Medford, Charlotte and William Bloomberg Medford Public Library

Drop by to meet with Jason Stone, City Social Worker.

Learn and make something new every month in the Maker Space!

Build English skills in a friendly and supportive class while learning useful vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation. Each week includes speaking and listening practice, activities and games, as well as short take-home tasks to continue learning. The course is for adult English learners at a beginner level.

Join us for this guided interactive virtual tour of the exhibition halls and collections of the Yiddish Book Center in Amherst, MA.

A story hour for children ages 3-7 exploring new concepts through books and songs.

Join us to learn the basics of coding to use Scratch and create your own program!

Come practice your reading skills by reading aloud to our awesome teen volunteer Reading Buddies!

This month, we're reading The Other Side of Tomorrow by Tina Cho.

Did you just read the best book? Or the worst one? Come tell us about it! We are creating video book reviews for kids, by kids. Drop in and decorate a peg doll avatar, then tell us all about the book you read. We’ll use what you say to bring your peg doll to life!Check out an example review here: https://drive.…Learn More

Local filmmaker Roger Hagopian presents his documentary Memories Flow Beneath It, From Valley to Quabbin.

Join us for these classes to get you up-to-speed on different computer programs.

Join the hilarious and awesome Matt Heaton for this monthly singalong!

55+ Sound Bath Meditation

Did you just read the best book? Or the worst one? Come tell us about it! We are creating video book reviews for kids, by kids. Drop in and decorate a peg doll avatar, then tell us all about the book you read. We’ll use what you say to bring your peg doll to life!Check out an example review here: https://drive.…Learn More

Join the Medford Connectors for this intermediate level ESOL class. Instructor Karrie Peterson is there to get you started with English!

Coffee and books club

Chameleon is the library’s drop-in group for LGBTQIAP+ youth and allies in grades 6-12.

Stop by the Medford MakerSpace and work on your personal projects or ask our in-house expert about how to use the space and equipment. General Safety badging is available during this time as well. This program is for adults and teens 16+. This session's…Learn More

Spanish Language class

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!

Come learn to sew on a Brother sewing machine! This class is designed for absolute beginners who have never used a sewing machine before. Learn straight stitch, backstitch, and zig-zag stitch, and leave with a completed project! This class also qualifies you for a sewing badge at the Medford Public Library MakerSpace.…Learn More

A story hour for children ages 3-7 exploring new concepts through books and songs.

Learn the basics of embroidery. We will cover basic embroidery stitches and provide simple patterns to follow. We will also cover how to create your own basic designs on a handkerchief and how to use them on other fabric including embellishing clothing.…Learn More

Join local author Sarah Price as she talks about her writing process for her novel What Could Have Been...

Baby Lapsit is a 20-30 minute storytime includes songs, bouncy rhymes, and gentle movement activities for our youngest set.

Come play play dough with us!

Stop by the Medford MakerSpace and work on your personal art projects! If you love to draw, sketch, paint, collage, or create visual art in another way, this program is for you! All skill levels welcome. Our in-house expert will be available to answer questions.…Learn More

Learn about how to use a sewing machine and make your very own library tote bag!

How well can you decorate cupcakes with obstacles in your way? Find out at our Teen Cupcake Challenge!

local history volunteer

Join the Medford Connectors for this intermediate level ESOL class. Instructor Karrie Peterson is there to get you started with English!

Drop by to meet with Jason Stone, City Social Worker.

Join our friends from Little Groove for a Baby Wiggle music class! Babies ages 3 months to 16 months and their caregivers are invited to participate in an interactive music class, featuring a number of hands on activities to help get little ones learning about music.…Learn More

Learn and make something new every month in the Maker Space!

Build English skills in a friendly and supportive class while learning useful vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation. Each week includes speaking and listening practice, activities and games, as well as short take-home tasks to continue learning. The course is for adult English learners at a beginner level.

Give your favorite book some sparkle! Cover a book with diamond painting supplies.

Engineer your own tower of recyclables and knock them completely over with as few throws as possible! We want to do our best to provide your child with the best accommodations possible to make their experience at this maker event both fun and rewarding.…Learn More

A story hour for children ages 3-7 exploring new concepts through books and songs.

Drop by to meet with Kayla Myros, the Economic Development Planner for the City of Medford.

