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.
Savtones at The Porch
The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint 175 River's Edge Drive, Medford, MAThe third Wednesday of the month brings Tony Savarino's Savtones back to perform at The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint. Savarino is a pillar of the Boston music scene. He will be bringing a special guest each month and playing his original compositions. They are instrumentals focusing on guitar melodies. It's like instrumental Western …
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.
Senior Artitude
Medford Senior Center 101 Riverside Ave., Medford, MAThe Medford Senior Center holds its weekly Artitude class, with Debbie Corleto leading the instruction of various art mediums and projects. You might work in acrylics, watercolor, graphite, pastels, colored pencil, crayons, and more. To sign up , call the Senior Center at 781-396-6010. Limit 16 people in person; there also is an option of …
Juneteenth Flag Raising
Medford City Hall 85 George P. Hassett Dr., Medford, MAIn collaboration with the West Medford Community Center, the City of Medford will conduct a Juneteenth flag raising at Medford City Hall. Juneteenth, now a federal holiday, commemorates the emancipation of American slaves in the last Confederate territory of the U.S. on June 19, 1865 in Galveston, Texas.
Ruby Grove, Trail Mix at Medford Farmers Market
Condon Band Shell 2501 Mystic Valley Parkway, Medford, MAWeek 2 of the Medford Farmers Market will feature music from Ruby Grove from 3 to 5 p.m. and Trail Mix-Uncommon Folk from 5 to 7 p.m. Brand new Somerville-based project Ruby Grove aims to soothe anxious hearts and minds in the pandemic era with their soul, lofi hip-hop, indie alternative, and rock-inspired music. Trail …
Middle School No-Book Book Club
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Public Library's Middle School No-Book Book Club meets in the Maker Space at the new Charlotte & William Bloomberg Library building. There are no assigned books for this book club, which is for teens in grades 6 to 8. Instead, the group will talk about whatever you’re currently reading and share book recs while working …
Art Smart for School-Aged Children
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Public Library presents another edition of Art Smart, a program designed for school-aged children ages 6 and up. Come learn a new way to craft, paint, build and design as the class explore the world of arts and crafts with a cool new project.
Author Talk: William Martin – December ’41
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Historical Society & Museum and Friends of the Medford Public Library present an evening with author William Martin, who will discuss his book "December '41: Rising From Disaster - FDR, Churchill, and America after Pearl Harbor." Come and hear “the king of the historical thriller” bring us back to one of the most …
Soulsville at The Porch
The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint 175 River's Edge Drive, Medford, MAThe Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint presents free live soul and funk with your dinner, courtesy of the boys from Soulsville: Tom Arey (drums), Johnny Trama (guitar) and Darby Wolf (Hammond B3 organ).