This month we will be reading Starla Jean: Which Came First: The Chicken or the Friendship? by Elana K. Arnold. 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
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. Use design your own mug using Cricut Design Space and use the Heat Press to permanently apply it to a mug! All materials will be provided. Sign up is required
Lighthouses and ghost stories often seem to go hand in hand. In the past, Jeremy has discussed the lovelorn spirit known as Ernie at Connecticut's New London Ledge Light, the piano playing ghost of Maine's Seguin Light, and the mysterious Woman in White in the Isles of Shoals, among others. This time, who knows what
These beginner level English as a Second Language classes (ESOL) will take place twice a week (Tuesday and Thursday) for 12 weeks. Classes will be held in Study Room 5 on the 1st floor of the Library. 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 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
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.
Join herbalist Mo Katz-Christy for a stroll about town to meet the plants in our neighborhood! We will explore botany and medicinal uses and have lots of space for questions and conversation. Accessibility: All walks are wheelchair accessible. No registration required.
**NEW TIME!!** 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
These beginner level English as a Second Language classes (ESOL) will take place twice a week (Tuesday and Thursday) for 12 weeks. Classes will be held in Study Room 5 on the 1st floor of the Library. Registration required. If registration is full, email medford@minlib.net or call 781-395-7950 to be placed on a waitlist.
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.
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
Explore "Database of the Month: JobNow" on Friday, November 1st, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the Tech Lab. Learn how this powerful database can assist with job searching, resume building, and interview preparation to boost your career prospects. Register by calling 781-395-7950 or emailing medford@minlib.net.
Join us for a free twelve-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! Registration is required - register for the first class is
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: October 5, 12, and 19 and November 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30. Registration is required and will begin on September
All are welcome to read and discuss mysteries at the library! Join us as we discuss The Beekeeper's Apprentice by Laurie King on November 4th. First Mondays at 10 am. Books will be available approximately four weeks in advance. Call the Library at 781-395-7950 to have a copy put on hold for you.
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 October 1. Please complete the sign up form below. If you have any questions,
For kids ages 8-12. Get creative and decoupage your own work of art with fabric on canvas! All supplies provided by the library. Registration required! Registration for this program starts October 1st – click the button below to register. Questions? Contact Tamar: tsiegel@minlib.net | 781-475-5734
These beginner level English as a Second Language classes (ESOL) will take place twice a week (Tuesday and Thursday) for 12 weeks. Classes will be held in Study Room 5 on the 1st floor of the Library. Registration required. If registration is full, email medford@minlib.net or call 781-395-7950 to be placed on a 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
This month we will be reading Memory Jars by Vera Brosgol. 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
Alexander Calder has nothing on us! We'll make balancing mobiles. Art and physics! Registration required. Please complete the form below. If you have any questions, contact Abi at aharper@minlib.net
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.
These beginner level English as a Second Language classes (ESOL) will take place twice a week (Tuesday and Thursday) for 12 weeks. Classes will be held in Study Room 5 on the 1st floor of the Library. Registration required. If registration is full, email medford@minlib.net or call 781-395-7950 to be placed on a waitlist.
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.
For kids ages 5 and up. 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 is a drop-in program -- no registration needed! Questions? Contact Maddi: mranieri@minlib.net | 781-475-5734 or Abi: aharper@minlib.net |
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. The September 13th gathering of Coffee & Books has been cancelled.
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 laser cut signs. Registration is required and space is limited. Sign ups for this program will begin on October 1. If you have any questions, contact Nicole: nperrault@minlib.net
Join us for a free twelve-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! Registration is required - register for the first class is
For students in grades 3-8! In this drop in session, students will use Scratch to start a new project or continue working on a current project. All skill levels are welcome! If you have previously used Scratch, please come with your username and password! Sign up is encouraged, but not required. Registration for this session
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 lectures is meant as an introduction to African Art, its variety of forms, the depth of its history, and how it became an important player first in Western culture and continues to be important in a global world. The lecture on Sunday, Sept. 8 will focus on 21st Century African Photography. This
These beginner level English as a Second Language classes (ESOL) will take place twice a week (Tuesday and Thursday) for 12 weeks. Classes will be held in Study Room 5 on the 1st floor of the Library. Registration required. If registration is full, email medford@minlib.net or call 781-395-7950 to be placed on a waitlist.
