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Library Closed

January 20, 2025 12:00 am - 12:00 am

The Malden Public Library will be closed in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

(CANCELED) YARG! YA Roleplaying Group (Grades 5+)

January 20, 2025 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Young Adults in the 5th through 12th grade are invited to read, play and game with their friends in a weekly program at the library in the Program Room. Learn about Dungeons and Dragons, Pathfinder and tons of other small tabletop pen and paper games while enjoying light refreshments and friends. No sign up is required but space and snacks are limited.

(CANCELED) Local History Hours

January 20, 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.

Song & Rhyme Time

January 21, 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

January 21, 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.

Malden Office of Housing Stability

January 22, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Free Legal Assistance. Meet with an attorney to discuss housing concerns, eviction, financial assistance, affordable housing, etc. Call 781-322-9119 ext. 146 or email <a href="mailto:housingstability@cityofmalden.org">housingstability@cityofmalden.org</a> with questions.

English Conversation Class/ESOL

January 22, 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.

Converse Galleries - Open Gallery Hours

January 22, 2025 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Call for reservation, limit 10 per tour

Local History Hours

January 22, 2025 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Crafts & Board Games for Kids

January 22, 2025 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Program Room, Malden Public Library

Kids in grades K-5 can drop by to do various crafts and play board games.

Movie Night:

January 22, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Maccario Room

Join us forMovie Night on Wednesday, January 22, 2025: 6:00-8:00pm at the Malden PublicLibrary. We will be showing a movie based on the bestselling memoir, TheOutrun, by Amy Liptrot. This film stars Saoirse Ronan. "Afterliving life on the edge in London, Rona attempts to come to terms with hertroubled past. Hoping to heal, she returns to the wild beauty of Scotland’sOrkney Islands where she grew up.” Rated R. (118 min.) (2024) Free snackswill be provided. Movie times are approximate.

Preschool Storytime

January 23, 2025 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

January 23, 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 Games: Magic the Gathering

January 23, 2025 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Young Adults in the 5th through 12th Grade are invited to the MPL to learn about the fun collectible card game called Magic The Gathering. The game’s been around for over 30 years and has seen many iterations. Come play with beginner decks and learn from peers on how to play the game. Join us on Thursday, January 23rd from 3:00-4:30 PM. Space is limited in this fun program so sign up on Assabet here today: <a href="https://maldenpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/young-adult-gaming-learn-to-play-magic-the-gathering/">https://maldenpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/young-adult-gaming-learn-to-play-magic-the-gathering/</a>

When available Upcoming Exhibits will be listed here.

Library Closed

(CANCELED) YARG! YA Roleplaying Group (Grades 5+)

(CANCELED) Local History Hours

Song & Rhyme Time

Yarn & Yap

Malden Office of Housing Stability

English Conversation Class/ESOL

Converse Galleries - Open Gallery Hours

Local History Hours

Crafts & Board Games for Kids

Movie Night:

Preschool Storytime

Tech Help Drop-In

YA Games: Magic the Gathering

Arabic Stories & Songs

Song & Rhyme Time

Converse Art Galleries - Open Hours

Puppet Show with Nicola McEldowney

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