Melrose Public Library Book Group

MPL Book Group

– Third Thursdays, 7:00pm –

The Melrose Public Library Book Group meets in-person every third Thursday of the month September through June and is moderated by our Assistant Director, Diane Wall.


November In-Person Meeting: Thursday, November 21, 2024 7:00-8:30 PM Milano Center (201 W Foster St Melrose)

November Title: Switchboard Soldiers by Jennifer Chiaverini

Register online for the in-person November meeting!

Join us for a discussion of Switchboard Soldiers by Jennifer Chiaverini at the Milano Center on Thursday, November 21 at 7:00 PM. Physical copies are available at the Melrose Public Library.  Limited e-book and e-audiobook copies may be available through Libby by Overdrive. Unlimited e-book and e-audiobook copies are available through the hoopla app to Melrose residents.

During the library’s renovation project, the Milano Center has generously offered us a room for our meeting.  Please check in at the front door by 7:00 PM.

Can’t attend in-person? Check out the Virtual MPL Book Group – same book, different date and on Zoom!


December In-Person Meeting: Thursday, December 19, 2024 7:00-8:30 PM Milano Center (201 W Foster St Melrose)

December Title: Please bring a gift-wrapped book for a Yankee Book Swap!

Register online for the in-person December meeting!

Each of us can talk about the book that we brought to the swap. Holiday treats will be served!

(No assigned book this month. If you would like to read ahead for the February
discussion, pick up a copy of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn at the Beebe.)