For teens in grades 6-12. Make your own fidgets in a sensory-friendly setting with fellow neurodiverse teens! All supplies will be provided by the library. **This program is for anyone, but is specifically designed for neurodiverse teens: teens who are autistic, have ADHD, and/or other sensory processing challenges.** Sign up required. Registration will begin on
Learn how to make Infinity, or never ending cards that have 4 different configurations. Make unique and beautiful greeting cards that are un to make and fun to receive. Ages 16+. Registration required and opens August 1. If class is full, email mdunn@minlib.net to get added to waitlist.
We are hoping to get YOU trained the training you need to ‘check out’ the Maker Space like our other study rooms. You can earn ‘badges’ this Spring 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 Maker
Learn to make beautiful wall art using simple materials - yarn, a macrame ring, and beads. No experience necessary. Ages 16+. Registration required. If registration is full, email medford@minlib.net or call 781-395-7950 to be placed on a waitlist. If class is full, email mdunn@minlib.net to get added to waitlist.
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
What is Fixit Clinic? Fixit Clinic celebrates repair through all-ages do-it-together hands-on fix-n-learn community-based discovery and disassembly; people bring their broken, non-functioning things -- electronics, small appliances, toys, bicycles, jewelry, fabric items, etc.-- for assessment, disassembly, and -- hopefully -- repair. Registration required and opens September 1. You will be contacted after you register to
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 September 1. Please complete the sign up form below. If you have any 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 September 1. If you have
For readers ages 10-14. This month, we're reading Hooky, v1 by Míriam Bonastre Tur: When Dani and Dorian missed the bus to magic school, they never thought they'd wind up declared traitors to their own kind! Now, thanks to a series of mishaps, they are being chased by powerful magic families seeking the prophesied King of
We are hoping to get YOU trained the training you need to ‘check out’ the Maker Space like our other study rooms. You can earn ‘badges’ this Spring 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 Maker
**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 Take apart existing stuffed animals and combine them with others to turn them into brand new species! Using basic hand sewing and yarn, create your own "franken stuffies" to take home. All
For home schooled tweens and teens 11+ Learn and make something new every month in the Maker Space! All materials will be provided. This month's project will be a 3D printing workshop. If you have already completed a 3D printing workshop at the library, please do not sign up for this session. Registration is required.
For kids in 4th and 5th grade only This month, we’re reading Shannon in the Spotlight by Kalena Miller: Shannon Carter never considered herself much of a theater person. Not like her two BFFs, Elise, an actress, and Fatima, a techie. Shannon’s always been content to stay backstage, helping wherever she can. But when the director
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 and will begin on September 1st. Questions? Email Sam D. at sdonahue@minlib.net.
Come check out our Makerspace during these Drop-in hours. No badging or training or registration required-- just stop by!
Come check out our Makerspace during these Drop-in hours. No badging or training or registration required-- just stop by!
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’ 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 can
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’ 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 can
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’ 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 can
Come decorate picture frames, light switch plates, and other items with fun paper and glue. There will be a variety of materials for you to play with and incorporate into your project. Ages 16+. Registration required. If registration is full, email medford@minlib.net or call 781-395-7950 to be placed on a waitlist.
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