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Open Mic Night
Medford Public Library 111 High St., Medford, MA, United StatesHey, poets! Get ready to show your stuff at our Open Mic Night! We’re rolling out five-minute slots just for you to dazzle us with your own verses or a …
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MHSM: The Intrigue and Brevity of the Filmland City Movie Industry in Medford
Medford Public Library 111 High St., Medford, MA, United StatesIn early 1917, 30 acres around Wright's Pond was leased by the City of Medford to the Society Players Film Corporation run by F. Eugene Farnsworth. Soon, ads showed up in the Boston Herald looking for investors for what was promised would be a second Hollywood. Eventually a studio was built for $100,000, but it lasted only 3 years. …
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Read to a Horse with Mobile Whinnies
Medford Public Library 111 High St., Medford, MA, United StatesCome meet a real life mini horse and practice your reading! Read to a Pony: Register to read to a pony! Ages 4-18 years old. Bring your favorite book or borrow a new story from your friendly library. The ponies love stories and provide a welcoming, fun, and relaxed atmosphere to encourage reading! Participants can …
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In Conversation with Author Heather B. Moore: “Her America” (Zoom Program)
Virtual MAFrom award-winning, starred-review author Heather B. Moore comes a powerful portrait of eight American women whose courage and conviction drove them to smash stereotypes and build a nation - we'll be discussing Her America, released just a few weeks ago. We loved chatting with Heather earlier this year so we just had to have her back …
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An Afternoon of Poetry with Alfred Corn & Jill McDonough
Medford Public Library 111 High St., Medford, MA, United StatesJoin us for a special poetry reading presented by Medford’s Poet Laureate, Max Heinegg, featuring two extraordinary and celebrated voices in contemporary American poetry. Alfred Corn is the author of …
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Medford Moments Interviews
Medford Public Library 111 High St., Medford, MA, United StatesAre you a Medford resident? Come tell us about your Medford Memories! We'll be recording short interviews on a question of your choice, like what you do for fun or what your neighbors were like as a child. Sign ups or drop ins welcome! The library strives to be open and accessible for all. If …
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Magic Show with the International Brotherhood of Magicians
Medford Public Library 111 High St., Medford, MA, United StatesCome see some of the top Magicians in the area perform spectacular Magic and mentalism effects before your very eyes! The International Brotherhood of Magicians, Ring 122, Boston chapter brings you a night of Magic in Medford! Walkaround Magic 5:30-6pm, featuring Nick Kerpan, Marc Ross Stage Show 6-7:15pm, featuring Just Felice, Jimmy Briggs, Pat Farenga, …
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(how to avoid) “Death on Mount Washington” with Author Randi Minetor (Zoom Program)
Virtual MABack by popular demand, author Randi Minetor! Join us to discuss the Death on Mount Washington: Stories of Accidents and Foolhardiness on the Northeast's Highest Peak. Randi is the author of eight books (working on the 9th!) in the non-fiction "Death in the National Parks" series, explores the fatal mistakes people make when they venture into …
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Kadanz Jazz Concert
Medford Public Library 111 High St., Medford, MA, United StatesKadanz Jazz presents blends of cherished musical styles and rhythms that are not commonly heard in this region. Our repertoire is a confluence of musical styles and rhythms from Africa, the French Caribbean (Haiti/Martinique), Brazil and American Jazz fused together to create a new sound. We hope to inspire our listeners to a broader appreciation …
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Journey Along the Middlesex Canal Documentary Screening and Talkback
Medford Public Library 111 High St., Medford, MA, United StatesLocal filmmaker Roger Hagopian presents his new film, Journey Along the Middlesex Canal. It documents the history and traces the route of the Middlesex Canal today, including its passage through Medford. …
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