The Friends of the Malden Public Library will hold a shredding event on Saturday, October 1st at the DPW Yard, 356 Commercial St. from 9 a.m. to noon. For $5/bag, you will get all your materials shredded AND help the Friends of the Library and the Library.
Join us on Wednesday, August 17th from 8-10 pm for our Family Movie Night “Live on the Lawn”.
We will be showing Zootopia a fun family movie and it will be under the stars, on the beautiful Library lawn on Salem St. This is a free family event, with popcorn included.
From the largest elephant to the smallest shrew, the city of Zootopia is a mammal metropolis where various animals live and thrive. When Judy Hopps (Ginnifer Goodwin) becomes the first rabbit to join the police force, she quickly learns how tough it is to enforce the law. Determined to prove herself, Judy jumps at the opportunity to solve a mysterious case. Unfortunately, that means working with Nick Wilde (Jason Bateman), a wily fox who makes her job even harder. This movie is rated PG.
It’s vacation time and MPL has added 2 new databases, A to Z World Travel and Global Road Warrior, to our online offerings. These will help with the planning stages of any new trip, as a guide on your mobile device when you travel, as an information gathering spot for students, or a place to learn about culture and business practices for professionals.
A to Z World Travel focuses on world cities, giving tips from clothing sizes and electricity to health and safety and how to save money when visiting.
Global Road Warrior gives a broad overview of many, many countries, including business practices, cultural traditions, holidays and festivals, travel essentials and security briefings.
Learn techniques to help you de-stress.
These classes are open to adults of all levels.
Introduction to Meditation with Dina Martinez of Naked Feet Yoga, Melrose
Tuesday, July 19th 7-8pm Maccario Room at MPL
Reduce your stress through calming breathing techniques and aromatherapy.
Beginner Yoga with Becky Small
Tuesday, July 26th 6:30-7:45pm Maccario Room at MPL
Learn basic poses to help you stretch and find your center.
Sign up for one or both classes by calling 781-324-0218
Attendees must sign a waiver at these programs.
Mats will be provided but you may bring your own.
Thank you to Preotle, Lane, & Associates, and the Friends of the Malden Public Library for sponsoring this summer’s reading programs!
Please join Mayor Gary Christenson and Library Director Dora St. Martin as Malden gets into the spirit of Independence Day with a series of exciting events at the Malden Public Library, 36 Salem Street on Friday, July 1st.
Taking place from 4 to 6 PM in the Converse Memorial Building, the Library will display the original and the newly digitized version of Malden’s town records from the Revolutionary war period. Featured will be the May 27, 1776 document entitled “Instructions of the Inhabitants of Malden, Massachusetts to their Representatives in Congress” unanimously voted on by the townspeople of Malden to be delivered to the Second Continental Congress via their representative Ezra Sargeant. In the 1776 communication, the voting citizens of Malden renounce the Colony’s ties to the Kingdom of Great Britain and set forth their wish to become an independent “American” republic. The document is credited as a precursor to the Declaration of Independence written in July of 1776 when the Continental Congress formally declared their independence from England. The original historical document will remain on display for viewing. At 6 PM attendees will proceed to the front lawn where Local Historian and period actor Tom Coots will perform the Second Annual Reading of the town “Instructions.”
We are pleased to be able to offer our popular Origami program again on Tuesday, June 28th from 6:30–8:30 pm in our Maccario Room. Adults ages 18 and over are invited to make an Origami garden for summer.
Signup is required, as seats are limited. Either stop by the Information desk or call 781.324.0218 to register.
We are pleased to announce that the Malden Public Library now provides the following new discount museum passes to Malden Residents:
Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA): Each pass admits 2 adults for $5 per person. Children are free.
Edward M. Kennedy Institute: Each pass admits 2 adults for $7 per person. Children are free.
Coming Soon! John F. Kennedy Library & Museum Each pass admits 2 people at $3 per person. Children 12 and under are free.
Malden Adult Residents with cards in good standing can book here.
Integrated Summer Calendar 2016
Some programs require registration.
Sign up for one of our summer reading programs:
Children who read at least 120 minutes per week may come in the following week to pick up a prize.
Teens who read at least 5 hours a week may come in the following week to pick up a prize. There will also be prizes for teens who read the most!
This year, adults can play Library Bingo! Adults who complete five squares in a row may come in to pick up a prize. Adults who fill the whole card will be entered in a raffle to win a gift card. Pick up your card at the library.
Sponsored by Preotle, Lane, and Associates; the Friends of the Malden Public Library, the Massachusetts Library System, the Boston Bruins, and the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
The Malden Public Library will be closed on Monday, May 30th in honor of Memorial Day. We will reopen at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, May 31st.