• Relocation Dates

    The library is currently closed while we move back to our newly renovated West Emerson Street location! While staff is busy packing and setting up the new space, our neighboring libraries […]

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  • Virtual Author Hour: Marie Benedict

    AUTHOR HOUR IN MASSACHUSETTS: Bestselling Author Marie Benedict Wednesday, April 2, 2025 7:00-8:00 PM via Zoom Register online! Bestselling author Marie Benedict will discuss her new historical fiction mystery, The Queens […]

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  • Autism Acceptance Month Books for Kids

    April is Autism Acceptance Month. This year’s theme is “Celebrating Differences,” which encourages everyone to see that each person is unique and their differences are a normal part of life […]

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  • Fun on Creativebug

    April Fun on Creativebug! Make something beautiful this April! From gardening projects to quilts, there’s something for everyone! Using your library card and PIN, create your own account for FREE and nurture […]

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  • Virtual – Historical Fiction Book Recs with Jane Healey

    Virtual – Historical Fiction Book Recs with Bestselling Author, Jane Healey Tuesday, April 8, 2025 6:30-7:00 PM via Zoom Register Online! Love Historical Fiction but not sure what to read […]

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  • Mass Center for the Book 2025 Reading Challenge

    How it Works: January: A book published or about the year you were born February: A book with the name of a city in the title March: A book about someone with a marginalized identity April: A book about books, bookstores, or […]

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  • Virtual – Women’s Fiction Book Recs with Kristan Higgins

    Virtual – Women’s Fiction Book Recs with Bestselling Author, Kristan Higgins Thursday, April 17, 2025 6:30 – 7:00 PM via Zoom Register Online! Love Women’s Fiction but not sure what […]

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  • The Author’s Corner – Paul Clerici

    The Author’s Corner with Paul Clerici Wednesday, April 23, 2025 7:00 PM – Lower Level Meeting Room Register online or with a library staff member to reserve your seat for […]

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  • Melrose Public Library Digital Archive

    Catch up on the news of the day! What was Melrose like over a hundred years ago?! Find out by visiting Melrose Public Library Digital Archive to read local historical […]

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  • Library Newsletter

    Receive our MPL newsletter in your email each month! Sign up now to receive all the latest information on Melrose Public Library services and events!

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  • Melrose Public Library Mission Statement

    Mission Melrose Public Library’s staff, building and collections provide a portal for all to explore, imagine and engage. The library is where literacy, local history and community connect!   Vision […]

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Library News

Relocation Dates

The library is currently closed while we move back to our newly renovated West Emerson Street location! While staff is busy packing and setting up the […]

Fun on Creativebug

April Fun on Creativebug! Make something beautiful this April! From gardening projects to quilts, there’s something for everyone! Using your library card and PIN, create your […]