Melrose Public Library

Join in the Children’s Room and the Massachusetts Horticultural Society’s Plantmobile on November 3 at 1:00 pm for an afternoon of botanical fun about Ecosystems on your day off school! […]

Join Roman Music Therapy with the Melrose Public Library for an engaging children’s music program with fun songs, movements, and more on Tuesday, October 6. Sprouting Melodies is a music […]

A Secret Chord – Celebrating the Songs of Leonard Cohen Thursday, November 5, 2026 7:00 – 8:30 PM, Lower Level Meeting Room Register online to reserve your seat! Join us […]

October is the spookiest month of the year, according to some. Whether you want to read ghost stories or learn about witches in history, the Children’s Department has books for […]

Teen programs are open to teens in grades 6th – 12th only. Calling all gamers in grades 6th – 12th: stop by to snack, socialize, and play Mario Kart and […]

Elementary-aged kids can join the staff of the Children’s Room for an afternoon workshop of creative fun. Learn a new skill and explore creative outlets while meeting new friends. Creative […]

Our interest groups offer a space for kids to get together, make friends, and discuss books and other literary-related topics. Kids will have a chance to explore various activities to […]

Teen programs are open to teens in grades 6th – 12th only. Prepare for the latest Hunger Games movie adaptation with a rewatch of the original Hunger Games movie! While […]

12 Months 12 Books How the challenge works:

October Fun on Creativebug! Check out the newest projects available in October! Using your library card and PIN, create your own account for FREE and nurture your creative side with 1000+ video […]

Virtual – Historical Fiction Book Recs with Bestselling Author Greer Macallister (subbing for Jane!) Tuesday, July 14, 2026 6:30-7:00 PM via Zoom Register Online! This month Jane Healey is on […]

Indigenous People in the Colonial Melrose Imagination with Jim Bennett Wednesday, November 18, 2026 7:00 – 8:30 PM, Lower Level Meeting Room Register online to reserve your seat! For thousands […]

The Author’s Corner with Peggy Bendroth in conversation with Ellen Holtzman Monday, November 30, 2026 7:00 – 8:30 PM, Lower Level Meeting Room Register online to reserve your seat! Peggy […]

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 […]

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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