This session is currently FULL. Email Sam at sdonahue@minlib.net to join the waitlist, or sign up for the next session by clicking here. Mom and Baby Yoga Welcome to a nurturing space for new moms to reconnect with their yoga practice while bonding with their little ones. The yoga practice focuses on mom and many
**This program is now FULL. To be added to the waitlist, please email Maddi at mranieri@minlib.net.** We are also hosting a second Buildwave program on Friday, August 9th if you were unable to snag a slot for this one! For kids ages 5+. Use your imagination and work together with other kids with Buildwave® —
This event is now FULL. To join the waitlist, please email Nicole at nperrult@minlib.net This event is for teens in middle school and high school. From necklaces and bracelets to earrings and keychains this workshop invites teens to explore beads and findings and different types of wire and hemp to create their own unique pieces
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
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 drawstring bag! Registration required! Registration for this program starts June 1st – click the button below to register. This program is now full. Please contact Tamar at tsiegel@minlib.net to get on the waiting list. Questions? Contact Tamar: tsiegel@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! Story Time ends with a short craft or activity.
**This program is now FULL. To be added to the waitlist, please email Maddi at mranieri@minlib.net.** For teens in grades 6 and up Watch your ideas become cinematic realities in this in-depth workshop! Collaborate with other teens to plot, storyboard, and film a stop motion animation movie. All supplies will be provided by the library.
Learn the beginnings of how to knit! Registration required. Please complete the form below. If you have any questions, contact 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.
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+.
This event is for teens in middle school and high school. Compete to see who is the ultimate Smash champion! Up to 24 players will be able to play at once. Sign up is required! Registration for this event will open on July 1.
The "Database of the Month: Global Issues in Context" program introduces participants to a valuable research tool aimed at exploring and understanding global challenges and topics. Led by expert librarians or database specialists, this session provides an overview of Global Issues in Context, a comprehensive database offering access to a wealth of information on pressing
Test your knowledge by answering 60 trivia questions (four rounds of 15) created by librarian and trivia host extraordinaire Kat Lewin. Recruit some teammates or play solo -- the choice is yours! Be prepared to answer a hodgepodge of general knowledge trivia questions. That's right, for just the second time in four years, we're going
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 series of lessons is designed for children ages 1-4. Join us for this multi-week course of exciting Spanish lessons! Learn words and parts of Hispanic culture. Lessons will take place on the following Saturdays: July 6, 13, 20, and 27 and August 3, 10, 17, and 24. Registration for this series has ended, but
This series of lessons is designed for children ages 5-11. Join us for this multi-week course of exciting Spanish lessons! Learn words and parts of Hispanic culture. Lessons will take place on the following Saturdays: July 6, 13, 20, and 27 and August 3, 10, 17, and 24. Registration for this series has ended, but
For kids ages 8-12. Discover your inner architect and design your own mini town out of cardboard tubes and paper! Registration required! Registration for this program starts July 1st – click the button below to register. Questions? Contact Tamar: tsiegel@minlib.net | 781-475-5734
This program is now FULL. To join the waitlist, please email Nicole at nperrault@minlib.net 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
This event is FULL. Email Sam at sdonahue@minlib.net to join the waitlist. 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. Registration will open on July 1. Questions? Email Sam D. at sdonahue@minlib.net.
Shirley Gerald Ware is the published author and poet of eleven books. She has written over three hundred poems. She credits her deceased parents for her ability to write. She gives credit to her Professors at Northeastern University. It is her hope to inspire others to write. Shirley volunteers her time teaching poetry to the
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 program is now FULL. To be added to the waitlist, please email Maddi at mranieri@minlib.net.** For kids ages 6+. Why travel all the way to Paris when you could take part in a kids version of the Summer Olympics right here in Medford? Go for the gold in some very silly versions of classic
THIS EVENT WILL NOW TAKE PLACE ON AUGUST 14 at 10:30AM! *POP* on by for a bubble party here at the library! We'll be outside on the library patio (across the street from CVS) blowing as many bubbles as we possibly can. We'll have bubble machines, a make your own bubble wand station, and more
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 middle and high school. Create characters, build new worlds, write short stories, try new styles, play games, and more! Creative Writing meets in the Teen Section. August theme: Epistolary Fiction Sign up is required. Registration for this event will begin on July 1. If you have any questions, contact Maddi: mranieri@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.
