Events
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2025 Kickoff Event
Bread of Life (Malden) 54 Eastern Ave, Malden, MassachusettsMalden Reads is thrilled to announce the kickoff of our 2025 season! This year’s community read selection is The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind by William Kamkwamba. Set in drought-stricken Malawi, this inspiring true story follows a young boy who, despite incredible obstacles, used his ingenuity to bring electricity and …
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Mayor’s Book Discussion
Malden Public Library 36 Salem St., Malden, MassachusettsJoin us for a discussion of The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind led by Mayor Gary Christenson.
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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 about William And The Windmill. We will be showing this film at the Malden Public Library on Wednesday, March 26, 2025: 6:00-8:00pm. This documentary explores the life of William Kamkwamba, author of the book, The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind, Malden …
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Stone Soup Community Event
Bread of Life (Malden) 54 Eastern Ave, Malden, MassachusettsJoin us as we hear the "stone soup" story and cook alongside professional chefs. Enjoy participating in family-friendly arts & crafts activities. Of course we'll have soup tasting, and then our soup will be served the next day at Bread of Life at their regular dinner. We are excited to …
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First Parish Worship Service
First Parish Malden MA 2 Elm St, Malden, Massachusetts, United StatesPeople of all faiths and no faith are welcome to attend a special service from the First Parish of Malden with Reverend Otto Concannon, offered hybrid – both online and in-person. The service will explore the themes of this year’s Malden Reads book selection, “The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind,” by …
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First Parish Book Discussion
First Parish Malden MA 2 Elm St, Malden, Massachusetts, United StatesMembers of the Malden community are invited to the First Parish book discussion of "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind" by William Kamkwamba. No need to register in advance. The book discussion will be held in-person only. Participants are welcome to come at 11:30 and enjoy refreshments before the discussion.
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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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