Blog: Library Events

Stephanie Stigliano Artist Reception February 3, 2025

The Malden Public Library is pleased to showcase local artist Stephanie Stigliano during the month of February.  Stephanie has experience with many mediums but currently enjoys making prints and artist books. Her prints will be in the main hallway and her artist books will be in the glass display case inside.

“Making prints gives me the chance to make different versions of one idea: I can play with the color combinations or change the process. It is fun to experiment with both of those aspects. Lately I make monoprints and combine them with relief prints, brush painting, and collage (Chine-collè). Making artist’s books gives me alternative ways of presenting the prints as an unfolding story. The structure reflects the content of the piece. I was originally trained as a jeweler and I use similar skills when I create books and prints. My inspiration comes from time spent in nature and everyday observations. Teaching students how to make books and prints is also an energizing activity—it is a delight to help people discover their inner artist.”

A reception will be held on Monday February 3rd from 6-7pm, everyone is welcome to attend and light refreshments will be served.

 

Movie Night: 5:30-8:15pm

Join us for Movie Night on Thursday, February 13, 2025: 5:30-8:15pm at the Malden Public Library. We will be showing a movie based on the bestselling novel, Wicked, by Gregory Maguire. The film stars Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jeff Goldblum, Michelle Yeoh, Peter Dinklage, and Bowen Yang. This movie was just nominated for 10 Academy Awards, including Best Picture.
“Elphaba, a misunderstood young woman because of her green skin, and Galinda, a popular girl, become friends at Shiz University in the Land of Oz. After an encounter with the Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads.” Rated PG (160 min.) (2024)
Free snacks will be provided. Movie times are approximate.

Movie Night: Wed., January 22, 2025: 6:00-8:00pm

Join us for Movie Night on Wednesday, January 22, 2025: 6:00-8:00pm at the Malden Public Library. We will be showing a movie based on the bestselling memoir, The Outrun, by Amy Liptrot. This film stars Saoirse Ronan.

“After living life on the edge in London, Rona attempts to come to terms with her troubled past. Hoping to heal, she returns to the wild beauty of Scotland’s Orkney Islands where she grew up.” Rated R. (118 min.) (2024)

Free snacks will be provided. Movie times are approximate.

50+ Job Seekers Networking Group – New Session starts Jan 15, 2024

Starting  up again on Jan 15, 2024

The Massachusetts Library Collaborative’s 50+ Job Seekers Group meets via Zoom on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30am to 11:30am. Informal networking takes place before the session from 9am to 9:30am and again after the session from 11:30am to noon. If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a new career direction, re-entering the job market after a long employment gap, or recently retired and looking for your “Encore Career,” this networking group program is perfect for you! Remember, 85% of jobs are found through networking!

Join us in a professional forum for networking with peers in a safe and comfortable environment conducive to developing new relationships and developing skills and strategies to help in your career transition. Each meeting features a new topic. Meetings include a presentation and interactive workshop on topics relevant to career transition, guest speakers, access to hiring managers, small group breakout rooms to network, and 1-on-1 coaching guidance. Participating on a regular basis will give job seekers the many tools and strategies needed for a successful job search.

Each bimonthly meeting is facilitated by Deborah Hope, MBA, PCIC, an experienced executive career coach. Deborah is a former Fortune 500 executive, investment banker and entrepreneur. She transitioned to executive coaching over 12 years ago. Deborah has coached with Harvard Business School Executive Education programs and the Massachusetts Conference for Women. She has been trained or certified in a variety of coaching models and assessment tools. Deborah has facilitated 50+ job seekers networking groups since 2016.

