We are excited to announce the Friends of the Malden Public Library’s 2026 Wine Tasting Gala will be held on Friday, May 15 at 7:00pm! During this annual fundraising event, supporters of the Malden Public Library will arrive in our historical Converse Memorial Building and Art Galleries to enjoy wines from around the world, sample menus from local restaurants, and bid in our Silent Auction. This is the Friends’ most memorable social event of the season, attracting hundreds of people and selling out year after year. All proceeds from the gala will go towards Library resources including book readings and discussions, concerts and art exhibits, museum passes, supplies for children’s programs, books and graphic novels for young adults, videos, CDs, DVDs, large-print books, and more.

All wine and mocktail samples will be available for purchase from Kappy's Fine Wines & Spirits. You will receive 10% off your order when you buy 6 or more bottles. 10% of all sales will be donated to the Malden Public Library.

Stay tuned to hear about our Silent Auction items.

$50 tickets will include the wine tasting from 7:00-9:00PM, food, music, silent auction, and of course wine.

$75 VIP tickets will include a tour of the Art Galleries from 6:30-7:00PM.

Tickets can be purchased online through our Give Butter website or in person at the library.

https://givebutter.com/2026-wine-tasting-gala

More information:

https://maldenpubliclibrary.org/

https://www.friendsofmaldenlibrary.org/