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Midnight can be just too late for some people to stay up to greet 2025, so the Medford Public Library is celebrating “Noon” Year’s Eve instead. All ages are invited to a rockin’ party to ring in the New Year early. Come play and dance and watch the ball drop at noon. No registration needed.
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The Medford Public Library invites teens in grades 6 and up to close out 2024 with a crafting free-for-all. Drop in at the Youth Services Program Room and make anything you want. Absolutely zero skills required. No sign-up needed.
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Did you know vinyl records are back in vogue? Medford Brewing Company does, and today it begins Wednesday Wax, a vinyl listening party where YOU play the tunes. Bring your records, sign up to play a few tracks, then pass the deck to the next person. Sign up as many times as you want. Spins start … |
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The Medford Chess Club invites you to its weekly meet-up in Medford Square, taking place in the second-floor gallery area at the library. The club has chess sets, chess clocks, and helpful members to teach you the rules if you're new to the game. Players of all ages and skill levels are welcome, but those …
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An informal group of knitters, crocheters, and fiber artists meets in the Local History Room of the library on the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. Bring a project to work on and have friends nearby to ask questions when you need help. All experience levels and ages are invited to attend.
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Did you know vinyl records are back in vogue? Medford Brewing Company does, which is why it has started Wednesday Wax, a vinyl listening party where YOU play the tunes. Bring your records, sign up to play a few tracks, then pass the deck to the next person. Sign up as many times as you … |
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Chameleon, the Medford Public Library’s drop-in groups for LGBTQIAP+ youth and allies in grades 6 to 12, meets in the Youth Services Program Room. Come chat, connect, do fun projects, and play games in a safe, open, and welcoming space. No one is required to disclose any aspect of their identity in order to be …
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Sanctuary and Hillside churches present an Art and Soul Circle program based on the "Scavengers" exhibition on view at Arts Collaborative Medford. "Scavengers" is a showcase and pop-up library celebrating the resourcefulness on artists. In this program led by Rev. Wendy Miller Olapade, come appreciate an artist's ability to use anything as a tool for …
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The Medford Chess Club invites you to its weekly meet-up in Medford Square, taking place in the second-floor gallery area at the library. The club has chess sets, chess clocks, and helpful members to teach you the rules if you're new to the game. Players of all ages and skill levels are welcome, but those …
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The Medford Public Library holds another session of the Unbox Book Club, its drop-in club for teens in grades 8 and up. Talk about all things books while unboxing the newest books in the Teen Section. You’ll get first dibs on a book before it goes on the shelves.
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The Medford Public Library hosts an evening drop-in time in the Maker Space specifically for adults. Stop by and work on your own project or ask the library's in-house expert about how to use the space and equipment. General safety badging is available on Drop-In days as well. No registration is required.
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Do you love historical fiction but aren't sure what to read next? The Medford Public Library invites you to join bestselling author Jane Healey ("The Beantown Girls," "The Secret Stealers") online for 30 minutes of pure book recommendations – the best of historical fiction out there. Register using the link on the library's new online …
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The Medford Public Library is holding its second Jigsaw Puzzle Showdown. Assemble a team of two to six puzzle experts and come compete in this timed race to complete a 500-piece puzzle. Refreshments will be served and frivolous prizes awarded to the ultimate puzzle champions. Register through the library's new online calendar. Don't delay, as …
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The Medford Public Library invites you to join bookstagrammer Jody Blachette, aka redreadreviews, online for 30 minutes of recommendations on the best of horror and thrillers out there. Blanchette is an Instagram reviewer and book club leader -- a lover of all books. Register using the link on the library's new online calendar to receive …
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Medford Brewing Company invites you to its second Folk Music Pub Sing hosted by Red Kovatch and Neight Banx. Come sing traditional folk music of (mainly) America, Canada, and The British Isles, a cappella and with gusto. Sea shanties, drinking songs, mining songs, farming songs, all sorts of songs. Good choruses and great harmony abound. … |
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The Medford Public Library invites those age 55 and over for a game of Musical Bingo in Bonsignore Hall. Test your knowledge of popular tunes as you hear a variety of songs from different genres. Mark your bingo card as you recognize the hits, and be the first to shout "Bingo!" to claim your prize. …
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The Medford Council on Aging's group for LGBTQ+ Seniors holds its first meeting of the new year. The group, facilitated by Janice Cole, was formed to make LGBTQIA+ members feel welcome and supported at the Medford Senior Center. It meets on the third Thursday of each month from 2 to 3 p.m. Sign up in …
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The Medford Public Library invites teens in middle school and high school to unleash their creativity and duck-orate a rubber duck based on their favorite fandom or own original character in the library's first ever Rubber Duck Cosplay Contest! After the program, participants' creations will be on display in the Teen Section so all teens can …
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Arts Collaborative Medford invites you to a gathering to usher in the start of its 2025 gallery season featuring the textile-based exhibition "The Threads That Tie Us." The nine participating Greater Boston artists pull and snag from their environments to create new stories, ones that reconstruct history and reclaim the language of fabric. Each piece … Exhibition Opening Reception: The Threads That Ties Us Read More »
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With Valentine's Day approaching, 4GoodVibes presents its second annual Love Is in the Air Virtual Makers Market. The event, running from January 18 through 26, will feature 75+ local vendors featuring handmade items, live shopping, raffles, games, and more, all via the event Facebook group. Vendors interested in participating (cost is $25) may apply using the … 4GoodVibes Love is In the Air Virtual Makers Market Read More » The Medford Chess Club invites you to its weekly meet-up in Medford Square, taking place in the second-floor gallery area at the library. The club has chess sets, chess clocks, and helpful members to teach you the rules if you're new to the game. Players of all ages and skill levels are welcome, but those …
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The West Medford Community Center invites you to its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration, "Your Piece of the Dream," at the St. Raphael Church Parish Center. In poetry, music, dance and more, the event will celebrate Dr. King's crucial work as a global advocate for racial equality, peace, and social justice. The keynote …
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The Medford Public Library introduces its new Reading Buddies program for kids. Come practice your reading skills by reading aloud to teen volunteers. Reading Buddies will be available for 30-minute increments and happy to listen to you read whatever book(s) you'd like. Buddies will offer an encouraging ear and will only jump in to help …
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The Medford Public Library hosts its monthly Play Dough Club for ages 2 to 5. Why play dough? Playing with play dough helps young kids develop their hand-eye coordination, creativity, and fine-motor and literacy skills. And sharing tools and colors of dough helps littles with their social skills, too. The library will provide the dough …
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The Medford Public Library continues its monthly Cookbook Club. This month's title is "The Moosewood Cookbook," the 1974 classic by Mollie Katzen. "The Moosewood Cookbook" has inspired generations to cook simple, healthy, and seasonal food. Register for the book club meeting using the library's new online calendar, then ask for your copy of the book …
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Deep Cuts invites you to a night of debauchery and rage at Sinful: A Queer Wrath Rager. Featuring performances by TOAST, Zoe Dela-lu Ho, Mollie Guac, Jean Sequins, and more. Tickets are $10 through Dice.
