September 2023
Teen Creative Writing: Stock Photo Stories
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 stock photo stories. 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 »Maker Space Badging: Sewing Machines
The Medford Public Library is giving patrons the training they need to "check out" the library's Maker Space just like the study rooms in the building. With today's session on sewing machines, you can earn a "badge" 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. For ages 16 and…
Find out more »The Art of Writing Poetry and Short Stories
Medford author Shirley Gerald Ware continues her fall sessions on The Art of Writing Poetry and Short Stories at the Medford Public Library. Ware is the author of 10 published books and founder of a literary magazine that publishes teen and adult writers. Her poetry is published on Facebook weekly and she is credited for writing over 200 poems and short stories. Remaining dates are October 3, 10 and 17.
Find out more »High School Chameleon: LGBTQIA+ Book & Media Bans in Schools
The Medford Public Library introduces Chameleon: High School, a drop-in group for LGBTQIAP+ youth and allies in grades 9-12. 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! Today's topic is LGBTQIA+ Book & Media Bans in Schools. Like the library's Middle School Chameleon program, no one is required to disclose any aspect of their identity in order to be part of the group.…
Find out more »Intro to Machine Sewing for Kids
The Medford Public Library offers another Intro to Machine Sewing workshop for kids ages 8 to 12. Learn about how to use a sewing machine and make your very own pencil case. 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 »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.
Find out more »PJ Story Time
The Medford Public Library presents another PJ Story Time at the 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 at the Charlotte & William Bloomberg library building. 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.
Find out more »Author Talk: Debbie Brosnan – The Effortless Kitchen
The Medford Public Library welcomes author Debbie Brosnan to talk about her book, "The Effortless Kitchen Cookbook," and the Effortless Kitchen concept. The Effortless Kitchen believes everyone can cook. Whether you are an experienced chef or just starting to make meals at home, everyone needs easy dinners they can turn to. Come hear Brosnan tell you about them. RSVP 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.
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 »Author Talk: Alison O’Leary – Massachusetts Micro-Adventures
The Medford Public Library welcomes back author Alison O’Leary for a presentation on a dozen day trip options in Massachusetts that are sure to excite your family and provide memories for years to come. Learn more about these locations and all the best information of navigating remote trails, renting boats, and water safety. 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, and the Berkshires." RSVP…
Find out more »Circle Time Story Time – Ages Birth to 2
The Medford Family Network hosts Circle Time Story Time for children ages birth to 2 at the Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library. Led by Miss Andrea Breen, the session features story telling, music and movement, and a sing-along. Capacity is 25. Advance sign-up is required through the MFN registration web page.
Find out more »Maker Space Badging: Cricut Cutting Machine
The Medford Public Library is offering 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 a "badge" 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. For ages 16…
Find out more »Circle Time Story Time – Ages 2 to 5
The Medford Family Network presents Circle Time Story Time for children ages 2 to 5 at the Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library. Led by Miss Andrea Breen, the session features story telling, an art activity, music and movement, and a sing-along. Capacity is 25. Advance sign-up is required through the MFN registration web page.
Find out more »Teen Graphic Novel Book Club: Banned Book Club
The Medford Public Library presents its Teen Graphic Novel Book Club, for teens in grades 6 and up. Being discussed today in the Youth Services Program Room will be "Banned Book Club" by Kim Hyun Sook. This book is available for pickup in the Teen Room. Sign-up 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 »Maker Space Badging: 3D Printing
The Medford Public Library is offering 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 3D printing, you can earn a "badge" 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. For ages 16 and over.…
Find out more »Maker Space Badging: General Safety
The Medford Public Library is offering 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 general safety, you can earn a "badge" 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. For ages 16 and over.…
Find out more »Maker Space Badging: Laser Cutter
The Medford Public Library is offering 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 using a laser cutter, you can earn a "badge" 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. For ages…
Find out more »October 2023
Circle Time Story Time – Ages Birth to 2
The Medford Family Network hosts Circle Time Story Time for children ages birth to 2 at the Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library. Led by Miss Angela, the program features story telling, music and movement, and a sing-along. Advance sign-up is required through the MFN registration web page (link is sent via email the preceding Friday; sign up through the MFN website).
