JULY 1, 2024 - JUNE 30, 2025 MISSION The Medford Public Library Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization which generates financial support and stewards private funds to enrich the mission and vision of the library for the community. The MPLF’s support is focused on Public Programming, Special Collections, Technological Innovation, Youth Services, and Adult Learning. IMPACT This year we received $88,694  from over 170 individuals, families, and organizations. Thank you! PUBLIC P

A poem by T.E. Carter Much time has passed since Squire Magoun, bequeathed his manse to Medford’s boon. The generations who witnessed this, Are all long gone, though sorely missed. So much history connects, the public trust time oft’ neglects. Beyond a useful life indeed, old structures may in time concede. As dust and rust and age impaired... a new solution was prepared… And thus, all grievances as bared, this future-forward home repaired. We must respect our memories, that

The World Languages collection at the Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library is about to expand... again! These fun-filled and exciting additions will help young minds learn Chinese, Arabic, Portuguese and French through the beautiful art of storytelling! These books will help make story-time with your kids a great opportunity to teach them new languages! The World Languages collection can be found in the Teen Library on the second floor of the Charlotte & Willi

Thanks to a generous gift from the Shreuer-Klein family and friends, our children and teen librarians have acquired 458 books (and counting!) in Haitian Creole, Portuguese, Spanish, Arabic and Chinese.

Please join us on June 30, 2025 at the Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library to celebrate the library's 150th anniversary at its current location on High Street! The Medford Public Library was established in 1855 and has served as a pillar of the Medford community since its founding. The original library moved to the Magoun Mansion at 117 High Street in 1875 and in 1960 a new library was built on the same site. In 2021, construction of the Charlotte & William

Donate $25 or more to the MPLF and receive Omni Theater tickets, while supplies last, courtesy of the Museum of Science!

It has been an exciting year of growth and engagement at the library. This year, the library welcomed 224,584 visitors . This is roughly...

In October, we welcomed one of Tufts University's premier a cappella groups, S-Factor , to the library. They performed Swing Low to a...

Filmed in Bonsignore Hall, at the Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library. ( ADAN SANTOS / Videographer ) MPLF Board members...

When you visit the Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library, you’ll discover a twenty-first century library with a wide range...

A Poem Celebrating the Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library's First Chapter In October, we invited Terry E. Carter to...

Thank you for your commitment to advancing literacy and expanding access to learning for all of Medford's residents. Maria Tringale Maria...

We are thrilled to announce that the Library has been awarded a substantial three-year grant from the Cummings Foundation!

Medford, August 24, 2022 — When patrons enter the new Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library, they will find a space in the...

Thank you to the donors, staff, and supporters, who came together to celebrate the dedication of the Charlotte and William Bloomberg...