Blog: Author: Patrick Brennan

Young Adult Craft: Perler Beads – November 3rd

IMG_0177For Young Adults in the 6th through 12th grade, join us Thursday, November 3rd from 3:00 – 4:00 PM for our Afternoon Craft Time: Perler Beads.

Perler Beads are small colorful blocks that you can arrange into any image you can imagine, that are then fused together with heat. Everyone can make at least one item which can be wall art, a picture frame, a keychain or a magnet.

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Young Adult Movie Afternoon

Young Adults in the 6th through the 12th grade are invited to join us on October 20th from 3:00 – 5:00 PM in the Maccario Room for our Feature Presentation of the live-action film based on the blockbuster game series “Warcraft”.

Watch as the Orcs and Humans fight in a war that neither wants for dominance in the lands of Azeroth. Starring Travis Fimmel and Dominic Cooper, and directed by Duncan Joneswow

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2016 Summer Reading Wrap-Up

This Summer at the Malden Public Library young adults read for a combined total of over 2,500 hours, over 154,760 minutes! We had a successful program of events from our YA movie afternoons, craft program, to the very popular Pokemon Go Party. Below are a few photos of those events including Perler Bead creations and our End-Of-The-Summer Reading Party:

 

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Young Adult Craft: Jewelry Making

Teens in entering the 6th grade and up sign-up now for our Young Adult Craft Program: “Jewelry Making“. We will be crafting beautiful creations with our collection of colorful beads.

The program will be Thursday August 4th, from 3:00-4:30 PM in the Program room on the second floor of the library. Materials will be provided, so all you need to bring is your creativity. No sign-up is required.

 

YA End-Of-Summer Party

2014-teen-partyYou’ve made it through the entire Summer Reading Program, and now it’s time to celebrate.

Young Adults in the 6th – 12th grade are welcome to join us on Thursday August 11th from 3:00 – 5:00 PM in the Maccario Room for a relaxing and rewarding party.

Come play video games, eat pizza, enjoy snacks and beverages, and earn prizes based on how much you read during our YA Reading Program.

We will announce the Top 3 winners for the entire YA Summer Reading Program, hand our prizes and raffle off gifts.

YA Movie Afternoon

Divergent-Allegiant-Pure-Poster-TrisAll Young Adults in the 6th through 12th grade are invited to our Movie Afternoon on August 5th, from 3:00 – 5:00 in the Macarrio Room. Popcorn, snacks and beverages will be provided.

This week’s films is based on the book “Allegiant” by Veronica Roth, the third book in the “Divergent” trilogy. Come watch as Tris and Four battle the other factions in this gritty dystopian action/adventure. Starring Shailene Woodley, Theo James, Jeff Daniels, and Miles Teller.

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Pokemon Go Party!

For Young Adults in the 3rd – 12th Grade next Thursday July 28th from 3:00 – 5:00 PM in the Macarrio Room. Team Mystic, Valor and even Instinct are invited to take part in a celebration of all things Pokemon as we dig into one of the first and best of the Pokemon films.

Watch as Ash Ketchum struggles to find them all, and be the best Pokemon trainer he can be with the help of his faithful Pikachu. Come get themed snacks and drinks, take landscape-1456483171-pokemon2home a Pokemon souvenir and watch a fun film at the Malden Public Library.

Programs like this are made possible by Preotle, Lane & Associates.

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Young Adult Yoga Day – July 26th

online-yogaYoung Adults in the 6th through 12th grade are welcome to join our free Yoga Class in the Macarrio Room on Tuesday, July 26th from 4:00 – 5:15. Feel free to bring your own yoga mats or use the library’s collection.

The program is being given by Yoga instructor Becky Small, and all participants will be required to sign a waiver. Space is limited so if you want to secure your spot call 781-324-4467 to sign-up today.

This program is brought to you by Preotle, Lane & Associates.