Come explore, design, build, and program in the makerspace! This class will have a different project or challenge presented at the start of the program and we will use all our creative ideas and some really neat tech to try to make something new. We will be using equipment in the Makerspace for most challenges.
We’re going to be discussing the picture book Miles Morales: Shock Waves by J. Reynolds. Please bring your book with you when you come! You can check out the book from any Minuteman Library.
For teens in middle and high school. Take a break and play some games - video games, board games, and more! We'll have a number of games available for you to use; you're welcome to play one large game or to split into groups and play multiple games. Teens who show up will determine what
Do you wish you could do the impossible, wiggle your nose to magically rid your home of clutter? Since that is impossible, learning the meaning of clutter and why it causes a person to feel stuck and unmotivated. Become inspired to WANT to clean! This presentation is based on the principles of Feng Shui and
We’re going to be discussing the picture book Thunder Rose by Kadir Nelson. Please bring your book with you when you come! You can check out the book from any Minuteman Library.
Swing by 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. Children are required to have an adult or guardian with them during this drop-in time.
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Meeting via email.** Learn the story of how a group of black men who were once considered of little value to the World War II war effort, proved they could take down enemy
Come learn to draw with Maddi! All skill levels welcome. Register by sending an email to mranieri@minlib.net
For teens in grades 8-12. Did #BookTok make you read it? Let's talk about it. We'll talk about all books, but focus on a particular one each month! This month, we'll be talking about They Both Die at the End, by Adam Silvera: On September 5, a little after midnight, Death-Cast calls Mateo Torrez and
Enjoy a delightful culinary tour of the UK inspired by “The Great British Baking Show” television series, aired on PBS. Learn about making a proper cup of tea, regional specialties, their origins, and the particular parts of the UK they hail from. Even the trickiest parts of British recipes will be translated for Americans so
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 are currently limiting all drop-in programs to 6 families. Tickets are available 30 minutes before the event.
We meet at 7PM on the 2nd Thursday of the month unless otherwise noted.* January 13 For a classic feature this season we’re going to read, The Price of Salt AKA, Carol, by Patricia Highsmith and a recent biography (published January 2021) on Highsmith by Richard Bradford. The Price of Salt (fiction) by Patricia Highsmith
For teens in grades 6 and up Drop in once a month to learn a new aspect of manga drawing! Supplies will be provided by the library. All skill levels welcome! January 10: Faces February 14: Chibis Program will take place in the Youth Services Program Room. Questions? Contact Maddi: mranieri@minlib.net | 781-475-5735
We’re going to be discussing the picture book Bobville by Jonah Winter. Please bring your book with you when you come! You can check out the book from any Minuteman Library.
For teens in grades 6-9 Chameleon is the library's drop-in group for LGBTQIAP+ youth and allies in grades 6-9. With a focus on a different theme each month, come chat, connect, work on fun projects, and play games in a safe, open, and welcoming space! No one is required to disclose any aspect of their
For teens in grades 6-8. There are no assigned books for this book club. Instead, we'll talk about whatever you're currently reading and share book recs! We'll be meeting in the Bonsignore Hall. No sign up required, just drop in! If you have any questions, contact Nicole: nperrault@minlib.net | 781-475-5735
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Meeting via email.** There is a lot of natural debris in space. Depending on their paths composition and locations, they have been assigned different names. They are mostly harmless. Find out what they
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 autistic, have sensory processing challenges, ADHD, or have difficulty sitting through our other storytimes. Registration is required. Email Maddi at mranieri@minlib.net
The Library observes the federal holiday of Presidents' Day and will be closed. Check out our online resources at https://medfordlibrary.org/resources/reference-and-research/
For teens in grades 6 and up This month, we're reading Djeliya by Juni Ba: Inspired by West African folklore and stories handed over centuries, this unique graphic novel follows the adventures of Mansou, last prince of a dying kingdom, and Awa, his loyal Djeliya, or 'royal storyteller' as they journey to meet the great wizard
Memoir-writing workshop with local writer Judah Leblang Seven Tuesdays: February 22 to April 5, 6:30-8:30 pm at the library In this course, open to writers or aspiring writers at all levels of experience, we will: -Discuss the process of writing memoir pieces and what makes a good story -Look at examples of short memoir vignettes and discuss
For teens in middle school and high school. How well can you decorate a cupcake with obstacles in your way? Find out at our Teen Cupcake Challenge! For safety, no food will be consumed during the event, but teens are welcome to take their creations with them when they leave! Sign up is required and
Valiant Ambition, by Nathaniel Philbrick, led by Elaine Fossett Rittershaus A New York Times Bestseller, Winner of the George Washington Prize “May be one of the greatest what-if books of the age—a volume that turns one of America’s best-known narratives on its head.”—Boston Globe “Clear and insightful, consolidates Philbrick’s reputation as one of America’s foremost practitioners of narrative nonfiction.”—Wall Street
Make a world in a box! Come with your wildest imaged spaces and see if we can build it together! This program is designed for school aged children and their caregivers.
