September 2022
Coding Music and Sound
The Medford Public Library is offering an eight-week Coding Music and Sound course for teens in middle school and high school, conducted by CS First. Students will use Scratch to play musical notes, create a music video, and build an interactive music display. All skill levels are welcome. Sign-up is required and students are expected to attend all sessions (3:30 to 5 p.m. on September 30, October 7, October 14, October 21, October 28, November 4, November 18 and December 2).…
Find out more »October 2022
Saturday Family Story Time
The Medford Public Library presents a Saturday morning 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 »Monday Morning Mysteries: The Dry
The Medford Public Library begins a monthly Monday Morning Mysteries book gathering to discuss "The Dry" by Jane Harper. The group will meet at 10 a.m. on the first Monday of the month from October through May. Upcoming books on the schedule are "The Crow Trap" by Ann Cleeves (November 7) and "The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie" by Alan Bradley (December 5).
Find out more »Manga Drawing Lessons for Kids
The Medford Public library invites kids ages 8 to 12 to come learn the art of Manga with Maddi Ranieri. Registration is required; email Maddi at mranieri@minlib.net.
Find out more »Makerspace Drop-in for Kids
The Medford Public Library invites kids ages 8 and up to swing by the Makerspace in the new 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 »The History of Disney World’s EPCOT Center
The Medford Public Library is co-sponsoring an online event on the history of Walt Disney World’s EPCOT Center, led by historical presenter and lecturer Valerie Gugala. In the late 1970s, Disney decided to build a new theme park in Florida. However, there were two competing themes; which one would be built? Examine the history of EPCOT Center — Walt’s dream vs. what was eventually built. Also take a virtual tour of the park and discuss the history of some of…
Find out more »Grades 4-5 Book Club: Draw a Comic!
The Medford Public Library's book club for fourth- and fifth-graders meets to discuss "Draw a Comic!" by J.P. Coovert. With "Draw a Comic!" you'll learn to create and print your own comic books, following simple steps to sketch out story ideas and ink a comic page. You can check out the book from any Minuteman Library; bring it with you! To register, email 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 »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 »Billy Joel — The Piano Man
The Medford Public Library is co-sponsoring an online event, "Billy Joel — The Piano Man." Though Joel has not released a new rock album in over 27 years, he remains one of the world’s most popular live performers. Using performance and interview video clips, presenter Gary Wenstrup will trace the arc of Billy’s career from his humble beginnings in Hicksville, N.J., to his slow rise to fame. Wenstrup has taught college continuing education courses on the Beatles, Simon & Garfunkel…
Find out more »eBook, Audiobook, and Streaming Film and Video Drop-In Workshop
The Medford Public Library is hosting eBook, Audiobook, and Streaming film and video drop-in workshops on Thursday nights this fall through November 17. Advance registration is recommended but not required. To register, email Mike Crockett, Media Services Librarian, at mcrockett@minlib.net. It is recommended that attendees bring their device(s) and bring or obtain a library card along with your library card password/pin by calling the library at 781-395-7950.
Find out more »Medford’s Search for Wholeness: Mind, Body and Spirit
The Medford Public Library invites you to join Medford historian Dee Morris to learn about Medford's Search for Wholeness: Mind, Body and Spirit. Dee will talk about five Medford citizens and their good ideas: Edward Weston (1839-1929), professional pedestrian; Dr. Charlotte Rollins (1850-1951), holistic patient care; George Davenport (1833-1907), botanist and nature photographer; Shirley Kountze (modern times), envisioning a multicultural community; and Dr. Daniel Swan (1781-1864), the power of sunlight. RSVP through the library's online calendar.
Find out more »Saturday Family Story Time
The Medford Public Library presents a Saturday morning 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 »ASL Basics for Beginners
The Medford Public Library is offering a four-week virtual course, ASL Basics for Beginners, for ages 12 to 18. The program will be led by an ASL instructor from Signing Basics, LLC. Students will learn the Manual Alphabet, days of the week, food and snacks, ASL negations and affirmations, basic ASL sentence structure and more. Students are expected to attend all four Zoom sessions (6 to 6:45 p.m. on October 10, 17, 24 and 31). Sign-up is required through the library's…
Find out more »Grade 1 Book Club – Rot: The Cutest in the World!
The Medford Public Library’s First Grade Book Club meets to discuss today will be the picture book “Rot: The Cutest in the World!” by Ben Clanton. You can pick up a book to read in advance of the program by signing up with Tamar Siegel of the library staff at tsiegel@minlib.net.
Find out more »Tuesday Night Book Group: The Chancellor
The Medford Public Library's Tuesday Night Book Group begins a new season -- and resumes in-person meetings -- to discuss "The Chancellor: The Remarkable Odyssey of Angela Merkel," by Kati Marton. Books will be available approximately four weeks in advance. Please register through the library's online calendar. Upcoming book titles and meeting dates are "The Garden of Evening Mists" by Tan Twain Eng (November 8) and "The Four Winds" by Kristin Hannah (December 13).
