Tuesday Crafts for Seniors
Medford Senior Center 101 Riverside Ave., Medford, MARachel Drislane and Megan Ziembowicz, students in the Tufts University Doctorate of Occupational Therapy program, are facilitating a crafts program for seniors every other Tuesday in November at the Medford Senior Center. Have fun, be creative, and take home a seasonal craft. Classes cost $3 (for materials); pay at the door with cash or check. …
Tufts Civic Life Lunch: Can Libraries Save Democracy?
Rabb Room, Barnum Hall, Tufts University 163 Packard Ave, Medford, MA, United StatesThe Jonathan M. Tisch College of Civic Life at Tufts University presents a lunchtime panel discussion, "Can Libraries Save Democracy?" With nearly two centuries of impact on American life, libraries are among the most established civic institutions in the United States. At a time when democracy feels fragile — and when libraries themselves are increasingly …
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Grades 4-5 Book Club: Rabbit Chase
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 "Rabbit Chase” by Elizabeth Lapensee. You can get the book at the library in advance of the program. Be sure to register with an email to Maddi Ranieri of the library staff at mranieri@minlib.net.
Día de Muertos Program
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Public Library is presenting a special family program about día de Muertos (Day of the Dead). Come to this all-ages event to learn about this special holiday, make a ofrenda, make a butterfly, and remember. No registration is required.
Mystic Makerspace: Old Book Page Wreaths and Other Crafts
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAMystic Makerspace presents a class on how to make decorative wreaths, using vintage book pages and other materials. Create something seasonal or make a wreath to enjoy in your home year-round! This program is for ages 16 and over. Registration is required through the library's online calendar.
Ultimate Tango Practica and Beginner Course
Medford Lodge of Elks 19 Washington St., Medford, MAUltimate Tango School of Dance presents its weekly Short Sequences and Practica program at the Medford Lodge of Elks. Short Sequences takes place from 7:30 to 8:15 p.m., followed by the Guided Practica from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Solo Exercises Carlitos Perez way make up the first 30 minutes of the Practica. Cost is $25 …
Family Story Time
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Public Library presents family story time (for ages 3 to 7) in the Charlotte & William Bloomberg Library building. The session will explore new concepts with books and songs. Parents and caregivers are welcome to join in. After story time, a short craft or activity will be held in the same space.
Corb Lund at The Porch
The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint 175 River's Edge Drive, Medford, MAThe Porch welcomes Corb Lund for his first Medford appearance. Lund has received multiple CCMA, JUNO, and international award nominations and wins. A rural Albertan hailing from the foothills of the Rocky Mountains with a long family lineage of ranchers and rodeo people, Lund embraces both his Western heritage and his indie rock past through …
Beverly Almond: A Delightful Member of the Greatest Generation
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Public Library presents Medford author Anne Hamlin in a talk about her book about her mother, "Beverly Almond: An Ageless Adventurer," and Almond's adventures during World War II. Beverly Almond, a young secretary in New York City at the time of Pearl Harbor, left security and home to work in England at the …
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Toddler Time
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAJoin 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. Questions? Contact Tamar Siegel of the library staff at tsiegel@minlib.net.