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Arabic Stories & Songs

March 29, 2024 11:00 am - 11:30 am MPL Children's Room

Iqraa Program - Arabic Stories & Songs for young children and their caregivers. No registration necessary.

Craft Time with Panda

March 30, 2024 10:00 am - 11:00 am MPL Children's Room

Join Panda for craft time. Recommended for 3-5+

Creative Patching Class

March 30, 2024 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

<p>Come learn creative patching techniques from textile artist, mender, and fashion designer Jessamy Shay. This class will focus on how to repair holes, tears, and stains in clothing using fabric patches and hand embroidery techniques. Participants will learn about tools and materials for patching, and how to combine fabric patches with simple hand embroidery stitches to create eye-catching visible mends. Leave class with a sampler of techniques that you can refer back to when tackling your own mends at home. Suitable for beginners with little or no sewing experience. <br></p><p> For adults and crafty teens. All supplies will be provided. <a href="https://maldenpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/creative-patching-with-jessamy-shay/">Registration required.</a></p>

YA Book Club (Grades 6+)

April 1, 2024 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Local History Hours

April 1, 2024 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Song & Rhyme Time

April 2, 2024 10:00 am - 10:45 am

This program features songs, nursery rhymes, and a simple picture book for infants and young children. A fun way to enrich your child's literacy! Recommended for ages 6 months to 4 years.

ESL/English Language Learners Conversation

April 3, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Program Room

Join us every Wednesday from 1:00-2:00pm for English Conversation for ESL/English Language Learners in person in the Program Room (2nd Floor) of the Malden Public Library. No registration required.<br><br><u></u><u></u><u></u>

Local History

April 3, 2024 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Converse Galleries - Open Gallery Hours

April 3, 2024 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Call for reservation, limit 10 per tour

Chess for Kids

April 3, 2024 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Program Room, Malden Public Library

Children in grades K-5 who would like to learn how to play chess or improve their beginner game are invited to the Program Room at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesdays for this weekly Chess for Kids instruction program.

Preschool Storytime

April 4, 2024 10:30 am - 11:30 am MPL Children's Room

Stories, songs, rhymes, and a simple craft for children, ages 3 and up. Drop-in (no sign up required). Regular attendance is encouraged.
 
PLEASE NOTE: Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate preschool groups for the craft portion of this program.

Tech Help Drop-In

April 4, 2024 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Malden Public Library, 36 Salem St, Malden, MA 02148, USA

Assistance will be on a first come, first served basis. Please bring your device, logins, and passwords.

Book Squad - Kids book club

April 4, 2024 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm MPL Program Room

A monthly book discussion group for students in 4th and 5th grades. Includes snacks and a craft/activity. Sign up at the Children's Room desk or call 781-388-0803.

Malden Writer's Group

April 4, 2024 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

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