Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10-12 pm, starting April 9 for 12 weeks. Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6-8 pm, starting April 9 for 12 weeks. This class meets in the Tech Lab. Register at tinyurl.com/English-class-for-beginners For more information contact, Mike Oliver at (833) 609-5839 or mike@stmarksesol.org Sponsored by the Medford Public Library Foundation and Medford
Come check out our Makerspace! Tools and materials are provided. No registration necessary. NOTE: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20TH DROP-IN HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
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
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.
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 April 1. Space is limited, so make sure to sign up in advance. This program will take place
For teens in high school (grades 9-12). Take a break and play some card games in the Teen Section - Cards Against Humanity, Uno, Exploding Kittens, 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 is
Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10-12 pm, starting April 9 for 12 weeks. Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6-8 pm, starting April 9 for 12 weeks. This class meets in the Tech Lab. Register at tinyurl.com/English-class-for-beginners For more information contact, Mike Oliver at (833) 609-5839 or mike@stmarksesol.org Sponsored by the Medford Public Library Foundation and Medford
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 kids 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! While anyone who wants to work on their motor skills is welcome to join, activities will be best suited to kids
For teens in grades 6 and up This month, we're reading Nimona by ND Stevenson: Nimona is an impulsive young shapeshifter with a knack for villainy. Lord Ballister Blackheart is a villain with a vendetta. As sidekick and supervillain, Nimona and Lord Blackheart are about to wreak some serious havoc. Their mission: prove to the
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.
Classes meet Saturdays from 10 – 12 for 10 weeks beginning April 13th In Bonsignore Hall on the second floor. To participate you must have had green card for at least 4 years and 6 months or if married to an American citizen, 2 years and 6 months. Register here. For more information, Contact St
This event is for children ages 8-12. Players will be taught how to play the Pokémon Trading Card Game, participate in games, and take home their very own Structure Deck! All skill levels are welcome. Sign up is required! Registration for this event will begin on May 1. If you have any questions, please contact
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
Make colorful flowers using coffee filters! Registration is required - click on the button below to register. Registration for this program will start on May 1st. Questions? Contact Tamar: tsiegel@minlib.net | 781-475-5734
For teens in middle school and high school. Learn and create in the Maker Space. Each month will focus on a different STEAM project that everyone completes together. All materials will be provided. Sign up is required. Registration will begin on May 1. Please complete the sign up form below. If you have any questions,
Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10-12 pm, starting April 9 for 12 weeks. Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6-8 pm, starting April 9 for 12 weeks. This class meets in the Tech Lab. Register at tinyurl.com/English-class-for-beginners For more information contact, Mike Oliver at (833) 609-5839 or mike@stmarksesol.org Sponsored by the Medford Public Library Foundation and Medford
This event is for teens in middle school and high school. Learn about 3D printing and test our the library's 3D printers! Please note that because of how long it takes to print, you are not guaranteed to go home with a finished creation! Sign up is REQUIRED. Registration for this event will begin on
Come play play dough with us! Join us once a month for an hour of play dough free play. We'll provide the dough and tools--all you need to bring is your imagination. Why play dough? Playing with play dough helps young kids develop their hand-eye coordination, creativity, and fine-motor and literacy skills. And sharing tools
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.
This event is for teens in middle school and high school. Use craft foam to design and make your own kawaii pop-its! Sign up is required - registration for this event will begin on May 1. If you have any questions, please contact Nicole at nperrault@minlib.net
This event is currently FULL. Please email Sam at sdonahue@minlib.net to join the waitlist. Come and learn about the process of 3D printing. Then, test out the library’s 3D printers to make something of your very own. This program is for ages 8-12. Registration is required. Registration will open on May 1st. Questions? Email Sam
Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10-12 pm, starting April 9 for 12 weeks. Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6-8 pm, starting April 9 for 12 weeks. This class meets in the Tech Lab. Register at tinyurl.com/English-class-for-beginners For more information contact, Mike Oliver at (833) 609-5839 or mike@stmarksesol.org Sponsored by the Medford Public Library Foundation and Medford
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.
