This event is now FULL. To join the waitlist, please email Nicole at nperrault@minlib.net For teens entering grades 7-9! In this class, students will use Blender Software to create unique artwork. All skill levels are welcome! This class will run for 4 sessions (July 31, August 7, August 14, and August 21) - each class
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!
For teens in middle and high school. Take a break and play some games in the Teen Section - we've got video games, board games, card games, and more! You're welcome to play as one large group or you can split into smaller groups and play multiple games. Teens who show up will determine what
Mandala stones are used for meditation, contemplation and simple decoration. Join us to create beautiful stones with simple tools and craft paint. Registration Required. Ages 16+
Try out yoga for the first time or come and practice with experienced instructor Kat Mahoney. Bring your own mat. Wednesdays 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. June 7, June 14, July 12, July 26, August 2, August 16, August 30,
**This program is FULL. To be added to the waitlist, please email Maddi at mranieri@minlib.net.** For teens in grades 6 and up Get creative with Sharpies and acrylic paint markers and make a wooden sign to decorate your personal space! Supplies will be provided by the library. Sign up required. Registration will begin on July
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! After storytime, a short craft or activity will be held in the same space.
50 States of Mind: A Journey to Rediscover American Democracy with Ryan Bernsten Ryan Bernsten presents a work of travel nonfiction in the style of Alexis de Tocqueville that takes readers on a long and winding journey through all 50 states to explore the complexities of today’s America. Leading with the desire to listen and
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.
Drop in book club for middle schoolers There are no assigned books in this book club! Instead, we'll talk about books you love, books you love to hate, books you can't wait to read, and more! A small craft will be available each month while you talk! This book club meets in the Maker Space.
This event is for teens in middle school and high school. Join One Up Games in this virtual reality gaming session! They are bringing 8 VR headsets for you to play and compete in the VR world. This is an open session where you can play what games you want. Registration is required. Registration will
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! After storytime, a short craft or activity will be held in the same space.
This series of lessons is designed for children ages 1-4. Join us for this 8-week course of exciting Spanish lessons! Learn words and parts of Hispanic culture! Registration is required. Registration will begin on June 1. Completing the sign up form below will sign you up for all 8 sessions!
This series of lessons is designed for children ages 5-11. Join us for this 8-week course of exciting Spanish lessons! Learn words and parts of Hispanic culture! Registration is required. Registration will begin on June 1. Completing the sign up form below will sign you up for all 8 sessions!
For teens in middle school and high school. Learn and create with STEAM projects in the Maker Space once a month! All materials will be provided. Sign up is required. Registration will begin on July 1. Please complete the sign up form below. If you have any questions, contact Maddi: mranieri@minlib.net | 781-475-5735
For teens entering grades 7-9! In this class, students will use Blender Software to create unique artwork. All skill levels are welcome! This class will run for 4 sessions (July 31, August 7, August 14, and August 21) - each class will be the same, but you are welcome to sign up for more than
Drop into 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. Ages 8+, but an adult is required to stay. Questions? Contact Sam D. at sdonahue@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!
For kids in grades K-5. Transform a jar into something beautiful through the colorful art of decoupage! Registration required - click the button below to register. Registration for this program starts July 1. Questions? Contact Tamar: tsiegel@minlib.net | 781-475-5734
This event is now FULL! To join the waitlist, please email Nicole at nperrault@minlib.net For teens in middle school and high school. Learn, create, break, and build things in the Maker Space. There are no assigned projects in this program - it is designed for you to come in to explore and experiment with different
For kids ages 8-12 Let your imagination run wild with fun writing prompts, character creation, world-building, and more! Registration required - click the button below to register. Registration for this program starts July 1. Questions? Contact Maddi: mranieri@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! After storytime, a short craft or activity will be held in the same space.
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 program is for kids who have started school (ages 5+).
