On Tuesday, December 30, Pumpernickel Puppets will be performing “Sir George and the Dragon.” The puppeteer will also talk about how his various puppets work and how kids can make their own puppets and put on a show at home. Appropriate for ages 3-9.
Funded by the Friends of the Malden Public Library.
Please join us for Movie Night on Wednesday, December 17, 2025: 6:00-8:00pm at the Malden Public Library.
We will be showing the latest film about the Crawley family who live in Downton Abbey. The film stars Hugh Bonneville, Elizabeth McGovern, Dominic West, Jim Carter, and Lesley Nicol.
“The cinematic return of the global phenomenon follows the Crawley family and their staff as they enter the 1930s. When Mary finds herself at the center of a public scandal and the family faces financial trouble, the entire household grapples with the threat of social disgrace. The Crawleys must embrace change as the staff prepares for a new chapter with the next generation leading Downton Abbey into the future.” Rated PG (124 min.) (2025)
Free snacks will be provided. Movie times are approximate.
As the weather gets colder, now is the perfect time to pick up some new crafting hobbies (especially if you’re thinking of making some of your own homemade holiday gifts as well)! In case you didn’t know, the Malden Public Library offers several great resources to help you get started. From crafting websites with thousands of videos, to knitting kits and sewing machines, check out what we’ve got to offer!
“Craftsy is an online resource for all creative makers, where you can find everything you need – from basic instruction to advanced techniques. It’s a community of enthusiastic makers, from quilters and sewers, to cake decorators and painters, wanting to create beautiful things and express their creativity.
You can access Craftsy by clicking HERE, selecting “Boston Public Library”, and entering your library card barcode number (without spaces) and your 4-digit pin number.
“Creativebug.com has thousands of award-winning art & craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists. Creativebug is the number one inspirational resource for DIY, crafters, and makers.”
You can access Creativebug by clicking HERE above, entering your library card barcode number (without spaces) and your 4-digit pin number, and creating a free account.
Want to get crafting, but don’t have the equipment? Check out our Library of Things, where Malden residents with a library card in good standing can borrow a number of items for free. To see crafting items in particular, filter by category, select “Crafting/Cooking” and click “Apply Filter”.
Young Adults in the 5th through 12th grade are invited to decorate their own cookies in the program room on Thursday, Dec. 11th @ 3:00 PM. Color and adorn your own cookies to give as a gift or consume immediately. Sign up today to reserve your spot and cookie:
https://maldenpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/ya-craft-cookie-decorations/
Young Adults in the 5th through 12th grade are invited to the Malden Public Library to craft imaginative and colorful ornaments with Perler Beads. Stop by the program room this coming Tuesday Dec. 2nd at 3:00 PM for a quick and easy art project that can be used as decorations, key chains or magnets.
For the Thanksgiving holiday, the library will be closing at 12:30pm on the afternoon of Wednesday, Nov. 26, and will be closed for the day on Thursday, Nov. 27. The library will be re-open for regular hours on Friday and Saturday, and be open from 9am-6pm. Happy Thanksgiving!
The Malden Public Library will be closed on Tuesday, Nov. 11 2025, in honor of Veterans Day and those who served their country.
Young Adults in the 5th through 12th grade are invited to the MPL on Tuesday, November 18th from 3:00-4:00 to paint their own masterpiece. Sign up today to make your own Paint By Numbers work of art to hang on your wall. No artistic talent? No problem so long as you can count to 100.
Sign up here below to secure your spot today:
https://maldenpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/ya-arts-paint-by-numbers/
As of November 1st members of our community lost one essential government service that keeps them and their families fed. Many organizations, community leaders, neighbors and friends are coming together to fill in the gaps while we wait for the government to fulfill its obligations to the SNAP food assistance program. If you or someone you know is looking for food access, here are some resources that should help.
SNAP Resources by Caitlin Quinn
Are you interested is showing your work at the Malden Public Library? We will be accepting applications on October 30, 2025 until December 30, 2025. This is a great opportunity for local artists to show their work.
https://maldenpubliclibrary.org/services/rotating-art-exhibit/
You can see more information on the Library Services page, see Rotating Art Exhibit.
Anyone interested in applying should also send examples of their work to : mcoombs@maldenpubliclibrary.org
Rotating Artists 2025 by Caitlin Quinn