April 2024
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 »Library Tour for Seniors
Attention Medford seniors: Do you want to get to know the Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library building? Or do you need transportation there? Sign up for a guided tour of the library led by Zoey Mills, head of reference services. Explore the library's spaces such as the Local History Room, Tech Lab, and Maker Space. At the end of the tour, Zoey will give a brief overview on how to use Libby, hoopla, and Kanopy on your smart…
Find out more »How to Combat Fake News
The Medford Public Library invites you to join Zoey Mills, head of reference services, to learn more about fake news, how to combat it, and how to become a better-informed consumer of news. This program is for adults and will meet in the Tech Lab. RSVP through the library's online calendar.
Find out more »Reading with Ryan for Beginning Readers
The Medford Public Library presents another edition of "Reading with Ryan" for beginning readers. Ryan, the coolest dog around, 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 Ryan, who just NEEDS to hear you read. Registration is required through the library's online calendar. If the event is full, please email Sam Donahue, senior…
Find out more »Reverse Painting for Teens
The Medford Public Library presents a class on reverse painting for teens in middle school and high school. Learn about the centuries-old art of reverse glass painting and create your own reverse painting. Choose one of three images, and paint it using acrylic paint on clear acetate. All supplies will be provided. Sign up is required through the library's online calendar.
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. Advance sign-up is required through the MFN registration web page.
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. Advance sign-up is required through the MFN registration web page.
Find out more »Teen Graphic Novel Book Club: Bash!
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 "Bash! v1" by Rudy Gobert. This book is available for pickup in the Teen Room. Sign-up is required through the library's online calendar.
Find out more »Caitlin’s Book Club for Teens
Medford Public Library teen volunteer Caitlin is leading a discussion about "The Hunger Games," by Suzanne Collins. You can pick up a copy of the book in the Teen Section ahead of time so you’ll be ready to discuss. Meets in the Youth Services Study 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 a study room. With this session on 3D printing, you can earn a "badge" and gain more exclusive access to the Maker Space and its contents. Once a course is 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. Register through…
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 a study room. With this session on general safety, you can earn a "badge" and gain more exclusive access to the Maker Space and its contents. Once a course is 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. Register through…
Find out more »Chess in Medford Square
The Medford Chess Club invites you to its weekly meet-up in Medford Square, taking place in the second-floor gallery at the library. The club has chess sets, chess clocks, and helpful members to teach you the rules if you're new to the game. Players of all ages and skill levels are welcome, but those under age 12 must be accompanied by an adult or mature older sibling. There are no membership dues or fees to play. Visit the club’s website…
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 a study room. With this session on using a Glowforge laser cutter, you can earn a "badge" and gain more exclusive access to the Maker Space and its contents. Once a course is 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 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.
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. Advance sign-up is required through the MFN registration web page.
Find out more »Grades 2-3 Book Club: Olga and the Smelly Thing from Nowhere
The Medford Public Library's book club for second- and third-graders meets to discuss "Olga and the Smelly Thing from Nowhere" by Elise Gravel. Register through the library's online calendar, then visit the library to pick up a copy of the book. Please note: This club is only for children in second or third grade.
Find out more »Mystic Makerspace: Embossed Cards
The Mystic Makerspace presents a workshop on how to create embossed cards for Mother’s Day or other occasions. Make them to send and share, or create a set to give as a gift. This class is for ages 16 and over. Registration is required through the library's online calendar. If the class is full, please email Molly Dunn of the library staff at mdunn@minlib.net to be added to the waitlist.
Find out more »Exhibition Closing: Medford High Artists
Today concludes the Medford Public Library's art exhibition for April, featuring works from a selection of artists from Medford High School. The exhibition is on view in the second-floor gallery of the library during regular hours. Scheduled to be exhibited in May is work by collage and quilt artist Rita Ortolino-Dioguardi.
Find out more »High School Chameleon: Youth Pride Prep
High School Chameleon, the Medford Public Library’s drop-in group for LGBTQIAP+ youth and allies in grades 9 to 12, meets in Bonsignore Hall. Today's topic is Youth Pride prep. 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 »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 own drawstring bag. Registration is required through the library's online calendar.
