August 2021

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Sunday, August 1Closed

Melrose Public Library @ the Beebe

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Monday, August 2All DayLibraryMelrose Public Library @ the Beebe263 W. Foster Street, Melrose, MA, 02176

Family Take & Make STEM Program in a Bag (for grades K and up)

THIS WEEK:  YARN BODY MEASUREMENTPick up a kit at the library. Complete at home or bring a blanket and make on the library lawn! Kits are available while supplies last. Registration not required. Challenges vary in difficulty and may require adult assistance and supervision.

Monday, August 26:00—6:30 PMOnlineVIRTUAL , , , MA, 02176

VIRTUAL Sensational Snakes! The Joys of Nature (recommended for pre-K - 5th grade)

VIRTUAL Sensational Snakes! The Joys of Nature (recommended for pre-K - 5th grade)Join educator and naturalist Joy Marzolf from the Joys of Nature for a special virtual program!  Joy has extensive experience through her work at Mass Audubon and the Oceanic Society, and loves to share her animal knowledge!  "One of my favorite things to do is break people’s misconceptions about many animals, especially those that people fear, such as predators including sharks, reptiles and spiders.…Learn More
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Tuesday, August 310:30—11:15 AMLibrary LawnMelrose Public Library @ the Beebe263 W. Foster Street, Melrose, MA, 02176

You’re an Artist! with Miss Beth (grades 3-5)

Join Miss Beth for artist-inspired projects on the library lawn. This program will be held inside if the weather is bad. Tuesdays 7/6, 7/20 and 8/3, 10:30-11:15AM (for grades 3-5).  

Tuesday, August 37:00—7:30 PMOnlineVIRTUAL , , , MA, 02176

Tales Alive! (grades K and up)

Tales Alive! (grades K and up)Join library staff on Facebook and YouTube for a weekly folktale read-aloud starring our feathered or furry friends! Recommended for grades K and up.
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Wednesday, August 410:30—11:00 AMLibrary LawnMelrose Public Library @ the Beebe263 W. Foster Street, Melrose, MA, 02176

Family Pre-K Storytime (ages 1-5)

Each Wednesday morning 7/7-8/11 join Children's Room staff for story time on the library lawn 10:30-10:50AM. This program will be cancelled in the case of bad weather. (Includes Yoga storytime 7/21)For ages 1-5Please register each week, only one person need sign up for each family or small group.

Wednesday, August 43:30—4:00 PMLibrary LawnMelrose Public Library @ the Beebe263 W. Foster Street, Melrose, MA, 02176

REPEAT Family Pre-K Storytime (ages 1-5)

Please note, this is a repeat of the morning program.   Please limit attendance to morning or afternoon only. Join Children's Room staff for story time on the library lawn 3:30-4:00pm. This program will be cancelled in the case of bad weather. For ages 1-5Only one person need sign up for each family or small group.
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Thursday, August 510:30—11:00 AMLibrary LawnMelrose Public Library @ the Beebe263 W. Foster Street, Melrose, MA, 02176

Krafty Kids with Miss Beth (Grades K-2)

Join Miss Beth for "Tails and Tales" craft projects on the library lawn.   This program will be held inside if the weather is bad. Every Thursday 7/8 - 8/12, 10:30-11AM (no class 7/29). For grades K-2. Please note that this program is for children in grades K-2 only.…Learn More

Thursday, August 512:00—3:00 PMChildren's RoomMelrose Public Library @ the Beebe263 W. Foster Street, Melrose, MA, 02176

Teddy Bear Sleepover

Drop off your friend (dolls and other special friends welcome) between 12 and 3 on Thursday, August 5th.   At drop off you will:    Color a registration page for your toy,    Read your friend a story,    Tuck them in for the night!Pick up your friend on Friday, August 6th, before 4pm.…Learn More
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Friday, August 610:00 AM—4:00 PMChildren's RoomMelrose Public Library @ the Beebe263 W. Foster Street, Melrose, MA, 02176

Teddy Bear Sleepover Pick-Up

Pick up your friends between 10am and 4pm.   Check the library website to view a slideshow of their nocturnal adventures!
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Saturday, August 7Closed

Melrose Public Library @ the Beebe

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Sunday, August 8Closed

Melrose Public Library @ the Beebe

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Monday, August 9All DayLibraryMelrose Public Library @ the Beebe263 W. Foster Street, Melrose, MA, 02176

Family Take & Make STEM Program in a Bag (for grades K and up)

THIS WEEK: CRANK WINCHPick up a kit at the library. Complete at home or bring a blanket and make on the library lawn! Kits are available while supplies last. Registration not required. Challenges vary in difficulty and may require adult assistance and supervision.