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 Manga Drawing: Inking and Coloring
This month's manga drawing session at the Medford Public Library will focus on inking and coloring. 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. Sign-up is requried; register 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 »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 »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 »BookTok Book Club: Cemetery Boys
The Medford Public Library's BookTok Book Club for teens in grades 8 and up meets to discuss "Cemetery Boys," by Aiden Thomas. A copy of the book maybe be picked up in the Teen Section of the new Charlotte & William Bloomberg Library building up to one month before the meeting. The club meets in the Teen Section. Sign-up is required through the library's online calendar.
Find out more »eBook, Audiobook, and Streaming Film and Video Drop-In Workshop
The Medford Public Library is hosting eBook, Audiobook, and Streaming film and video drop-in workshops on Thursday nights this fall through November 17. Advance registration is recommended but not required. To register, email Mike Crockett, Media Services Librarian, at mcrockett@minlib.net. It is recommended that attendees bring their device(s) and bring or obtain a library card along with your library card password/pin by calling the library at 781-395-7950.
Find out more »LGBTQ+ Book Group: Orlando
The Medford Public Library's LGBTQ+ Book Group begins its 2022-23 season, meeting at the new Charlotte & William Bloomberg Library building to discuss "Orlando" by Virginia Woolf. 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…
Find out more »The Forgotten Nations: Native Tribes of New England
The Medford Public Library is co-sponsoring an online event, "The Forgotten Nations: Native Tribes of New England," led by Heather Bruegl, an independent Indigenous consultant and historian. Colonization happened early on in the New England area, as early as 1609, so many Native Nations and tribal histories were lost. Learn about the Nations that called this land home, where they are now and the thriving communities keeping their histories alive. Bruegel is a citizen of the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin…
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 if you are able so organizers know how much coffee to make!
Find out more »Slasher Horror Films Trivia Night
The Medford Public Library is co-presenting an online Slasher Horror Films Trivia Night event. Test your knowledge of slasher horror films, playing solo or with a team you organize. All you'll need is the ability to view slides on a screen. The trivia questions will be geared toward adults in challenge rating. If families want to play together, however, there are no “embarrassing” questions or content. There is a 30-team limit with a five-team wait list. Only one team member should…
Find out more »Saturday Family Story Time
The Medford Public Library presents a Saturday morning 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 »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 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 staff at mranieri@minlib.net.
Find out more »Needle Felted Hedgehogs for Teens
The Medford Public Library is holding a beginners class for ages 12 and up on how to make needle-felted hedgehogs. Learn how to use a barbed needle and merino wool roving to create your own felted hedgehog. You’ll learn how to sculpt basic shapes and attach them together. Participants will work in-person in the Maker Space. The instructor will be virtual, and participants will be able to watch a recorded video at home for up to one month after the…
Find out more »Culturally Curious: Art of the French Revolution
The Medford Public Library continues its monthly eight-part Zoom series on art appreciation with Jane Oneail, the founder of Culturally Curious, an arts education consulting firm specializing in art appreciation programs. Today's session is, "Off with Their Heads! The Art of the French Revolution." Jane Oneail holds a master’s in art history from Boston University and a master’s in education from the Harvard University Graduate School of Education. Sign up through the event page on the library's online calendar; Zoom links…
Find out more »Grades 2-3 Book Club: If America Were A Village
The Medford Public Library's book club for second- and third-graders meets to discuss "If America Were A Village" by David J. Smith. You can pick up a copy of the book to read in advance of the program by signing up with Sam Sednek of the library staff by email at ssednek@minlib.net.
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 »The Capital Crime of Witchcraft
The Medford Public Library invites you to "The Capital Crime of Witchcraft: What the Primary Sources Tell Us," presented by Margo Burns. This program focuses on the Salem witchcraft trials of 1692 and 1693, when 19 people were hanged and one crushed to death, with discussion of other colonial witchcraft cases in New Hampshire and Connecticut, and some of the connections of the Maine frontier to Salem. Margo Burns is the project manager and associate editor of "Records of the Salem Witch-Hunt," published…
Find out more »A Trip To Venice’s Canals & Islands
The Medford Public Library is co-sponsoring an online event," A Trip To Venice’s Canals & Islands," hosted by Jack Holmes. Romantic Venice captures the heart. Its canals and gondolas are legendary. Visit its iconic canals, neighborhoods and islands in this virtual armchair travel presentation from Jack Holmes, a travel photographer and owner of “Images From Near and Far” at Western Avenue Studios in Lowell. Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Tewksbury Library. Register through the Medford library's online calendar to receive…
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 »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's online calendar.