The Introduction to Canva program offers participants a comprehensive introduction to the versatile graphic design platform, Canva. This workshop covers the basics of navigating Canva's user-friendly interface and utilizing its wide range of design tools and features. Participants will learn how to create stunning graphics, presentations, social media posts, and more, with customizable templates, fonts,
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+.
**This program is now FULL. To be added to the waitlist, please email Maddi at mranieri@minlib.net.** For kids ages 5+. Use your imagination and work together with other kids with Buildwave® — a building event that feels like a gameshow! During the event, kids build with waves of diverse materials like Lego®, Plus-Plus®, and more.
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 series of lessons is designed for children ages 1-4. Join us for this multi-week course of exciting Spanish lessons! Learn words and parts of Hispanic culture. Lessons will take place on the following Saturdays: July 6, 13, 20, and 27 and August 3, 10, 17, and 24. Registration for this series has ended, but
This series of lessons is designed for children ages 5-11. Join us for this multi-week course of exciting Spanish lessons! Learn words and parts of Hispanic culture. Lessons will take place on the following Saturdays: July 6, 13, 20, and 27 and August 3, 10, 17, and 24. Registration for this series has ended, but
Mom and Baby Yoga Welcome to a nurturing space for new moms to reconnect with their yoga practice while bonding with their little ones. The yoga practice focuses on mom and many poses incorporate your baby. Sessions focus on stretching, core integration, pelvic floor strengthening, and meditative techniques to help navigate the path of new
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!
**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 July 1.
Shirley Gerald Ware is the published author and poet of eleven books. She has written over three hundred poems. She credits her deceased parents for her ability to write. She gives credit to her Professors at Northeastern University. It is her hope to inspire others to write. Shirley volunteers her time teaching poetry to the
This event is now FULL. To join the waitlist, please contact 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
*POP* on by for a bubble party here at the library! We'll be outside on the library patio (across the street from CVS) blowing as many bubbles as we possibly can. We'll have bubble machines, a make your own bubble wand station, and more bubble solution than you've ever seen. We may even try to
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!
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 Canva program offers participants a comprehensive introduction to the versatile graphic design platform, Canva. This workshop covers the basics of navigating Canva's user-friendly interface and utilizing its wide range of design tools and features. Participants will learn how to create stunning graphics, presentations, social media posts, and more, with customizable templates, fonts,
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+.
Come meet Nile, a life-size inflatable whale! The Whalemobile team will take you inside the belly of a whale to explore the captivating world of these majestic creatures. You'll learn about the similarities and differences between humans and whales, discover the important role whales play in our planet's ecosystem, and learn about how you can
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 "D&D: How to Build a Character" program is an engaging workshop designed for both newcomers and seasoned players of Dungeons & Dragons. This session delves into the intricate process of creating a character within the beloved tabletop role-playing game. Participants learn the fundamentals of character creation, including selecting races, classes, abilities, and skills, as
This series of lessons is designed for children ages 1-4. Join us for this multi-week course of exciting Spanish lessons! Learn words and parts of Hispanic culture. Lessons will take place on the following Saturdays: July 6, 13, 20, and 27 and August 3, 10, 17, and 24. Registration for this series has ended, but
This event is currently FULL. 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 July 1st. Questions? Email Sam D.
This program is designed for teens in grades 8-12. Learn how to use a sewing machine and sew a patchwork bookmark! All skill levels are welcome. Sign up is required! Registration for this event will begin on July 1. This program is now full. Please email Tamar at tsiegel@minlib.net to get on the waiting list.
Dear , We would like you to come to our conversation about ChatGPT and how it can be used to enhance your job search and get you started with a cover letter. We would also like to give you some hints on what to watch out for! This program is great for anyone who has
Shirley Gerald Ware is the published author and poet of eleven books. She has written over three hundred poems. She credits her deceased parents for her ability to write. She gives credit to her Professors at Northeastern University. It is her hope to inspire others to write. Shirley volunteers her time teaching poetry to the
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
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
All sessions are currently FULL. Email Sam at sdonahue@minlib.net to join the waitlist. 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 of both you
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 workshop is for teens in middle school and high school. In this three part workshop series, you'll explore music technology and learn from music technologist and professional musician Raleigh Green. This workshop will cover the basics of Garage Band, Logic Pro and more! Attendance at all three sessions (August 7, 14, and 21) is
Welcome to the only dance party in town especially for dinosaurs! Are you a dinosaur? Wear your best dinosaur finery or make some at the party, then dance to old music with dinosaurs, because that's what dinosaurs listen to!
