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Family Movie Night: 6:00-8:00pm

Posted on by Stacy Holder

Join us for Family Movie Night on Wednesday, December 11, 2024: 6:00-8:00pm at the Malden Public Library. We will be showing a movie based on the book, The Wild Robot by Peter Brown. This animated film highlights the voices of Lupita Nyong’o, Pedro Pascal, Bill Nighy, Stephanie Hsu, Mark Hamill, and Ving Rhames.

“The epic adventure follows the journey of a robot, Rozzum unit 7134, ‘Roz’ for short, that is shipwrecked on an uninhabited island and must learn to adapt to the harsh surroundings, gradually building relationships with the animals on the island and becoming the adoptive parent of an orphaned gosling.” Rated PG. (102 min.) (2024)

Free snacks will be provided. Movie times are approximate.

Winter Sing-Along with Steve Blunt: Saturday, December 14, 3pm

Posted on by Rebecca Smith
Kids of all ages are invited to join us on Saturday, December 14, at 3pm for a fun, upbeat performance of seasonal songs for kids & families! This program features a variety of winter/holiday standards & a few surprises, too–with jingle bells and lots of audience participation.

Community Resources for New Arrivals

Posted on by Katie Walsh

Being an integral part of the Malden community, the Malden Public Library provides the following community links and a resource to our local population. Here are some updated links and resources that may be useful to community members who are new to Malden and/or the United States, and those who wish to support them!

Click the name of the organization to be taken to their website; when available, direct contact information for the organization will be listed beneath their description. Descriptions in quotations come directly from the organizations linked.

New Arrivals Resources

Brazilian Workers Center

“The Brazilian Worker Center is a non-profit organization that capacitates immigrant workers to learn about workplace rights, immigration, and health equity. We empower immigrants with knowledge and skills to promote economic, social, political and racial justice for all.”

The Family Welcome Center at the Allston BWC provides assistance and resources (including emergency housing) to new arrivals from many countries.

The Everett Haitian Community Center

“The Everett Haitian Community Center (EHCC) is proud to have been serving immigrant and marginalized communities in Everett and Greater Boston for the past 7 years.” EHCC offers assistance with housing, food, citizenship classes, employment, and more.

MIRA Resources (Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition):

“MIRA is the largest coalition in New England promoting the rights and integration of immigrants and refugees. With offices in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, we advance this mission through education and training, leadership development, institutional organizing, strategic communications, policy analysis and advocacy.”

MIRA Citizenship Application Assistance

MIRA Immigration Advocate Legal Helpline

“This helpline number is open to all Massachusetts-based providers serving immigrants and refugees and accepts voicemails 24/7 at (508) 293-1871. This helpline operates as a non-emergency service.

  • Callers are asked to leave a voicemail with their contact details and their inquiry (without disclosing any client-specific information).
  • The MIRA Helpline staff will review voicemails to assess urgency, directing urgent inquiries to our Staff Attorney for immediate response.
  • If a caller seeks resources, these will be sent via email.
  • For all other matters requiring an attorney’s response, the Helpline staff will arrange a callback and provide further instructions.
  • For expedited service, providers are encouraged to fill out the online intake form. Once the form is submitted, providers don’t need to call the helpline, the team will reach out to them with a response to their inquiry.”

Immediate Resources for Immigrants (MIRA): Links and contact information for emergency assistance shelter, Family Welcome Centers, Food/Nutrition/Medical Resources.

Immigrant Support Alliance, Melrose, MA (website under construction)

“A nonprofit coalition of volunteers that partners with resettlement agencies to provide food, housing, financial, and social support to our clients, helping them on their journey towards becoming independent, contributing members of our communities.”

  • info@immigrantsupportalliance.org

The Immigrant Learning Center, Malden, MA

The Immigrant Learning Center, Inc. (ILC) is a not-for-profit organization. The English Language Program provides free, year-round ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes to help immigrant and refugee adults in Greater Boston become successful workers, parents and community members.

  • (781) 322-9777

Rian Immigrant Center

“Rian empowers immigrants, refugees, and international exchange visitors on the path to opportunity, safety and a better future.” Rian provides immigration legal services, English classes, citizenship classes, resource and support services, education & career services, International Exchange Visitor Visa Program, community building opportunities, and advocating for just and humane immigration policies.

  • (617) 542-7654

 

Author Talk: Hudson Valley Reckoning by Debra Bruno, with Eleanor C. Mire

Posted on by Stephen Deloney

The Malden Public Library is excited to be hosting an author talk with Debra Bruno and Malden resident Eleanor C. Mire on Monday, December 9th from 6-7pm, in the Maccario Room. This will be a compelling discussion on family history, slavery in the north-Atlantic, and the challenges of racial reconciliation. This event will be dual in-person and on Zoom; a Zoom link will be sent out the day of the event. Bruno will be joining us via Zoom, and Mire will be joining us in person. Registration is required. Register at: bit.ly/events-mpl.

From Cornell University Press:

“A Hudson Valley Reckoning tells the long-ignored story of slavery’s history in upstate New York through Debra Bruno’s absorbing chronicle that uncovers her Dutch ancestors’ slave-holding past and leads to a deep connection with the descendants of the enslaved people her family owned.

