This event is currently FULL. Email Sam D. at sdonahue@minlib.net to join the waitlist. Join us for an afternoon of fall fun! We will be decorating mini pumpkins in a variety of ways that do NOT involve carving. Registration is required for this program. Registration will open on September 1st. Questions? Email Sam D. at
Create paper mache lanterns to light up your Fall nights! We'll decorate them with an assortment of dried folliage. (These will be provided, but you can also bring your own pressed flowers from home!) Ages 16+. Registration required. If class is full, email mdunn@minlib.net to get added to waitlist.
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 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
For teens in grades 6-8 Chameleon: High 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
Join us for an afternoon of stories and songs in both French and German. Questions? Email Sam D. at sdonahue@minlib.net.
This event is for teens in middle school and high school. Learn how to use a barbed needle and merino wool roving to create your woodland mushrooms fall scene on an embroidery hoop! All supplies will be provided. Sign up is required! Registration for this event will begin on October 1. If you have any
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+).
This program is for teens in middle school and high school. Learn the basics of crocheting or work on an existing project! All skill levels are welcome. Sign up is required. Registration for this event will begin on October 1.
Join Head of Reference Services, Zoey, to learn more about our newest database Learning Express Library! Learning Express Library includes nearly 1,000 online tutorials, practice tests, and e-books. Covers job search and workplace skills improvement, skill building in reading, writing, math, and basic science, career certification and licensure exam prep, college and grad school entrance
For home schooled tweens and teens 11+ Learn and make something new every month in the Maker Space! All materials will be provided. Registration will begin on October 1. If you have any questions, contact Maddi: mranieri@minlib.net | 781-475-5735
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.
Saturdays from 10am-12pm September 9 through November 18 (No class September 23) LEARN • Answers to the 100 civics questions. • How to prepare for the reading and writing test NEED • A intermediate level of English. • A legal Permanent Resident Card for 5 years, or 3 years if married to a U.S. citizen
Join us for a free seven-week Spanish language class! Learn some basic words and phrases— this class is designed for beginners, but if you attended the last Spanish class at the library, this one will involve different vocabulary, so feel free to sign up again! Register here.
Join us on the first Monday of the Month at 10:00 a.m. You only need to register for one session to join the group. September 11: Acqua Alta by Donna Leon October 2: The Woman in the Library by Sulari Gentill November 6: The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides December 4: Cover Her Face by
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 October 1. Please complete the sign up form below. If you have any questions, contact Maddi: mranieri@minlib.net | 781-475-5735
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 is your design time. Ages 8+, but an adult is required to stay. Registration required. Registration
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
It's a book birthday for one of our very favorite mystery authors! Join us in conversation with Lee Goldberg and celebrate the release of "Calico" which comes out today! Lee not only writes wonderful mysteries, he's been the writer and producer of one of our favorite TV shows, "Monk", so you know that this will
Try out yoga for the first time or come and practice with experienced instructor Kat Mahoney. Bring your own mat, please. No registration required!
Come see what our Makerspace has to offer! This drop-in time is for adults only. No registration or badging required! Bring your own project or come and tinker with our supplies. Volunteer Emily Dibble will be present to help orient you to the space if you haven't been by before.
Join us for an afternoon of stories and songs in Haitian Creole and Brazilian Portuguese. Questions? Email Sam D. at sdonahue@minlib.net.
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!
Learn practical and convenient skills to help you effectively use your computer. The classes build on each other, so it is recommended to attend all classes. Registration is suggested, but drop ins are okay.
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+).
Saturdays from 10am-12pm September 9 through November 18 (No class September 23) LEARN • Answers to the 100 civics questions. • How to prepare for the reading and writing test NEED • A intermediate level of English. • A legal Permanent Resident Card for 5 years, or 3 years if married to a U.S. citizen
Drop in book club for middle schoolers (grades 6-8) Make buttons while you talk about books! 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! This book club meets in the Maker Space. No sign
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 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 October 1. Questions? Contact Maddi: mranieri@minlib.net | 781-475-5734
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 making tools. Registration for this program will begin on October 1. If you have
Join us on the third Wednesday of the month at 10:00 a.m. You only need to register for one session to be added to the group. October 18: The Rose Code by Kate Quinn November 15: The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict December 20: Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell January 17 Trust by Hernán Diaz February
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.
Come and learn some of the basics of knitting while working on a bookmark. This event is for kids ages 8-12. Registration is required. Questions? Email 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.
Learn practical and convenient skills to help you effectively use your computer. The classes build on each other, so it is recommended to attend all classes. Registration is suggested, but drop ins are okay.
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+).
Join Library Director Barbara Kerr for coffee and a discussion of new and interesting books. No assigned reading or registration required!
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 for the November 17th session will begin on October 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! After storytime, a short craft or activity will be held in the same space.
Saturdays from 10am-12pm September 9 through November 18 (No class September 23) LEARN • Answers to the 100 civics questions. • How to prepare for the reading and writing test NEED • A intermediate level of English. • A legal Permanent Resident Card for 5 years, or 3 years if married to a U.S. citizen
Create your own hand embroidered badge pins. Choose a favorite slogan or image to stitch! Ages 16+. Registration required. If class is full, email mdunn@minlib.net to get added to waitlist.
For teens in middle and high school. Create characters, build new worlds, write short stories, try new styles, play games, and more! This month we'll be focusing on story starters. Creative Writing meets in the Tech Lab. Sign up is required. Registration for this event will begin on October 1. If you have any questions,
This month we will be reading The Great Pet Escape by Victoria Jamieson. 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 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 Maybe Something Beautiful by F. Isabel Campoy. 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 required. Registration for
For teens in grades 6-8 Chameleon: High 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
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 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! Questions? Email Sam D. at sdonahue@minlib.net.
For teens in grades 6 and up This month, we're reading Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!, v1 by Sumito Oowara: Midori loves to design worlds. Tsubame loves to animate. Sayaka loves to make money! And at Shibahama High, they call them Eizouken--a three-girl club determined to produce their own spectacular science fiction anime! But with no
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 fall 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
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 fall 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
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 fall 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
Come make 3D paper snowflakes to use as decorations. Learn three different patterns. It's fun and relaxing! Ages 16+. Registration required. If class is full, email mdunn@minlib.net to get added to waitlist.
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 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
For kids ages 8-12. Learn about how to use a sewing machine and make your very own pencil case! Registration required - click the button below to register. Registration for this program starts October 1. Questions? Contact Tamar: tsiegel@minlib.net | 781-475-5734
Try out yoga for the first time or come and practice with experienced instructor Kat Mahoney. Bring your own mat, please. No registration required!
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 October 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.
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.
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+).