For kids in 4th and 5th grade only This month, we’re reading The Luminous Life of Lucy Landry by Anna Rose Johnson: Selena Lucy Landry (named for a ship, as every sailor’s child should be) has been frightened of the water ever since she lost her father at sea. But with no one else to care
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
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 readers ages 10-14. This month, we're reading Mexikid: A Graphic Memoir by Pedro Martín: Pedro Martín has grown up hearing stories about his abuelito—his legendary crime-fighting, grandfather who was once a part of the Mexican Revolution! But that doesn't mean Pedro is excited at the news that Abuelito is coming to live with their family. After
This event is for teens in middle school and high school who have not yet completed a 3D printing workshop at the library. 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
These beginner level English as a Second Language classes (ESOL) will take place twice a week (Tuesday and Thursday) for 12 weeks. Classes will be held in Study Room 5 on the 1st floor of the Library. Registration required. If registration is full, email medford@minlib.net or call 781-395-7950 to be placed on a waitlist.
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 us for "Armchair Traveling: Lunch to Italy" on Thursday, November 14th, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Bonsignore Hall, where you'll enjoy a delightful Italian-themed lunch and a virtual tour of Italy's most charming destinations. Immerse yourself in the flavors and sights of Italy without leaving your seat! Register by calling 781-395-7950 or
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 open on October 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!
Join us for a free twelve-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! Registration is required - register for the first class is
For students in grades 3-8! In this drop in session, students will use Scratch to start a new project or continue working on a current project. All skill levels are welcome! If you have previously used Scratch, please come with your username and password! Sign up is encouraged, but not required. Registration for this session
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.
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!
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
These beginner level English as a Second Language classes (ESOL) will take place twice a week (Tuesday and Thursday) for 12 weeks. Classes will be held in Study Room 5 on the 1st floor of the Library. 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
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.
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 October 1st. Questions? Email Sam D. at sdonahue@minlib.net.
These beginner level English as a Second Language classes (ESOL) will take place twice a week (Tuesday and Thursday) for 12 weeks. Classes will be held in Study Room 5 on the 1st floor of the Library. Registration required. If registration is full, email medford@minlib.net or call 781-395-7950 to be placed on a waitlist.
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 us for a "55+ Crafternoon: Thanksgiving Flower Arranging" on Thursday, November 21st, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Bonsignore Hall. Create beautiful fall floral arrangements to brighten your Thanksgiving table while enjoying a fun and social crafting experience. Registration opens on October 1 online, by calling 781-395-7950 or emailing medford@minlib.net.
This program is for teens in middle school and high school. Warm up by decorating a mug and making your own mug cake at home! All supplies will be provided. You will be able to pick up your take home kit on Friday, November 22 in the Teen Section. Sign up is required! Registration for
Take the mic and shine a light on the issues that matter most to you, with passion, lyricism, and force. We’ll meet every month to read and discuss the work of great poets, while crafting and performing our own work.
Join us for a free twelve-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! Registration is required - register for the first class is
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: October 5, 12, and 19 and November 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30. Registration is required and will begin on September
This month we will be reading Bear and Bird: The Stars and Other Stories by Jarvis. 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
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
These beginner level English as a Second Language classes (ESOL) will take place twice a week (Tuesday and Thursday) for 12 weeks. Classes will be held in Study Room 5 on the 1st floor of the Library. Registration required. If registration is full, email medford@minlib.net or call 781-395-7950 to be placed on a waitlist.
For kids ages 8-12. Learn about how to use a sewing machine and make your very own library tote bag! Registration required! Registration for this program starts October 1st – click the button below to register. Questions? Contact Tamar: tsiegel@minlib.net | 781-475-5734 This program is now full. To get on the waiting list, please email Tamar at tsiegel@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! Story Time ends with a short craft or activity.
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 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
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’ 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
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: October 5, 12, and 19 and November 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30. Registration is required and will begin on September