Love books? Go on a blind date with one at Malden Public Library. Flowers and chocolates optional.
Blind Date With A Book
Love books? Go on a blind date with one at Malden Public Library. Flowers and chocolates optional.
“Lasting Impressions of Japan: Hokusai & Hiroshige and Beyond,” an exhibition featuring ukiyo-e prints by the Japanese artists Hiroshige, Hokusai, Kunisada and Kuniyoshi will open on January 23 and run through March 23. An Opening Reception and Gallery Talk will be held on Tuesday, January 23, from 6 to 8 p.m. The exhibition is a collaboration between the Malden Public Library and the Malden Historical Society.
This will be the first exhibition of these historic prints, purchased by the library in 1912, in over one-hundred years. The exhibition also includes stunning examples of Japanese traditional dress and ceramic art, including formal, semi-formal, and casual kimono, haori jackets from the collections of the Malden Historical Society.
The woodblock ukiyo-e prints show images of everyday Japan and were mass-produced for popular consumption in the Edo period (1615-1868). Brought to Europe and America, these prints influenced many Western artists, including Monet and Van Gogh; as well as the creators of our popular manga and anime series. Among the treasured prints exhibited are works by Katsushika Hokusai, best known for his work “Great Wave off the Coast of Kanagawa” or “The Great Wave” from his series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji.
Exhibition hours are: Mondays 6:00-8:00 p.m., Wednesdays 2:00-4:00 p.m., Saturdays 2:00-4:00 p.m. For more information or group tours call 781-324-0218. www.maldenpubliclibrary.org
Join the Friends of the Malden Public Library on Sunday, December 3, at 2 pm for a free concert held in partnership with the Malden Historical Society and Victorian Society of Malden. The Malden High School Choral Arts Society will perform and we’ll provide complimentary refreshments. This event is open to the public. Come join your neighbors and kick-off the holiday season at the Library!
Book Discussion by Former Education Commissioner
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Monday, December 4, 5:00- 6:30 pm in the Maccario Room at the Malden Public Library
The City of Malden will kick off the Holiday Season with the 14th Annual Parade of Holiday Traditions on Saturday, November 25th at 2 PM. The Parade will lift off at the Salemwood School on Waite Street Extension, will bear left onto Maplewood Street, and will then travel west on Salem Street. The Parade will conclude at the Malden Teen Enrichment Center (MTEC) at Ferry, Salem and Main Streets where residents will be invited in for hot chocolate. Santa Claus will be making a special visit – all children should bring their letters to Santa so that his helpers from the Post Office can collect and send them to the North Pole!
At the conclusion of the Parade, everyone is invited the City Christmas Tree Lighting on the lawn of the Malden Public Library.
Thank you Roger Desrosiers of the Mass. Center for Civil Education for the great program Citizen Lyceum’s Understanding Democracy and the Rights of American Citizens sponsored by Malden Reads, Chinese Culture Connection, Malden C O R E – Community Organizing for Racial Equity. and the American Association for Arab Women.
September 14th • 6:00 – 7:30 pm ~ Malden Public Library
Families researching senior living options are often under pressure and time constraint and it can be difficult to weigh the value of one program or community over another under those conditions. With a better understanding of the structure and terminology of the assisted living industry, guests will be armed with clear and useful information that can aid in making an educated decision that will ultimately improve quality of life for themselves or their loved ones.
We will discuss commonly asked questions such as:
Join us for light refreshments along with our presentation. Q&A will follow.
Please RSVP to info@forestdalepark.com or call 781.333.8903
Sponsored by Forestdale Park Assisted Living & Compass Memory Support
September is Library Card Sign-up Month, a time when the American Library Association and libraries nationwide join together to remind parents, caregivers and students that signing up for a library card is the first step towards academic achievement and lifelong learning.
A public library card is a ticket to free educational resources and activities. A library card provides access to a variety of in print and online digital media, including downloadable books, magazines, movies, music and more.
If you haven’t been to your local library lately, September is a great time for a visit.
Your favorite Fairy House Festival is back for 2017! Councillor Barbara Murphy invites you to attend Malden’s Very Own Fairy House Festival on Saturday, August 26 from Noon to 4 p.m. at Pine Banks Park.
Bring your fairies, gnomes, and elves for an enchanting experience. They’ll learn how to build fairy houses and gnome homes on a special wooded trail that is known for its high year-long population of fairies. There will be storytelling, children’s crafts, activities, and games — all focused on fairies and nature. Fairy, gnome, and other appropriate costumes are encouraged but not required. Food vendors will be on site. No registration required.
Fairy Houses are structures for fairies and nature’s other friends (hobbits, elves, gnomes, trolls) to visit. These whimsical habitats are built by children, families, gardeners and nature lovers reflecting their creativity, joy and pride. Individuals and groups are welcome to enter pre-built houses. Pre-built houses will be part of the Fairy House Walk and will be entered into a contest. If you would like to pre-build a house contact Councillor Barbara Murphy at murphyforward5@yahoo.com.
All Fairy Houses built the day of the event will receive official Fairy House Builder’s Certificates. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the day at Pine Banks Park a natural habitat located in Malden.
Special Events:
1:00 PM Story Time Malden Public Library Director, Dora St. Martin
Have you visited the first floor magazine collection lately? Have you searched the catalog for magazines you are interested in? You can check out most of our 140 titles, except for the current issue. We’re keeping the most recent copies in the library so everyone can browse them while they’re hot off the press. So, next time you’re in the library, take a look at our fabulous magazine collection, find a comfy place to relax, and enjoy.
The library’s magazine collection includes a varied collection from A to Z (literally): “American Craft” to “Yoga Journal.” Interested in the arts, check out our great collection of arts magazines: Art in American, Art New England, ArtNews and Craft Ideas. Interested in cooking, check out Bon Appetit, Cooking Light, Cooks Illustrated and Food Network Magazine. We also have magazines in Spanish and Chinese.
Enjoy reading magazines online – on your smartphone or computer, check out our e-magazine at
maldenpubliclibrary.org/elibrary/type/magazines/
Zinio gives you access to the latest issues of over 5,000 popular magazines. Read on your smartphone or tablet with the Zinio App for iOS and Android, or on your computer with your web browser. All Zinio titles are always available and you can borrow as many titles as you want, whenever you want. Use your Library card number and PIN number create an account in the app for iOS or Android, or on our Zinio page.