Special Events
Saturday, June 13th at 2:30pm
Join us for storytime with local illustrator and her new book, Enough Elizabeths - featuring a princess & a dragon!
Saturday, June 13th at 2:30pm
Join us for storytime with local illustrator and her new book, Enough Elizabeths - featuring a princess & a dragon!
Wednesday, June 24th at 1:00pm
Join us for our 1st POKEMON Day at the Bookstore! Pokémon Storytime followed by time to play or trade (cards now available in store!) with other Pokémon lovers!
Wednesday, June 24th at 1:00pm
Join us for our 1st POKEMON Day at the Bookstore! Pokémon Storytime followed by time to play or trade (cards now available in store!) with other Pokémon lovers!
July 1 - July 31
Find Waldo Local RETURNS! Moon and Back is hosting Medford's 2nd Find Waldo Local - pick up your Waldo Passport and find Waldo in 25 spots around Medford to win prizes!
July 1 - July 31
Find Waldo Local RETURNS! Moon and Back is hosting Medford's 2nd Find Waldo Local - pick up your Waldo Passport and find Waldo in 25 spots around Medford to win prizes!
Put it on the calendar!
Details about upcoming storytimes!
Free & all are welcome.
Saturday, June 13th at 2:30pm: Storytime with local illustrator Lexi Hall featuring her book Enough Elizabeths
Wednesday, June 17th at 10:30am: The Whale’s Tale and the Otter’s Side of the Story Storytime
Saturday, June 20th at 2:30pm: A Dinosaur's Day: Diplodocus Finds Its Family Storytime
Wednesday, June 24th: 10:30am: Dolls and Trucks Are for Everyone Storytime
and
at 1:00pm: Pokémon Storytime followed by time to play or trade with other Pokémon lovers!
Keep an eye out for Waldo - Find Waldo Local returns this July! (learn more)
Weekly Storytimes
Join us for FREE weekly storytimes every:
Wednesday at 10:30am
AND
Saturday at 2:30pm!
Would you like to be a reader for storytime?
We’ve had so many wonderful local customers volunteer to read for storytime. If you are interested in volunteering, sign up below!
Previous Author Visits
Local author Noah Sorin started developing his company IDORI (I Dream Of Real Impact) while a student at BU. Noah shared with us his first book, Benjy the Treehopper.
Local illustrator Maya Tatsukawa joined us to share a family favorite, Lion in Bed, which features Papa Lion doing his best to get Little Lion out of bed. (Buy)
Local author Via Luino joined us for our first ever YA Book Launch for her debut young adult novel, All the Scattered Stars (for ages 12+) which takes place in Venice in the year 2063. (Buy)
Local author & teacher Julie Koon led a calming storytime with her newest book, Breathe a Rainbow, with tactile patterns to trace with your fingertips while practicing breathing slowly. (Buy)
Local author and musician Ralph Tufo joined us for a musical storytime. Ralph's book, Seemore the Seagull, takes place on Revere Beach. (Buy)
Local author Larry Daley shared with us his debut picture book, FLOAT! about a field trip to the aquarium that gets a little crazy! (Buy)
We kicked off the spring season with local author Cynthia Platt's newest book, Bunny in Disguise - perfect for anyone who loves the Easter Bunny! (Buy)
Local author Carrie Finison, joined by her stuffie characters LouAnn and Topsy, shared her newest book, Plenty of Pancakes (Buy)
Jerry Pallotta, author of the super popular Who Would Win animal battle series, grew up right here in West Medford! Jerry joined us to celebrate the launch of his new book: Who Would Win: Porcupine vs Pangolin. (Buy)
Looking to host a party here?
Have your next party at Moon and Back Bookstore!