Blog: Author: Stephen Deloney

Janet Applefield Author Talk

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“Arriving in America in 1947, 12 year-old Gustawa Singer carried the heaviness of the three-year wartime separation from her father. Desperate to piece together their stolen years, he sat her down and meticulously transcribed her memories in a seven-page handwritten record. They never spoke about their collective torture again. Hidden in a basement for 35 years, this forgotten testimony became the blueprint for Singer Applefield’s journey of self-discovery.” From janetapplefield.com

Working with the non-profit, Facing History and Ourselves, and the
Massachusetts Cultural Council, she has spoken at hundreds of venues on
her experiences as a child hidden during the Holocaust and the importance
of standing up to bigotry and hate.

Janet Applefield will be at the Malden Public Library Monday September 23rd 6-7pm to discuss her book Becoming Janet. Books will be available for purchase at the event. Registration not required  but requested.
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Malden Writers Collaborative Season 15

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Join us for an information session about our local library writers’ group. Meet members, ask questions, get a sense of how our writers’ group supports current and aspiring writers. All abilities and styles are welcome! Information session begins at 7pm on Thursday the 19st and will conclude at 8:30pm.

Jellyfish – Pastel Workshop with Greg

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Award-winning pastel artist Gregory John Maichack (http://gregorymaichack.com/) will present “Jellyfish,” a Zoom pastel
painting workshop for adults and teens 18+ hosted by the Malden Public Library on Monday September 30th, from 6-8pm. This
fun, two-hour workshop, with materials included, guides everyone from the sheer beginner to advanced participants in
producing their very own personalized and original pastel of a stunning jellyfish.

Participants will leave the workshop with their own 12 X 18 painting, all the supplied pastels, pencils, paper, blending
material, and photo references of various and sundry jellyfish for future painting.

Registration Required, limited supplies. Sign up online.

This project is supported in part from a grant from the Malden Cultural Council.

Gatsby Community Workshop

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The Malden Public Library will host a free workshop by the American Repertoire Theater for  ages 16+. The workshop will held in the Maccarrio Room Thursday July 25th from 6-8PM. RSVPs are required. Sign up here.
Inspired by A.R.T.’s production of Gatsby, these workshops use theater as a framework to explore themes of belonging, aspirations for the future, and what the American Dream means today, and activate our Essential Question: How can we build a new world that is in conversation with those that came before? 
 
A.R.T.’s Engagement workshops allow community members from across Greater Boston to deeply engage in the themes, questions, and ideas sparked by our productions through theatrical frameworks, generative dialogue, and community-building activities. 
 
RSVPs are recommended Sign up here

The Street Project 12.14 @5:30PM

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The Malden Public Library in partnership with Bike to the Sea will be showing THE STREET PROJECT on December 14th from 5:30-6:30. Following the screening we will host a panel discussion talking about the documentary and ways to increase safety and encourage alternative solutions within your community.

THE STREET PROJECT is the story about humanity’s relationship to the streets and the global citizen-led fight to make communities safer. Documentary by Jennifer Boyd. A Boyd Productions Film. 4K. Color, 52 minutes, 2022.

More about The Street Project:

Worldwide, 1.35 million people die in traffic-related crashes each year. Half of those deaths are pedestrians and cyclists. THE STREET PROJECT is an inspiring story about a massive movement across the world to reclaim our largest public spaces, our streets.

For Dulcie Canton, stopping vehicular violence in New York City has become a life mission. Both Dulcie and her mother were victims of hit-and-run crashes on separate occasions, 10 years apart – Dulcie as a cyclist, her mother as a pedestrian.

For Stacey Champion, inaction at the city council level has led to her fight for change. Five pedestrians were hit by cars over the past 6 months at her neighborhood crosswalk. While deaths soar across the city, little has been done to address the pedestrian death toll.

THE STREET PROJECT is a film that takes viewers on a global journey to discover a better way of doing things.

Malden Office of Housing Stability

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The Malden Office of Housing Stability will be at the Malden Public Library one Wednesday a month from10 am to 12 pm for a free legal clinic to discuss housing concerns, eviction, financial assistance, affordable housing, etc. with an attorney. The upcoming dates are as follows: November 22nd, December 27th, January 24th, and February 28th.

Call 781-322-9119 ext. 146 or email housingstability@cityofmalden.org with questions

 

“At Housing Families, we work with clients to ensure a dignified experience when facing
eviction or homelessness. We understand that many factors can contribute to achieving
housing equity, and we provide holistic programming to overcome the barriers required to
achieve permanent housing and well-being.
• Emergency Family Shelter
• Emergency Individual Shelter
• Permanent Supportive Housing
• Housing Search and Stabilization Case Management

Legal Services
Housing Families is committed to providing housing assistance, which also includes the
prevention of homelessness. We provide free legal assistance to help clients stay in their
homes and offer other crucial legal advice. Our legal services team is unique, as they work
with case managers and clients to identify resources, skills, and training that will in turn
provide financial support and stability.
• Free Legal Assistance
• Rental Assistance
• Case Management”

Nature Journaling at Malden Library

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Whether sitting by the Pine Banks’ Pond, exploring the heights of Waitt’s Mount, or digging in the Malden Community Garden we have so much nature to explore here in Malden. Our city is so full of life if we just take a moment to pause and take it all in. Nature Journaling is a tool and practice to help one learn more about nature. Through the use of art, writing, and numbers the nature journaler learns to notice more, ask more and better questions , and make deeper and more complex connections. The end result is more creativity, improved art skills, and often a cultivated sense of joy. Though one’s art skills will improve as one applies them to nature study, it should be emphasized the goal of nature journaling is not great art but a greater appreciation for and understanding of the natural world. Nor is nature journaling all about exploring nature ‘out there’. In this session we are going to explore the natural world right here in the library’s front lawn.

This event is open to all ages 13+, teens, and adults. No previous art experience required. Pencils and paper will be available but participants are welcome to bring their own drawing, and painting tools. If the weather is fair, we will have the program out on the front lawn. If we end up having some rain, we will move the program inside.

This program is free and open to the public. The Malden Public Library is located at 36 Salem St., Malden, MA 02148. To learn more about our 2023 Summer Reading Programing, email us at info@maldenpubliclibrary.org .