January 2025

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Wednesday, January 1Library Closed

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Saturday, January 49:00—11:00 AMTech LabMedford Public Library111 High Street, Medford, MA, 02155

Drop In Coding (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!

Saturday, January 410:00—11:00 AMYouth Services Programming RoomMedford Public Library111 High Street, Medford, MA, 02155

Family Story Time

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

Saturday, January 41:00—2:00 PMMakerSpaceMedford Public Library111 High Street, Medford, MA, 02155

Laser Cutter Badge Class

Join Kate C. , our resident laser cutter expert, for this 101 level class to get you certified to use the MakerSpace laser cutter.  

Saturday, January 41:00—3:00 PMCafe SpaceMedford Public Library111 High Street, Medford, MA, 02155

Chess Club

Medford Chess Club meets up in the Cafe Space at the Library on Saturdays from 1-3pm
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Sunday, January 5Library Closed

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Monday, January 63:30—4:30 PMTech LabMedford Public Library111 High Street, Medford, MA, 02155

Kids 3D Printing Workshop (ages 8-12)

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

Monday, January 66:00—7:00 PMBonsignore HallMedford Public Library111 High Street, Medford, MA, 02155
KitchenMedford Public Library111 High Street, Medford, MA, 02155

STEM Kitchen (ages 8-12)

Cooking is science! Come experiment with us and learn about the different ways science is present in the kitchen while making a yummy snack.
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Tuesday, January 79:30—10:30 AMYouth Services Programming RoomMedford Public Library111 High Street, Medford, MA, 02155

Baby Lapsit

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

Tuesday, January 77:00—8:00 PMZoom

AUTHOR HOUR IN MASSACHUSETTS: 2024 Mass Book Award Finalist Larry Rohter

2024 Mass Book Award Finalist Larry Rohter will discuss his new book, Into the Amazon: The Life of Cândido Rondon, Trailblazing Explorer, Scientist, Statesman, and Conservationist, in this installment of "Author Hour in Massachusetts. "About Larry: Journalist and author Larry Rohter was the Rio de Janeiro bureau chief for the New York Times from 1998 to 2008 and held the same role at Newsweek from 1977 to 1982.…Learn More
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Wednesday, January 810:00 AM—12:00 PMStudy Room 1Medford Public Library111 High Street, Medford, MA, 02155

City Social Worker Office Hours

Jason Stone, the social services coordinator for the City of Medford, holds drop-in office hours at the Library on Wednesdays.…Learn More

Wednesday, January 83:00—4:00 PMYouth Services Programming RoomMedford Public Library111 High Street, Medford, MA, 02155

Family Story Time

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

Wednesday, January 83:30—4:30 PMTech LabMedford Public Library111 High Street, Medford, MA, 02155

Teen Creative Writing

Create characters, build new worlds, write short stories, try new styles, play games, and more!
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Friday, January 102:00—4:00 PMMakerSpaceMedford Public Library111 High Street, Medford, MA, 02155

MakerSpace Drop-In

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.
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Saturday, January 119:00—11:00 AMTech LabMedford Public Library111 High Street, Medford, MA, 02155

Drop In Coding (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!

Saturday, January 1110:00—11:00 AMYouth Services Programming RoomMedford Public Library111 High Street, Medford, MA, 02155

Family Story Time

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

Saturday, January 111:00—3:00 PMCafe SpaceMedford Public Library111 High Street, Medford, MA, 02155

Chess Club

Medford Chess Club meets up in the Cafe Space at the Library on Saturdays from 1-3pm
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Sunday, January 12Library Closed

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Tuesday, January 149:30—10:30 AMYouth Services Programming RoomMedford Public Library111 High Street, Medford, MA, 02155

Baby Lapsit

Baby Lapsit is a 20-30 minute storytime includes songs, bouncy rhymes, and gentle movement activities for our youngest set.
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Wednesday, January 1510:00 AM—12:00 PMStudy Room 1Medford Public Library111 High Street, Medford, MA, 02155

City Social Worker Office Hours

Jason Stone, the social services coordinator for the City of Medford, holds drop-in office hours at the Library on Wednesdays.…Learn More

Wednesday, January 153:00—4:00 PMYouth Services Programming RoomMedford Public Library111 High Street, Medford, MA, 02155

Family Story Time

A story hour for children ages 3-7 exploring new concepts through books and songs.
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Thursday, January 163:30—4:30 PMBonsignore HallMedford Public Library111 High Street, Medford, MA, 02155

Teen Rubber Duck Cosplay

Unleash your creativity and duck-orate a rubber duck based on your favorite fandom or your own original character in our first ever rubber duck cosplay contest!
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Friday, January 172:00—4:00 PMMakerSpaceMedford Public Library111 High Street, Medford, MA, 02155

MakerSpace Drop-In

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.

Friday, January 174:30—5:00 PMYouth Services Programming RoomMedford Public Library111 High Street, Medford, MA, 02155

Stuffie Sleepover Drop Off Story Time

Is your stuffie jealous of all the things you get to do at the library? Well, it’s their turn to come to a program! Send your stuffie off for a night of fun and mischief with the children’s librarians.
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Saturday, January 189:00—11:00 AMTech LabMedford Public Library111 High Street, Medford, MA, 02155

Drop In Coding (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!