Bruno, who grew up in New York’s Hudson Valley knowing little about her Dutch heritage, was shaken when a historian told her that her Dutch ancestors were almost certainly slaveholders. Driven by this knowledge, Bruno began to unearth her family’s past. In the last will and testament of her ancestor, she found the first evidence: human beings bequeathed to his family along with animals and furniture. The more she expanded her family tree, the more enslavers she found. She reached out to Black Americans tracing their own ancestry, and by serendipitous luck became friends with Eleanor C. Mire, a descendent of a woman enslaved by Bruno’s Dutch ancestors.

A Hudson Valley Reckoning recounts Bruno’s journey into the nearly forgotten history of Northern slavery and of the thousands of enslaved people brought in chains to Manhattan and the Hudson Valley. With the help of Mire, who provides a moving epilogue, Debra Bruno tells the story of white and Black lives impacted by the stain of slavery and its long legacy of racism, as she investigates the erasure of the uncomfortable truths about our family and national histories.”

Young Adult Cookie Decoration Craft – Thur. Dec 12th @ 3PM

Posted on by Patrick Brennan

Young Adults in the 6th through 12th grade are invited to a delish craft program. Decorate and adorn your personalized cookie for a sweet treat or as a gift, and help start this Winter season off right. Join us on Thursday, Dec. 12th from 3:00 – 4:00 in the Program Room of the library, and sign up to reserve your spot on our online calendar here:

https://maldenpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/young-adult-cookie-decoration-craft/

Young Adult Miniature Painting Craft, Dec. 17th @3PM

Posted on by Patrick Brennan

Young Adults in the 5th through 12th grade are invited to become Miniature Picasso’s at the library on Tuesday, Dec. 17th from 3:00-4:30. Everyone will have their own art supplies including a miniature easel to make a small painting of your own design. This makes for a great gift or just a fun artistic expression.

Space is limited so make sure to click the link here in order to secure your spot: https://maldenpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/young-adult-miniature-painting-craft/

Movie Night: 6:00-8:30pm

Posted on by Stacy Holder
Join us for Movie Night on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 from 6:00-8:30pm at the Malden Public Library. We will be showing a movie about The Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes.
“Director Wes Ball breathes new life into the global, epic franchise set several generations in the future following Caesar’s reign, in which apes are the dominant species living harmoniously and humans have been reduced to living in the shadows. As a new tyrannical ape leader builds his empire, one young ape undertakes a harrowing journey that will cause him to question all that he has known about the past and to make choices that will define a future for apes and humans alike.” Rated PG-13 (146 min.) (2024)
Free snacks will be provided. Movie times are approximate.

Upcoming Children’s Programming December 2024

Posted on by Cait Quinn

December can be a chaotic month; with holidays, school breaks, winter weather. So we have some fun programs to help entertain your children and give you a little break to enjoy the season.

First up on Wednesday, December 11th at 6pm: we have the very family friendly movie “the Wild Robot”. This movie is still in theaters, but we are able to show it absolutely free. Come by and watch it on our new projection system. It looks great!

Next on Thursday, December 12th at 4pm: we are welcoming back “Teeth Time”. Help your little one feel good about cleaning their teeth. This program has an activity, and approaches the topic in a fun and engaging manner. No registration, just come and enjoy.

On Saturday, December 14th at 3pm: we are hosting performer Steve Blunt for a “Winter Sing-a-long”. Steve will lead us all in fun holiday and winter themed songs. This program is open to children of all ages.

Wednesday, December 18th at 2pm: we are opening the galleries for arts and some crafts. Come make ornaments while looking at the beautiful art the Converse building has on display. It is the perfect space to relax and be inspired. This is an all ages event. The whole community is welcome.

And while you are planning for your holidays please remember that the library takes a short break around Christmas. We strongly encourage everyone to pick up their holds before close on Saturday December 21st as we will be closed on Monday December 23rd-Wednesday December 25th. We will be back and ready to go for December 26th, so if you miss us please stop by then!

Happy Merry December everyone!

Introducing My China Roots: A New Database for Researching Chinese Ancestors Livestream at MPL

Posted on by Cait Quinn
Thursday November 21st at 3pm on Zoom and  via Livestream in the Local History Room of the Malden Public Library. The Boston Public Library is hosting a program introducing a new Chinese Ancestry database available to library card holders: My China Roots. This program offers an introduction to the database and is led by researcher and Head of Global Collections for MCR, Clotilde Yap. She will provide a brief introduction to Chinese family history research, including how to get started, key challenges, and what clues to look for both at home and online. Finally, Clotilde will provide a live demo of the database, highlighting some of the new records and features that have recently been added.
 
In partnership with the BPL, the local history department will provide an interactive live stream. If you are interested in using My China Roots or are curious about the program join us at the Malden Public Library. We will handle the technology and even provide an opportunity to ask questions.
 
Of note: this program is conducted in English, but viewers from home can select live translation via their Zoom account. To join from home you can register with the BPL on their site or use this: https://bit.ly/MPL-LH-My-China-Roots
Clotilde Yap has assisted families from around the world in tracing their Chinese family history since joining My China Roots in 2017. As the Head of Global Collections for MCR, she researches untapped archives of Chinese communities across the globe, partnering with libraries, museums, and community organizations to preserve their collections for posterity.