Preschool Storytime
April 25, 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 25, 2024 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Malden Public Library, 36 Salem St, Malden, MA 02148, USAAssistance will be on a first come, first served basis. Please bring your device, logins, and passwords.
YA Craft - Model Kits
April 25, 2024 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Promises Unfulfilled: Exploring Local History of American Freedmen
April 25, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:00 pmWith the Mystic Valley NAACP and human rights advocate Saskia VannJames. Program begins with a Converse Gallery tour starting at the current exhibition: Modern Sojourner, Sojourner Truth in Malden. Community discussion to follow at 7pm.
April Book Discussion
April 25, 2024 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm<p>Our monthly book discussion usually meets on the fourth Thursday of every month from 7pm - 8pm. The group chooses from a list of titles given out the month before to decide what book will be read and copies of the book are available at the information desk. While registration is not required, it is encouraged. </p><p>Our title for April is the Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner.</p><p>Contact Marita with questions. mcoombs@maldenpubliclibrary.org</p><p>to register: </p><p><a href="https://maldenpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/book-discussion-8/">April Book Discussion</a><br></p>
Arabic Stories & Songs
April 26, 2024 11:00 am - 11:30 am MPL Children's RoomIqraa Program - Arabic Stories & Songs for young children and their caregivers. No registration necessary.
Craft Time with Panda
April 27, 2024 10:00 am - 11:00 am MPL Children's RoomJoin Panda for craft time. Recommended for 3-5+
YA Book Club (Grades 6+)
April 29, 2024 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Local History Hours
April 29, 2024 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Death Cafe
April 29, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm<p>Have you ever wanted to talk about death but don’t know where to start? The Malden Public Library will be hosting its first Death Cafe on Monday April 29th starting at 6pm. If you’ve never heard of them before, a Death Cafe is a group directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives or themes. It is a discussion group rather than a grief support or counseling session.</p><p>At a Death Cafe people, often strangers, gather to eat cake, drink tea and discuss death. Everyone is welcome to attend and registration is required.</p><p>To register: <a href="https://maldenpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/death-cafe/">Death Cafe</a><br></p>
Song & Rhyme Time
April 30, 2024 10:00 am - 10:45 amThis 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.
50 + Job Seekers Program
May 1, 2024 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Join this free online networking group for 50+ Job Seekers. This program meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month from 9:30 -11:30am. Registration is required.
https://bit.ly/202450PlusJobs
Please contact Marita if you need help registering. mcoombs@maldenpubliclibrary.org
The library can provide a laptop and quiet space for participants.
ESL/English Language Learners Conversation
May 1, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Program RoomJoin 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
May 1, 2024 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Converse Galleries - Open Gallery Hours
May 1, 2024 2:00 pm - 4:00 pmCall for reservation, limit 10 per tour
Chess for Kids
May 1, 2024 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Program Room, Malden Public LibraryChildren 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.
The Real Cinco de Mayo Story (bilingual storytime)
May 1, 2024 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm MPL Children's Room
Cinco de Mayo - the 5th of May! Is this the date when Mexico celebrates independence? Learn the true history behind the often-misunderstood holiday. What does Cinco de Mayo mean to Mexicans and to the US? When did the celebration start?
This 3-part program, presented in both English and Spanish, is designed to be fun, energetic, and interactive, with 1) storytelling, 2) arts and craft activity, and 3) singing, dancing, or a dynamic game. Appropriate for ages 5-8.
This program is supported by a grant from the Malden Cultural Council, a local agency supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
