Image description: The logo of the Friends of the Malden Public library, featuring a gargoyle sitting on top of books, superimposed on an image of the Malden Public Library. The text underneath the logo reads “Newsletter”.
Greetings Friends! In case you missed our Wine Tasting Gala fundraiser, we’re coming at you with a recap.
Firstly, thank you to our recent donors! This includes our two new lifetime members and a contribution made through the Fidelity Charitable Donor-Advised Fund!
As a reminder, we updated our website (https://www.friendsofmaldenlibrary.org/) and now have an online donation fund through Give Butter if you know of folks who would like to support the Friends of the Malden Public Library (https://givebutter.com/fmpldonate). If you are interested in becoming a lifetime member, the cost is $500 when it comes time to renew your membership at the end of the year.
Our annual Wine Tasting Gala fundraiser was an incredible success. Guests came dresses in their finest florals in accordance to our “Spring Bloom” theme and enjoyed wine and mocktails from Kappy’s Fine Wine & Spirits (Rte 1, Malden). We thank Kappy’s Fine Wine & Spirits for being a great partner who also donated 10% of all wine orders placed that evening.
We raised over $10,000 from the ticket sales, donations, silent auction, and wine and mocktail purchases. The Friends of the Malden Public Library are grateful for the support of all donors and sponsors to the Wine Tasting Gala, without whom the event would not be possible. The Friends request that you patronize the following sponsors this summer to let them know you appreciate their support of the Malden Public Library.
Nobel Sponsors: Eastern Bank, Trustees of the Malden Public Library
Caldecott Sponsors: A.J. Spadafora Funeral Home, Buckley Brothers, Inc, Malden Trans, Inc.
Short-List Recognitions: Shapiro Legal Group, CRG Graphics, Donnelly & Reed Insurance
Silent Auction sponsors: American Repertory Theater, Bobby C's Ristorante, Boda Borg, Cafe Reynard, Cataldo Ambulance, Denise Russell, Donut Villa Diner, Erica Mei, Exchange Street Bistro, Faces Brewing Co., Franny's Diner, Hugh O'Neill's Restaurant & Pub, John Tramondozzi, Kylie Lee Baker, Martin's Florist & Greenhouse, Master Team Barbershop, Mineirão Steakhouse, New England Coffee, Old Town Trolley Tours, Pearl Street Station Restaurant, Pho Eastern, R.F. Kuang, Rock Spot Climbing, Serenity In the City Salon & Spa, Shaina Lu, Skybound Fitness, Sun Kong, Thaiger Den, The Downtown Paw, The Huntington Theatre, Unfoldid, Wah Lum Kung Fu and Tai Chi Academy, Kira’s Wildflower, Yankee Candle, Yankee Pest Control, Your Coffery, Zenith Comics
Image description: Two tables with the back table holding up a flower arrangement and fruit platter and the front table is covered with plates of desserts like cupcakes.
Image description: A close-up of the majestic floral arrangement with red roses, yellow and orange flowers, decorative leaves and greenery.
Image description: Two hands holding up cups of coffee in front of The Traveling Acoffeecary cart with the owner and barista (Michelle) smiling.
Image description: A table with the silent auction baskets and clipboards with papers to bid on the baskets. Attendees are looking at the baskets.
Image description: Attendees mingling in the Converse Art Gallery. A Friend is serving sandwiches to attendees holding wine glasses.
Image description: Attendees walking down to the first floor of the Converse Art Gallery where there are high-top tables with white table clothes and people mingling.
Image description: Friends Vice President Melissa LaPlant with smiling attendees. Photo taken by Diana Jeong.
Image description: Fabulous attendees smiling and holding wine glasses in front of art. Photo taken by Diana Jeong.
Image description: Friends member, Dave Ball, holding a microphone at the podium with the librarians, announcing the winners of the silent auction while attendees watch.
Upcoming Events
The next Friends meeting is TONIGHT (6/2) at 7 p.m. in the program room of the Malden Public Library.
Below are some upcoming events:
June 19 (Friday), 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Juneteenth Celebration at the Salemwood Fieldhouse (529 Salem St, Malden)
June 25 (Thursday), 1 - 2 p.m.
Malden Public Library Summer Reading Program kick-off at the Malden Public Library (36 Salem St, Malden)June 28 (Sunday), 12 - 4 p.m.
Pride in the Park at Coytemore Lea Park (94 Mountain Ave, Malden)
We hope to see you soon. Thank you for being a Friend!
