This month we will be reading Olga and the Smelly Thing from Nowhere by Elise Gravel. Register online here, then swing by the library to pick up a copy of your book! Books will be available starting approximately one month before each meeting. Please note: this club is only for children in 2nd or 3rd
This 20-30 minute storytime includes songs and gentle movement activities. Lapsit is followed by a mini-playgroup so families who would like to stay and play are welcome too!
Learn about how to use a sewing machine and make your very own draw string bag! Registration required! Registration for this program starts January 1 – click the button below to register. Questions? Contact Tamar: tsiegel@minlib.net | 781-475-5734
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.
For kids ages 8-12. This program is now FULL! To join the waitlist, email Abi at aharper@minlib.net 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 required – click
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 children ages 5+.
This event is currently FULL. Please email Sam at sdonahue@minlib.net to join the waitlist. Join us in the Maker Space and test out something new or work on a project of your own! Come for the whole time or just stay for a little while. A staff member will be on-hand to help but it
For students in grades 3-8! In this drop in session, students will use Scratch to start a new project or continue working on a current project. All skill levels are welcome! If you have previously used Scratch, please come with your username and password! Sign up is encouraged, but not required. Registration for this session
Today's Family Storytime is cancelled due to staff illness. We're sorry for the inconvenience! 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.
For kids ages 5+. Make your very own fairy house out of a flower pot and other found objects! All supplies provided by the library. Registration is required - click on the button below to register. Registration for this program will start on April 1st. This program is now full. To get on the waiting
This 20-30 minute storytime includes songs and gentle movement activities. Lapsit is followed by a mini-playgroup so families who would like to stay and play are welcome too!
Jarrett K. Krosoczka, the author of the Lunch Lady series, Hey Kiddo, and more, is visiting us in May! He'll give a presentation on how he became a graphic novelist, how he writes books, and then will answer questions from the audience while he draws! His drawing will be projected onto a screen so everyone
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.
Cinco de Mayo! Is this the date when Mexico celebrates independence? Learn the true history behind the often-misunderstood holiday... What does Cinco de Mayo mean to Mexicans and to the US? When did the celebration start? The story will be presented in both Spanish and English. This is a great opportunity for those looking to
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!
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+.
Come play with Work It Out Wombats! GBH is hosting a free pop-up event on May 10 from 3:30-5:30 at the Medford Public Library. Come try fun, hands-on activities with your favorite PBS KIDS characters and see if you can work it out- just like the Wombats!
For students in grades 3-8! In this drop in session, students will use Scratch to start a new project or continue working on a current project. All skill levels are welcome! If you have previously used Scratch, please come with your username and password! Sign up is encouraged, but not required. Registration for this session
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.
May marks Haitian Heritage Month, and Medford is proud to celebrate Haiti's vibrant culture, history, and cuisine through a series of engaging events. This collaborative effort, spearheaded by The City of Medford’s Health Department, Office of Prevention & Outreach Community Liaisons, Medford Family Network (MFN), the Charlotte and William Bloomberg Medford Public Library, and DiamondTale
You can turn cardboard into anything with just a little imagination. And tape. Join us for an evening of experimenting with cardboard and building anything we can think up. This event is for kids ages 8-12. Registration is required. Registration will open on April 1st. Questions? Email Abi at aharper@minlib.net.
This 20-30 minute storytime includes songs and gentle movement activities. Lapsit is followed by a mini-playgroup so families who would like to stay and play are welcome too!
Did you know there’s a whole world you CAN’T SEE with just your eyes? Microbes, germs, cells, and more--all too small for us to see without help. Come and take a peek at that invisible world using digital microscopes. This program is for kids ages 8-12. Registration is required. Registration will open on April 1st.
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 skills. And sharing tools
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.
For kids in 4th and 5th grade only This month, we’re reading Twin Cities by José Pimienta: Luis Fernando and Luisa Teresa are twins, and they finally have the chance to stand on their own. Fernando is staying local in Mexicali, Mexico, and Teresa is planning to cross the border every day so she can
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 children ages 5+.
For students in grades 3-8! In this drop in session, students will use Scratch to start a new project or continue working on a current project. All skill levels are welcome! If you have previously used Scratch, please come with your username and password! Sign up is encouraged, but not required. Registration for this session
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 month we will be reading Good Dog, McTavish by Meg Rosoff. Register online here, then swing by the library to pick up a copy of your book! Books will be available starting approximately one month before each meeting. Please note: this club is only for children in 2nd or 3rd grade. Registration is required.
**This program is now FULL. To be added to the waitlist, please email Maddi at mranieri@minlib.net.** For kids ages 8-12 Level up your t-shirt making skills by creating your own one of a kind t-shirt using our Cricut heat press and infusible ink markers! Make sure to sign up in advance because space is limited!
This 20-30 minute storytime includes songs and gentle movement activities. Lapsit is followed by a mini-playgroup so families who would like to stay and play are welcome too!
This month we will be reading If I Built a Car by Chris Van Dusen. Register online here, then swing by the library to pick up a copy of your book! Books will be available starting approximately one month before each meeting. Please note: this club is only for children in 1st grade. Registration is
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 April 1st. 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.
Come get all the dirt on dirt! What is living beneath our feet? Come learn about the many creatures big and small that call the soil home. Through experiments and inquiry, we'll learn why and how soil is so important to our planet. This program is for ages 3-7. Registration is required. Registration opens on
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.
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+.
Learn and make something new every month in the Maker Space! All materials will be provided. This program is for kids ages 8-12. Registration is required. Registration will open on April 1st. \ 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 20-30 minute storytime includes songs and gentle movement activities. Lapsit is followed by a mini-playgroup so families who would like to stay and play are welcome too!
Learn about how to use a sewing machine and make your very own draw string bag! Registration required! Registration for this program starts April – click the button below to register. This program is now full. Please email Tamar to get on the waiting list. Questions? Contact Tamar: tsiegel@minlib.net | 781-475-5734
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.
Dress up in your coziest outfit, grab your favorite snuggle friend, and come on down to Medford Public Library. We will have a short (30 minute) storytime with songs and books to get you ready for the best dreamtime!
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+.
Ryan loves when people read to him! If you are learning to read and want to build your confidence, come read to Ryan! Pick your favorite book and sign up for a 15 minute reading spot to hang out with the coolest dog who just needs to hear you read. Registration is required and will
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
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 children ages 8-12. Players will be taught how to play the Pokémon Trading Card Game, participate in games, and take home their very own Structure Deck! All skill levels are welcome. Sign up is required! Registration for this event will begin on May 1. If you have any questions, please contact