Find out more »May 2024
Exhibition Opening: Rita Ortolino-Dioguardi
The Medford Public Library's art exhibit for May will feature works by collage and quilt artist Rita Ortolino-Dioguardi. Rita has been creating collage art since a young girl. What started as childhood art projects has bloomed into unique and colorful pieces of art. These stunning images are spontaneous creations. Her paper collages are created by ripping, not cutting, simple splashes of color from magazines and glossy advertisements, and her quilts are born from simple scraps of material. Each piece of original…
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 »Creative Music Workshop for Kids
The Medford Public Library is offering a Creative Music Workshop for kids ages 8 to 12. From trying out a couple instruments (and yes, voice counts!) to basic improv song creation and more, you’ll get to make your own kind of music at this music workshop. All skill levels welcome. Registration is required through the library's online calendar.
Find out more »Teen Creative Writing: Flash Fiction
The Medford Public Library presents its monthly Teen Creative Writing session in the Teen Section of the Charlotte & William Bloomberg Library building. Today's session will focus on flash fiction. 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 »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 »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. Registration is required through the library's online calendar.
Find out more »Crochet Club for Teens
The Medford Public Library hosts its 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.
Find out more »Library Database of the Month: Microfilm and Medford Daily Mercury Collection
In this edition of the Medford Public Library's Database of the Month series, join Head of Reference Services Zoey Mills in the Local History Room to learn about how to use the microfilm machine and how to access the Medford Daily Mercury Collection. The library has copies of the Mercury newspaper on microfilm from its founding in 1880 to its closing in 2017. RSVP 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 »Artepreneurs Youth Art Sale
The Mystic Project invites you to an art sale showcasing the work of participants in the Mystic Project's Artepreneurs Youth program. Artepreuners Youth is a weekly afterschool program where youth harness their creative skills to recycle and repurpose waste materials into saleable art, while learning about conservation, and entrepreneurship skills. This year, the Artepreneurs are venturing into the world of art kits; their curiosity has stimulated new interests in learning how to assemble at-home DIY crafting kits, repurposing materials, preparing…
Find out more »Taylor’s Book Club for Teens: Turtles All the Way Down
Teens in grades 7 to 12 are invited to join Medford Public Library teen volunteer for a discussion about the book "Turtles All the Way Down" by John Green. Pick up a copy of the book in the Teen Section ahead of time so you’ll be ready to discuss. The session will be held in the Youth Services Study Room. Sign-up is required through the library's online calendar.
Find out more »Friends of the Library Trivia Night
CACHE member Friends of the Medford Public Library is holding its annual Trivia Night fundraiser at the Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library. Assemble your team in advance or create a team on the night. Tickets are $25 per person. There will be a cash bar, so this event is for ages 21 and over. Space is limited, so registration is required through the online event page. Tickets will NOT be available at the door.
Find out more »Monday Morning Mysteries: The Mitford Murders
The Medford Public Library's Monday Morning Mysteries book group meets to discuss "The Mitford Murders" by Jessica Fellowes. RSVP through the library's online calendar. Next month's title will be "Small Mercies" by Denis Lehane, to be discussed on June 3.
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 »Fairy Houses Workshop for Kids
The Medford Public Library invites kids aged 5 and up to come make your very own fairy house out of a flower pot and other found objects. All supplies provided. Registration is required through the library's online calendar.
Find out more »Maker Space Badging: Sewing
The Medford Public Library is giving patrons the training they need to "check out" the library's Maker Space just like its study rooms. With this session on sewing, you can earn a "badge" and gain more exclusive access to the Maker Space and its contents. Once a course is 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. Register through…
Find out more »Author Visit: Jarrett J. Krosoczka
The Medford Public Library welcomes Jarrett J. Krosoczka, the author of the "Lunch Lady" graphic novel series, "Hey Kiddo," and more. He’ll give a presentation on how he became a graphic novelist, how he writes books, and then answer questions from the audience while he draws. His drawing will be projected onto a screen so everyone will be able to watch up close. Everyone attending is required to register through the library's online calendar.
