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Arabic Stories & Songs

February 7, 2025 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

February 8, 2025 10:00 am - 10:45 am MPL Children's Room

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

February 8, 2025 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

YARG! YA Roleplaying Group (Grades 5+)

February 10, 2025 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Young Adults in the 5th through 12th grade are invited to read, play and game with their friends in a weekly program at the library in the Program Room. Learn about Dungeons and Dragons, Pathfinder and tons of other small tabletop pen and paper games while enjoying light refreshments and friends. No sign up is required but space and snacks are limited.

Local History Hours

February 10, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Local History hours are held in the Converse Building and staffed by our local history librarian, Phillip. You can access our local history collection during these hours, and ask Phillip questions you may have about Malden history or research.

Song & Rhyme Time

February 11, 2025 10:00 am - 10:45 am MPL Children's Room

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

February 11, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm 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.

English Conversation Class/ESOL

February 12, 2025 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Program Room

Join us every Wednesday from 1:00-2:00pm for our English Conversation Class/ESOL for English Language Learners. Meet us in person in the Program Room (2nd Floor) of the Malden Public Library. Limited to 35 students. Classes are for 8 weeks.

Converse Galleries - Open Gallery Hours

February 12, 2025 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Call for reservation, limit 10 per tour

Local History Hours

February 12, 2025 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Local History hours are held in the Converse Building and staffed by our local history librarian, Phillip. You can access our local history collection during these hours, and ask Phillip questions you may have about Malden history or research.

Crafts and Board Games for Kids

February 12, 2025 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Program Room, Malden Public Library

Kids in grades K-5 can drop by to do various crafts and play board games.

Board Game Night for Adults

February 12, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Preschool Storytime

February 13, 2025 10:30 am - 11:30 am

<span>Picture books, songs, rhymes, and a simple craft in the Children's Room. Recommended for ages 3-5, no registration required.<br></span>

Tech Help Drop-In

February 13, 2025 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.

YA Polymer Clay Craft

February 13, 2025 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Movie Night:

February 13, 2025 5:30 pm - 8:15 pm Maccario Room

<div dir="auto"><br><br><br><br><span dir="auto"><br><div dir="auto">Join us for Movie Night on Thursday, February 13, 2025: 5:30-8:15pm at the Malden Public Library. We will be showing a movie based on the bestselling novel, Wicked, by Gregory Maguire. The film stars Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jeff Goldblum, Michelle Yeoh, Peter Dinklage, and Bowen Yang. This movie was just nominated for 10 Academy Awards, including Best Picture.<div dir="auto"> <br><div dir="auto">"Elphaba, a misunderstood young woman because of her green skin, and Galinda, a popular girl, become friends at <span><a></a></span>Shiz University in the Land of Oz. After an encounter with the Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads.” Rated PG (160 min.) (2024)<div dir="auto"> <br><div dir="auto">Free snacks will be provided. Movie times are approximate. </span>