Poetry from Around the World
Listen to poetry in world languages read by local residents. English translation also provided.
Talk Baseball with Steve Kluger
Fascinating talk about about baseball, including its role in the Japanese internment camps, given by author Steve Kluger, who helped lead the effort to restore the field at Manzanar.
Community Dinner: Omori Izakaya & Sushi
Enjoy a dinner at a local restaurant with other Malden Reads enthusiasts or newcomers to the program!
Origami at the Library
Create a beautiful origami lotus flower in this hands-on workshop at the Malden Public Library.
Art Talk & Tour – Ukiyo-e Prints: Hokusai & Hiroshige and Beyond
A talk and tour of the Converse Art Galleries and the Malden Public Library’s stunning collection of Japanese ukiyo-e prints purchased in the early 1900s.
Art Talk & Tour – Ukiyo-e Prints: Hokusai & Hiroshige and Beyond
A talk and tour of the Converse Art Galleries and the Malden Public Library’s stunning collection of Japanese ukiyo-e prints purchased in the early 1900s.
Justice Denied: A Talk by Margie Yamamoto
Margie Yamamoto gives an insightful talk about the Japanese-American internment in the U.S. during WWII through the sharing of her family's personal story.
Community Dinner: Zuru Zuru Ramen
Enjoy a meal with other Malden Reads participants at a local ramen restaurant. Slurp noodles and discuss themes related to this year's book selection!
Citizen Lyceum “The Loyalty Question”
Talk & Discussion with Roger Desrosiers from the Massachusetts Center for Civic Education, who has engaged Malden Reads participants from previous years in civic discussions around themes from the books. This talk will look at the "The Loyalty Question" and will include a screening of film snippets "Resistance at Tule …
Courageous Poets at PorchFest
Performances from the "Stories Only You Can Tell" workshop, offered through Malden Reads, will take place during Malden PorchFest
Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration
Malden River - behind Malden DPW yard 356 Commercial St., Malden, MassachusettsJoin us as we honor Indigenous Peoples' Day in Malden at the Malden River behind the Malden DPW (356 Commercial St.). Appropriate for all ages. Thomas "Spirit Tree" Green of the Neponset Band of the Massachusett will be sharing his wisdom with us. Come EARLY for a beautiful ceremony blessing …
Keith Knight: Social justice & Graphic Novels
Malden Public Library 36 Salem St., Malden, MassachusettsKeith Knight will give a talk on social justice & graphic literature at the Malden Public Library. Hosted by Malden Reads: One City, One Book.