Moon and Back Bookstore

08/06/2026

For this year's Find Waldo Local program, when kids came in to get their prizes for collecting 10 or 20 stamps on our Waldo Passport, we had them vote for which location they thought was "The Most Fun Place to Find Waldo", and this year's winner was The Mayor's Office Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn ! CONGRATS!! Thanks so making the kids feel so welcome at City Hall!

I LOVED hearing about all your Waldo adventures... which places were tricky to find Waldo, which places you had never been to before (but can't wait to go back!), and which places you got yummy treats ;)

Shout out to our other top scorers for Most Fun Place to Find Waldo this year -- CB Scoops Roland's Jewelry Modern Pastry Shop Mrs Murphys Pub and Deep Cuts !!

Thank you to ALL of our wonderful Find Waldo Local partners, we could not do this without you!

We are so honored to have been voted the “Most Fun Place to Find Waldo” by the families participating in the Find Waldo Local Program, organize Moon and Back Bookstore owner Michelle Smith.

This is such an incredible program that not only helps to support local businesses in Medford but also gets kids more excited and interested in reading over the summer.

Thank you so much to everyone who came to my office at City Hall and found Waldo. And of course, thank you to Michelle for being the engine behind this wonderful activity.

Hope we see even more of you next year!

07/27/2026

Regular storytimes this week (always Wednesday @ 10:30am and Saturday @ 2:30pm) plus our Find Waldo Local celebration this Friday from 3 -5 pm. We will announce the FWL Grand Prize winner ~ 4pm.
Please note: we will be CLOSED next Tuesday, August 4th.

07/14/2026

Don't forget to stop by the Mayor's Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn office to Find Waldo! And if you are able to, bring some school supplies to donate to local Medford students -- there are collection boxes in both Room 202 and 205.

Help Medford Students Start the School Year Ready to Learn!

The City of Medford's 2026 School Supply Drive is officially underway, and we need your help!

From July 6 through August 17, we're collecting NEW school supplies to help local students head back to school with confidence and the tools they need to succeed.
Every donation, big or small, makes a difference for Medford families.

Items Needed:
-Notebooks
- Pens & Pencils
- Erasers
- Crayons & Markers
- Rulers
- Backpacks
- Binders & Folders
- Calculators
- Glue Sticks
- Scissors

Drop-Off Location:
Medford City Hall

Can't make it in person?
You can also support the drive through our online wishlist by scanning the QR code on the flyer or visiting the link: https://a.co/01R50n8J

All donated supplies will be distributed FREE to Medford Public School students during our Back-to-School Resource Day on August 24, 2026, where families can also receive free haircuts, connect with community organizations, and access valuable resources to prepare for the new school year.

💙 Thank you for helping ensure every child in our community starts the school year prepared and ready to succeed!

07/14/2026

We can't wait for next week's bilingual storytime! Join us Wed 7/22 at 10:30am!

We’re excited to partner with Moon and Back Bookstore for a bilingual reading of The Very Hungry Caterpillar / La oruga muy hambrienta. Come read, connect, and spend the morning with us!

Nos emociona colaborar con Moon and Back Bookstore para una lectura bilingüe de The Very Hungry Caterpillar / La oruga muy hambrienta. ¡Acompáñanos a leer, compartir y pasar la mañana con nosotros!

07/05/2026

Thanks Colleen's of Medford Square - this is one of our favorite annual programs -- FREE family fun that incentivizes families to support Medford small businesses and organizations. 🥳

Come find Waldo around Medford this month! A huge thank you to Moon and Back Bookstore for doing an incredible job hosting this and bringing together small businesses and the community.

https://moonandbackbookstore.com/waldo

07/02/2026

We will be CLOSED on Saturday, July 4th. (We are open Friday 7/3 regular hours!) Have a great weekend!

07/01/2026

25 amazing locations around Medford participating in our Find Waldo Local program, which kicks off TODAY!
Come grab your Waldo Passport and start searching for Waldo! https://moonandbackbookstore.com/waldo

06/30/2026

Find Waldo Local begins TOMORROW! The program runs throughout July so you have plenty of time to collect stamps! See more details and the full map of all 25 locations: https://moonandbackbookstore.com/waldo

06/28/2026

THREE MORE DAYS til Find Waldo Local begins! Learn more: https://moonandbackbookstore.com/waldo