The Introduction to PowerPoint program offers participants a foundational understanding of Microsoft PowerPoint, a widely used presentation software. Led by Head of Reference Services, Zoey, the program covers essential concepts such as creating slides, adding text, images, and multimedia elements, formatting slides for visual appeal, and utilizing basic animation and transition effects. Designed for beginners,
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.
Classes meet Saturdays from 10 – 12 for 10 weeks beginning April 13th In Bonsignore Hall on the second floor. To participate you must have had green card for at least 4 years and 6 months or if married to an American citizen, 2 years and 6 months. Register here. For more information, Contact St
Come one, come all to the Fairy Tale Ball! Come in costume for this free family fun event at the Library! We will have face painting, sword fighting, a sensory-friendly space, a bounce castle, a dance party, and more! Would your child(ren) have a better time at the event if they knew what it was
Join our friends from the Massachusetts Horticultural Society's Plantmobile as they share everything there is to know about pollination. Together, we'll learn about the relationship between plants and pollinators and how both need the other in order to survive and make our world as colorful as it is! Registration is required. Registration will open on
Drop in book club for teens in grades 8 and up. Talk about all things books while unboxing the newest books for teens! Attendees will get first dibs on these books before they go on the shelves! This book club meets in the Teen Section. Sign up is encouraged, but not required! Registration will begin
Come check out our Makerspace during these Drop-in hours. No badging or training or registration required-- just stop by!
Join us at the Library for a conversation about planning for long term care for a loved one with Jenna Ciccone Financial Services Professional – Investment Professional, CLTC.
**This program is now FULL. To be added to the waitlist, please email Maddi at mranieri@minlib.net.** 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 May 1. Questions?
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 May 1. If you have
Try out chair yoga for the first time or come and practice with experienced instructor Kat Mahoney. No registration required!
Come check out our Makerspace during these Drop-in hours. No badging or training or registration required-- just stop by!
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.
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!
The Introduction to PowerPoint program offers participants a foundational understanding of Microsoft PowerPoint, a widely used presentation software. Led by Head of Reference Services, Zoey, the program covers essential concepts such as creating slides, adding text, images, and multimedia elements, formatting slides for visual appeal, and utilizing basic animation and transition effects. Designed for beginners,
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 kids ages 5+.
Join Library Director Barbara Kerr for coffee and a discussion of the hot new books and wildly interesting titles the library recently acquired. No assigned reading or registration required. Coffee provided by Chapters Coffee Cart. Coffee and Books with resume in September.
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.
Classes meet Saturdays from 10 – 12 for 10 weeks beginning April 13th In Bonsignore Hall on the second floor. To participate you must have had green card for at least 4 years and 6 months or if married to an American citizen, 2 years and 6 months. Register here. For more information, Contact St
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
For kids ages 8-12 Learn the basics of crocheting and makes something of your own to take home! Supplies provided by the library. Registration required – click the button below to register. Registration for this program starts May 1. Questions? Contact Maddi: mranieri@minlib.net | 781-475-5734
You know them as the Two Nerdy History Girls - authors Loretta Chase and Susan Holloway Scott were the originators of the infamous blog. Loretta and Susan here to answer all of our burning questions. How do they find interesting tidbits of historical lore, which libraries of the world have they visited, and how do
Iris Glazner Leigh is a retired international presenter on bullying prevention and an occupational therapy educator. She and her husband, Bill, reside on Cape Cod, where Iris finds inspiration in the gardens, endless beaches, and sand dunes on one of the most stunning places on earth. Join her at Medford Public Library for an evening
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
Today, we're celebrating with travel author, Paige McClanahan about her book (releasing today!) "The New Tourist: Waking Up to the Power and Perils of Travel"", a brilliantly evocative, surprising, and page-turning exploration of how tourism has shaped the world, for better and for worse—essential reading for anyone looking for a deeper understanding of the implications
For kids ages 8-12. Learn about how to use a sewing machine and make your very own drawstring bag! Registration required! Registration for this program starts May 1st – click the button below to register. This program is now full. Please email Tamar to get on the waiting list. Questions? Contact Tamar: tsiegel@minlib.net | 781-475-5734
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.
