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.

Young Adults in the 5th through 12th Grade are invited to the MPL to watch anime while cooking up some fun colorful candy kits. Popin’ Candy see you become part chemist and part chef as you create your own gummy and candy creations that mimic foods like Burgers, donuts, sushi and more!

Sign up is required for this fun craft so click this link in order:

The Friends of the Malden Public Library, in conjunction with their Membership Month drive, will be holding a Members Only book sale on Friday, January 31st from 6–9 pm.

Members can renew at the door and new members can sign up the night of the sale.

The Malden Public Library will be closed on Monday, January 20, 2025 in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The Library will reopen on Tuesday, Jan. 21 at 9 a.m.

Join Nicola the puppeteer and her puppet pal, the friendly Winter Monster–and a variety of other puppet friends besides–as they present several seasonal stories about wintertime. The fun begins at 3pm on Saturday, January 25. Appropriate for kids ages 4-10! In addition, kids in the audience will get to be part of this show and operate their own puppets! They can even make up a tiny puppet show of their own for the audience. This free program is funded by the Friends of the Malden Public Library.

Young Adults in the 6th through 12th Grade are invited to the Program Room of the MPL for a new craft where you will design and craft your own personalized lip balm.

This program will be on Thursday, January 30th from 3:00 – 4:30 PM. Sign up on our interactive calendar or call the library at 781-324-0218 today to secure your spot:

https://maldenpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/young-adult-make-your-own-lip-balm/

Young Adults in the 5th through 12th grade are invited to enter worlds of Fantasy and Adventure at the Malden Public Library each Monday. Our Young Adult Roleplaying Group meets weekly in the Program room each Monday from 3:00 – 4:00 PM.

Come and learn about Tabletop Roleplaying Games (TTRPGs) from Pathfinder to Dungeons and Dragons and many more. Play games with your friends and enjoy a light snack and refreshment. Read the library’s collection of game books or bring your own to play with friends.