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Arts Collaborative Medford invites you to its January Make + Mingle, a free drop-in at the new community arts center for anybody to come and create among other artists and artist-types. Bring your own sketchbook/art projects. Bring snacks and seltzer to share if you can; space, music, snacks and vibes will be provided. RSVPs appreciated …
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The Medford Council on Aging presents its annual Chinese New Year Celebration; 2025 is the Year of the Wood Snake, a symbol of longevity, wisdom and mystery in the Chinese culture. Enjoy a Chinese luncheon of salt-and-pepper chicken wings, baked shrimp with garlic, pork lo mein, steamed white rice, and dessert from Mystic Valley Elder …
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In conjunction with the current exhibition "Impossible Music," Tufts University Art Galleries is presenting a series of four player piano sessions featuring the boundary-defying work of composer Conlon Nancarrow. Nancarrow was one of the first composers to work with “auto-playing” musical instruments, particularly the player piano, because of its ability to perform scores that exceeded … Friday Activations: Conlon Nancarrow Compositions Read More »
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School of Rock Medford, the new local franchise of the nationwide music school, invites the community to an open house at its Wellington Circle location. The event will offer guests the opportunity to see classes in action, meet instructors, get a taste of what makes School of Rock programs unique, and ask questions to see …
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The Medford Chess Club invites you to its weekly meet-up in Medford Square, taking place in the second-floor gallery area at the library. The club has chess sets, chess clocks, and helpful members to teach you the rules if you're new to the game. Players of all ages and skill levels are welcome, but those …
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Deep Cuts and High Energy Vintage are teaming up for a Rock N' Roll Market -- a night of music, style, and vibes. Shop vintage finds by High Energy Vintage of Somerville, Jessamy Shay Visible Mending and Slow Fashion, and Wild Planet while enjoying live music by Tyler and The Names from Cambridge, fronted by … |
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Colleen's of Medford Square is hosting an Art and Baked Goods Pop-Up with Envision Lin and Neha Garg. Envision Lin is owned by Boston artist Maggie Lin, who specializes in handmade magnets and live portrait drawings, all brought to life with a charming and whimsical cartoon art style. Neha Garg is a dedicated Medford mom …
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Feeling depressed, anxious, or isolated? You might enjoy Soundbath & Meditation, hosted by Hendrik Gideonse of Down By Riverside and Kathleen Willis of Dawa Entheogenic Services, at Arts Collaborative Medford. The primary mission of Down By Riverside is to foster feelings of connectedness and community with music. This program will center on staying present in … |
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The Medford Public Library invites kids ages 3 to 7 its weekly Reading Buddies program. Come practice your reading skills by reading aloud to teen volunteers. Reading Buddies will be available for 30-minute increments and happy to listen to you read whatever book(s) you'd like. Buddies will offer an encouraging ear and will only jump …
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Did you know vinyl records are back in vogue? Medford Brewing Company does, which is why it has started Wednesday Wax, a vinyl listening party where YOU play the tunes. Bring your records, sign up to play a few tracks, then pass the deck to the next person. Sign up as many times as you … |
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Tufts University invites the community to its annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration. This year's theme theme, "Where Do We Go From Here? The Promise of Freedom, Democracy, and Justice," is inspired from Dr. King's 1967 speech, which emphasizes the transformative power of love and justice. The event will highlight the resilience and … Tufts MLK Celebration: Where Do We Go From Here? Read More »
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The Medford Public Library presents another edition of "Reading with Ryan" for emerging readers. Ryan loves when people read to him. If you are learning to read and want to build your confidence, come read to Ryan. Pick your favorite book and schedule a 15-minute reading spot to hang out with the coolest dog who …
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Sanctuary United Church of Christ and Hillside Community Church present another edition of their Faith and Film series, featuring the 2024 drama "Exhibiting Forgiveness," directed by Titus Kaphar. In this …
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The City of Medford invites you to its Chinese Lunar New Year Celebration, marking the Year of the Snake. The program will include a traditional Lion Dance performance by dancers …
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The Medford Chess Club invites you to its weekly meet-up in Medford Square, taking place in the second-floor gallery area at the library. The club has chess sets, chess clocks, …
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