Malden Public Library

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

The Friends of the Malden Public Library will be hosting their spring book sale on Friday April 10th from 6-9pm. This is a Members Only event on Friday evening. Everyone is welcome to the Saturday Book Sale from 10-2pm.

Our monthly online poetry discussion group is led by Somerville's Poet Laureate Lloyd Schwartz. We'll be discussing Robert Frost's poem "Range-Finding". Registration is required and the link to join is sent out the day before the event.…Learn More

This program features songs, nursery rhymes, and a simple picture book for infants and young children. A fun way to enrich your child's literacy! Recommended for ages 6 months to 4 years.

The Friends of the Malden Public Library will be hosting their Spring Booksale on Saturday April 11, 2026 from 10am-2pm. The Booksale is open to the public and everyone is welcome.

Come explore the art collection in the Converse Memorial Building!

Research anything and everything Malden

This program features songs, nursery rhymes, and a simple picture book for infants and young children. A fun way to enrich your child's literacy! Recommended for ages 6 months to 4 years.

The Library 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group meets via Zoom on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30am to 11:30am. Informal networking takes place from 9am to 9:30am and 11:30am to noon. If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a new career direction, re-entering the job market after a long employment gap, or recently retired and looking for your "Encore Career," this networking group program is perfect for you! Remember, 85% of jobs are found through networking!Join us in a professional forum for networking with peers in a safe and comfortable environment conducive to developing new relationships and developing skills and strategies to help in your career transition.…Learn More

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.

Research anything and everything Malden

Movie Night: TBA

Picture books, songs, rhymes, and a simple craft in the Children's Room. Recommended for ages 3-5, no registration required.

Young Adults in the 5th through 12th grade are invited to the Program Room of the MPL on Thursday, April 16th from 3:00-4:00 for a Ya Craft. Make your own personal bar of soap for yourself or a fun gift idea choosing colors and scents. Sign up today to…Learn More

The Size of Mars is Laughlin's debut collection that navigates through her journey of heartbreak, trauma, and self reclamation. She pairs her artwork with her poetry to fully immerse the reader into her world. Her hope is that her art has long enough arms to reach those who need to be held, and her poetry to have a loud enough voice to guide us home to ourselves.

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

Join Panda for craft time. Recommended for 3-5+

Come explore the art collection in the Converse Memorial Building!

Research anything and everything Malden

This program features songs, nursery rhymes, and a simple picture book for infants and young children. A fun way to enrich your child's literacy! Recommended for ages 6 months to 4 years.

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

Research anything and everything Malden

Kids ages 6-10 are welcome to come build a LEGO set from a kit. Space is limited!

Come make a fun craft! Ages 3-10.

Picture books, songs, rhymes, and a simple craft in the Children's Room. Recommended for ages 3-5, no registration required.

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

This program features songs, nursery rhymes, and a simple picture book for infants and young children. A fun way to enrich your child's literacy! Recommended for ages 6 months to 4 years.

Come explore the art collection in the Converse Memorial Building!

Research anything and everything Malden

Henry Hobson Richardson (1838-1886), one of America's first master architects, designed several local buildings that provide a vivid understanding of his greatness. They include 1) Medford's Grace Episcopal Church (1868), 2) Boston's Trinity Episcopal Church (1877), and 3) Malden's Converse Memorial Library (1885).…Learn More

This program features songs, nursery rhymes, and a simple picture book for infants and young children. A fun way to enrich your child's literacy! Recommended for ages 6 months to 4 years.

Please join us for a special showing of the documentary, "We're All Plastic People Now. " A short discussion and Q&A with Eileen Ryan, from Beyond Plastics Greater Boston will follow the film. "In an era of throw-away ease, convenience has cost us our well-being.…Learn More

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.

Research anything and everything Malden

Due to parking restrictions, the Community Care Van will be parked directly in front of the Davenport Memorial Home at 70 Salem St. Do you have questions or concerns about your blood pressure or diabetes? Come talk to us! We can help answer your questions.…Learn More

Picture books, songs, rhymes, and a simple craft in the Children's Room. Recommended for ages 3-5, no registration required.

Young Adults in the 5th through 12th grade with parental permission are invited to experience the alien worlds of the Predator films series at the Malden Public Library. Join us on Thursday, April 30th from 3-5 PM for a feature film, some snacks and light refreshments in the Maccario Room.…Learn More

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

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

Join Panda for craft time. Recommended for 3-5+

Come explore the art collection in the Converse Memorial Building!

