Summer Reading
FOR ALL AGES
Is About To Begin!
Join us for the Summer Reading Kick-Off on June 25th, then come back for more fun programs all summer long!
FOR ADULTS
Earn badges by doing fun activities, helping the community, attending library programs, utilizing library services and, of course, reading! Starts June 25th!
Click for details and to register!
(Rain Date: Friday, June 24th)
You do not need to register for these sessions, but email Bri at bozanne@minlib.net to get on the Word Games mailing list for weather related scheduling updates.
Bring your embroidery project and a chair (or picnic blanket) and come hang out with us on the lawn in front of Building #2. Bri will have supplies if you need them, and can also teach you how to embroider if you don't know how yet! You do not need to register for this program, but email Bri at bozanne@minlib.net to get on the mailing list for weather related scheduling updates, or if you have any questions.
Click here to register for the Zoom link!
We have two addtional programs with Mass Audubon this summer. Click below for details and to register for those, too!
Wednesday, July 27th 11-noon: Beachcombing for Signs of Wildlife
Wednesday, August 24th 11-noon: Living With Wildlife in Massachusetts
Click here to register for the Zoom link!
We have two additional programs with NASA this summer. Click below for details and to register for those, too!
Wednesday, July 20th 11-noon: Life Cycle of A Star
Wednesday, August 31st 11-noon: From Apollo to Artemis
Shrinky ***** aren't just for kids! Click to register for this fun and social program
Our new Film Fans Discussion Group meets on the first Thursday evening of each month. Come in at 5:30 for fresh popcorn and to watch "The French Dispatch" on the big screen with the group, or watch at home then just come in at 7:30 for the discussion!
Email Jared at jkarp@minlib.net to register.
Click for details!
Click to register for the Zoom link!
Join us to discuss Part One of The Power of Strangers. Copies are available at the main desk. Email Bri at bozanne@minlib.net to get the Zoom link.
Click the links below to register for any or all of the following Author Talks!
-Wednesday, June 22: Front Row Center: The Best Celebrity Photos From A Boston Photographer's 30-Year Career
-Wednesday, June 29: The Woman In The Library: A Murder Mystery Set In The Boston Public Library
-Tuesday, July 5: The Fascinating Life & Legacy Of Massachusetts Dinosaur Pioneer Edward Hitchcock
-Wednesday, July 6: Northeast Native Plant Primer: 235 Plants for an Earth-Friendly Garden
-Tuesday, July 12: Dispatches From A Psychiatrist In Training with Dr. Adam Stern
-Wednesday, July 13: My Summers with a Serial Killer: A Massachusetts True Crime Story
-Wednesday, July 20: Little Matches: An Inspirational Story On Discovering Your Purpose In Life
-Wednesday, July 27: An Evening with Bestselling Author B.A. Shapiro
-Tuesday, August 2: Extraterrestrial: The First Sign of Intelligent Life Beyond Earth with Harvard's Avi Loeb
-Wednesday, August 3: Amateur Sleuths & the World of Art and Artifacts: A Panel of Mystery Writers
-Wednesday, August 10: Troubled: The Failed Promise of America’s Behavioral Treatment Programs
-Wednesday, August 17: Good Grief: How To Grieve The Loss Of A Pet
FOR TEENS
(5TH GRADE RISING AND OLDER!)
SUMMER READING
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER READING LISTS
TEEN SUMMER CHALLENGE
Hey Teens! Come get your Summer Reading stuff on Saturday, June 25th. There will be fun events for your younger siblings starting at 10 a.m. and the baby goats will be around from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. No worries if you can't make it that day...drop by the Reference Desk downstairs to get your stuff whenever the library is open!
TEEN ADVISORY BOARD - 3RD WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH @ 5PM
JUNE 22ND
JULY 20TH
AUGUST 17TH
WHAT DOES OUR TEEN ADVISORY BOARD DO?
-PLAN EVENTS! (Haunted House planning happening NOW!)
-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!
MYSTERY ROOM: THE CASE OF THE WAYWARD BALL - TUESDAY, JULY 26TH @ 3PM AT THE LIBRARY
IT'S THE CASE OF THE WAYWARD BALL!
Everyone's a suspect! Can you figure out who did what?
Solve puzzles to collect clues, and unlock the last pieces of evidence to solve the Case of the Wayward Ball.
