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Events Calendar

March  2024
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  • Arabic Stories & Songs
    When: 11:00 am- 11:30 am
    Where: MPL Children's Room
    Iqraa Program - Arabic Stories & Songs for young children and their caregivers. No registration necessary.
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  • (canceled) Craft Time with Panda
    When: 10:00 am- 11:00 am
    Where: MPL Children's Room
    Join Panda for craft time. Recommended for 3-5+
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  • Song & Rhyme Time
    When: 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.
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  • ESL/English Language Learners Conversation
    When: 1:00 pm- 2:00 pm
    Where: 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>
  • Converse Galleries - Open Gallery Hours
    When: 2:00 pm- 4:00 pm
    Call for reservation, limit 10 per tour
  • Local History
    When: 2:00 pm- 4:00 pm
  • Chess for Kids
    When: 3:00 pm- 4:00 pm
    Where: 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.
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  • Preschool Storytime
    When: 10:30 am- 11:30 am
    Where: 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
    When: 2:00 pm- 3:00 pm
    Where: 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.
  • YA Craft Perler Beads
    When: 3:00 pm- 4:30 pm
  • Book Squad - Kids book club
    When: 4:00 pm- 5:00 pm
    Where: 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
    When: 7:00 pm- 8:30 pm
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  • Arabic Stories & Songs
    When: 11:00 am- 11:30 am
    Where: MPL Children's Room
    Iqraa Program - Arabic Stories & Songs for young children and their caregivers. No registration necessary.
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  • Song & Rhyme Time
    When: 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.
  • Converse Art Galleries - Open Hours
    When: 2:00 pm- 4:00 pm
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  • Song & Rhyme Time
    When: 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.
  • Friends of Malden Public Library
    When: 7:00 pm- 8:30 pm
    Where: Malden Public Library, 36 Salem St, Malden, MA 02148, USA
    The public is invited to join the Friends of the Malden Public Library for meetings and fund-raising events.
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  • ESL/English Language Learners Conversation
    When: 1:00 pm- 2:00 pm
    Where: 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
    When: 2:00 pm- 4:00 pm
  • Converse Galleries - Open Gallery Hours
    When: 2:00 pm- 4:00 pm
    Call for reservation, limit 10 per tour
  • Make Slime - Session 1
    When: 3:00 pm- 3:30 pm
    Where: MPL Program Room
    Make your own slime and take it home! Registration required, space is limited. For grades K-5.<br><br>To register :<a href="https://maldenpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/make-slime/">https://maldenpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/make-slime/</a&gt;
  • (Canceled) Chess for Kids
    When: 3:00 pm- 4:00 pm
    Where: 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.
  • Make Slime - Session 2
    When: 3:30 pm- 4:00 pm
    Where: MPL Program Room
    Make your own slime and take it home! Registration required, space is limited. For grades K-5.<br><br>To Register:<br><a href="https://maldenpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/make-slime-2/">https://maldenpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/make-slime-2/</a&gt;
  • Malden Reads Film Screening:
    When: 6:00 pm- 8:15 pm
    Where: Maccario Room
    <p><span>Please joinus for the Malden Reads Film Screening about <em><b><span>The Peanut Butter Falcon</span></b></em>.We will be showing this film on Wednesday, March13, 2024: 6:00-8:15pm. We will also be showing a 15-minute preview of theexcellent disabilities rights documentary, <em><span>Lives Worth Living</span></em>.</span></p><p><span>These filmsare part of Malden Reads’ 2024 season of events for the book, <em><b><span>BeingHeumann: An Unrepentant Memoir Of A Disability Rights Activist</span></b></em>,by Judith Heumann.</span></p><p><em><b><span>ThePeanut Butter Falcon</span></b></em><span>: “After running away from a residential nursing home to pursuehis dream of becoming a pro wrestler, a man who has Down syndrome befriends anoutlaw who becomes his coach and ally.” The film is Rated PG-13 (97 min.)(2019) 95% on Rotten Tomatoes.</span></p><p><span>You can pickup a copy of <strong><i><span>Being Heumann</span></i></strong> at the Malden Public Library.The e-book and e-audiobook is also available on the Libby app with your Malden,Boston, or Chelsea Public Library card here:</span></p><p><span><a href="https://bpl.overdrive.com/search?query=Being%20Heumann">https://bpl.overdrive.com/search?query=Being%20Heumann</a></span></p><p><span>For moredetails about our Malden Reads Film Screening events, please contact the MaldenPublic Library at 781-324-0218. Light refreshments will be served. This eventis co-sponsored by Malden Reads and Malden Public Library.</span></p>
  • Board Game Night for Adults
    When: 6:30 pm- 8:30 pm
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  • Preschool Storytime
    When: 10:30 am- 11:30 am
    Where: 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
    When: 2:00 pm- 3:00 pm
    Where: 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.
  • YA Movie Afternoon
    When: 3:00 pm- 5:00 pm
  • CD Collins - Malden Poet Laureate
    When: 7:00 pm- 8:30 pm
    Malden’s inaugural poet laureate CD Collins will host an evening of poetry and will read from her newly released poetry book.   She’ll be joined by Christopher Hickey, Anna Geoffroy, Jeff Taylor, Daniel Daschino, Karen Krola, Cathleen Chambless and Robert Hayes.  The program starts at 7pm and everyone is welcome.<br><br><a href="https://maldenpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/cd-collins-friends/">CD Collins & Friends</a>
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  • Arabic Stories & Songs
    When: 11:00 am- 11:30 am
    Where: MPL Children's Room
    Iqraa Program - Arabic Stories & Songs for young children and their caregivers. No registration necessary.
