Malden Public Library Events

Ribbon Cutting for Digital Newspapers

Join us as we unveil digitized newspapers. Light refreshments will be provided.

Local History Hours

Research anything and everything Malden

Art Exhibition - Ann and Richard Port African Art Collection

“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, 1961When President John F. Kennedy was elected President, he quickly had Congress approve the establishment of the United States Peace Corps.…

Adult Craft and Movie Night

Join us for this very silly evening of crafting and socialising for adults!

Malden Office of Housing Stability Drop-In Hours

English Conversation Class

Every Wednesday, we host a free English Conversation class from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. This is an excellent opportunity for beginning English speakers to practice their skills in a friendly and supportive environment.

Converse Art Gallery - Open Hours

Come explore the art collection in the Converse Memorial Building!

Local History Hours

Research anything and everything Malden

Art Exhibition - Ann and Richard Port African Art Collection

“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, 1961When President John F. Kennedy was elected President, he quickly had Congress approve the establishment of the United States Peace Corps.…

Children's Back to School

Welcome to a Back to School craft and scavenger hunt designed for Pre-K to 5th Graders!

MGB Community Care Van

The Malden Public Library is excited to partner with the Mass General Brigham Community Care Van to offer free medical care to everyone.   This includes blood pressure screening, diabetes screening,  flu and covid vaccines and more.    You don't have to be a Mass General Brigham patient to receive services and the team does not ask about immigration status.…

Tech Help Drop In

Having trouble with email, social media, smartphones, and more? Come on by our weekly Tech Help Drop-In Hour, every Thursday from 2-3pm! We can assist with setting up devices and how to use them, and other tricky tech troubles. Assistance is on a first come, first served basis; please bring any relevant usernames, passwords, or devices.…

Young Adult - Back to School Boba Party

Young Adults in the 5th through 12th Grade are invited to the MPL to quench their thirst with this Back To School Boba Party provided by the Friends of the Malden Public Library. Join us on Thursday, August 27th from 3:00-4:30 PM to make your own custom Milk Tea Boba and relax with friends (or meet new ones!).…

August book group

The August book is "Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and Birth of the FBI" by David Grann (377 pages). Join readers from the library community to discuss a book on the fourth Thursday of the month in the historic Converse Building. Copies of the book are available at the Information Desk and from Libby.…

Arabic Stories & Songs

Iqraa Program: Arabic Stories & Songs for young children and their caregivers. All welcome! No registration necessary.

SUMMER HOURS: Library Open 9am-1pm

The Malden Public Library will be open from 9am until 1pm every Saturday from June 13 until September 5 for our summer hours.

Local History Hours

Research anything and everything Malden

Digging Dinosaurs with Paleontologist Suzann Goldberg

Suzann Goldberg has a special connection to Malden – her family hails from Malden and she spent much of her childhood here visiting her grandparents. She is thrilled to return to share her work with the community. Suzann works as a Research Assistant in Vertebrate Paleontology at the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) in New York.…

Knitting 101

Malden Public Library is offering a free knitting class for adults ! Supplies are provided at the class.

English Conversation Class

Every Wednesday, we host a free English Conversation class from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. This is an excellent opportunity for beginning English speakers to practice their skills in a friendly and supportive environment.

Local History Hours

Research anything and everything Malden

Converse Art Gallery - Open Hours

Come explore the art collection in the Converse Memorial Building!

Malden Utility Bill Clinic

Need help with your utility bills? Come to the Malden Bill Clinic at Malden Public Library to review your bill and see what financial assistance you can access through City and state programs. If you'd like specific bill assistance, please have a copy of your utility bill with you.…

Tech Help Drop In

Having trouble with email, social media, smartphones, and more? Come on by our weekly Tech Help Drop-In Hour, every Thursday from 2-3pm! We can assist with setting up devices and how to use them, and other tricky tech troubles. Assistance is on a first come, first served basis; please bring any relevant usernames, passwords, or devices.…

Artist Reception - TJ Reynolds

TJ Reynolds is the featured artist for the month of September with a reception being held on Thursday Sept 3, 2026 from 7-8pm.   Everyone is welcome to attend.   TJ Reynolds is a multi-discipline, multi-racial artist, musician and educator originally from Indianapolis, and now living in Arlington, Ma.…

Arabic Stories & Songs

Iqraa Program: Arabic Stories & Songs for young children and their caregivers. All welcome! No registration necessary.

SUMMER HOURS: Library Open 9am-1pm

The Malden Public Library will be open from 9am until 1pm every Saturday from June 13 until September 5 for our summer hours.

Mystic Valley Aging Services Drop-In Hours

On the second Wednesday of every month, Mystic Valley Elder Services will be holding drop-in hours at the Malden Public Library, to provide information and referrals about services like at-home care, transportation, nutrition, health benefits counseling, caregiver support, technology services, and much more.…

English Conversation Class

Every Wednesday, we host a free English Conversation class from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. This is an excellent opportunity for beginning English speakers to practice their skills in a friendly and supportive environment.

Converse Art Gallery - Open Hours

Come explore the art collection in the Converse Memorial Building!

Local History Hours

Research anything and everything Malden

Board Game Night for Adults

Break out your dice and meeples, its time for Board Games at the Malden Public Library. Join us on the 2nd Wednesday of every month from 6:30-8:30 in the Program Room for good game, good friends and some snacks. Bring your own games or play the library's collection of classic board games.…

Tech Help Drop In

Having trouble with email, social media, smartphones, and more? Come on by our weekly Tech Help Drop-In Hour, every Thursday from 2-3pm! We can assist with setting up devices and how to use them, and other tricky tech troubles. Assistance is on a first come, first served basis; please bring any relevant usernames, passwords, or devices.…

Death Cafe

Join local facilitators for a discussion of death over tea and snacks.  At a Death Cafe, people - often strangers - gather to discuss death. The objective is to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives.…

Arabic Stories & Songs

Iqraa Program: Arabic Stories & Songs for young children and their caregivers. All welcome! No registration necessary.

Converse Art Gallery - Open Hours

Come explore the art collection in the Converse Memorial Building!

Local History Hours

Research anything and everything Malden

Yarn & Yap

Bring your own knitting or crochet project and chat with other crafters! Please note that this is not a class.

Malden History Lecture - Topic TBA

Historical Lecture - TBA

English Conversation Class

Every Wednesday, we host a free English Conversation class from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. This is an excellent opportunity for beginning English speakers to practice their skills in a friendly and supportive environment.

Converse Art Gallery - Open Hours

Come explore the art collection in the Converse Memorial Building!

Local History Hours

Research anything and everything Malden

Movie Night: TBA

Welcoming Week Movie Night: TBA

Tech Help Drop In

Having trouble with email, social media, smartphones, and more? Come on by our weekly Tech Help Drop-In Hour, every Thursday from 2-3pm! We can assist with setting up devices and how to use them, and other tricky tech troubles. Assistance is on a first come, first served basis; please bring any relevant usernames, passwords, or devices.…

Arabic Stories & Songs

Iqraa Program: Arabic Stories & Songs for young children and their caregivers. All welcome! No registration necessary.

Converse Art Gallery - Open Hours

Come explore the art collection in the Converse Memorial Building!