Here are the dates and topics:

Jan 15, Self Assessment / Finding Your Why

Feb 5,  Mastermind / Your Age is Your Edge

Feb 19, Career Story / Tell Me a Bit About Yourself

Mar 5, LinkedIn / Professional Connecting

Mar 19, Resumes / A Pocketful of STARS

April 2, Using AI / Your Job Search Co Pilot

April 16,  Cover Letters / Are They Necessary

May 7, Networking 2.0 / You Must Give to Get

May 21, Interview Strategies

June 4, Second Act Careers / Thinking Outside the Box

June 18, Marketing Plan / Plan Your Work & Work Your Plan

Register directly on Zoom  HERE . This group is sponsored by approximately 50 Massachusetts public libraries.

RECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program.

 

Family Movie Night: 6:00-8:00pm

Join us for Family Movie Night on Wednesday, December 11, 2024: 6:00-8:00pm at the Malden Public Library. We will be showing a movie based on the book, The Wild Robot by Peter Brown. This animated film highlights the voices of Lupita Nyong’o, Pedro Pascal, Bill Nighy, Stephanie Hsu, Mark Hamill, and Ving Rhames.

“The epic adventure follows the journey of a robot, Rozzum unit 7134, ‘Roz’ for short, that is shipwrecked on an uninhabited island and must learn to adapt to the harsh surroundings, gradually building relationships with the animals on the island and becoming the adoptive parent of an orphaned gosling.” Rated PG. (102 min.) (2024)

Free snacks will be provided. Movie times are approximate.

Movie Night: 6:00-8:30pm

Join us for Movie Night on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 from 6:00-8:30pm at the Malden Public Library. We will be showing a movie about The Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes.
“Director Wes Ball breathes new life into the global, epic franchise set several generations in the future following Caesar’s reign, in which apes are the dominant species living harmoniously and humans have been reduced to living in the shadows. As a new tyrannical ape leader builds his empire, one young ape undertakes a harrowing journey that will cause him to question all that he has known about the past and to make choices that will define a future for apes and humans alike.” Rated PG-13 (146 min.) (2024)
Free snacks will be provided. Movie times are approximate.

Classic Movie Night: Wed., October 30, 2024: 6:00-8:30pm

Join us for Classic Movie Night on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 from 6:00-8:30pm at the Malden Public Library. We will be showing a movie based on the book, What Ever Happened To Baby Jane? by Henry Farrell. The film stars Bette Davis and Joan Crawford and was nominated for five Academy Awards.
“A jealous sister is determined to gaslight her sister who is confined to a wheelchair. An aging former actress who holds her paraplegic ex-movie star sister captive in an old Hollywood mansion.” Not Rated. (132 min.) (1962)
Free snacks will be provided. Movie times are approximate.

New 8-Week English Conversation Class

We have changed the English Conversation Class to an 8-week class. The English Conversation Class meets on Wednesdays from 1:00-2:00pm. The class is no longer “drop-in.”
You are now required to register for this class. It is limited to 35 students. You will be placed on a waiting list for the next 8-week class in order of your registration (first come, first served).
The first 8-week session is from Wednesday, October 2, 2024–Wednesday, November 20, 2024.
This first session is now full, but you can register and join the waiting list here:

Artificial Intelligence in our Daily Lives.

 

On Saturday Sept 28th  from 2-4pm the Malden Public Library will be hosting a unique workshop exploring the impact and implications of Artificial Intelligence in our daily lives.  We will discuss beneficial, real-world applications and how to safeguard against the risks posed by AI enabled deep fakes, scams and misinformation.

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Malden Public Library.

Everyone is welcome to attend and registration is encouraged.

To Register at :  https://bit.ly/malden-ai

 

 

 

 

Preschool Storytime – Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.

Storytime for preschoolers (appropriate for ages 3-5) will be offered weekly on a drop-in basis on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. beginning September 19. Each hour-long program will feature several picture books, songs and rhymes, and a simple craft. No need to register! Just come to the Children’s Room on Thursday and arrive by 10:30 a.m.

(Unfortunately we are unable to accommodate preschool groups in the post-storytime craft activity, but groups are welcome to attend the picture book portion at the beginning of the program.)