Melrose Public Library

Library Holiday Schedule: Sunday, January 19 – CLOSED Monday, January 20 – CLOSED Martin Luther King Jr. Day

After years of careful planning and preparation, the construction phase of the Melrose Public Library renovation project is finally here.  For the duration of the construction phase of the project… […]

If you’re looking for the newest books in the Children’s Room, look no further! Each week, the list of newest additions is updated and available on the main page of […]

January Fun on Creativebug! Start the New Year with a fresh perspective through mindful and cozy crafting. Explore the newest Creativebug classes designed to inspire you! Using your library card […]

Virtual – Women’s Fiction Book Recs with Bestselling Author, Kristan Higgins Thursday, January 16, 2025 6:30 – 7:00 PM via Zoom Register Online! Love Women’s Fiction but not sure what […]

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 […]

Author Hour in Massachusetts – Scott Turow & Alafair Burke Thursday, January 23, 2025 7:00 – 8:00 PM via Zoom Register Online! Bestselling authors Scott Turow (Presumed Guilty) and Alafair […]

Author Hour in Massachusetts – Fiona Davis Monday, January 27, 2025 7:00 – 8:00 PM via Zoom Register Online! Author Fiona Davis will discuss her new historical fiction novel, The […]

Cultural Perspectives in Chocolate with Cocoa Beantown Tuesday, January 28, 2025 7:00—8:00 PM via Zoom Register online! Why do the Swiss love their chocolate so much? Why are the Japanese […]

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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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 […]