Tween Graphic Novel Book Club
2025-07-16 15:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Medford Public Library, 111 High St., Medford, MA, 02155, United States
This month at the Medford Public Library, we’re reading Camp Prodigy by Caroline Palmer.
After attending an incredible concert, Tate Seong is inspired to become a professional violist. There’s just one problem: they’re the worst musician at their school. Tate doesn’t even have enough confidence to assert themself with their friends or come out as nonbinary to their family, let alone attempt a solo anytime soon. Things start to look up when Tate attends a summer orchestra camp–Camp Prodigy–and runs into Eli, the remarkable violist who inspired Tate to play in the first place. But Eli has been hiding their skills ever since their time in the spotlight gave them a nervous breakdown. Together, can they figure out how to turn Tate into a star and have Eli overcome their performance anxieties? Or will the pressure take them both down?
The book is available for pickup in the at the Children’s Desk or in the Teen Room.
Tween Graphic Novel Book Club will meet in Youth Services Study Room 3 (Large Study Room).
Sign up is required for this program. Registration will begin on June 1. Register here.

Teen Digital Music Workshop
2025-07-22 13:00 - 13:30 | Medford Public Library, 111 High St., Medford, MA, 02155, United States
For teens in middle and high school.

Come to the Medford Public Library to explore music technology, including the basics of Garage Band, Logic Pro and more! Sign up is required. Registration for this event will begin on June 1. This is the first of three workshops. You can attend all three sessions, but please sign up for each session that you wish to attend!
Register here.

Intro to Machine Sewing for Teens
2025-07-23 13:30 - 15:00 | Medford Public Library, 111 High St., Medford, MA, 02155, United States
This program is designed for teens in middle school and high school.

Come to the Medford Public Library to learn how to use a sewing machine and make your own library tote bag! All skill levels are welcome.
Sign up is required! Registration for this event will begin on June 1. Please sign up using the form below.
**Registration is limited to teens who have not done this program before.**
Register here.

Clay Figurines for Teens
2025-07-24 15:30 - 17:00 | Medford Public Library, 111 High St., Medford, MA, 02155, United States
For teens in middle school and high school.

Come to the Medford Public Library and use air dry clay to design your own clay figurines in the Maker Space!
Sign up is required – registration for this event will begin on June 1. Register here.

Learn to Play Magic the Gathering for Teens
2025-07-25 14:00 - 17:00 | Medford Public Library, 111 High St., Medford, MA, 02155, United States
This event is for teens in middle school and high school.
Come to the Medford Public Library, where players will be taught how to play the Magic the Gathering Trading Card Game, participate in games, and take home their very own Starter Deck! All skill levels are welcome.
Sign up is required! Registration for this event will begin on June 1. Register here.

Teen Game Night
2025-07-28 18:30 - 20:00 | Medford Public Library, 111 High St., Medford, MA, 02155, United States
Take a break at the Medford Public Library and play some games in the Teen Section – we’ve got video games, board games, card games, and more! You’re welcome to play as one large group or you can split into smaller groups and play multiple games. Teens who show up will determine what is played!
No registration required.

Teen Digital Music Workshop
2025-07-29 13:00 - 15:00 | Medford Public Library, 111 High St., Medford, MA, 02155, United States
For teens in middle and high school.

Explore music technology, including the basics of Garage Band, Logic Pro and more at the Medford Public Library! Sign up is required. Registration for this event will begin on June 1. This is the second of three workshops. You can attend all three sessions, but please sign up for each session that you wish to attend!
Register here.

Teen Movie Night: Wicked
2025-07-29 17:30 - 20:30 | Medford Public Library, 111 High St., Medford, MA, 02155, United States
For teens in middle school and high school. Sign up is required. Registration for this event will begin on June 1.
Do some vocal warmups, because we’ll be singing along while we watch Wicked! Dressing in your most Ozmopolitan pink and green outfits is strongly encouraged, but not requires. Light refreshments will be served.
Sign up is required! Register here.

Teen Needlefelting Crafternoon
2025-07-30 15:00 - 16:30 | Medford Public Library, 111 High St., Medford, MA, 02155, United States
This program is for teens in middle school and high school.
Learn the basics of needle felting and design your own needle felted creature at the Medford Public Library! All materials will be provided.
Sign up is required! Registration for this event will begin on June 1. Register here.

Kandi Bracelets Workshop for Teens
2025-07-31 18:30 - 20:00 | Medford Public Library, 111 High St., Medford, MA, 02155, United States
For teens in middle school and high school.

Learn how to make different styles of beaded bracelets in this workshop at the Medford Public Library! All materials will be provided.
Sign up is required. Registration will begin on June 1. Please complete the sign up form here.

Teen Digital Music Workshop
2025-08-05 13:00 - 15:00 | Medford Public Library, 111 High St., Medford, MA, 02155, United States
Explore music technology, including the basics of Garage Band, Logic Pro and more with the Medford Public Library! Sign up is required. Registration for this event will begin on July 1. This is the third of three workshops. You can attend all three sessions, but please sign up for each session that you wish to attend!

