Melrose Public Library Digital Archive
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 newspapers from 1870 to 1924.
Category Archives: Collections
Teen Reads For Black History Month
February is Black History Month. Celebrate and honor this observance by checking out these incredible Young Adult books from Black authors!
Click on a book cover to view the title in our library catalog, learn more about it, and place it on hold. You can also visit the library to find these books and more!
Teen Reads for National Native American Heritage Month
November is National Native American Heritage Month. Check out these amazing reads by and/or about Native people from North America!
Click on a book cover to view the title in our library catalog, learn more about it, and place it on hold. Or, visit the library to find these titles and more on display during November!
Teen Reads for Disability Pride Month
July is Disability Pride Month. Observe and celebrate by checking out a teen title featuring a main character with a disability!
Click on a book cover to view the title in our library catalog, learn more about it, and place it on hold. You can also visit the library to check out these books and more!
Teen Reads for LGBTQ+ Pride Month
June is LGBTQ+ Pride month. Celebrate by checking out some fantastic titles about and/or by people in the community!
Click on a book cover to view the title in our library catalog, learn more about it, and place it on hold.
Want more recommendations? Ask a librarian!
Melrose Public Library Mission Statement
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
Melrose Public Library– where people of all ages, experiences, abilities and beliefs can belong. As a 21st century community institution with roots in the late 19th century, the library is grounded in the present and has its sights set on the future. Carefully curated resources provide wide access to books, media, and technology. Skilled and welcoming staff design innovative programming to foster individual growth and enhance community engagement. The Melrose Public Library offers places to meet, study, read, engage in civic discourse and share all our stories.