Zoom Event
Workshop: Writing from the Inside Out – Memoir Writing
In "Born a Crime", Trevor Noah shares a series of stories from his childhood and adolescence that helped to form the person he is today. What are your stories that make you who you are? In this writing and presentation workshop, participants will choose a memory, experience, or theme from …
Story Time: 3/4/21
Families are invited to join us on Thursday mornings for Story Time. We will incorporate movement and crafts to reinforce the story theme, engage social emotional learning and sensory experiences. Elena Martinez, will lead kids through yoga poses connected to the stories, using a rainbow of colorful scarves to create …
Dine & Discuss: “Born A Crime” Book Discussion @ District Kitchen
Dine on dumplings and noodles before, during or after discussing the book with members of the Malden community. Malden's District Kitchen will offer a special discount for the event. Participate in the discussion with or without dumplings. We hope you will join us for a tasty supper and support a …
Workshop: Unlearn to Relearn – Breaking Down Systemic Racism
As part of the Malden Reads 2021 program, Malden Reads is collaborating with Malden Community Organizing for Racial Equity (MaldenCORE) and the City of Malden to host a free 4-part-virtual workshop about unpacking systemic racism in the United States. Workshop participants will be asked to read and reflect on the …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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.
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.