Find out more »Monday Morning Mysteries: The Woman in the Library
The Medford Public Library's Monday Morning Mysteries book group meets to discuss "The Woman in the Library" by Sulari Gentill. Next month's title will be "The Silent Patient" by Alex Michaelides, to be discussed on November 6
Find out more »Circle Time Story Time – Ages 2 to 5
The Medford Family Network presents Circle Time Story Time for children ages 2 to 5 at the Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library. Led by Miss Angela, the program features story telling, music and movement, an art activity, and a sing-along. Capacity is 25. Advance sign-up is required through the MFN registration web page (link is sent via email the preceding Friday).
Find out more »Teen Maker Monday
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.
Find out more »Family Maker Night
The Medford Public Library invites kids ages 8 to 12, accompanied by an adult, to come to the Maker Space 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. Come for the whole time or just stay for a little.
Find out more »The Art of Writing Poetry and Short Stories
Medford author Shirley Gerald Ware continues her fall sessions on The Art of Writing Poetry and Short Stories at the Medford Public Library. Ware is the author of 10 published books and founder of a literary magazine that publishes teen and adult writers. Her poetry is published on Facebook weekly and she is credited for writing over 200 poems and short stories. Remaining dates are October 10 and 17.
Find out more »Mystic Makerspace: Fabric Bowls
The Mystic Makerspace invites you to a workshop on how to make fabric bowls. Participants will create a simple fabric bowls using strips of fabric and modge podge. Bring a bowl of any size, as this will be the form that you will use to shape the fabric. Once the fabric is dry, the bowl is removed and the fabric will retain its shape. 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 »Mini Pumpkin Painting for Teens
The Medford Public Library invites teens in middle and high school to a mini pumpkin painting workshop. Get in the fall spirit and paint a mini pumpkin! All materials will be provided. Sign up 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.
Find out more »Crochet Club for Teens
The Medford Public Library introduces a Crochet Club for teens in middle school and high school. Come learn the basics of crocheting or work on an existing project. All skill levels are welcome. Registration is required through the library's online calendar. Next month's meeting will take place at 6 p.m. on Thursday, November 2.
Find out more »Author Talk: Stephanie Schorow – A Boston Harbor Islands Adventure
The Medford Public Library hosts Medford author Stephanie Schorow for a talk on her book, "A Boston Harbor Islands Adventure: The Great Brewster Journal of 1891." In 1891, four intrepid women from Lowell sailed to a remote island in Boston Harbor for a 17-day escape from New England’s prim and proper society. Calling themselves the Scribe, the Aristocrat, the Acrobat, and the Autocrat, the women rusticated in a cottage on Great Brewster Island, reveling in the chance to shed their…
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 »Kids Comics Workshop
The Medford Public Library invites kids ages 6 to 12 to learn how comics are made and create your own with Boston cartoonist and comic artist Ludgy Jean-Baptiste, who goes by LJ-Baptiste. Meets in the Youth Services Program Room. Registration is required through the library's online calendar.
Find out more »The Art of Writing Poetry and Short Stories
Medford author Shirley Gerald Ware continues her fall sessions on The Art of Writing Poetry and Short Stories at the Medford Public Library. Ware is the author of 10 published books and founder of a literary magazine that publishes teen and adult writers. Her poetry is published on Facebook weekly and she is credited for writing over 200 poems and short stories. The final session will be on October 17.
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 »Tuesday Night Book Group: Thursday Murder Club
The Medford Public Library's Tuesday Night Book Group meets to discuss "The Thursday Murder Club" by Robert Osman. Books will be available approximately four weeks in advance. Please register through the library's online calendar. The group meets monthly on the second Tuesday. The title for next month's meeting, on November 14, will be "December ’41" by William Martin.
