Blog: Month: May 2026

YA Arts: Paint by Numbers on May 21st @3PM

Posted on by Patrick Brennan

Young Adults in the 5th through 12th day come by the library to paint your own professional paint by numbers masterpiece! Join us on May 21st from 3:00-4:00 PM in the Program Room of the Library for this fun paint program. Choose from over a dozen different paintings and recreate a work of art in under an hour. Sign up is ready so reserve your spot today.

https://maldenpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/ya-arts-paint-by-numbers-2/

Friends’ 19th Annual Wine Tasting Gala 5.15.26

Posted on by Cait Quinn
We are excited to announce the Friends of the Malden Public Library’s 2026 Wine Tasting Gala will be held on Friday, May 15 at 7:00pm! During this annual fundraising event, supporters of the Malden Public Library will arrive in our historical Converse Memorial Building and Art Galleries to enjoy wines from around the world, sample menus from local restaurants, and bid in our Silent Auction. This is the Friends’ most memorable social event of the season, attracting hundreds of people and selling out year after year. All proceeds from the gala will go towards Library resources including book readings and discussions, concerts and art exhibits, museum passes, supplies for children’s programs, books and graphic novels for young adults, videos, CDs, DVDs, large-print books, and more.
All wine and mocktail samples will be available for purchase from Kappy’s Fine Wines & Spirits. You will receive 10% off your order when you buy 6 or more bottles. 10% of all sales will be donated to the Malden Public Library.
Stay tuned to hear about our Silent Auction items.
$50 tickets will include the wine tasting from 7:00-9:00PM, food, music, silent auction, and of course wine.
$75 VIP tickets will include a tour of the Art Galleries from 6:30-7:00PM.
Get your tickets via the link here: https://bit.ly/19th-Wine-Tasting-FMPL
Tickets can also be purchased at the Library with cash or check.

3rd Annual Haitian Culture Night: Wed., May 20th: 6:00-8:00pm

Posted on by Stacy Holder
Save The Date! Please join us on Wednesday, May 20, 2026: 6:00-8:00pm at the Malden Public LIbrary for our 3rd Annual Haitian Culture Night filled with Haitian art, poetry, music, books, language, and food.
We will have some samples of popular Haitian foods from Grêp Kafé. Start learning Haitian Creole with one of our language apps, check out some books in Haitian Creole for kids and adults, and learn a little bit about Haiti and the country’s interesting historical connection to Malden, Massachusetts. More details will be added soon.
Everyone is welcome to join us at this all-ages event. We look forward to seeing you there!