The Malden Library will be closed on Friday, February 25, due to the impending snow storm. Stay safe and warm. The Library will re-open on Saturday, February 26 at 9 AM.
Library Closed Friday, Feb. 25
The Malden Library will be closed on Friday, February 25, due to the impending snow storm. Stay safe and warm. The Library will re-open on Saturday, February 26 at 9 AM.
Youth and Young Adults are invited to learn rocket science!
This easy take-home craft is brought to you by the California Institute of Technology’s JPL (Jet Propulsion Lab) and will teach you how to craft a paper rocket that can be launched from a soda straw. Then it will ask you to modify and design a better rocket while measuring your results and performing Science.
https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/edu/learn/project/make-a-straw-rocket/
Come to the information desk located on the first floor of the Malden Library to pick-up your craft kit (no sign-up necessary) starting today.
Chinese New Year is one of the most important holidays in Chinese culture, celebrated by Chinese families worldwide or by people interested. In the past or in some areas now, it lasts for fifteen days. Now, most of countries will observe it for at least three days, starting from the New Year Eve. Whole family will get together at the New Year Eve’s dinner. Not only enjoy the traditional gourmet dishes but share what’s happened in the last year and its meaning to the whole family. A lot of family traditions and history are passed on through this event and blessings are spread among everyone. What a joyful time!
Chinese New Year is always associated with the twelve-animal zodiac cycle. 2022 will be the year of the tiger, starting on February 1st. Tiger is known as courageous, competitive, self-confident, brave, and as the king of all beasts in Chinese mythology. We certainly hope you will act like a tiger this year.
For kids, we put together a craft kit for them. Please visit the Library to get yours.
To all inspiring space technicians, this month’s NASA @ My Library program is available for sign-up and pickup at the Malden Public Library.
“SPACE FOOD” is a craft bag that asks you to create a food system for use on the International Space Station. Design your own invention and follow the directions in the bag to submit your creations via email or on twitter.
Call 781-324-0218 to place your name on the reservation list. Please limit one bag per household, recommended for ages 8 and up. Each bag comes with a goldfish snack, juice pouch and fruit leather.
The Malden Public Library will be closed until Monday, December 27th.
We wish everyone a healthy and happy winter holiday season.
As a potential holiday surprise the launch of the James Webb Space Telescope has been rescheduled for Friday, Dec. 25th at 7:20 AM EST.
Watch the launch of the heavy payload Ariane-5 rocket LIVE on NASA’s page or their official youtube channel.
Follow the story, learn all about the telescope and its year long mission before the launch. Chart its course as it traverses the solar system over the next year.
https://jwst.nasa.gov/content/webbLaunch/countdown.html
When you visit the library, don’t forget to check at the Information Desk to see if there are any “take-and-make” craft kits being offered. There’s usually some craft available that kids can take home and which will only require a few basic items like scissors and a glue stick in order to create the finished product. Questions? Call the Children’s Room direct at 781-388-0803.
The 12 paper turkeys that were hidden in plain sight around the Children’s Room have now been replaced by 12 paper gnomes. Kids can stop by the Children’s Room desk anytime to request a game sheet and participate in the scavenger hunt. Locate each gnome, write the name next to the corresponding number on the sheet, and when all 12 gnomes have been found, bring the sheet to the Children’s Room desk to claim a little prize. Patience and good observational skills will be rewarded!