Find out more »Mystic Makerspace: Polymer Clay Pens
The Mystic Makerspace presents a workshop on how to make polymer clay pens. You will use polymer clay to create beautiful and colorful designs to cover everyday pens. Liven up your writing collection or give them as gifts. You will finish making the pens in the class but you will need to bake them in the oven at home to complete the process. This class is for ages 16 and over. Registration is required through the library's online calendar starting…
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 »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 a study room. With this session on the Cricut cutting machine, you can earn a "badge" and gain more exclusive access to the Maker Space and its contents. Once a course is 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 »Bilingual Storytime: The Real Cinco de Mayo Story
The Medford Public Library presents a bilingual story time for ages 5 and up with a reading of "The Real Cinco de Mayo Story"/"La Verdadera Historia del Cinco de Mayo." Learn the true history behind Cinco de Mayo, an often-misunderstood holiday. Is this the date when Mexico celebrates independence? What does Cinco de Mayo mean to Mexicans and to the U.S.? When did the celebration start? The story will be presented in both English and Spanish. This is a great opportunity…
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 »Haitian Heritage Month: Film Screening – 1804
The City of Medford begins a series of Haitian Heritage Month events with a screening of the film "1804: The History of Haiti" in Bonsignore Hall at the library. The 2017 documentary tells the story of how Haiti won its independence, carrying out the first-ever successful slave rebellion. After the film (1 hour, 55 minutes) there will be a moderated conversation by Charlot Lucien, a Haitian-born storyteller, visual artist, and lecturer on Haitian culture and history. There also will be…
Find out more »Mystery Book Club for Teens: Bianca Torre is Afraid of Everything
The Medford Public Library's Mystery Book Club for Teens meets to discuss "Bianca Torre is Afraid of Everything" by Justine Pucella Winans. A copy of the book may be picked up in the Teen Section up to one month before the meeting. Sign-up is required through the library's online calendar.
Find out more »LGBTQ+ Book Group: The Chosen and the Beautiful
The Medford Public Library's LGBTQ+ Book Group meets to discuss "The Chosen and the Beautiful" by Nghi Vo. 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 Nicole Perrault of the library staff at nperrault@minlib.net or 781-475-5735.
Find out more »Playtime with the Wombats
The Medford Public Library invites kids ages 3 to 7 to come come play with Work It Out Wombats, a free pop-up event hosted by GBH. Come try fun, hands-on activities with your favorite PBS KIDS characters and see if you can work it out — just like the Wombats!
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 »Haitian Heritage Month: Children’s Book Read
The City of Medford continues its series of Haitian Heritage Month events with a Haitian Children’s Book read/lap sit read by Dr. Mariette Ayala, followed by Haitian Arts and Crafts to match the stories read. The series concludes next Saturday, May 18, with a Create Your Own Haitian Art workshop at the Medford Family Network and a Haitian Flag Day Celebration at Andrews Middle School. The series is a collaboration between the City of Medford’s Health Department, Medford Family Network,…
Find out more »Sensory Storytime
The Medford Public Library presents Sensory Storytime for ages 3 to 7. Explore stories, music, movement, and play in a sensory-friendly and adaptive setting. 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 »Mystic Makerspace: Crocheted Granny Squares
The Mystic Makerspace presents a workshop where you'll learn how to make crocheted Granny squares. Discuss how to connect granny squares to make blankets or totes. This class is for ages 16 and over, and participants should know basic crochet stiches. Registration is required through the library's online calendar. If the class is full, email Molly Dunn of the library staff at mdunn@minlib.net to be added to the waitlist.
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. Sign-up through the library's online calendar is encouraged but not required.
Find out more »Cardboard Building Fest for Kids
You can turn cardboard into anything with just a little imagination. And tape. Kids ages 8 to 12 are invited to the Medford Public Library 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 »Jigsaw Puzzle Showdown
The Medford Public Library invites puzzlers to assemble for the first Jigsaw Puzzle Showdown. Grab a team of two to six puzzle experts and come compete in this timed race to complete a 500-piece puzzle. Refreshments will be served, and frivolous prizes awarded to the ultimate puzzle champions.
Find out more »Play Dough Club (Ages 2-5)
The Medford Public Library hosts its monthly Play Dough Club for ages 2 to 5. Why play dough? Playing with play dough helps young kids develop their hand-eye coordination, creativity, and fine-motor and literacy skills. And sharing tools and colors of dough helps littles with their social skills, too. The library will provide the dough and tools; all you need to bring is your imagination. Registration is not required. All ages are welcome to join, but this program is best…
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. Space is limited and sign-up is required through the library's online calendar.
Find out more »Tuesday Night Book Group: The Many Daughters of Alfong Moy
The Medford Public Library's Tuesday Night Book Group meets to discuss "The Many Daughters of Alfong Moy" by Jamie Ford. Books will be available approximately four weeks in advance. Please register through the library's online calendar.
