June 2023
Exhibition Opening: Indra Persad Milowe
The Medford Public Library opens its art exhibition for June, "Beautiful Ubud, Bali," by Salem resident and visual artist Indra Persad Milowe. Her work brings to life many of her childhood memories of growing up in Trinidad and Tobago in the 1950s and 1960s. See it on display in the second-floor gallery during regular library hours until July 3.
Find out more »Monday Morning Mysteries: The Lincoln Lawyer
The Medford Public Library's Monday Morning Mysteries book group concludes its spring season by gathering to discuss "The Lincoln Lawyer" by Michael Connelly. Register through the library's online calendar. After a summer break, the club will resume meeting on September 11 to discuss "Acqua Alta" by Donna Leon.
Find out more »Teen Maker Monday
The Medford Public Library presents its Maker Monday workshop for teens in middle school and high school. Learn and create with STEAM projects in the Maker Space. All materials will be provided. Sign-up is required through the library's online calendar.
Find out more »Family Makerspace Drop-in
The Medford Public Library invites kids ages 8 and up to swing by the Makerspace in the Charlotte & William Bloomberg building and test out something new or work on a project of your own. A staff member will be on hand to help but it is your design time. Children are required to have an adult or guardian with them during this drop-in time.
Find out more »Family Story Time
The Medford Public Library presents family story time for ages 3 to 7. 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.
Find out more »Matt Heaton Singalong
Join the hilarious and awesome Matt Heaton for his monthly singalong at the Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library. Get your toes tappin’ and your wombat dance ready! This program is designed for ages 0-3 but is fun for all!
Find out more »Art Smart for School-Aged Children
The Medford Public Library presents another edition of Art Smart, a program designed for school-aged children ages 5 and up. Come learn a new way to craft, paint, build and design as the class explore the world of arts and crafts with a cool new project.
Find out more »Unbox Book Club for Teens
The Medford Public Library holds another session of the Unbox Book Club, a new drop-in club for teens in grades 8 and up. Talk about all things books while unboxing the newest books in the Teen Section. You’ll get first dibs on a book before it goes on the shelves. No sign-up is needed; just drop in. Questions? Contact Nicole Perrault of the library staff at nperrault@minlib.net or 781-475-5735.
Find out more »LGBTQ+ Book Group: Gender Queer
The Medford Public Library's LGBTQ+ Book Group meets to discuss "Gender Queer" by Maia Kobabe. Books will be available approximately four weeks in advance. Call the library at 781-395-7950 to have a copy put on hold for you. RSVP for the book group meeting through the library's online calendar. All are welcome to read and discuss literary and nonfiction works by and about the LGBTQ+ community, from classics to contemporary titles.
Find out more »Coffee and Books
Join Medford Public Library Director Barbara Kerr for coffee and a discussion of new and interesting books. No assigned reading or registration required, just drop in. However, please RSVP through the library's online calendar if you are able so organizers know how much coffee to make! Note: The group will not meet in July and August.
Find out more »Saturday Family Story Time
The Medford Public Library presents a story hour for children ages 3 to 7, exploring 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.
Find out more »Makerspace Drop-in for Adults
The Medford Public Library offers another drop-in time specifically for adults at the Makerspace in the Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library building. Tools and supplies are provided. Additional summer dates for this event will be Monday, July 24, and Monday, August 21.
Find out more »Teen Maker Night
The Medford Public Library presents its monthly Teen Maker Night. Create, break and build things in the Maker Space. The event is for teens in middle school and high school to learn and create. There are no assigned projects in this program; it is designed for you to come in to explore and experiment with different making tools. Sign-up is required through the library's online calendar.
Find out more »Family Story Time
The Medford Public Library presents family story time for ages 3 to 7. 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.
Find out more »Toddler Time
Join 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.
Find out more »Library Movie: Jurassic Park
The Medford Public Library begins its summer Friday movie series with a screening of Steven Spielberg's "Jurassic Park" (1993) in Bonsignore Hall. The film is set on the fictional island of Isla Nublar, where a wealthy businessman named John Hammond (Richard Attenborough) and a team of genetic scientists have created a wildlife park of de-extinct dinosaurs. When industrial sabotage leads to a catastrophic shutdown of the park's power facilities and security precautions, a small group of visitors, including Hammond's grandchildren,…
Find out more »Saturday Family Story Time
The Medford Public Library presents a story hour for children ages 3 to 7, exploring 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.
