Chameleon: LGBTQIA+ Activism
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAChameleon, the Medford Public Library’s drop-in group for LGBTQIAP+ youth and allies in grades 6 to 9, meets in Bonsignore Hall. Today's theme is LGBTQIA+ Activism. With a focus on a different theme each month, come chat, connect, do fun projects, and play games in a safe, open, and welcoming space. No one is required …
Beginner English Class Level 2
Medford Family Network Family Center 489 Winthrop St., Medford, MAThe Medford Family Network is offering a Level 2 Beginner English Course for speakers of other languages (ESOL). The class is open to parents or caregivers who live/work in Medford with at least one child age birth to 8 and is for students who have taken the MFN Level 1 course or for students who …
Tuesday Night Book Group: Caste
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Public Library's Tuesday Night Book Group meets to discuss "Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents" by Isabel Wilkerson. Books will be available approximately four weeks in advance. Please register through the library's online calendar. The final title for the spring will be "The Lincoln Highway" by Amor Towles (May 9 meeting).
An Evening with the Poet Laureate: Poetry as Protest and Peacemaker
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAIn celebration of National Poetry Month, the Medford Public Library begins a three-part series with Medford poet laureate Terry E. Carter, with tonight's theme being Poetry as Protest and Peacemaker. Join Terry as he explores the themes of race, social justice, allyship and community through the prism of poetry. Jonathan Fagan will accompany Terry on piano. …
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Kids’ Rainbow Mosaic Workshop
Medford Family Network Family Center 489 Winthrop St., Medford, MAStudents from Medford High School and the Medford Vocational Technical High School have designed a mosaic, themed "Over the Rainbow," to celebrate the incredible rainbow of the MHS/VTHS community. It is being created by members of the Medford student body and community and will be the first permanent artwork to be displayed on the exterior …
Grades 4-5 Book Club: When Stars are Scattered
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Public Library's book club for fourth- and fifth-graders meets to discuss "When Stars are Scattered" by Victoria Jamieson and Omar Mohamed. Register through the library's online calendar. Email Maddi Ranieri of the library staff at mranieri@minlib.net if you need help getting your book.
Shannon Heaton and Friends at Medford Brewing Co.
Medford Brewing Company Taproom 30 Harvard Ave., Medford, MAMedford Brewing Company hosts another a happy hour traditional Irish session with Matt and Shannon Heaton and Ellery Klein, all of Medford, and others playing jigs and reels — a casual, friendly accompaniment to great beer.
Teen Digital Lettering Workshop
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Public Library presents a Teen Digital Lettering Workshop for teens in grades 6 and up. Paper and markers are a thing of the past in this workshop. You’ll use an iPad, Apple Pencil, and the Procreate app to learn new skills and create your own masterpiece to save and/or share on social media. …
Dance Caliente Foxtrot Class
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MADance away your cares at the Medford Public Library as Dance Caliente presents a fun and lively lesson on the Foxtrot. Dancers of all levels and ages are invited to attend. Founded in 1998 by Eileen Herman-Haase and Raul Nieves, Dance Caliente brings a contagious enthusiasm to their instruction. Bring water and comfortable shoes. Register …
Charles River Reprobates at The Porch
The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint 175 River's Edge Drive, Medford, MAThe Charles River Reprobates return to The Porch for their Second Wednesday Night Residency. The band was formed on a whim one night at Eddie Scheer's Tuesday Night All Stars when Jimmy Ryan, Danielle Miraglia and Bob Enik were the guests. The musical chemistry was so strong, they decided to make it a regular thing. …