May 2022
Sensory Storytime
The Medford Public Library presents another gathering of its new Sensory Storytime for ages 3 to 7. Explore stories, music, movement, and play in a sensory-friendly and adaptive setting in the new 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. Email Maddi Ranieri of the library…
Find out more »Teen Bad Art Night
The Medford Public Library presents Teen Bad Art Night for teens in grades 6 to 12. Follow along with a paint tutorial, without using paint. What sort of masterpiece (or beautiful disaster) will you create? Space is limited and sign-up is required 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 »Maker Monday for Kids
The Medford Public Library invites kids ages 8 to 12 to Maker Monday at the new Charlotte & William Bloomberg Library building. Come explore, design, build and program in the makerspace! This class will have a different project or challenge presented at the start of the program and the group will use all their creative ideas and some really neat tech to try to make something new. Equipment in the Makerspace will be used for most challenges.
Find out more »Teen Drop-in Crafternoon
The Medford Public Library invites teens in middle school and high school to drop in for an afternoon of casual crafting. There will be a project available for you to work on, but you’re also welcome to create your own with the available materials. Meets in the Youth Services Program Room. No sign-up required; just drop in.
Find out more »Children’s Drop-in Craft Night
The Medford Public Library hosts a Drop-in Craft Night designed for children ages 8 to 12. Stop by the Children’s Room at the Charlotte & William Bloomberg Library buiding for a fun craft activity. All materials provided – just bring your creative brain and your imagination!
Find out more »Family Story Time
The Medford Public Library presents family story time (for ages 3 to 7) in the new Charlotte & William Bloomberg Library building. 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 Club
The Medford Public Library invites teens in grades 6 and up to the third meeting of the Stop Motion Club, in the Maker Space of the Charlotte & William Bloomberg building. From that first spark of an idea to a shareable digital video, learn how to create your own stop motion animated movies using Legos, paper, and more. Sign-up is required through the library website. Space is limited, so be sure to register in advance.
Find out more »PJ Story Time
The Medford Public Library presents another PJ Story Time at the new Charlotte & William Bloomberg Library building, for children ages 3 to 7. Dress up in your coziest outfit, grab your favorite snuggle friend and come on down. There will be a short (30-minute) story time with songs and books to get you ready for the best dreamtime!
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 your community’s fellow scribblers 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. Because of the age of most of the participants, the library asks that everyone wear masks during this program. Questions? Contact Tamar Siegel of the library staff at tsiegel@minlib.net.
Find out more »Teen Craft Night: Bleach Pen T-shirts
The Medford Public Library's Craft Night for teens in middle school and high school meets in the Youth Services Program Room at the new Charlotte & William Bloomberg Library building. This month, create your own design on a colorful T-shirt using a bleach pen. All materials will be provided. Sign-up is required through the online library calendar.
Find out more »Teen Graphic Novel Book Club: Quincredible
The Medford Public Library presents its Teen Graphic Novel Book Club, for teens in grades 6 and up, in the Youth Services Program Room of the new Charlotte & William Bloomberg Library building. Being discussed today will be "Quincredible, v. 1" by Rodney Barnes. This book is available for pickup in the Teen Room. Sign-up is required through the library calendar online.
Find out more »June 2022
Family Story Time
The Medford Public Library presents family story time (for ages 3 to 7) in the new Charlotte & William Bloomberg Library building. 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. Because of the age of most of the participants, the library asks that everyone wear masks during this program. 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 6 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 »Medford Public Library Open House Celebration
The Medford Public Library invites everyone to a celebration of the new Charlotte & William Bloomberg library building, which opened in January. There will be tours, live music, a photo booth, craft activities, a storytime, scavenger hunt, and more.
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 on the first Monday of the month. All materials will be provided. Sign-up is required through the library website.
