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.
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.
Storytime for preschoolers (age 3 and older) is offered weekly on a drop-in basis on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Each hour-long program will feature several picture books, songs and rhymes, and a simple craft. No need to register! Just come to the Children’s Room on Thursdays and arrive by 10:30 a.m.
(Unfortunately we are unable to accommodate preschool groups in the post-storytime craft activity, but groups are welcome to attend the picture book portion at the beginning of the program.)
Storytime with Panda is a special drop-in storytime that is offered on alternating Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. (September 21, October 5 & 19, November 2 & 16 & 30, etc.). (Check the online library events calendar to be sure.) This program features several picture books, a flannel board story, and some songs, followed by a simple craft, and is recommended for children ages 3-5+.
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.