The Malden Public Library will resume its usual Saturday hours of 9am-6pm, on Saturday, September 20th. Welcome back!
Fall Saturday Hours Resume Sept. 20
The Malden Public Library will resume its usual Saturday hours of 9am-6pm, on Saturday, September 20th. Welcome back!
You’re invited to join Roxbury muralist Dr. Rob “Problak” Gibbs, local artists, and A.R.T. in the collaborative process to create a new mural!
A.R.T.’s new home in Boston will feature a new piece of public art: a mural that reflects Boston’s residents and the future we envision together. The design process begins this fall at free workshop experiences co-led by Problak, celebrated local muralists, and members of A.R.T.’s Engagement team. No experience necessary to participate—just come ready to share stories about your past, present, and hopes for the future. The imagery and ideas sparked will help shape the mural’s design and help create something truly meaningful for everyone.
This program is gathering personal stories, shared values, cultural references, and community insights that will inform the concept, themes, and visual language of the mural at the new home of the American Repertory Theater in Allston. This workshop invites participants to share what makes their community feel like home, and how their stories can live on a wall that speaks to all of us.
The two-hour workshops are free and designed for all ages. Supplies and hospitality will be provided. All workshops are open to the public, but RSVPs are recommended.
https://americanrepertorytheater.org/shows-events/the-build-up-community-visioning-workshops/
Young Adults in the 5th through 12th grade are invited to become Miniature Happy Little Tree paintings at the library on Thursday, Sept. 18th from 3:00-4:00. Everyone will have their own art supplies including a miniature easel to make a small painting of based on an episode of Bob Ross’s painting instruction.
Space is limited so make sure to sign up today via our online calendar here:
https://maldenpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/young-adult-miniature-bob-ross-painting/
Young Adults in the 5th through 12th grade are invited to join us on Thursday September 11th from 3-4:00 PM in the Program Room to create and craft with Perler Beads!
Make whatever your imagination and time allows and turn your creation in a button, magnet or keychain. Space is limited but no sign up is required.
This early literacy program for young children (6 months to 4+ years) features songs, nursery rhymes, and a short picture book and takes place at 10 a.m. on Tuesday mornings. The program lasts for about 45 minutes, and no registration is required. Just come on by!
Song & Rhyme Time will be offered on alternating Saturdays at 10 a.m. beginning October 11.
Please join us for our third annual “Coffee, Cookies, and Conversation” Welcoming Week event on Saturday, September 20, 2025, 10:00-11:00am. Meet your neighbors in a casual setting, for a cup of coffee, some cookies, and relaxed conversation.
Welcoming Week is a global campaign that connects neighbors of all backgrounds in their communities. At the Malden Public Library we celebrate the values that unite us as neighbors.
Sponsored by The Friends of the Malden Public Library.
Please join us for our Welcoming Week Movie Night on Wednesday, September 17, 2025: 6:00-8:00pm at the Malden Public Library.
We will be showing a “hidden gem” of a movie about Peace By Chocolate. “When a Syrian family flees civil war to small-town Canada, the son is torn between his dreams of becoming a doctor and helping his father rebuild his suddenly burgeoning chocolate business. Based on the incredible true story.” Not Rated, All Ages (96 min.) (2021)
Free snacks will be provided. Movie times are approximate.
Movie Night is generously supported by The Friends Of The Malden Public Library.
Join us at the Malden Public Library for Welcoming Week on September 12-21, 2025. The theme for this year’s Welcoming Week is “Stories We Share.” Celebrated in communities around the globe, Welcoming Week is an annual campaign that connects neighbors of all backgrounds through community-informed activities and events. Welcoming Week provides communities the opportunity to publicly proclaim welcoming values, foster a mutual understanding between immigrants and non-immigrants, and build a deeper sense of belonging for all.
Throughout Welcoming Week we will provide information about local community organizations, including resources for English classes, food & housing information, job information, language learning, and more. We will also have some take & make craft kits for children and adults.
The Malden Public Library will have some resources and information for the Welcoming Week Kickoff which will be at Malden City Hall on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 215 Pleasant Street, City Hall Plaza. You can find out more information here: https://www.cityofmalden.org/1130/WELCOMING-WEEK-2025
On Tuesday, September 16, 2025 we will have a Story Time for children (ages 4-8) at 3:00pm and a “Take & Make” craft for children (ages 3+) at the Malden Public Library.
And don’t miss our Movie Night on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, from 6:00-8:00pm. We will be showing a “hidden gem” of a movie about Peace By Chocolate. “When a Syrian family flees civil war to small-town Canada, the son is torn between his dreams of becoming a doctor and helping his father rebuild his suddenly burgeoning chocolate business. Based on the incredible true story.” Not Rated, All Ages (96 min.) (2021) Free snacks will be provided and movie times are approximate.
This year on Saturday, September 20, 2025: 10:00-11:00am we will have our 3rd Annual “Coffee, Cookies, and Conversation” at the Malden Public Library. Meet your neighbors in a relaxed environment for a cup of coffee and great conversation! The Welcoming Week theme this year is “Stories We Share.”
All events are co-sponsored by The Friends of the Malden Public Library.
Join us for a “Family Movie Night in the Park at Rivers Edge” on Friday, August 22 at 7:30 p.m.. The movie will be on The Park at Rivers Edge Great Lawn adjacent to 200 River’s Edge Drive in Medford. The Great Lawn section of the park will be transformed into an outdoor movie theatre where residents and visitors of all ages are welcome to gather and enjoy a free movie night featuring Despicable Me 4. MPAA Rating PG.
The event is free and open to the public. Sponsored by Preotle, Lane & Associates and the Malden Public Library. Attendees should bring their own blankets and chairs for use. There will be free snacks and water provided. Wellington Station is just 0.4 miles from Rivers Edge. Free parking is available at the Rivers Edge Garage.
This is not a drill! Summer session is ending soon. We have just two more weeks of prizes before we wrap up our summer reading program and move onto the Fall season. Minutes must be submitted before August 31st and prizes must be picked up before September 1st. Also the week 8 prize in this year’s summer reading iron on patch. It is an exclusive MPL design and the most fashionable accessory of the year.
Stil need to sign up? You can back date all your minutes for the summer and collect prizes now before we run out. (We have supplemental prizes for the weeks that have run out, so don’t worry). To add to our minutes and help us reach our goal of 600,000 hours read as a community log in or set up your Beanstack account. It is the Beanstack Tracker app on mobile or use this link to get to the website. bit.ly/BeanstackMPL