Song & Rhyme Time: At-Home

Posted on April 20, 2020April 28, 2020 by Rebecca Smith

For those young children and caregivers who have been missing Song & Rhyme Time programs at our library, our Children’s Librarian, Ms. Rebecca, has made several short videos to help families enjoy a bit of the program at home. We miss you and look forward to being able to offer these programs again in person at the library! Stay healthy and safe.

Song & Rhyme Time – Part 1

Song & Rhyme Time – Part 2

Song & Rhyme Time – Part 3

For those who would like a bit more variety, here are some similar kinds of at-home Mother Goose videos being offered by other libraries.

Online Learning for Kids!

Posted on March 25, 2020March 26, 2020 by Rebecca Smith

There are wonderful interactive websites so that your children can practice skills and keep learning while they are home from school. We will keep adding to this page as we discover more opportunities.

Here is a variety of sites offering math activities for different grade levels:

60+ Awesome Websites for Teaching and Learning Math

Here are sites relating to reading:

11 Free Reading Websites

Free Reading Program

Check out these games to help make reading fun:

Education.com

Science websites for interactive learning:

From Edheads to Wonderville

Adventures in Chemistry Resources, activities, videos, games for elementary and high school students (free through March 31)

Are you missing storytime? Here are some videos featuring special readers of entertaining books:

Storyline Online

Don’t forget to keep the A in STEAM! Here are some ways to spark creativity:

Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems

Trick or Treat! at the Library – Thursday, October 31, 3-5pm

Posted on October 30, 2019November 1, 2019 by Rebecca Smith

Kids 12 and under are invited to wear their costumes and visit the Children’s Room on Thursday, October 31, from 3:00 to 5:00 pm to receive a treat! Our library is #7 on Malden’s Trick or Treat Treasure Map.

For more details and information about getting the Treasure Map, visit the event page at the Chamber of Commerce website.

Creature Teachers: Rainforest Animals

Posted on April 25, 2016May 5, 2016 by Rebecca Smith

On Wednesday, May 4, at 3:00 p.m., Creature Teachers will introduce children to several real animals from the rainforest! Learn interesting facts about these fascinating creatures. Recommended for ages 4-10.

This FREE program is funded by the Friends of the Malden Public Library.

Diane Edgecomb, Award-winning Storyteller

Posted on July 10, 2015July 20, 2015 by Rebecca Smith

On Thursday, July 16, at 3:00 p.m., Diane Edgecomb will tell marvelous stories about “Superheroes Around the World.” People in all countries tell folktales about superheroes with amazing powers! Celebrate our common love of story by coming to hear these exciting and engaging multicultural tales. Recommended for children, ages 4-11.

This program is supported by a grant from the Malden Cultural Council, a local agency, which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.

Blog: Author: Rebecca Smith