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Virtual Music Hour for Kids: Saturday, January 16, 2:30pm

This special music program is being presented by the Maud Powell String Institute. Join us on Saturday, January 16, at 2:30pm for an hour of fun and educational activities, learn about the Violin Family instruments, and listen to some cool examples. Violinist Dorisiya Yosifova, a member of the Institute’s string faculty, cannot wait to play […]


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Decorative Paper Spiral – Take and Make Craft

Get ready to celebrate the New Year with this stunning black-and-gold paper spiral! Adults, teens and tweens, and older children (ages 8-9, with adult help) can learn how to make these wonderful decorations.  The “take-and-make” bag contains folded paper to make two large paper spirals. Get a glue stick and scissors, and you’re ready to […]


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“Take-and-Make” – A Penguin Razzamatazzy Winter Wonderland Craft

Children can celebrate the beginning of the winter snows with a “take-and-make” craft bag that includes materials and instructions to create a  Penguin Razzamatazzy Winter Wonderland! (One bag per child, while supplies last.) To reserve a bag, call the library at 781-324-0218 during regular curbside hours and schedule a pickup time. We’re open Saturday 10-2.


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“Winter Is Here” StoryWalk®

We invite you to walk around the library building and enjoy our new StoryWalk® for December on the following dates (all weather permitting, of course–precipitation, wind, and frozen ground are a challenge): Wednesday, December 9 – 10:30am – 4:30pm Wednesday, December 16 (maybe…) – 10:30am – 4:30pm Friday, December 18 – 10:30am – 4:30pm Tuesday, […]


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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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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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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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