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Historical Fiction Book Recs with Bestselling Author, Jane Healey: Zoom Series
Medford Public Library 111 High St., Medford, MA, United StatesLove Historical Fiction but not sure what to read next? This month Jane Healey for 30 minutes of pure book recommendations - the best of historical fiction out there! To …
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Children’s Portuguese Story Time (Ages 3-7)
Medford Public Library 111 High St., Medford, MA, United StatesThis storytime series is designed for children ages 3-7. Join us for this multi-week course of exciting Portuguese storytimes! Music and movement will follow a story read-aloud. Portuguese storytimes will take place on Saturdays in October. During this program, children are encouraged to fully engage with the movement and games and to use as much …
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Books with Bailey
Medford Public Library 111 High St., Medford, MA, United StatesBailey loves listening to books! If you are learning to read and want to build your confidence, come read to Bailey! Pick your favorite book and sign up for a 15 minute reading spot to hang out with the coolest dog who just needs to hear you read. During this program, children are invited to …
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Read the Rainbow: LGBTQIA+ Book Group
Medford Public Library 111 High St., Medford, MA, United StatesAll are welcome to read and discuss literary and non-fiction works by and about the LGBTQ+ community; from classics to contemporary titles. This month we will be reading: Thunder Song: Essays by Sasha taqwšeblu LaPointe. Books will be available at the circulation desk approximately four weeks in advance.
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World Poetry Salon: 20th Century Voices
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 November we’ll feature two Brazilian poets in English translation: …
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World Poetry Salon: 20th Century Voices
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 December we’ll feature two South American poets in English …
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Tween Graphic Novel Book Club
Medford Public Library 111 High St., Medford, MA, United StatesThis month, we're reading Junior High by Tegan & Sara Quin: Before Tegan and Sara took the music world by storm, the Quins were just two identical twins trying to find their place in a new home and new school. From first crushes to the perils of puberty, surviving junior high is something the sisters plan to …
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Planet & Pages Climate Change Book Club
Medford Public Library 111 High St., Medford, MA, United StatesDo you read the latest and greatest books about our planet, environmentalism, and climate change and then really, really, really need someone to talk with about it? Well, we’ve got the book club for you! Join local green entrepreneur Clare Flaherty (of Trove Green Provisions) and read your way to a better world. This month, …
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Quiet Reading Club for Teens
Medford Public Library 111 High St., Medford, MA, United StatesThis is a drop in book club for teens in middle school and high school. Drop in for a quiet hour of reading to wind down from school and everything else that's going on around us! Bring a book that you're reading, or grab one of the newest books for teens to try out. After …
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Cookbook Club
Medford Public Library 111 High St., Medford, MA, United StatesThis month, we’ll be cooking from Dorie's Cookies by Dorie Greenspan. Register for this book club online, and then ask for your copy of the month’s cookbook at the circulation desk. Read and pick one recipe to prepare and share with the group at the monthly meeting! Space is limited. Every person attending must register. …