Malden Public Library http://maldenpubliclibrary.org/blog Malden Public Library Thu, 11 Mar 2010 23:31:15 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 en Reading Roots–Kindergarten Enrichment: Saturday, March 13 http://maldenpubliclibrary.org/blog/2010/03/11/reading-roots-kindergarten-enrichment-sat-nov-21/ http://maldenpubliclibrary.org/blog/2010/03/11/reading-roots-kindergarten-enrichment-sat-nov-21/#comments Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:15:33 +0000 Ms. Smith http://maldenpubliclibrary.org/blog/?p=300 Saturday, March 13, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
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ladybugThe next Reading Roots enrichment program just for kindergartners will take place this Saturday at 10:30 a.m. For more details, please call the Children’s Room at 781-388-0803.

Reading Roots is generously funded by the Anna Yaghjian Fund. The goal of this enrichment program is to nurture in kindergartners a love of books, reading, learning and libraries.

]]> http://maldenpubliclibrary.org/blog/2010/03/11/reading-roots-kindergarten-enrichment-sat-nov-21/feed/ Game On! Video Games for Teens on Tuesday, March 9 http://maldenpubliclibrary.org/blog/2010/03/08/ddrguitar-heroboard-games-on-tuesday-september-9/ http://maldenpubliclibrary.org/blog/2010/03/08/ddrguitar-heroboard-games-on-tuesday-september-9/#comments Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:00:42 +0000 Miss Collins http://maldenpubliclibrary.org/blog/?p=197

Join us to play Wii and PS2 video games including Super Smash Brothers Brawl, Wii Sports, Wii Play, Dance Dance Revolution (DDR) and Rock Band from 3:30 to 5:00 pm in the Maccario Room.

This program is open to all students in grades 5-12.
Socks are required for DDR!

NO registration required – just stop by!

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]]> http://maldenpubliclibrary.org/blog/2010/03/08/ddrguitar-heroboard-games-on-tuesday-september-9/feed/ Political Scandals of Massachusetts with Sean P. Murphy April 26, 2010 7pm http://maldenpubliclibrary.org/blog/2010/03/06/political-scandals-of-massachusetts-with-sean-p-murphy-april-26-2010-7pm/ http://maldenpubliclibrary.org/blog/2010/03/06/political-scandals-of-massachusetts-with-sean-p-murphy-april-26-2010-7pm/#comments Sat, 06 Mar 2010 14:51:16 +0000 jslavkovsky http://maldenpubliclibrary.org/blog/2010/03/06/political-scandals-of-massachusetts-with-sean-p-murphy-april-26-2010-7pm/ As a part of the Robinson Lecture Series, Sean P. Murphy, Boston Globe investigative reporter, will trace the history of political corruption and scandal from the days of James Michael Curley to today.

The event will be held Monday, April 26, 2010 at 7pm in the Maccario Room at the Malden Public Library. Free and Open to the Public. Handicapped Accessible.

]]> http://maldenpubliclibrary.org/blog/2010/03/06/political-scandals-of-massachusetts-with-sean-p-murphy-april-26-2010-7pm/feed/ Children’s Room hours on 3/5 http://maldenpubliclibrary.org/blog/2010/03/04/childrens-room-hours-on-35/ http://maldenpubliclibrary.org/blog/2010/03/04/childrens-room-hours-on-35/#comments Thu, 04 Mar 2010 21:48:51 +0000 Ms. Ierardi http://maldenpubliclibrary.org/blog/2010/03/04/childrens-room-hours-on-35/ The Children’s Room will be closed from 12:00-1:00pm on Friday, March 5. We apologize for any inconvenience.

]]> http://maldenpubliclibrary.org/blog/2010/03/04/childrens-room-hours-on-35/feed/ Kids’ St. Patrick’s Day Craft: Wed., March 10 http://maldenpubliclibrary.org/blog/2010/03/04/saturday-dec-8-childrens-holiday-craft-time/ http://maldenpubliclibrary.org/blog/2010/03/04/saturday-dec-8-childrens-holiday-craft-time/#comments Thu, 04 Mar 2010 14:16:01 +0000 Ms. Smith http://maldenpubliclibrary.org/blog/2007/12/03/saturday-dec-8-childrens-holiday-craft-time/ Wednesday, March 10, 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Program Room

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Children of all ages are invited to stop by the Program Room this Wednesday anytime between 3:00 and 5:00 p.m. and make decorations for the holiday. Get creative @ your library!