Find out more »Author Talk: Michael Raidbard – Lead Like a Pro
The Medford Public Library presents an evening with Michael Raidbard, author of the book "Lead Like a Pro: Effective Leadership Styles for Athletic Coaches." Athletic coaches are asked to wear more and more hats with each passing season, and in many cases, they are not receiving the support or training necessary to help them succeed in their ever-expanding roles. Drawing on over a decade spent as a college basketball coach, and original research conducted on what leadership styles and behaviors help…
Find out more »Author Q&A: Denny S. Bryce – The Other Princess
The Medford Public Library presents an online Q&A with historical fiction author Denny S. Bryce, whose new book, "The Other Princess: A Novel of Queen Victoria’s Goddaughter,” has an October 3 release date. The book is a stunning portrait of an African princess raised in Queen Victoria’s court and adapting to life in Victorian England. It is based on the real-life story of a recently rediscovered historical figure, Sarah Forbes Bonetta. Register through the library's online calendar to receive the…
Find out more »Makerspace Adult Drop-in
The Medford Public Library offers another drop-in time specifically for adults at the Makerspace in the Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library building. Come see what the Makerspace has to offer. Bring your own project or come and tinker with the library's supplies. Volunteer Emily Dibble will be present to help orient you to the space if you haven’t been there. No registration or badging required.
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 »Grades 4-5 Book Club: Bunnicula with Author James Howe
The Medford Public Library's book club for fourth- and fifth-graders will meet for a full hour this month because of a special guest: Author James Howe will visit to talk about what it was like to turn his classic book "Bunnicula" into a graphic novel. He'll also answer questions about what it’s like to write books for kids, or anything else you might want to ask. Each attendee will get a free copy of the book to keep and get…
Find out more »A Celebration of Animation with Marty Gitlin
The Medford Public Library welcomes award-winning author and pop culture historian Marty Gitlin, who will bring to life his book, "A Celebration of Animation: The 100 Greatest Cartoon Characters in Television History." Gitlin ranks the funniest, coolest, and most influential cartoon characters ever, from Bugs Bunny and Popeye to Snoopy and SpongeBob SquarePants. Learn interesting facts about these characters and their history. Register through the library's online calendar.
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 »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, 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 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 »Chinese Calligraphy Lesson
The Medford Public Library invites you to join Chinese Culture Connection to learn about the importance of the art of Chinese calligraphy, and then get into demonstration and practice. At the end of the program, each participant will be able to take home their artwork. Registration is required through the library's online calendar.
Find out more »LGBTQ+ Book Group: Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil
The Medford Public Library's LGBTQ+ Book Group meets to discuss "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil: A Savannah Story" by John Berendt. 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 in Bonsignore Hall for coffee and a discussion of new and interesting books. No assigned reading or registration required, just drop in.
Find out more »Teen Home School Maker Club
The Medford Public Library invites home schooled tweens and teens ages 11 and up to its monthly Home School Maker Club. Learn and make something new each month. Meets in the Maker Space. All materials 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 »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 »Mystic Makerspace Fixit Clinic
Mystic Makerspace presents another Fixit Clinic at the Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library. A Fixit Clinic celebrates repair through all-ages, do-it-together, hands-on, fix-n-learn, community-based discovery and disassembly. People bring broken, non-functioning things — electronics, small appliances, toys, bicycles, jewelry, fabric items, etc. — for assessment, disassembly, and — hopefully — repair. Registration is required through the library's online calendar. You will be contacted after you register to get information on what you are bringing and sign up for…
Find out more »Author Talk: Leslie Absher – Spy Daughter, Queer Girl
The Medford Public Library welcomes author Leslie Absher to talk about her book, "Spy Daughter, Queer Girl," in which she pursues the truth: of her family, her identity, and her father’s role in Greece’s CIA-backed junta. As a guide, Absher brings readers to the shade of plane trees in Greece, to queer discos in Boston, and to tense diner meals with her aging CIA father. As a memoirist, Absher renders a lifetime of hazy, shapeshifting truths in high-definition vibrance. Infused with a journalist’s…
Find out more »Teen Comics Workshop
The Medford Public Library presents a Comics Workshop for teens in grades 6 to 12. Learn the art of crafting your own original character-driven comics with Boston cartoonist and comic artist Ludgy Jean-Baptiste, who goes by LJ-Baptiste. All supplies will be provided by the library. Meets in the Youth Services Program Room. Sign up is required through the library's online calendar.
