June 2023
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 »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 »Amazing & Marvelous Mondays – Ages 0 to 2
The Medford Family Network has started a new program at the Medford Public Library, "Amazing & Marvelous Mondays with Mondays with Miss Angela," for children up to age 2 featuring storytelling, a sing-a-long, and music and movement. Capacity is 25. Registration is required through the MFN online sign-up page.
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 »Amazing & Marvelous Mondays – Ages 2 to 5
The Medford Family Network has started a new program at the Medford Public Library, "Amazing & Marvelous Mondays with Mondays with Miss Angela," for children age 2 to 5 featuring an art activity, storytelling, a sing-a-long, and music and movement. Capacity is 25. Registration is required through the MFN online sign-up page.
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 »Popsicle Stick Puzzles
The Medford Public Library invites kids in kindergarten through grade 5 to come learn how to paint a picture onto popsicle sticks, and then turn them into a puzzle! Registration required through the library's online calendar.
Find out more »Mystic Makerspace: Embroidered Photographs
Have some old photographs lying around that aren’t frame-worthy? Want to bring new life to them? Join the Mystic Makerspace for a beginners photograph embroidery class to learn how to explore embroidery using a different material: photographs! Feel free to bring your own photographs, but there will be a pile to pick from if you don’t have any. No prior embroidery experience necessary. This workshop is for ages 16 and over. 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 »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 »Maker Space Badging: Sewing
The Medford Public Library is hoping to get you the training you need to "check out" the library's Maker Space just like the study rooms in the building. Beginning with today's session on sewing, you can earn "badges" this summer and gain more exclusive access to the Maker Space and its contents. Once courses are complete, your library card will note you have more access to the Maker Space so you can "borrow" the room when it is available. Register…
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 »Medford Public Library Fairy Tale Ball
Come one, come all to the Medford Public Library's Fairy Tall Ball. Come in costume for this free family fun event as the library kicks off summer reading There will be face painting, sword fighting, a bounce castle, a dance party, a sensory space, balloon animals, magic, and mayhem.
Find out more »Amazing & Marvelous Mondays – Ages 0 to 2
The Medford Family Network has started a new program at the Medford Public Library, "Amazing & Marvelous Mondays with Mondays with Miss Angela," for children up to age 2 featuring storytelling, a sing-a-long, and music and movement. Capacity is 25. Registration is required through the MFN online sign-up page.
Find out more »Amazing & Marvelous Mondays – Ages 2 to 5
The Medford Family Network has started a new program at the Medford Public Library, "Amazing & Marvelous Mondays with Mondays with Miss Angela," for children age 2 to 5 featuring an art activity, storytelling, a sing-a-long, and music and movement. Capacity is 25. Registration is required through the MFN online sign-up page.
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 »Kids Drawing Class
The Medford Public Library invites kids 8 to 12 to a new drawing class. You'll learn something new each month. All skill levels welcome. Supplies provided by the library. Registration is required through the library's online calendar.
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 »Author Talk: Malinda Lo – Last Night at the Telegraph Club
The Medford Public Library welcomes award-winning author Malinda Lo for a presentation on the historical research behind her 2021 National Book Award winning young adult novel "Last Night at the Telegraph Club." All attendees will receive a free copy of this book. This event is for teens and adults. Registration is required through the library's online calendar.
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 »LearningExpress Workshop
The Medford Public Library invites you to a workshop series on LearningExpress, a Test Prep eBook, Learning, and Career resource newly offered through the library. Learn how to use LearningExpress learning modules Career Preparation, High School Equivalency Center, Adult Core Skills, Computer Skills and more. Space is limited. Register through the library's online calendar. Additional workshops will be offered on July 13 and August 17, both Thursdays.
Find out more »‘Coming Together’ with Frederick Law Olmsted
The Medford Historical Society & Museum present the program “ 'Coming Together' with Frederick Law Olmsted," with speaker Isabel Schulman of Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site in Brookline. As the nation's first landscape architect, Olmsted designed parks with purpose: to better connect people with their health, their spirit, with nature and with each other. Olmsted wrote how time spent in a public park could animate local citizens “with a common purpose . . ., each individual adding by his…
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 »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 »Kids Stained Glass Sun Catchers Workshop
The Medford Public Library is holding a Stained Glass Sun Catchers Workshop for kids in grades kindergarten through 5. Using kid-friendly materials, create your own suncatchers made to look like real stained glass. Registration is required through the library's online calendar. Questions? Contact Tamar Siegel of the library staff at tsiegel@minlib.net.
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 »Lost Towns of the Swift River Valley
The Medford Public Library welcomes author and historian Elena Palladino for a talk on her book, "Lost Towns of the Swift River Valley: Drowned by the Quabbin." In April 1938, Swift River Valley residents held a farewell ball to mark the demise of the quintessential New England town of Enfield and its three smaller neighbors, Greenwich, Dana and Prescott, as the Commonwealth of Massachusetts sacrificed these three towns to build the Quabbin, a massive reservoir of drinking water for residents…
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 »Library Patio Concert: The Spring Hill Rounders
The Medford Public Library begins a summer series of concerts on its Cummings Terrace outdoor patio, presenting The Spring Hill Rounders, which bills itself as "a country-rock band in a bluegrass body." Members are Medford resident Neil Helme, David Rizzuti and Danny Erker. Other concerts in the series will feature the Marc Berger Trio on Thursday, July 27, and Magnificent Danger on Thursday, August 24.
