Join bestselling author Paul Clerici as he discusses the iconic Boston Marathon.
The award-winning writer will take you through the colorful 26.2-mile journey - mile by mile, town by town, story by story. With his unique vast array of experience and knowledge, he brings the great race to life through informative, humorous, and enlightening detail that includes stories about every moment, landmark, and portion of the course - the very beginnings of the race in Ashland; various start lines in Hopkinton; the year in which a train cut through the race in Framingham; the Scream Tunnel of women at Wellesley College; the Johnny Kelley statue in Newton; different finish lines in Boston; and much more - from its start in 1897 to present day.
His storytelling is supplemented with a multimedia presentation of images from his books, which include some from rare collections and some never seen before!
Books will be available to purchase and can be signed by the author.
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Well-known local historical reenactor Sheryl Faye, who performed for us as Ruth Bader Ginsburg last fall, returns to the library as Eleanor Roosevelt!
Eleanor Roosevelt was the longest-serving First Lady of the United States. She was the first presidential spouse to hold press conferences, write a syndicated newspaper column, and speak at a national convention. She advocated for expanded roles for women in the workplace, the civil rights of African Americans and Asian Americans, and the rights of World War II refugees. She became one of the first delegates to The United Nations. One of the top ten most admired people of the 20th century. “…as individuals we live cooperatively, and, to the best of our ability, serve the community in which we live…our own success, to be real, must contribute.” – Eleanor Roosevelt
This performance is co-sponsored by the Medfield Historical Society and the Friends of the Library.
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Join music historian, author, radio host, and percussionist Craig Harris for America's Musical Roots: a foot-tapping program tracing from Appalachian ballads, fiddles, and banjos to the imaginative world of bluegrass, newgrass, and Americana music!
This program will be held at the Center at Medfield at 1 Ice House Rd in Medfield.
Adults of all ages are welcome!
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Join us for a relaxing hour of creative play at Doodle Club for Adults!
We'll have a different doodle prompt each time we meet, or do your own thing. Use the supplies provided or bring your own! This is not a drawing class, it's just an hour to let your mind wander over the paper.
No drawing skills are required!
No need to register or RSVP but Email Bri at bozanne@minlib.net for reminders and scheduling updates.
Zines are great for writers, artists, and anyone who would enjoy sending a playful letter to a friend. We will make several styles from super simple to delightfully complex, then you can take them home and fill them however you choose!
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Bring an old t-shirt and go home with a fun and functional apron!
If you want to make the quick, no-sew version, bring an oversized shirt. If you want to stay the whole time to sew on pockets and other extras, any size shirt will do.
Space is limited. Click to register.
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Eco-Centric Book Club
Memoir Book Club
Fiction Book Club
BRAND NEW BOOK CLUB ALERT!
You may know Jared as the Reference Desk Staffer who knows his way around a computer or who runs our 3D printer, but did you know he's also really into Sci-Fi?!?
The final details are still in the works but Jared is starting a book club that will meet on a Saturday afternoon or evening over at Farthest Star Sake Brewery. The exact Saturday and time of the first meeting is still being decided upon, but the book will be Rendezvous with Rama by Arhur C. Clarke. You do not need to register to attend the meeting, but you can email Jared at jkarp@minlib.net to get updated, or check back with our online Events calendar in a few days.
iPhone Photography Workshop with Zoë
Join photographer and Medfield Librarian, Zoë, to learn how to optimize your iPhone camera settings for taking the highest quality photos and videos.
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Join us at the library for, you know...word games with friends!
We play a wide variety of games like Scattergories, Boggle, Balderdash, and Quicktionary. No worries if you've never played before - we'll teach you!
You do not need to register or RSVP but Email Bri at bozanne@minlib.net to get on the mailing list for reminders and scheduling updates, which will be especially useful when it warms up a bit and we start playing our games outdoors.
Zhonghe (Elena) Li is a multimedia artist who lives and works in Cambridge, MA. Li's creativity is inspired by her love of nature’s diversity and concern for the future of the planet. Li’s art is deeply influenced by the Taoist philosophy of being one with nature. To celebrate Earth Day, she will lead a hands-on workshop of traditional Chinese papercutting art. She will give a brief introduction of the art form and you will create your own pieces as she walks you through the basic techniques.
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ONE UP GAMES: TUESDAY, APRIL 25TH, 4-7PM
Try out different games and consoles with OneUp Games’ Freeplay!
Drop in any time during the program to play!
Systems include:
Nintendo Switch
XBox Series S
PlayStation 4
Oculus Quest 2
Ages 10+. PLEASE REGISTER HERE
Join Food Explorers to make homemade Boba Tea! You’ll learn how to make tapioca pearls from scratch, including how to form the dough and roll into “pearls”. You’ll then make a quick and easy tea recipe to sample your homemade “boba”. Recipe is nut free but may contain dairy. For bubble tea aficionados in Grades 5 – 12.
Limited to first 15 attendees, REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED! PLEASE CHOOSE YOUR CHILD'S AGE GROUP.
Click here to reserve a spot for ages 6-9.
Click here to reserve a spot for ages 10+
This Club is for all levels of players ages 10 and up who want to learn how to play chess and/or improve their game. Our Teen Volunteer can teach brand new players all the basics for playing chess, and players who already know the game can simply drop in and be matched to play against each other.
Space is limited so please register for each date you want to attend.
CLICK A DATE TO REGISTER:
APRIL 6TH
APRIL 13TH
APRIL 27TH
TEEN ADVISORY BOARD: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19TH at 5PM
WHAT DOES OUR TEEN ADVISORY BOARD DO?
Plan Events!
Eat Snacks!
Help the Library!
Earn Volunteer Hours!
Experience for College and Job Applications!
OPEN TO GRADES 5 & UP
You do NOT have to register to be on the Board, just show up!
*Attend this meeting to learn how you can volunteer at this year’s Fairy Walk & Daffodil Days on Saturday, April 30th!
BULLET JOURNAL CLUB: THURSDAY, APRIL 27TH at 5PM
Bullet journals are a unique, extremely creative way of organizing a planner. They can also be helpful in organizing all of your class notes, course and extracurricular schedules, and assignments in an appealing way! Each month we will meet to learn new techniques and layouts, share our journals, and listen to music (all while eating some delicious snacks)! All levels welcome; for ages 12 and up.
PLEASE REGISTER HERE. Supplies can be provided if needed.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED! PLEASE CHOOSE YOUR CHILD'S AGE GROUP.
Click here to reserve a spot for ages 6-9.
Click here to reserve a spot for ages 10+.
How to Draw Pokemon
REGISTRATION REQUIRED!
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Team Fairy House
REGISTRATION REQUIRED!
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Fairy Surprise Jr.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED!
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Preschool Yoga
REGISTRATION REQUIRED!
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Drop-In Sensory Play
No registration required.
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Tummy Time & Talk
No registration required.
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Book Buddies
REGISTRATION REQUIRED!
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Move, Groove, & Learn
No registration required.
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Weekly Storytimes
No registration required.
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