by Elizabeth Connolly
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Hundreds of children, parents, grandparents, neighbors, family and friends gathered at Hinkley Memorial Park on Sunday, September 15th. They were there to celebrate the grand opening of the park’s brand new, accessible, and inclusive playground. This modern facility is the result...
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Michèle LaRue is a beloved guest at both Medfield Public Library and The Center at Medfield, recently returning for her fourth performance in town. She captivates audiences of all ages with her one-woman live readings of Gilded Age stories.
By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor
Local author and educator, Dr. Beth Godett, recently published her new book, “Toward the Bigger Half: Equity in Public Education,” which offers an exploration regarding equity and schooling uncomfortable, yet necessary, companions. Hometown Weekly Editor, Julia Beauregard, had the pleasure of interviewing...
By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor
Folks of all ages ventured out to the Bellforge Arts Center this past Saturday night to participate in the eagerly awaited Lantern Parade and Festival. This event had been rescheduled earlier this year due to poor weather conditions. Many locals had...
by Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Bri Ozanne, Adult Services/Programming Librarian at the Medfield Public Library, showed a group of five women how to create birds out of stitched felt.
As the participants arrived, Bri asked them to choose a bird pattern out of six...
By Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On a summery Wednesday night, August 28, Coco Smith and Sweet Petunia entertained a good-sized crowd at Bellforge with sweet and soulful folk music as part of the Locally Grown series. In addition to enjoying the music, the crowd played yard...
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Flying High Dogs visited the Medfield Public Library to show off their frisbee-catching skills to a large audience. Gathered behind the library, the dogs performed their signature tricks for a crowd of excited families and children.
Three...
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Knitting is one of the most popular hobbies and is on the rise. The hardest part for most beginners is starting and learning the craft, which is why the Medfield Public Library (MPL) Knitting Clinic is a wonderful place to start.
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Nice weather, green grass, friendship and crafts. What more could an adult ask for? For those interested in these enticing offers look no further than the Medfield Library’s Outdoor Adult Craft and Chat hosted on the grounds of Medfield State Hospital.
by Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On September 15, from 12 pm to 2 pm, the Hinkley Helpers and the Medfield Parks & Recreation Department will celebrate the official grand opening of the updated, “safe, fun and inclusive playground” at the Steven Hinkley Memorial Park on Green...
By Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On Thursday, August 1, as part of the MEMO Summer Concert Series, the Elderly Brothers introduced a large audience to fun, romantic 1950s rock ‘n’ roll and pop music. The lyrics of the tunes they played and the stories the band...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Tweens and teens were in for a Summer Strawberry Treat this past Tuesday, August 6th at the Medfield Public Library (MPL). Here, they welcomed Katie Shepherd, Owner and Founder of Food Explorers, to help attendees make their very own Strawberry Shortcake...
By Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Recently, Bri Ozanne, Adult Services/Programming Librarian at the Medfield Public Library (MPL), taught a group of seven participants how to sew a zippered bag. The group had a wide variety of experience with and knowledge of machine sewing, but Bri patiently worked...
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Medfield Public Library (MPL) strives to offer events for all interests and ages and its adult strategy game time is no exception. This event offers adults a few strategy games to choose from so they can sit down, play and...
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Bellforge Arts Center was honored to host Peter and Brendan Mayer for an unforgettable evening. This renowned father-and-son duo is celebrated for their work with Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band. Peter toured with Buffett for 35 years while...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Tweens and teens were in for a treat as Big Ryan’s Traveling Mystery Room visited the Medfield Public Library (MPL). This interactive murder mystery experience, titled “The Unfortunate Passing of Pliant McTwist,” challenged attendees to solve the mystery of who, what,...
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Medfield Library opens its doors to everyone, offering programs that lead to engaging adult nights. Recently, the library hosted its adult game night, resulting in laughter and new friendships. No experience is necessary for any of the game events, as...
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Medfield Library makes everyone feel included, and elders are no exception. Recently, the library held a letter-writing event to help connect elders across the nation through an organization called Love For Our Elders, focusing on sharing kindness with strangers.
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Medfield Library is known for its fantastic programs for children and teens, but its adult-only events are just as amazing. They recently held an adult craft night on July 11, 2024, for a small but enthusiastic group, creating beautiful postcards...
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
After two weeks of canceled shows due to extreme weather, M.E.M.O's Summer Concert series is back in full swing. The grass beside the library was filled with people of all ages listening to the musical stylings of Route 109.
