The Medford Public Library presents a class on jewelry making for teens in middle school and high school. From necklaces and bracelets to earrings and keychains, this workshop invites teens to explore beads and findings and different types of wire and hemp to create their own unique pieces to take home. All materials will be provided. Registration is required through the library's online calendar.  

The Medford Public library presents a stop motion animation workshop for teens in grades 6 and up. Watch your ideas become cinematic realities in this in-depth class. Collaborate with other teens to plot, storyboard, and film a stop motion animation movie. All supplies provided. Meets in the Maker Space. Registration is required through the library's online calendar.  

The Medford Public Library presents a beginner knitting workshop for kids age 8 to 12. Come learn the basics of how to knit. Registration is required through the library's online calendar.  

The Medford Public Library presents a sea glass art class for adults in the Maker Space. Attend to make fun and creative art with sea glass pieces. Registration is required through the library's online calendar.  

The Medford Public Library hosts the monthly meeting of its Writers’ Workshop. 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. If you have questions about the group, please contact David Chia at duuchia@gmail.com.      

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.  

The Medford Public Library's Database of the Month program, "Global Issues in Context,” will introduce participants to a valuable research tool aimed at exploring and understanding global challenges and topics. Led by expert librarians or database specialists, this session provides an overview of Global Issues in Context, a comprehensive database offering access to a wealth of information on pressing global issues, current events, and diverse perspectives from around the world. Participants will learn how to navigate the database effectively, accessing…

The Medford Public Library presents Paper Tube Town for kids ages 8-12. Discover your inner architect and design your own mini town out of cardboard tubes and paper. Registration is required through the library's online calendar.  

The Medford Public Library presents its Maker Monday workshop for teens in middle school and high school in the Maker Space. Learn and create with STEAM projects that everyone completes together. All materials provided. Sign-up is required through the library's online calendar.  

The Medford Public Library is offering four sessions of Three Ways to Write and Publish Poetry, led by author and poet Shirley Gerald Ware of Medford. The class will meet each Tuesday in August from 11 a.m. to noon. Shirley is the author of 11 books, most recently the young adult novel “The Three of Us,” published in 2022. She also is the publisher of “Fresh! Literary Magazine,” which features the work of teen and adult writers locally and worldwide.…

The Medford Public Library presents a Teen Creative Writing session focusing on epistolary fiction — works written in the form of letters or other documents. 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. Meets in the Teen Section. Sign-up is required through the library's online calendar.  

The Medford Public Library begins a three-part Digital Music Workshop course for teens in middle school and high school led by Raleigh Green, a music technologist and professional musician from Medford. The workshop will cover the basics of Garage Band, Logic Pro and more. Attendance at all three sessions (August 7, 14, and 21) is required. Registration is required through the library's online calendar. Signing up for the first session automatically enrolls you in all three.  

The Medford Public Library is offering an Introduction to Canva program for adults, offering participants a comprehensive introduction to the versatile graphic design platform. The workshop covers the basics of navigating Canva’s user-friendly interface and utilizing its wide range of design tools and features. Participants will learn how to create stunning graphics, presentations, social media posts, and more, with customizable templates, fonts, colors, and images. Through interactive demonstrations and hands-on practice, attendees will gain the skills and confidence to unleash…

The Medford Public Library continues is Thursday morning August sessions of Three Ways to Write and Publish Poetry, led by author and poet Shirley Gerald Ware of Medford. Shirley is the author of 11 books, most recently the young adult novel “The Three of Us,” published in 2022. She also is the publisher of “Fresh! Literary Magazine,” which features the work of teen and adult writers locally and worldwide. Space is limited. Registration is required through the library's online calendar.…

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. Space is limited and sign-up is required through the library's online calendar.    

The Medford Public Library hosts another session of the Adaptive Drama Club for Adults, which is meeting over the summer. Drama Club participants will enjoy a fun-filled hour of developing skills in acting, singing and dancing as they learn about theater in group and individual activities. Social skills will also be taught and reinforced with “Ms. Jen’s Theatre Etiquette.” A typical class (one hour) includes a welcome circle; warm-ups; acting exercises; singing and dancing activities; rehearsal; and cool downs. Space is limited, and…

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.  

The Medford Public Library presents D&D: How to Build a Character, an engaging workshop designed for both newcomers and seasoned players of Dungeons & Dragons. This session delves into the intricate process of creating a character within the beloved tabletop role-playing game. Participants learn the fundamentals of character creation, including selecting races, classes, abilities and skills, as well as developing backstories and personalities to bring their characters to life. Through interactive discussions and practical exercises, attendees gain insights into the…

The Medford Public Library hosts the monthly meeting of its Writers’ Workshop. 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. If you have questions about the group, please contact David Chia at duuchia@gmail.com.