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Upcoming Exhibits

Mystic Valley Elder Services Open Hours

May 14, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

<p>Mystic Valley Elder Services will be holding drop-in hours at the Malden Public Library, to provide information and referrals about services like at-home care, transportation, nutrition, health benefits counseling, caregiver support, technology services, and much more. No appointment needed!</p><p></p><p>For more information on the type of support Mystic Valley Elder Services provides, visit their website at:</p><p><a href="https://www.mves.org/&quot; target="_blank">https://www.mves.org/</a></p&gt;

English Conversation Class/ESOL

May 14, 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

May 14, 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

May 14, 2025 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Call for reservation, limit 10 per tour

Board Games & Crafts for Kids

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

A drop-in program featuring a variety of crafts and board games - for children in grades K-5

Board Game Night for Adults

May 14, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Industry in Converse Square: a walking tour

May 15, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Preschool Storytime

May 15, 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>

(CANCELLED) Tech Help Drop-In

May 15, 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

May 15, 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 for this group is currently FULL. To register for the wait list, fill out the form at the link below: 
https://maldenpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/book-squad-2/
Pick up the selected book at the children's room desk a few weeks before the meeting date.

Arabic Stories & Songs

May 16, 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

May 17, 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

May 17, 2025 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

YARG! YA Roleplaying Group (Grades 5+)

May 19, 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

May 19, 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

May 20, 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.

Yarn & Yap

May 20, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Bring your knitting or crochet project to work on while chatting with other crafters! Please note that this is not a class. No registration required.

When available Upcoming Exhibits will be listed here.

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