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Movie Night: Wed., January 21st: 6:00-8:30pm

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Please join us for Movie Night on Wednesday, January 21, 2026: 6:00-8:30pm at the Malden Public Library. We will be showing Part 2 of a movie based on the bestselling novel, Wicked, by Gregory Maguire. The film stars Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jeff Goldblum, Michelle Yeoh, and Bowen Yang. The movie just won an American Film Institute (AFI) award for one of the top ten films of 2025.

“Elphaba, cast out as the Wicked Witch, hides in the forest, fighting for Oz’s oppressed Animals and seeking to reveal the Wizard’s lies. Glinda, now a beloved public figure, enjoys fame in Emerald City but is troubled by her lost bond with Elphaba. As she tries to reconcile them, tensions rise, affecting Boq, Fiyero, and Nessarose, especially when a girl from Kansas arrives. In the face of rising conflict, Elphaba and Glinda must reunite, confronting truth and empathy to change Oz forever.”

Rated PG (137 min.) (2025)

Free snacks will be provided. Movie times are approximate.

 

Movie Night: Wed., December 17th: 6:00-8:00pm

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Please join us for Movie Night on Wednesday, December 17, 2025: 6:00-8:00pm at the Malden Public Library.

We will be showing the latest film about the Crawley family who live in Downton Abbey. The film stars Hugh Bonneville, Elizabeth McGovern, Dominic West, Jim Carter, and Lesley Nicol.

“The cinematic return of the global phenomenon follows the Crawley family and their staff as they enter the 1930s. When Mary finds herself at the center of a public scandal and the family faces financial trouble, the entire household grapples with the threat of social disgrace. The Crawleys must embrace change as the staff prepares for a new chapter with the next generation leading Downton Abbey into the future.” Rated PG (124 min.) (2025)

Free snacks will be provided. Movie times are approximate.

World Movie Night: Nov. 19th, 2025: 6:00-8:00pm

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Please join us for World Movie Night on Wednesday, November 19, 2025: 6:00-8:00pm at the Malden Public Library.

We will be showing a martial arts classic of Chinese cinema about a House Of Flying Daggers. The film stars Ziyi Zhang, Andy Lau, and Takeshi Kaneshiro and it is directed by Yimou Zhang.

“During the reign of the Tang dynasty in China, a secret organization called “The House of the Flying Daggers” rises and opposes the government. Leo is a police officer who sends officer Jin to investigate a young dancer named Mei, claiming that she has ties to the “Flying Daggers” organization. Leo ends up arresting Mei, only to have Jin break her free in a plot to gain her trust and lead the police to the new leader of the secret organization. But things are far more complicated than they seem.”

Rated PG-13 (115 min.) (2004) (In Mandarin, with English subtitles)

Free snacks will be provided. Movie times are approximate.

Movie Night: Wed., October 15th: 6:00-8:00pm

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Please join us for Movie Night on Wednesday, October 15, 2025: 6:00-8:00pm at the Malden Public Library. We will be showing a film about an AI robot named M3GAN 2.0. The film stars Allison Williams, Amie Donald, and Violet McGraw.

“Two years after M3GAN’s rampage, her creator, Gemma, resorts to resurrecting her infamous creation in order to take down Amelia, the military-grade weapon who was built by a defense contractor who stole M3GAN’s underlying tech.” Rated PG-13 (121 min.) (2025)

Free snacks will be provided. Movie times are approximate.

Movie Night is generously supported by The Friends Of The Malden Public Library.

3rd Annual Coffee, Cookies & Conversation For Welcoming Week

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Please join us for our third annual “Coffee, Cookies, and Conversation” Welcoming Week event on Saturday, September 20, 2025, 10:00-11:00am. Meet your neighbors in a casual setting, for a cup of coffee, some cookies, and relaxed conversation.

Welcoming Week is a global campaign that connects neighbors of all backgrounds in their communities. At the Malden Public Library we celebrate the values that unite us as neighbors.

Sponsored by The Friends of the Malden Public Library.

 

Welcoming Week Movie Night: Wed., Sept. 17th: 6:00-8:00pm

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Please join us for our Welcoming Week Movie Night on Wednesday, September 17, 2025: 6:00-8:00pm at the Malden Public Library.

We will be showing a “hidden gem” of a movie about Peace By Chocolate. “When a Syrian family flees civil war to small-town Canada, the son is torn between his dreams of becoming a doctor and helping his father rebuild his suddenly burgeoning chocolate business. Based on the incredible true story.” Not Rated, All Ages (96 min.) (2021)

Free snacks will be provided. Movie times are approximate.

Movie Night is generously supported by The Friends Of The Malden Public Library.

