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Upcoming Exhibits

Wingmasters: World of Owls

July 14, 2025 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Maccario Room

See and learn about different kinds of owls.
This education program is for children ages 6 and up. It is not appropriate for children younger than 6.
Funded by Preotle, Lane & Associates Ltd.

Local History Hours

July 14, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 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.

Malden Monopoly

July 14, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Song & Rhyme Time

July 15, 2025 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.

Yarn & Yap

July 15, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Bring your knitting or crochet project to work on while chatting with other crafters! Please note that this is not a class. No registration required.

Artist Reception - Ania Borto

July 15, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

<p>Our featured artist for the month of July is Ania Borto, a “weekend photographer” who loves capturing the moments of life that make it all worthwhile. Through her lens, she seeks to reveal the textures, colors, and patterns that often go unnoticed, inspiring others to connect more deeply with the natural world. Creating imagery that feels uplifting and visually positive brings her artistic fulfillment. She is dedicated to capturing the intricate beauty of the world around us. Her work focuses on close-up details, enchanting woodland scenes, and vast, evocative landscapes.</p><p>A reception for the artist will be held on Tuesday July 15,  from 6-7 pm and everyone is welcome to attend.</p>

Mystic Valley Elder Services Open Hours

July 16, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

<p>Mystic Valley Elder Services will be holding drop-in hours at the Malden Public Library, to provide information and referrals about services like at-home care, transportation, nutrition, health benefits counseling, caregiver support, technology services, and much more. No appointment needed!</p><p></p><p>For more information on the type of support Mystic Valley Elder Services provides, visit their website at:</p><p><a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.mves.org/&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw0fLdiTT7tVg5aizBBs58y7&quot; target="_blank">https://www.mves.org/</a></p&gt;

English Conversation Class/ESOL

July 16, 2025 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. Limited to 35 students. Classes are for 8 weeks.

Local History Hours

July 16, 2025 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

July 16, 2025 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Call for reservation, limit 10 per tour

Make a Pucket Game

July 16, 2025 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Program Room

Make a pucket game that you can take home and play!
For children ages 7-11.

Summer Movie Night

July 16, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Maccario Room

<p><span>Please joinus for Movie Night on Wednesday, July 16, 2025: 6:00-8:00pm at the Malden Public Library. We will be showing a recent comedy starring, Keke Palmer and Sza, who are having <b><i>One Of Them Days.</i></b> </span></p><p><span>“When best friends and roommates Dreux and Alyssa discover Alyssa's boyfriend has blown their rent money, the duo finds themselves going to extremes in a race against the clock to avoid eviction and keep their friendship intact.” Rated R (97 min.) (2025) 94% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.</span></p><p><span>Free snacks will be provided. Movie times are approximate.</span></p>

Kids Craft Time

July 17, 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Program Room

Children are invited to come by the program room to make a craft.

Tech Help Drop-In

July 17, 2025 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 Arts: Video Game Painting

July 17, 2025 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Arabic Stories & Songs

July 18, 2025 11:00 am - 11:30 am MPL Children's Room

Iqraa Program - Arabic Stories & Songs for young children and their caregivers. No registration necessary.

YA Tie-Dye on the Lawn

July 18, 2025 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm

<br><p>Young Adults in the 5th through 12th Grade are invited to the front lawn of the Malden Public Library on Friday, July 18th from 2:30 for our Summer Reading Tie-Dye Craft. </p><p>Select a number of different methods and create your own personal tie-dye shirt for 2025. Sign up for your ADULT shirt size starting today. <a href="https://maldenpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/ya-crafts-tie-dye-day-on-the-lawn/">REGISTER HERE!</a></p>

Tie-Dye for Kids

July 18, 2025 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm Front Lawn of the Library

Kids can create their own tie-dye shirts.<br>Three 30-minute sessions. Registration required. For children ages 5-10.<br>For 2:30 session, register here:<br><a href="https://maldenpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/tie-dye-for-kids-2/">https://maldenpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/tie-dye-for-kids-2/</a><br>For 3:00 session, register here:<br><a href="https://maldenpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/tie-dye-for-kids/">https://maldenpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/tie-dye-for-kids/</a><br>For 3:30 session, register here:<br><a href="https://maldenpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/tie-dye-for-kids-3/">https://maldenpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/tie-dye-for-kids-3/</a&gt;

Library Open 9-1pm

July 19, 2025 12:00 am - 12:00 am

When available Upcoming Exhibits will be listed here.

MPL Summer Programs Calendar 2019

MPL Summer Programs Calendar 2019

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