Find out more »Teen Buttons and Books
Buttons and Books, a new drop-in book club for middle schoolers (grades 6 to 8), meets in the Maker Space at the Medford Public Library. Come make buttons while you talk about books. There are no assigned books in this book club; instead, you’ll talk about books you love, books you love to hate, books you can’t wait to read, and more! No sign-up is required.
Find out more »How to Podcast with Danielle Balocca
The Medford Public Library invites you to learn about how to create and record a podcast with Danielle Balocca, hose of the podcast Medford Bytes. This two-session class will meet in the Tech Lab. Space is limited. Register through the library's online calendar. The second session of the class will be 6 p.m. on Monday, October 23.
Find out more »Kids’ Cardboard Building Fest
The Medford Public Library presents a Cardboard Building Fest for kids ages 8 to 12. You can turn cardboard into anything with just a little imagination. And tape. Come for an evening of experimenting with cardboard and building anything you can think up. Registration is required through the library's online calendar.
Find out more »The Art of Writing Poetry and Short Stories
Medford author Shirley Gerald Ware concludes her fall sessions on The Art of Writing Poetry and Short Stories at the Medford Public Library. Ware is the author of 10 published books and founder of a literary magazine that publishes teen and adult writers. Her poetry is published on Facebook weekly and she is credited for writing over 200 poems and short stories.
Find out more »Grade 1 Book Club: The Very Last Castle
The Medford Public Library’s First Grade Book Club meets to discuss “The Very Last Castle" by Travis Jonker. Please note that this club is only for children in first grade. Registration is required through the library's online calendar. Books will be available at the library approximately one month in advance.
Find out more »Maker Space Badging: Cricut Cutting Machine
The Medford Public Library is offering 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 a "badge" 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. For ages 16…
Find out more »Historical Fiction Brook Group: The Rose Code
The Medford Public Library introduces its new Historical Fiction Brook Group, which will meet on the third Wednesday of the month at 10 a.m. Being discussed today will be "The Rose Code" by Kate Quinn. Register through the library's online calendar; you need only register for one session to be added to the group. Upcoming titles are "The Personal Librarian" by Marie Benedict (November 15) and "Hamnet" by Maggie O’Farrell (December 20).
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 »Dance Caliente Cha Cha Class
Dance away your cares at the Medford Public Library as Dance Caliente presents a fun and lively lesson on the Cha Cha. Dancers of all levels and ages are invited to attend. Founded in 1998 by Eileen Herman-Haase and Raul Nieves, Dance Caliente brings a contagious enthusiasm to their instruction. Bring water and comfortable shoes. Register through the library's online calendar. The final fall Dance Caliente class at the library will be on the Night Club 2-Step on November 15.…
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.
Find out more »Teen Anime Afternoon
Attention teens teens in grades 6 and up: Do you love manga and anime? Join your fellow fans in Bonsignore Hall at the Medford Public Library to discuss your favorite series, eat Japanese snacks, watch anime, and more! Sign up is required through the library's online calendar.
