On Saturday, April 30th from 2–3 pm, kids in grades 1–3 are invited to join Noreen Grice, astronomy educator and author, to make a constellation book at the Malden Public Library. This event is a preview to the Malden Reads family night on Waitt’s Mountain.
Do a craft! Learn about the stars! Make a book! Space is limited, so sign up in the Children’s Room.
On Wednesday, May 4, at 3:00 p.m., Creature Teachers will introduce children to several real animals from the rainforest! Learn interesting facts about these fascinating creatures. Recommended for ages 4-10.
This FREE program is funded by the Friends of the Malden Public Library.
The historic iron gates, marking the Salem Street entrance to the Malden Public Library since 1911, have been returned to their original condition through the generosity of the Adelaide Breed Bayrd Foundation. The effort to restore the gates took almost a full year to complete, under the direction of Murray Brothers Construction and Hammersmith Studios of Newton.
The historic gates were originally purchased through a donation of $1,000 in 1910 from Mrs. Lillie A. B. Hill, widow of Abram G. Hill, of 36 Ferry Street, Malden. According to early records, the two wrought-iron gates were designed by Mr. L. S. Ipsen of Malden, and produced by the W. A. Snow Iron Work Inc.
Photo: Susan Close of Hammersmith Studios, Jason Murray of Murray Brothers Construction, Fran Brown, Adelaide Breed Bayrd Foundation, Laura Hodgin, Adelaide Breed Bayrd Foundation, C. Henry Kezer, Adelaide Breed Bayrd Foundation, Dr. John E. Tramondozzi, President, Malden Public Library Board of Trustees, Mayor Gary Christenson, Dr. George Holland, Board of Trustees, Library Director Dora St. Martin, Frank Molis, Board of Trustees, Paul Mcpheeters, Adelaide Breed Bayrd Foundation, and Carl Close, Hammersmith Studios.
The library will be closed on Monday, April 18th in honor of Patriot’s Day. We will reopen on Tuesday at 9 a.m.
This year’s National Library Week theme is Libraries Transform, reminding all Americans that today’s libraries are not just about what we have for people, but what we do for and with people. Libraries offer access to the tools, technology and training essential to the economic and cultural lives of their communities.
Head to your public, school or academic library during National Library Week to see what’s new and take part in the celebration. Libraries across the country are participating.
Follow the Malden Public Library on Facebook and Twitter and use the hashtags #NLW16 and #LibrariesTransform to join the celebration on social media.
Join us at the Malden Public Library for “The Art of Surviving Hard Times: Yvonne Twining Humber and the Federal Art Project,” on Tuesday, April 12, at 7:00 pm.
This talk is part of Malden Reads 2016. In Andy Weir’s The Martian, it not only took Mark Watney’s personal ingenuity, but the commitment of many government agencies working together to get one astronaut back to earth. Between 1935 and 1942, the Federal Art Project of the Works Progress Administration (WPA) played a major role in supporting New England’s struggling artists. Come explore how this national economic relief program saved lives and helped create great art. The talk will be followed by an art tour of the Converse Memorial Building and Art Galleries. For more information contact the library at 781-324-0218.
Mayor Gary Christenson will be the special guest for a Malden Reads discussion of “The Martian,” by Andy Weir, Wednesday, April 6, 6:30 p.m., in the Ryder Art Gallery at the Malden Public Library, 36 Salem St. Refreshments will be served.
Attention knitters, crocheters, and yarn lovers. Bring a portable craft project and share your talents or problems with others.
The Drop-in Stitch will be held the 4th Thursday of each month (February 25/March 24/April 28/May 26) from 6:30-8 pm at the Library. No sign-up required.
Malden Reads will kick-off it’s 2016 community reads event on Friday, February 19th at 6:30 pm at the Malden Public Library.
Enjoy refreshments, cultural exhibits, and community conversation. Learn more about this year’s book selections, take a guided tour of the Library’s historic building, and participate in a special presentation in the Ryder Gallery.
And please enjoy MATV’s PSA for the 2016 selection The Martian.
Please join us Wednesday, March 9th in the Program Room from 6:30-8:30 PM for Board Game Night for Adults.
Bring your own board games, or play with the library’s collection that includes: Settlers of Catan, Ticket To Ride, Dominion, Pandemic, Forbidden Island and more! Snacks and Refreshments will be served.