April 2024
Teen Poetry Club
The Medford Public Library presents the fourth meeting of its new Teen Poetry Club led by Vijaya Sundaram, Medford’s poet laureate. Students in middle school and high school are invited to take the mic and shine a light on the issues that matter most to you, with passion, lyricism and force. The club meets once a month to read and discuss the work of great poets, while crafting and performing members' own work. Participants also will read, memorize, and recite…
Find out more »Adult Poetry Club
The Medford Public Library presents the fourth meeting of its new Poetry Club for adults led by Vijaya Sundaram, Medford’s poet laureate. Come share your voice, taking the mic to shine a light on the issues that matter most to you, with passion, lyricism and force. The club meets once a month to read and discuss the work of great poets, while crafting and performing members' own work. Registration is required through the library's online calendar.
Find out more »Maker Space Badging: 3D Printing
The Medford Public Library is offering the training you need to "check out" the library's Maker Space just like a study room. With this session on 3D printing, you can earn a "badge" and gain more exclusive access to the Maker Space and its contents. Once a course is complete, your library card will note you have more access to the Maker Space so you can "borrow" the room when it is available. For ages 16 and over. Register through…
Find out more »Maker Space Badging: General Safety
The Medford Public Library is offering the training you need to "check out" the library's Maker Space just like a study room. With this session on general safety, you can earn a "badge" and gain more exclusive access to the Maker Space and its contents. Once a course is complete, your library card will note you have more access to the Maker Space so you can "borrow" the room when it is available. For ages 16 and over. Register through…
Find out more »Maker Space Badging: Laser Cutter
The Medford Public Library is offering you the training you need to "check out" the library's Maker Space just like a study room. With this session on using a Glowforge laser cutter, you can earn a "badge" and gain more exclusive access to the Maker Space and its contents. Once a course is complete, your library card will note you have more access to the Maker Space so you can "borrow" the room when it is available. For ages 16…
Find out more »Intro to Machine Sewing for Kids
The Medford Public Library offers another Intro to Machine Sewing workshop for kids ages 8 to 12. Learn about how to use a sewing machine and make your own drawstring bag. Registration is required through the library's online calendar.
Find out more »May 2024
Crochet Club for Teens
The Medford Public Library hosts its Crochet Club for teens in middle school and high school. Come learn the basics of crocheting or work on an existing project. All skill levels are welcome. Registration is required through the library's online calendar.
Find out more »Maker Space Badging: Sewing
The Medford Public Library is giving patrons the training they need to "check out" the library's Maker Space just like its study rooms. With this session on sewing, you can earn a "badge" and gain more exclusive access to the Maker Space and its contents. Once a course is complete, your library card will note you have more access to the Maker Space so you can "borrow" the room when it is available. For ages 16 and over. Register through…
Find out more »Maker Space Badging: Cricut Cutting Machine
The Medford Public Library is offering the training you need to "check out" the library's Maker Space just like a study room. With this session on the Cricut cutting machine, you can earn a "badge" and gain more exclusive access to the Maker Space and its contents. Once a course is complete, your library card will note you have more access to the Maker Space so you can "borrow" the room when it is available. For ages 16 and over.…
Find out more »Historical Fiction Brook Group: Shrines of Gaiety
The Medford Public Library's Historical Fiction Brook Group meets to discuss "Shrines of Gaiety" by Kate Atkinson. Register through the library's online calendar. This will be the group's last meeting until the fall.
Find out more »3D Printing Workshop for Teens
The Medford Public Library invites teens in middle school and high school to come learn about 3D printing and test the library’s 3D printers. Please note that because of how long it takes to print, you are not guaranteed to go home with a finished creation! Registration is required through the library's online calendar. If the event is full, please email Nicole Perrault of the library staff at nperrault@minlib.net to join the waitlist.
Find out more »Library Digital Resources Workshop
The Medford Public Library presents another Digital Resources Workshop, teaching you how to access eBooks, audiobooks, streaming video and music, databases, and more. Your library card gives you access to language learning; lifelong learning; eBooks and audiobooks; streaming video; and cutting-edge scholarly, peer-reviewed journal articles on just about any subject. All you need is your mobile device or laptop, library card, and library card password/PIN. If you don’t have one, you can get your library card password/PIN at the library…
Find out more »Teen Poetry Club
The Medford Public Library presents the fifth meeting of its Teen Poetry Club led by Vijaya Sundaram, Medford’s poet laureate. Students in middle school and high school are invited to take the mic and shine a light on the issues that matter most to you, with passion, lyricism and force. The club meets once a month to read and discuss the work of great poets, while crafting and performing members' own work. Participants also will read, memorize, and recite poems…
Find out more »Adult Poetry Club
The Medford Public Library presents the fifth meeting of its new Poetry Club for adults led by Vijaya Sundaram, Medford’s poet laureate. Come share your voice, taking the mic to shine a light on the issues that matter most to you, with passion, lyricism and force. The club meets once a month to read and discuss the work of great poets, while crafting and performing members' own work. Registration is required through the library's online calendar.
Find out more »June 2024
Medford Public Library Fairy Tale Ball
Come one, come all to the Medford Public Library's annual Fairy Tall Ball, a free family fun event. There will be face painting, sword fighting, a sensory-friendly space, a bounce castle, a dance party, and more. Costumes are strongly encouraged.
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