Find out more »Walking Tour: The South Medford Experience
Medford historian Dee Morris's summer walking tour for 2023 is "The South Medford Experience," where famous horse racing tracks became a community of homes. In the summer of 1866, two investors threw open the gates of Mystic Trotting Park to a crowd in love with harness racing. The South Medford race track, supplied with over 100 horses, fronted on Main Street at Tufts Square. By the 20th century, these acres evolved into streets filled with comfortable homes owned by Italian…
Find out more »Sensory Storytime
The Medford Public Library presents Saturday afternoon Sensory Storytime for ages 3 to 7. Explore stories, music, movement, and play in a sensory-friendly and adaptive setting in the Charlotte & William Bloomberg Library building. This storytime is for everyone, but is particularly designed for neurodiverse children — children who are on the autism spectrum, have sensory processing challenges, ADHD, or have difficulty sitting through our other storytimes. Registration is required through the library's online calendar. Upon signing up, you will…
Find out more »Chameleon: Pride Party
Chameleon, the Medford Public Library’s drop-in group for LGBTQIAP+ youth and allies in grades 6 to 12, meets in Bonsignore Hall. Today's theme is Pride Party. With a focus on a different theme each month, come chat, connect, do fun projects, and play games in a safe, open, and welcoming space. No one is required to disclose any aspect of their identity in order to be part of the group.
Find out more »Family Story Time
The Medford Public Library presents family story time for ages 3 to 7. 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.
Find out more »Teen Stop Motion Studio
The Medford Public Library invites teens in grades 6 and up to visit the Stop Motion Studio in the Maker Space of the Charlotte & William Bloomberg building. Plot, film and edit your own stop motion animated movies using Legos, paper, and more. All supplies provided. Sign-up is required through the library's online calendar. Space is limited, so be sure to register in advance.
Find out more »Toddler Time
Join 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.
Find out more »Art Smart for School-Aged Children
The Medford Public Library presents another edition of Art Smart, a program designed for school-aged children ages 5 and up. Come learn a new way to craft, paint, build and design as the class explore the world of arts and crafts with a cool new project.
Find out more »Teen Karaoke Night
The Medford Public Library invites in middle school and high school Teen Karaoke Night. Whether you sing solo or sing as a group, you can belt out your favorite songs into the microphone in Bonsignore Hall. Sign-up is required in advance through the library's online calendar. Questions? Contact Nicole Perrault of the library staff at nperrault@minlib.net or 781-475-5735.
Find out more »Saturday Family Story Time
The Medford Public Library presents a story hour for children ages 3 to 7, exploring 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.
Find out more »Teen Creative Writing: Story Starters
The Medford Public Library presents its monthly Teen Creative Writing session in the Tech Lab of the Charlotte & William Bloomberg Library building. Today's session will focus on story starters. Teens in middle school and high school are invited to create characters, build new worlds, write short stories, try new styles, play games, and more. Sign-up is required through the library's online calendar.
Find out more »Teen Graphic Novel Book Club: Space Boy Vol. 1
The Medford Public Library presents its Teen Graphic Novel Book Club, for teens in grades 6 and up. Being discussed today will be "Space Boy Vol. 1" by Stephen McCranie. This book will be available for pickup in the Teen Room. Sign-up is required through the library's online calendar.
Find out more »Family Story Time
The Medford Public Library presents family story time for ages 3 to 7. 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.
Find out more »Writers’ Workshop
The Medford Public Library Writers’ Workshop meets in a virtual format. The group, which usually meets on the last Wednesday of the month, is always looking for new members so join the group to meet fellow writers and get feedback on your work. For information on how to participate and receive the Zoom link, please contact David Chia at duuchia@gmail.com.
Find out more »Toddler Time
Join 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.
Find out more »Reading with Ryan, the Reading Dog
The Medford Public Library presents "Reading with Ryan, the Reading Dog," for learning readers. Ryan loves when people read to him. If you are learning to read and want to build your confidence, come read to Ryan. Pick your favorite book and schedule a 15-minute reading spot to hang out with the coolest dog who just NEEDS to hear you read. Registration is required through the library's online calendar.
Find out more »Teen Craft Night: Soap Making
The Medford Public Library's Craft Night for teens in middle school and high school meets in the Youth Services Program Room. Tonight, melt, scent, and layer soap base to mold your own soap shapes. All materials will be provided. Space is limited, and sign-up is required through the library's online calendar.
