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Museum Pass Discount Program Available

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.

Online access to NYT & WSJ

You have access to the New York Times and Wall Street Journal online for FREE with your library card! A limited number of passes will be available daily. Once the 72-hour pass has been used, you are allowed to reapply with your existing username and password.

Visit BPL for more information

HyRead for Chinese ebooks

https://maldenpubliclibrary.ebook.hyread.com.tw/

We are very excited to announce the launch of HyRead, Taiwan’s most popular library e-reading platform.  We are the first one in Massachusetts to offer this service.

Currently, Malden Public Library on HyRead has Chinese titles in traditional and simplified Chinese characters with wide topics.  They can be accessible to Malden Public Library card holders for online reading or downloading to cell phones, tablets, and personal computers.

If you have any question/recommendation, please contact the library at 781-324-0218 or email to info@maldenpubliclibrary.org (accept email in Chinese)

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HyRead  隨身讀, 隨身聽

 

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摩頓公共圖書舘非常高興推出臺灣最受歡迎的圖書館電子雲端閱讀平台HyRead

目前,摩頓公共圖書舘在 HyRead 上擁有以繁體和簡體漢字出版的電子圖書。內容均為大家所喜愛的主題。 凡是持有摩頓公共圖書舘卡片的讀者都可以使用, 進行在線閱讀或下載到手機,平板和個人電腦。

如果有任何疑問/建議, 請致電摩頓公共圖書館 781-324-0218 或電郵 info@maldenpubliclibrary.org  (可收中文電郵)

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摩顿公共图书馆非常高兴推出台湾最受欢迎的图书馆电子云端阅读平台 HyRead

目前,摩頓公共圖書舘在 HyRead 上拥有100多本以繁体和简体汉字出版的电子图书。内容均为大家所喜爱的主题。 凡是持有摩顿公共图书馆卡片的读者都可以使用, 进行在线阅读或下载到手机,平板和个人电脑。

如果有任何疑问/建议,请致电摩顿公共图书馆 781-324-0218 或电邮 info@maldenpubliclibrary.org  (可收中文电邮)

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使用支援

〉〉  軟體下載 Click Here to Download the App

〉〉  進入 Click Here to Access HyRead

〉〉  Or, 使用二維碼進入 Use this QR code to access HyRead ((可能手機或平板上無法顯示)

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〉〉  操作手冊在此 

〉〉  如何改變字體, 排列, 以及發聲功能  (手機及平板適用)

  1. 書籍借到自己的卡片帳號後,點擊右上方書
  2. 如果書籍pdf epub 格式,選擇 epub格式下載
  3. 點擊銀幕上方 AA,即可選擇字體以及排列,點擊銀幕上方的喇叭,即可改為有聲書模式

〉〉  如何找到摩頓公共圖書館的電子書

在手機或是平板上

  1. 點擊在左上角三條橫線處,
  2. 點擊下方 Add Library,
  3. 點擊公共圖書館,
  4. 點擊Malden Public Library,
  5. 點擊右上角的 X, 關閉頁面。

額外奉送: 電腦版上有 HyRead 免費提供的”作家專欄”和”精選文章”, 不錯哦!

在手機或是平板上, 如何返回圖書館網站?如何看到圖書館新的 HyRead 使用信息? 

在手機版上, 在圖書館名字的右上方, 有一個驚歎號, 點出來是最新消息 Notifications

在平板右邊一點的地方, 有一個驚歎號, 點出來是最新消息 Notifications

 

Each card can borrow up to 2 titles for 7 days with 1 renewal.  

 

English Conversation Class: Wednesdays 1-2 pm

Join us for a free English Conversation Class for adult students every Wednesday from 1:00-2:00pm via Zoom. We will discuss daily life, learn new vocabulary, and have general conversation in English. Learn English at home on your computer, tablet, or smartphone.

You must register for the class. Please e-mail Stacy (English Conversation Librarian) at: mplenglishclass@gmail.com

To find Chinese materials? 找中文書?

因為圖書館仍然不能對公眾開放,請使用我們的網上目錄, 查詢您所想要的圖書資料。  怎麼找呢?  怎麼尋找中文書籍呢?怎麼找到最新增加的中文書籍呢?怎麼索取呢? 答案都在這裡。

Because the library is still not open to the public, please use our online catalog to find the books you want. How to find it? How to find Chinese books? How can I find the newly added Chinese books? How can I request it? The answer is here.

Steps

  1. 上到圖書館網站 maldenpubliclibrary.org
  2. 點擊右上角的Catalog
  3. 用漢語拼音或是中文字檢索
  4. 點擊 Place a Hold
  5. 輸入圖書館卡片號碼和密碼

怎麼找新書?

  1. 上到圖書館網站 maldenpubliclibrary.org
  2. 點擊 Browse MPL – World Languages
  3. 點擊 Chinese in MBLN
  4. 使用左邊的 Filter
  5. 選擇   語文: Chinese New at the library

New World Language Books: Arabic Books For Kids

We have hundreds of books in different world languages including Arabic, Chinese, French, Haitian-Creole, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, Russian, and Vietnamese. We just added some new books in Arabic for kids. Request books online here: https://tinyurl.com/y5axlhwj & then visit us for curbside pickup. Please call us at 781-324-0218 if you have questions.

Magazines

We have over 100 titles available for curbside pickup!  Interested in checking out a magazine, call the library at 781-324-0218 to speak with a Librarian who can place your hold. *4 issues/title limit

If you’d rather read a magazine on your device, using your Malden Public Library card, you can use RBDigital or pressreader HERE

Mental Health Awareness in the Time of COVID-19

October 10th is world Mental Health Day and in light of COVID-19, nurturing our mental health has become even more necessary. We have highlighted some of the mental health challenges that have been exacerbated by the pandemic by providing books, audiobooks, movies, websites, and hotlines. We hope these resources will increase understanding of mental health and help you cope. We need each other; check on someone today.

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Hotlines, Mental Health, and Neurodiversity
Mental Health Ebooks for Children
Resources to Support Mental Health in Children
Mental Health Books and Resources for Teens
Mental Health Awareness Movie Recommendations
Stress, Anxiety, and Depression: Books and Resources
Loneliness and Connection: Books and Resources
PTSD, Trauma, and Recovery Resources
Racism and Bullying: Mental Health Consequences and Resources
Grieving: Books and Resources
Addiction and Recovery: Books and Resources