New Year / New You – January 4

Posted on December 29, 2016January 5, 2017 by Dora St. Martin

On Wednesday, January 4, at 6 p.m., get the new year started right and join the American Association for Arab Women for a the event New Year – New You. The New Year – New You dialogue will be presented by Michele English (certified BTB & Compass School Feng Shui practitioner). This will be followed by a guided meditation featuring a Japanese flute performance by Elizabeth Bennett, the first woman to be certified a Grand Master of the shakuhachi.

All are welcome to this free event. Come celebrate culture and community with us! Event will be held in the Maccario Meeting Room. Sponsored by the American Association for Arab Women (AAAW). For more info on upcoming meetings, please contact Farah Assiraj at fassiraj@gmail.com or Mourad.aaaw@gmail.com

Young Adult Movie Afternoon

Posted on December 13, 2016January 9, 2017 by Patrick Brennan

Young Adults in the 6th through 12th grade are invited to the Malden Public Library’s Young Adult Movie Afternoon this Thursday, December 15th, from 3:00-5:00. We will be showing a film based on the popular book “Miss Peregrines Home for Peculiar Children”.

Directed by Tim Burton, this film stars Asa Butterfield and Eva Green as they explore a magical realm for children with odd abilities. Lights snacks and refreshments will be provided.

Malden Remembers: An Exhibition and Conversation in Honor of the 75th Anniversary of Pearl Harbor

Posted on December 12, 2016December 27, 2016 by Dora St. Martin

On Saturday, December 17th, the Library will host a discussion by veterans about Pearl Harbor led by John Webster, former Manager of the City of Malden Veteran’s Department. Veterans, veteran families, and residents are encourages to attend. Light refreshments will be served.

The Malden Public Library will also host a memorial exhibition by artist John Webster for the 75th Anniversary of Pearl Harbor from December 16th though December 30 in the Maccario Gallery.

Library closed Wed., Nov. 23rd @ 12 pm & Thanksgiving Day

Posted on November 18, 2016November 26, 2016 by Caron Guigli

The Malden Public Library will be closing at noon (12 pm) on Wednesday, Nov. 23rd and will remain closed Thursday, Nov. 24th in honor of the Thanksgiving celebration. We will open again on Friday, Nov. 25th at 9 a.m.

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving.

Young Adult Craft: Perler Beads – November 3rd

Posted on November 1, 2016November 8, 2016 by Patrick Brennan

For Young Adults in the 6th through 12th grade, join us Thursday, November 3rd from 3:00 – 4:00 PM for our Afternoon Craft Time: Perler Beads.

Perler Beads are small colorful blocks that you can arrange into any image you can imagine, that are then fused together with heat. Everyone can make at least one item which can be wall art, a picture frame, a keychain or a magnet.

There will be no sign-up for the program but space and time is limited on a first come, first served basis.

Holiday Food Drive for the Salvation Army

Posted on October 29, 2016December 27, 2016 by Caron Guigli

Bring a little cheer to a struggling family. Library patrons can contribute to the Salvation Army’s work in Malden to make the holiday season festive for others.

These items will be gladly accepted:
♦ stuffing
♦    dry gravy
♦    mashed potatoes
♦ canned tuna, chicken or other canned goods
♦ apple sauce
♦    cranberry sauce
♦ peanut butter
Food for ethnic groups in the vicinity is welcomed; staples, such as rice or beans, are always good additions to the pantry.

The collection container will be out on the main floor opposite the circulation desk. The food drive will continue after Thanksgiving to gather donations for Christmas meals.

Book Sale! This Weekend!

Posted on October 24, 2016October 31, 2016 by Caron Guigli

The Friends of the Malden Public Library will hold their annual Book Sale this weekend, October 28th and 29th.

The preview sale will start on Friday evening, October 28th from 6–9 p.m. for Friends of the Malden Public Library only. On Saturday, October 29th the sale will be open to the public from 10 a.m – 4 p.m. in the book sale room in the Library’s basement.

Children’s books are $.25 or 5 for $1.00
Young adult and adult books:
paperbacks $.50
hardcovers $1.00

If you are interested in attending on Friday evening, it’s easy to become a Friend. Membership forms are available at the Library and will be available on the evening of the Preview. And view our YouTube video.

Early Voting in Malden

Posted on October 24, 2016November 8, 2016 by Caron Guigli

Learn everything you need to know about early voting here in Malden and enjoy a laugh with the Mayor in this City of Malden video.

Young Adult Halloween Party

Posted on October 17, 2016November 1, 2016 by Patrick Brennan

Before we set out to trick or treat lets celebrate at the Malden Public Library. Young Adults in 6th through 12th grade are invited on Thursday, October 27th from 3:00 – 4:30 PM in the Maccario Room to relax, play games and enjoy the afternoon.

There will be wiiU games, board games, drinks, snacks and pizza.

Young Adult Movie Afternoon

Posted on October 17, 2016November 1, 2016 by Patrick Brennan

Young Adults in the 6th through the 12th grade are invited to join us on October 20th from 3:00 – 5:00 PM in the Maccario Room for our Feature Presentation of the live-action film based on the blockbuster game series “Warcraft”.

Watch as the Orcs and Humans fight in a war that neither wants for dominance in the lands of Azeroth. Starring Travis Fimmel and Dominic Cooper, and directed by Duncan Jones

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