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Tuesday, April 210:30—11:00 AMFirst Congregational Church 121 W Foster St, ROOM 1(Offsite Location) , Melrose, MA, 02176
Baby Steps (0-18 months)
Join the staff of the Children's Room for a 20 minute nursery rhyme program for babies and caregivers that focuses on early literacy skills through rhymes, songs, and movements. Recommended for non-walkers, ages 0-18 months. Socialize and play together after the program.…Learn MoreTuesday, April 211:00 AM—12:00 PMOnlineVIRTUAL , , , MA, 02176
VIRTUAL: Winter into Spring Yoga with Michelle
Please join Michelle Heron as she leads a 4-week online yoga series, where participants will explore the practice of yoga through the seasonal shift of winter into spring. From the comfort of one's own home, reawaken the body and mind with a gentle yoga flow, focused breathing, and longer held poses to shake off winter and move into the energy of spring.…Learn More3
Wednesday, April 31:30—2:00 PMFirst Congregational Church 121 W Foster St ROOM 7(Offsite Location) , Melrose, MA, 02176
Bubbles and Books (ages 0-5)
Join the staff of the Children's Room for a 30 minute story time program of songs and stories to suit all ages. Kids and their caregivers will meet new friends, learn new songs, and discover new books. Recommended for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with their caregivers.…Learn MoreWednesday, April 37:00—8:45 PMMilano Center, 201 W. Foster Street(Offsite Location) , Melrose, MA, 02176
History Book Group (Adults)
Join a lively discussion group focused on history! Members are asked to read a book or article on the monthly topic and be prepared to tell the group about it, or just listen and learn. New members are welcome to join and experience history from many points of view on one topic.…Learn More4
Thursday, April 410:30—11:00 AMFirst Congregational Church 121 W Foster St ROOM 7(Offsite Location) , Melrose, MA, 02176
Toddler/Preschool Story Time (ages 1.5-4)
Join the staff of the Children's Room for a 30 minute story time program for little ones and their caregivers. This program will feature songs and movements that will get little ones wiggling, bouncing, and grooving to the beat. Recommended for toddlers and preschoolers with their caregivers.…Learn More5
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Tuesday, April 910:30 AM—12:00 PMMilano Center, 201 W. Foster Street(Offsite Location) , Melrose, MA, 02176
Tuesday AM Book Group (Adults)
The Tuesday Morning Book Group meets the second Tuesday of each month in-person at 10:30 AM. Book selections range in genres but the discussion is always lively!The Milano Center has generously offered us a room for our meeting while the main library is under renovation.…Learn MoreTuesday, April 910:30—11:00 AMFirst Congregational Church 121 W Foster St, ROOM 1(Offsite Location) , Melrose, MA, 02176
Baby Steps (0-18 months)
Join the staff of the Children's Room for a 20 minute nursery rhyme program for babies and caregivers that focuses on early literacy skills through rhymes, songs, and movements. Recommended for non-walkers, ages 0-18 months. Socialize and play together after the program.…Learn More10
Wednesday, April 101:30—2:00 PMFirst Congregational Church 121 W Foster St ROOM 7(Offsite Location) , Melrose, MA, 02176
Bubbles and Books (ages 0-5)
Join the staff of the Children's Room for a 30 minute story time program of songs and stories to suit all ages. Kids and their caregivers will meet new friends, learn new songs, and discover new books. Recommended for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with their caregivers.…Learn More11
Thursday, April 1110:30—11:00 AMFirst Congregational Church 121 W Foster St ROOM 7(Offsite Location) , Melrose, MA, 02176
Toddler/Preschool Story Time (ages 1.5-4)
Join the staff of the Children's Room for a 30 minute story time program for little ones and their caregivers. This program will feature songs and movements that will get little ones wiggling, bouncing, and grooving to the beat. Recommended for toddlers and preschoolers with their caregivers.…Learn MoreThursday, April 113:00—3:45 PMMilano Center, 201 W. Foster Street(Offsite Location) , Melrose, MA, 02176
Just the Facts (grades K-1)
Does your young student love to learn new things? Join a nonfiction topic-based book group for kids in kindergarten through 1st grade with the Melrose Public Library Children's Room. Come enjoy some new found facts and bring some of your own to share.…Learn More12
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Monday, April 15Closed
Melrose Public Library @ the Beebe
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Wednesday, April 172:00—3:30 PMMilano Center, 201 W. Foster Street(Offsite Location) , Melrose, MA, 02176
