This event is FULL. Email Sam at sdonahue@minlib.net to join the waitlist. Cooking is science! Come experiment with us and learn about the different ways science is present in the kitchen while making a yummy snack. Registration is required. Registration will open on June 1. Questions? Email Sam D. at sdonahue@minlib.net.
This 20-30 minute storytime includes songs, bouncy rhymes, and gentle movement activities for our youngest set. Lapsit is followed by a mini playgroup with baby appropriate toys, soft music in the background, and a great opportunity for babies to play and caregivers to meet and connect. Questions? Contact Maddi: mranieri@minlib.net | 781-475-5734
For teens in grades 6-12. Learn how to draw on an iPad with this in-depth intro to the digital drawing app Procreate! Sign up required. Registration will begin on June 1. This program will take place in the Maker Space. Questions? Contact Maddi: mranieri@minlib.net | 781-475-5735
TODAY'S EVENT IS CANCELLED. Come play play dough with us! Join us once a month for an hour of play dough free play. We'll provide the dough and tools--all you need to bring is your imagination. Why play dough? Playing with play dough helps young kids develop their hand-eye coordination, creativity, and fine-motor and literacy
This story hour is for children between the ages of 3-7. We will explore new concepts with books and songs. Parents and caregivers are welcome to join in! Story Time ends with a short craft or activity.
This story hour is for children between the ages of 3-7. We will explore new concepts with books and songs. Parents and caregivers are welcome to join in! Story Time ends with a short craft or activity.
This series of lessons is designed for children ages 1-4. Join us for this multi-week course of exciting Spanish lessons! Learn words and parts of Hispanic culture. Lessons will take place on the following Saturdays: July 6, 13, 20, and 27 and August 3, 10, 17, and 24. Registration is required and will begin on June
This series of lessons is designed for children ages 5-11. Join us for this multi-week course of exciting Spanish lessons! Learn words and parts of Hispanic culture. Lessons will take place on the following Saturdays: July 6, 13, 20, and 27 and August 3, 10, 17, and 24. Registration is required and will begin on June
For teens in middle school and high school. Learn and create in the Maker Space. Each month will focus on a different STEAM project that everyone completes together. All materials will be provided. Sign up is required. Registration will begin on June 1. Please complete the sign up form below. If you have any questions,
Come check out our Makerspace during these Drop-in hours. No badging or training or registration required-- just stop by!
Feet are the same around the world, but what we wear can be so different! Learn why with a virtual tour of the Bata Shoe Museum! As the only museum in North America dedicated to footwear (located in Toronto, Canada), the BSM showcases 4,500 years of history and nearly 15,000 artifacts in its collection. So
This 20-30 minute storytime includes songs, bouncy rhymes, and gentle movement activities for our youngest set. Lapsit is followed by a mini playgroup with baby appropriate toys, soft music in the background, and a great opportunity for babies to play and caregivers to meet and connect. Questions? Contact Maddi: mranieri@minlib.net | 781-475-5734
**This program is now FULL. To be added to the waitlist, please email Maddi at mranieri@minlib.net.** For kids ages 8-12. Join our drawing class! We’ll learn something new each month! All skill levels welcome. Supplies provided by the library. Registration required – click the button below to register. Registration for this program starts June 1.
If you are going to join ONE book club, make it Cookbook Club! Register for this book club online, and then ask for your copy of the month’s cookbook at the circulation desk. Read and pick one recipe to prepare and share with the group at the monthly meeting! June 4: Provecho by Edgar Castrejón July 9: East by
Put on your favorite fancy outfit and join us for a royal dance party here at the library! We will be moving and grooving to all your favorite, kid friendly tunes. This is an all ages, family fun event; registration is NOT required. Questions? Email Sam D. at sdonahue@minlib.net.
This story hour is for children between the ages of 3-7. We will explore new concepts with books and songs. Parents and caregivers are welcome to join in! Story Time ends with a short craft or activity.
This event is for teens in middle school and high school who have not already attended a library 3D printing workshop! Learn about 3D printing and test our 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! Sign
Join the hilarious and awesome Matt Heaton for this monthly singalong! Get your toes tappin’ and your wombat dance ready! This program is designed for ages 0-3 but is fun for all!
