Can a robot be a friend? Can a robot help do your chores? Join us for Robot Storytime to explore these questions through an original story. Following the story, participants will meet a robot dog, get the chance to interact with it, and ask an educator their questions. Ideal for ages 4-10. Session times are 3:30 and 4:15.
This early literacy program for young children (6 months to 4+ years) features songs, nursery rhymes, and a short picture book and takes place at 10 a.m. on Tuesday mornings. The program lasts for about 45 minutes, and no registration is required. Just come on by!
Song & Rhyme Time will be offered on alternating Saturdays at 10 a.m. beginning October 11.
At The Poop Museum, everyone learns many fantastic, fabulous and fun facts about human, animal and insect poop, many of which truly amaze and surprise. Just a few of the poopers that visitors to the Poop Museum will meet include:
– The world’s messiest pooper
– The animal that has poop attack powers
– The animal that uses poop as protection
– The rainbow pooper
– The animal that has to hold its poop ALL winter long
At The Poop Museum, everyone learns A LOT, and some of the facts that are shared are mind blowing! But The Poop Museum is also full of laughter … because … well … our subject is poop and Susie has found a wonderful way to blend solid science, with the hilarity that humans love, when it comes to poop. Recommended for ages 5-10.
This program is funded by Preotle, Lane & Associates, Ltd.
On Thursday, July 24, at 3:00 p.m., Peter Boie, magician for non-believers, will perform his award-winning magic. Combining mind-blowing original stunts with a heavy dose of humor and audience participation, this astonishing show is recommended for ages 4 to 104.
Don’t miss this afternoon of memorable entertainment!
The program will take place in the Maccario Room, which is air-conditioned and accessible.
We’ll supply the LEGO bricks, and children can have fun using their imaginations and creating their own LEGO projects on Wednesday, July 23, from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. Recommended for grades K-5.
Lindsay’s funny, fast paced, and highly interactive variety show delights the young and the young at heart! Kids will meet several larger-than-life, hand-crafted puppets. Maybe a dancing robot, a shy dragon, a heroic tiger, or a singing dinosaur! Come find out who’s making an appearance this time!
Lindsay has been performing full time since 2011. Through animated storytelling and thoughtful messaging, she hopes to inspire creative play, resilience, and empathy in even the youngest. She also believes shared joy and laughter strengthens communities. This program is a great fit for ages 3-8 and families.
This program, presented in coordination with the North Suburban Child & Family Resource Network, is supported by a grant from the Malden Cultural Council, a local agency supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
Kids, don’t miss the tie-dying fun on Friday afernoon, July 18! Kids will be able to choose their own colors and create their own tie-dye t-shirt. Sign-up is required (see below). There will be three sessions to choose from: 2:30, 3:00, and 3:30pm. (The process can get messy, so be sure to wear clothes that can take the abuse.) This tie-dying activity is appropriate for kids ages 5-10 and will take place on the front lawn of the library.
For 2:30, register HERE.
For 3:00, register HERE.
For 3:30, register HERE.
This program is funded by Preotle, Lane & Associates, Ltd.
Kids will be able to choose from a variety of LEGO building sets, assemble their own set, and then take it home!
Recommended for ages 7-10. Registration is required. Register HERE.
These LEGO sets are made possible with generous funding from the Friends of the Malden Public Library.
This fun, interactive storytelling program in Spanish and English is designed for young children (preschoolers and toddlers). Come with us as we travel with imagination throughout Latin America learning about myths, legends and tales! Join Juan Cayman on his adventure from the Amazon River to Barranquilla, where he explores a new path with the help of his friends.
This program is supported by a grant from the Malden Cultural Council, a local agency supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
