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April 2025
Patriots’ Day Celebration
The City of Medford invites you to Medford Square for the annual Patriots’ Day celebration. Events begin at 10 a.m. at the Salem Street Burying Ground next to Riverside Plaza as tribute is paid to the soldiers who lost their lives during the Revolutionary War. Words from Medford historian Dee Morris will accompany wreath laying on Patriots' graves. Then march through Medford Square with Captain Isaac Hall and Mistress Hall to the historic Isaac Hall House at 43 High Street,…
Find out more »Social MakerSpace Drop-in
The Medford Public Library presents another Social MakerSpace Drop-in for adults. Want to chat with other makers in the Medford community? Stop by the MakerSpace and work on your personal projects in a social environment. The library's in-house expert will be available to answer questions about how to use the space and equipment. Next month's Social MakerSpace Drop-in will be held on Tuesday, May 27.
Find out more »Teen Henna
The Medford Public Library invites teens in middle school and high school to have henna applied to their hands by a professional artist. These tattoos will remain for approximately one week. Space is limited. Registration is required through the library's online calendar. Also required is a permission slip signed by a parent or guardian. Permission slips are available in the Teen Section and online at medfordlibrary.org. Signed slips can be passed in early or brought to the event. Henna will…
Find out more »Family Peeps Diorama Making
The Medford Public Library presents its annual Family Peeps Diorama Making session for kids ages 8 to 12 with their grown-ups. Kids and grown-ups are encouraged to work together to create the perfect diorama using marshmallow Peeps and the provided craft supplies. Registration is required through the library's online calendar. The Peeps Diorama Making session for teens will be held tonight from 6 to 8 p.m.
Find out more »Kids Karaoke Party at The Ford
The Ford Tavern presents its annual April school vacation week Kids Karaoke Party. See and hear musical stars in the making. Make reservations through The Ford's website.
Find out more »Reading with Ryan for Emerging Readers
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 just NEEDS to hear you read. Registration is required through the library's online calendar.
Find out more »Teen Peeps Diorama Contest
Teens in middle school and high school are invited to enter the Medford Public Library's always fun Peeps Diorama Contest. You'll have two hours to re-create your favorite pop culture moment with Peeps. All supplies (including Peeps) will be provided, but you are welcome to bring any extra supplies that you would like to use. After the event, all dioramas will go on display in the Teen Section so people can vote for their favorites. After one week, the winner…
Find out more »MakerSpace Drop-in for Adults
The Medford Public Library hosts a late afternoon drop-in time in the MakerSpace 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.
Find out more »MakerSpace Drop-in for Adults
The Medford Public Library hosts a Saturday morning drop-in time in the MakerSpace 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. No registration is required.
Find out more »North of Boston Book Trail Passport Challenge
Moon and Back Bookstore in West Medford is celebrating Independent Bookstore Day by taking part in the second annual North of Boston Book Trail Passport Challenge. The event encourages book lovers to visit as many local indie bookstores as they can on Saturday, April 26, and Sunday, April 27. The more bookstores you visit, the bigger the prizes you could win. Moon and Back, a kids' bookstore that opened in February, is one of 19 participating bookstores. Today, Moon and…
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