3rd Annual Haitian Culture Night At The Malden Public Library

Please join us on Wednesday, May 20, 2026: 6:00-8:00pm for our 3rd Annual Haitian Culture Night filled with Haitian art, poetry, music, books, language, and food.

Our featured guests include Haitian artist, Professor Joel Renfort, who will discuss his art, poetry, and will give a talk about the “Dialogue of two LAMPS: Magloire Saint-Aude and Franketienne.” The AO Malden High School Step Team is our other featured guest of the evening. Don’t miss the chance to see these amazing performers. Don't miss their incredible performance!

Erga Pierette, 1st Vice President NAACP Mystic Valley Branch and Dean of Community, Culture and Equity, Malden Catholic will be our emcee for the night and will read some Haitian poetry and will talk about Haiti.

Please join us for some samples of popular Haitian foods from Grêp Kafé. Start learning Haitian Creole with one of our language apps, check out some books in Haitian Creole for kids and adults, and learn a little bit about Haiti and the country’s interesting historical connection to Malden, Massachusetts.

This event is generously co-sponsored by the Friends Of The Malden Public Library and co-sponsored by the NAACP Mystic Valley Branch. Everyone is welcome to join us at this all-ages event. We look forward to seeing you there!