Teen Creative Writing Workshop
2025-08-06 15:30 - 16:30 | Medford Public Library, 111 High St., Medford, MA, 02155, United States
For teens in middle and high school.

Create characters, build new worlds, write short stories, try new styles, play games, and more! Creative Writing meets in the Tech Lab at the Medford Public Library.
Sign up is required. Registration for this event will begin on July 1. Register here.

Tween Graphic Novel Book Club
2025-08-20 15:30 - 16:15 | Medford Public Library, 111 High St., Medford, MA, 02155, United States
For readers ages 10-14. Located at the Medford Public Library.

This month, we’re reading Pearl by Sherri L. Smith.
Amy is a thirteen-year-old Japanese-American girl who lives in Hawaii. When her great-grandmother falls ill, Amy travels to visit family in Hiroshima for the first time. But this is 1941. When the Japanese navy attacks Pearl Harbor, it becomes impossible for Amy to return to Hawaii. Conscripted into translating English radio transmissions for the Japanese army, Amy struggles with questions of loyalty and fears about her family amidst rumors of internment camps in America — even as she makes a new best friend and, over the years, Japan starts to feel something like home. Torn between two countries at war, Amy must figure out where her loyalties lie and, in the face of unthinkable tragedy, find hope in the rubble of a changed world.
The book is available for pickup in the at the Children’s Desk or in the Teen Room.
Tween Graphic Novel Book Club will meet in Youth Services Study Room 3 (Large Study Room).
Sign up is required for this program. Registration will begin on July 1. Please complete the sign up form below.
Contact Maddi: mranieri@minlib.net | 781-475-5734
We want to do our best to provide your child with the best accommodations possible to make their experience at Tween Graphic Novel Book Club both fun and rewarding. Any additional information you can provide to help us support your child would be very helpful.

Quiet Reading Club for Teens
2025-09-11 18:30 - 20:00 | Medford Public Library, 111 High St., Medford, MA, 02155, United States
This is a drop in book club for teens in middle school and high school.
Drop in at the Medford Library for a quiet hour of reading to wind down from school and everything else that’s going on around us! Bring a book that you’re reading, or grab one of the newest books for teens to try out. After an hour of reading, you have the option to talk to other teens about what you’re reading.
Register here.
If you have any questions, please contact Nicole: nperrault@minlib.net

Teen Book Bling Party
2025-09-13 13:00 - 16:00 | Medford Public Library, 111 High St., Medford, MA, 02155, United States
This event is for teens entering grades 6 and up.
Give your favorite book some sparkle! Cover a book with diamond painting supplies. All diamond painting supplies will be provided, including the books! If you want, you are allowed to bring your own book to bedazzle.
Sign up is required! Registration for this event will begin on August 1. Questions? Contact Nicole at nperrault@minlib.net

Crochet Club for Teens
2025-09-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Medford Public Library, 111 High St., Medford, MA, 02155, United States
This program is for teens in middle school and high school.
Learn the basics of crocheting or work on an existing project! All skill levels are welcome.
Sign up is required. Registration for this event will begin on August 1.

Adaptive Game Night for Teens
2025-09-18 18:00 - 19:30 | Medford Public Library, 111 High St., Medford, MA, 02155, United States
Play games with friends! We’ll have video games, card games, and board games available. Light refreshments will be served.
This program is intended for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities ages 11-18.This program is intended for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities ages 11-18.
Sign up is required! Registration for this event will begin on August 1.
Note for caregivers: We want to do our best to provide your child with the best accommodations possible to make their experience at this event both fun and rewarding. Any additional information you can provide to help us support your child would be very helpful.

Imagination Engine: Mixed Media Teen Art Group
2025-09-21 11:00 - 13:00 | Arts Collaborative Medford, 162 Mystic Ave., Medford, MA, 02155, United States
A new art group for young creative artists in Medford. Any preteen or teen (ages 11-16) who loves to create art is welcome to join us for 5 fun Sundays where we will play with different art mediums and make masterpieces from our interpretation of a new random prompt each week.
This is a free group led by a local Medford artist. Registration is required. Spots are limited. Since our group activities depend on consistent attendance, we ask that teen participants ideally commit to all five sessions if possible
5 WEEK SESSION:
August 17
August 24
September 7
September 14
September 21
Free
Ages: 11-16
Maximum Participants: 8

Teen Sarcastic Socks
2025-09-23 15:30 - 17:00 | Medford Public Library, 111 High St., Medford, MA, 02155, United States
For teens in middle school and high school.

Use the Cricut to make your own silly/sarcastic socks! All materials will be provided.
Sign up is required – registration for this event will begin on August 1. Questions? Contact Maddi: mranieri@minlib.net
Note to Caregivers: We want to do our best to provide your child with the best accommodations possible to make their experience at this maker event both fun and rewarding. Any additional information you can provide to help us support your child would be very helpful.

