Reminder that the library closes early on Wednesday, January 31st at 6pm. And is completely closed on Thursday, January 1st in observance of 2026 and all it promises. See you on Friday at 9am!
New Year’s Hours 12/31 and 1/1
Reminder that the library closes early on Wednesday, January 31st at 6pm. And is completely closed on Thursday, January 1st in observance of 2026 and all it promises. See you on Friday at 9am!
Want to use technology more intentionally? The Malden Public Library presents a free event featuring top experts on digital wellness and critical thinking. Learn practical tools to navigate tech on your own terms. Open to youth, parents, and all community members. Doors will be open at 615pm and the program will start at 630pm. We are joined by local resident and moderator: Shaleen Title, who will direct the panel and public Q&A session.
* Dr. Susan Linn is a lecturer in psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and a ventriloquist who appeared on Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood. Among other books, she is the author of “Who’s Raising the Kids? Big Tech, Big Business, and the Lives of Children”.
* Dr. Joan Donovan is a Malden-based professor and researcher who explores media manipulation. She helps people to detect, document, and debunk media manipulation campaigns.
* Liza Hirsch is the Director of the Children’s Justice Unit at the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office where she works to advance justice and equity for Massachusetts children and youth through civil investigations, litigation, policy, and community engagement.
Please register to stay up to date on this event. Registration link
Reconnect Malden is a community alliance dedicated to increasing our connection to each other and reducing our dependence on technology. We believe that technological devices can behelpful, but they should serve as a tool, not something that controls us.
Happy holidays! The Malden Public Library will be closed from Wednesday, December 24rd, until Sunday, December 28th. Make sure to pick up all your books, movies, and holds by 9pm on Tuesday, December 23rd! While we’re closed, you’re still able to access e-books, magazines, and audiobooks on Libby, as well as movies and shows on Kanopy and biblio+. We will reopen at 9am on Monday, December 29th.
Just in time for the new year, we have one new and one returning resource coming to the Malden Public Library!
“Educate Station content is created by a team of experienced and passionate educators from across the United States. Our educators bring vast subject-matter expertise, teaching credentials, and many years of experience as classroom teachers and curriculum developers. Through the content we create, we aim to provide ready-to-use, hands-on activities for kids to do at home or at school. The Educate Station team is committed to inspiring joyful learning and supporting kids, teachers, and parents.”
Educate Station provides a large number of free lesson plans and worksheets for students from Pre-K through 5th grade, aligned to state and national standards. Ideal for learners who need a little extra practice at home, or for caregivers who are choosing to homeschool.
To access Educate Station from home, you will need to use the link above and enter your library card number. If you would like to access Educate Station from one of the library computers, you can use the link above, without entering a library card number. Using either method will require that you create an Educate Station account.
“Transparent Language Online provides an effective and engaging experience for language learners looking to build their vocabulary, practice their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, and maintain what they learn. With courses and supplemental resources in 110+ languages, Transparent Language Online can be accessed anytime, anywhere, on almost any device.”
Transparent Language was previously available to Malden Public Library card holders through state funding, and is now available again! One fantastic feature is their American Citizenship Test materials, which have been updated to reflect changes made to the test in 2025. To access Transparent Languages, click the link above, select “Sign up”, enter your library card number, and get started creating an account.
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!