The "Getting the Most Out of Google" program is designed to help participants optimize their use of the world's most popular search engine, Google. This workshop provides valuable insights and tips for maximizing efficiency and effectiveness when searching online. Participants will learn advanced search techniques, including how to use search operators, filters, and advanced features
We’ve got a mountain of Legos and we know you’ve got the skills to build! Come take on a challenge build or just make your own creation! This drop-in program is for kids ages 5+.
This event is for children ages 8-12. Join One Up Games in this open play video game session! Try out different video game consoles (including virtual reality!) and play a variety of classic and retro video games! Available consoles include Oculus Quest 2, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series S, and Nintendo Switch. Registration is required! Registration
This story hour is for children between the ages of 3-7. We will explore new concepts with books and songs. Parents and caregivers are welcome to join in! Story Time ends with a short craft or activity.
This series of lessons is designed for children ages 1-4. Join us for this multi-week course of exciting Spanish lessons! Learn words and parts of Hispanic culture. Lessons will take place on the following Saturdays: July 6, 13, 20, and 27 and August 3, 10, 17, and 24. Registration for this series has ended, but
This series of lessons is designed for children ages 5-11. Join us for this multi-week course of exciting Spanish lessons! Learn words and parts of Hispanic culture. Lessons will take place on the following Saturdays: July 6, 13, 20, and 27 and August 3, 10, 17, and 24. Registration for this series has ended, but
This event is FULL. Email Sam at sdonahue@minlib.net to join the waitlist. Come and learn about the process of 3D printing. Then, test out the library’s 3D printers to make something of your very own. This program is for ages 8-12. Registration is required. Registration will open on June 1st. Questions? Email Sam D. at
Drop in book club for teens in grades 8 and up. Talk about all things books while unboxing the newest books for teens! Attendees will get first dibs on these books before they go on the shelves! This book club meets in the Teen Section. Sign up is encouraged, but not required! Registration will begin
The library will have a selection of board games but you are welcome to bring your own to share! This program is designed for adult patrons - drop ins welcome!
This 20-30 minute storytime includes songs, bouncy rhymes, and gentle movement activities for our youngest set. Lapsit is followed by a mini playgroup with baby appropriate toys, soft music in the background, and a great opportunity for babies to play and caregivers to meet and connect. Questions? Contact Maddi: mranieri@minlib.net | 781-475-5734
For kids ages 8-12. Learn how to do some simple stitching and sew on a button in this introduction to hand sewing class. We will make a felt coin purse together! Registration is required. Registration will open on June 1st. This program is now full. Please email Tamar at tsiegel@minlib.net to get on the waiting
Meet people and collaborate with them to build forts using our RIGAMAJIG set! We'll be building forts and then having some fort relaxing time. Can you build better than this bear? This event is for kids ages 8-12. Registration is required. Registration will open on June 1st. Questions? Email Abi at aharper@minlib.net.
Try out chair yoga for the first time or come and practice with experienced instructor Kat Mahoney. No registration required!
Come check out our Makerspace during these Drop-in hours. No badging or training or registration required-- just stop by!
This story hour is for children between the ages of 3-7. We will explore new concepts with books and songs. Parents and caregivers are welcome to join in! Story Time ends with a short craft or activity.
Join us as we read some excellent books, sing songs, and learn gentle movement activities. This story time is 30 minutes long and geared toward children ages 2-3. After stories and songs, we invite you to join us for a mini-play group too.
The "Getting the Most Out of Google" program is designed to help participants optimize their use of the world's most popular search engine, Google. This workshop provides valuable insights and tips for maximizing efficiency and effectiveness when searching online. Participants will learn advanced search techniques, including how to use search operators, filters, and advanced features
Join us for a fun and engaging puppet show put on by our friends at Margaret Moody Puppets! The Trolls and the Tree tells the story of the Trolls, who are tasked with taking care of the fairies' garden. While trying to move all of their stuff in, the Trolls realize there may not be
This event is being postponed until October! Please check back for a new date. For teens in grades 8 and up! Get into character in a live action murder mystery. Talk to other characters and see if you can figure out whodunit! Who knows? It might have been you! Registration is REQUIRED. Registration will begin
This story hour is for children between the ages of 3-7. We will explore new concepts with books and songs. Parents and caregivers are welcome to join in! Story Time ends with a short craft or activity.
