Events
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Bread of Life Book Discussion
Bread of Life (Malden) 54 Eastern Ave, Malden, MassachusettsJoin Bread of Life staff and friends for an engaging discussion of The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind by William Kamkwamba. The discussion will be held at the Bread of Life facility at 54 Eastern Ave. in Malden. It will be led by Anne D'Urso-Rose, Associate Director of Urban Media …
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Book Discussion at Cafe Reynard with Karen Colón Hayes
Cafe Reynard 89 Commercial Street, Malden, Massachusetts, United StatesCome and share your thoughts on the 2025 Malden Reads book selection! City Councillor-at-Large Karen Colón Hayes will be leading an engaging discussion. Cafe Reynard will share a tasting of Malawian coffee - free to participants. (Malawi is where William Kamkwamba from The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind is from.) …
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2026 Opening Celebration
Malden Public Library 36 Salem St., Malden, Massachusetts, United StatesMalden Reads invites residents of all ages to kick off its 2026 community reading program with a free celebration on Monday, February 9, 2026, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the Malden Public Library, 36 Salem Street. This year’s book selection, Our Missing Hearts by bestselling author Celeste Ng, explores …
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One Minute Hidden Stories & Family Workshop
Malden Senior Center 7 Washington Street, MaldenCome learn about Black explorers, local heroes, and outdoor adventure! National Geographic historian & journalist James Edward Mills will share one minute stories from The Joy Trip Project. Local artist Sharon Santillo will lead One Minute Family Stories. Participants will use collage art and writing. Learn about local hidden stories …
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Film Screening & Discussion
Malden Public Library 36 Salem St., Malden, MassachusettsPlease join us for the Malden Reads Film Screening and discussion of the musical Broadway play based on the life of Alexander Hamilton. This play won a Pulitzer Prize, a Grammy, and 11 Tony Awards. It stars Lin-Manuel Miranda, Daveed Diggs, Reneè Elise Goldsberry, Leslie Odom Jr., and Anthony Ramos …
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Citizen Lyceum Civic Education (Part 1)
Malden Public Library 36 Salem St., Malden, MassachusettsCome learn with us about the foundations of our American government. This is a 4-part series. On 2/23, we will cover Civic Virtue - the role of the people as the Framers intended Free event! Refreshments provided. RSVPs encouraged.
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Citizen Lyceum Civic Education (Part 2)
Come learn with us about the foundations of our American government. This is a 4-part series. On 3/9, we will cover Civic Principles - the Constitution and the Bill of Rights Free event! Refreshments provided. RSVPs encouraged.
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Book Discussion with Mayor Christenson
Malden Public Library 36 Salem Street, Malden, Massachusetts, United StatesJoin us to discuss Our Missing Hearts in a lively discussion led by Mayor Gary Christenson. The event will be hybrid; Zoom link coming soon. 6:00 pm - refreshments6:30–7:30pm - book discussion
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Conversation & Connection
Chinese Culture Connection Community Room 75 Pleasant Street, Suite 403, Malden, Massachusetts, United StatesA community conversation about belonging, memory, and how we stay connected across difference. The Divides Project, in collaboration with Malden Reads and the Chinese Culture Connection (CCC), invite the community to a free evening of conversation and connection in the welcoming space of CCC’s new community room and offices. Inspired …
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Worship Service at First Parish
First Parish Malden 2 Elm Street, Malden, MassachusettsPeople of all faiths and no faith are welcome to attend a special service from the First Parish of Malden with Reverend Otto Concannon. The service will explore the themes of this year’s Malden Reads book selection, Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng.
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Citizen Lyceum Civic Education (Part 3)
Malden Public Library 36 Salem Street, Malden, MassachusettsCome learn with us about the foundations of our American government. This is a 4-part series. On 3/23, we will cover Institutions of Government: Legislature, Executive, and Judiciary branches Free event! Refreshments provided. RSVPs encouraged.
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Mending Our Missing Hearts: Trauma Resources for Families & Children
Malden Public Library 36 Salem Street, Malden, Massachusetts, United StatesMalden Reads is pleased to host a free forum for families and children to learn strategies andresources for healing from trauma. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m., with time to mingle andhear live music. The event is free and open to all. No registration required. The forum is an opportunity …
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