Comedy Night with Maya May
Maya May is a writer and stand-up comedian who uses humor to navigate the awkwardness of growing up a black nerd and only child in suburban Chicago. She will bring her brand of smart, funny and socially conscious humor to the virtual stage for our Malden Reads audience. In addition …
Story Time: April Vacation
• April 19-22 • A different adventure every day! Story Time • Kids Yoga • Crafts • Songs Families are invited to join us for an interactive story time program over April vacation week! The program will be held outside, with children sitting distanced from each other to meet public …
Film Screening: Long Night’s Journey Into Day
Join us for Malden Reads' and Malden Public Library's film screening of “Long Night’s Journey Into Day.” This film is part of Malden Reads’ 2021 season for the book, “Born a Crime,” by Trevor Noah. The documentary examines the outcome of apartheid in South Africa and the creation of the …
Story Time: Juneteenth Jamboree
We will read JUNETEENTH JAMBOREE, incorporate yoga movements and songs related to the story theme promoting social emotional learning, participation and sensory experiences. Reading, movement, songs, crafts, friendships, laughs, and more!!!!!
Story Time: 8/7/21
Children will have the opportunity to enjoy stories and poetry with related arts & crafts activities and yoga.
Season 12 Kickoff Celebration
J Malden Center 190 Pleasant St, Malden, Massachusetts, United StatesJoin us at the Malden Winter Festival to kickoff our twelfth season! As part of our culture of caring, everyone will be asked to wear a mask inside the venue and follow other health and COVID-19 safety precautions. Information on outdoor and indoor activities is below. Hope to see you …
Shop, Sip & Support
Hugh O’Neill’s Restaurant & Pub 45 Pleasant St, Malden, Massachusetts, United StatesVisit our pop-up shop at Hugh O'Neill's for a friendly drink and some last-minute holiday shopping! The pop-up will include: Copies of An American Sunrise by Joy Harjo - our Season 12 book selection for next year. To read more about the book, read our book announcement.$10 raffle tickets for …
Film Screening: Bounty
Tune in for a special showing of the Upstander Project's short-film documentary Bounty. The film screening is preceded by a short introduction and followed by a short Q&A with the filmmakers. This event is free, virtual, and live-streamed. Instructions for streaming will be sent after registration. For further details, check …
Film Screening: Gather
Join us for a virtual screening & short discussion of the film Gather (2020). This screening is co-hosted by the Malden Public Library. Not Rated, 74 minutes. Gather is an intimate portrait of the growing movement amongst Native Americans to reclaim their spiritual, political and cultural identities through food sovereignty, …
Film Screening: Dawnland
Join us for this special showing of the Upstander Project’s 2018 Emmy Award-Winning film documentary Dawnland. The one-hour film will be preceded by a brief introduction and followed by an hour-long Q&A led by Eastern Woodlands Rematriation co-founder Alivia Moore (Penobscot), Upstander Project learning director Dr. Mishy Lesser, and other …
Workshop: Understanding Poetry
Malden Reads is teaming up with the The Malden Writers' Collaborative (TMWC) to offer a workshop on deepening your understanding and appreciation of poetry, using excerpts and recorded performances of Joy Harjo's poetry collection (and our Season 12 book selection), An American Sunrise. TMWC leaders and a panel of local …
Courageous Poetry – A Poetry-Writing Workshop
ZoomA poetry-writing workshop inspired by themes from Joy Harjo's "An American Sunrise," taught by poet, author & spoken word artist CD Collins.