This series of lessons is designed for children ages 1-4. Join us for this multi-week course of exciting Spanish lessons! Learn words and parts of Hispanic culture. Lessons will take place on the following Saturdays: July 6, 13, 20, and 27 and August 3, 10, 17, and 24. Registration is required will begin on June 1.
This series of lessons is designed for children ages 5-11. Join us for this multi-week course of exciting Spanish lessons! Learn words and parts of Hispanic culture. Lessons will take place on the following Saturdays: July 6, 13, 20, and 27 and August 3, 10, 17, and 24. Registration is required and will begin on June
Visit with our friends from the Massachusetts Horticultural Society's Plantmobile and discover the roots of your food, explore agriculture, plant genetics, and the rich history of New England farming, with a taste test of farm-fresh fruits and veggies. Registration required. Registration will open on June 1.
We love true crime and author Dean Jobb's new book, "A Gentleman and a Thief: The Daring Jewel Heists of a Jazz Age Rogue" hits all the right notes! It's "Catch Me If You Can" meets "The Great Gatsby" meets Cary Grant in "To Catch a Thief" in this captivating Jazz Age true-crime caper about
Join local yoga instructor Ali Singer for a grown up and baby yoga class! She'll introduce you to some fun and gentle movements for you and your little one to try. The yoga portion of the morning will be followed by a mini-play group afterward. Plan to bring a yoga mat, baby essentials (diapers, wipes,
Owls are probably more misunderstood than any other kind of bird. These are hunting birds, yet their sharp beaks and talons are partly hidden under feathers. Owls have more and softer feathers than other birds, and this unique plumage gives them a plump, rounded look. Add an upright posture and huge eyes set in front
This event is now FULL. To join the waitlist, please email Nicole at nperrault@minlib.net This event is for teens in middle school and high school. Join a fun and interactive workshop to learn about sustainable fashion and how you can get involved. Do you care about the environment and human rights? Do you want to
Try out chair yoga for the first time or come and practice with experienced instructor Kat Mahoney. No registration required!
This story hour is for children between the ages of 3-7. We will explore new concepts with books and songs. Parents and caregivers are welcome to join in! Story Time ends with a short craft or activity.
This event is currently FULL. Please email Sam at sdonahue@minlib.net to join the waitlist. For kids ages 8-12. We’re having a Swiftie themed crafternoon! We’ll be blasting her music (Taylor’s version only) while making Swiftie themed crafts – friendship bracelets, bookmarks, stickers, and more! We’ll be meeting in the Maker Space. All materials will be
Join us as we read some excellent books, sing songs, and learn gentle movement activities. This story time is 30 minutes long and geared toward children ages 2-3. After stories and songs, we invite you to join us for a mini-play group too.
The "Getting the Most Out of Google" program is designed to help participants optimize their use of the world's most popular search engine, Google. This workshop provides valuable insights and tips for maximizing efficiency and effectiveness when searching online. Participants will learn advanced search techniques, including how to use search operators, filters, and advanced features
We’ve got a mountain of Legos and we know you’ve got the skills to build! Come take on a challenge build or just make your own creation! This drop-in program is for kids ages 5+.
Join us on Friday afternoons for fun activities that will help your little ones develop their fine and gross motor skills. Drop in for just a little while or stay for the full hour! While anyone who wants to work on their motor skills is welcome to join, activities will be best suited to kids
For teens in grades 6 and up This month, we're reading Hex Americana by Bree Wolf: Ken Takamoto is a wannabe racer stuck at home for the summer, with only his mother for company. Dante Willow is a ghost stuck in the car he crashed while racing his rival twenty years ago. When they meet
This story hour is for children between the ages of 3-7. We will explore new concepts with books and songs. Parents and caregivers are welcome to join in! Story Time ends with a short craft or activity.
Meet at the intersection of Riverside Ave and Middlesex Ave. Join Historian Dee Morris for a lively and informative tour of East Medford’s Wellington Area. Learn about the farmers, craftsmen, and business people who helped to shape this residential neighborhood. No registration required.