Drop in book club for teens in grades 8 and up. Talk about all things books while unboxing the newest books for teens! You'll get first dibs on a book before it goes on the shelves! This book club meets in the Teen Section. No sign up needed, just drop in! If you have any
Join us for free movie showings at the Library! No registration required. June 16: Jurassic Park July 21: Jaws August 11: Back to the Future
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! After storytime, a short craft or activity will be held in the same space.
We are hoping to get YOU trained the training you need to ‘check out’ the MakerSpace like our other study rooms. You can earn ‘badges’ this summer and gain more exclusive access to the MakerSpace and its contents. Once courses are complete, your library card will note you have more access to the MakerSpace so
This series of lessons is designed for children ages 1-4 and begins on July 8. Join us for this 8-week course of exciting Spanish lessons! Learn words and parts of Hispanic culture! Registration for this series has ended, but to see if there is still space available, please email Nicole at nperrault@minlib.net
Through Me to You Puppetry is performing their Puppet Story Time! This includes 30 minutes of stories & songs performed by the puppets. After the show, the children are welcome to participate in a hands-on Puppet Free Play session, where they are invited to try out some hand puppets & finger puppets. Registration is required for
For ages 8-12. Get creative with recycled materials and make your own balancing wire mobile in the Maker Space! This program is now FULL! To join the waitlist, email Abi at aharper@minlib.net Registration required. Registration for the program will open on July 1.
Unfortunately, tonight's workshop has been canceled. Registration is open for next week's session. For teens entering grades 7-9! In this class, students will use Blender Software to create unique artwork. All skill levels are welcome! This class will run for 4 sessions (July 31, August 7, August 14, and August 21) - each class will
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 program is now FULL. Please email Maddi at mranieri@minlib.net to be added to the waitlist!** 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.
For teens in middle school and high school. Learn the fundamentals of Chinese calligraphy! This event will take place in the Maker Space. Sign up is required! Registration will begin on July 1. If you have any questions, contact Nicole: nperrault@minlib.net | 781-475-5735
Try out yoga for the first time or come and practice with experienced instructor Kat Mahoney. Bring your own mat. Wednesdays 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. June 7, June 14, July 12, July 26, August 2, August 16, August 30
This event is now FULL! To join the waitlist, please email Nicole at nperrault@minlib.net. For teens in middle school and high school. Learn how to use a barbed needle and merino wool roving to create your own felted bubble tea patches! In this beginner's class, you'll learn how to sculpt basic shapes and attach them
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! After storytime, a short craft or activity will be held in the same space.
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.
For kids ages 8-12 Create your own stop motion animated masterpiece using Legos, clay, construction paper, and more! Registration required - click the button below to register. Registration for this program starts July 1. Questions? Contact Maddi: mranieri@minlib.net | 781-475-5734
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 school-aged children (ages 5+).
Come and play with the Wombats! We're very excited to share that WGBH will be testing out a new pop-up playtime program based on their show "Work It Out Wombats!" here at the Medford Public Library this Friday, 8/18, from 12-3PM! They will be bringing a variety of activities best suited to kids ages 3-6
Play mini golf inside the library! We'll have 9 holes of mini golf set up for you in the Bonsignore Room between 12-3pm. Drop by to swing some golf clubs while you pick up your weekend reads! Registration required. Registration for this event will begin on July 1.
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! After storytime, a short craft or activity will be held in the same space.
We are hoping to get YOU trained the training you need to ‘check out’ the MakerSpace like our other study rooms. You can earn ‘badges’ this summer and gain more exclusive access to the MakerSpace and its contents. Once courses are complete, your library card will note you have more access to the MakerSpace so
This series of lessons is designed for children ages 1-4 and begins on July 8. Join us for this 8-week course of exciting Spanish lessons! Learn words and parts of Hispanic culture! Registration for this series has ended, but to see if there is still space available, please email Nicole at nperrault@minlib.net
Unfortunately, this session has been canceled. Registration is open for next month's creative writing session happening on September 25.
