From the Blog

Winter Solstice Paper Chain – Take and Make

Children can join Panda in making a festive paper chain to celebrate the upcoming Winter Solstice (December 21). The “take-and-make” bag contains enough paper strips to make a 4-foot chain. All you need to supply is a glue stick (or tape). One bag per child,  while supplies last. To reserve a bag, call the library […]


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Card Trick, plus More Card Fun

Even though the November 12 program is over, while supplies last, kids can still get a deck of cards from the library by calling the library at 781-324-0218 during regular curbside hours (from 10 a.m. on) and scheduling a pickup time. We’re open an hour later on Wednesday evenings and 10-2 on Saturdays. Here are some […]


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Check out some of our new books for kids!

These popular books are waiting to be enjoyed by your child. To request a book, go to this list and place a hold with your library card and PIN. When you receive notification that your hold is ready, call 781-324-0218 to schedule your contactless curbside pickup. To see what Lexile level might be appropriate for your child, […]


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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. Future storytimes […]


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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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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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