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Friends of the Malden Public Library outline outreach calendar, fundraising and diversity plan
Summary
The Friends of the Malden Public Library presented their 2025 events calendar to the Malden City Council, highlighting expanded community outreach, partnerships with city departments and a plan to diversify membership.
The Friends of the Malden Public Library told the Malden City Council on June 10 that it has expanded its community outreach and is increasing partnerships with local groups to support library programming and fundraising.
The group’s president, identified in the meeting as the presenter for the Friends, said the organization’s two principal goals are to grow and develop membership to reflect the city’s diversity and to partner with Malden businesses and organizations “for mutual support.” The presenter noted the Friends revived outreach after COVID and listed a calendar of community events where the Friends provide books and recruitment for new members.
The group said it participated this year in…
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