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Friday, October 1All DayChildren's RoomMelrose Public Library @ the Beebe263 W. Foster Street, Melrose, MA, 02176
STEM Kits (for grades K and up)
From the first of the month, collect a STEM Kit and experiment together at home! The number of kits is limited, kits are available while supplies last. October Project : LEGO CodingRegistration not required.
Friday, October 110:00 AM—12:00 PMElevator Access RoomMelrose Public Library @ the Beebe263 W. Foster Street, Melrose, MA, 02176
Milano Center Meeting (Elev Acc Room)
Milano Center Program
Friday, October 111:00—11:30 AMLibrary LawnMelrose Public Library @ the Beebe263 W. Foster Street, Melrose, MA, 02176
PROGRAM CANCELLED Family Pre-K Storytime
We are sorry to announce that the Family Pre-K Storytime scheduled for Friday, Oct. 1st, has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. We apologize for the inconvenience. Thank you for your understanding.
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Tuesday, October 511:00—11:30 AMLibrary LawnMelrose Public Library @ the Beebe263 W. Foster Street, Melrose, MA, 02176
Family Pre-K Storytime (ages 1-5)
Join Ginny on the library lawn for a half hour of songs, fingerplays and stories designed to boost early literacy skills. Please bring something waterproof to sit on! Registration is required. For ages 1-5 and their caregivers. Please register each week, once per caregiver.…Learn More
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Wednesday, October 611:00—11:30 AMLibrary LawnMelrose Public Library @ the Beebe263 W. Foster Street, Melrose, MA, 02176
Baby Steps (ages 0-18 months)
Join us on the library lawn for "Baby Steps;" an early literacy program that introduces babies and caregivers to the library and the wonderful world of books! Join us for finger plays, rhymes, lap songs, stories and fun. There will be time after each program for babies and caregivers to socialize.…Learn More
Wednesday, October 67:00—8:45 PMDennis J. Kelley Room*Melrose Public Library @ the Beebe263 W. Foster Street, Melrose, MA, 02176
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History Book Group (Adults) DJK Rm
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 - no other history book club offers this unique approach! October Topic: Witch TrialsIn Person/Zoom Hybrid MeetingEveryone is welcome, whether they read a book and want to share or they just want to listen and learn!Participants should choose a nonfiction title focusing on a historic witch trial or trials.…Learn More7
Thursday, October 711:00—11:30 AMOnlineVIRTUAL , , , MA, 02176
VIRTUAL Family Pre-K Storytime (ages 1-5)
Join Ginny online via Zoom for a repeat of Tuesday's program; half hour of songs, fingerplays and stories designed to boost early literacy skills. Registration is required. The Zoom link will be sent out ahead of the program. For ages 1-5 and their caregivers.
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Sunday, October 10Closed
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Monday, October 11Closed
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Tuesday, October 1210:00 AM—12:00 PMElevator Access RoomMelrose Public Library @ the Beebe263 W. Foster Street, Melrose, MA, 02176
Milano Center Book Group (Elev Acc Rm)
Milano Center Book Group
Tuesday, October 1210:30 AM—12:00 PMDennis J. Kelley Room*Melrose Public Library @ the Beebe263 W. Foster Street, Melrose, MA, 02176
Tuesday AM Book Group (Adults) DJK Rm
The Tuesday Morning Book Group meets the second Tuesday of each month at 10:30 AM. Book selections range in genres but the discussion is always lively!This Month's Title: The Secret Stealers by Jane HealeyPhysical copies of the title are available at the library; please contact the library to obtain a copy.…Learn MoreTuesday, October 126:00—7:30 PMOnlineVIRTUAL , , , MA, 02176
VIRTUAL Teen Tuesdays: Tabletop Night (Ages 11-18)
Join us for a virtual tabletop gaming night. Grab your favorite snack and tune in to talk with friends, play some virtual card and board games, and have fun! All you need is a computer, internet access, and some friendly competitive spirit. This program repeats monthly.…Learn More
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Wednesday, October 134:00—4:45 PMLibrary LawnMelrose Public Library @ the Beebe263 W. Foster Street, Melrose, MA, 02176
"Book Tasting Club" (4th & 5th Grades)
"Book Tasting" is our monthly club for 4th and 5th grades. When it comes to reading, just like eating, some kids have pickier palates than others. This club gives kids the opportunity to sample some juicy reads in a short period of time and come away with a wish list of titles.…Learn More
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Friday, October 15All DayChildren's RoomMelrose Public Library @ the Beebe263 W. Foster Street, Melrose, MA, 02176