The Introduction to PowerPoint program offers participants a foundational understanding of Microsoft PowerPoint, a widely used presentation software. Led by Head of Reference Services, Zoey, the program covers essential concepts such as creating slides, adding text, images, and multimedia elements, formatting slides for visual appeal, and utilizing basic animation and transition effects. Designed for beginners,
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 ages 5+.
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
The Medford Public Library is thrilled to be a stop on Ants on a Log's 2024 Pride Tour! Ants on a Log is a Philadelphia-based trio: elementary science teacher Anya Rose and music therapists Julie Be and Miles Crabtree. Blending their skills has enabled the trio to reach beyond the usual scope of simple songs
To celebrate Free RPG Day and collaborative storytelling games, the Medford Public Library will be hosting "oneshot" role-playing game adventures run by volunteer "Game Masters" from the surrounding communities and offering Free RPG Day free adventure booklets and other materials while supplies last! These free materials are provided by friendly local game stores. GMs will
To celebrate Free RPG Day and collaborative storytelling games, the Medford Public Library will be hosting "oneshot" role-playing game adventures run by volunteer "Game Masters" from the surrounding communities and offering Free RPG Day free adventure booklets and other materials while supplies last! These free materials are provided by friendly local game stores. GMs will
To celebrate Free RPG Day and collaborative storytelling games, the Medford Public Library will be hosting "oneshot" role-playing game adventures run by volunteer "Game Masters" from the surrounding communities and offering Free RPG Day free adventure booklets and other materials while supplies last! These free materials are provided by friendly local game stores. GMs will
If you are a fan of true crime and want to dive deep into the psychology of a serial killer and his apprentice, this program is for you! Join authors Katherine Ramsland and Tracy Ullman as they discuss their most recent book, "The Serial Killer's Apprentice", a psychological examination of the blurred line between victim
Learn how to repair or repurpose your favorite costume jewelry. Learn how to re-string, replace clasps, or even light soldering. Did you lose half of your favorite pair of earrings? learn how to turn it into a pendant or bracelet. Ages 16+. Registration required. If class is full, email mdunn@minlib.net to get added to waitlist.
Come check out our Makerspace during these Drop-in hours. No badging or training or registration required-- just stop by!
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
Ah, the nineties. Movies were something in those days. We’re talking about a decade that began with GoodFellas and ended with Magnolia, with such films as Malcolm X, Before Sunrise, and Clueless arriving somewhere in between. Stories, characters, and writing were king. If you're a fan, a movie buff, or just a child of the
Try out chair yoga for the first time or come and practice with experienced instructor Kat Mahoney. 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! Story Time ends with a short craft or activity.
The library will have a selection of board games but you are welcome to bring your own to share! This program is designed for adult patrons - drop ins welcome!
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 kids 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 on
Join us outside by the patio for some tape resist sidewalk chalk art! We'll color until the entire sidewalk is full - just drop on by! All chalk will be provided. Rain date is Friday, July 26.
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! While anyone who wants to work on their motor skills is welcome to join, activities will be best suited to kids
For teens in grades 6 and up This month, we're reading Cooking with Monsters, v1 by Jordan Alsaqa: Hana Ozawa is the newest face at the Gourmand Academy of Culinary Combat, a school that will teach her how to fight monsters AND how to turn them into delicious meals. Hana is a natural, but 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.
Meet at the intersection of Riverside Ave and Middlesex Ave. Join Historian Dee Morris for a lively and informative tour of East Medford’s Wellington Area. Learn about the farmers, craftsmen, and business people who helped to shape this residential neighborhood. No registration required.
For teens in middle and high school Celebrate Pride month with a FREE city-wide Youth Pride Party at LoConte Rink! Party activities: -Roller skating -Dancing -PIZZA (gluten-free options available for those with allergies!) -Face painting -Henna -PRIDE SWAG! -And more! This event is made possible through MVP grant funding, and is brought to you by