Special Events

Saturday, September 12th at 2:30pm


Join us for storytime with local author & illustrator Lorena Proia with her new book, How to Be Best in Class

September 12

September 12

Saturday, September 12th at 2:30pm


Join us for storytime with local author & illustrator Lorena Proia with her new book, How to Be Best in Class

Saturday, September 19th at 2:30pm


Join us for storytime with local author Rina Horiuchi and her new book G is for Gratitude

September 19

September 19

Saturday, September 19th at 2:30pm


Join us for storytime with local author Rina Horiuchi and her new book G is for Gratitude

Saturday, September 26th at 2:30pm


Join us for storytime with local author & educator Inbal Alon and her new book, The Whys Get in Trouble

September 26

September 26

Saturday, September 26th at 2:30pm


Join us for storytime with local author & educator Inbal Alon and her new book, The Whys Get in Trouble

October 3rd 12-4pm


Meet local authors Kelly Riera (12-2pm) & Sorche Fairbank (2-4pm) at our table at Medford's Oktoberfest in Medford Sq!

October 3

October 3

October 3rd 12-4pm


Meet local authors Kelly Riera (12-2pm) & Sorche Fairbank (2-4pm) at our table at Medford's Oktoberfest in Medford Sq!

Put it on the calendar!

Details about upcoming storytimes!


Free & all are welcome.

Saturday, September 5th at 2:30pm: Little Blue Truck Lost and Found Storytime


Wednesday, September 9th at 10:30am: Sophie's Squash Storytime


Saturday, September 12th at 2:30pm: How to Be Best in Class with local author & illustrator Lorena Proia


Wednesday, September 16th at 10:30am: Too Many Carrots Storytime


Saturday, September 19th at 2:30pm: G is for Gratitude with local author Rina Horiuchi


Saturday, September 26th at 2:30pm: The Whys Get in Trouble with local author Inbal Alon


Saturday, October 3rd from 12-4pm: Find our table at Medford's Oktoberfest in Medford Square -- we will be joined by local authors Kelly Riera (12-2pm) & Sorche Fairbank (2-4pm)

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

Ildulce Brandão-Dasilva

Local author Ildulce Brandão-Dasilva shared her story What Are You? with us -centered on identity, family, culture, and belonging. (Buy)

Lexi Hall

Local illustrator Lexi Hall shared with us her first book, Enough Elizabeths, featuring a princess and a dragon (Buy)

Laura Goldstein

Local author Laura Goldstein shared with us her book Today Was a Good Day: A Children’s Book About ALS, which helps children understand what it's like having a parent with ALS.

Noah Sorin

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.

Maya Tatsukawa 

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)

Via Luino

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)

Julie Koon

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)

Ralph Tufo

Local author and musician Ralph Tufo joined us for a musical storytime. Ralph's book, Seemore the Seagull, takes place on Revere Beach. (Buy)

Larry Daley

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)

.. and more!

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