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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

January 14, 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.

Winter Crafting for Kids

January 14, 2025 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm MPL Program Room

Various winter craft activities for kids, grades K-5

YA Craft: Perler Beads

January 14, 2025 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Origami with Carol

January 14, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Join Carol and Therese while they guide you through the many points of making an origami flower. Registration is required call the library 781-324-0218 or stop at the information desk to sign up.

Friends of Malden Public Library

January 14, 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.

50 + Job Seekers Networking Group - Self Assessment

January 15, 2025 9:30 am - 11:30 am

The Massachusetts Library Collaborative's 50+ Job Seekers Group meets via Zoom on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30am to 11:30am. Informal networking takes place from 9am to 9:30am and 11:30am to noon. If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a new career direction, re-entering the job market after a long employment gap, or recently retired and looking for your "Encore Career," this networking group program is perfect for you! Remember, 85% of jobs are found through networking!Join us in a professional forum for networking with peers in a safe and comfortable environment conducive to developing new relationships and developing skills and strategies to help in your career transition. Each meeting features a new topic. Meetings include a presentation and interactive workshop on topics relevant to career transition, guest speakers, access to hiring managers, small group breakout rooms to network, and 1-on-1 coaching guidance. Participating on a regular basis will give job seekers the many tools and strategies needed for a successful job search.Each biweekly meeting is facilitated by Deborah Hope, MBA, PCIC, an experienced executive career coach. Deborah is a former Fortune 500 executive, investment banker and entrepreneur. She transitioned to executive coaching over 12 years ago. Deborah has coached with Harvard Business School Executive Education programs and the Massachusetts Conference for Women. She has been trained or certified in a variety of coaching models and assessment tools. Deborah has facilitated 50+ job seekers networking groups since 2016.This week's topic (January 15) is Career Story. Register directly on Zoom <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEqduugqDIoGdISrjccmjmBT81ekJFfnRou#/registration">HERE</a>. This group is sponsored by approximately 50 Massachusetts public libraries.RECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program.

English Conversation Class/ESOL

January 15, 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

January 15, 2025 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Converse Galleries - Open Gallery Hours

January 15, 2025 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Call for reservation, limit 10 per tour

Chess for Kids

January 15, 2025 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

January 16, 2025 10:30 am - 11:30 am

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

Tech Help Drop-In

January 16, 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.

Book Squad

January 16, 2025 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm MPL Program Room

A monthly book discussion group for students in 4th and 5th grades. Includes snacks and a craft/activity. Registration required; sign up online. <a href="https://maldenpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/book-squad-4/">https://maldenpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/book-squad-4/</a> Pick up the selected book at the children's room desk a few weeks before the meeting date.

Arabic Stories & Songs

January 17, 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

January 18, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am

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

Let's Talk About A Poem with Lloyd Schwartz

January 18, 2025 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Our monthly online poetry discussion group is led by Somerville's Poet Laureate Lloyd Schwartz. This month we will be discussing the first 18 lines of the General Prologue to Chaucer's Canterbury Tales. It's written in Middle English, which is not quite modern English yet. Lloyd has supplied a literal translation of the whole passage and translations of the words that modern readers might not recognize. PLEASE NOTE THE EARLIER START TIME. Usually this program meets at 11am but will be meeting today at 10am.Registration is required and the link to join is sent out the day before the event.This program is made possible by the Malden Public Library, the Somerville Arts Council, and the Academy of American Poets and funds from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.Please email Marita if you have questions. <a href="mailto:mcoombs@maldenpubliclibrary.org" target="_blank">mcoombs@maldenpubliclibrary.org</a>To register:<a href="https://maldenpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/lets-talk-about-a-poem-with-lloyd-schwartz-15/" target="_blank">Let's Talk About a Poem with Lloyd Schwartz Jan 2025</a>

When available Upcoming Exhibits will be listed here.

YA Book Club (Grades 6+)

Local History Trivia

Local History Hours

Song & Rhyme Time

Winter Crafting for Kids

YA Craft: Perler Beads

Origami with Carol

Friends of Malden Public Library

50 + Job Seekers Networking Group - Self Assessment

English Conversation Class/ESOL

Local History Hours

Converse Galleries - Open Gallery Hours

Chess for Kids

Preschool Storytime

Tech Help Drop-In

Book Squad

Arabic Stories & Songs

Craft Time with Panda

Let's Talk About A Poem with Lloyd Schwartz

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