Melrose Public Library

The library will be closed on Monday, May 25th, in observance of Memorial Day.

The Massachusetts Children’s Book Award was established as a program to encourage children to read great books. 25 books are nominated each year as excellent titles for 9-12 year olds […]

Join Peter Sheridan on Saturday, May 23 at 10:30 am for a musical program for kids and families of all ages. Move, shake, and have fun as you sing along […]

Join Roman Music Therapy with the Melrose Public Library for an engaging children’s music program with fun songs, movements, and more on Tuesday, May 5. Sprouting Melodies is a music […]

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Celebrate this month with great books from the Children’s Room that champion the importance of destigmatizing mental health. These books highlight ways to normalize […]

Join us virtually for a variety of art history webinars during the month of May! Gardens Depicted in Artwork Thursday, May 7, 2:00 – 3:00 PM via Zoom Register online! […]

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

Armchair Travel to Croatia Tuesday, May 26, 2026 2:00 – 3:00 PM via Zoom Register online! **PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants […]

12 Months 12 Books How the challenge works:

Yoga for Spring with Michelle Heron Wednesday afternoons – May 20 & 27 and June 3 & 10 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM, Lower Level Meeting Room Classes are free and open […]

Adult Crafting Night: Copper Bookmark Workshop Thursday, June 11, 2026 6:30 – 8:00 PM – Lower Level, Discovery Room Register online as space is limited! Registration opens Thursday, June 4 […]

Virtual – Historical Fiction Book Recs with Jane Healey Tuesday, June 9, 2026 6:30-7:00 PM via Zoom Register Online! Love Historical Fiction but not sure what to read next? Join […]

Did Melrose Have an American Revolution? with Jim Bennett Wednesday, June 17, 2026 7:00 – 8:30 PM, Lower Level Meeting Room Register online to reserve your seat! In this year […]

 Melrose Seed Library is OPEN for the 2026 Growing Season! Hosted by the Melrose Public Library Sponsored & Organized by the Melrose Community Garden Seeds generously donated by High Mowing […]

Virtual – Mystery/Thriller Book Recs with Bestselling Author, Hank Phillippi Ryan Wednesday, June 17, 2026 6:30 – 7:00 PM via Zoom Register online! Love Mysteries and Thrillers but not sure […]

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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