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Third, fourth, and fifth graders can join the staff of the Children's Room on Thursday, September 10 from 4:00-5:00 for ...
09/07/2026

Third, fourth, and fifth graders can join the staff of the Children's Room on Thursday, September 10 from 4:00-5:00 for an afternoon workshop of creative fun. Learn a new skill and explore creative outlets while meeting new friends.

This month’s craft: Felt Emotional Support Chickens!

Space is limited, so registration is required. Please register separately for each child attending. Caregivers must remain in the library.

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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to spend the night at the library? Guess what - your stuffie friend can fin...
09/06/2026

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to spend the night at the library? Guess what - your stuffie friend can find out! The Children's Room is hosting a sleepover for stuffed animals on Thursday, September 10. Sorry, only stuffies can sleep over - kids have to go home.

Bring a stuffie friend to the Children's Room between 1:00-5:00 PM to register them, read them a goodnight story, and tuck them in for the night. Stuffies will make new friends, explore the library - even the back rooms! - and learn about what the library has to offer. In the morning, come pick up your stuffie friend when the sleepover fun is done and see pictures of their adventures.

This program is for children ages 0-11. One stuffie/doll per child only.

Drop off and registration will occur from 1-5 pm on Thursday, September 10.

Pickup will occur during the library's open hours (10 am - 5 pm) on Friday, September 11.

Join us TODAY Friday, September 4, 2026 for a Movie Matinee for Adults!Doors open at 1:00 PM, movie starts at 1:15 PMVis...
09/04/2026

Join us TODAY Friday, September 4, 2026 for a Movie Matinee for Adults!

Doors open at 1:00 PM, movie starts at 1:15 PM

Visit the Library Website for full movie information and to reserve your seat: https://buff.ly/QsQby8N

Light refreshments will be served!

The Helping Hand meets the 1st Wednesday of the Month (starting 9/9) from 4:00-5:00 pm! All kindergarten and 1st grade c...
09/04/2026

The Helping Hand meets the 1st Wednesday of the Month (starting 9/9) from 4:00-5:00 pm! All kindergarten and 1st grade children are welcome, registration recommended: https://melrosepubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/the-helping-hand-grades-k-1-7/

Calling all kindergarteners and first graders who want to meet new friends, read fun books, and grow kindness in the world! Join a kids' book group with the Melrose Public Library Children's Room.

This month's book: The Kindness Book by Todd Parr

Kids' groups are based on grade level only. Please sign children up for the kids' group that matches their grade level. Kids will get a chance to meet, connect, and discuss with grade level peers, whether the book/activity is an easy or more time-consuming one for them.

Registration is not required, but is recommended to get a reminder for the group meeting and to find out more about the activity for the month. Caregivers must remain in the Children's Room for the duration of the program.

Join the Children’s Room and Little Songbook Opera TODAY September 1 at 2:00 pm for an afternoon filled with music and c...
09/01/2026

Join the Children’s Room and Little Songbook Opera TODAY September 1 at 2:00 pm for an afternoon filled with music and color before school starts! No registration necessary but space is limited. Doors will be open until room is filled.

Participants will engage with 5 professional musicians, while leaning into their creative side with water color painting, a color mixing experiment, and a rainbow dance party. Come on a colorful adventure with us as we explore color through music and movement!

Learn more about Little Songbook Opera and this program: https://melrosepubliclibrary.org/childrens-room/an-afternoon-with-roy-g-and-biv-ages-4/

Join our next MPL History Book Group meeting, Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 7PM in-person! The topic is “Causes and Co...
09/01/2026

Join our next MPL History Book Group meeting, Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 7PM in-person! The topic is “Causes and Consequences of the American Civil War”. Learn more: https://buff.ly/0ukW56R & sign up now: https://melrosepubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/history-book-group-adults-36/

Read a non-fiction book or article, or even listen to a podcast of your choosing related to the lead up or time after the American Civil War (50 year range on either side of the war). If you need help finding a related book, check out this selection of titles which is just a small sampling of what is available through the NOBLE library system: https://melrosepubliclibrary.org/causes-and-consequences-of-the-american-civil-war/. The library also has a wide source of journals at your fingertips through our Digital Library if you do not want to commit to a full book! https://melrosepubliclibrary.org/digital-library-2/

Everyone is welcome, whether you read a book and want to share or just want to listen and learn!

UPDATE: Elevator is now available.—Melrose Public Library's elevator is currently unavailable. All levels are accessible...
08/31/2026

UPDATE: Elevator is now available.

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Melrose Public Library's elevator is currently unavailable. All levels are accessible by stairs. We apologize for the inconvenience.

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69 West Emerson Street
Melrose, MA
02176

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Monday 10am - 9pm
Tuesday 10am - 9pm
Wednesday 10am - 9pm
Thursday 10am - 9pm
Friday 10am - 5pm

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