THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 19, 2024 Page 11 Community gathered to share the joys of the solar eclipse T he Malden Public Library handed out 500 eclipse glasses for a community gathering and viewing of the recent solar eclipse. The April 8 eclipse event, which was held on the library lawn, far exceeded even our wildest expectations. Seeing Malden come together to view the eclipse was exciting. But watching our community come together and share space and resources so that everyone could have a chance to view this event was truly inspiring. If you’re still interested in looking toward the heavens, the Library has a new FunScope 76mm TableTop Refl ector Telescope available to check out. These models are smaller and more portable than the fullsized Orion 134mm telescope, and they come in a backpack kit with a Moon Map, Night Sky Planisphere and red light fl ashlight. The Library of Things is available to borrow from for free, to adult Malden residents with a library card in good standing. For more information, contact the library at 781324-0218 or check out the Library of Things online on our website: https://maldenpubliclibrary.org/services/library-ofthings/ (Photos courtesy of the Malden Public Library) Job Program geared towards people 50 and older continues at the Malden Public Library T he Malden Public Library continues to offer an online job support program for people 50 years old and older. The 50+ Job Seekers Program is a free service, and people 50 years or older are welcome to join any or all of the sessions, which are held on Zoom. Anyone interested who doesn’t have a computer or isn’t familiar with Zoom is welcome to come to the library and borrow a Chromebook during the sessions. Library staff will make sure anyone interested in participating can do so. The morning sessions are from 9:30-11:30 a.m. and meet on the fi rst and third Wednesdays. Here are the session dates and topics: May 1 – Interview Strategies May 15 – Interview Practice June 5 – Thinking Outside the Box June 12 – Marketing Plan The Library is excited to conT Join us April 27 for Take Back Day he National Prescription Drug Take Back Day of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is your chance to rid your medicine cabinet of unneeded and unwanted medications. Start your spring cleaning this year on April 27 by visiting the Take Back Day location at the Malden Police Department. Mark your calendar for this upcoming event! Participating drop-off sites will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 27. Collection sites are located around the country and will be collecting: ● Tablets ● Capsules ● Patches ● Other solid forms of pre50+ Job seekers tinue offering this program and encourages anyone interested to attend. Call the Malden Public Library with questions at 781-324-0218; ask for Marita. scription drugs For other drop-off site locations, go to https://www.dea. gov/takebackday?utm_campaign=APtbd1&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery#collection-locator?utm_content=hyp Do you know someone who might be interested in Take Back Day? Help us spread the word! Share this with your friends and family. You can also follow us for timely updates by accessing: https://twitter.com/DEAHQ?utm_campaign=APtbd1&utm_me dium= e - mail&utm_source=govdelivery https://www.facebook. com/DEAHQ/?utm_campaign=APtbd1&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery https://www.instagram. com/deahq/?utm_campaign=APtbd1&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
12 Publizr Home