Malden Public Library

Spaces are still available for the six-week session of Fall Storytimes for Preschoolers. You may register by telephone (781-388-0803) or in person in the Children’s Room.

Preschool Storytime: Ages 3-5 years; Choose Wednesday or Thursday sessions, 10:30-11:30 a.m., beginning Sept. 17/18 and ending Oct. 22/23.

Infant/Toddler Song & Rhyme Time for ages 6-36 months takes place on Tuesdays, 10:30-11:15 a.m., beginning Sept. 16, and does not require registration. Just drop in for all six sessions.

Our busy summer of children’s programming ends this Friday, August 15, with a special ice cream party at 2:30 p.m. for registered children who have been submitting their reading logs.

The ice cream party is generously sponsored by Stop & Shop, Broadway, Malden.

Don’t miss our last week of fun programs:
Tuesday: Arts & Crafts (ages 3-6) at 10:30 a.m.; (ages 6 and up) at 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday: Kids Dance Party at 3:00 p.m.; Family Game Night at 7:00 p.m.
Thursday: Song & Rhyme Time at 10:30 a.m.; Decoupage Cigar Boxes (ages 6+) at 3:00 p.m.

Attention all students in grades 6-12:
Join us for “I Am Legend” on Wednesday, August 13 from 1-3pm in the Maccario Room.

Rated PG-13. Snacks and drinks provided!
No registration required - just stop by!

Monday, August 11, 2:30 p.m.
Maccario Room

Experience the excitement and joy of live theater as student actors from Kidstock! Summer Theater perform the original mini-musical “Surfing Beauty.” This modern telling of a familiar tale takes us to the beaches of Hawaii where the “Prince of Tides” is destined to fall asleep for 100 years by pricking his finger on…a surfboard! The audience is invited to “hang ten” and help defeat the evil enchantress Surfsula!

This FREE 40-minute show involves audience participation and is recommended for ages 3 and up.

To all students in grades 5-12:
Don’t Be Late! For a very important date!
~ The Alice in Wonderland Mad Hatter Tea Party ~
Friday, August 8 from 2-4pm in the Maccario Room.

If you’re feeling quite MAD
We’ll make you right GLAD
Come in foolish attire
For all to admire.

Join us for sweets, treats, games and more!
No registration required but fancy dress is a must!
Come dressed as an Alice in Wonderland character or come in dressy attire.
See you there!

Friday, August 8, 10:30 a.m.
Maccario Room

The very entertaining Pumpernickel Puppets will perform “The 3 Billy Goats Gruff” and “The Frog Prince” and explain how the puppets work. FREE. Recommended for ages 3 and up.

This program is generously sponsored by Preotle, Lane & Associates, Ltd.

Stop by the Malden Public Library for a sweet treat on Monday, August 11 from 3 to 5 pm in the front lobby!

See you there!

Friday, August 1, 10:30 a.m.
Maccario Room

This Friday, Animal Adventures will bring a number of (live!) wild creatures to the library. Learn more about these interesting reptiles and mammals as you see them up close. The program will offer opportunities for touching some of the animals. Most appropriate for children ages 3 and up.

This program is generously funded by Preotle, Lane & Associates, Ltd.