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Author Talk with Sandra Mary Platt Norcross Sept. 11th at 6pm

Posted on by Cait Quinn

Come to the library Monday night at 6pm for an author talk with Malden high graduate Sandra Mary Platt Norcross. She will be sharing her memoir with us: “The Secrets Return to the River” which chronicles the amazing life of her mother: Helen Barrington Platt. This is a book for anyone who loves stories about people finding their own path to happiness and for those who love historical fiction and nonfiction. Set in Scotland, Canada and the US, “The Secrets Return to the River” takes the reader through the ups and downs of a life; full of secrets, joy, despair, and hope.

Coffee, Cookies & Conversation: Sat., Sept. 16th: 10-11am (Welcoming Week)

Posted on by Stacy Holder

Please join us for our first “Coffee, Cookies, and Conversation” event for our annual Welcoming Week (September 8-17, 2023). 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 immigrants, refugees, and non-immigrants.

Movie Night: Wed., September 20, 2023: 6:00-8:00pm

Posted on by Stacy Holder

Join us for Movie Night on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 from 6:00-8:00pm. We will be showing a recent and excellent South Korean film about “Past Lives,” which features the immigrant experience and outstanding performances by Greta Lee and Teo Yoo.

“Nora and Hae Sung, two deeply connected childhood friends, are wrest apart after Nora’s family emigrates from South Korea. Two decades later, they are reunited in New York for one fateful week as they confront notions of destiny, love, and the choices that make a life, in this heartrending modern romance.” Rated PG-13 (106 min.) (2023) (In Korean & English) 98% on Rotten Tomatoes.

Free snacks will be provided. Movie times are approximate.

Welcoming Week: September 8-17, 2023

Posted on by Stacy Holder

Join us at the Malden Public Library for Welcoming Week on September 8-17, 2023. 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, immigration & citizenship information, food & housing information, and more. We will also have some craft kits available.

This year we will have a special event on Saturday, September 16, 2023: 10:00-11:00am for “Coffee, Cookies, and Conversation.” Meet your neighbors in a relaxed environment for a cup of coffee and great conversation!

And don’t miss our Movie Night on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, from 6:00-8:00pm. We will be showing a recent and excellent South Korean film about “Past Lives,” which features the immigrant experience and outstanding performances by Greta Lee and Teo Yoo. All events are co-sponsored by The Friends of the Malden Public Library.

Malden Public Library welcomes you!

September Artist Reception Sept 7th 7-8pm

Posted on by Marita Coombs

Liz Campbell-Tomkins is the Malden Public Library’s featured artist for the month of September.  She loves bugs and has grown to appreciate their beauty and complexity. Most of her photographs are taken in Malden and many in her backyard.

We are excited to showcase her work.

 

Back to School!

Posted on by Caron Guigli

Best of luck to all students and educators heading back to school! Here’s to a great start to a new school year.

Don’t forget your Malden Public Library card as you head back to class! Library cards are an important school supply, for every grade.

The Malden Writers’ Collaborative Information Session 9/21 at 7pm

Posted on by Cait Quinn

Join us for an information session about our local library writers’ group. Meet members, ask questions, get a sense of how our writers’ group supports current and aspiring writers. All abilities and styles are welcome! Information session begins at 7pm on Thursday the 21st and will conclude at 8:30pm.

Citizen Science Last Group Tour – Thursday August 31

Posted on by Dora St. Martin

Let’s do some science! And also enter to win some really cool prizes. Thursday August 31st at 3pm meet Cait at the library to explore our local ecology and contribute to citizen science. Participants will automatically be entered into the prize drawing for one of three STEM based prizes: a telescope, a group gift certificate to Boda Borg, or a kids Kindle tablet.  These prizes were generously donated by the Friends of the Malden Public Library and Boda Borg.

Let’s Talk About A Poem with Lloyd Schwartz

Posted on by Marita Coombs

Poetry is back! After our Summer hiatus, Let’s Talk About a Poem with Lloyd Schwartz has returned to a monthly Saturday morning slot. This month we will be meeting  Saturday September 16th from 11am -12:30pm. The program will continue on Zoom.

Lloyd has chosen the Lost Pilot by James Tate for our discussion. A copy of the Zoom link and the poem will be shared via email to everyone who signs up for the mailing list. Registration is required, to join fill out the form here: http://bit.ly/letstalkaboutapoemMPL

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