Find out more »Kids’ Manga Drawing
The Medford Public Library invites kids ages 8 to 12 to come learn manga drawing with Maddi Ranieri of the library staff. All skills welcome. Registration is required. Register by sending an email to Maddi Ranieri of the library staff at mranieri@minlib.net.
Find out more »Family Story Time
The Medford Public Library presents family story time (for ages 3 to 7) in the new Charlotte & William Bloomberg Library building. 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 »Laser-Cut Name Tags
The Medford Public Library invites children ages 8 to 12 for another class on making laser-cut name tags. Design your own name tag on paper or a computer to be printed out using the library's new Glowforge 3-D laser printer. Registration required by email to Maddi Ranieri of the library staff at mranieri@minlib.net.
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. Because of the age of most of the participants, the library asks that everyone wear masks during this program. Questions? Contact Tamar Siegel of the library staff at tsiegel@minlib.net.
Find out more »Matt Heaton Singalong
Join the hilarious and awesome Matt Heaton for his monthly singalong at the new Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library building. Get your toes tappin’ and your wombat dance ready! This program is designed for ages 0-3 but is fun for all! Because of the age of most of the participants, the library asks that everyone wear masks during this program.
Find out more »American Sign Language Storytime and Workshop
The Medford Public Library presents an ASL-interpreted library storytime and interactive workshop led by Arlene Velleman. The program is designed for ages 5 and up. Registration is required. Please email Sam Sednek of the library staff at ssednek@minlib.net.
Find out more »BookTok Book Club: The Inheritance Games
The Medford Public Library's BookTok Book Club for teens in grades 8 and up meets to discuss "The Inheritance Games" by Jennifer Lynn Barnes. A copy of the book maybe be picked up in the Teen Section of the library up to one month before the meeting. The club meets in the Youth Services Program Room of the new Charlotte & William Bloomberg Library building. Sign-up is required through the library's online calendar.
Find out more »Walking Tour: A Rare Blend – Our Early Library and Its Neighbors
Medford historian Dee Morris resumes her popular walking tours with "A Rare Blend - Our Early Library and Its Neighbors," a stroll around the Medford Public Library neighborhood. Back in 1875, Thatcher Magoun Jr. presented Medford with an amazing gift, his father’s High Street mansion, which became the city's first library. The transformed building featured great books and a light-filled reading room. Nearby residents such as Samuel C. Lawrence, proprietor of Medford Rum, and Rev. Henry C. DeLong of the…
Find out more »Teen Manga Drawing: Hair
This month's manga drawing session at the Medford Public Library will focus on hair. Teens in grades 6 and up are invited to drop in and learn a new aspect of manga drawing. All skill levels are welcome and all supplies are provided. RSVP through the library's online calendar. Questions? Contact Maddi Ranieri of the library staff at mranieri@minlib.net or 781-475-5735.
Find out more »Teen Maker Night
The Medford Public Library presents its monthly Teen Maker Night in the new Charlotte & William Bloomberg Library building. 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 website calendar.
Find out more »Family Story Time
The Medford Public Library presents family story time (for ages 3 to 7) in the new Charlotte & William Bloomberg Library building. 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. Because of the age of most of the participants, the library asks that everyone wear masks during this program. 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 new 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 whatever you’re currently reading and share book recs while working on something crafty! No sign-up is required; just drop in. If you have any questions, contact Nicole Perrault of the library staff at nperrault@minlib.net or 781-475-5735.…
Find out more »Teen Pride Zine Workshop
The Medford Public Library invites teens in grades 6 and up to learn about the history of zines, how zines are connected to LGBTQIA+ Pride, and how to make your own zines with visiting zine expert Abby Neale. In true DIY zine style, the class also be creating copies of the zines you make to distribute in a mini zine library in the Teen Section. Advance registration is required to ensure there are enough supplies for everyone, so make sure you…
Find out more »Family Story Time
The Medford Public Library presents family story time (for ages 3 to 7) in the new Charlotte & William Bloomberg Library building. 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. Because of the age of most of the participants, the library asks that everyone wear masks during this program. Questions? Contact Tamar Siegel of the library staff at tsiegel@minlib.net.
