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Drawn Together: The Intersection of Graphic Novels and Social Justice

Posted on by Marita Coombs

Award-winning cartoonist, TV creator, and Malden native Dr. Keith Knight (the Knight Life, the K Chronicles) will be presenting a slideshow making the case that comics and graphic novels are the key to a more informed and compassionate world.

Thursday November 16th at 6:30pm.

The Malden Public Library is excited to host this event. Keith Knight is many things–rapper, social activist, father and educator among them.  He is also one of the funniest and most highly regarded cartoonists in America.

For nearly three decades, this multi-award-winning artist has brought the funny back to the funny pages with a uniquely personal style that’s a cross between Calvin & Hobbes, MAD, and underground comix.

Keith Knight is part of a generation of African-American artists who were raised on hip-hop, infusing their work with urgency, edge, humor, satire, politics and race. His art has appeared in various publications worldwide, including the Washington Post, the New Yorker, San Francisco Chronicle, the Nib, Ebony, ESPN the Magazine, MAD Magazine, and the Funny Times.  In 2020, the world was introduced to Knight’s work in a whole new way–as the inspiration for the live-action streaming television series, Woke, courtesy of Hulu. Knight serves as a co-creator, writer, and executive producer on the show.

(taken from KChronicles.com)

This event is sponsored by Malden Reads and Malden Arts.

Questions About MassHealth? Mystic Valley Elder Services Will Be At The Library To Answer Your Questions

Posted on by Stacy Holder

Do you have questions about renewing MassHealth? Mystic Valley Elder Services will be at the Malden Public Library on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 from 3-5pm to answer your questions.

If you have MassHealth, you will need to renew your coverage this year. Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) will be at the Malden Public Library over the next few months to discuss how to renew your health benefits through MassHealth. No appointment necessary.

The Library will also have some MassHealth renewal information flyers available in other languages, including Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Arabic, Portuguese, and Haitian-Creole.

Drop by the Library at one of the times listed below to talk with MVES:

October 25, 2023: 3:00-5:00pm (Wednesday)

November 14, 2023: 1:00-3:00pm (Tuesday)

November 29, 2023: 3:00-5:00pm (Wednesday)

December 14, 2023: 1:00-3:00pm (Thursday)

 

 

 

LEGO Playtime: Tuesday, November 7 – 2-4pm

Posted on by Rebecca Smith

We’ll supply the LEGO bricks, and children can have fun using their imaginations and creating their own LEGO projects on Tuesday, November 7, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Recommended for ages 5-10.

Brother Artists: Olmsted and Richardson in Malden

Posted on by Dora St. Martin
This Saturday, November 4th at 1:00 pm join us for a lecture about the famous collaborators responsible for our beautiful building. Tanja Giles, Park Ranger at the Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site, will discuss the collaborations of landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted and architect Henry Hobson Richardson, who a mutual friend referred to as ‘brother-artists.” The Converse Memorial Building / Malden Public Library was constructed between 1883 and 1885 and was the last Richardson-Olmsted library project. This past year the Library was able to restore the historic gardens designed Olmsted.  This is a fabulous program for those who love gardens, historic architecture, or for anyone who wants to know more about the library building and how it came to be.

Let’s Talk About a Poem with Lloyd Schwartz – November 4th

Posted on by Marita Coombs

Our monthly online poetry discussion group is led by the poet Lloyd Schwartz.  Every month Lloyd chooses a poem then leads an often lively discussion.

This month’s program features a special guest.  Martha Collins will be joining us and reading her poem From The Sky.

To register:  Let’s Talk About A Poem with Lloyd Schwartz

This program is made possible by the Malden Public Library and the Academy of American Poets and funds from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.

The ABC’s of Family Research with Dave Robison 11/6 @ 6:30 pm

Posted on by Cait Quinn

Join Ryan in Local History on Monday, November 6th at 6:30 pm for a program with guest lecturer and Profesional Genealogist Dave Robison. This program, “The ABC’s of Family Research”, will explore the basics of family research. This is a great program for anyone looking to better understand genealogical research or for anyone looking for pointers as they continue their search for information.

Dave Robison is a Professional Genealogist at Old Bones Genealogy of New England, LLC. You can learn more about his work at: https://oldbones.co/

Medicare Supplement or Medicare Advantage- The Choice is Yours

Posted on by Stephen Deloney

Join the Blue Cross Blue Shield free seminar on thedifference between Medicare Supplement Plans versus Medicare Advance Plans. Theseminar will cover: What’s Original Medicare?
Differences between Medicare Supplement and Medicare Advantage plans
Do I need Prescription Drug Coverage?
Real Life Case Studies
Resources to help you in the Decision process.

Night of the Living Dead 10.31.23 @7 pm

Posted on by Cait Quinn

We’re coming to get you…Malden. Join us on the front lawn on Tuesday 10.31.23 (Halloween) at 6:30 pm to see the restored Zombie classic: “Night of the Living Dead”. We have a blow up screen, a bowl of candy, and a prize for your best costume. Bring a blanket and a chair and settle in for the unsettling. We’ll start early enough for you still have time to haunt the downtown in all your ghoulish glory.

Movie Night: Wed., Nov. 15th: 6:00-8:00pm

Posted on by Stacy Holder
Join us for Movie Night on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 from 6:00-8:00pm. We will be showing the highest-grossing film of 2023, Greta Gerwig’s film based on the Barbie doll. Wear your favorite pink fashion and bring your favorite Barbie or Ken for a fun night.
“Barbie suffers a crisis that leads her to question her world and her existence.” Rated PG-13 (114 min.) (2023)
Free snacks will be provided. Movie times are approximate.