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The Art of Slowing Down: One Painting / One Hour

Posted on by Dora St. Martin

Enjoy the pleasure and power of slow looking! Join us on Saturday, March 28th at 11:00 a.m. for One Painting / One Hour in the Converse Memorial Building’s Ryder Gallery.   A growing number of museums now offer “slow art” tours or days that encourage visitors to take their time.  One Painting / One Hour was developed from the observation that viewers, in museums and galleries, spend an average of 15 to 30 seconds in front of any given art work; and the pace of life on the Internet makes this seem normal.

As part of the library’s focus visual literacy, this program is a chance for participants to slow down and dive deep for 60 minutes of focused looking, consideration, conversation, and interpretation of a single artwork.   In March we will focus our collective attention on English landscape painter John Linnell’s The Barley Harvest (1874).

The Malden Public Library art collection was made possible through the generous donations Elisha and Mary Diana Converse.  The program is limited to 15.  Register by calling 781-324-0218.

YA Holiday Party – February 13th

Posted on by Patrick Brennan

Young Adults in the 6th through 12th Grade are invited to celebrate the season at the Malden Public Library with games, snacks and crafts. Join us on Thursday February 13th, from 3:00 – 4:30 PM as we take over the Maccario Room of the library.

We’ll have board games, the Nintendo wiiU and ps4 set up, Valentine’s card crafts, snack, drinks and pizza! Join us to relax and spend time with friends in the Malden Public Library.

Movie Night: Feb. 12th: 6:00-8:30pm

Posted on by Stacy Holder

Join us for Movie Night on Wednesday, February 12th from 6:00-8:30pm.  In honor of Black History Month we are showing a recent biopic movie based on the life of Harriet Tubman.  The film stars Cynthia Erivo, Leslie Odom, Jr., and Janelle Monae. Kasi Lemmons directed the film and Cynthia Erivo is nominated this year for a Best Actress Oscar.

“The movie tells the extraordinary tale of Harriet Tubman’s escape from slavery and transformation into one of America’s greatest heroes.” The New York Times writes, “It is a rousing and powerful drama, respectful of both the historical record and the cravings of modern audiences.”  CinemaScore gives it the grade of an “A+.”

This film is free and open to the public and is accessible.  Movie times are approx. Rated PG-13 (125 min.)

January artist Rebecca Flores-Mantilla

Posted on by Caron Guigli

“Simple Pleasures” is an exhibition of works that delve into snapshots of life. These paintings showcase ordinary things
and places and highlight how they can affect our mood and memories. The average and mundane are elevated in
importance so that we may see how intertwined we are to everything around us.

Rebecca’s exhibit will be on display the month of January.

Malden Reads Kickoff at the Library—Family Movie & Art Tour

Posted on by Caron Guigli

Join us next Saturday, January 11, 2020  for the beginning of the day/night kickoff events celebrating Malden Reads 10th anniversary.

The day will begin here at the library with a 2 pm family movie, Abominable, showing in the Maccario. The event is free and open to all.

For the adults, at 2:30 pm, there will be a tour of the historic Converse Building and Art Galleries. Space is limited. Please call 781-324-0218 to reserve a spot.

Later in the evening, at the Markey Senior Center from 6-8 pm, the kickoff will continue with  live music, food samplings, community exhibit tables, readings and relevant presentations, and special activities such as the featured Traveling Poetry Emporium.

True Story Theater, an improvisational group will hold a special ticketed event with limited seating, will be held in the auditorium of the John & Christina Markey Senior Community Center. With very little prep time, and a few props, the actors of True Story Theater take stories from the audience around a common theme and act them out. The $10 tickets are limited so please purchase through Eventbrite.

 

Board Game Night for Adults, Tuesday, March 3rd

Posted on by Patrick Brennan
Grab your dice, cards and meeples because its time for another Board Game Night for Adults hosted at the Malden Public Library. Join us TUESDAY,  March 3rd from 6:30 – 8:30 PM as we play games like Settlers of Catan, Pandemic, Dominion and more in the Library’s game collection.
 
If you’d like to bring your own games as well, feel free, though keep in mind that you only have two hours. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided.

MPL New Year’s Holiday Hours

Posted on by Caron Guigli

The Malden Public Library will close at 6 pm on Tuesday, December 31, remain closed on Wednesday, January 1, 2020 and reopen at 9 am on Thursday, January 2, 2020.

MPL trustees and staff wish everyone a happy and healthy 2020!

Help Us Meet Our Goal

Posted on by Caron Guigli

Winter is here and there are many wonderful Maldonians who could use a hand. By bringing in non-perishable food items for our donation basket, you will be helping your neighbors have a better holiday season.

You’ve done an amazing job so far helping us meet this year’s food drive goals so let’s bring it home: 800 total food items by New Year’s Eve! Check our Facebook, Twitter, or here on our website for progress updates!

 

Our thanks to MATV for creating this video.