Throughout the month of April, the library will be showcasing the works by Malden artist and resident Peg Kane. Her works utilize graphite, colored pencil, acrylics, mixed media and clay and she has always been drawn to nature; flowers, plants, trees and gardens. An artist reception will be held on Thursday April 11th from 6-7pm. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Young Adults in the 5th through 12th grade are invited to the Malden Library this week to game and relax with friends in the Maccario Room.
Join us for games, pizza and snacks on Thursday, March 28th from 3:00-4:30 PM and play with our collection of board and video games.
Our monthly online poetry discussion group led by local poet Lloyd Schwartz. Lloyd chooses a poem for the group to read and then leads an often lively discussion. Waking in the Blue by Robert Lowell is the poem for our March discussion.
Registration is required and the link to join is sent out the day before the event.
To Register Let’s Talk About A Poem with Lloyd Schwartz March 2024
This program is made possible by the Malden Public Library and the Academy of American Poets and funds from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.
Please email Marita if you have questions. mcoombs@maldenpubliclibrary.org
Malden’s inaugural poet laureate CD Collins will host an evening of poetry and will read from her newly released poetry book. She’ll also be joined by Christopher Hickey, Anna Geoffroy, Jeff Taylor, Daniel Daschino, Karen Krola, Cathleen Chambless and Robert Hayes. The program starts at 7pm and everyone is welcome.
The Malden Public Library will be closed on Monday, Feb. 19th in honor of Presidents’ Day. We will reopen at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 20th.
Spread kindness and make someone smile! On February 22, from 3:30 to 4:30 pm, kids will paint their own kindness rock with an inspirational message and decoration. Recommended for grades 2-5.
This act of kindness is brought to you by the Friends of the Malden Public Library.
The Library will be closed on Tuesday, Feb. 13th because of inclement weather. We will open again on Wednesday, Feb. 14th at 9 a.m.
Young Adults in the 6th through 12th grade are invited to the Maccario Room at the library to celebrate and relax with friends.
Join us at 3PM on Wednesday, February 14th to design cards, play games eat pizza, snacks and light refreshments.
Young Adults in the 6th through 12th grade are invited to get crafty at the MPL. Join us on Thursday, February 8th at 3:00-4:30 PM in the Program Room to make your own beaded designs. No sign-up is required but space is limited so make sure to arrive on time.
The Malden Public Library will be closed on Monday, January 15th, in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. day. We will reopen at 9 a.m. on Tuesday morning.