Melrose Public Library | 69 West Emerson Street ~ Melrose MA ~ 02176 ~ 781-665-2313
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Melrose Public Library | 69 West Emerson Street ~ Melrose MA ~ 02176 ~ 781-665-2313
National Library Week Books for Kids
National Library Week is April 19-25, 2026. Celebrate with great books from the Children’s Room that highlight the valuable role libraries, librarians, and library workers play in transforming lives and […]
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The Author’s Corner with Alison Simcox & Douglas Heath
The Author’s Corner with Alison Simcox and Douglas Heath Tuesday, May 19, 2026 7:00 – 8:00 PM, Lower Level Meeting Room Register online to reserve your seat! Authors Douglas Heath […]
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Teen Game Time! (Teens Ages 11-18)
Spend the afternoon at the Library eating snacks and playing board games! For teens ages 11-18. Friday, April 24th 3:00 – 4:30pm Registration required, sign up online.
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Axolotl Painting Afternoon with Pop Up Art School (Teens ages 11-18)
Teens ages 11 – 18 Tuesday, May 5th, 4:00 – 5:30pm Registration required. Register online. Teens ages 11-18: Paint an adorable smiling axolotl in Kawaii style with Pop up […]
Read more »
Matt Heaton Music
Join Matt Heaton on Thursday, April 23 at 11:00 am for a musical program for kids and families of all ages. Move, shake, and have fun as you sing along […]
Read more »
Melrose Seed Library
Melrose Seed Library is OPEN for the 2026 Growing Season! Hosted by the Melrose Public Library Sponsored & Organized by the Melrose Community Garden Seeds generously donated by High Mowing […]
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High School Volunteer Opportunity: Friends of the MPL Book Sale
Would you like to earn community service hours while helping the Friends of the Melrose Public Library? This volunteer opportunity involves assisting the Friends of the Library during the Friends […]
Read more »
2026 Mass Center For the Book Reading Challenge
12 Months 12 Books How the challenge works:
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Kids’ Groups
Our interest groups offer a space for kids to get together, make friends, and discuss books and other literary-related topics. Kids will have a chance to explore various activities to […]
Read more »
Virtual Art Talk Afternoons
Join us virtually for a variety of art history webinars during the month of April! A Sisterhood Of Sculptors — American Expatriates In Rome Thursday, April 9, 2:00 – 3:00 […]
Read more »
Adult Crafting Night
Adult Crafting Night: Felted Sunflower on a Hoop with Pop-Up Art School Wednesday, May 13, 2026 7:00 – 8:30 PM, Lower Level, Discovery Room Register online starting May 6th! Pop-Up […]
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Fun on Creativebug
April Fun on Creativebug! April’s classes are all about playful creativity and fresh inspiration. It’s the perfect month to explore new ideas and let your creativity bloom! Using your library […]
Read more »
Coffee Cupping
Coffee Cupping with Rob Fitzgibbon Saturday, April 25, 2026 10:30 – 11:30 AM – Lower Level Meeting Room Register online starting April 11th as seats are limited! If you love […]
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VIRTUAL – Job Search Help
JOB SEARCH HELP — Job Hunting Do’s and Don’ts Wednesday, April 29, 2026 9:30 – 10:30 AM via Zoom Register online! Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom […]
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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 […]
Read more »
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 […]
Read more »
Library Newsletter
Receive our MPL newsletter in your email each month! Sign up now to receive all the latest information on Melrose Public Library services and events!
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Library News
National Library Week Books for Kids
April 5, 2026
National Library Week is April 19-25, 2026. Celebrate with great books from the Children’s Room that highlight the valuable role libraries, librarians, and library workers […]
The Author’s Corner with Alison Simcox & Douglas Heath
April 2, 2026
The Author’s Corner with Alison Simcox and Douglas Heath Tuesday, May 19, 2026 7:00 – 8:00 PM, Lower Level Meeting Room Register online to reserve […]
Teen Game Time! (Teens Ages 11-18)
March 20, 2026
Spend the afternoon at the Library eating snacks and playing board games! For teens ages 11-18. Friday, April 24th 3:00 – 4:30pm Registration required, sign […]
Axolotl Painting Afternoon with Pop Up Art School (Teens ages 11-18)
March 20, 2026
Teens ages 11 – 18 Tuesday, May 5th, 4:00 – 5:30pm Registration required. Register online. Teens ages 11-18: Paint an adorable smiling axolotl in […]
Matt Heaton Music
March 13, 2026
Join Matt Heaton on Thursday, April 23 at 11:00 am for a musical program for kids and families of all ages. Move, shake, and have […]
Melrose Seed Library
March 13, 2026
Melrose Seed Library is OPEN for the 2026 Growing Season! Hosted by the Melrose Public Library Sponsored & Organized by the Melrose Community Garden Seeds […]
High School Volunteer Opportunity: Friends of the MPL Book Sale
March 10, 2026
Would you like to earn community service hours while helping the Friends of the Melrose Public Library? This volunteer opportunity involves assisting the Friends of […]
2026 Mass Center For the Book Reading Challenge
March 7, 2026
12 Months 12 Books How the challenge works:
MPL Hours
Mon – Thur: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.*
Fri & Sat : 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday: 2 – 5 p.m. (made possible again by the Override!)
* Upper Level closes at 8 pm (Children’s Room, Teen Room, and Upper Lobby)
Newsletter
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Melrose Public Library newsletter
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library services and upcoming events!