Join Kate, our resident Cricut instructor, for this 101 level class to get you certified to use the MakerSpace Cricut. This program is for adults and teens 16+. The library strives to be open and accessible for all. If you need accommodations to attend the program, please be sure to register.…Learn More

Did you just read the best book? Or the worst one? Come tell us about it! We are creating video book reviews for kids, by kids. Drop in and decorate a peg doll avatar, then tell us all about the book you read. We’ll use what you say to bring your peg doll to life!Check out an example review here: https://drive.…Learn More

Lean everything babysitting related!

Join us for these classes to get you up-to-speed on different computer programs.

Join us as we read some excellent books, sing songs, and learn gentle movement activities.

Learn some simple stitching and make your own mini monster in this intro to hand sewing workshop!

Did you just read the best book? Or the worst one? Come tell us about it! We are creating video book reviews for kids, by kids. Drop in and decorate a peg doll avatar, then tell us all about the book you read. We’ll use what you say to bring your peg doll to life!Check out an example review here: https://drive.…Learn More

Join the Medford Connectors for this intermediate level ESOL class. Instructor Karrie Peterson is there to get you started with English!

You are cordially invited to put on your favorite fancy outfit and join us as we groove to a selection of kid-friendly tunes.

For tweens in grades 5-8. Join us for the 1st annual Tween Book Battle! Browse our list of awesome books here, pick 3 or more to read, then come and test your knowledge with trivia questions based on the books for the chance to win awesome prizes.…Learn More

Stop by the Medford MakerSpace and work on your personal projects or ask our in-house expert about how to use the space and equipment. General Safety badging is available during this time as well. This program is for adults and teens 16+. This session's…Learn More

Spanish Language class

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!

Join Reimagym and get your mind and body ready for the weekend with this free workout class. This is a 45-minute body-weight circuit class.

A story hour for children ages 3-7 exploring new concepts through books and songs.

To join the monthly meetings of the New England chapter of the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society, please contact the society on their website.

Gentle yoga for everyone, no registration required.

This month's book is Maybe, Maybe Marisol Rainey by Erin Entrada Kelly!Register here, then swing by the library and pick up a copy of the book! Books will be available for pick up approximately one month before each meeting. During Book Club, children are invited to discuss their thoughts and ideas about the month’s chosen book.…Learn More

Become a landscape artist using only paper and glue! We'll be tearing up pieces of colorful paper and arranging them to look like landscapes of our own design. This program is for kids ages 8-12, and registration is required. Registration will open on January 1.…Learn More

Come explore printmaking with us in GIANT format. We will work together to make a printing block, and then make prints off of it. This is a collaborative program, so come prepared to work together. All supplies will be provided by the library. This program is for kids ages 8-12 and registration is required.…Learn More

Stop by the Medford MakerSpace and work on your personal projects or ask our in-house expert about how to use the space and equipment. General Safety badging is available during this time as well. This program is for adults and teens 16+. This…Learn More

Need help with a new device, computer issue, coding problem, or anything else? We can help! No registration necessary.

Take a break and play some games in the Teen Section – we’ve got video games, board games, card games, and more!

Randi is the author of eight books (working on the 9th!) in the non-fiction "Death in the National Parks" series, explores the fatal mistakes people make when they venture into unfamiliar wilderness. Collected here are some the most gripping accounts in park history and new stories about people losing the battle with natural forces or perishing from their own folly.

FMPL Board Meeting

Raised in secrecy by traditional elders in Canyon de Chelly, Lupita was hidden to preserve her family's lineage from the boarding school system. Join us to hear her powerful stories of resilience and discover how we, too, can walk in Hozho.

Baby Lapsit is a 20-30 minute storytime includes songs, bouncy rhymes, and gentle movement activities for our youngest set.

This book club is for teens. This month's book is Uglies, by Scott Westerfeld! The book is available for pickup in the Teen Room. The Wait, this is a book? Book Club will meet in the Tech Lab. Sign up is required for this program. Registration will begin on January 1.…Learn More

Join the Medford Connectors for this intermediate level ESOL class. Instructor Karrie Peterson is there to get you started with English!

Drop by to meet with Jason Stone, City Social Worker.

Build English skills in a friendly and supportive class while learning useful vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation. Each week includes speaking and listening practice, activities and games, as well as short take-home tasks to continue learning. The course is for adult English learners at a beginner level.

Come practice your reading skills by reading aloud to our awesome teen volunteer Reading Buddies!