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  • (canceled) Craft Time with Panda
    When: 10:00 am- 11:00 am
    Where: MPL Children's Room
    Join Panda for craft time. Recommended for 3-5+
  • Let's Talk About A Poem with Lloyd Schwartz
    When: 11:00 am- 12:30 pm
    <p>Our monthly online poetry discussion group led by local poet Lloyd Schwartz.  <span> <span><span>Lloyd chooses a poem for the group to read and then leads an often lively discussion.  </span></span></span></p><p></p><p>Registration is required and the link to join is sent out the day before the event.  </p><p></p><p>This program is made possible by the Malden Public Library and the Academy of American Poets and funds from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.</p><p></p><p>Please email Marita if you have questions.  <a href="mailto:mcoombs@maldenpubliclibrary.org">mcoombs@maldenpubliclibrary.org</a></p>
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  • YA Book Club (Grades 6+)
    When: 3:00 pm- 4:00 pm
  • Rescuing the Past with Ryan Reed
    When: 6:30 pm- 7:30 pm
    Learn about the on-going large-format photograph restoration project with librarian Ryan Reed.
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  • Song & Rhyme Time
    When: 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.
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  • ESL/English Language Learners Conversation
    When: 1:00 pm- 2:00 pm
    Where: 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
    When: 2:00 pm- 4:00 pm
  • Converse Galleries - Open Gallery Hours
    When: 2:00 pm- 4:00 pm
    Call for reservation, limit 10 per tour
  • Learn a Card Trick!
    When: 3:00 pm- 4:00 pm
    Where: MPL Program Room
    Learn a card trick, and amaze your family and friends!
    Recommended for ages 7-11.
  • (Canceled) Chess for Kids
    When: 3:00 pm- 4:00 pm
    Where: 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.
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  • Preschool Storytime
    When: 10:30 am- 11:30 am
    Where: 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
    When: 2:00 pm- 3:00 pm
    Where: 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 Bunch - Kids book club
    When: 4:00 pm- 5:00 pm
    Where: MPL Program Room
    A monthly book club for kids in grades 2 and 3.An informal book discussion, with snacks and an activity.SIgn up at the children's room desk. Regular attendance is encouraged.Pick up the book from the children's room desk two weeks before the club meeting.
  • Malden Writer's Group
    When: 7:00 pm- 8:30 pm
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  • Arabic Stories & Songs
    When: 11:00 am- 11:30 am
    Where: MPL Children's Room
    Iqraa Program - Arabic Stories & Songs for young children and their caregivers. No registration necessary.
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  • Retirement Mastery for Homeowners: What are my options??
    When: 10:00 am- 11:00 am
    <p><u>Retirement Mastery for Homeowners: What are my options??</u></p><p>Are you, or someone you know, a homeowner age 62 and older andwish to supplement your retirement income and fund home improvements? </p><p>Come learn why a Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) is apowerful product that can be used as a tool in your retirement planningstrategy. This product allows you to access your home's equity to create theretirement of your dreams!</p><p>• Supplement retirement income</p><p>• Eliminate your monthly mortgage payments, without selling yourhome*</p><p>• Create a Growing Line of Credit</p><p>• Manage Long Term Care Costs</p><p>• Leave a Loving Legacy For Family</p><p>* Stay in your home long term</p><p><span>The HECM product has been recognized widely by financial servicesprofessionals as a way to increase retirement cash flow, potentially reducetaxes, and increase net worth!</span>Linda Bunce is amortgage specialist with Movement.  She has over 38 years of experience inthe financial industry educating and helping homeowners with their future plansfor housing.</p><p>Virginia Todd is aRealtor Agent with Leading Edge. Virginia brings atremendous amount of experience and knowledge about the local realestate market. <br></p>
  • Song & Rhyme Time
    When: 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.
  • Converse Art Galleries - Open Hours
    When: 2:00 pm- 4:00 pm
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  • Song & Rhyme Time
    When: 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.
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  • Malden Office of Housing Stability
    When: 10:00 am- 12:00 pm
    Free Legal Assistance. Meet with an attorney to discuss housing concerns, eviction, financial assistance, affordable housing, etc. Call 781-322-9119 ext. 146 or email <a href="mailto:housingstability@cityofmalden.org"><u>housingstability@cityofmalden.org</u></a> with questions.
  • ESL/English Language Learners Conversation
    When: 1:00 pm- 2:00 pm
    Where: 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>
  • Converse Galleries - Open Gallery Hours
    When: 2:00 pm- 4:00 pm
    Call for reservation, limit 10 per tour
  • Local History
    When: 2:00 pm- 4:00 pm
  • Chess for Kids
    When: 3:00 pm- 4:00 pm
    Where: 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.
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  • Arabic Stories & Songs
    When: 11:00 am- 11:30 am
    Where: MPL Children's Room
    Iqraa Program - Arabic Stories & Songs for young children and their caregivers. No registration necessary.
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  • Craft Time with Panda
    When: 10:00 am- 11:00 am
    Where: MPL Children's Room
    Join Panda for craft time. Recommended for 3-5+
  • Creative Patching Class
    When: 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>
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