Saturday, January 189:30—10:30 AMBonsignore HallMedford Public Library111 High Street, Medford, MA, 02155

Stuffie Sleepover Breakfast

Is your stuffie jealous of all the things you get to do at the library? Well, it’s their turn to come to a program! Send your stuffie off for a night of fun and mischief with the children’s librarians.

Saturday, January 1810:00—11:00 AMYouth Services Programming RoomMedford Public Library111 High Street, Medford, MA, 02155

Family Story Time

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

Saturday, January 181:00—3:00 PMCafe SpaceMedford Public Library111 High Street, Medford, MA, 02155

Chess Club

Medford Chess Club meets up in the Cafe Space at the Library on Saturdays from 1-3pm
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Sunday, January 19Library Closed

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Monday, January 20Library Closed

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Tuesday, January 219:30—10:30 AMYouth Services Programming RoomMedford Public Library111 High Street, Medford, MA, 02155

Baby Lapsit

Baby Lapsit is a 20-30 minute storytime includes songs, bouncy rhymes, and gentle movement activities for our youngest set.
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Wednesday, January 2210:00 AM—12:00 PMStudy Room 1Medford Public Library111 High Street, Medford, MA, 02155

City Social Worker Office Hours

Jason Stone, the social services coordinator for the City of Medford, holds drop-in office hours at the Library on Wednesdays.…Learn More

Wednesday, January 223:00—4:00 PMYouth Services Programming RoomMedford Public Library111 High Street, Medford, MA, 02155

Family Story Time

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

Wednesday, January 223:00—6:00 PMBonsignore HallMedford Public Library111 High Street, Medford, MA, 02155

Open Play Video Games for Teens

Try out different video game consoles (including virtual reality!) and play a variety of classic and retro video games!
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Friday, January 242:00—4:00 PMMakerSpaceMedford Public Library111 High Street, Medford, MA, 02155

MakerSpace Drop-In

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.

Friday, January 243:30—4:30 PMYouth Services Programming RoomMedford Public Library111 High Street, Medford, MA, 02155

Hex Bug Nano Challenge (ages 3-7)

Do you think you have what it takes to build the best maze for a Hex Bug Nano? Come put your skills to the test here at the library!

Friday, January 247:00—8:00 PMZoom

AUTHOR HOUR IN MASSACHUSETTS: Bestselling Author Vicki Delany

Bestselling author Vicki Delany will discuss her new cozy mystery novel, The Incident of the Book in the Nighttime: A Sherlock Holmes Bookshop Mystery, in this installment of "Author Hour in Massachusetts. "About Vicki: Bestselling author Vicki Delany is one of Canada’s most prolific and varied crime writers.…Learn More
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Saturday, January 2510:00—11:00 AMYouth Services Programming RoomMedford Public Library111 High Street, Medford, MA, 02155

Family Story Time

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

Saturday, January 251:00—3:00 PMCafe SpaceMedford Public Library111 High Street, Medford, MA, 02155

Chess Club

Medford Chess Club meets up in the Cafe Space at the Library on Saturdays from 1-3pm
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Sunday, January 26Library Closed

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Monday, January 276:30—8:00 PMTeen SectionMedford Public Library111 High Street, Medford, MA, 02155

Teen Game Night

Take a break and play some games in the Teen Section – we’ve got video games, board games, card games, and more!
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Tuesday, January 289:30—10:30 AMYouth Services Programming RoomMedford Public Library111 High Street, Medford, MA, 02155

Baby Lapsit

Baby Lapsit is a 20-30 minute storytime includes songs, bouncy rhymes, and gentle movement activities for our youngest set.
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Wednesday, January 2910:00 AM—12:00 PMStudy Room 1Medford Public Library111 High Street, Medford, MA, 02155

City Social Worker Office Hours

Jason Stone, the social services coordinator for the City of Medford, holds drop-in office hours at the Library on Wednesdays.…Learn More

Wednesday, January 293:00—4:00 PMYouth Services Programming RoomMedford Public Library111 High Street, Medford, MA, 02155

Family Story Time

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

Wednesday, January 296:30—7:30 PMYouth Services Programming RoomMedford Public Library111 High Street, Medford, MA, 02155

Sensory Storytime

Explore stories, music, movement, and play in a sensory-friendly and adaptive setting.
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Thursday, January 306:00—7:00 PMYS Study Room 3Medford Public Library111 High Street, Medford, MA, 02155

Reading with Ryan

Ryan loves when people read to him! If you are learning to read and want to build your confidence, come read to Ryan!
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Friday, January 311:00—2:00 PMYouth Services Programming RoomMedford Public Library111 High Street, Medford, MA, 02155

Fine Motor Skill Friday (ages 2-5)

Join us on Friday afternoons for fun activities that will help your little ones develop their fine and gross motor skills.

Friday, January 312:00—4:00 PMMakerSpaceMedford Public Library111 High Street, Medford, MA, 02155

MakerSpace Drop-In

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.

Friday, January 317:00—8:00 PMZoom

AUTHOR HOUR IN MASSACHUSETTS: Bestselling Author Grady Hendrix

Bestselling author Grady Hendrix will discuss his new horror novel, Witchcraft for Wayward Girls, in this installment of "Author Hour in Massachusetts. "About Grady: Grady Hendrix is a New York Times bestselling novelist and screenwriter living in New York City.…Learn More