A story hour for children ages 3-7 exploring new concepts through books and songs.

Did you just read the best book? Or the worst one? Come tell us about it! We are creating video book reviews for kids, by kids. Drop in and decorate a peg doll avatar, then tell us all about the book you read. We’ll use what you say to bring your peg doll to life!Check out an example review here: https://drive.…Learn More

Join The Queer Neighborhood Council (TQNC) for our regular sewing skill share! Whether you've never used a sewing machine or you're an experienced costumer, let's craft together in a space centering LGBTQIA+ voices and experiences. What to expect:We'll kick off the gathering with a brief tutorial on using a sewing machine and follow with open time to practice, work on projects, and mingle.…Learn More

Explore stories, music, movement, and play in a sensory-friendly and adaptive setting.

The group is always looking for new members, so join the group to meet your community’s fellow scribblers and get feedback on your work.

Unlock the power of smart investing with our workshop on using the Morningstar database! Learn how to analyze stocks, mutual funds, and ETFs, and get hands-on experience navigating the platform to make informed investment decisions.

February's selection is Playground by Richard Powers.

Join us as we read some excellent books, sing songs, and learn gentle movement activities.

This book club is for teens. If you love manga and anime, stop by our new Manga Drop In Book Club! This book club will meet in the Youth Services Programming Room to talk about your favorite manga series and watch anime clips. We want to do our best to provide your child with the best accommodations possible to make their experience at this Teen Book Club both fun and rewarding.…Learn More

Learn the basics of crochet in this beginner workshop for kids!This program is for kids ages 8-12 and registration is required. Questions? Email Maddi at mranieri@minlib. net. We want to do our best to provide your child with the best accommodations possible to make their experience at Intro to Crochet both fun and rewarding.…Learn More

Did you just read the best book? Or the worst one? Come tell us about it! We are creating video book reviews for kids, by kids. Drop in and decorate a peg doll avatar, then tell us all about the book you read. We’ll use what you say to bring your peg doll to life!Check out an example review here: https://drive.…Learn More

Ryan loves when people read to him! If you are learning to read and want to build your confidence, come read to Ryan!

Join the Medford Connectors for this intermediate level ESOL class. Instructor Karrie Peterson is there to get you started with English!

Medford's business history is more than shipbuilding and rum. Learn about Medford's initial industries and subsequent contributions to Massachusetts' economy.

We'll be delving into the primary sources - the manuscripts and letters - that informed Graham's book "The Invention of Charlotte Brontë: A New Life". Join us as Graham discusses Charlotte's life - the myths vs. reality - as well as his own research and writing of this fantastic book!

Stop by the Medford MakerSpace and work on your personal projects or ask our in-house expert about how to use the space and equipment. General Safety badging is available during this time as well. This program is for adults and teens 16+. This session's…Learn More

This book club is for teens. Join us as we talk about The Summer I Turned Pretty! The book will be available for pickup in the Teen Room in January. This book club session is being led by a Medford teen volunteer - want to earn volunteer hours and run your own book club? You can find the application and more on our website.…Learn More

Spanish Language class

You know how to knit, purl, cast on and bind off. In this intermediate class you will learn to knit cables with Rachelle. We will practice simple 4, 6, and 8 stitch cables and you will learn how to follow written or charted instructions for cables. Homework to complete before class: Using worsted weight yarn and size 7 or 8 needles, cast on 30 stitches and knit two inches of stockinette, leaving the piece on the needles so that it's ready to continue in class.…Learn More

Join Sam S. for this 101 level class to get you certified to use the Library's MakerBot Sketch printers. This program is for adults; if you have a child or teen who is interested in 3d printing, please see the Youth Services calendar of events. The library strives to be open and accessible for all.…Learn More

A story hour for children ages 3-7 exploring new concepts through books and songs.

Come learn how to play darts with the Minute Man Dart League!

Join Sam S. , our resident "safety" instructor, for this 101 level class to get you certified to use the MakerSpace without a staff member present. This program is for adults and teens 16+. The library strives to be open and accessible for all. If you need accommodations to attend the program, please be sure to register.…Learn More

Join us for a Magical Lunar New Year Celebration!

Monday Morning Mysteries

Monday Morning Mysteries

Learn and create in the Maker Space!

Come make an adorable spring bug from a toilet paper tube.

Come and learn about the process of 3D printing. Then, test out the library’s 3D printers to make something of your very own.