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Mexican Mirror Craft for Kids – for National Hispanic Heritage Month

Posted on by Rebecca Smith
Panda has designed a creative activity in honor of National Hispanic Heritage month. This special craft lets kids make a Mexican Mirror. Take-and-make kits are available now–upon request–at our Info Desk while supplies last.
This Mexican Mirror is a form of folk art known as Hojalata which is a type of ornate tin art that is celebrated for its color and craftsmanship. These tin folk art mirrors are made by crafts people in Mexico and use colorful segments and embossed tin pieces to create beautiful and functional works of art. Designs often vary by region. And this style of artwork dates back as far as the 1500s.
This craft is to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month. From the 15th of September to the 15th of October we use this time to recognize the creative, intellectual, and historical contributions by Hispanic Americans. And to learn about and embrace the Hispanic Americans in our community.

International Story Time For Children

Posted on by Dora St. Martin
It’s Welcoming Week! Join us for International Storytime on the front lawn/portico area of the Library on Thursday, September 16th: 3:30-4:30 pm.
Stories for ages 5-7 years will be read in Arabic, Hindi, Chinese, Haitian-Creole, and Brazilian-Portuguese. Free book for kids while supplies last. & pick up a fun Grab & Go craft!
Masks are required for this event.

The Fine Art of Printmaking : A Talk with Artist Liz Shepherd

Posted on by Dora St. Martin

Join us on Wednesday, September 22, at 6:30 for a talk with artist and printmaker Liz Shepherd. Liz Shepherd has been exploring the possibilities of contemporary printmaking for the past 15 years, moving beyond two-dimensional traditional etchings, woodcuts, and monoprints, to sculptural forms. She has produced large scale installations, filling a 60-foot gallery with silkscreen prints on fabric for example, hanging cast papier mâché chairs made from silk screened handmade Japanese paper, and hand printed corrugated cardboard furniture. Shepherd will show examples of this work and explain how it is made.

Zoom Meeting – Register in advance for this meeting:

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZArf-usqzojG9EbJ7eByiDM76fnVcoh-18d

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

This program is presented as part of the Malden Public Library’s current exhibition, the Fine Art of Prints and Printmaking. The programs are supported in part by a grant from the Malden Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

Congratulations on Reading
568,523 Minutes this Summer!

Posted on by Caron Guigli

Malden, you went above and beyond this summer. Congratulations on reading 568,523 minutes since July 1st, exceeding our goal of half a million minutes! Whether 15 minutes, 15 hours, or 150 hours, our wonderful patrons made time to read and worked together to achieve something remarkable. The challenge may be over, but we look forward to hearing about what you’re reading all year long!

Drop by the library to enjoy something sweet to celebrate!

Young Adult Anime Afternoon, Friday, August 20th @3PM

Posted on by Patrick Brennan

Young Adults in the 5th through 12th grade are invited to join the zoom call and experience a new animated Anime show this Friday, August 20th @3PM.

Join the link below to engage in one of the first ever animated shows based on Godzilla! This interesting series just release this year and is both both scientific and science-fiction!

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82156468480

Young Adult Perler Bead Grab & Go on 8/19

Posted on by Patrick Brennan

Young adults in the 5th through 12th grade come into the library now to pick-up your Perler Bead Grab & GO Craft Bags!

Each bag comes with enough perler beads to make some amazing mini creations, as well as a bead board and some ideas on projects. Supplies of the bags are limited, so we ask that you only take one per household and grab it while you can as it is first come first serve.

At home you will need a hot iron, some wax paper and a flat work surface. Begin the craft and hobby of Perler Beads today with this FREE mini-kit.

Young Adult Yoga Afternoon: Tuesday, August 17th @3:00PM

Posted on by Patrick Brennan

Young Adults in the 5th through 12th grade are invited to get centered and get stretching at the Malden Public Library. Join us on Tuesday, August 17th from 3:00-4:00 PM on the Lawn of the Library for a free Yoga program hosted by professional youth yoga instructor Katie.

Make sure to wear comfortable stretchy clothing and shoes, mats will be provided. To attend this program please reserve your spot by calling the information desk at the MPL at 781-324-0218 and sign up. Spaces are limited to call now!