The Malden Public Library is accepting applications for our 2027 Rotating Art Exhibit. This is an opportunity for local artists to showcase their work in a public space for one month during the 2027 year. Additionally the library will host an artist reception during the month that each artists’ work is displayed.
Here is the link to apply and some examples of work shown this year.
Application for Rotating Art Exhibit 2027
The deadline to apply is Dec 15, 2026.
Please join us for Movie Night on Wednesday, November 18, 2026 from 6:00-8:15pm at the Malden Public Library. We will be showing a film based on the life and memoir of John Davidson called, I Swear: My Life With Tourette’s. The film stars Robert Aramayo, Maxine Peake, and Scott Ellis Watson and it is directed by Kirk Jones. This critically acclaimed film helps bring about awareness about people living with Tourette syndrome.
“The inspiring, extraordinary life story of notable Tourette Syndrome activist, John Davidson – played by BAFTA award winner Robert Aramayo. This emotionally engaging, funny and compelling film charts John Davidson’s Tourette’s diagnosis at the age of 14 years old. Set within 1980s Britain, the story follows him throughout his troubled teens and early adulthood, and explores this little known and entirely misunderstood condition, along with his attempts to live a ‘normal’ life against the odds.” 96% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Rated R (125 min.) (2026)
Free snacks will be provided. Movie times are approximate.
Young Adults in the 5th through 12th grade are invited to the Malden Public Library on Thursday, Nov. 19th from 3:00-5:00 PM to enjoy a newly released film.
Come check out the latest DC Comics movie based on the comic book character “Supergirl” and enjoy some light refreshments and snacks. This movie is rated PG-13 and no sign up is required to come watch this sci-fi fantasy flick with fellow Young Adults.
Young Adults in the 5th through 12th grade are invited to the Malden Public Library on Thursday, Nov. 12th from 3:00 – 5:00 PM for a squeaky clean craft!
Sign up today to reserve your spot to make Fall scented hand soaps. Pick you colors and add ins, and decorate a package if you want to give it as a gift. The soap is yours and everyone who makes a bar can be totally unique.
https://maldenpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/ya-thanksgiving-holiday-soaps/
Young Adults are invited to the library to explore the world of animals and wooden model kits on November 5th from 3:00-4:00 PM. YA in grades 5 through 12 are invited and can sign up today to reserve their spot.
https://maldenpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/ya-wooden-animal-model-kits/
“Ask not what your country can do for you — ask what you can do for your country.” President John F. Kennedy, Inaugural Address, January 20, 1961
When President John F. Kennedy was elected President, he quickly had Congress approve the establishment of the United States Peace Corps.
Richard J. and Antionette (Tramondozzi) Port were pioneers of the Peace Corps. They were the first couple to go overseas, serving as part of Ghana Group 1, the very first cohort of Peace Corps volunteers to deploy globally in 1961. They served with 48 single men and women as secondary school teachers in Ghana, West Africa for two years from 1961 to 1963. Richard and Ann later serviced in the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).
The United States Peace Corps is a volunteer program established by Executive Order 10924 by President John F. Kennedy on March 1, 1961. Its founding director was R. Sargent Shriver. Peace Corps volunteers have traveled to over 139 countries in order to maintain its mission: to help people of interested countries in meeting their need for trained men and women, to help promote a better understanding of Americans on the part of the peoples served, and to help promote a better understanding of other peoples on the part of Americans.
In honor of the 65th anniversary of the Peace Corps (2026), the Malden Public Library and Malden Historical Society have collaborated on an exhibition of over 150 pieces of African art and artifacts collected by Mr. and Mrs. Port during their time in service. The collection includes signed carvings, textiles, household items, musical instruments and art. A highlight of the exhibition is four carved figures by Lamidi Olonade Fakeye, a prominent Nigerian Sculptor. In 2008 Mr. Fakeye was named a UNESCO Living Human Treasure.
The exhibition is open Mondays 6-8 pm and Wednesdays 2-4 pm or by appointment through November 30, 2026. For more information, contact the Malden Public Library at 781-324-0218.
On November 4th at 7pm, TUBA and MPL present a talk about urban bats as part of TUBA’s Bats in the City! program that celebrates International Bat Month (October) and International Bat Week, the last week of October. There will be an bat themed art activity for kids of all ages. Costumes encouraged but not required. Bring your own bat dance moves for after the talk. Space limited, please register.
Join Dr. Chris Richardson for his “Urban Bats 101” presentation and cover Bats of Massachusetts. After the basics on bats, Dr. Richardson will dive into his current research understanding how bat physiology and ecology connect with white-nose syndrome (WNS), a deadly disease killing bats. This will include his work on how bat colonies are recovering from WNS. He will also present on his research project on the diversity and activity of bat species in urban ecosystems.
Chris Richardson (http://www.bu.edu/biology/people/profiles/chris-richardson/) is an adjunct assistant research professor at Boston University. He is also a major collaborator at the Mt. Auburn Cemetery Urban Ecology Research and Education Project (http://mountauburn.org/stewardship/urban-ecology-at-mount-auburn/) He has been researching urban bats in the Greater Boston area for 17 years. Chris is a advisory board member of The Urban Biodiversity Alliance TUBA! and has worked with TUBA! to develop the Bats in the City! urban wildlife education program for the City of Malden under the Malden Community Connections Grant program.
If you require a reasonable accommodation or language translation or ASL services please let us know on your registration.
Funded in part by the Malden Community Connections Grant to bring the people of our community together.
Young Adults in the 5th through 12th grade are invited to celebrate the bewitching season with chilling charm bracelets on October 29th from 3:00 – 4:00 PM.
Come design your own spooky bracelet, or make a great present for a friend in the program room and get ready for Trick or Treating!
Sign up today to secure your spot:
https://maldenpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/ya-chilling-charm-bracelets/
Young Adults in the 5th through 12th grade are invited to enjoy the latest film in the Star Wars saga at the MPL on October 22nd from 3:00-5:00 PM.
This movie is based on the adventures of the Mandalorian and his adoptive son Grogu. Snacks and light refreshments are available and no sign up is required for this PG-13 space adventure.
Young Adults in the 5th through 12th grade are invited to the MPL on Thursday, Oct. 15th from 3:00 – 4:00 PM to get spooky with Fall Festive Candle Decoration!
Come by to decorate, color and dip a scary candle for the October season, with scents like Cotton Candy and Chocolate. Add color decor and personalize your candle.
Sign up today to secure your spot:
https://maldenpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/ya-spooky-candles/