Medford Public Library Wins 2024 Cummings Grant, Expands Tech and Maker Programs

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The Charlotte and William Bloomberg Medford Public Library has received the 2024 Cummings Grant, a substantial three-year financial award. This funding will enhance the library's MakerSpace and Technology Lab programs, increasing community access to these resources. The library will introduce new technology classes, MakerSpace badging classes, and extend drop-in times for DIY programming.

Starting this fall, the library will offer a Technology 101 series to help community members use various technological tools. The grant will also support more one-on-one tech assistance and the development of AV room programming, aiming to deepen technology engagement among patrons.

Additionally, the grant will allow the library to offer workshops that showcase the AV recording studio. These workshops aim to expand the library’s ability to record and preserve local personal stories, adding to the Medford community's historical collection.

The grant will also increase staffed and drop-in times in the MakerSpace, enabling more community members, both youth and adults, to participate in creative and educational activities. The library plans to expand its hands-on art and craft programs and workshops, enhancing cultural offerings in the community.