Melrose Public Library

National Library Week is celebrated every April. Celebrate with great books from the Children’s Room that honor our nation’s libraries and library workers. This year’s theme, “Drawn to the Library” celebrates the millions of people across the country who visit their libraries every week. What’s the draw? Everything. Whatever draws you in, the library has something for everyone. These are wonderful books to read this month and all year!

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We Love Books!

Librarians We Love

Libraries in History

It happened in a library…

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 (Transitionabilities). Celebrate this month by showing support and inclusion for those diagnosed with autism, as well as enjoying some wonderful books from the Children’s Room with autistic characters, about famous autistic people, and about Autism Spectrum Disorder. These are wonderful books to read this month and all year!

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Picture Books

Shorter Chapter Books

Longer Chapter Books

Nonfiction

Celebrate Women’s History Month and the 2025 theme, “Moving Forward Together!: Women Educating and Inspiring Generations,” with great books from the Children’s Room celebrating the collective strength and influence of women who have dedicated their lives to education, mentorship, and leadership (NWHA). Through their efforts, women have served as an inspiration for all generations — both past and present. These are wonderful books to read this month and all year! 

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Educators

Changemakers

Movements

Inspiring the Next Generation

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

Celebrate Black History Month and its 2025 theme, “African Americans and Labor,” with great books from the Children’s Room focusing on the various and profound ways that work and working of all kinds intersect with the collective experiences of Black people (ASALH). Black people’s work has been transformational throughout the U.S., Africa, and the Diaspora, and this year’s theme seeks to highlight and celebrate the potent impact of this work. These are wonderful books to read this month and all year!

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Innovators

Key Moments

Anthologies

February is Black History Month. Celebrate this month with great books from the Children’s Department about the history of the Black community and its influential figures. These are wonderful books to read this month and all year!

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History

Celebrations

Biographies

Identity