Poetry and Short Story Writing for Seniors
Medford Senior Center 101 Riverside Ave., Medford, MAMedford author and poet Shirley Gerald Ware is hosting a class on the art of writing poetry and short stories at 10 a.m. each Wednesday in July and August at the Medford Senior Center. Shirley is the author of nine books; her 10th book, “The Three of US,” is pending this year. She also is …
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.
Decorative Sign Art
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Public Library presents a Decorative Sign Art workshop for ages 8 to 12. Make a fun wooden sign for your room, your desk, or anywhere you think a sign should go. You'll be using acrylic paint and permanent markers, so make sure you wear something that paint splatters won’t ruin. Registration required. Email Maddi Ranieri …
Mystic Makerspace: Crochet Flowers
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAMystic Makerspace presents a class to make crocheted flowers. There will be patterns for all different skill levels, but you should know crochet basics to attend this class. Turn your flowers into brooches or hair clips. This class is for ages 16 and over. Registration is required through the library's online calendar.
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.
Stop Motion Movie Workshop
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Public Library presents a Stop Motion Movie Workshop for kids age 8 to 12. Create your own stop motion movie masterpiece using legos, construction paper, and more. Registration required. Email Maddi Ranieri of the library staff at mranieri@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 …
Alex Cumming, Elliot Page, Ajda the Turkish Queen at Medford Farmers Market
Condon Band Shell 2501 Mystic Valley Parkway, Medford, MAWeek 7 of the Medford Farmers Market will feature live music by traditional folk singer and accordionist Alex Cumming from 3 to 5 p.m., indie-rock artist Elliot Page from 5 to 6 p.m., and singer-songwriter Ajda the Turkish Queen from 6 to 7 p.m. Visit the market's website for the list of this week's vendors, …
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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 …