This series of lessons is designed for children ages 1-4. Join us for this multi-week course of exciting Spanish lessons! Learn words and parts of Hispanic culture. Lessons will take place on the following Saturdays: July 6, 13, 20, and 27 and August 3, 10, 17, and 24. Registration for this series has ended, but
This session is currently FULL. Email Sam at sdonahue@minlib.net to join the waitlist, or sign up for the next session by clicking here. Mom and Baby Yoga Welcome to a nurturing space for new moms to reconnect with their yoga practice while bonding with their little ones. The yoga practice focuses on mom and many
**This program is now FULL. To be added to the waitlist, please email Maddi at mranieri@minlib.net.** We are also hosting a second Buildwave program on Friday, August 9th if you were unable to snag a slot for this one! For kids ages 5+. Use your imagination and work together with other kids with Buildwave® —
This event is now FULL. To join the waitlist, please email Nicole at nperrault@minlib.net This event is for teens in middle school and high school. From necklaces and bracelets to earrings and keychains this workshop invites teens to explore beads and findings and different types of wire and hemp to create their own unique pieces
This 20-30 minute storytime includes songs, bouncy rhymes, and gentle movement activities for our youngest set. Lapsit is followed by a mini playgroup with baby appropriate toys, soft music in the background, and a great opportunity for babies to play and caregivers to meet and connect. Questions? Contact Maddi: mranieri@minlib.net | 781-475-5734
For teens in grades 6-8 Chameleon: Middle School is the library's drop-in group for LGBTQIAP+ youth and allies in grades 6-8. 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
For teens in grades 9-12 Chameleon: High School is the library's 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! No one is required to disclose any aspect of
This story hour is for children between the ages of 3-7. We will explore new concepts with books and songs. Parents and caregivers are welcome to join in! Story Time ends with a short craft or activity.
**This program is now FULL. To be added to the waitlist, please email Maddi at mranieri@minlib.net.** For teens in grades 6 and up Watch your ideas become cinematic realities in this in-depth workshop! Collaborate with other teens to plot, storyboard, and film a stop motion animation movie. All supplies will be provided by the library.
Learn the beginnings of how to knit! Registration required. Please complete the form below. If you have any questions, contact Abi at aharper@minlib.net
Join us as we read some excellent books, sing songs, and learn gentle movement activities. This story time is 30 minutes long and geared toward children ages 2-3. After stories and songs, we invite you to join us for a mini-play group too.
Come learn a new way to craft, paint, build, and design with us! Every other week, we will explore the world of arts and crafts with a cool new project. This program is designed for kids ages 5+.
This event is for teens in middle school and high school. Compete to see who is the ultimate Smash champion! Up to 24 players will be able to play at once. Sign up is required! Registration for this event will open on July 1.
The "Database of the Month: Global Issues in Context" program introduces participants to a valuable research tool aimed at exploring and understanding global challenges and topics. Led by expert librarians or database specialists, this session provides an overview of Global Issues in Context, a comprehensive database offering access to a wealth of information on pressing
Test your knowledge by answering 60 trivia questions (four rounds of 15) created by librarian and trivia host extraordinaire Kat Lewin. Recruit some teammates or play solo -- the choice is yours! Be prepared to answer a hodgepodge of general knowledge trivia questions. That's right, for just the second time in four years, we're going
This story hour is for children between the ages of 3-7. We will explore new concepts with books and songs. Parents and caregivers are welcome to join in! Story Time ends with a short craft or activity.
This series of lessons is designed for children ages 1-4. Join us for this multi-week course of exciting Spanish lessons! Learn words and parts of Hispanic culture. Lessons will take place on the following Saturdays: July 6, 13, 20, and 27 and August 3, 10, 17, and 24. Registration for this series has ended, but
This series of lessons is designed for children ages 5-11. Join us for this multi-week course of exciting Spanish lessons! Learn words and parts of Hispanic culture. Lessons will take place on the following Saturdays: July 6, 13, 20, and 27 and August 3, 10, 17, and 24. Registration for this series has ended, but