Third, fourth, and fifth graders are invited to join the staff of the Children's Room for an afternoon workshop of creative fun Thursday 11/6 from 3:30-4:30 PM. Drop in just for the activity or stay for the whole hour. Register & learn more: …epubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/creat…

The library will be closed on Tuesday, November 11th, in observance of Veterans Day.

Kids from K-5 are invited to join the staff of the Children's Room for an afternoon of coloring fun this Monday, November 10th from 3:30-4:30PM. Drop in to de-stress, draw a picture, or color. Stay the whole hour or just part of it. Coloring sheets will be available.

As a reminder, the library will be closed on Tuesday, November 11th, in observance of Veterans Day.

This month, embrace the cozy spirit of the season with handmade projects. melrosepubliclibrary.org/databases/fun-… Using your library card & PIN, create an account for FREE & nurture your creative side with 1000+ video classes in painting, crafting, sewing & more! buff.ly/3cKeWwm

Teens ages 11-18, join us for our monthly Craft & Chat on Tuesday, November 18th, 3:00-4:30pm where we will make mini clay pies! Registration required, sign up here: …epubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/teen-…

Melrose Public Library’s elevator is currently unavailable. The Children’s Room and upper levels will be accessible by stairs. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Check out the November prompt for the Massachusetts Center for the Book 2025 Reading Challenge!! 📚 Learn more about how the @massbook challenge works & join in: buff.ly/GNWvTjP melrosepubliclibrary.org/adult-services…

Join us tomorrow! Teen Study Space is Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:30-5pm, teens ages 11-18 can use the Youth Services Program Room for quiet studying, reading, or quiet group project work. Drop-in, stay for a chunk of time or the entire session. No registration necessary.

Join a virtual discussion of The Gilded Age Christmas Cookbook with Author Becky Libourel Diamond on 11/24 at 7PM! Register & learn more: …epubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtu…. Please note this is a virtual discussion NOT a cooking demo. Sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library.

We had a great time making mini clay pies at our last Teen Craft & Chat! Visit our Calendar of Teen Events to learn about future Teen events at MPL: melrosepubliclibrary.org/teen-zone/teen…

Join our next Tasty Books for Hungry Readers meeting in person on Tuesday, November 25 at 7:30PM! We'll be discussing Adam Roberts’ “Food Person”. Learn more & sign up: …epubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtu…. Physical copies are at the Main Desk and digital copies may be available on Libby.

As a reminder, our Thanksgiving Week Schedule will be coming up: Wed., Nov 26 – Closing at 1 pm Thur., Nov. 27 – Closed Thanksgiving Day Fri., Nov. 28 – Closed Sat., Nov 29 – Open 10am – 5pm Sun., Nov. 30 – Closed

Teens, show off your cookie decorating skills at our Cookie Decorating Contest on Tuesday, December 16th, 3:00 - 4:30pm! For ages 11-18. Registration is required, sign up here: …epubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/teen-…

Happy Thanksgiving from the Melrose Public Library! As a reminder, our schedule this week is: Wed., Nov 26 – Closing at 1 pm Thur., Nov. 27 – Closed Thanksgiving Day Fri., Nov. 28 – Closed Sat., Nov 29 – Open 10am – 5pm Sun., Nov. 30 – Closed

Teens ages 11-18: Join our Cozy Reading Club! Bring your current read or grab one from the Teen Room and cozy up for an hour of reading books, eating snacks, and making friends! Tuesday, December 2nd, 3-4pm, register here: …epubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/teen-…

Marianne Leone is returning to The Author’s Corner at Melrose Public Library! She will be talking about her recent novel, Christina the Astonishing, on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 from 7:00 - 8:30 PM. Learn more and register to reserve a seat: …epubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/the-a…

Our Mitten Tree is up & ready for new winter hats, mittens/gloves, & scarves which will be donated to Housing Families in Malden. We’re also doing Food for Friends; donations will support both The Servant's Heart Food Pantry & The Pantry of Hope. Donations accepted through 1/3/26

Voting is open for our dinosaur names! From your wonderful suggestions, we picked 6 potential names that visitors to the Children's Room can vote on (kids and grown ups). Stop by through Friday, December 19 to cast your vote. Pick your favorite 2 names. One vote per person.