Find out more »Editing Pictures on Your Computer
The Medford Public Library is hosting a class on Editing Pictures on Your Computer, led by underwater and wildlife photographer Robert Michelson. This two-hour course in the Tech Lab will cover Adobe Photoshop Elements, Apple Photos software, basic color correction, white balancing, and sharing photos.Computers and laptops will be provided. The class is limited to 10 participants. Sign up 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) 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 »eBook, Audiobook, and Streaming Film and Video Drop-In Workshop
The Medford Public Library is hosting eBook, Audiobook, and Streaming film and video drop-in workshops on Thursday nights this fall through November 17. Advance registration is recommended but not required. To register, email Mike Crockett, Media Services Librarian, at mcrockett@minlib.net. It is recommended that attendees bring their device(s) and bring or obtain a library card along with your library card password/pin by calling the library at 781-395-7950.
Find out more »Stick Family Craft
The Medford Public Library is hosting a Stick Family Craft class for school-aged kids (ages 6 to 12). You can create a whole universe with just a few sticks. Registration is required; email Tamar Siegel of the library staff at tsiegel@minlib.net.
Find out more »Film Screening: Night of the Lepus
The Medford Public Library kicks off the holiday season with a showing of the 1972 cult classic "Night of the Lepus" in Bonsignore Hall at the Charlotte & William Bloomberg Library building. In the film (rated PG), an experiment gone wrong leads to a night of terror -- and giants rabbits -- in a small town. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m., with the movie (88 minutes) starting at 7. Note: Please enter through the rear parking lot doors. …
Find out more »Teen Creative Writing: Creating Characters
The Medford Public Library presents its monthly Teen Creative Writing session in the Youth Services Progtram Room of the new Charlotte & William Bloomberg Library building. 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. Today's session will focus on creating characters. Sign-up is required through the library's online calendar.
Find out more »Teen Graphic Novel Book Club: Delicious in Dungeon
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 "Delicious in Dungeon, v1," by Ryoko Kui. This book is available for pickup in the Teen Room. Sign-up is required through the library calendar online.
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 calendar online. 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 »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 »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. Email Sam Sednek of the library staff at ssednek@minlib.net to schedule your spot.
Find out more »Teen Craft Night: Cricut Keychains
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. Tonight, make acrylic keychains using the Cricut Maker. All materials will be provided. All materials provided. Sign-up is required through the online library calendar.
Find out more »eBook, Audiobook, and Streaming Film and Video Drop-In Workshop
The Medford Public Library is hosting eBook, Audiobook, and Streaming film and video drop-in workshops on Thursday nights this fall through November 17. Advance registration is recommended but not required. To register, email Mike Crockett, Media Services Librarian, at mcrockett@minlib.net. It is recommended that attendees bring their device(s) and bring or obtain a library card along with your library card password/pin by calling the library at 781-395-7950.
Find out more »Watergate at 50
The Medford Public Library is co-sponsoring an online event, "Watergate At 50: The Burglary That Changed The Nation," led by Daniel Breen, a Senior Lecturer in Legal Studies at Brandeis University. It has been called “The Scandal that Never Goes Away” — and with good reason. Fifty years after the break-in at the Democratic headquarters at the Watergate Hotel, we still do not know the full story of how the burglary came to happen. What we DO know is that…
Find out more »Exhibition Closing: Katie Cornog Watercolors
Today is the closing day of the Medford Public Library's third art exhibition at the new Charlotte & William Bloomberg Library building, a collection of watercolor paintings by Medford artist Katie Cornog. Cornog produces dynamic, colorful, contemporary watercolors with strong graphic compositions in a loose representational style. She has studied watercolor painting in the Boston area with several teachers, notably Gary Tucker, Marion Hall, Marjorie Glick and Karen Keough. Her library exhibition, featuring many Medford scenes, is on display in…
Find out more »Saturday Family Story Time
The Medford Public Library presents a Saturday morning 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 »Saturday Family Story Time
The Medford Public Library presents Saturday morning family story time (for ages 3 to 7) in the new Charlotte & William Bloomberg Library building. The session explores 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 »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. Registration is required…
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 welcome to go off in your own direction with the available materials. Meets in the Youth Services Program Room. No sign-up required; just drop in.
Find out more »November 2022
Grades 4-5 Book Club: Rabbit Chase
The Medford Public Library's book club for fourth- and fifth-graders meets to discuss "Rabbit Chase” by Elizabeth Lapensee. You can get the book at the library in advance of the program. Be sure to register with an email to Maddi Ranieri of the library staff at mranieri@minlib.net.
Find out more »Saturday Family Story Time
The Medford Public Library presents a Saturday morning 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 »Saturday Family Story Time
The Medford Public Library presents a Saturday morning 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 »Saturday Family Story Time
The Medford Public Library presents a Saturday morning 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 »Saturday Family Story Time
The Medford Public Library presents a Saturday morning 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.
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