THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, July 11, 2025 Page 7 Summer Reading Kick off at the Malden Public Library Leveled Up! Special to The Advocate O n June 26 the Malden Library held its annual summer reading ice cream social — Dairy Delight dishing out 400 cups of ice cream. We had an absolute blast playing games, listening to music and handing out books and resources, while celebrating with our community. In fact, the Friends of the Malden Public Library handed out a literal shopping cart of books, many of which were donated by the library of Cheverus Catholic school. If you missed the fun, don’t worry, we have a whole summer full of creative and engaging programs for every age and taste. We are also excited to start our first week of summer reading prizes on July 7. This year we are doing things a little bit differently. Instead of toys or plastic prizes, the library has partnered with area businesses to provide kids and teens with coupons for local restaurants. In week one, the first 100 winners will get a $5 gift certificate to Mar Chica Pizzeria (54 Pleasant St. in Malden). With that coupon you can get a small fries, or slice of pizza, or put it toward something the whole family can enjoy. To win a prize, you have to be registered in our summer reading challenge on Beanstack. Sign up on the website https:// bit.ly/BeanstackMPL or download the Beanstack app from your app store, select Malden as your library, enter your info and then select the challenge from the challenge list. Every time you read, add your total minutes in the app. For kids, once vy to play. Here at the library, we hope the fun we had at the kickoff will continue all summer long. To make that happen, we need our community. So sign up for summer reading, join in one of our fun summer programs and stop by the library to pick up all of your summer reads! We can’t wait to see you! (Courtesy photos) The Friend's of the Malden Public Library made bookmarks! 425r Broadway, Saugus Located adjacent to Kohls Plaza Route 1 South in Saugus at the intersection of Walnut Street We are on MBTA Bus Route 429 781-231-1111 Staff and Friends of the Malden Public Library, Heidi, Cait, Dave and Katie Our friends from the Cheverus school came by for an ice cream and summer reading. We are a Skating Rink with Bowling Alleys, Arcade and two TV’s where the ball games are always on! PUBLIC SKATING SCHEDULE 12-7 p.m. President of the Trustees John Tramondozzi and Phillip Wright, our Local History Librarian Mayor Gary Christenson and Superintendent Dr. Timothy Sippel managing the ice cream table. Teen Librarian Patrick Brennan gives out books ahead of summer reading. you’ve completed 120 minutes (two hours), you qualify for that week’s prize. We make it a little harder for teens going into grade six and up. Teens need 300 minutes (five hours). For all our summer readers, we encourage you all to read things that you enjoy, which will make the prize all the sweeter. And remember, all types of reading count as reading (audio books, too). And for adults, we have prizes, too. Every week you submit your five or more hours of reading, you can be entered into a raffle to win a choice from a list of cool prizes from our sponsors. To submit your minutes, log-in to Beanstack. Need help? Stop by the information desk to get started or just to submit your minutes. You don’t have to be tech savSunday Monday Tuesday $10.00 Price includes Roller Skates Rollerblades/inline skates $3.00 additional cost Private Parties 7:30-11 p.m. Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday $11.00 Price includes Roller Skates 18+ Adults Only After 7 PM - ID Required Private Parties Private Parties 4-8 p.m. $10.00 8:30-11 p.m. $11. 18+ Adults Only After 7 PM - ID Required 12-9 p.m. $10.00 Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Sorry No Checks - ATM on site Roller skate rentals included in all prices Inline Skate Rentals $3.00 additional BIRTHDAY & PRIVATE PARTIES AVAILABLE www.roller-world.com
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