Find out more »Maker Space Badging: Cricut Cutting Machine
The Medford Public Library is hoping to get you the training you need to "check out" the library's Maker Space just like the study rooms in the building. With today's session on the Cricut cutting machine, you can earn "badges" this summer and gain more exclusive access to the Maker Space and its contents. Once courses are complete, your library card will note you have more access to the Maker Space so you can "borrow" the room when it is…
Find out more »Camp Half-Blood
Calling all demigods ages 8 to 12: The Medford Public Library invites you to come spend the afternoon at Camp Half-Blood. Learn your godly parentage and prove yourself a worthy hero through Greek mythology trivia, then make a mythically awesome craft to take home. Registration is required through the library's online calendar.
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 »Kinsey Scales Pride Concert
The Medford Public Library invites you to celebrate LGBTQIA+ Pride Month a cappella style with a concert by Kinsey Scales. With music from a wide range of artists including Janelle Monáe, Florence & the Machine, Fleetwood Mac, Hozier, and more, you’re sure to find something to jam to. Founded in 2017, Kinsey Scales is oriented toward providing a supportive community and a safer space for the performance of a cappella music within diverse gender and sexuality communities.
Find out more »Balloon Twisting Workshop
The Medford Public Library presents a balloon twisting workshop is for children ages 8 to 12. Come learn how to twist balloons into animals. Registration is required through the library's online calendar.
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 »Mystic Makerspace: Cricut Basics
The Mystic Makerspace invites you to a Cricut Basics Workshop to learn how to use smart cutting machines by pulling designs from the Cricut Design Library, or creating your own designs on your computer or mobile device. This workshop is for ages 16 and over. Registration 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 »Author Talk: Alison O’Leary – The A-Z of Hiking
The Medford Public Library presents author Alison O’Leary for a presentation on all of the things to consider when planning a hiking trip, whether venturing out locally or planning an extended trip into the mountains. She'll discuss safety, gear, footwear, whether dogs can go, how much water to bring, and more in preparation for summer adventures. O'Leary is the co-author of "AMC's Best Day Hikes near Boston" and "Inns and Adventures: A History and Explorer's Guide to Vermont, New Hampshire,…
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 »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 »Circus Minimus
The Medford Public Library presents Circus Minimus, an all-ages, One-Man Circus-in-a-Suitcase that gives everyone an opportunity to participate in an enthralling, whimsical celebration of the imagination. From Kevin O’Keefe’s suitcase emerges an entire circus: tent, band, lights, the boisterous ringmaster Steve Fitzpatrick, the officious Mervin Merkle, the incredible Bumbilini Family, the Magician to the Stars Clyde Zerbini, and Keefer – an innocent trying to run away and join the circus. However, the most important performers emerge from the audience. Each…
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 »Flower Arranging Class
The Medford Public Library presents a class in flower arranging with farm-grown flowers and fillers from Wright Locke Farm in Winchester. Register thought the library's online calendar starting June 1.
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 »Acrobat Li Liu
The Medford Public Library invites you to enjoy an amazing acrobatic performance with Li Liu. You might even get pulled onstage to learn ribbon dancing and plate spinning! This performance is for all ages. No sign-up required; just drop in.
Find out more »Maker Space Badging: Cricut Cutting Machine
The Medford Public Library is hoping to get you the training you need to "check out" the library's Maker Space just like the study rooms in the building. With today's session on the Cricut cutting machine, you can earn "badges" this summer and gain more exclusive access to the Maker Space and its contents. Once courses are complete, your library card will note you have more access to the Maker Space so you can "borrow" the room when it is…
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 »Mystic Makerspace: Dried Lantern Flowers
The Mystic Makerspace presents a workshop on making dried lantern flowers. Create paper mache lanterns to light up your summer nights. You'll decorate yours with an assortment of dried flowers and foliage. (These will be provided, but you can also bring your own pressed flowers from home.) This workshop is for ages 16 and over. 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 »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 »Terri Lyne Carrington Concert – Set 1
The Medford Public Library welcomes home Medford native Terri Lyne Carrington for two performances in Bonsignore Hall. Carrington is an NEA Jazz Master, Doris Duke Artist, and three-time Grammy award-winning drummer, composer, producer and educator. She serves as founder and artistic director of the Berklee Institute of Jazz and Gender Justice. She has performed on more than 100 recordings over her 40-year career and has toured and recorded with luminaries such as Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Stan Getz, Esperanza Spalding,…
Find out more »Terri Lyne Carrington Concert – Set 2
The Medford Public Library welcomes home Medford native Terri Lyne Carrington for two performances in Bonsignore Hall. Carrington is an NEA Jazz Master, Doris Duke Artist, and three-time Grammy award-winning drummer, composer, producer and educator. She serves as founder and artistic director of the Berklee Institute of Jazz and Gender Justice. She has performed on more than 100 recordings over her 40-year career and has toured and recorded with luminaries such as Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Stan Getz, Esperanza Spalding,…
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 Patio Concert: Marc Berger Trio
The Medford Public Library continues its summer series of concerts on its Cummings Terrace outdoor patio with the Marc Berger Trio. Berger specializes in American roots songs. He has performed at Austin’s South by Southwest Music Festival and The Kerrville and Falcon Ridge Folk Festivals and has opened shows for Bob Dylan and other national acts. The final concert in the series will feature Magnificent Danger on Thursday, August 24.
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 »Library Patio Concert: Magnificent Danger
The Medford Public Library continues its summer series of concerts on its Cummings Terrace outdoor patio with the brass band Magnificent Danger. Magnificent Danger is a collective of mobile brass and percussion dishing out weird and funky mashups of iconic tunes from your favorite video games and anime. The band's eclectic fusion of big band, New Orleans second line, riot jazz, funk, and hip-hop creates a bizarre but danceable party appreciated by musicians and nerds alike.
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