Mini Writer’s Den: Song & Rap Writing!
3-part after-school workshop where Malden middle school students can learn and write about topics they're interested in. Zoom sessions on Wednesdays from 3:30-4:30 pm. Registration is open for all three workshops! Song & Rap dates: March 30, April 6, and April 13. Register here!
Poetry from Around the World
Please join us for an opportunity to hear poets from around the world share their work in both English and their native languages. Hosted by Malden Reads and the Chinese Culture Connection. This is a virtual event that will take place on Zoom.
Interfaith Worship Service at First Parish
People of all faiths and no faith are welcome to attend a special service from the First Parish of Malden with Reverend Otto O'Connor, offered hybrid - both online and in-person. The service will explore the themes of this year's Malden Reads book selection, "An American Sunrise" a collection of …
Book Discussion with Mayor Gary Christensen
The Malden Public Library is proud to host our annual Malden Reads Book Discussion with Malden Mayor Gary Christenson. The event will be held on Wednesday, April 13th from 7–8 pm in the Ryder Gallery of the Converse Art Museum at Malden Public Library. Light refreshments will be available beforehand. This …
April Vacation Storytime
Join us for April vacation Storytime & Movement at the Emberley mural at FitzGerald Park. Co-hosted by the North Suburban Child and Family Resource Network at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital. Parking is available at CBD Garage.
Mini Writer’s Den: Food Writing!
3-part after-school workshop where Malden middle school students can learn and write about topics they’re interested in. Zoom sessions on Wednesdays from 3:30-4:30 pm. Registration is open for all three workshops! Food Writing dates: April 27, May 4, May 11 Register Here!
Book Discussion with Robin Fast
Join us for a special book discussion on poetry, history, and healing, featuring Malden resident & Emerson College emerita professor Robin Fast. An American Sunrise is infused with history. In interviews, Joy Harjo has expressed the hope that her poems will be useful, that they will contribute to healing and …
Mini Writer’s Den: Sports Writing!
3-part after-school workshop where Malden middle school students can learn and write about topics they’re interested in. Zoom sessions on Wednesdays from 3:30-4:30 pm. Registration is open for all three workshops! Sports Writing dates: May 18, May 25, June 1 Register here!
Ongoing: Lines Connecting Lines Exhibit through June 1
Lines Connecting Lines Exhibit Gives Images to Words Start with one work of art and allow it to grow and transform into a completely new piece of art in a different medium. It is not a unique idea, but it is one that has proven inspirational time and again. In …
“Courageous Poets” at Porchfest
32 Swan St, Malden A performance of original poetry by participants in the "Courageous Poetry" workshop offered through Malden Reads and Urban Media Arts and led by poet/author/storyteller CD Collins. The performance will be part of the first Malden PorchFest event on June 11 and will take place at 3PM at 32 Swan St., a home that …
“Ode to the Stars” Stargazing on Waitt’s Mount
Malden Reads in collaboration Ward4 City Councillor Ryan O’Malley are pleased to reprise this annual stargazing event (interrupted by Covid in 2020 and 2021.) The community is invited to the top of Waitt’s Mount Park in Malden to watch the sunset; listen to music, stories and poems; and gaze at …
“Words on the Water” & “Project Misik” on the Malden River
Join us for a special community day to remember!"Words on the Water" (10am - 2pm) & "Project Misik" (12pm - 5pm)“The Boat Yard” behind the Malden DPW City Yard356 Commercial St. Malden Malden Reads & Project Misik collaborate on a day-long community event celebrating nature, community and cultural expression in …