Melrose Public Library

February is Black History Month. 2026 marks a century of national commemorations of Black history. Celebrate this month with great books from the Children’s Room focusing not only on Black history’s value in its contribution to mainstream historical narratives, but also in its resonance in the lives of Black people (ASALH). These are wonderful books to read this month and all year!

Click on a book cover for more information or to see it in our catalog. See a librarian for more suggestions.

Anthologies

History

Celebrations

Picture Books

Chapter Books

Biographies

These were the most checked out books in the Children’s Room this year! Have you read them?

And take a look at the most popular books in each section. Do you like these books too? Have you read the other books in the series? If there are any books you love that you don’t see on the list, be sure to start recommending them to friends – maybe they’ll be on next year’s list!

Board Books

Picture Books

Holiday Books

Readers

Biographies

MCBA

Fiction

Graphic Novels

Nonfiction

November is National Native American Heritage Month. Celebrate this month with great books from the Children’s Room that honor the traditions, languages, and stories of Native American and Alaska Native communities to ensure their rich histories and contributions continue to thrive (NNAHM). These are wonderful books to read this month and all year!

Click on a book cover for more information or to see it in our catalog. See a librarian for more suggestions.

Folklore

Culture

We Are Still Here!

Leaders

History

November 13 is World Kindness Day. Celebrate this day with great books from the Children’s Room that celebrate kindness and inspire us to share it with everyone around us (Random Acts of Kindness). These are wonderful books to read this month and all year!

Click on a book cover for more information or to see it in our catalog. See a librarian for more suggestions.

Picture Books

Graphic Novels

Chapter Books

Nonfiction

Biographies

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 you. And not all the ghost stories are scary!

Click on a book cover for more information or to see it in our catalog. See a librarian for more suggestions.

Picture Books

Shorter Chapter Books

Longer Chapter Books

Graphic Novels

Nonfiction

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!

Click on a book cover for more information or to see it in our catalog. See a librarian for more suggestions.

Biographies

Anthologies

History

Folklore/Traditions