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LEGO Playtime – Tuesday, August 9, 2:30-4:00pm

We’ll supply the LEGO bricks, and children can have fun using their imaginations and creating their own LEGO projects on Tuesday, August 9, from 2:30 to 4:00 pm. Recommended for ages 5-10.


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Curious Creatures – Wednesay, August 10, at 3 p.m.

Children will learn about a variety of mammals and reptiles in this hands-on live animal program. Recommended for ages 4-10.  Funded by Preotle, Lane & Associates.


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ASL Storytime – Thursday, August 18, 10:30 a.m.

This signed story time will be led by ASL interpreter and teaching artist, Arlene Velleman. We will read a picture book, Arlene will interpret in ASL, and then Arlene will teach participants the signs for some of the key words from the story. A question-and-answer session will follow. All ages are welcome; this program is […]


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NASA @ My Library: Oreo Moon Craft Grab&Go

Starting tomorrow Monday, August 8th youth and families can take home a Grab&Go kit at the Information Desk of the MPL for our NASA @ My Library partnership. Learn about the phases of the moon and recreate them with our Oreo cookie mission materials (milk not included).  


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End of Summer Reading Picnic!

Join the Malden Public Library as we bid farewell to Camp MPL and wind down our Summer Reading season. On Thursday August 11th from 2-4 pm bring your picnic snacks and baskets for an old fashioned community picnic party on the lawn. We will provide the cake and light refreshments, you bring your sandwiches and […]


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Camp MPL Merit Badge Challenge

Are you wondering what to do with the Summer Reading Passport that you got at the Ice Cream Social? Well, we have officially launched out Camp MPL Merit Badge Challenge, so wonder no more. Here are the basics…   Collect 5 stickers for attending programs, reading books, doing challenges. Once you have 5 stickers you […]


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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.  For more information, please call us at (781) 324-0218.

 

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