Young Adults in the 6th through 12th Grade are invited to the Program Room of the MPL for a new craft where you will design and craft your own personalized lip balm.
This program will be on Thursday, January 30th from 3:00 – 4:30 PM. Sign up on our interactive calendar or call the library at 781-324-0218 today to secure your spot:
https://maldenpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/young-adult-make-your-own-lip-balm/
Young Adults in the 5th through 12th Grade are invited to the MPL to learn about the fun collectible card game called Magic The Gathering. The game’s been around for over 30 years and has seen many iterations. Come play with beginner decks and learn from peers on how to play the game. Join us on Thursday, January 23rd from 3:00-4:30 PM. Space is limited in this fun program so sign up on Asssabet here today:
https://maldenpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/young-adult-gaming-learn-to-play-magic-the-gathering/
Join Local History Library and quizmaster, Phillip Wright, when he tests your Malden knowledge at this fun and illuminating trivia night. Prizes will be awarded as will local bragging rights to all those who can answer the most who, what, when, and wheres of Malden history. This event starts at 6pm on Monday, January 13th in the historic local history room of the Converse Memorial Building. This event is for single competitors and champions. No teams. And we will award prizes. Please kindly preregister at this link: bit.ly/lh-trivia
Origami with Carol is back for2025! If you are looking to de-stress or make a little something to add color and texture to your month, then join Tuesday, January 14th, from 6-8pm. This month we are learning how to fold an origami flower. Hint: this is a great piece to liven up any room in the dead of winter.
Space is limited, so please call 781-324-0218 to sign up, or register at the information desk. This program is best for adults and crafty teens. Supplies are limited and we ask that you bring a ruler to help sharpen the folds.
Happy New Year! We are very excited to kick of the year with some warm and cozy programs at the the library. You can pick up a copy of are calendar at the Circulation desk or see our digital calendar on the bottom of the homepage. But here is a list of our special programs we are looking forward to this month.
Aside from our usual story, song, and craft times; we have some fun and educational programs this month that you shouldn’t miss.
If you are looking for more to do, check out our weekly chess club, monthly book clubs for kids, and also our storytimes, Panda crafts, and Song and Rhyme time. All the dates and times are in this months calendar. Follow the link to see what is happening. (Note: On January 8th Chess club is cancelled. Please join us at our other Wednesday Chess clubs this month)
This month for the older kids we have movies, magic, and maybe a little mayhem. Here is a list of the programs we are most looking forward to…
Happy January!!!
The Library will close early at 6pm on December 31st for New Year’s Eve. We will also be closed all day for New Year’s Day. Please plan your to pick up your holds or drop off your returns before we close or after we open again on January 2nd. Have a safe and happy New Year’s!
The Malden Public Library will be closed for the December holidays until Dec. 26. We will reopen on Thursday at 9 a.m.
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.
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
“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.
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.”
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.
“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.