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April 2024
MFN Playgroup at McNally Park
The Medford Family Network kicks off its popular Traveling Playgroups in the Park season, being held today at McNally Park on Webster Street. Stop by for art activities, storytelling, music and movement activity, and more. The program is geared toward children ages birth to 8; siblings welcome. Register on arrival.
Find out more »Toddler Time
Join Toddler Time at the Medford Public Library and read some excellent books, sing songs, and learn gentle movement activities. Story time is 30 minutes long and geared toward children ages 2-3. After stories and songs, all are invited to join a mini-play group too.
Find out more »Library Tour for Seniors
Attention Medford seniors: Do you want to get to know the Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library building? Or do you need transportation there? Sign up for a guided tour of the library led by Zoey Mills, head of reference services. Explore the library's spaces such as the Local History Room, Tech Lab, and Maker Space. At the end of the tour, Zoey will give a brief overview on how to use Libby, hoopla, and Kanopy on your smart…
Find out more »Coming of Spring Senior Craft Event
The Medford Council on Aging welcomes National Honor Society students from Arlington Catholic High School to lead "Coming of Spring," a craft event that will include painting flower pots and seed planting. There also will be homemade baked goods. Reserve a seat by calling the Medford Senior Center at 781-396-6010.
Find out more »Art Class for Seniors
The Medford Council on Aging presents its weekly art class for seniors led by Tom Wojciechowski, a visual artist who works in a variety of media including installation, painting, photography and books. You will build skills and techniques each week and try out various processes that help you experiment and find joy in art and image making. Call the Senior Center at 781-396-6010 to reserve your seat or to get information on how to join the class via Zoom.
Find out more »How to Combat Fake News
The Medford Public Library invites you to join Zoey Mills, head of reference services, to learn more about fake news, how to combat it, and how to become a better-informed consumer of news. This program is for adults and will meet in the Tech Lab. RSVP through the library's online calendar.
Find out more »Design, A.I., and Afro-nowism
Tufts University Art Galleries presents the program "Design, A.I., and Afro-nowism." In 2020 Stephanie Dinkins coined the term “Afro-now-ism,” which she described as “the spectacular technology of the unencumbered black mind.” A play on Afrofuturism, Afro-nowism acknowledges the urgencies of racial injustice, climate disaster, and their collisions by forsaking speculation in favor of immediate action — today. Artificial Intelligence is rapidly changing the way we write, think, design, and produce. Its potentials for and consequences to design, artistic production, student…
Find out more »Reading with Ryan for Beginning Readers
The Medford Public Library presents another edition of "Reading with Ryan" for beginning readers. Ryan, the coolest dog around, 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 Ryan, who just NEEDS to hear you read. Registration is required through the library's online calendar. If the event is full, please email Sam Donahue, senior…
Find out more »Reverse Painting for Teens
The Medford Public Library presents a class on reverse painting for teens in middle school and high school. Learn about the centuries-old art of reverse glass painting and create your own reverse painting. Choose one of three images, and paint it using acrylic paint on clear acetate. All supplies will be provided. Sign up is required through the library's online calendar.
Find out more »Medford Poet Laureates: Past, Present, and Future
The Medford Historical Society & Museum invites you to join Medford poet laureates past, present, and future for a night of poetry in celebration of National Poetry Month. Come and hear past poet laureate Terry E. Carter, current poet laureate Vijaya Sundaram, and poet laureate elect Max Heinegg as they read from their new books. Seating is limited; reserve you place through Eventbrite.
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