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Memory Kits from the Library of Things

Posted on by Katie Walsh
Now available from the Library of Things: Memory Kits! Memory kits are designed for people with dementia and other cognitive impairments (and their caregivers/loved ones) to help inspire memories on favorite topics, encourage conversation, or promote quiet enjoyment. Each kit comes with a combination of books, a CD/DVD, an activity, and an object to engage with, and each kit will have a different theme, including gardening, fishing, classic cars, birdwatching, and baking/cooking. More kits will be added soon, but we’re excited to offer our first memory kit, which is all about the Red Sox! This kit includes:
• Red Sox Matching Card Game (36 pieces)
• “The Boston Red Sox: Essential Games of Fenway Park” (6 full games, ranging from 1967-2007 on DVD)
• Baseball glove
• “The Hometown Team: Four Decades of Boston Red Sox Photography” by Steve Babineau & Mike Shalin
• “The 36-Hour Day: A Family Guide for Caring for People with Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias” by Nancy L. Mace & Peter V. Rabins
• Resources folder
Memory kits can be checked out for 3 weeks at a time by patrons with a Malden library card in good standing. Be sure to keep an eye out as we add more memory kits, and you can place a hold on the “Let’s Go Red Sox! Memory Kit” now by calling 781-324-0218, or visiting this link:

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.

2-3pm, every Thursday!

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

 

In-Library Chromebooks Now Available!

Posted on by Katie Walsh

 

Need to take a Zoom call in a study room, or prefer to do some online work upstairs? Chromebooks are now available for in-library use! You can borrow a Chromebook (along with a mouse and charger) for up to 4 hours with an adult Malden library card in good standing. Chromebooks do not have Microsoft Word and cannot connect directly to the printer, but you can ask a librarian to help you print. Late fees of $.50/hour do apply.

New Library of Things!

Posted on by Katie Walsh

Doing some home improvements, planning an outdoor expedition, or thinking of picking up a new hobby? Check out Malden Public Library’s new “Library of Things”! We are excited to be providing a wide variety of items, including a metal detector, telescope, binoculars, Blu-Ray player, photo scanner, and more to come. The Library of Things is available to borrow from for free, to adult Malden residents with a Malden library card in good standing. Items can be checked out for two weeks at a time. For more information, contact the library at 781-324-0218, or check out the Library of Things online on our website here.

 

The 50 + Job Seekers Program

Posted on by Marita Coombs

The Malden Public Library is continuing to offer the 50+ Job Seekers Program.  This is a free service and anyone 55 years or older is welcome to join any or all the sessions. All classes are held on Zoom.   Anyone interested who doesn’t have a computer or isn’t familiar with Zoom is welcome to come to the library and borrow a Chromebook during the sessions.  Library staff will make sure anyone interested in participating can do so.

The morning sessions are from 9:30-11:30am, and meet the 1st & 3rd Wednesdays.  The evening sessions are from 6-8pm and meet on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays. This program will run from February-March 2024.

Session topics include: self-assessment and transferable skills, creating your “career story” pitch, LinkedIn profiles, resumes, networking and creating a marketing plan.  The Library is excited to continue offering this program and encourages anyone interested to attend.   To register, visit: https://bit.ly/202450PlusJobs

Call the Malden Public Library with questions at 781-324-0218, ask for Marita.

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.

Online access to NYT & WSJ

Posted on by Caron Guigli

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

Posted on by Wendy Kung
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. 如果書籍有pdf 和 epub 格式,選擇 epub格式下載
  3. 點擊銀幕上方 AA 處,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.