Find out more »Medford: Tell Your Story
The Medford Public Library is collecting personal stories about living and working in Medford for the library's local history archives. Join this friendly, interactive workshop to get help deciding on a personal snippet from your life and telling it well. If you like, at the end of the session you can sign up to be recorded. The workshop will be led by Anne and Christopher Ellinger of True Story Theater, a story-based improvisational theatre. They have led hundreds of workshops and been in…
Find out more »Historical Fiction Brook Group: Shrines of Gaiety
The Medford Public Library's Historical Fiction Brook Group meets to discuss "Shrines of Gaiety" by Kate Atkinson. Register through the library's online calendar. This will be the group's last meeting until the fall.
Find out more »Makerspace Drop-in for Adults
The Medford Public Library offers a midday drop-in time specifically for adults at the Makerspace in the Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library building. Tools and supplies are provided. No registration necessary.
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: Twin Cities
The Medford Public Library's book club for fourth- and fifth-graders meets in the Maker Space to discuss "Twin Cities" by José Pimienta. The book will be available for pickup at the Children’s Desk about one month in advance. Please note that this event is only for those in grades 4 or 5. Registration is required through the library's online calendar.
Find out more »3D Printing Workshop for Teens
The Medford Public Library invites teens in middle school and high school to come learn about 3D printing and test the library’s 3D printers. Please note that because of how long it takes to print, you are not guaranteed to go home with a finished creation! Registration is required through the library's online calendar. If the event is full, please email Nicole Perrault of the library staff at nperrault@minlib.net to join the waitlist.
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 »Library Digital Resources Workshop
The Medford Public Library presents another Digital Resources Workshop, teaching you how to access eBooks, audiobooks, streaming video and music, databases, and more. Your library card gives you access to language learning; lifelong learning; eBooks and audiobooks; streaming video; and cutting-edge scholarly, peer-reviewed journal articles on just about any subject. All you need is your mobile device or laptop, library card, and library card password/PIN. If you don’t have one, you can get your library card password/PIN at the library…
Find out more »Teen Poetry Club
The Medford Public Library presents the fifth meeting of its Teen Poetry Club led by Vijaya Sundaram, Medford’s poet laureate. Students in middle school and high school are invited to take the mic and shine a light on the issues that matter most to you, with passion, lyricism and force. The club meets once a month to read and discuss the work of great poets, while crafting and performing members' own work. Participants also will read, memorize, and recite poems…
Find out more »Adult Poetry Club
The Medford Public Library presents the fifth meeting of its new Poetry Club for adults led by Vijaya Sundaram, Medford’s poet laureate. Come share your voice, taking the mic to shine a light on the issues that matter most to you, with passion, lyricism and force. The club meets once a month to read and discuss the work of great poets, while crafting and performing members' own work. 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 »Bridgerton High Tea
Lady Whistledown and the Medford Public Library cordially invite you to Bridgerton High Tea in celebration of the release of Season 3 of the Netflix romance series, which debuts on May 16. Come donned in Regency Era costume, or your finest jeans, and enjoy free tea, scones, tea sandwiches, and a discussion of the book "Romancing Mister Bridgerton" by Julia Quinn. Register through the library's online calendar.
Find out more »Grades 2-3 Book Club: Good Dog, McTavish
The Medford Public Library's book club for second- and third-graders meets to discuss "Good Dog, McTavish" by Meg Rosoff. Register through the library's online calendar, then visit 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 »Kids Cricut T-Shirt Workshop
The Medford Public Library invites kids ages 8 to 12 to level up their T-shirt making skills by creating their own one-of-a-kind T-shirt using the library's Cricut heat press and infusible ink markers. All supplies will be provided by the library. Space is limited, and registration is required through the library's online calendar so the library can make sure to have the right size shirt for everyone, as this process does not work without a specific type of shirt. If…
Find out more »3D Printing Workshop for Kids
The Medford Public Library invites kids age 8 to 12 to come and learn about the process of 3D printing. Then, test out the library’s 3D printers to make something of your own. Registration is required through the library's online calendar. If the event is full, please email Sam Donahue, Senior Children's Librarian, at sdonahue@minlib.net to join the waitlist.
Find out more »Makerspace Drop-in for Adults
The Medford Public Library offers an evening drop-in time specifically for adults at the Makerspace in the Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library building. Tools and supplies are provided. No registration necessary.
