Melrose Public Library Teen Zone

Join the Mass Center For the Book (@MassBook) Reading Challenge! Learn all about it: melrosepubliclibrary.org/lib…. 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: melrosepubliclibrary.assabet…

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! melrosepubliclibrary.assabet…

Wed. 2/18 4-5pm: Join us in making cool collaborative art in this Canvas Swap Challenge! You'll paint a canvas for 10 minutes & swap with a neighbor. We'll keep swapping canvases until the art is complete. For ages 11-18, registration required, sign up now melrosepubliclibrary.assabet…

On Friday, February 13th, 12:30-2pm, spend the afternoon at the Library eating pizza and playing board games! For teens ages 11-18. Registration required, sign up here: melrosepubliclibrary.assabet…

The library is closed Sunday, January 25, and Monday, January 26. We’re always open online through our Digital Library buff.ly/pa6HNE9. Cozy up with an e-book from Libby (buff.ly/Uctqo1e) or watch a movie or binge a TV series through Hoopla buff.ly/p4fpvDB

Another year, another awesome Mass Center For the Book (@MassBook) Reading Challenge! Learn all about it: melrosepubliclibrary.org/lib…. The January prompt is apropos - a book about or set in winter. ❄️ Here are some suggested titles to get you started: static1.squarespace.com/stat…

Have you heard about the Melrose Public Library’s digital resources for all ages? Access research databases, online news, and so much more via our Digital Library 24/7: buff.ly/3tGoV0o

As a reminder, the library will be closed Monday, January 19th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

The library will be closed Monday, January 19th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Mark your calendars for our upcoming Teen Tiny Art Show for ages 11-18! Do you want to see your artwork on display at the library? Pick up a supply kit between 1/12-1/30. Return your artwork by 2/6 at 5pm. Learn more and register starting 1/12: melrosepubliclibrary.assabet…

Starting January 25th, the library will be open on Sundays, 2:00 - 5:00 PM

Upcoming Holiday Schedule: Wed., Dec. 31 – Closing early at 1pm Thurs., Jan. 1 (New Year’s Day) – Closed Fri./Sat., Jan 2 & 3 – regular hours – 10am to 5pm Sun., Jan. 4 – Closed

This is the last week for donations to our Mitten Tree as well as Food for Friends. Mitten Tree donations will support Housing Families in Malden while Food for Friends donations support The Servant's Heart Food Pantry and The Pantry of Hope. All donations accepted through 1/3/26

Have you heard about the Melrose Public Library’s digital resources for all ages? Access research databases, online news, and so much more via our Digital Library 24/7: buff.ly/3tGoV0o