For teens in grades 6 and up From that first spark of an idea to a shareable digital video, learn how to create your own stop motion animated movies using Legos, paper, and more! Sign up required. Space is limited, so make sure to sign up in advance. This program will take place in the
Join Calligraphy Artist Jojo Liu as she helps us explore Chinese Calligraphy. This hour is for experimenting and learning about basic Chinese Calligraphy. Painting is a fun way to practice writing, and calligraphy is one of the original forms of Chinese writing. We will share how to perform some basic strokes, as well as learn
For teens in middle and high school. This month, make your own avocado shaped pop it fidget keychain! We'll be meeting in the Maker Space for this event! All materials will be provided. Sign up is required. Please complete the sign up form below. If you have any questions, contact Nicole: nperrault@minlib.net | 781-475-5735
This event has been postponed due to the weather forecast. We will update with Join Medford's own Lindsay Munroe as she gets us movin' and groovin' with fun classic songs and with original social emotional learning songs.
This program has been postponed due to weather. What will your story be? Create your own cinematic masterpiece with legos, construction paper, and more! This program is for children ages 8-12. Please register by emailing Maddi at mranieri@minlib.net.
For teens in grades 6 and up Learn a new skill during February vacation week! We'll focus on the basics of lettering from typography history to which markers and pens make the best tools. Get creative and take home your own frame-worthy hand lettered quote! Advance registration is required to ensure there are enough supplies for everyone,
For teens in middle and high school. Creative Writing will be meeting in in the Youth Services Program Room for this month! Create characters, build new worlds, write short stories, try new styles, play games, and more! This month we'll be focusing on short stories 101. Sign up is required. Please complete the sign up
We’re going to be discussing the graphic novel Chef Yasmina and the Potato Panic by Wauter Mannaert. Please bring your book with you when you come! You can check out the book from any Minuteman Library. To register, email Maddi at mranieri@minlib.net.
Mallory Mortillaro serves as the Curator of Collections for the Hartley Dodge Foundation in Madison, New Jersey. While cataloging the artwork housed inside of the Hartley Dodge Memorial, she uncovered a masterpiece that had been lost to the art world since the 1930’s. After a year of research, the piece was authenticated as an official
Credit cards offer convenience and can be a huge help to building a credit profile, but they can also be a source of misuse. This workshop, geared towards 17 to 30 year-olds, provides insights on how to manage credit cards, their hidden costs, and tips to avoid credit card traps. Learn about credit reports and
For students in grades 5-8. This event will be led by an ASL instructor from Signing Basics, LLC. In five 30 minute virtual lessons, students will learn the Manual Alphabet, shapes, numbers, names, colors, clothing, greetings, facts about Deaf culture, and more! Students will receive handouts listing of all the signs learned during the class
Gamers of all levels are invited to drop in-- bring a friend, your favorite game, and a sense of fun!