Tuesday, June 9th from 3-4:30 pm.
Learn the techniques used to distinguish real paintings from counterfeit using the tools of science. We will look at “real” and “forged” paintings and use the tools of science to find the truth.
This program is limited to 30 individuals, in grades 9-12.
Call the Library or drop in to save your spot.
Join us on Wednesday, June 24th from 7-8 p.m. when Malden residents CD Collins and Santon perform a free concert of poetry, songs and stories set to music. Kentucky-native CD Collins writes and performs original works, and Russia-native Santon composes music to accompany her. The synergy of this multicultural duet creates a unique and expansive contribution to the genre of spoken-word with music.
The Malden Public Library is now offering passes to the Harvard Art Museums!
The pass admits 2 adults free of charge. Children under 18 are always free.
To book the pass, visit our museum pass page.
All museum passes are reserved for Malden Residents only.
Thursday, March 26th from 3:00–4:30 PM.
Come play with Lego blocks in the new Converse Lego Club: Arts & Bricks. This is a free creative building club for kids that love Legos. Registration required, call 781-324-0218. For Kids 5th through 8th Grade.
STEAM is a movement which advocates adding art and design to the national STEM agenda, to develop creativity and problem solving necessary to foster economic growth and competitiveness in the coming century.
STEAM in the Art Gallery is sponsored with federal funds provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners, with additional funds from the Friends of the Malden Public Library. For more information, contact the Malden Public Library at 781-324-0218 or check out our calendar of events at www.maldenpubliclibrary.org.
Enjoy this wonderful video of the 2015 Malden Reads Kickoff by MATV’s Neighborhood View held at the Library on February 19.
Would you like to volunteer at the Malden Public Library? Sign up for one of the following orientation sessions by calling the library at 781-324-0218 and fill out the online form:
Monday, October 6th 7-8pm
Tuesday, October 7th 4-5pm
You can volunteer at the Malden Public Library in the “Adopt-an-Aisle” program. After attending an orientation session at the library, you choose an aisle to keep neat and in order. Volunteering can be done any time the library is open, and done according to your own schedule. This volunteer program is best for people looking to do no more than a few hours of community service per week.
If you are 18 years of age or older, you will need to need to pass a CORI background check as is required of all volunteers for the City of Malden. Please bring your Massachusetts license or state ID to the orientation session to fill out the paperwork, which will then be sent to Malden City Hall. If you are under 18, you don’t need to bring anything.
Please be advised that we cannot accommodate court-ordered community service.
“Turn the Page” Encore Showing on 10/8 at 7pm! Maccario Room.
Every Friday at 4:00 p.m., Laurie Rae Tressler from Library Creative Drama, Inc. offers a drop-in Creative Drama program for kids. Children ages 7-10 can come by to participate in theater games and other creative activities.No registration necessary.
This program runs from October 3 through June 12. Regular attendance is appreciated, but not required. Questions? Call the Children’s Room at (781) 388-0803.
Fridays, 4:00-5:00 p.m.
October 3 – June 12
Program Room
Please join us on Wednesday, October 15, from 6:30-8:30, for an origami workshop at the Malden Public Library! Origami enthusiast James Hollis will be teaching several models including the dragon and a bulldog bookmark. Materials and instruction are free and will be provided, thanks to the funding of the Friends of the Malden Public Library. Space is limited to 15 people and advance registration is required, so please sign up early by calling the library at 781-324-0218 or visiting us at 36 Salem Street.
The Malden Writers’ Collaborative, the creative writing group for adults, meets every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at 7PM beginning October 2nd. The first meeting will be an introductory meeting to the group, and there is no registration. You must attend the first meeting. Join the group if you would like to discuss writing with peers, develop your writing, and have the opportunity to read your work to the public. To learn more about the group, visit its website, or contact Evangeline at tmwc@evangelinevickery.com.