Children's Art Gallery (recommended K-5th Grade)
From Friday October 15th, pick up an art kit from the Children's Room and take it home to create artwork we will display in the library! This month we are creating:"Anything But a Pumpkin!" Recommended for children in Kindergarten - 5th grade. Here's how to participate: Register here on the library calendar.…Learn More
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Sunday, October 172:30—3:30 PMLibrary LawnMelrose Public Library @ the Beebe263 W. Foster Street, Melrose, MA, 02176
Strings! Introducing the Violin Family (Children)
This hour-long concert and demonstration will introduce children and families to stringed instruments. Enjoy a trio of piano, cello and violin followed by a bluegrass/folk combo of guitar and fiddle. Family friendly tunes include "Let it Go", "Libertango", and "My Favorite Things", and other classical music by Saint-Saens, Bach and more, plus some foot-stomping fiddle tunes.…Learn More
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Tuesday, October 1911:00—11:30 AMLibrary LawnMelrose Public Library @ the Beebe263 W. Foster Street, Melrose, MA, 02176
Family Pre-K Storytime (ages 1-5)
Join Ginny on the library lawn for a half hour of songs, fingerplays and stories designed to boost early literacy skills. Please bring something waterproof to sit on! Registration is required. For ages 1-5 and their caregivers. Please register each week, once per caregiver.…Learn More
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Wednesday, October 2011:00—11:30 AMLibrary LawnMelrose Public Library @ the Beebe263 W. Foster Street, Melrose, MA, 02176
Baby Steps (ages 0-18 months)
Join us on the library lawn for "Baby Steps;" an early literacy program that introduces babies and caregivers to the library and the wonderful world of books! Join us for finger plays, rhymes, lap songs, stories and fun. There will be time after each program for babies and caregivers to socialize.…Learn More
Wednesday, October 202:00—3:30 PMDennis J. Kelley Room*Melrose Public Library @ the Beebe263 W. Foster Street, Melrose, MA, 02176
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Significant Short Fiction Discussion Group (Adults) DJK Rm
This group currently meets on the third Wednesday of every month to discuss short stories. Readers are working their way through 100 Years of the Best American Short Stories (Lorrie Moore, Editor). New attendees are always welcome!October Short Stories Being Discussed: That Will be Fine by William Faulkner Those Are as Brothers by Nancy HaleThe meeting is scheduled for a hybrid format of in-person and Zoom, please sign up online so the library can anticipate the number of attendees.…Learn MoreWednesday, October 207:00—8:00 PMOnlineVIRTUAL , , , MA, 02176
VIRTUAL Real Life Civics with the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate
The Kennedy Institute's Real Life Civics virtual program provides a non-partisan starting point for those who want to understand today’s political complexities better. In this 60 minute program, explore how the U. S. government is structured under the Constitution and the division of powers among the branches.…Learn More21
Thursday, October 2111:00—11:30 AMOnlineVIRTUAL , , , MA, 02176
VIRTUAL Family Pre-K Storytime (ages 1-5)
Join Ginny online via Zoom for a repeat of Tuesday's program; half hour of songs, fingerplays and stories designed to boost early literacy skills. Registration is required. The Zoom link will be sent out ahead of the program. For ages 1-5 and their caregivers.
Thursday, October 216:00—7:00 PMOnlineVIRTUAL , , , MA, 02176
VIRTUAL Tween Graphic Novel Book Club (grades 6-8)
The Teen Zone is introducing a new graphic novel and manga book club for tweens in 6th-8th grade, and we need your help!Interested parties are invited to join us in discussing what we like to read, picking out what to read in upcoming meetings, and helping to find the best meeting time for everyone.…Learn More
Thursday, October 217:30—8:45 PMDennis J. Kelley Room*Melrose Public Library @ the Beebe263 W. Foster Street, Melrose, MA, 02176
MPL Book Group (Adults) DJK Rm
October Title: Magic Lessons by Alice HoffmanThe 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. The meeting will be held in-person on the main floor of the library in the Dennis J.…Learn More22
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Saturday, October 2310:30—11:00 AMOnlineVIRTUAL , , , MA, 02176
VIRTUAL Bilingual English/Portuguese Storytime (ages 3-7)
Join Miss Harue for a bilingual English/Portuguese storytime!Enjoy 30 minutes of stories, fingerplays and more, designed to enhance early literacy skills. Open to native Portuguese speakers and native English speakers who would like to experience Brazilian language and culture.…Learn More
