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Introduction to the Local History Room and Collections

You don’t have to be a history major to dig into the past! Come to our Local History How To program to learn the basics of historical research.  Join us on Friday, July 26, 2019 at 2:00 PM.
Lily Mysona, Local History Librarian at the Malden Public Library, presents an introduction to the local history room and collections.  Learn about the Library’s print and digital collections, including books, documents, maps, newspapers, photographs, and online resources such as Ancestry.com. Learn how to research your family, your house, and the history of the City of Malden.  Come with questions! Hour introduction includes tour, hands-on practice, and Q&A.

These programs is funded as part of Converse 2020: Exploring the Industrial History of Malden, a two-year program brought to you 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 Malden Public Library