Friends of the Malden Public Library upcoming events

Following are the Friends of the Malden Public Library upcoming events.

Sunday, March 15, 9:30-11:30 a.m. — Book Swap event with Malden Pride at Cafe Reynard (89 Commercial St. in Malden). For the second year, the Friends of the MPL is collaborating with Malden Pride and Cafe Reynard to host a book swap event at Cafe Reynard. Bring a book or two to swap with others. Don’t have books to swap? The Friends will have books available to purchase for $1-2.

Saturdays, March 21 and April 4, 10 a.m. — Book Room organization at Malden Public Library. Help us organize and sort book donations for our upcoming book sale.

Educational Forum series on Proposition 2 1/2 Ballot Initiative — Malden residents are invited to attend a series of Educational Forums focused on the upcoming Proposition 2 1/2 ballot initiative special election taking place on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

• Thursday, March 5, 6 p.m. at Beebe School Auditorium (401 Pleasant St. in Malden)
• Monday, March 16, 6 p.m. at Ferryway School Auditorium (150 Cross St. in Malden)
• Wednesday, March 25, 6 p.m. at Linden STEAM Academy Auditorium (29 Wescott St. in Malden)

Friday, May 15, 7 p.m. — Wine Tasting Gala at the Converse Art Gallery. It’s hard to think about spring right now, but planning is underway for the Friends’ annual Wine Tasting Gala! The Friends of the MPL (friendsofmaldenlibrary.org/) are always looking for new volunteers to help them organize the most elegant social event in Malden!

This year’s theme is Spring Bloom! Dress in your finest floral garments. The Friends are looking into nonalcoholic options, and 10% of the purchases at the Gala will go towards the Friends. There will be a silent auction featuring donations from local authors and businesses.