Melrose Public Library

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and its 2025 theme, “Collective Heritage: Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future,” with great books from the Children’s Room that recognize the history, journey, and achievements of Hispanic and Latinx American communities. Learn about specific champions who pioneer change and shape the future, inspiring others to achieve success (NCHEPM). These are wonderful books to read this month and all year!

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Biographies

Anthologies

History

Folklore/Traditions

Hispanic Heritage Month is September 15th – October 15th to commemorate the variety of Latin American Independence Days. Celebrate this month with great books from the Children’s Room that recognize and honor the enduring legacy of Hispanic and Latino history and culture. These are wonderful books to read this month and all year!

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Board Books

Picture Books

Chapter Books

Graphic Novels

August is slipping away, which means one thing – it’s almost the first day of school! Whether it’s your first day ever, your first day in a new school, or just your favorite time of year, check out some books for the new school year from the Children’s Department.

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Picture Books

Shorter Chapter Books

Graphic Novels

Longer Chapter Books

August is American Artist Appreciation Month. Celebrate this month with great books from the Children’s Department about celebrating contributions and achievements of artists from the United States and the impact their work has on the world around us. These are wonderful books to read this month and all year!

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Artists

Art Around Us

Become an Artist Yourself!

May is Asian American, Native Hawai’ian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Celebrate this month with great books from the Children’s Department about the history, traditions, and diversity that make up the rich cultural tapestry of the AANHPI community and its influential figures. These are wonderful books to read this month and all year!

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Celebrations

Picture Books

Graphic Novels

Chapter Books

March is Women’s History Month. Celebrate this month with great books from the Children’s Room that commemorate and celebrate of the vital role and achievements of women in American and world history. These are wonderful books to read this month and all year! 

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Female Firsts

Girl Power

Anthologies