Melrose Public Library

We're excited to welcome you back to the newly renovated and restored West Emerson Street library! We hope you'll visit soon!

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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:

https://t.co/7zmYp3WfU5

Sponsored by the Tewksbury Friends of the Library and a collaboration of libraries.

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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: https://t.co/Op9WCk1H3X

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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: https://t.co/3oE8Bbm0MD

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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: https://t.co/I3pJSZJzjz

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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: https://t.co/7vanMMR2aV

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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: https://t.co/2fHFmV5quA

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Join us for Sprouting Melodies 1 (0-11 months) on Tuesday, March 3 from 10:00—10:45 AM: https://t.co/c1lrdswv9T & Sprouting Melodies 2 (ages 1-3) from 11:00—11:45 AM: https://t.co/uiivHMDYzQ

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Kids in grades 4 & 5 are invited to join Once Upon a Book TODAY, Wednesday, February 25 from
4:00—5:00 PM: https://t.co/a7f9PPTOrd

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.

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Join the Mass Center For the Book (@MassBook) Reading Challenge! Learn all about it: https://t.co/s0fHKVIUJV.

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! https://t.co/mDaEuGPviM

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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: https://t.co/N5Mb7RojlL

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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.

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

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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! https://t.co/OUuVGP9uxt

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Join the Book Buddies on Tuesday, February 17 from 4-5PM: https://t.co/TXQdS1ymA4

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.

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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: https://t.co/K0o6livz1l

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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: https://t.co/r7YhS2fmS6

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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. https://t.co/fOWtpa2Qkz