Welcoming Week: September 12-21, 2025

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Join us at the Malden Public Library for Welcoming Week on September 12-21, 2025. The theme for this year’s Welcoming Week is “Stories We Share.” Celebrated in communities around the globe, Welcoming Week is an annual campaign that connects neighbors of all backgrounds through community-informed activities and events. Welcoming Week provides communities the opportunity to publicly proclaim welcoming values, foster a mutual understanding between immigrants and non-immigrants, and build a deeper sense of belonging for all.

Throughout Welcoming Week we will provide information about local community organizations, including resources for English classes, food & housing information, job information, language learning, and more. We will also have some take & make craft kits for children and adults.

The Malden Public Library will have some resources and information for the Welcoming Week Kickoff which will be at Malden City Hall on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 215 Pleasant Street, City Hall Plaza. You can find out more information here: https://www.cityofmalden.org/1130/WELCOMING-WEEK-2025

On Tuesday, September 16, 2025 we will have a Story Time for children (ages 4-8) at 3:00pm and a “Take & Make” craft for children (ages 3+) at the Malden Public Library.

And don’t miss our Movie Night on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, from 6:00-8:00pm. We will be showing a “hidden gem” of a movie about Peace By Chocolate. “When a Syrian family flees civil war to small-town Canada, the son is torn between his dreams of becoming a doctor and helping his father rebuild his suddenly burgeoning chocolate business. Based on the incredible true story.” Not Rated, All Ages (96 min.) (2021) Free snacks will be provided and movie times are approximate.

This year on Saturday, September 20, 2025: 10:00-11:00am we will have our 3rd Annual “Coffee, Cookies, and Conversation” at the Malden Public Library. Meet your neighbors in a relaxed environment for a cup of coffee and great conversation! The Welcoming Week theme this year is “Stories We Share.”

All events are co-sponsored by The Friends of the Malden Public Library.

 

Special Event Summer Movie Night: Wed., August 6th: 6:00-8:00pm

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Please join us for a Special Event Summer Movie Night on Wednesday, August 6, 2025: 6:00-8:00pm at the Malden Public Library. We will be showing one of the best films of the year about Flow. This movie won the Best Animated Feature Oscar in 2025. It is directed by Gints Zilbalodois.

This film is “A wondrous journey, through realms natural and mystical, [it] follows a courageous cat after his home is devastated by a great flood. Teaming up with a capybara, a lemur, a bird, and a dog to navigate a boat in search of dry land, they must rely on trust, courage, and wits to survive the perils of a newly aquatic planet. From the boundless imagination of the award-winning Gints Zilbalodis (Away) comes a thrilling animated spectacle as well as a profound meditation on the fragility of the environment and the spirit of friendship and community. Steeped in the soaring possibilities of visual storytelling, [this film] is a feast for the senses and a treasure for the heart.” Rated PG (85 min.) (2025) 97% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

This Special Event Summer Movie Night is generously supported by The Friends Of The Malden Public Library. Thank you Friends!

We will have a free raffle of movie-themed prizes. Free snacks will be provided. Movie times are approximate.

Summer Movie Night: Wed., July 16th: 6:00-8:00pm

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Please join us for Movie Night on Wednesday, July 16, 2025: 6:00-8:00pm at the Malden Public Library. We will be showing a recent comedy starring, Keke Palmer and Sza, who are having One Of Them Days.

“When best friends and roommates Dreux and Alyssa discover Alyssa’s boyfriend has blown their rent money, the duo finds themselves going to extremes in a race against the clock to avoid eviction and keep their friendship intact.” Rated R (97 min.) (2025) 94% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

Free snacks will be provided. Movie times are approximate.

World Movie Night: Wed, May 21st: 6:00-8:30pm

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Please join us for World Movie Night on Wednesday, May 21, 2025: 6:00-8:30pm at the Malden Public Library. We will be showing a movie based on the bestselling Brazilian memoir, Ainda Estou Aqui, (I’m Still Here), about the life of Marcelo Rubens Paiva. The film stars Fernanada Torres, Selton Mello, and Fernanda Montenegro. The movie won an Oscar this year for Best International Feature Film and Fernanda Torres won a Golden Globe for Best Actress

“While Brazil faces the tightening grip of a military dictatorship, Eunice Paiva, a mother of five, is forced to reinvent herself and her family, resisting the oppression that hangs over the country. From the acclaimed director of Central Station and The Motorcycle Diaries, Walter Salles and based on Marcelo Rubens Paiva’s memoir, this story portrays an important part of Brazil’s hidden history.” Rated PG-13 (136 min.) (2024) 97% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

This film is one of the best of the year and not to be missed.

Free snacks will be provided. Movie times are approximate.