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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 piece from your favorite wordsmith. Don’t miss this chance to shine or support your local verse-maker! This program is designed for adults. The library strives …
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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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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 eleven poetry collections, two novels, and several acclaimed books of essays and prosody—including The Poem’s Heartbeat—and his distinguished career has been honored with fellowships from …
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Storytime with Local Author Rina Horiuchi
Moon and Back Bookstore 458 High St, Medford, MA, United StatesJoin local author Rina Horiuchi for a special storytime featuring her new board book, G Is for Gratitude, and her first book, K Is for Kindness. After the reading, young guests can enjoy free coloring pages inspired by the stories!
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Storytime with Local Author Inbal Alon
Moon and Back Bookstore 458 High St, Medford, MA, United StatesJoin local author and educator Inbal Alon for a special storytime featuring her new book, The Whys Get in Trouble, and her first book, Maddy’s Towers. Settle in for an imaginative afternoon of stories at Moon and Back Bookstore!
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MHSM: Black Dahlia, Murders, Mystery, and Madness in Midcentury Hollywood
Medford Public Library 111 High St., Medford, MA, United StatesWilliam J. Mann’s Black Dahlia: Murder, Monsters, and Madness in Midcentury Hollywood has been praised by reviewers for offering the first account of the notorious crime that's more focused on the victim than her killer. Critics lauded Mann's ability to reconstruct the life of Elizabeth Short without exploiting her tragic death. The Wall Street Journal highlighted his …
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World Poetry Salon
Arts Collaborative Medford 162 Mystic Ave., Medford, MA, United StatesLearn about modern poetry with short poems from some of the most celebrated writers of the twentieth century. We’ll listen to or read the poems, share initial impressions, and discuss whatever questions or themes emerge. The texts will be provided at the meeting—no homework required! In October we’ll feature Jacques Prévert of France and Bertolt …
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Storytime with Local Author Kari Percival
Moon and Back Bookstore 458 High St, Medford, MA, United StatesCelebrate the fall season with a special storytime featuring local author Kari Percival at Moon and Back Bookstore. Percival will share her newest book, Fall Day, All Day, a cozy autumn-themed picture book perfect for young readers and families. Join Moon and Back Bookstore for an afternoon of stories, seasonal fun, and a chance to …
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Babbling with Books Storytime with Talk Time Boston
Moon and Back Bookstore 458 High St, Medford, MA, United StatesJoin Moon and Back Bookstore for Babbling with Books, a free, hands-on storytime and learning experience led by pediatric speech and language specialists from Talk Time Boston. This interactive program is designed to make storytime both fun and engaging while supporting early communication and language development for young children.
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Storytime with Local Author Rosanne Demas
Moon and Back Bookstore 458 High St, Medford, MA, United StatesJoin Moon and Back Bookstore for a special storytime with local author Rosanne Demas. Demas will share her debut children’s book, Lily the Dragon and the Spooky Lake. Families are invited to enjoy an afternoon storytime and meet a local author at this neighborhood bookstore.