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100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment

Posted on by Dora St. Martin

Today is the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, passed by Congress on June 4, 1919, and ratified on August 18, 1920. Even after ratification millions of women were still unable to vote: Puerto Rican women were excluded from the 19th Amendment and could not vote until 1935, the lack of US citizenship limited voting rights for many Native American (1924) and Asian immigrant women (1952), African American women especially in the South experienced discrimination that kept them from the polls (1965); and many immigrants faced language barriers to voting. Image from Rightfully Hers, an exhibition organized by the National Archives and Records Administration exploring the generations-long fight for universal woman suffrage. https://museum.archives.gov/rightfully-hers

Tuesday, August 25th 7PM Gardening Program: Attracting Birds, Butterflies, and Other Beneficials

Posted on by Caron Guigli

Join us via Zoom at 7PM: https://zoom.us/j/98174335588
The meeting will be locked at 7:15PM.

“Attracting Birds, Butterflies, and Other Beneficials,” a 90 minute presentation about welcoming pollinators and other beneficial wildlife, will be offered by naturalist and landscaper John Root at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, August 25th. A Zoom link will be added here and the MPL Google calendar shortly before the program begins.

A variety of plants that can nourish these organisms throughout their active lifetimes are discussed, and organic methods for establishing pollinator gardens are also presented. Comments and questions are welcome throughout the program. Participants can access handouts online with information about attracting beneficials. This program is supported in part by the Malden Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.

Armchair Travel / Travel Chat: Favorite Places Near and Far

Posted on by Dora St. Martin

Away we go!  The good news is, you needn’t stop dreaming. In fact, now is a great time to reminisce about your favorite places and ignite the spark for your next adventure.  Join like-minded travelers virtually on Monday, August 17, at 7 p.m. for a one hour online chat, share photographs of your favorite travels and learn new places to put on your bucket list.  The program will also discuss travel resources online and at your library.  The program will be presented on zoom with instructions posted one hour before the start of the program at https://maldenpubliclibrary.org/. When travel isn’t an option, there armchair travel.  For more information, contact the Malden Public Library at 781-324-0218.

Panel recap: Mythmaking and upcoming creative events!

Posted on by Cait Quinn

If you missed our first ever panel discussion about myth, fairy tales, film, and storytelling you can watch the whole event on YouTube.

You should also check out our upcoming 10th Annual Public Reading by The Malden Writers’ Collaborative. Celebrate writing! Join Malden’s own creative writing group, the Malden Writers’ Collaborative, for their 10th Annual Public Reading on Thursday, August 20th 7-8:30PM online.

Members of the 2019-2020 season will read original works:

Jason Rubin – “Little Red Pool of Blood”
Felicia Ryan – Blue – “Blue is the color of the year”, “Drift Away” and “Trapped in my Yoga Top”
Rebekah Brooks – Ceaseless Faith
Jason Kenney – “No Sign of the Morning”
Heather Angell – an unnamed selection
Jeff Taylor – poems “Wall Dogs”, “Catfish” and “WAKEY, WAKEY”
Christopher Hickey – “Fall Guise”

Please help support our wonderful creative communities and join us for our panels, public readings, and other library events. We are hoping to bring you more of these unique events in the Fall while highlighting the rich creative traditions of our Malden community.

Also subscribe to our YouTube channel to stay up to date on our latest videos and events!

New: Virtual Movie Night Chat via Zoom

Posted on by Stacy Holder

Join us for Malden Public Library’s first Virtual Movie Night Chat via Zoom on Wednesday, August 19, 2020, from 7:00-8:00pm. Watch This Beautiful Fantastic at home and join us for the online chat. The film stars Jessica Brown Findlay (Downton Abbey) and Tom Wilkerson.

This Beautiful Fantastic is “A contemporary fairy tale revolving around the unlikely of friendship between a reclusive young woman with dreams of being a children’s book author and a cantankerous widower, set against the backdrop of a beautiful garden in the heart of London.” If you love libraries, books, or gardening, you might enjoy this enchanting, romantic hidden gem. This Beautiful Fantastic is wonderful storytelling for the whole family. Rated PG (93 min.) (2016)

Join us for a relaxed chat online and share your ideas about the film; it would be great to connect with the Malden community.

Use your Malden Public Library Card to set up an account and

Find the film here (Kanopy): https://boston.kanopy.com/product/beautiful-fantastic

Or here (Hoopla): https://www.hoopladigital.com/title/11821610

You must register for this event by e-mailing: mplcinemalden@gmail.com

Details of the Zoom chat will be sent to you shortly before the film chat starts.

New English Conversation Class via Zoom

Posted on by Stacy Holder

Do you want to learn to speak English? We have a new English Conversation Class for adult students. Learn English at home on your computer or smartphone. Classes meet online via Zoom on Wednesdays from 1:00-2:00pm. You must register for the class. Please e-mail Stacy Holder (English Conversation Librarian) at: mplenglishclass@gmail.com

Free Book for the first 20 students. We will have general English conversation and we will read part of “The Old Man and the Sea.”

How to Take a Sensory Nature Walk (Urban Ecology Series)

Posted on by Caron Guigli


Don’t go for just any walk, take a sensory nature walk!
Cultivate a keen eye—and nose, ear, and hand—when evaluating the qualities of our living world. Then use these observational skills to explore your local urban or suburban environment.
This program was designed by the MIT Public Library Innovation Exhange (PLIX) for students in grades 3-8, but can be enjoyed by anyone.
Pick up the Urban Ecology kit at the Malden Public Library. Call 781-324-0218 to reserve yours! If you can’t obtain one, most of these materials, or replacements for them can be found in the home.
This is part one in the Urban Ecology Series. Join Librarian Jean live Wednesday, August 12th at 3PM for part 2: Tangible Ecosystem (be sure to collect 8-10 specimens on your walk before this program). The Zoom link will be posted in the event calendar a few minutes before the program.

YA Duct Tape Roses Craft

Posted on by Patrick Brennan

Teens in the 6th through 12th Grade are invited to get crafty with the Malden Public Library from home. Come by the library and pick up a YA Craft bag starting Wednesday, or use craft materials you have lying around the house and join in and learn how to make a Rose out of Duct Tape!

The program goes lives at 3PM on August 13th and you can join up then or watch at your leisure on our youtube channel after that!

Young Adult Drawful 2-sday!

Posted on by Patrick Brennan

Young Adults in the 6th through 12th grade are invited to join Librarian Patrick for online gaming. Get out your sketching finger and get ready for Drawful 2, whose grand prize winner will get a $10 gift card.

So get ready to game, Tuesday, August 11th at 3PM, sign up by emailing pbrennan@maldenpubliclibrary.org and get notified when we go live!

Armchair Travel: Planning Your Grown-Up Gap Year in Paradise

Posted on by Dora St. Martin

Join us on Wednesday, August 5, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM to learn that a Gap year is not just for high school and university students.  Many young working adults to mid-career executives, and even people close to retirement are enjoying a gap year in paradise.  A gap year can help you pursue your passions, immerse yourself in another culture, volunteer, develop career skills or explore new career paths, learn a new language, or even provide an opportunity to “practice retirement” and extend your working life.  This program will provide information to help you answer those nagging questions, “Can I Afford It? “What about my pets and children?” and “What will it be like returning to work?”

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