Melrose Public Library

Don’t forget to sign up for “The History of Carole King” led by Gary Wenstrup on Monday, March 16, 2026 from 2:00 - 3:00 PM via Zoom: …epubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtu… Sponsored by the Tewksbury Friends of the Library and a collaboration of libraries.

Join Evan Haller of Music at the Blissful for a musical program for kids and families of all ages Saturday, March 14 at 2:00pm. Move, shake, and have fun as you sing along to great songs. No registration necessary for this program. Learn more: …epubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/music…

The first session of the March Virtual Art Talk Afternoons is tomorrow Thursday, March 12 at 2PM! Sign up now for “John Singer Sargent -- A Masterful Stroke Of Genius” and learn more: …epubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/blank…

Calling all kindergarteners & first graders! Join a books and kindness kids' group with the Melrose Public Library Children's Room. The next meeting is Mon. 3/9 from 4-5PM. Registration is not required but is recommended. Learn more & sign up: …epubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/the-h…

The 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 Organic Seeds. Learn more: melrosepubliclibrary.org/collections/me…

There’s still time to join us today, Thursday 3/5 at 2pm est for the next art history webinar, “Raphael: Artist & Visionary”. Learn more and register: …epubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/blank…

Join us for Sprouting Melodies 1 (0-11 months) on Tuesday, March 3 from 10:00—10:45 AM: …epubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/sprou… & Sprouting Melodies 2 (ages 1-3) from 11:00—11:45 AM: …epubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/sprou…

Kids in grades 4 & 5 are invited to join Once Upon a Book TODAY, Wednesday, February 25 from 4:00—5:00 PM: …epubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/once-… This group meets the 4th Wednesday of the Month: 2/25, 3/25, 4/29, 5/27, & 6/24. Registration is not required, but is recommended.

Join the Mass Center For the Book (@MassBook) Reading Challenge! Learn all about it: melrosepubliclibrary.org/library-event/…. February: “a book outside your usual genres”. Not sure what to read? Visit MPL to spin our Genre Wheel or spin the virtual genre wheel online! massbook.org/genre-wheel

There are only a few spots left! Teens ages 11-18 are invited to volunteer at the library and earn community service hours! Tuesday, February 24th from 4-5pm, learn more and register here: …epubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/teen-…

The Melrose Public Library, Melrose Kind, and The Food Drive are teaming up for Peanut Butter Valentines this month! All are invited to give a special “valentine” to their neighbors by donating a jar of peanut butter or jelly for A Servant’s Heart Food Pantry and Pantry of Hope.

As a reminder, the library is closed Monday, February 16th in observance of Presidents Day.

The Melrose Seed Library will soon be open! Join your neighbors & members of the Melrose Community Gardens for a Seed Packing Party! Chat with local gardeners as we repackage seeds into smaller packets for the Seed Library. Please be sure to register! …epubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/melro…

Join the Book Buddies on Tuesday, February 17 from 4-5PM: …epubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/book-… Calling all kids in 2nd & 3rd grade who are looking for a group of friends to talk about books and reading! Every 3rd Tuesday of the Month: 2/17, 3/17, 4/21, 5/19, & 6/16 from 4:00-5:00 pm.

Join us for the next art history webinar, “École de Nancy & The Art Nouveau Movement”, on Thursday, February 12, from 2:00 - 3:00 PM via Zoom. Learn more & register now: …epubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/blank…

Sign up now for the monthly virtual program “Historical Fiction Book Recommendations with Jane Healey”. The next session is TOMORROW Tuesday, 2/10 from 6:30-7:00 PM. Register and learn more: …epubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtu…

The 2026 Winter Olympics are underway until February 22 and the Paralympic Games will take place March 6-15. Learn more about the different sports, famous athletes, and the Olympic Games themselves with excellent books from the Children’s Room. melrosepubliclibrary.org/childrens-room…