THE LIBRARY IS COMING

Tile Painting Event for the New Library!

Back by popular demand, the MPLF is partnering with Clay Dreams to host another socially distant, family friendly, artistic event. This is a great way to get the whole family involved and excited about our new library!

The Event will take place at the Medford Condon Shell on November 1st at 12pm and 1:30pm. ​

Make your $25 donation to secure your spot today! To ensure social distancing measures can be taken, only 8 spots are available at each session.

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Medford Family Leaf

Highlighted Ways To Make Your Mark

A leaf may be dedicated in memoriam or in honor. Two sizes of letters will be available for engraving, allowing for up to 50 characters.

Cost

$250​

Size

3½ x 2½ inches

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Location

Corridor to multipurpose/performance room

Engrave a Paver

Leave your legacy on these beautiful large pavers. Perfect for family commemoration or business contributions. Up to 90 characters in up to 6 lines.

Cost

$1250

Size

2 x 2 feet

Location

The Terrace and Front Sidewalk

Number

300

Name a shelving unit $2500 & $5000

Salute your business, family or favorite non-profit by naming a bookshelf unit in the new library. Large units for the adult library are 4'6" tall. Small units are 7'6" and will be in the children's and young adult library.  Plaques will be roughly 10"x10" and placed on both ends of the unit.

Cost

$2500 or $5000

Size

Plaques adhered to both ends of selected shelf.

Location

Main Library

Number

100

NEW YORK, NY and MEDFORD, MA – August 18, 2020 – Bloomberg Philanthropies and the Medford Public Library Foundation today announced that the new public library being constructed in the City of Medford will be named the Charlotte and William Bloomberg Medford Public Library in honor of Michael Bloomberg and Marjorie Bloomberg Tiven’s parents, who lived in Medford for 65 years. Michael Bloomberg has made a $3 million gift toward the construction of the new public library in his hometown, recognizing the essential role it plays in the community. The Charlotte and William Bloomberg Medford Public Library is slated to open in the fall of 2021.

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