Melrose Public Library

The Author’s Corner “Boston Marathon at 130” with Paul Clerici Tuesday, April 14, 2026 7:00 – 8:30 PM – Lower Level Meeting Room Register online to reserve your seat! Join […]

Teens ages 11-18: Create miniature art with Shrinky Dinks! You will design art with markers and then we’ll magically shrink it (with a toaster oven).   April 15th, 4:00 – […]

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 […]

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

Join Matt Heaton on Thursday, April 23 at 11:00 am for a musical program for kids and families of all ages. Move, shake, and have fun as you sing along […]

 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 […]

Join us in celebrating Massachusetts Space Week 2026 with a movie matinee for all ages! Lilo & Stitch (2002): Get ready to crash-land on Earth with Stitch, a runaway genetic […]

Would you like to earn community service hours while helping the Friends of the Melrose Public Library? This volunteer opportunity involves assisting the Friends of the Library during the Friends […]

12 Months 12 Books How the challenge works:

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 […]

Join us virtually for a variety of art history webinars during the month of April! A Sisterhood Of Sculptors — American Expatriates In Rome Thursday, April 9, 2:00 – 3:00 […]

Adult Crafting Night: Springtime Folded Book Vase Wednesday, April 15, 2026 7:00 – 8:30 PM – Lower Level, Discovery Room Register online as space is limited! Registration opens Wednesday, April […]

April Fun on Creativebug! April’s classes are all about playful creativity and fresh inspiration. It’s the perfect month to explore new ideas and let your creativity bloom! Using your library […]

Virtual – Women’s Fiction Book Recs with Bestselling Author, Kristan Higgins Thursday, April 16, 2026 6:30 – 7:00 PM via Zoom Register Online for one or all four sessions that […]

Movie Night for Adults: Song Sung Blue Wednesday, April 22, 2026 Doors open: 6:00 PM – Movie starts: 6:15 PM, Lower Level Meeting Room Register to reserve your seat! Song […]

Coffee Cupping with Rob Fitzgibbon Saturday, April 25, 2026 10:30 – 11:30 AM – Lower Level Meeting Room Register online starting April 11th as seats are limited! If you love […]

JOB SEARCH HELP — Job Hunting Do’s and Don’ts Wednesday, April 29, 2026 9:30 – 10:30 AM via Zoom Register online! Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom […]

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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