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1YA Book Club (Grades 6+)
When: 3:00 pm- 4:00 pm
Local History Hours
When: 6:00 pm- 8:00 pm
| 2 | 3ESL/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
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.
| 4Preschool 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 - Soap Making
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
| 5 | 6Song & 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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8Celebrate the
When: 3:00 pm- 4:00 pm
YA Book Club (Grades 6+)
When: 3:00 pm- 4:00 pm
Local History Hours
When: 6:00 pm- 8:00 pm
| 9Song & 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.
| 10ESL/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.
Board Game Night for Adults
When: 6:30 pm- 8:30 pm
| 11Preschool 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
Peg Kane Artist Reception
When: 6:00 pm- 7:00 pm
Peg Kane's artwork will be on display for the month of April. She is a local artist who often finds inspiration in the scenes outside.
| 12 | 13Craft 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 Somerville's Poet Laureate Lloyd Schwartz. <span><span>Our April program features special guest Rosanna Warren reading her poem "Cotillion Photo." </span></span></p><p></p><p>Registration is required and the link to join is sent out the day before the event. </p><p>To register <a href=" https://maldenpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/lets-talk-about-a-poem-with-lloyd-schwartz-8/">Let's Talk About A Poem with Lloyd Schwartz April 2024</a></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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15Library Closed
When: 12:00 am- 12:00 am
| 16(Canceled) Song & Rhyme Time
When: 10:00 am- 10:45 am
(Canceled) Rockabye Beats (to be rescheduled)
When: 10:30 am- 11:15 am
Where: MPL Children's Room
Sing, dance, and get a little loco! <a href=" https://www.rockabyebeats.com/">Rockabye Beats</a> is more than just an entertaining music program for young children—it’s a place where friends are made and families grow closer by creating music together! Join us for some musical fun as Berklee-graduate Shon Gordon plays his guitar while subliminally teaching basic Spanish vocabulary. Appropriate for ages 2-6+.<br><br>This program, presented in coordination with the North Suburban Child & Family Resource Network, is supported by a grant from the Malden Cultural Council, a local agency supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
Lego Club Ages 5-10
When: 2:00 pm- 4:00 pm
Where: MPL Program Room
| 17(Cancelled)Puppet Storytime (Through Me To You Puppetry)
When: 10:30 am- 11:30 am
<p>Most appropriate for children in grades K-2</p><p>Join Leigh, Newton, and the rest of the puppet gang for 30 minutes of stories and songs performed by the puppets, followed by (up to) 30 minutes of <i><b>Puppet Free Play</b></i>. </p><p>The stories & songs are interactive, allowing the kids to engage both their minds and bodies during the show. </p><p>Funded by the Friends of the Malden Public Library</p>
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
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.
| 18Musical Storytime
When: 10:30 am- 11:30 am
Where: MPL Children's Room
Join New England Conservatory student and viola-player, <b>Yen-Chun Lin</b>, as she tells stories set to music. Focusing on our favorite pink animal, she will be sharing her musical versions of <i><b>Happy Pig Day!</b></i> by Mo Willems and<i><b> If You Give a Pig a Pancake</b></i> by Laura Numeroff, as well as introducing young listeners to her instrument through interactive games. Best suited for ages 3-7 years old, but listeners of all ages are welcome!
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
| 19 | 20Song & 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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22YA Book Club (Grades 6+)
When: 3:00 pm- 4:00 pm
Local History Hours
When: 6:00 pm- 8:00 pm
| 23 | 24Malden 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>
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
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.
Movie Night: 6:00-8:00pm
When: 6:00 pm- 8:30 pm
Where: Macarrio Room
<span><br><p><span>Join us for a Special Event Movie Night on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 from 6:00-8:00pm. We will be showing the film CODA, which won the Best Picture Academy Award in 2021.</span></p><p><span>“Seventeen-year-old Ruby (Emilia Jones) is the sole hearing member of a deaf family -- a CODA, child of deaf adults. Her life revolves around acting as interpreter for her parents (Marlee Matlin, Troy Kotsur) and working on the family's struggling fishing boat every day before school with her father and older brother (Daniel Durant). But when Ruby joins her high school's choir club...[she] finds herself torn between the obligations she feels to her family and the pursuit of her own dreams.” This movie was filmed in Gloucester, Rockport, Beverly, and Boston, Massachusetts.</span></p><p><span>Rated PG-13 (111 min.) (2021) Free snacks will be provided. Movie times are approximate.</span></p><p><span>This special event is co-sponsored by Malden Reads and Malden Public Library. Pick up a copy of Malden Reads Season 14 book,<span> </span><i>Being Heumann</i> by Judith Heumann at the Malden Public Library.</span></p><p><span>The previously scheduled film based on Alice Walker's book, The Color Purple, is postponed and will be shown in May 2024. Please call the Malden Public Library at 781-324-0218 for more information. <br></span></p></span>
| 25Preschool 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 - Model Kits
When: 3:00 pm- 5:00 pm
Promises Unfulfilled: Exploring Local History of American Freedmen
When: 6:30 pm- 8:00 pm
With 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
When: 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>
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29YA Book Club (Grades 6+)
When: 3:00 pm- 4:00 pm
Death Cafe
When: 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>
Local History Hours
When: 6:00 pm- 8:00 pm
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