MPL Digital Heritage Collection
Libby and OverDrive
National Library Week Books for Kids
National Library Week is April 19-25, 2026. Celebrate with great books from the Children’s Room that highlight the valuable role libraries, librarians, and library workers play in transforming lives and […]
Read more »
The Author’s Corner with Alison Simcox & Douglas Heath
The Author’s Corner with Alison Simcox and Douglas Heath Tuesday, May 19, 2026 7:00 – 8:00 PM, Lower Level Meeting Room Register online to reserve your seat! Authors Douglas Heath […]
Read more »
Teen Game Time! (Teens Ages 11-18)
Spend the afternoon at the Library eating snacks and playing board games! For teens ages 11-18. Friday, April 24th 3:00 – 4:30pm Registration required, sign up online.
Read more »
Axolotl Painting Afternoon with Pop Up Art School (Teens ages 11-18)
Teens ages 11 – 18 Tuesday, May 5th, 4:00 – 5:30pm Registration required. Register online. Teens ages 11-18: Paint an adorable smiling axolotl in Kawaii style with Pop up […]
Read more »
Matt Heaton Music
Join Matt Heaton on Thursday, April 23 at 11:00 am for a musical program for kids and families of all ages. Move, shake, and have fun as you sing along […]
Read more »
Melrose Seed Library
Melrose Seed Library is OPEN for the 2026 Growing Season! Hosted by the Melrose Public Library Sponsored & Organized by the Melrose Community Garden Seeds generously donated by High Mowing […]
Read more »
High School Volunteer Opportunity: Friends of the MPL Book Sale
Would you like to earn community service hours while helping the Friends of the Melrose Public Library? This volunteer opportunity involves assisting the Friends of the Library during the Friends […]
Read more »
2026 Mass Center For the Book Reading Challenge
12 Months 12 Books How the challenge works:
Read more »
Kids’ Groups
Our interest groups offer a space for kids to get together, make friends, and discuss books and other literary-related topics. Kids will have a chance to explore various activities to […]
Read more »
Virtual Art Talk Afternoons
Join us virtually for a variety of art history webinars during the month of April! A Sisterhood Of Sculptors — American Expatriates In Rome Thursday, April 9, 2:00 – 3:00 […]
Read more »
Adult Crafting Night
Adult Crafting Night: Felted Sunflower on a Hoop with Pop-Up Art School Wednesday, May 13, 2026 7:00 – 8:30 PM, Lower Level, Discovery Room Register online starting May 6th! Pop-Up […]
Read more »
Fun on Creativebug
April Fun on Creativebug! April’s classes are all about playful creativity and fresh inspiration. It’s the perfect month to explore new ideas and let your creativity bloom! Using your library […]
Read more »
Coffee Cupping
Coffee Cupping with Rob Fitzgibbon Saturday, April 25, 2026 10:30 – 11:30 AM – Lower Level Meeting Room Register online starting April 11th as seats are limited! If you love […]
Read more »
VIRTUAL – Job Search Help
JOB SEARCH HELP — Job Hunting Do’s and Don’ts Wednesday, April 29, 2026 9:30 – 10:30 AM via Zoom Register online! Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom […]
Read more »
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 […]
Read more »
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 […]
Read more »
Library Newsletter
Receive our MPL newsletter in your email each month! Sign up now to receive all the latest information on Melrose Public Library services and events!
Read more »
Library News
National Library Week Books for Kids
April 5, 2026
National Library Week is April 19-25, 2026. Celebrate with great books from the Children’s Room that highlight the valuable role libraries, librarians, and library workers […]
The Author’s Corner with Alison Simcox & Douglas Heath
April 2, 2026
The Author’s Corner with Alison Simcox and Douglas Heath Tuesday, May 19, 2026 7:00 – 8:00 PM, Lower Level Meeting Room Register online to reserve […]
Teen Game Time! (Teens Ages 11-18)
March 20, 2026
Spend the afternoon at the Library eating snacks and playing board games! For teens ages 11-18. Friday, April 24th 3:00 – 4:30pm Registration required, sign […]
Axolotl Painting Afternoon with Pop Up Art School (Teens ages 11-18)
March 20, 2026
Teens ages 11 – 18 Tuesday, May 5th, 4:00 – 5:30pm Registration required. Register online. Teens ages 11-18: Paint an adorable smiling axolotl in […]
Matt Heaton Music
March 13, 2026
Join Matt Heaton on Thursday, April 23 at 11:00 am for a musical program for kids and families of all ages. Move, shake, and have […]
Melrose Seed Library
March 13, 2026
Melrose Seed Library is OPEN for the 2026 Growing Season! Hosted by the Melrose Public Library Sponsored & Organized by the Melrose Community Garden Seeds […]
High School Volunteer Opportunity: Friends of the MPL Book Sale
March 10, 2026
Would you like to earn community service hours while helping the Friends of the Melrose Public Library? This volunteer opportunity involves assisting the Friends of […]
2026 Mass Center For the Book Reading Challenge
March 7, 2026
12 Months 12 Books How the challenge works:
MPL Hours
Mon – Thur: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.*
Fri & Sat : 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday: 2 – 5 p.m. (made possible again by the Override!)
* Upper Level closes at 8 pm (Children’s Room, Teen Room, and Upper Lobby)
Newsletter
Sign up for the
Melrose Public Library newsletter
to receive information
in your email inbox
on
library services and upcoming events!
MPL Digital Heritage Collection
Libby and OverDrive