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Monday, October 257:00—8:00 PMOnlineVIRTUAL , , , MA, 02176
VIRTUAL Friends of the Melrose Public Library Annual Meeting
The Annual Meeting of the Friends of the Melrose Public Library will be held on Monday, October 25 from 7:00-8:00 PM via Zoom. To attend, visit the agenda for the Zoom link. All Friends of the Melrose Public Library and anyone who is interested in joining or supporting the Friends are invited to attend the meeting.…Learn More26
Tuesday, October 2611:00—11:30 AMLibrary LawnMelrose Public Library @ the Beebe263 W. Foster Street, Melrose, MA, 02176
CANCELED - Family Pre-K Storytime (ages 1-5)
Join Ginny on the library lawn for a half hour of songs, fingerplays and stories designed to boost early literacy skills. Please bring something waterproof to sit on! Registration is required. For ages 1-5 and their caregivers. Please register each week, once per caregiver.…Learn More
Tuesday, October 264:00—4:45 PMLibrary LawnMelrose Public Library @ the Beebe263 W. Foster Street, Melrose, MA, 02176
CANCELED - Bookworms Podcast Club (2nd and 3rd graders)
Bookworms is our club for 2nd and 3rd graders. .. we are trying something new in 2021. We will listen to and discuss a podcast rather than a book! Step 1: Sign up for the program here on the library events calendarStep 2: Ahead of our discussion, listen to the assigned podcast (TBD)Step 3: Join friends to discuss!This program will be held outside on the library lawn.…Learn More
Tuesday, October 266:00—7:00 PMMeeting RoomMelrose Public Library @ the Beebe263 W. Foster Street, Melrose, MA, 02176
Teen Tuesdays: Craft Night (In Person) Mtg Room
October Craft: Embroidery Hoop Jack-O-Lanterns Teens and tweens ages 11-18 are invited to join us this month as we DIY our own Embroidery Hoop Jack-O-Lanterns! This is an in-person and virtual hybrid program occurring simultaneously. This section is for registering to attend in-person.…Learn MoreTuesday, October 266:00—7:00 PMOnlineVIRTUAL , , , MA, 02176
VIRTUAL Teen Tuesdays: Craft Night (Online)
October Craft: Embroidery Hoop Jack-O-Lanterns Teens and tweens ages 11-18 are invited to join us this month as we DIY our own Embroidery Hoop Jack-O-Lanterns! This is an in-person and virtual hybrid program occurring simultaneously. This section is for registering to attend virtually.…Learn More
Tuesday, October 267:30—8:45 PMOnlineVIRTUAL , , , MA, 02176
VIRTUAL Tasty Books for Hungry Readers (Adults)
Join friends old and new for a lively discussion of our monthly book selection. Past titles include an array of fiction, non-fiction, and memoirs!October Title: The Sugar Queen by Sarah Addison Allen The meeting will be held through the remote conferencing platform, Zoom.…Learn More27
Wednesday, October 2711:00—11:30 AMLibrary LawnMelrose Public Library @ the Beebe263 W. Foster Street, Melrose, MA, 02176
Baby Steps (ages 0-18 months) Moving inside due to rain
Join us on the library lawn for "Baby Steps;" an early literacy program that introduces babies and caregivers to the library and the wonderful world of books! Join us for finger plays, rhymes, lap songs, stories and fun. There will be time after each program for babies and caregivers to socialize.…Learn More
Wednesday, October 277:00—8:45 PMDennis J. Kelley Room*Melrose Public Library @ the Beebe263 W. Foster Street, Melrose, MA, 02176
Adult Coloring Night (DJK Room)
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Need a little time to unwind and de-stress? Stop in and take a little break from the daily chaos of life. Stay the full time or just a bit!Materials will be provided, but feel free to bring your own! To reserve a seat, sign up below or speak with a library staff member.28
Thursday, October 2811:00—11:30 AMOnlineVIRTUAL , , , MA, 02176
VIRTUAL Family Pre-K Storytime (ages 1-5)
Join Ginny online via Zoom for a repeat of Tuesday's program; half hour of songs, fingerplays and stories designed to boost early literacy skills. Registration is required. The Zoom link will be sent out ahead of the program. For ages 1-5 and their caregivers.
Thursday, October 287:00—8:00 PMOnlineVIRTUAL , , , MA, 02176
VIRTUAL Halloween Trivia for All Ages (Rescheduled due to power outage)
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED. PLEASE SIGN UP FOR FAMILY TRIVIA ON THE NEW DATE - NOVEMBER 4THChildren, teens and adults are invited to join us for family-friendly Halloween themed trivia, hosted by Melrose favorites Brett "Ooch" Outchcunis and his brother Nik: The Trivia Brothers! Costumes for all ages are strongly encouraged for this lively, fun-filled, virtual event!This program will be hosted via zoom.…Learn More
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