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Malden Office of Housing Stability

April 23, 2025 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.

City of Malden OSPCD Drop-in Hours

April 23, 2025 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

A representative from the City of Malden Housing Rehabilitation Program will be here to provide support and answer questions Malden homeowners might have on lead, Mass Saves and other rehabilitation programs.

English Conversation Class/ESOL

April 23, 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.

Local History Hours

April 23, 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.

Converse Galleries - Open Gallery Hours

April 23, 2025 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Call for reservation, limit 10 per tour

LEGO Club

April 23, 2025 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm MPL Program Room

Kids will use their imaginations to create special LEGO structures using the library's bricks. Finished pieces will be put on display in the first floor case. For children in grades K-5

Movie Night: 6:00-8:00pm

April 23, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Maccario Room

<p>Please join us for Movie Night on Wednesday, April 23, 2025: 6:00-8:00pm. We will be showing a movie written and directed by Jesse Eisenberg about <i><b>A Real Pain</b></i>. The film stars Jesse Eisenberg and Kieran Culkin. Kulkin recently won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor.</p><p>“Mismatched cousins reunite for a tour through Poland to honor their beloved grandmother, but their old tensions resurface against the backdrop of their family history.” Rated R (90 min.) (2024) 96% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.</p><p>Free snacks will be provided. Movie times are approximate.</p>

Musical Storytime

April 24, 2025 10:30 am - 11:30 am

<span>Musicians from the New England Conservatory will talk about their instruments and play while a storybook is read. Most appropriate for ages 4-8, but all ages are welcome.</span><br><span>No registration required.<br></span>

Tech Help Drop-In

April 24, 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.

Wind Powered Projects: A Youth Malden Reads Event

April 24, 2025 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

<p>Youth and Teens in the 3rd through 12th Grade are invited to learn about Wind Power at the Malden Public Library on Thursday, April 24th from 3:00 - 4:00 and 4:00 - 5:00 PM. This is a STEM based craft where you will recreate a small model that recreates how wind power can provide electricity for homes. </p><p>Learn all about Wind Power and the The New York Times bestselling memoir of a young inventor who brought electricity to his Malawian village in Malden Reads selection of "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind"</p><p>Registration is not yet open, but will be required. Check back later!</p>

April Book Discussion

April 24, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

<p>Our monthly book discussion usually meets on the fourth Thursday of the month.  The title for April is Fire Exit by Morgan Talty.  Copies of the book are available at the Information Desk and from Libby.</p><br><p>Registration is encouraged.  </p><br>please email Marita with questions.  mcoombs@maldenpubliclibrary.org<br><br><a href="https://maldenpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/april-book-discussion/">April Book Discussion</a>

Arabic Stories & Songs

April 25, 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.

Craft Time with Panda

April 26, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Join Panda for craft time. Recommended for 3-5+

YARG! YA Roleplaying Group (Grades 5+)

April 28, 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

April 28, 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

April 29, 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.