Find out more »The South Medford Experience: Mystic Trotting Park
Medford historian Dee Morris's summer history program for 2023 is "The South Medford Experience," where famous horse racing tracks became a community of homes. In the summer of 1866, two investors threw open the gates of Mystic Trotting Park to a crowd in love with harness racing. The South Medford race track, supplied with over 100 horses, fronted on Main Street at Tufts Square. By the 20th century, these acres evolved into streets filled with comfortable homes owned by Italian…
Find out more »July 2023
Exhibition Opening: Nora Sears
The Medford Public Library opens its art exhibition for July-August, with Nora Sears displaying her handmade quilts in a rotating display in the second-floor gallery from through August 31. Her quilts display vibrant colors and patterns and are made from mostly reclaimed and recycled fabrics.
Find out more »Family Story Time
The Medford Public Library presents family story time for ages 3 to 7. 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.
Find out more »Toddler Time
Join 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.
Find out more »Middle School No-Book Book Club
The Medford Public Library's Middle School No-Book Book Club meets in the Maker Space at the 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 books you love, books you love to hate, books you can’t wait to read, and more. A small craft will be available while you talk. This book club meets in the Maker Space. No sign-up is…
Find out more »Art Smart for School-Aged Children
The Medford Public Library presents another edition of Art Smart, a program designed for school-aged children ages 5 and up. Come learn a new way to craft, paint, build and design as the class explore the world of arts and crafts with a cool new project.
Find out more »Saturday Family Story Time
The Medford Public Library presents a story hour for children ages 3 to 7, exploring 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.
Find out more »Spanish Lessons for Ages 1-4
The Medford Public Library begins an eight-week course of Spanish lessons designed for children ages 1 to 4. Learn words and parts of Hispanic culture. Other class dates (all Saturday mornings) are July 15, 22 and 29, and August 5, 12, 19 and 26. Registration is required through the library's online calendar.
Find out more »Spanish Lessons for Ages 5-11
The Medford Public Library begins an eight-week course of Spanish lessons designed for children ages 5 to 11. Learn words and parts of Hispanic culture. Other class dates (all Saturday mornings) are July 15, 22 and 29, and August 5, 12, 19 and 26. Registration is required through the library's online calendar.
Find out more »Family Story Time
The Medford Public Library presents family story time for ages 3 to 7. 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.
Find out more »Saturday Family Story Time
The Medford Public Library presents a story hour for children ages 3 to 7, exploring 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.
Find out more »Walking Tour: The South Medford Experience
Medford historian Dee Morris's summer walking tour for 2023 is "The South Medford Experience," where famous horse racing tracks became a community of homes. In the summer of 1866, two investors threw open the gates of Mystic Trotting Park to a crowd in love with harness racing. The South Medford race track, supplied with over 100 horses, fronted on Main Street at Tufts Square. By the 20th century, these acres evolved into streets filled with comfortable homes owned by Italian…
Find out more »Family Story Time
The Medford Public Library presents family story time for ages 3 to 7. 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.
Find out more »Toddler Time
Join 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.
Find out more »Library Movie: Jaws
The Medford Public Library's summer Friday movie series presents a screening of Steven Spielberg's 1975 blockbuster "Jaws" in Bonsignore Hall. The film stars Roy Scheider as police chief Martin Brody, who, with the help of a marine biologist (Richard Dreyfuss) and a professional shark hunter (Robert Shaw), hunts a man-eating great white shark that attacks beachgoers at a summer resort town. No registration is required. The film series will conclude on August 11 with "Back to the Future."
Find out more »Saturday Family Story Time
The Medford Public Library presents a story hour for children ages 3 to 7, exploring 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.
Find out more »Family Story Time
The Medford Public Library presents family story time for ages 3 to 7. 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.
Find out more »Toddler Time
Join 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.
Find out more »Saturday Family Story Time
The Medford Public Library presents a story hour for children ages 3 to 7, exploring 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.
Find out more »August 2023
Toddler Time
Join 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.
Find out more »September 2023
Walking Tour: The South Medford Experience
Medford historian Dee Morris's summer walking tour for 2023 is "The South Medford Experience," where famous horse racing tracks became a community of homes. In the summer of 1866, two investors threw open the gates of Mystic Trotting Park to a crowd in love with harness racing. The South Medford race track, supplied with over 100 horses, fronted on Main Street at Tufts Square. By the 20th century, these acres evolved into streets filled with comfortable homes owned by Italian…
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