Teen Pumpkin Painting
2025-09-25 15:30 - 16:30 | Medford Public Library, 111 High St., Medford, MA, 02155, United States
For teens in middle school and high school.

It’s officially pumpkin season, so let’s paint some mini pumpkins. All materials will be provided.
Sign up is required. Registration will begin on August 1. Please complete the sign up form below.
If you have any questions, contact Nicole: nperrault@minlib.net

Teen Game Night
2025-09-29 18:30 - 20:00 | Medford Public Library, 111 High St., Medford, MA, 02155, United States
Take a break and play some games in the Teen Section – we’ve got video games, board games, card games, and more! You’re welcome to play as one large group or you can split into smaller groups and play multiple games. Teens who show up will determine what is played!
No sign up required, just drop in! If you have any questions, contact Val: vvaz@minlib.net
Note to Caregivers: We want to do our best to provide your child with the best accommodations possible to make their experience at Game Night both fun and rewarding. Any additional information you can provide to help us support your child would be very helpful.

Spooky Slime Making for Teens
2025-09-30 15:30 - 16:30 | Medford Public Library, 111 High St., Medford, MA, 02155, United States
For teens in middle school and high school.

Make your own slime in the MakerSpace with fall scents! All materials will be provided.
Sign up is required. Registration will begin on August 1. Please complete the sign up form below.
If you have any questions, contact Val: vvaz@minlib.net

Teen Chocolate Mug Cakes
2025-10-02 15:30 - 16:30 | Medford Public Library, 111 High St., Medford, MA, 02155, United States
This program is for teens in middle school and high school.
Make your own chocolate mug cake! Sign up is required!
Registration for this event will begin on September 1. Questions? Email Ashley at akempkes@minlib.net.

Tween Graphic Novel Book Club
2025-10-08 15:30 - 16:15 | Medford Public Library, 111 High St., Medford, MA, 02155, United States
For readers ages 10-14.

Book TBA!
The book is available for pickup in the at the Children’s Desk or in the Teen Room.
Tween Graphic Novel Book Club will meet in Youth Services Study Room 3 (Large Study Room).
Sign up is required for this program. Registration will begin on September 1. Please complete the sign up form below.
Contact Maddi: mranieri@minlib.net | 781-475-5734
We want to do our best to provide your child with the best accommodations possible to make their experience at Tween Graphic Novel Book Club both fun and rewarding. Any additional information you can provide to help us support your child would be very helpful.

Quiet Reading Club for Teens
2025-10-09 18:30 - 20:00 | Medford Public Library, 111 High St., Medford, MA, 02155, United States
This is a drop in book club for teens in middle school and high school. Register here.
Drop in for a quiet hour of reading to wind down from school and everything else that’s going on around us! Bring a book that you’re reading, or grab one of the newest books for teens to try out. After an hour of reading, you have the option to talk to other teens about what you’re reading.
If you have any questions, please contact Nicole: nperrault@minlib.net

Alex Thayer Author Visit
2025-10-15 15:30 - 16:30 | Medford Public Library, 111 High St., Medford, MA, 02155, United States
This event is geared towards students in grades 5-8, but all ages are welcome to attend.
Local author Alex Thayer is joining us to talk about her newest book Happy & Sad & Everything True! She’ll also talk about her writing process and share writing exercises to help you start your own stories.
This event is a drop in, so no registration required!

Adaptive Pumpkin Painting for Teens
2025-10-16 18:00 - 19:30 | Medford Public Library, 111 High St., Medford, MA, 02155, United States
Join us for a fun evening of painting pumpkins, listening to music, and socializing! This event can be messy, so please make sure to wear clothes that can get a little paint on them.
This program is intended for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities ages 11-18.
Sign up is required! Registration for this event will begin on September 1.

Teen DIY Tin Wallets
2025-10-17 15:30 - 16:30 | Medford Public Library, 111 High St., Medford, MA, 02155, United States
For teens in middle school and high school.

Design and decorate your own tin wallet from a repurporsed mint container!
Sign up is required – registration for this event will begin on September 1.
If you have any questions, please contact Val at vvaz@minlib.net.

Teen Franken Stuffies Workshop
2025-10-20 15:30 - 17:00 | Medford Public Library, 111 High St., Medford, MA, 02155, United States
For teens in middle school and high school.

Create your own new stuffed animal species with yarn and basic hand sewing! All materials will be provided.
Sign up is required – registration for this event will begin on September 1. Questions? Contact Maddi: mranieri@minlib.net

Crochet Club for Teens
2025-10-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Medford Public Library, 111 High St., Medford, MA, 02155, United States
This program is for teens in middle school and high school.
Learn the basics of crocheting or work on an existing project! All skill levels are welcome.
Sign up is required. Registration for this event will begin on September 1.
Note to Caregivers: We want to do our best to provide your child with the best accommodations possible to make their experience at crochet club both fun and rewarding. Any additional information you can provide to help us support your child would be very helpful.