]]> http://maldenpubliclibrary.org/blog/2010/03/04/saturday-dec-8-childrens-holiday-craft-time/feed/ Join the Teen Advisory Board! Next meeting - Thursday, March 18 http://maldenpubliclibrary.org/blog/2010/03/02/attention-students-in-grades-5-12-join-the-teen-advisory-board/ http://maldenpubliclibrary.org/blog/2010/03/02/attention-students-in-grades-5-12-join-the-teen-advisory-board/#comments Tue, 02 Mar 2010 21:31:04 +0000 Miss Collins http://maldenpubliclibrary.org/blog/2010/03/02/attention-students-in-grades-5-12-join-the-teen-advisory-board/ For students in grades 5-12 who like to get involved with the young adult department @ the Malden Public Library.
TAB members do lots of things to help the library:
* Suggest titles of movies and books for the library to purchase!
* Help plan and set up fun teen programs!
* Community service @ the library!

We meet for one Thursday every month at 3:30pm. Free snacks and drinks provided. Come with great ideas and get involved @ YOUR library! We hope you can join us! For questions and a TAB member application, please stop by the Young Adult Room to speak with Miss Collins, the Young Adult Librarian.

]]> http://maldenpubliclibrary.org/blog/2010/03/02/attention-students-in-grades-5-12-join-the-teen-advisory-board/feed/ Support the Malden Public Library and enjoy a fun evening out! http://maldenpubliclibrary.org/blog/2010/02/25/support-the-malden-public-library-and-enjoy-a-fun-evening-out-2/ http://maldenpubliclibrary.org/blog/2010/02/25/support-the-malden-public-library-and-enjoy-a-fun-evening-out-2/#comments Thu, 25 Feb 2010 19:41:30 +0000 Ms. Ierardi http://maldenpubliclibrary.org/blog/2010/02/25/support-the-malden-public-library-and-enjoy-a-fun-evening-out-2/ Thanks to Dave Russo, the Regent Theatre in Arlington will be donating a portion of ticket sales for his Opening Comedy Act and Billy Van Zandt & Jane Milmore’s “Drop Dead!” to the library. Dave will be appearing at the Regent for four Shows from March 26-28. Dave is not only the Opening Act but is also the Star of the famous American Farce Play 20 minutes after his Opening Act!

For $50 to the Regent Theatre, buy one $23.00 reserved seating ticket, get one $23.00 ticket free and the remaining $27.00 will be donated to the Malden Public Library.

For more details, visit http://www.regenttheatre.com/events/drop_dead.htm
or call the Regent Theatre box office at 781-646-4849 and let the box office know that you appreciate them sending your $27.00 to the MPL.

]]> http://maldenpubliclibrary.org/blog/2010/02/25/support-the-malden-public-library-and-enjoy-a-fun-evening-out-2/feed/ 8th Annual Friends of the Malden Public Library Wine Tasting and Chocolate Buffet - Friday April 30th, 7-10pm http://maldenpubliclibrary.org/blog/2010/02/22/8th-annual-friends-of-the-malden-public-library-wine-tasting-and-chocolate-buffet-friday-april-30th-7-10pm/ http://maldenpubliclibrary.org/blog/2010/02/22/8th-annual-friends-of-the-malden-public-library-wine-tasting-and-chocolate-buffet-friday-april-30th-7-10pm/#comments Mon, 22 Feb 2010 18:16:53 +0000 jslavkovsky http://maldenpubliclibrary.org/blog/2010/02/22/8th-annual-friends-of-the-malden-public-library-wine-tasting-and-chocolate-buffet-friday-april-30th-7-10pm/ Enjoy a selection of wines, food from area restaurants, and a chocolate buffet. The event is held in the beautiful art galleries and includes live piano music and a raffle. Tickets ($30 in advance, $35 at the door) will be on sale at the Library Information Desk (781-324-0218), M&M Liquors and online at http://www.localwineevents.com starting March 9th. Businesses interested in making a donation and being listed in the program please call Michele Marcinowski at 781-388-9520.

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”slime”Kids (ages 5 and up) can join us in making batches of gloppy slime. When we’re done, everyone can take a sample home with them!

]]> http://maldenpubliclibrary.org/blog/2010/02/17/slime-making-for-kids-thursday-feb-18/feed/ Mango languages http://maldenpubliclibrary.org/blog/2010/02/17/mango-languages/ http://maldenpubliclibrary.org/blog/2010/02/17/mango-languages/#comments Wed, 17 Feb 2010 12:38:00 +0000 Ms. Ierardi http://maldenpubliclibrary.org/blog/2009/06/12/mango-languages/ Mango Languages is now available at the Malden Public Library! Mango Languages is a FREE online language-learning system teaching actual conversation skills for a wide variety of languages. Languages include: Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, French, Japanese, English for Spanish speakers and many more. Use your Malden Public Library card to log on. For more details, please call the information desk at the library, 781-324-0218.

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