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Teen Graphic Novel Book Club
Teen Graphic Novel Book Club
For teens in grades 6 and up This month, we're reading Nubia: Real One by L.L. McKinney: Nubia has always been a little bit ... different. As a baby she showcased Amazonian-like strength by pushing over a tree to rescue her neighbor’s cat. But, despite having similar abilities, the world has no problem telling her that
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Teen Game Night
Teen Game Night
For teens in grades 6 and up! Take a break and play Jackbox games with friends over Zoom! Sign up is required for the zoom link. Please complete the sign up form below. Zoom links will be sent out on the day of the event! Contact Maddi: mranieri@minlib.net | 781-475-5735
Play Reading Group
Play Reading Group
Calling all theatre-lovers- MPL has a play-reading club! We can’t go to the theatre, but we can explore some together, led by local actor/teacher/director Jen Lewis. Readers will receive an electronic copy of a script every month, and we will gather on Zoom on Second Wednesdays, 7-9:30 to read it aloud and discuss. The first
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The Cooking Gene with Michael W. Twitty
The Cooking Gene with Michael W. Twitty
For African American culinary historian Michael W. Twitty, there was a giant hole in the story of American cooking as big as the one in the story of most African American families. Putting the microscope on himself, Michael decided to fully trace out his family history through the story of Southern and American food. Using
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Virtual Kids’ Crafternoon (ages 8-12)
Virtual Kids’ Crafternoon (ages 8-12)
Join us for a fun craft activity for kids 8-12. Sign up is REQUIRED for the zoom link and materials. When you sign up, Sam will contact you to arrange a no-contact pickup for supplies at the library. In order to coordinate supplies safely, you must sign up before the day of the event. June 11: Rock Painting Email
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The Drawing Zoom
The Drawing Zoom
For teens in grades 6 and up This spring in the Drawing Zoom, learn all about drawing manga! All you need to participate is paper and something to draw with, and you'll be good to go. June 14: One Page Chibi Scenes July 12: Manga Clothes Sign up is required for the Zoom link. Please
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Teen Creative Writing
Teen Creative Writing
For teens in grades 6 and up Exercise your creativity – build new worlds, create characters, try new styles, and more! You do not have to come to every meeting, but we’d love it if you did! Sign up is required for the zoom link. Please complete the sign up form below. Zoom links will
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LGBTQ+ Book Group (rescheduled)
LGBTQ+ Book Group (rescheduled)
All are welcome to read and discuss literary and non-fiction works by and about the LGBTQ+ community; from classics to contemporary titles. This month's title will be Boy Erased: a memoir of identity, faith and family by Garrard Conley. Join us for the rescheduled last meeting of the group for the summer, as well as
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Dance Caliente: Polka
Dance Caliente: Polka
Dance away your cares as Dance Caliente present fun and lively dance lessons for dancers of all levels. Thursdays at 7PM April 15, Samba May 20, Milonga June 17, Polka For a sample of a lesson, please visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bTigDbCA9E Please register through the online calendar or at the Information Desk at 781-395-7950. You will receive
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Children’s 2021 Summer Reading Challenge
As we will be prepping to move back to our library on High Street, we’re keeping the summer reading challenge simple and sweet this year. Children ages 0-12 (or entering grade 5) can register for the Kid Edition Summer Reading Challenge at medfordlibrary.beanstack.org and log every minute they're reading from June 19th-August 31st. Summer is
Virtual Puppet Show (ages 3-7)
Virtual Puppet Show (ages 3-7)
Join us for an awesome virtual puppet show with Through Me to You Puppetry led by Leigh Baltzer. This program is excellent for children ages 3-7. Since it is an online, virtual program, please email ssednek@minlib.net for the zoom link. CONTACT: Sam 781-475-5734 ssednek@minlib.net LOCATION: online
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Middle School No-Book Book Club
Middle School No-Book Book Club
For teens in grades 6-8. It’s a different kind of book club, there are no assigned books! Instead, practice “shelf care” and read books that YOU choose. Then talk about them at the meetings with other teens who love reading! Sign up is required for the zoom link. Please complete the sign up form below. Zoom links will be
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Teen Craft Night
Teen Craft Night
For teens in grades 6 and up! Learn how to make your own pop-up greeting card! Sign up is required for the zoom link and materials. Please complete the sign up form below. When you sign up, Nicole will contact you to arrange a no-contact pickup for supplies at the library. In order to coordinate supplies safely,
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Teen Movie Night
Teen Movie Night
For teens in grades 6 and up! Take a break and watch a movie with other Medford teens. Once you’ve signed up, Nicole will send you a poll to vote on which movie we watch from hoopla! Sign up is required for the zoom link. Please complete the sign up form below. Zoom links will be sent
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Teen Game Night
Teen Game Night
For teens in grades 6 and up! Take a break and play Jackbox games with friends over Zoom! Sign up is required for the zoom link. Please complete the sign up form below. Zoom links will be sent out on the day of the event! Contact Nicole: nperrault@minlib.net | 781-475-5735
Writer’s Workshop
Writer’s Workshop
The group is always looking for new members so join the group to meet your community's fellow scribblers and get feedback on your work. If you have questions about the group, please contact David Chia at duuchia@gmail.com.
Library Closed for Memorial Day
LGBTQ+ Book Group (rescheduled)