Find out more »LGBTQ+ Book Group: Detransition, Baby
The Medford Public Library's LGBTQ+ Book Group meets at the new Charlotte & William Bloomberg Library building to discuss "Detransition, Baby," a work of fiction by Torrey Peters. 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…
Find out more »Teen Graphic Novel Book Club: The Girl from the Sea
The Medford Public Library presents its Teen Graphic Novel Book Club, for teens in grades 6 and up, in the Youth Services Program Room of the new Charlotte & William Bloomberg Library building. Being discussed today will be "The Girl from the Sea" by Molly Knox Ostertag. This book is available for pickup in the Teen Room. Sign-up is required through the library calendar online.
Find out more »Author Talk: Ted Reinstein – Before Brooklyn
The Medford Public Library welcomes author Ted Reinstein for a talk on his book "Before Brooklyn: The Unsung Heroes Who Helped Break Baseball’s Color Barrier." Join Ted Reinstein as he tells the story of the little-known heroes who fought segregation in baseball, but have remained largely unknown. One of the book’s main unsung heroes is West Medford’s very own native son, Mabray “Doc” Kountze. Kountze, who was a significant writer and contributor to many leading African-American newspapers through the mid-1900s. He…
Find out more »Family Story Time
The Medford Public Library presents family story time (for ages 3 to 7) in the new Charlotte & William Bloomberg Library building. 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. Sign-up is required through the library website. Space is limited, so be sure to register in advance.
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 your community’s fellow scribblers 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. Because of the age of most of the participants, the library asks that everyone wear masks during this program. Questions? Contact Tamar Siegel of the library staff at tsiegel@minlib.net.
Find out more »Writing From Our Lives
The Medford Public Library presents author, speaker and teacher Judah Leblang in the program "Writing From Our Lives." Judah will share his own story in segments from his one-person show, as well as from 15 years of teaching writing classes for Grub Street. Bring your pen and paper, as Judah will provide in-situ writing exercises as well. This is an event for beginners, as well as seasoned writers. Get inspired with a new perspective on memoir writing and pick up some new…
Find out more »July 2022
Teen Maker Night
The Medford Public Library presents its monthly Teen Maker Night in the new Charlotte & William Bloomberg Library building. 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 website calendar.
Find out more »Walking Tour: A Rare Blend – Our Early Library and Its Neighbors
Medford historian Dee Morris resumes her popular walking tours with "A Rare Blend - Our Early Library and Its Neighbors," a stroll around the Medford Public Library neighborhood. Back in 1875, Thatcher Magoun Jr. presented Medford with an amazing gift, his father’s High Street mansion, which became the city's first library. The transformed building featured great books and a light-filled reading room. Nearby residents such as Samuel C. Lawrence, proprietor of Medford Rum, and Rev. Henry C. DeLong of the…
Find out more »Teen Manga Drawing: Proportions and Poses
This month's manga drawing session at the Medford Public Library will focus on proportions and poses. Teens in grades 6 and up are invited to drop in and learn a new aspect of manga drawing. All skill levels are welcome and all supplies are provided. RSVP through the library's online calendar. Questions? Contact Maddi Ranieri of the library staff at mranieri@minlib.net or 781-475-5735.
Find out more »September 2022
Walking Tour: A Rare Blend – Our Early Library and Its Neighbors
Medford historian Dee Morris resumes her popular walking tours with "A Rare Blend - Our Early Library and Its Neighbors," a stroll around the Medford Public Library neighborhood. Back in 1875, Thatcher Magoun Jr. presented Medford with an amazing gift, his father’s High Street mansion, which became the city's first library. The transformed building featured great books and a light-filled reading room. Nearby residents such as Samuel C. Lawrence, proprietor of Medford Rum, and Rev. Henry C. DeLong of the…
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