Blog: Friends of the Malden Public Library

Fall Book Sale by the Friends of the Malden Public Library!

Posted on by Cait Quinn

The Big Fall Book Sale is here! The Friends of the Malden Public Library will have a huge book sale on Friday, October 17th, from 6-9pm. This is an early access preview sale for Friends members only. Join the Friends on Friday night or renew your membership to gain the best access to the book sale.

The Friends Fall Book Sale is open to everyone on Saturday, October 18th, from 10:00am to 2:00pm. We have thousands of books, DVDs, children’s books, cookbooks, and more! Cash, check or digital payments accepted. Stop by on Saturday for a delicious cup of coffee from Cornucopia Foods, and say hi to our book sale sponsors: The Malden Police Dept.

The Friends Book Sale helps raise money for Library programs, museum passes, technology, movie nights, teen programs, children’s programs, high demand bestsellers, and more. We look forward to seeing you there!

Welcoming Week: September 12-21, 2025

Posted on by Stacy Holder

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.

 

Friends Wine Tasting 5.9.25 Tickets On Sale Now

Posted on by Cait Quinn

The Friends of the Malden Public Library is holding their Annual Wine Tasting Gala to benefit the Malden Public Library on Friday, May 9, 2025 from 7 – 9 pm in the historic Converse Memorial Library and Art Galleries. The event will include wines and mocktails courtesy of Kappy’s Fine Wine and Spirits, Malden, music, food from local Malden establishments, and a silent auction.

This year’s theme will honor renowned artist and Malden native, Frank Stella. Attendees are welcome to wear styles reminiscent of their favorite Stella decade.

Tickets are $50 general admission and the $75 includes a VIP gallery tour beginning at 6:30 pm. Tickets can be bought online by clicking the link below. Or in person at the Friends of the Malden Public Library Book Sale on Friday April 4th 6-9pm or Saturday April 5th 10-2pm. Or at the Circulation Desk any time there after. For paper tickets purchased at the library please have cash or check available.

 

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Friends Spring Book Sale: 4.4.25 and 4.5.25

Posted on by Cait Quinn
Support the library and stock up for this seasons reading material!
Members-Exclusive Sale Fri 4/4 6pm-9pm
(You can renew your membership now at the library!)
At the members-only sale, get the first look at our new stock, and the latest literary treasures we’ve collected over the past few months!
Public Sale Sat 4/5 10am-2pm. At the public sale you will get to visit with a fire truck courtesy of the Malden Fire Dept. We’ll also have coffee available while supplies last.
Be sure to stop by the Medford Friends of the Library Sale that same weekend- we’ve got different collections, but we all love the library!