Hello Malden Library Community! My name is Pixie (they/them) and I would like to introduce myself as the new Children’s Librarian! I come to Malden Public Library from being a substitute teacher with Newton Public Schools, but I have worked in libraries since my very first page job in 2013. Since then, I have worked in libraries academic and public, including serving as the ALA Sustainability Round Table Coordinator for a term! I am excited to continue in the tradition of accessibility and diversity that lifts up the Malden Library Community as well as the history of fun, creative programming that brings joy and excitement to your children.

Favorites:
Dinosaur: Deinonychus
Disney Princess: Aurora
Kids Movie: The Emperor’s New Groove
Iconic Friendship: Frog and Toad
Fairy Tale: Twelve Dancing Princesses
Food: Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup

Some of my favorite children’s books include:
Fry Bread by Kevin Noble Maillard
Aggie and the Ghost by Matthew Forsythe
Dragons Love Tacos by Adam Rubin
The Day You Begin by Jaqueline Woodson
Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak
The Lorax by Dr. Seuss
Half Magic by Edward Eager
Witchlings by Claribel Ortega
The Two Princesses of Bamarre by Gail Carson Levine
Root Magic by Eden Royce
Howl’s Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones
D’Aulaire’s Book of Greek Myths by Ingri D’Aulaire
The Flicker by H.E. Edgmon

Favorite programs:
Book clubs
Story time dance party!
Nature based programming
Crafts, especially paper or fiber arts

Please tell me about what books and programs YOU would like to see at the library!

Additionally, the Malden Public Library Children’s Room has updated hours! We are now open on Thursday nights through 8:45pm! Come by and say hello!