Monthly Book Group starting in June!

Posted on May 21, 2023August 28, 2023 by Marita Coombs

Are you interested in joining a group to discuss interesting books? Join us this month as we discuss the book Maame by Jessica George. We’ll be hosting two sessions, one on Tuesday June 20th from 11-12pm

https://maldenpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/book-group/

and a second one Thursday June 22nd from 7-8pm.

https://maldenpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/book-group-2/

Registration is encouraged.

Stop by the library to pick up a copy.

Contact Marita if you have questions mcoombs@maldenpubliclibrary.org

Artist Reception – Youveline Joseph May 13, 2-3pm

Posted on May 1, 2023May 25, 2023 by Marita Coombs

The Malden Public Library is happy to showcase local artists’ work. This month features artist Youveline Joseph.

Her work places Black people as the subject matter and focal point. The need for positive representation in all aspects of life is essential to solidifying the upcoming generations’ acceptance and love of their individuality. Her work explores the Black experience, essence, and the diversity within the Black Diaspora.

You can meet Youveline on Saturday May 13 from 2-3pm, and for more information about her work, check out her website www.youvelinescreations.com

Let’s Talk About A Poem with Lloyd Schwartz Saturday May 13th at 11am

Posted on May 1, 2023May 13, 2023 by Marita Coombs

Gather online (Zoom) with a group of enthusiastic poetry lovers to talk about a monthly selection with Poet Lloyd Schwartz. Our May program will feature the poem Sleet Storm on the Merritt Parkway by Robert Bly.

To register for monthly updates and Zoom links sent right to your email click here: Sign up

Let’s Talk About A Poem with Lloyd Schwartz March 4th at 11am

Posted on February 23, 2023March 5, 2023 by Marita Coombs

Gather online (Zoom) with a group of enthusiastic poetry lovers to talk about a monthly selection with Poet Lloyd Schwartz. Our March 4th program will feature the poem, That Evening at Dinner by David Ferry.

To register for monthly updates and Zoom links sent right to your email click here: Sign up

50+ Job Seekers Networking Group

Posted on February 18, 2023August 8, 2025 by Marita Coombs

The Malden Public Library has just joined the Massachusetts Library Collaborative 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group. The Job Seekers Networking Group supports people fifty years and older looking for a new job, a new career direction, re-entering the workforce after an employment gap, or looking for a “Second Act” career. There will be biweekly skill-building and networking group meetings with a new topic at each meeting. Attendance at each session is not necessary – but highly recommended.

Join Debbi Hope, MBA, PCIC, MC an experienced Executive Career Coach and Certified Master Coach.

WHERE: All meetings will be via Zoom Video Conferencing.

WHEN : We offer a morning or an evening class please choose the time that works best for you:

1st and 3rd Wed, Jan – June 2023 9:30-11:30 am

2nd and 4th Wed. Jan – June afternoon 6:00-8:00

(Zoom room opens 30 minutes ahead of the start of the program for informal networking/sharing resources).

Here is the ZOOM registration link for the 50+ Job Seekers morning meetings: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0vdO2rqjovE9xW_F5wfL_jbfjGkgU_Gnbz.

Here is the ZOOM registration link for the 50+ Job Seekers evening meetings: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZclcOuupj0pEtJQAa0w8VAsWex6BOJcWBFn.

Terry E. Carter, Medford Poet Laureate

Posted on February 15, 2023March 5, 2023 by Marita Coombs

Join us on Monday Feb 27th at 7pm in the Maccario Room as we welcome Medford’s Poet Laureate, Terry E. Carter as he reads from his Brown Skin series.

Copies of his books will be available for purchase at the event.

Blog: Author: Marita Coombs