Things to do with kids in Medford, MA

9 AM – 10:30 AM·Medford Arts Council / Medford Arts Center

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM·Youth Services Programming Room, Medford Public Library, 111 High Street, Medford, MA, 02155

Join us for a monthly story time celebrating Arabic language and culture. All levels of Arabic are welcome to join! This story time is for ages 3-6 and registration is not required. This story time is made possible thanks to the Betsy Schreuer Program Fund, which supports library programs in languages other than Englis…

9:30 AM – 10:30 AM·Youth Services Programming Room, Medford Public Library, 111 High Street, Medford, MA, 02155

Baby Lapsit is a 20-30 minute drop-in storytime that includes songs, bouncy rhymes, and gentle movement activities for our youngest set (babies ages 0-24 months). Lapsit is followed by a mini playgroup with baby appropriate toys, soft music in the background, and a great opportunity for babies to play and caregivers to…

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM·Youth Services Programming Room, Medford Public Library, 111 High Street, Medford, MA, 02155

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…

6:30 PM – 7:30 PM·Bonsignore Hall, Medford Public Library, 111 High Street, Medford, MA, 02155

This info session is designed for teens in middle school and high school. Caregivers are welcome, but should be accompanied by their tween or teen! You have questions about volunteering at the library and we have answers. There are a lot of opportunities for Medford teens to volunteer at the library. Learn about them a…

9 AM – 10:30 AM·Medford Arts Council / Medford Arts Center

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM·Bonsignore Hall, Medford Public Library, 111 High Street, Medford, MA, 02155

Do you think you're smarter than AI? Put your skills to the test and prove it with our AI or Not? Quiz Show challenge. In teams, you'll examine images to determine whether they were made by humans or machines. This program is for HUMAN children ages 8-12. Registration is required. Questions? Email Corinne at crichter@m…

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM·Youth Services Programming Room, Medford Public Library, 111 High Street, Medford, MA, 02155

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.

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM·Youth Services Programming Room, Medford Public Library, 111 High Street, Medford, MA, 02155

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 th…

10 AM – 11 AM·Youth Services Programming Room, Medford Public Library, 111 High Street, Medford, MA, 02155

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.