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Do You Have MassHealth? You Might Need To Renew Your Benefits. See The Dates Below For More Information.

Posted on by Stacy Holder

MassHealth requires all members to renew this year. If you have MassHealth scan the QR code so you know what to expect.

Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) will be at the Malden Public Library to discuss how to renew your health benefits through MassHealth. You do not need to make an appointment and the open–question format is available to everyone, regardless of age. Drop by the Library at one of the times listed below to talk with MVES:

June 1, 2023: 1:00-3:00pm (Thursday)

June 15, 2023: 3:00-5:00pm (Thursday)

July 13, 2023: 1:00-3:00pm (Tuesday)

The Library will also have in-person materials provided by Mystic Valley Elder Services, including additional translations of the MassHealth renewal information flyers in Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Arabic, Portuguese, and Haitian-Creole. Please call Malden Public Library at 781-324-0218 for more information or Mystic Valley Elder Services at 781-324-7705.

MVES MassHealth

Monthly Book Group starting in June!

Posted on by Marita Coombs

Are you interested in joining a group to discuss interesting books?  Join us this month as we discuss the book Maame by Jessica George.  We’ll be hosting two sessions, one on Tuesday June 20th from 11-12pm

https://maldenpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/book-group/

and a second one Thursday June 22nd from 7-8pm.

https://maldenpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/book-group-2/

Registration is encouraged.

Stop by the library to pick up a copy.

Contact Marita if you have questions mcoombs@maldenpubliclibrary.org

 

Tech Help Drop-In

Posted on by Marita Coombs

Do you need help setting up an email account, figuring out your new phone, or updating your laptop?

Come to our tech help drop-in, where a librarian can assist you with technology related questions.

Thursday May 11, 2-3 pm

Thursday May 25, 2-3pm.

Assistance will be on a first come, first served basis.  Please bring any relevant usernames, passwords, or devices.

 

Malden Office of Housing Stability

Posted on by Stephen Deloney

The Malden Office of Housing Stability will be at the Malden Public Library Wednesday, June 28th from 10 am to 12 pm for a free legal clinic to discuss housing concerns, eviction, financial assistance, affordable housing, etc. with an attorney.

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”

50+ Job Seekers Networking Group

Posted on by Marita Coombs

The Malden Public Library has just joined the Massachusetts Library Collaborative 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group.    The Job Seekers Networking Group supports people fifty years and older looking for a new job, a new career direction, re-entering the workforce after an employment gap, or looking for a “Second Act” career.  There will be biweekly skill-building and networking group meetings with a new topic at each meeting.  Attendance at each session is not necessary – but highly recommended.

Join Debbi Hope, MBA, PCIC, MC an experienced Executive Career Coach and Certified Master Coach.

WHERE:  All meetings will be via Zoom Video Conferencing.

WHEN : We offer a morning or an evening class please choose the time that works best for you:

1st and 3rd Wed, Jan – June 2023 9:30-11:30 am

2nd and 4th Wed. Jan – June afternoon 6:00-8:00

(Zoom room opens 30 minutes ahead of the start of the program for informal networking/sharing resources).

Here is the ZOOM registration link for the 50+ Job Seekers morning meetings: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0vdO2rqjovE9xW_F5wfL_jbfjGkgU_Gnbz.

Here is the ZOOM registration link for the 50+ Job Seekers evening meetings: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZclcOuupj0pEtJQAa0w8VAsWex6BOJcWBFn.

Museum Pass Discount Program Available

Posted on by Dora St. Martin
Did you know that thanks to the generosity of the Friends of the Malden Public Library, city residents can reserve discount passes to area attractions? Each week we will be highlighting one of the many amazing institutions your library card helps you access through our Museum Pass program!
For a full list of institutions and reservation information, visit our website or give us a call at 781-324-0218.

Introducing a New Series: MPL Kid’s Corner

Posted on by Cait Quinn

Raising little readers can be a challenge, especially when there are so many things competing for your family’s attention. There are millions of books on the shelves, online games, new educational tools, and resources that are helpful but are difficult to find and preview. Because of this, the MPL staff are putting together a weekly resource for busy families called: MPL Kid’s Corner.

It premieres on Facebook and Instagram and it will highlight the many books and resources available to families with readers 0-12 years old, that are trying to promote a love of literacy and curiosity in their children.  The easiest way to catch this content, is to follow either our Facebook or Instagram page (why not both?) You can also check our pages Thursday mornings at 10 am. We promise to keep the content fresh and interesting and mostly on time. 😉

This week’s post highlights our ebook resource: Tumble Books Library. TumbleBooks animate children’s books as a way to promote language acquisition and a joy of reading. They regularly update content with new titles, many books that you can find at the library, but with additional resources that help little readers learn to follow along and read on their own. You can watch the video here that introduces TumbleBooks and details how to get started. (Don’t forget you’ll need your library card # and library pin # for any library provided eResource.)

And keep an eye out for our new content weekly!

 

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