Young Adults in the 6th through 12th grade are invited to the Malden Public Library to learn a new craft: Needle Felting. This class will take place in the Program Room on the second floor at 3:00 on Thursday, May 26th. This is a fun hobby that involves tufting wool into cute shapes with needles. This is a serious craft and sign up is required, so click on this link to secure your spot in the program today:

https://maldenpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/young-adult-craft-needle-felting-2/

Young Adults in the 5th through 12th Grade are invited to the MPL to learn about the fun collectible card game Pokemon TCG.

Come engage with beginner learning decks and play with peers to get a feel for the game. Join us on Thursday,  May 15th from 3:00-5:00 PM in the Young Adult room of the library.

Youth and Teens in the 3rd through 12th Grade are invited to learn about Wind Power at the Malden Public Library on Thursday, April 24th from 3:00 – 4:00 and 4:00 – 5:00 PM. This is a STEM based craft where you will recreate a small model that recreates how wind power can provide electricity for homes.

Learn all about Wind Power and the The New York Times bestselling memoir of a young inventor who brought electricity to his Malawian village in Malden Reads selection of “The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind”

Young Adults in the 5th through 12th grade are invited to the Malden Public Library to clean up their act. Join us on Tuesday, April 15th from 3:00-4:30 in the Program Room for our homemade Soap Making craft. You will be able to add scents, colors and florals to truly design your own bar of soap.

Space is limited so sign up by stopping by clicking through the following link to reserve your spot today:

https://maldenpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/ya-craft-soap-making/

Join us on Wednesday evening, March 19 at 6:30pm, to celebrate the arrival of spring with a special bilingual storytelling program. We will travel South to Chile and learn about the beautiful legend of their national flower. This tale from the Mapuche land tells the origin of Copihue, a flower symbol of friendship, happiness, and gratitude. This free program will feature storytelling (in Spanish and English), a creative activity, and a dynamic activity.

Recommended for families with children ages 5 and up.

This program is supported by a grant from the Malden Cultural Council, a local agency supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

The artwork by Edward Cardini will be on display throughout March.

Edward describes his work:

My art is a dynamic interplay of various techniques, combining elements of realism, impressionism, expressionism, and post-cubism.  

Through my art, I aim to create a visual journey that fascinates and resonates with the viewer, inviting them to explore the depths of color, contrast, and composition.

Beginning November 7, this book club for 2nd and 3rd graders will meet monthly on the first Thursday of the month at 4:00pm for 50 minutes. The program will include an informal book discussion, some snacks, and a book-related activity when appropriate. Sign up online, at the Children’s Room desk or by calling the Children’s Room at 781.388.0803. Regular attendance is encouraged. Pick up the book from the Children’s Room desk 2-3 weeks in advance and read it before the club meeting.

November 7 selection:  Real Pigeons Fight Crime by Andrew McDonald

December 5 selection:  The Ember Stone by Katrina Charman

January 2 selection: Dragons in a Bag by Zetta Elliott

February 6 selection: Abigail Adams Pirate of the Caribbean by Steve Sheinkin

March  6 selection:  Secret Explorers and the Lost Whales by SJ King

April 3 selection:  Knights vs. Dinosaurs by Matt Phelan

May 1 selection:

Young Adults in the 5th through 12th Grade are invited to the MPL to learn about the fun collectible card game from Disney called “Lorcana”

This  game came out in 2023, so its still fairly new which means its a great time to learn how to play. Come play with beginner decks and learn with peers on how to play the game. Join us on Thursday,  March 20th from 3:00-4:30 PM. Space is limited in this fun program so sign up on Asssabet here today:

https://maldenpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/young-adult-gaming-learn-to-play-disneys-lorcana/

The Malden Public Library will be closed on Monday, February 17^th in honor of Presidents Day. The Library will reopen on Tuesday, February 18^th at 9 am.