Significant Short Fiction Discussion Group (Adults)
This group currently meets on the third Wednesday of every month to discuss short stories. The Milano Center has generously offered us a room for our meeting while the main library is under renovation. Please check in at the front door. Click HERE for the most up-to-date information on the meeting and stories being discussed.…Learn MoreWednesday, April 173:00—4:00 PMFirst Congregational Church 121 W Foster St(Offsite Location) , Melrose, MA, 02176
Poop Museum (ages 5-10)
The Poop Museum is the place to come for those who are curious and have questions about poop, and also, if like Susie Maguire, they LOVE poop, and think it’s fascinating! Susie is a poop expert who thinks poop is THE most interesting subject in the world.…Learn MoreWednesday, April 177:00—8:00 PMOnlineVIRTUAL , , , MA, 02176
VIRTUAL Cooking with Scraps Baking Demonstration & Discussion
Register online!Do you feel bad about throwing away (or even composting) food scraps that could be used? Well, feel guilty no more! Lindsay-Jean Hard, cookbook author and sustainability warrior, and Amy Emberling, Managing Partner of Zingerman's Bakehouse, are here to help us learn how we can make use of those scraps, keep them out of landfills, and still have enough left-over for our compost pile!Amy and Lindsay-Jean will kick us off with a baking demonstration of the classic banana bread made at Zingerman's Bakehouse (it includes the whole fruit—yup, peels too!), a recipe featured in their latest cookbook, Celebrate Every Day.…Learn More
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Thursday, April 183:00—3:45 PMMilano Center, 201 W. Foster Street(Offsite Location) , Melrose, MA, 02176
Book Worms (grades 2-3)
Calling all kids in second and third grade who are looking for a group of friends to talk about books and reading! Join a book group with the Melrose Public Library Children's Room that explores all different types of books. Kids will all check out the same book (announced the month before the program), then gather to discuss, read, and explore the book further.…Learn MoreThursday, April 187:00—8:30 PMMilano Center, 201 W. Foster Street(Offsite Location) , Melrose, MA, 02176
MPL Book Group (Adults) in person at the Milano Center
The Melrose Public Library Book Group meets on the third Thursday of the month September through June and is moderated by our Assistant Director, Diane Wall. April Meeting:Join us for a discussion of Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng. Physical copies of the book are available for pick up at the Melrose Public Library.…Learn More19
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Thursday, April 253:00—3:45 PMMilano Center, 201 W. Foster Street(Offsite Location) , Melrose, MA, 02176
Stitches and Stories (grades 4-5)
Do you love arts, crafts, and books? If you are a 4th or 5th grader and those interest you, join a crafty book group with the Melrose Public Library Children's Room. Kids will all check out the same book (announced the month before the program), then gather to discuss it, learn a crafting skill, and work on an ongoing project - we'll start with cross stitch.…Learn MoreThursday, April 257:00—8:00 PMOnlineVIRTUAL , , , MA, 02176
VIRTUAL MPL Book Group (Adults via Zoom)
The Melrose Public Library Book Group meets on the fourth Thursday of the month September through June and is moderated by our Assistant Director, Diane Wall. April Meeting:Join us for a discussion of Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng. Physical copies of the book are available for pick up at the Melrose Public Library.…Learn More26
Friday, April 261:00—2:30 PMMilano Center, 201 W. Foster Street(Offsite Location) , Melrose, MA, 02176
R.S.B.C. Meeting (Milano Ctr)
R. S. B. C. MeetingThe Milano Center has generously offered us a room for our meeting while the main library is under renovation. Please check in at the front door.
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Tuesday, April 3010:30—11:00 AMFirst Congregational Church 121 W Foster St, ROOM 1(Offsite Location) , Melrose, MA, 02176
Baby Steps (0-18 months)
Join the staff of the Children's Room for a 20 minute nursery rhyme program for babies and caregivers that focuses on early literacy skills through rhymes, songs, and movements. Recommended for non-walkers, ages 0-18 months. Socialize and play together after the program.…Learn MoreTuesday, April 307:30—8:45 PMOnlineVIRTUAL , , , MA, 02176
VIRTUAL Tasty Books for Hungry Readers (Adults)
Tasty Books for Hungry Readers– Last Tuesday of the month, 7:30pmJoin friends old and new for a lively discussion of this month's title! Click HERE for the most up-to-date information on the meeting and book being discussed. Register below to reserve your seat.