Malden Public Library

Saturday, May 31, 3:00 p.m.
Maccario Room

Kids of all ages who love music and dancing are invited to the Kids Dance Party this Saturday, from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. We’ll be doing the Macarena, Cha-Cha Slide, Limbo, and lots more. Bring your energy and get ready to boogie!

First Monday Book Discussion Group

The First Monday Book Discussion Group meets on the first Monday of each month at 7:00 in the Program Room.

This Month’s Selection is: Bread Givers by Anna Yezierska (June 2, 2008)

Upcoming Books

* July 7, 2008 - Children of the Alley by Naguib Mahfouz
* August 4, 2008 - The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
* September 8, 2008 - My Name is Asher Lev by Chaim Potok
* October 6, 2008 - Blackberry Winter by Margaret Mead

Call Barbara Brown at 781-324-9335 or The Malden Public Library at 781-324-0218 for further information

Join the Teen Book Discussion group after school from 3:30-5pm.

We’ll be discussing “Twilight” by Stephanie Meyer along with a book-related craft and snacks.
Please see Miss Collins in the Young Adult Room for a copy of “Twilight”. See you there!

Free Jazz Concert Series: Spring 2008
Concerts are on Wednesdays @ the library, Ryder Art Gallery,
7-8pm
Handicapped Accessible
Concerts are sponsored by the Friends of the Malden Public Library.

The 3rd concert is on:
May 21, 2008: Cassandre McKinley/Trio

Boston Conservatory alum’s Cassandre McKinley grew up in the Boston area. She is a jazz vocalist and has “developed a sound and style that is so unique, there’s no comparisons”. Boston Globe/ Sidekick Cover August 2007 says, “There’s a music style called jazzsoul (we made it up) and our anointed queen is Boston native Cassandre McKinley”.

For more information, please check out Cassandre mcKinley’s website.
cassandremckinley.com

On Monday, May 26, 2008, the library will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.

The library will resume normal hours of operations on Tuesday, May 27, 2008.

Saturday, May 17, 3:00 p.m.
Maccario Room

Children are invited to join us for stories about warmer weather and spring, as the exuberant Susie Magoozy tells entertaining tales with props and puppets. Get silly with Susie! Most appropriate for ages 3-7. Sponsored by the Friends of the Malden Public Library.

Need to repair your car or want to make some home improvements? Check out these new databases at the Malden Public Library to get you started on your projects! The Auto Repair Reference Center and the Home Improvement Reference Center are now available for use at the library or use your Malden Library card to use it wherever you have internet access.

The Auto Repair Reference Center contains information on most major manufacturers of domestic and imported vehicles, with repair information for most vintage makes starting as far back as 1945. Database content includes more than 31,660 vehicles covered from 1945 to present; over 205,000 drawings and step-by-step photographs; and much more. All of the content in Auto Repair Reference Center has been created by ASE certified technicians.

Home Improvement Reference Center™ is the definitive online tool for home improvement assistance, including: maintenance, remodeling, electrical work, plumbing, wood projects, outdoor improvements, decorating home & garden, etc. This comprehensive resource contains 26 major reference works in full text with more than 10,000 images .

Click here for a list of additional databases.

Wednesday, May 14, 3:00 p.m.
Program Room

In honor of Children’s Book Week, Scott Magoon will visit the Children’s Room of the Malden Public Library to read from his books, talk about his work, and give a drawing demonstration. Scott Magoon has illustrated Ugly Fish, The Luck of the Loch Ness Monster, and Rabbit & Squirrel and has written and illustrated Hugo & Miles in I’ve Painted Everything! Most appropriate for children ages 6 and up.

Chinese Dough Sculpture ( 捏 麵 ) is a kind of Chinese folk art. Come and learn how a few colored pieces of dough are turned into expressive and lively figure by your own hands. And you can gobble it up!!

All materials will be provided free of charge on a first come, first served basis. Space limited to 20. Participants must be ages 12 and up.

All images are copyrighted and may not be copied or used without permission.

Date: May 10th, Saturday

Time: 3:00–5:00 pm

Location: Maccario Room at Malden Public Library

This program is supported by a grant from the Malden Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state organization.

Monday, May 5, 6:30 p.m.
Children’s Room

Children of all ages are invited to a musical program featuring Dr. Leader, the singing dentist, and his guitar. Learning about good dental care has never been so enjoyable!