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Join us for Virtual Preschool Storytime!

Young children (ages 3-5) are invited to join us on Zoom for storytimes, which feature several picture books, songs, and rhymes and last for about 30 minutes. Check the library’s online calendar for these storytimes and other upcoming virtual programs. A Zoom link will appear in the online calendar shortly before program begins. Some future […]


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Thumbprint Craft, Saturday, September 26, 11:00 a.m.

Children ages 5 and up are invited to get a “grab and go” craft bag at the library and get creative with their fingers and thumbs at the virtual craft program this Saturday at 11 a.m. To see what inky adventures lie ahead, check out this Emberley page  and The Artful Parent. To reserve a bag, […]


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Dragon “Grab and Go” Craft

Families can reserve a craft bag for curbside pickup, and kids can make their own colorful paper dragons at home. Instructions are included in the bag. Families will need to provide their own glue, scissors, and black marker. One bag per child, while supplies last. Appropriate for ages 4 and up. Call us at 781-324-0218, […]


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Reserve your Book Bundle today!

The Malden Public Library is now offering Book Bundles of picture books, early readers, and board books in popular themes!  To reserve your book bundle, call our Info Desk (781-324-0218, Monday-Friday, 10:15 am – 5:30 pm) or send an email to rsmith(at)maldenpubliclibrary.org and let us know your name, library card number, and which book bundle […]


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Outdoor Scavenger Hunt

Suffering from cabin fever? Longing for adventure? Get yourself outdoors and explore! Nature is a soothing balm in these stressful times. This lovely body of water is the South Reservoir, located in the Middlesex Fells Reservation, just about three miles from Malden. For a fun activity, take yourself (or your family) on a scavenger hunt! This […]


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eBooks for Kids

If your child is into eBooks, here are some staff-created lists of popular and downloadable titles, easily available through our network with your library card! Early Chapter eBooks Graphic eNovels Chapter eBooks


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Youth

The Malden Public Library Children’s Department serves children from birth through fifth grade, along with their parents, caregivers and teachers. In addition to great books, we offer regular storytimes, special events, and a summer reading program. Class visits are available by appointment. You may also renew your library books online with your library card and PIN (4-digit number). If you don’t have or know your PIN, a library staff member can help you. For more information, please call us at (781) 324-0218.

 

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