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Tie-Dye for Kids: Friday, July 18 – 3 sessions

Posted on by Rebecca Smith

Kids, don’t miss the tie-dying fun on Friday afernoon, July 18! Kids will be able to choose their own colors and create their own tie-dye  t-shirt. Sign-up is required (see below). There will be three sessions to choose from:  2:30, 3:00, and 3:30pm. (The process can get messy, so be sure to wear clothes that can take the abuse.) This tie-dying activity is appropriate for kids ages 5-10 and will take place on the front lawn of the library.

For 2:30, register HERE.

For 3:00, register HERE.

For 3:30, register HERE.

This program is funded by Preotle, Lane & Associates, Ltd.

 

Build a LEGO set – Tuesday, July 8, 3:00pm

Posted on by Rebecca Smith

Kids will be able to choose from a variety of LEGO building sets, assemble their own set, and then take it home!

Recommended for ages 7-10. Registration is required. Register HERE.

These LEGO sets are made possible with generous funding from the Friends of the Malden Public Library.

Housing Assistance Drop-In Hours

Posted on by Katie Walsh

Free legal assistance for those with housing concerns, no appointment necessary! Just come by the Malden Public Library between 10am-12pm to speak with an attorney about eviction, financial assistance, affordable housing, etc. Brought to you by the Malden Office of Housing Stability, and held on the 4th Wednesday of every month in Study Room 1. If you have questions, please reach out to (781) 322-9119 ext. 146, or email housingstability@cityofmalden.org.

4th of July Hours: Closing at 6pm on 7/3, Closed 7/4-7/5

Posted on by Katie Walsh

In honor of Independence Day, the Malden Public Library will be closing at 6:00pm on Thursday, July 3rd, and will be closed on Friday, July 4th, and Saturday, July 5th. Happy 4th of July, and please remember to celebrate responsibly!

Ania Borto – July Artist

Posted on by Marita Coombs

Our featured artist for the month of July is Ania Borto, a “weekend photographer” who loves capturing the moments of life that make it all worthwhile. Through her lens, she seeks to reveal the textures, colors, and patterns that often go unnoticed, inspiring others to connect more deeply with the natural world. Creating imagery that feels uplifting and visually positive brings her artistic fulfillment. She is dedicated to capturing the intricate beauty of the world around us. Her work focuses on close-up details, enchanting woodland scenes, and vast, evocative landscapes.

A reception for the artist will be held on Tuesday July 15,  from 6-7 pm and everyone is welcome to attend.

Bilingual Storytelling (Spanish/English) – Tuesday, July 8, 10 a.m.

Posted on by Rebecca Smith

This fun, interactive storytelling program in Spanish and English is designed for young children (preschoolers and toddlers). Come with us as we travel with imagination throughout Latin America learning about myths, legends and tales! Join Juan Cayman on his adventure from the Amazon River to Barranquilla, where he explores a new path with the help of his friends.

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

 

Malden Renounced its ties to the Kingdom of Great Britain on June 27

Posted on by Dora St. Martin

Please join Mayor Gary Christenson and Library Director Dora St. Martin as Malden gets into the spirit of Independence Day with an exciting events at the Malden Public Library, 36 Salem Street on Friday, June 27th.

Taking place from 5 to 6 PM on the Converse Memorial Building – Library Front Lawn, the event will include a chance to see the original Malden’s town records from the Revolutionary war period. Featured will be the May 27, 1776 document entitled “Instructions of the Inhabitants of Malden, Massachusetts to their Representatives in Congress” unanimously voted on by the townspeople of Malden to be delivered to the Second Continental Congress via their representative Ezra Sargeant. In the 1776 communication, the voting citizens of Malden renounce the Colony’s ties to the Kingdom of Great Britain and set forth their wish to become an independent “American” republic. The document is credited as a precursor to the Declaration of Independence written in July of 1776 when the Continental Congress formally declared their independence from England. Attendees will proceed to the front lawn where Local Historian and period actor Tom Coots will perform the Annual Reading of the town “Instructions.”

 

 

 

YA Perler Bead Take Home Craft

Posted on by Patrick Brennan

Young Adults in the 5th through 12th grade are invited to come to the MPL for a fun quick craft that you can do at home this week. Perler Beads are small colorful collections of plastic beads that you can arrange and fuse together with the help of an iron (not provided).

These kits have a small board, tweezers, wax paper and beads, everything you need for a fun time. These kits are first come first served and you can pick them up at the Information Desk at the MPL.

YA Perler Bead Take Home Kits availible Monday, June 30th

Posted on by Patrick Brennan

Young Adults in the 5th through 12th grade are invited to come to the MPL for a fun quick craft that you can do at home this week. Perler Beads are small colorful collections of plastic beads that you can arrange and fuse together with the help of an iron (not provided).

These kits have a small board, tweezers, wax paper and beads, everything you need for a fun time. These kits are first come first served and you can pick them up at the Information Desk at the MPL.