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TONIGHT: Upstander Project’s Film Screening: “Dawnland” March 9th: 7-9pm With Malden Reads

Posted on by Stacy Holder

Join us for this special showing of the Upstander Project’s 2018 Emmy Award-Winning film documentary Dawnland.

The one-hour film will be preceded by a brief introduction and followed by an hour-long Q&A led by Eastern Woodlands Rematriation co-founder Alivia Moore (Penobscot), Upstander Project learning director Dr. Mishy Lesser, and other members of the film-making team. This screening is free, virtual, and live-streamed.

“For decades, child welfare authorities have been removing Native American children from their homes to save them from being Indian. In Maine, the first official “truth and reconciliation commission” in the United States begins a historic investigation. National News & Documentary Emmy® award winning film DAWNLAND goes behind-the-scenes as this historic body grapples with difficult truths, redefines reconciliation, and charts a new course for state and tribal relations.”

Register for the event at: www.maldenreads.org/event/film-screening-dawnland/

Malden Reads 2022 Dawnland Film March 9 2022

 

‘Jellyfish,’ a remote Zoom Pastel Painting Workshop

Posted on by Caron Guigli

Award-winning pastel artist Gregory John Maichack (http://gregorymaichack.com/) will present “Jellyfish,” a Zoom pastel
painting workshop for adults and teens 18+ hosted by the Malden Public Library on Monday March 7th, from 6-8pm. This
fun, two-hour workshop, with materials included, guides everyone from the sheer beginner to advanced participants in
producing their very own personalized and original pastel of a stunning jellyfish.

Participants will leave the workshop with their own 12 X 18 painting, all the supplied pastels, pencils, paper, blending
material, and photo references of various and sundry jellyfish for future painting.

Please call 781-324-0218 or stop by the Malden Public Library to pre-register.

This project is supported in part from a grant from the Malden Cultural Council.

NASA @ My Library: Soda Straw Rockets

Posted on by Patrick Brennan

Youth and Young Adults are invited to learn rocket science!

This easy take-home craft is brought to you by the California Institute of Technology’s JPL (Jet Propulsion Lab) and will teach you how to craft a paper rocket that can be launched from a soda straw. Then it will ask you to modify and design a better rocket while measuring your results and performing Science.

https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/edu/learn/project/make-a-straw-rocket/

Come to the information desk located on the first floor of the Malden Library to pick-up your craft kit (no sign-up necessary) starting today.

 

National Library Lover’s Month

Posted on by Dora St. Martin
Here in Massachusetts, we LOVE our Libraries. During our busy everyday lives, we don’t always get a chance to let our libraries know how much we care about them. But, in recognition of Valentine’s Day, the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) invites residents from across the Commonwealth have come together to show libraries some love.  Send your love or an image of yourself reading to: https://www.lovemasslibraries.com

Malden Reads Virtual Film Screening: Gather: Wed., Feb. 9th: 6:30-8:30pm

Posted on by Stacy Holder

Join us for a virtual screening & short discussion (via Zoom) of “Gather.” This film screening is part of Malden Reads’ 2022 season for the book, “An American Sunrise” by Joy Harjo. Meet us virtually on Wednesday, February 9, 2022: 6:30-8:30pm.

“Gather is an intimate portrait of the growing movement amongst Native Americans to reclaim their spiritual, political and cultural identities through food sovereignty, while battling the trauma of centuries of genocide.” Not Rated (74 min.) (2020)

Co-sponsored by the Malden Reads and Malden Public Library.

Register here: bit.ly/35BUVtj

If you are unable to attend the Zoom film screening and discussion, you can stream the film on Kanopy by using your Malden Public Library card: https://boston.kanopy.com/product/gather

Malden Reads Gather

 

 

Library Storm Closing on Saturday

Posted on by Dora St. Martin

The Malden Public Library will be closed on Saturday, January 29 due to the snow storm.

 

Fire Chief Sullivan reminds us all to assist the Malden Fire Department by keeping fire hydrants near our homes clear of snow. Your fire department and neighbors will be very grateful!  Be safe everyone.  #SafeMalden

Chinese New Year craft – 2022 Year of Tiger

Posted on by Wendy Kung

 

Chinese New Year is one of the most important holidays in Chinese culture, celebrated by Chinese families worldwide or by people interested. In the past or in some areas now, it lasts for fifteen days.  Now, most of countries will observe it for at least three days, starting from the New Year Eve.  Whole family will get together at the New Year Eve’s dinner.  Not only enjoy the traditional gourmet dishes but share what’s happened in the last year and its meaning to the whole family.  A lot of family traditions and history are passed on through this event and blessings are spread among everyone.  What a joyful time!

Chinese New Year is always associated with the twelve-animal zodiac cycle. 2022 will be the year of the tiger, starting on February 1st.  Tiger is known as courageous, competitive, self-confident, brave, and as the king of all beasts in Chinese mythology.  We certainly hope you will act like a tiger this year.

For kids, we put together a craft kit for them.  Please visit the Library to get yours.

NASA @ My Library: “SPACE FOOD” Grab-and-Go Craft

Posted on by Patrick Brennan

To all inspiring space technicians, this month’s NASA @ My Library program is available for sign-up and pickup at the Malden Public Library.

“SPACE FOOD” is a craft bag that asks you to create a food system for use on the International Space Station. Design your own invention and follow the directions in the bag to submit your creations via email or on twitter.

Call 781-324-0218 to place your name on the reservation list. Please limit one bag per household, recommended for ages 8 and up. Each bag comes with a goldfish snack, juice pouch and fruit leather.

Year End Staff Recommendations!

Posted on by Cait Quinn

2021 is gone and I’m sure most of us can say we won’t entirely miss it. The 2020’s have been tough so far. And it has been hard to find things that bring joy and comfort in tough times. So the staff at the Malden Library has made a list of books, shows, and movies that helped them get through this long year. Hopefully you find something here to make your 2022 a little brighter. https://bit.ly/3zmMMUs