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Chess in Medford Square
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe 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 …
MakerSpace Drop-In
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Public Library hosts an evening drop-in time in the MakerSpace for adults and teens age 16 and over. 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 …
Visual Arts MakerSpace Drop-in
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Public Library offers a Visual Arts Drop-in for adults in the MakerSpace. If you love to draw, sketch, paint, collage, or create visual art in another way, this program is for you. All skill levels welcome. An in-house expert will be available to answer questions. No registration required.
Cookbook Club: The Ikaria Way
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Public Library Cookbook Club meets to discuss and get a taste of "The Ikaria Way: 100 Delicious Plant-Based Recipes Inspired by My Homeland, the Greek Island of Longevity," by Diane Kochilas. Register for the meeting using the library's online calendar, then ask for your copy of the book at the circulation desk. Read …
Hidden Brain: “Perceptions” Tour with Shankar Vedantam
Chevalier Theatre 30 Forest St., Medford, MAAre there parts of our minds that are hidden from us? This question launched the Hidden Brain podcast ten years ago. Since then, the program has helped millions of listeners accomplish their goals, improve their relationships, and develop a deeper understanding of their emotions. Now, host and creator Shankar Vedantam brings seven key insights from the …
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Visual Arts MakerSpace Drop-in
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Public Library offers a Visual Arts Drop-in for adults in the MakerSpace. If you love to draw, sketch, paint, collage, or create visual art in another way, this program is for you. All skill levels welcome. An in-house expert will be available to answer questions. No registration required.
Maker Fair & Craft Supply Swap
Medford Public Library 111 High St., Medford, MA, United StatesJoin us at the Library for the Craft Supply Swap (12-1pm) and an afternoon (1-4pm) of drop-in crafts, fascinating demonstrations, and an expo hall. Make your own bat house, needle felted creature, bedazzled book cover, and more! Interested in exhibiting your work, running a demo, or helping with event operations? Email kcherian@minlib.net!
Read the Rainbow: LGBTQIA+ Book Group
Medford Public Library 111 High St., Medford, MA, United StatesAll are welcome to read and discuss literary and non-fiction works by and about the LGBTQ+ community; from classics to contemporary titles. This month we will be reading: Blackouts by Justin Torres Books will be available at the circulation desk approximately four weeks in advance. Register here.
Medford Farmer’s Market (Week 15)
Medford Farmers Market One City Hall Mall, Medford, MA, United StatesVENDORS: Produce, Meat, & Cheese: Deershorn Farm Harper’s Farm (HIP) Good Food Farm (organic) My County Mushrooms The Farmhouse Meats and Cheeses Wright-Locke Farm (organic) Bread & Baked Goods: Bread Obsession Something Sweet Without Wheat Specialty Foods & Ready-To-Eat Foods: Bocadillos Chicken & Rice Guys Natural Fruttiberri Q’s Nuts Samosa Man Beverages: House Bear Brewing Madhrasi Chai Snugglebug …
An Evening with Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson
Chevalier Theatre 30 Forest St., Medford, MAJustice Ketanji Brown Jackson will speak at the Chevalier Theatre on September 11. Ketanji Brown Jackson was born in Washington, D.C. and grew up in Miami, Florida. She received her undergraduate and law degrees, both with honors, from Harvard University, then served as a law clerk for three federal judges, including Associate Justice Stephen G. …