The Introduction to Canva program offers participants a comprehensive introduction to the versatile graphic design platform, Canva. This workshop covers the basics of navigating Canva's user-friendly interface and utilizing its wide range of design tools and features. Participants will learn how to create stunning graphics, presentations, social media posts, and more, with customizable templates, fonts,
For kids ages 5 and up. 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 is a drop-in program -- no registration needed! Questions? Contact Maddi: mranieri@minlib.net | 781-475-5734 or Abi: aharper@minlib.net | 781-475-5734
Unfortunately this event has been canceled. We are trying to reschedule and will reach out to attendees who have signed up if we are successful! This event is now FULL. To join the waitlist, please email Nicole at nperrault@minlib.net Play mini golf inside the library! We'll have 9 holes of mini golf set up for
This month, we're reading unOrdinary, v1 by uru-chan: Nobody pays much attention to John—just a normal teenager at a high school where the social elite happen to possess unthinkable powers and abilities. John prefers it that way. The more he stays under the radar, and stays close to the Royal’s most powerful Ace, Seraphina, 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.
This series of lessons is designed for children ages 1-4. Join us for this multi-week course of exciting Spanish lessons! Learn words and parts of Hispanic culture. Lessons will take place on the following Saturdays: July 6, 13, 20, and 27 and August 3, 10, 17, and 24. Registration for this series has ended, but
This series of lessons is designed for children ages 5-11. Join us for this multi-week course of exciting Spanish lessons! Learn words and parts of Hispanic culture. Lessons will take place on the following Saturdays: July 6, 13, 20, and 27 and August 3, 10, 17, and 24. Registration for this series has ended, but
Are you a crafter looking to freshen up your supplies? Bring new or gently used arts & crafts materials to swap for new-to-you supplies! Donations are not required to participate. Only arts and crafts-related items will be accepted. Suggested items include yarn, decorative paper, fabric scraps, paints,beads, etc. Use the friend rule -- Please only
This workshop is where creativity knows no bounds and while exploring various techniques, you will unleash your imagination! In this class, we will work with white clay, shaping it into two enchanting pinch pots. But why stop there? We will take our creations a step further, transforming them into whimsical gnomes using coils, pads, stamps
Join Peter Hansen II for a demonstration and shop talk about the Makerbot Sketch 3D printers and the Dremel in our Tech Lab. Drop-in program. No registration required.
This session is currently FULL. Email Sam at sdonahue@minlib.net to join the waitlist OR sign up for the next session on September 16th here. Mom and Baby Yoga Welcome to a nurturing space for new moms to reconnect with their yoga practice while bonding with their little ones. The yoga practice focuses on mom and
For kids ages 5+. Use shapes to create a picture by making a paper mosaic! Registration required! Registration for this program starts July 1st – click the button below to register. 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 This event is for teens in middle school and high school. See the laser cutter in action as you design your own sliding puzzle craft! Sign up is required - registration for this event will begin on July 1.
Come check out our Makerspace during these Drop-in hours. No badging or training or registration required-- just stop by!
Shirley Gerald Ware is the published author and poet of eleven books. She has written over three hundred poems. She credits her deceased parents for her ability to write. She gives credit to her Professors at Northeastern University. It is her hope to inspire others to write. Shirley volunteers her time teaching poetry to the
This 20-30 minute storytime includes songs, bouncy rhymes, and gentle movement activities for our youngest set. Lapsit is followed by a mini playgroup with baby appropriate toys, soft music in the background, and a great opportunity for babies to play and caregivers to meet and connect. Questions? Contact Maddi: mranieri@minlib.net | 781-475-5734
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.
Drama Club participants will enjoy a fun-filled hour of developing skills in acting, singing, and dancing as they learn about theater in group and individual activities. Social skills will also be taught and reinforced with “Ms. Jen's Theatre Etiquette.” A typical (one hour) class includes: a welcome circle; warm ups; acting exercises; singing and dancing
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+. This is a drop-in program -- no registration needed! Questions? Contact Maddi: mranieri@minlib.net | 781-475-5734 or Abi:
This event is now FULL. To join the waitlist, please email Nicole at nperrault@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 felted cactus! All supplies will be provided. Sign up is required! Registration for this event will
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