Find out more »Grade 1 Book Club: If I Built a Car
The Medford Public Library’s First Grade Book Club meets to discuss "If I Built a Car" by Chris Van Dusen. 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 »Middle School Chameleon: LGBTQIA+ Mental Health
Middle School Chameleon, the Medford Public Library’s drop-in group for LGBTQIAP+ youth and allies in grades 6 to 8, meets in Bonsignore Hall. Today's topic is LGBTQIA+ mental health. 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 »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 »Climate Change Book Group: Braiding Sweetgrass
The Medford Public Library's Climate Change Book Group, "Planet and Pages," meets to discuss “Braiding Sweetgrass” by Robin Wall Kimmerer. Drawing on her life as an indigenous scientist, and as a woman, Kimmerer shows how other living beings - -asters and goldenrod, strawberries and squash, salamanders, algae, and sweetgrass -- offer us gifts and lessons, even if we've forgotten how to hear their voices. Stop by the library to snag your copy. Led by green entrepreneur Clare Flaherty, owner of…
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 »Doll Head Succulent Planters
The Medford Public Library invites teens in grades 6 to 12 to a workshop to create a quirky, fun (OK, or maybe creepy) succulent planter out of a doll head. Registration is required through the library's online calendar.
Find out more »Medford Historical Society & Museum Annual Meeting
The Medford Historical Society & Museum will conduct its 2024 annual meeting at the Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library. The agenda will include highlights of accomplishments over the past year as well as a financial report. Members in good standing will be able vote on the proposed Board of Directors slate for 2024-25, as per a letter sent to members in the mail. Non-members are welcome to attend the meeting (and to join the MHSM). Following the meeting,…
Find out more »Sacco and Vanzetti: Inciting Passions a Century Later
The Medford Historical Society & Museum presents a talk by Dennis J. Curran, a retired justice from the Massachusetts Superior Court, titled "The Murder Trial of Sacco and Vanzetti: Inciting Passions a Century Later." On April 15, 1920, a robbery and double murder in South Braintree, Massachusetts, led to the arrest of two Italian anarchists, Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti. They were tried and convicted at Dedham Superior Court in 1921. No one could have foreseen that this local criminal…
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 »Teen Trivia Night
The Medford Public Library's annual Spring Teen Trivia Night is back. Teens in middle school and high school will compete on teams of two to five players against all other teams for the highest score. The top-scoring team AND the team with the best name will win a prize. Questions will be about pop culture and general knowledge; that includes music, movies, books and more. You’ll have the chance to suggest topics as well. Music, pizza and snacks also provided.…
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: Embroidery Beyond the Basics
The Mystic Makerspace presents the workshop Embroidery Beyond the Basics, in which you will learn how to take your basic stitching skills to the next level. Jerusha Achterberg will explain embroidery patterns, where to find them, and how to select a pattern appropriate for your skill level. You will work a sampler pattern good for those who know the basic stitches and want to move to the next step. This class is for ages 16 and over. Registration is required through…
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 »Writers’ Workshop
The Medford Public Library hosts the monthly meeting of its Writers’ Workshop. The group, which usually meets on the last Wednesday of the month, is always looking for new members so join the group to meet fellow writers and get feedback on your work. If you have questions about the group, please contact David Chia at duuchia@gmail.com.
Find out more »Dance Caliente Salsa Class
Dance away your cares at the Medford Public Library as Dance Caliente presents a fun and lively lesson on salsa. 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. Register 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 »Library Tour for Seniors
Medford seniors: Do you want to get to know the Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library building? Or do you need transportation there? Sign up for a guided tour of the library led by Zoey Mills, head of reference services. Explore the library's spaces such as the Local History Room, Tech Lab, and Maker Space. At the end of the tour, Zoey will give a brief overview on how to use Libby, hoopla, and Kanopy on your smart devices…
Find out more »Reading with Ryan for Beginning Readers
The Medford Public Library presents another edition of "Reading with Ryan" for beginning readers. Ryan, the coolest dog around, 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 Ryan, who just NEEDS to hear you read. Registration is required through the library's online calendar.
Find out more »June 2024
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.
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 annual Fairy Tall Ball, a free family fun event. There will be face painting, sword fighting, a sensory-friendly space, a bounce castle, a dance party, and more. Costumes are strongly encouraged.
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