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. This program is now full. Please contact Tamar at tsiegel@minlib.net to get on the waiting list. Questions? Contact Tamar:
Try out yoga for the first time or come and practice with experienced instructor Kat Mahoney. Bring your own mat, please. No registration required!
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.
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
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+).
This event is now FULL. Email Sam D. at sdonahue@minlib.net to join the waitlist. 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
The Boston Saxophone Quartet will be performing two programs of jazz and popular music at the Medford Public Library. The Boston Saxophone Quartet is a unique blend of musicians combining a tremendous range of repertoire and individual experience in wind performance. Members of the BSQ have performed with the Boston Pops and Boston Symphony Orchestra
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.
In this 3 hour workshop you will learn the basics of glass fusing while designing and creating a Menorah with glass sheets, frits, powders and stringers. Your instructor will show you different ways to position the candle cups and will help you cut the glass according to your design. Then you will create a mezuzah
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
Come check out our Makerspace! Tools and materials are provided. No registration necessary.
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 November 1. Please complete the sign up form below. If you have any questions, contact Maddi: mranieri@minlib.net | 781-475-5735
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 November 1. Questions? Contact Maddi: mranieri@minlib.net | 781-475-5734
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
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.
Learn how to do some simple stitching and sew on a button in this introduction to hand sewing class. We will make a felt coin purse together! Registration is required. Registration will open on November 1st. If you have already taken the hand sewing class offered in the spring, please do NOT register for this
Learn the basics of printmaking using reusable, flexible Gelli plates and acrylic paints. This is a creative, versatile, and addictive non-toxic method of making a one-off monoprint without needing a press, which you will be able to continue experimenting with at home. We will use plants, textural objects, and your own hand-cut stencils to create
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 who have started school (ages 5+).
This event is now FULL. To join the waitlist, please contact Nicole at nperrault@minlib.net 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 November 1.
Join Head of Reference Services, Zoey, to learn more about the database Reference Solutions, previously called Reference USA. Reference Solutions is a directory of nearly 14 million U.S. businesses, searchable by name, yellow page heading, SIC code, zip code, estimated sales volume, and more. Registration is suggested, but drop ins are okay.
Join Library Director Barbara Kerr for coffee and a discussion of new and interesting books. No assigned reading or registration required! Just drop in. Second Fridays at 10:00 A.M. in Bonsignore Hall
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 November 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.
The Boston Saxophone Quartet will be performing two programs of jazz and popular music at the Medford Public Library. The Boston Saxophone Quartet is a unique blend of musicians combining a tremendous range of repertoire and individual experience in wind performance. Members of the BSQ have performed with the Boston Pops and Boston Symphony Orchestra
Chinese Culture Connection in Malden joins us for another program, this time on Chinese Brush Painting. Learn about the history and techniques of this ancient art and make a piece to take home. Registration Required. Registration begins November 1.
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED FOR TODAY 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
Come and try weaving with us! We will be trying out circle weaving with a variety of colorful yarns. Registration is required. Registration will open on November 1. Email Tamar at tsiegel@minlib.net with questions. This event is now full. Please email Tamar at tsiegel@minlib.net to get on the waiting list.
Come check out our Makerspace! Tools and materials are provided. No registration necessary.
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 Strictly No Elephants by Lisa Mantchev. 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 our
For teens in grades 6-8 Chameleon: Middle 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
Try out chair yoga for the first time or come and practice with experienced instructor Kat Mahoney. No registration required! Please bring your own mat.
Come check out our Makerspace! Tools and materials are provided. No registration necessary.
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!
Join Head of Reference Services, Zoey, to learn more about the various library apps you can use to borrow ebooks, eaudiobooks, magazines, movies, and T.V. shows. Libby will be covered on December 14th, Hoopla on December 21st, and Kanopy on December 28th. Registration is suggested, but drop ins are okay.
CANCELLED for 12/14 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+).
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 December 15th session will begin on November 1st. Questions? Email Sam D. at sdonahue@minlib.net.
This event is now FULL. To join the waitlist, please email Nicole at nperrault@minlib.net For teens in middle school and high school. Sign ups will begin November 1! Our annual Winter Teen Trivia Night is back! On Friday, December 15, from 6-8:30pm, we're hosting an after hours event just for teens. Here's how it 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.
Shrink plastic isn't just for kids! Make your own holiday ornaments using this simple and fun craft. Ages 16+. Registration required. If class is full, email ssednek@minlib.net to get added to waitlist.
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 required – click the button below to register. Help prepare your child(ren) in
We are hoping to get YOU the training you need to ‘check out’ the MakerSpace like our other study rooms. You can earn ‘badges’ this winter 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 you
This month we will be reading Rabbit and Bear: Rabbit's Bad Habits by Julian Gough and Jim Field. 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
This event is now FULL. To join the waitlist, please email Nicole at nperrault@minlib.net 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 how to combat writer's block. Creative Writing meets in the Tech Lab. 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!
Join us as we explore the process of printmaking using pieces of styrofoam! This program is for children ages 5-12, and registration is required. Registration will open on November 1. Questions? Email Abi at aharper@minlib.net. This program is now FULL! To join the waitlist, email Abi at aharper@minlib.net
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.
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 November 1. Space is limited, so make sure to sign up in advance. This program will take place
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.
Join Head of Reference Services, Zoey, to learn more about the various library apps you can use to borrow ebooks, eaudiobooks, magazines, movies, and T.V. shows. Libby will be covered on December 14th, Hoopla on December 21st, and Kanopy on December 28th. 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 drop-in program is for kids who have started school (ages 5+).
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!
For teens in grades 6 and up This month, we're reading The Princess and the Grilled Cheese Sandwich by Deya Muniz: Lady Camembert wants to live life on her own terms, without marriage. Well, without marrying a man, that is. But the law of the land is that women cannot inherit. So when her father
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 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!
Try out chair yoga for the first time or come and practice with experienced instructor Kat Mahoney. No registration required! Please bring your own mat.
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.
Got a new device as a present and can’t set it up? Then come on down to the library for a free hot chocolate bar and on-site librarian tech help to set up your new device!
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.
Join Head of Reference Services, Zoey, to learn more about the various library apps you can use to borrow ebooks, eaudiobooks, magazines, movies, and T.V. shows. Libby will be covered on December 14th, Hoopla on December 21st, and Kanopy on December 28th. 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+).
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 winter 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 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.
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 winter 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