Stop by the Library to check out our September Rotating Artist Ashley Wilichoski! Ashley uses a wide range of colors to create beautiful fluid art. Ashley’s art will be on display at the Library through the month of September.
September is National Library Card Sign-up Month
September is Library Card Sign-up Month, a time when the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries nationwide join together to remind parents, caregivers and students that signing up for a library card is the first step towards academic achievement and lifelong learning.
Join us for Movie Night on Wednesday, September 19, 2018, from 6:00-7:45pm. We will be showing a recent movie based on the life of Fred Rogers, who sang “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” in the popular children’s TV show, Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood. The movie has a 99% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
This film is “an exploration of the life, lessons, and legacy of iconic children’s television host, Fred Rogers.” The San Francisco Chronicle writes that the movie is “…an enlightening and deeply touching documentary.…” Rolling Stone notes, “In these trouble times, it’s a good feeling see a funny, touching and vital [documentary] that is both timely and timeless.”
This film is free and open to the public and is accessible. Movie times are approximate. Please call the Malden Public Library at 781-324-0218 for more information. Rated PG-13 (95 min.)
The Malden Public Library will be closed on Monday, September 3, 2018 in honor of Labor Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, Sept. 4th at 9 a.m.
The Friends of the Malden Public Library are excited to invite you to the first Brews for Books fundraiser on Saturday, September 22, 2018 from 5-8 pm. Taste the wares of local craft breweries and cider makers and enjoy food from our local Malden eateries in the historic Converse Library and Art Galleries. There will be live music, games, raffle items, and a silent auction. Tickets are $35 and available at the Malden Public Library and online at www.localwineevents.com. Don’t wait; tickets are limited. You must be 21 years old to attend this event.
Join us for Movie Night on Wednesday, August 8, 2018, from 6:00-8:30pm. We will be showing a recent movie where a family of four must stay in A Quiet Place or their survival will be threatened. The movie stars Emily Blunt and Boston-born John Krasinski.
In a not-so-distant post-apocalyptic world, the Abbott family is forced to live in silence in a world full of creatures with extremely sensitive hearing who hunt by sound. Stephen King wrote on Twitter, “A QUIET PLACE is an extraordinary piece of work. Terrific acting, but the main thing is the SILENCE, and how it makes the camera’s eye open wide in a way few movies manage.”
Associated Press writes, “It is smart, it moves fast, it has a hugely satisfying ending….” Rotten Tomatoes gives the film a 95% approval rating.
This summer, Malden Public Library is holding a Summer Reading program with the theme “Libraries Rock!” We invite adults, children, and teens to join our Summer Reading program. Please see our website for more details.
Join us for Movie Night for free popcorn and snacks and adults may enter our raffle to win some cool prizes, including movie tickets.
This film is free and open to the public and is accessible. Movie times are approximate. Please call the Malden Public Library at 781-324-0218 for more information. Rated PG-13 (90 min.)
Join us for Outdoor Movie Night on Wednesday, August 15th at 7:45 pm featuring the Disney Pixar film Coco, a vibrant tale of family, fun and adventure.
Despite a generations-old ban on music, Miguel dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol, Ernesto de La Cruz. Desperate to prove and use his talent, Miguel finds himself in the stunning and colorful Land of the Dead following a mysterious chain of events. The color, music and characters in this award winning movie are captivating as we follow Miguel through a truly awesome tour of another world and culture.
Join us on the front lawn of the library for this fun, family-friendly, and crowd-pleasing summer film. Popcorn will be available. This film is part of the Library’s Live on the Lawn Series and is sponsored by Eastern Bank Charitable Fund. Free and open to the public. Movie times are approximate. Please call the Malden Public Library at 781-324-0218 for more information. Rated PG (107 min.)
Join us Monday, August 13 from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. for a Reception of our Rotating Art August Artist Liz Campbell-Tompkins! As a retired Malden Public Schools 7th grade science teacher, Liz strives to illustrate the diversity of nature in front of us, or beneath us. There is a great variety of life right in our backyards here in Malden, but most are too small to appreciate. Liz’s goal is to raise awareness of the wonder surrounding our community.
Campbell-Tompkins’ art will be on exhibit at the Library through the month of August.
Knock on Wood take the center stage at the Library’s Live on the Lawn Concert Series on Wednesday, August 1st at 7:00 p.m. Knock on Wood is a high-energy acoustic folk-rock duo, featuring singer-songwriter Howie Newman and fiddler/mandolinist Joe Kessler. The duo performs classic rock covers along with funny original music. Their repertoire spans everything from the Beatles to Steely Dan to the Dropkick Murphys. It’s not your typical guitar-fiddle folk act. Knock on Wood puts on a lively, fun show with great musicianship and a little bit of humor here and there.
Howie Newman has opened for Tom Paxton, Vance Gilbert, Brewer & Shipley, Pure Prairie League, Bill Staines, Lui Collins, Don White, Modern Man and many others. His songs have received national airplay on the Dr. Demento Show, National Public Radio and Midnight Special as well as dozens of other North American radio outlets. Joe Kessler, who plays fiddle and mandolin, has an energetic improvisational style that includes folk, rock, jazz and bluegrass. Joe has toured extensively throughout the United States and Canada as well as eight other countries. He has performed with Morphine, Jimmy Page and Robert Plant, the Boogaloo Swamis and many others.
The Summer Series continues on August 15 at 7:45 p.m. with a fun, family friendly outdoor movie under the stars.
Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and experience a great night of outdoor live music at the Malden Public Library (36 Salem Street). All concerts are free and sponsored by the Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation, with additional support from the Friends of the Malden Public Library. In case of rain, concerts will be moved inside. For more information, contact the Malden Public Library, 36 Salem Street, at 781-324-0218 or at www.maldenpubliclibrary.org.
Would your organization or business like to sponsor a discount museum pass for Malden families to enjoy?
The Malden Public Library offers a number of different free and discount passes to museums and attractions in New England. The passes are available to Malden residents who hold valid a library card.
Malden residents continue to use their library enthusiastically. This past year, the library offered over 300 special programs throughout the year, attended by 16,943 children, teen, and adults. Money saved through your sponsorship will allow us to put more funds toward programs and activities, bring new online resources and technology to the community, and expand services for the community.
Museum Sponsorships Available:
DCR Mass Park Pass $ 60
ICA – Contemporary Art 185
Isabella Stewart Gardner 195
Harvard Art Museum 250
John F. Kennedy Center 250
Peabody Essex Museum 350
Children’s Museum Pass 700
Children’s Museum Pass (2) 700
New England Aquarium 700
New England Aquarium (2) 700
Zoo New England 800
We would be love to discuss ways in which we can partner with your organization or business. For more information, contact Library Director Dora St. Martin at 781-324-0218 or by email at dstmartin@maldenpubliclibrary.org