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  • Reading Buddies

    Reading Buddies
    Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MA

    The Medford Public Library invites kids to drop in for its weekly Reading Buddies program. Come practice your reading skills by reading aloud to teen volunteers. Reading Buddies will be available for 30-minute increments and happy to listen to you read whatever book(s) you'd like. Buddies will offer an encouraging ear and will only jump …

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    Free
  • Teen Maker Night

    Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MA

    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 …

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    Free
  • Knit and/or Crochet Night

    Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MA

    An informal group of knitters, crocheters, and fiber artists meets in the Local History Room of the library on the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. Bring a project to work on and have friends nearby to ask questions when you need help. All experience levels and ages are invited to attend.  

    Free
  • A House Restored: Tragedies and Triumphs of Saving a New England Colonial

    Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MA

    The Medford Historical Society & Museum presents a talk at the library by Lee McColgan on his book, "A House Restored: The Tragedies and Triumphs of Saving a New England Colonial." Old houses share their secrets only if they survive. Trading the corporate ladder for a stepladder, McColgan commits to preserving the ramshackle Loring House, …

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    Free
  • Exhibition Opening: Pollen! (Returns)

    Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MA

    This month's art exhibition at the Medford Public Library is "Pollen! (Returns)," featuring the work of 23 members of the nonprofit arts organization ArtsMedford. The juried show explores the themes of growth, renewal, and the vibrancy of the spring season. The exhibition will be on display in the library's second-floor gallery through April 28 during …

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    Free
  • MakerSpace Sewing Badge Class

    Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MA

    The Medford Public Library invites you to join Molly Dunn, resident sewing expert, for a 101 level class to get you certified to use the MakerSpace sewing machines. MakerSpace badging classes are for ages 16 and over. Registration is required through the library's online calendar.  

    Free
  • Teen Creative Writing: World Building

    Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MA

    The Medford Public Library presents a Teen Creative Writing session focusing on world 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. Meets in the Tech Lab. Sign-up is required through the library's online calendar.  

    Free
  • Quiet MakerSpace Drop-in

    Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MA

    The Medford Public Library presents a Quiet Drop-in at the MakerSpace. Stop by and work on your personal projects in a quieter environment. An in-house expert will be available to answer questions about how to use the space and equipment. If you're neurodivergent, struggle with loud environments, or just need to focus on your project …

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    Free
  • An Evening with Poet Terry E. Carter

    Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MA

    The Medford Public Library invites you to celebrate National Poetry Month with an evening with Terry E. Carter, who was the city's inaugural Poet Laureate from 2021 to 2023. Carter has been developing his craft for decades and has published six books of poetry, with a seventh book in the works. He is a classically-trained …

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    Free
  • Unbox Book Club for Teens

    Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MA

    The Medford Public Library holds another session of the Unbox Book Club, its 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 registration required.  

    Free