Monday, August 910:30—11:00 AMLibrary LawnMelrose Public Library @ the Beebe263 W. Foster Street, Melrose, MA, 02176

WELCOME BABIES! (for new parents and their babies 0-12 months)

Join us on the library lawn to hear more about local and library services, and enjoy a mini early literacy storytime. Bring a blanket and stay to connect with other caregivers!For new parents and their babies 0-12 months. This event will be cancelled in the case of bad weather.
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Tuesday, August 1010:00—10:10 AMLibrary LawnMelrose Public Library @ the Beebe263 W. Foster Street, Melrose, MA, 02176

READ TO A THERAPY DOG (for grades K - 5)

Do you have a reluctant reader? Boost confidence and literacy skills by reading to Willy, a certified therapy dog!Register for a 10 minute slot. He's a great listener!For grades K - 5. Appointments will be held inside in the case of bad weather.

Tuesday, August 1010:10—10:20 AMLibrary LawnMelrose Public Library @ the Beebe263 W. Foster Street, Melrose, MA, 02176

READ TO A THERAPY DOG (for grades K - 5)

Do you have a reluctant reader? Boost confidence and literacy skills by reading to Willy, a certified therapy dog!Register for a 10 minute slot. He's a great listener!For grades K - 5. Appointments will be held inside in the case of bad weather.

Tuesday, August 1010:20—10:30 AMLibrary LawnMelrose Public Library @ the Beebe263 W. Foster Street, Melrose, MA, 02176

READ TO A THERAPY DOG (for grades K - 5)

Do you have a reluctant reader? Boost confidence and literacy skills by reading to Willy, a certified therapy dog!Register for a 10 minute slot. He's a great listener!For grades K - 5. Appointments will be held inside in the case of bad weather.

Tuesday, August 1010:30—10:40 AMLibrary LawnMelrose Public Library @ the Beebe263 W. Foster Street, Melrose, MA, 02176

READ TO A THERAPY DOG (for grades K - 5)

Do you have a reluctant reader? Boost confidence and literacy skills by reading to Willy, a certified therapy dog!Register for a 10 minute slot. He's a great listener!For grades K - 5. Appointments will be held inside in the case of bad weather.

Tuesday, August 1010:40—10:50 AMLibrary LawnMelrose Public Library @ the Beebe263 W. Foster Street, Melrose, MA, 02176

READ TO A THERAPY DOG (for grades K - 5)

Do you have a reluctant reader? Boost confidence and literacy skills by reading to Willy, a certified therapy dog!Register for a 10 minute slot. He's a great listener!For grades K - 5. Appointments will be held inside in the case of bad weather.

Tuesday, August 1010:50—11:00 AMLibrary LawnMelrose Public Library @ the Beebe263 W. Foster Street, Melrose, MA, 02176

READ TO A THERAPY DOG (for grades K - 5)

Do you have a reluctant reader? Boost confidence and literacy skills by reading to Willy, a certified therapy dog!Register for a 10 minute slot. He's a great listener!For grades K - 5. Appointments will be held inside in the case of bad weather.

Tuesday, August 107:00—7:30 PMOnlineVIRTUAL , , , MA, 02176

Tales Alive! (grades K and up)

Tales Alive! (grades K and up)Join library staff on Facebook and YouTube for a weekly folktale read-aloud starring our feathered or furry friends! Recommended for grades K and up.
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Wednesday, August 1110:30—11:00 AMLibrary LawnMelrose Public Library @ the Beebe263 W. Foster Street, Melrose, MA, 02176

Family Pre-K Storytime (ages 1-5)

Each Wednesday morning 7/7-8/11 join Children's Room staff for story time on the library lawn 10:30-10:50AM. This program will be cancelled in the case of bad weather. (Includes Yoga storytime 7/21)For ages 1-5Please register each week, only one person need sign up for each family or small group.
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Thursday, August 1210:30—11:00 AMLibrary LawnMelrose Public Library @ the Beebe263 W. Foster Street, Melrose, MA, 02176

Krafty Kids with Miss Beth (Grades K-2)

Join Miss Beth for "Tails and Tales" craft projects on the library lawn.   This program will be held inside if the weather is bad. Every Thursday 7/8 - 8/12, 10:30-11AM (no class 7/29). For grades K-2. Please note that this program is for children in grades K-2 only.…Learn More
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Saturday, August 14Closed

Melrose Public Library @ the Beebe

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Sunday, August 15Closed

Melrose Public Library @ the Beebe

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Monday, August 166:30—7:30 PMOnlineVIRTUAL , , , MA, 02176

VIRTUAL Closing Celebration: Tales & Tails Trivia with "OOCH" The Trivia Brothers (families pre-K -

VIRTUAL Closing Celebration: Tales & Tails Trivia with "OOCH" The Trivia Brothers (families pre-K - Children preK and up, t(w)eens and their families are invited to join us in wrapping up our summer reading program with a wild evening of animal trivia, hosted by Melrose favorites Brett "Ooch" Outchcunis and his brother Nik: The Trivia Brothers! This program will be hosted via zoom.…Learn More
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Saturday, August 21Closed

Melrose Public Library @ the Beebe

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Sunday, August 22Closed

Melrose Public Library @ the Beebe

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Saturday, August 28Closed

Melrose Public Library @ the Beebe

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Sunday, August 29Closed

Melrose Public Library @ the Beebe

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