Find out more »Library Digital Resources Workshop
The Medford Public Library presents another Digital Resources Workshop, teaching you how to access eBooks, audiobooks, steaming video and music, databases, and more. Your library card gives you access to language learning through the Mango App; lifelong learning through Ancestry Library Edition; LearningExpress Library and Universal Class; eBooks and Audiobooks through hoopla and Libby; streaming video through Kanopy; and cutting-edge scholarly, peer-reviewed journal articles on just about any subject through Gale, Britannica, and Credo Reference. All you need is your…
Find out more »Kids’ Home School Maker Club
The Medford Public Library invites home schooled kids ages 8 to 12 to its Home School Maker Club, offered in the Maker Space on the third Friday each month. Learn and make something new each session. All materials provided. Registration is required through the library's online calendar. Questions? Email Sam Donahue, senior children's librarian, at sdonahue@minlib.net.
Find out more »Library Movie: Them!
The Medford Public Library presents a free showing of the classic 1954 monster movie "Them!" in Bonsignore Hall. In the film, the earliest atomic tests in New Mexico cause common ants to mutate into giant man-eating monsters that threaten civilization. Starring James Whitmore, Edmund Gwenn, Joan Weldon and James Arness. Running time is 1 hour, 34 minutes. Refreshments provided.
Find out more »Bluey Storytime
The Medford Public Library presents Bluey Storytime for ages 3 to 7. Bring your best Australian accents and enjoy stories, songs, crafts, and maybe even a game or two of keepy-uppy at this special Bluey-themed storytime (for real life)! No registration required, just drop in like a regular Saturday storytime.
Find out more »Mystic Project JustFlix Screening
The Mystic Project presents the first screening of works from its JustFlix program, in which youth participants from the Medford Housing Authority learn the art of modern storytelling by creating digital videos on cell phones, telling their stories of social justice, community justice, and beyond. The films, to be shown in Bonsignore Hall, reflect on the interplay between the participant's experiences, their ideas of justice, and the strengths of their community. Viewer discretion is advised. The program also will feature…
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.
Find out more »Grades 2-3 Book Club: Meet Yasmin!
The Medford Public Library's book club for second- and third-graders meets to discuss "Meet Yasmin!" by Saadia Faruqi. Register through the library's online calendar, then swing by the library to pick up a copy of the book, which will be available starting approximately one month in advance. Please note: This club is only for children in second or third grade.
Find out more »Teen Creative Writing: Interviews
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 interviews. 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 »Makerspace Adult Drop-in
The Medford Public Library offers another drop-in time specifically for adults at the Makerspace in the Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library building. Come see what the Makerspace has to offer. Bring your own project or come and tinker with the library's supplies. No registration or badging required.
Find out more »How to Podcast with Danielle Balocca
The Medford Public Library invites you to learn about how to create and record a podcast with Danielle Balocca, hose of the podcast Medford Bytes. This is the second of two session and will meet in the Tech Lab. Space is limited. Register through the library's online calendar.
Find out more »Yarn Art for School-aged Children
The Medford Public Library presents a workshop for school-aged children on making are out of yarn. Come create a 2-D masterpiece out of yarn. Registration is required through the library's online calendar.
Find out more »Author Talk: Daniel A. Gagon – A Salem Witch
The Medford Public Library welcomes historian Daniel A. Gagnon to discuss his recent biography of Salem Witch Trials victim Rebecca Nurse, Historian Daniel A. Gagnon will discuss his recent biography of Salem Witch Trials victim Rebecca Nurse, "A Salem Witch: The Trial, Execution, and Exoneration of Rebecca Nurse." Gagnon will take questions from the audience following the presentation, and his book will be available for purchase.
Find out more »Maker Space Badging: Sewing Machines
The Medford Public Library is giving patrons the training they need to "check out" the library's Maker Space just like the study rooms in the building. With today's session on sewing machines, you can earn a "badge" 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. For ages 16 and…
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.
Find out more »PJ Story Time
The Medford Public Library presents another PJ Story Time at the 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 at the Charlotte & William Bloomberg library building. 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.
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.
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 »November 2023
Family Maker Night
The Medford Public Library invites kids ages 8 to 12, accompanied by an adult, to come to the Maker Space 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. Come for the whole time or just stay for a little.
Find out more »