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Song & Rhyme Time

March 19, 2024 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.

ESL/English Language Learners Conversation

March 20, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm 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

March 20, 2024 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Converse Galleries - Open Gallery Hours

March 20, 2024 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Call for reservation, limit 10 per tour

Learn a Card Trick!

March 20, 2024 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm MPL Program Room

Learn a card trick, and amaze your family and friends!
Recommended for ages 7-11.

(Canceled) Chess for Kids

March 20, 2024 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm 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.

Preschool Storytime

March 21, 2024 10:30 am - 11:30 am 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

March 21, 2024 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm 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

March 21, 2024 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm 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

March 21, 2024 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Arabic Stories & Songs

March 22, 2024 11:00 am - 11:30 am MPL Children's Room

Iqraa Program - Arabic Stories & Songs for young children and their caregivers. No registration necessary.

Song & Rhyme Time

March 23, 2024 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

March 23, 2024 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

YA Book Club (Grades 6+)

March 25, 2024 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Local History Hours

March 25, 2024 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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