AGES 10 & UP
PRINCETON REVIEW SERIES
The Princeton Review is here to help you ace your SAT's! There will be an information table at the library on July 12th & 13th, 2:30-4:30PM. An SAT Strategy Session will be held at the library Wednesday, July 27th at 6PM. There will then be a virtual SAT Practice Test on Saturday, July 30th at 10AM. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND THE STRATEGY SESSION AND VIRTUAL PRACTICE TEST!
REGISTER HERE FOR SAT STRATEGY SESSION (Wednesday, July 27th at 6PM)
REGISTER HERE FOR VIRTUAL SAT PRACTICE TEST (Saturday, July 30th at 10AM)
MAKING YOUR COMMON APP LESS COMMON - A WEBINAR WITH COLLEGEWISE: THURSDAY, AUGUST 4TH @7PM
The Common Application gives you a lot of opportunities to tell your story in a way that admissions directors will find compelling. We don’t like to have missed opportunities on an application, so we’ll go through each part of the Common App and show you where you can inject your personality and where you can protect your shortcomings. We’ll also share how admission officers use the information you give them to make admission decisions.
COLLEGE PREP WORKSHOPS WITH CHRISTINA HAMILTON, FOUNDER OF INTUITIVE EDUCATION PARTNERS (click links to register)
Tuesday, August 2nd, 7-8pm: How to Write a College Essay that Stands Out
Selective college admission feels more competitive than ever. Come join Christina Hamilton, Founder of Intuitive Education Partners, to learn how to write a college essay that stands out from the rest. Christina has worked in selective college admissions for thirteen years and read thousands of college essays, and now works with students and families to guide them through the application process. Christina will go over tips and tricks for writing the college essay, covering everything from brainstorming strategies to Do's and Don'ts. Christina will also address the nuances of supplemental essays, demonstrated interest, and trends in college admissions during the pandemic.
Tuesday, August 16th, 7-8pm: Selective College Admissions & Finding Your Fit
The pandemic has added a layer of uncertainty to everything, and college admission is no exception. Join us for a discussion on selective college admissions, and how to stand out in the process. Christina will discuss trends in higher education, building your college list, timelines for the college application process, and tips and tricks for best representing yourself to selective institutions. This session will cover demonstrated interest, interviews, essays, Early Decision, Early Action, and more!
LGBTQIA+ YOUTH SUMMER SERIES
Click HERE for program book, registration, & updates!
READ THE RAINBOW BOOK CLUB - 3RD THURSDAY OF THE MONTH @ 5PM
JUNE 23RD
JULY 21ST
AUGUST 18TH
Join us for a monthly LGBTQ+ book group for teens! All identities welcome. Each month will have a different theme and participants are welcome to bring any (LGBTQ+) book that matches the theme to discuss. Grades 5 and up!
THERE WILL BE SNACKS!
JUNE: Romantic Comedies
JULY: Spooky Stories
AUGUST: International Settings
PRIDE CRAFTS @ PARK ST. BOOKS! - LAST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH @ 3PM
Join the Medfield and Medway Public Libraries and Medfield Together at Park St. Books for some fun Pride Crafts! AGES 10 & UP.
LAST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH @ 3PM
JUNE 30th: Paint Your Pride Pottery
JULY 28th: Bookmarks
AUGUST 25th: Button-making
PRIDE WATCH PARTY - TUESDAY, JULY 12TH @ 6PM
Join us to watch a popular TV series about love, friendship, and loyalty (with queer themes)! We'll be in the Lower Level Meeting Room. No registration required.
THERE WILL BE SNACKS!
ZINE WORKSHOPS! (Click links to register)
July 26th @ 7PM – Tiny Books, Big Impacts: Zine Workshop w/Abby Neale
We will learn all about the history of zines: self-published books that anyone can make and share. Zines enabled queer and trans people to connect and collaborate years before social media. Many artists still make zines today to share their stories, ideas, and comics! Together we will learn how to get started making zines. VIRTUAL PROGRAM
August 9th, 6:30-8PM: Youth Pride Zine Workshop
Join us in-person to make your own zines! We will use the skills learned in Abby Neale’s virtual workshop presented on July 26th. You will have the option to display your zines in the Teen Space! No registration required. IN-PERSON PROGRAM
FOR KIDS
Click here to find out more about the Summer Reading Kickoff on June 25th.
Click here to find out more about the Kids' Summer Reading Challenge.
No registration required! Click and scroll all the way down for details about these weekly drop-in programs.
