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(canceled) Song & Rhyme Time

October 15, 2024 10:00 am - 10:45 am MPL Children's Room

This program features songs, nursery rhymes, and a simple picture book for infants and young children. A fun way to enrich your child's literacy! Recommended for ages 6 months to 4 years.

50+ Job Seekers Networking Group -- Thinking Out The Box (A Panel Event)

October 16, 2024 9:30 am - 11:30 am

The Massachusetts Library Collaborative's 50+ Job Seekers Group meets via Zoom on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30am to 11:30am. Informal networking takes place from 9am to 9:30am and 11:30am to noon. If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a new career direction, re-entering the job market after a long employment gap, or recently retired and looking for your "Encore Career," this networking group program is perfect for you! Remember, 85% of jobs are found through networking!Join us in a professional forum for networking with peers in a safe and comfortable environment conducive to developing new relationships and developing skills and strategies to help in your career transition. Each meeting features a new topic. Meetings include a presentation and interactive workshop on topics relevant to career transition, guest speakers, access to hiring managers, small group breakout rooms to network, and 1-on-1 coaching guidance. Participating on a regular basis will give job seekers the many tools and strategies needed for a successful job search.Each biweekly meeting is facilitated by Deborah Hope, MBA, PCIC, an experienced executive career coach. Deborah is a former Fortune 500 executive, investment banker and entrepreneur. She transitioned to executive coaching over 12 years ago. Deborah has coached with Harvard Business School Executive Education programs and the Massachusetts Conference for Women. She has been trained or certified in a variety of coaching models and assessment tools. Deborah has facilitated 50+ job seekers networking groups since 2016.This week's topic (October 16) is Thinking Outside The Box. Register directly on Zoom <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0pcemsrz0iEtw5Cp05yjjvCORww0spU7z5#/registration" target="_blank">HERE</a>. This group is sponsored by approximately 50 Massachusetts public libraries.RECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program.

English Conversation Class/ESOL

October 16, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Program Room

Join us every Wednesday from 1:00-2:00pm for our English Conversation Class/ESOL for English Language Learners. Meet us in person in the Program Room (2nd Floor) of the Malden Public Library. You must now register for the class. Limited to 35 students. Classes are for 8 weeks. If the class is full, you will be placed on the waiting list for the next 8-week session.

Local History Hours

October 16, 2024 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Local History hours are held in the Converse Building and staffed by our local history librarian, Phillip. You can access our local history collection during these hours, and ask Phillip questions you may have about Malden history or research.

Converse Galleries - Open Gallery Hours

October 16, 2024 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Call for reservation, limit 10 per tour

Chess for Kids

October 16, 2024 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Program Room, Malden Public Library

Children in grades K-5 who would like to learn how to play chess or improve their beginner game are invited to the Program Room at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesdays for this weekly Chess for Kids instruction program.

Preschool Storytime

October 17, 2024 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Picture books, songs, rhymes, and a simple craft in the Children's Room. Recommended for ages 3-5, no registration required.

Tech Help Drop-In

October 17, 2024 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Malden Public Library, 36 Salem St, Malden, MA 02148, USA

Assistance will be on a first come, first served basis. Please bring your device, logins, and passwords.

YA Halloween Candles Craft

October 17, 2024 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Book Squad

October 17, 2024 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm MPL Program Room

A monthly book discussion group for students in 4th and 5th grades. Includes snacks and a craft/activity. Registration required; sign up online. <a href="https://maldenpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/admin/events-registrations-registrant.php?actn=add&eventid=1016">https://maldenpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/admin/events-registrations-registrant.php?actn=add&eventid=1016</a> Pick up the selected book at the children's room desk a few weeks before the meeting date.

Converse Galleries Floorplan (2022)

Library Closed