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Song & Rhyme Time

October 3, 2023 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.

YA Book Club (Grades 6+)

October 3, 2023 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

ESL/English Language Learners Conversation

October 4, 2023 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Program Room

<html-blob>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></html-blob>

Local History

October 4, 2023 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Converse Galleries - Open Gallery Hours

October 4, 2023 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Call for reservation, limit 10 per tour

Chess for Kids

October 4, 2023 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

October 5, 2023 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

October 5, 2023 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 Craft: Boba Tea Keychains

October 5, 2023 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Outdoor Family Movie Night in the Park at River’s Edge

October 5, 2023 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

<p>Library Presents Outdoor Family Movie Night in the Park atRiver’s Edge</p><p> <span>Join us for a “Movie Night in the Park at Rivers Edge” on Thursday,October 5. The movie will be on The Park at Rivers Edge Great Lawn adjacent to200 River’s Edge Drive in Medford. The Great Lawn section of the park will betransformed into an outdoor movie theatre where residents and visitors of allages are welcome to gather and enjoy a free movie night featuring </span><i>Elemental(Rated PG)</i><span>.</span></p><p> <span>Disney and Pixar’s </span><i>Elemental</i><span>is set in Element City where Fire, Water, Earth and Air residents livetogether. The story introduces Ember, a tough, quick-witted and fiery youngwoman whose friendship with a fun, sappy, go-with-the-flow guy named Wadechallenges her beliefs about the world they live in. The movie will begin justafter sunset at 7:00 p.m.</span></p><p> <span>The event is free and open to the public. Sponsored by Preotle,Lane & Associates and the Malden Public Library. Attendees should bringtheir own blankets and chairs for use. There will be free snacks and waterprovided. Wellington Station is just 0.4 miles from Rivers Edge. Free parkingis available at the Rivers Edge Garage. </span></p>

Arabic Stories & Songs

October 6, 2023 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

October 7, 2023 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 - Canceled

October 7, 2023 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Local History Hours

October 9, 2023 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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    Outdoor Family Movie Night in the Park at River’...

    Join us for a “Movie Night in the Park at Rivers Edge” on Thursday, October 5. The movie will be on The Park at Rivers Edge Great Lawn adjacent to 200 River’s Edge Drive in Medford. The Great Lawn section of the park will be transformed into an outdoor movie theatre where residents and visitors […]

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    October Book Group

    Join our monthly book discussion.  The book for October is Nightcrawling by Leila Mottley.  We’ll be meeting Thursday October 26th at 7pm.  Copies of the book are available on Libby and at the Malden Public Library. To register: Book Group / Nightcrawling If you have questions, contact Marita. mcoombs@maldenpubliclibrary.org    

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    Let's Talk About A Poem with Lloyd Schwartz - Oct ...

    Join our monthly online discussion with local poet Lloyd Schwartz.  Our October program features the poem To Autumn by John Keats. Registration is encouraged. This program is made possible by the Malden Public Library and the Academy of American Poets and funds from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. To register :  Let’s Talk About A […]

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    New Library of Things!

    Doing some home improvements, planning an outdoor expedition, or thinking of picking up a new hobby? Check out Malden Public Library’s new “Library of Things”! We are excited to be providing a wide variety of items, including a metal detector, telescope, binoculars, Blu-Ray player, photo scanner, and more to come. The Library of Things is […]

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    What should you read next?

    The Malden Public library is now offering curated newsletters with the newest titles.   You can sign up to receive a few or many, it’s all up to you.  We hope these newsletters help you decide what to read next. Click this link to register. http://www.libraryaware.com/3993/Subscribers/Subscribe?showonlynewsletterlists=true    

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