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Upcoming Exhibits

English Conversation Class/ESOL

July 9, 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

July 9, 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

July 9, 2025 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Call for reservation, limit 10 per tour

Making Slime (3 sessions)

July 9, 2025 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm Program Room

Three 30-minute sessions (2:30, 3:00, or 3:30)<br>Make your own slime to take home!<br>Children ages 5-10. Registration required.<br><br>To register for 2:30:<br><a href="https://maldenpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/making-slime/&quot; target="_blank"><span>https://maldenpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/making-slime/</span></a><br><br>To register for 3:00:<br><a href="https://maldenpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/making-slime-3/&quot; target="_blank"><span>https://maldenpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/making-slime-3/</span></a><br><br>To register for 3:30:<br><span><a href="https://maldenpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/making-slime-2/&quot; target="_blank">https://maldenpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/making-slime-2/</a></span&gt;

Board Game Night for Adults

July 9, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Kids Dance Party

July 10, 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Maccario Room

For children of all ages. Freeze dances, chicken dance, hokey pokey, limbo, macarena, and more.

Tech Help Drop-In

July 10, 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.

Arabic Stories & Songs

July 11, 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.

Records and Burpee Zoo Show

July 11, 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Maccario Room

Educational live animal show. For children ages 5-11.
Funded by Preotle, Lane & Associates Ltd.

Young Adult Movie Matinee

July 11, 2025 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Library Open 9-1pm

July 12, 2025 12:00 am - 12:00 am

Wingmasters: World of Owls

July 14, 2025 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Maccario Room

See and learn about different kinds of owls.
This education program is for children ages 6 and up. It is not appropriate for children younger than 6.
Funded by Preotle, Lane & Associates Ltd.

Malden Monopoly

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

Local History Hours

July 14, 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

July 15, 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.

Artist Reception - Ania Borto

July 15, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

<p>Our featured artist for the month of July is Ania Borto, a “weekend photographer” who loves capturing the moments of life that make it all worthwhile. Through her lens, she seeks to reveal the textures, colors, and patterns that often go unnoticed, inspiring others to connect more deeply with the natural world. Creating imagery that feels uplifting and visually positive brings her artistic fulfillment. She is dedicated to capturing the intricate beauty of the world around us. Her work focuses on close-up details, enchanting woodland scenes, and vast, evocative landscapes.</p><p>A reception for the artist will be held on Tuesday July 15,  from 6-7 pm and everyone is welcome to attend.</p>

Yarn & Yap

July 15, 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.

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