Research anything and everything Malden

This program features songs, nursery rhymes, and a simple picture book for infants and young children. A fun way to enrich your child's literacy! Recommended for ages 6 months to 4 years.

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

The Library 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group meets via Zoom on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30am to 11:30am. Informal networking takes place from 9am to 9:30am and 11:30am to noon. If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a new career direction, re-entering the job market after a long employment gap, or recently retired and looking for your "Encore Career," this networking group program is perfect for you! Remember, 85% of jobs are found through networking!Join us in a professional forum for networking with peers in a safe and comfortable environment conducive to developing new relationships and developing skills and strategies to help in your career transition.…Learn More

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.

Research anything and everything Malden

Movie Night: TBA

The public is invited to join the Friends of the Malden Public Library for meetings and fund-raising events. The Friends usually meet on the first Tuesday of every month. The May meeting has been rescheduled to Weds May 6th.

Picture books, songs, rhymes, and a simple craft in the Children's Room. Recommended for ages 3-5, no registration required.

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

This program features songs, nursery rhymes, and a simple picture book for infants and young children. A fun way to enrich your child's literacy! Recommended for ages 6 months to 4 years.

Come explore the art collection in the Converse Memorial Building!

Research anything and everything Malden

This program features songs, nursery rhymes, and a simple picture book for infants and young children. A fun way to enrich your child's literacy! Recommended for ages 6 months to 4 years.

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.

Research anything and everything Malden

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.…Learn More

Picture books, songs, rhymes, and a simple craft in the Children's Room. Recommended for ages 3-5, no registration required.

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

Join Panda for craft time. Recommended for 3-5+

Come explore the art collection in the Converse Memorial Building!

Research anything and everything Malden

This program features songs, nursery rhymes, and a simple picture book for infants and young children. A fun way to enrich your child's literacy! Recommended for ages 6 months to 4 years.

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

The Library 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group meets via Zoom on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30am to 11:30am. Informal networking takes place from 9am to 9:30am and 11:30am to noon. If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a new career direction, re-entering the job market after a long employment gap, or recently retired and looking for your "Encore Career," this networking group program is perfect for you! Remember, 85% of jobs are found through networking!Join us in a professional forum for networking with peers in a safe and comfortable environment conducive to developing new relationships and developing skills and strategies to help in your career transition.…Learn More

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.

Research anything and everything Malden

Haitian Culture Night: TBA

Picture books, songs, rhymes, and a simple craft in the Children's Room. Recommended for ages 3-5, no registration required.

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

Come explore the art collection in the Converse Memorial Building!

Research anything and everything Malden

This program features songs, nursery rhymes, and a simple picture book for infants and young children. A fun way to enrich your child's literacy! Recommended for ages 6 months to 4 years.

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.

Research anything and everything Malden

Picture books, songs, rhymes, and a simple craft in the Children's Room. Recommended for ages 3-5, no registration required.

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

Join Panda for craft time. Recommended for 3-5+

Come explore the art collection in the Converse Memorial Building!

Research anything and everything Malden

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

The Library 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group meets via Zoom on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30am to 11:30am. Informal networking takes place from 9am to 9:30am and 11:30am to noon. If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a new career direction, re-entering the job market after a long employment gap, or recently retired and looking for your "Encore Career," this networking group program is perfect for you! Remember, 85% of jobs are found through networking!Join us in a professional forum for networking with peers in a safe and comfortable environment conducive to developing new relationships and developing skills and strategies to help in your career transition.…Learn More

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.

Research anything and everything Malden

Picture books, songs, rhymes, and a simple craft in the Children's Room. Recommended for ages 3-5, no registration required.

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

Come explore the art collection in the Converse Memorial Building!

Research anything and everything Malden

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.

Research anything and everything Malden

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.…Learn More

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

Come explore the art collection in the Converse Memorial Building!

Research anything and everything Malden

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

The Library 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group meets via Zoom on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30am to 11:30am. Informal networking takes place from 9am to 9:30am and 11:30am to noon. If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a new career direction, re-entering the job market after a long employment gap, or recently retired and looking for your "Encore Career," this networking group program is perfect for you! Remember, 85% of jobs are found through networking!Join us in a professional forum for networking with peers in a safe and comfortable environment conducive to developing new relationships and developing skills and strategies to help in your career transition.…Learn More

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.