Come learn the science behind making the perfect paper airplane! Registration required. This event is now FULL. Email Sam D. at sdonahue@minlib.net. to join the waitlist.
Adult Makerspace Drop-in Times Mondays 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. June 12 | July 24 |August 21
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!
For teens in grades 6-12 Chameleon is the library's drop-in group for LGBTQIAP+ youth and allies in grades 6-12. 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 their identity
For kids ages 8-12. Learn how to sew a drawstring bag using a sewing machine! This program is limited to kids who have never attended a sewing program at the library before. This program is now full, please email Tamar at tsiegel@minlib.net to get on the wait list. Registration required - click the button below
All timeslots are currently FULL. Please email sdonahue@minlib.net to join the waitlist for your preferred time. Come pet some fun and fuzzy animals! Barn Babies will be bringing a variety of baby animals for us to meet, including a baby goat or sheep, a pig, chicks or ducklings, and puppies and kittens. For the safety
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! After storytime, a short craft or activity will be held in the same space.
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 program is for kids who have started school (ages 5+).
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. The August 24th meeting is now FULL. Email Sam D. at sdonahue@minlib.net. to join the waitlist.
Explore science through bubbles with this interactive bubble performance from Mike the Bubble Man! This event is for all ages. No sign up needed, this is a drop in performance! Questions? Contact Nicole at nperrault@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! After storytime, a short craft or activity will be held in the same space.
This series of lessons is designed for children ages 1-4 and begins on July 8. Join us for this 8-week course of exciting Spanish lessons! Learn words and parts of Hispanic culture! Registration for this series has ended, but to see if there is still space available, please email Nicole at nperrault@minlib.net
This series of lessons is designed for children ages 5-11 and begins on July 8. Join us for this 8-week course of exciting Spanish lessons! Learn words and parts of Hispanic culture! Registration for this series has ended, but to see if there is still space available, please email Nicole at nperrault@minlib.net
Join Kate Cherian as she walks you through the process of spinning fiber into yarn on a drop spindle. Class is limited to 12. Registration is required. This program is designed for adults.
Join Susan Altman as she teaches the art of mosaics. This program is for adults. Class size is limited to 6 people. Registration is required.
Join Maddi Ranieri as she teaches hand lettering using the program Procreate. This program is designed for adults. Class limit is 8; registration required.
Come celebrate the first day of school and make a fun charm for your backpack out of Shrinky Dinks! This event is now FULL. Please email Sam D. sdonahue@minlib.net at to join the waitlist. Registration required. Registration will open on July 1. Questions? Contact Sam D. at sdonahue@minlib.net.
Want to brush up on your crochet skills and learn a few new stitches? We will cover the basics - chain, single, half double, double crochet - as well as some fun stiches including bobbles and fans. Feel free to start a new project or just create a swatch to practice the various styles.
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!
For teens in grades 6 and up This month, we're reading Buckhead, v1 by Shobo: Toba and his mother, a renowned scientist, have just immigrated to the US from Nigeria. But instead of living in the Big City like Toba always dreamed, they've moved to a sleepy little town in the Pacific Northwest called Buckhead. Hidden
We are hoping to get YOU trained the training you need to ‘check out’ the MakerSpace like our other study rooms. You can earn ‘badges’ this summer and gain more exclusive access to the MakerSpace and its contents. Once courses are complete, your library card will note you have more access to the MakerSpace so
Try out yoga for the first time or come and practice with experienced instructor Kat Mahoney. Bring your own mat. Wednesdays 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. June 7, June 14, July 12, July 26, August 2, August 16, August 30
For teens in grades 6 and up Plot, film, and edit your own stop motion animated movies using Legos, paper, and more! All supplies will be provided by the library. Sign up required. Registration will begin on July 1. Space is limited, so make sure to sign up in advance. This program will take place
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 school-aged children (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 begin