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January 2025
Advanced Crochet Club for Teens
The Medford Public Library introduces an Advanced Crochet Club for teens in middle school and high school. This club is open to teens who already know the basics of crocheting: slip stitch, single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet, etc. If you don't recognize or know how to do those stitches, try the library's Beginners Teen Crochet Club that meets on the second Thursday of the month. Registration is required for this meeting through the library's new online calendar.
Find out more »Swiftie Crafternoon for Kids
The Medford Public Library is having another Swiftie-themed crafternoon for ages 8 to 12. Listen to Taylor Swift music (Taylor’s version only) while making Swiftie-themed crafts — friendship bracelets, bookmarks, stickers, and more. Meets in the Maker Space. All materials provided. Registration is required through the library's new online calendar.
Find out more »Wednesday Wax at Medford Brewing Company
Did you know vinyl records are back in vogue? Medford Brewing Company does, which is why it has started Wednesday Wax, a vinyl listening party where YOU play the tunes. Bring your records, sign up to play a few tracks, then pass the deck to the next person. Sign up as many times as you want. Spins start at 5 p.m. and go until 9:30.
Find out more »Wet Felting Mitten Workshop at ACM
Arts Collaborative Medford is hosting a two-day Welt Felting Workshop led by Chelsea Brown of Kēkii Crafts. Over two 2.5-hour classes tonight and Thursday night, January 30, students will learn how to wet felt their very own wearable mittens. Techniques include wet felting over a resist, as well as a working knowledge of common wool fiber types, and wet felting with effects fibers such as silk, viscose and bamboo. Each class, students will work on one mitten. Wet felting is…
Find out more »Writers’ Workshop
The Medford Public Library hosts the monthly meeting of its Writers’ Workshop. New members are always welcome to join the group, meet fellow writers and get feedback on your work. The group usually meets on the last Wednesday of the month. If you have questions about the group, please contact organizer David Chia at duuchia@gmail.com.
Find out more »Revolutionary War Era Dancing Class
In the 1770s, Patriots fought for independence and the founders laid the framework for our government. When they needed to celebrate or relax, you can bet they were dancing. In this class, Barbara Pugliese will teach you dances reconstructed from 18th-century sources. In no time, you’ll be dancing elegant minuets and lively country dances fit for a revolutionary. No partner and no prior dance experience are needed, although participants should be able to walk briskly and follow directions. Register through…
Find out more »School of Rock Medford at Deep Cuts
School of Rock Medford, a new local franchise of the national chain of music schools located on the Fellsway at Wellington Circle, brings its adult program show to Deep Cuts, featuring the band Orchid. Doors open at 7 p.m. with music at 8. Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 show day through Dice.
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. 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 »Tufts MLK Celebration: Where Do We Go From Here?
Tufts University invites the community to its annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration. This year's theme theme, "Where Do We Go From Here? The Promise of Freedom, Democracy, and Justice," is inspired from Dr. King's 1967 speech, which emphasizes the transformative power of love and justice. The event will highlight the resilience and power of Black joy as a force for equity and freedom. The program will feature musicians, storytellers, poets, dancers and artists from the Tufts and…
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 new online calendar.
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