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Tuesday, December 37:00—8:15 PMOnlineVIRTUAL , , , MA, 02176
VIRTUAL: Seventy-Five Minutes with Mark Twain, with Bill Thierfelder
Register online!Born Samuel Langhorne Clemens, Twain (1835--1910) was a humorist, journalist, lecturer, and novelist who garnered international fame for his travel narratives, including The Innocents Abroad (1869), Roughing It (1872), and Life on the Mississippi (1883), as well as for his adventure stories of boyhood, most especially The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1876) and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1885), a book often considered the quintessential “great American novel”.…Learn More4
Wednesday, December 47:00—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 nonfiction 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 More5
Thursday, December 510:30—11:30 AMOnlineVIRTUAL , , , MA, 02176
VIRTUAL: The Art of Storytelling -- What Does The Art On Your Walls Say About You?
Register Online!What does the art on your walls say about you? It can mirror who you are, your personal experiences, goals, and values. During this workshop, you’ll learn a 5-step storytelling framework and use it to create a short story for fun or work.…Learn More6
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Thursday, December 127:00—8:30 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. Click HERE for the most up-to-date information on the meeting and book being discussed.…Learn More
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Tuesday, December 1710:30 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 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, December 1711:30 AM—12:30 PMOnlineVIRTUAL , , , MA, 02176
VIRTUAL: Armchair Travel To Paris - A LIVE Walk Highlighting Christmas In Paris
Register Online!French tour guide Patrick Herpe will give viewers a live tour of Paris! He'll be walking while ZOOMing with us to show live video of Paris decorated for Christmas. He will visit the Galeries Lafayette Department Store to show us their famous animated window displays.…Learn More18
Wednesday, December 182:00—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 More
Wednesday, December 187:00—8:15 PMOnlineVIRTUAL , , , MA, 02176
VIRTUAL: Great American Unsung Heroes Who Changed The Course Of History -- Elizabeth Freeman
Register Online!Learn about Elizabeth Freeman, a little-known national hero, and a symbol of courage and spirit to all who cherish freedom. She was among the first slaves in Massachusetts to sue for and win her freedom. During the Revolutionary War, Freeman heard the Massachusetts Constitution read aloud, and heard these words: “All men are born free and equal….…Learn MoreWednesday, December 187:30—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.19
Thursday, December 197:00—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. Click HERE for the most up-to-date information on the meeting and book being discussed.…Learn More
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Wednesday, December 25Closed
Melrose Public Library @ the Beebe
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Friday, December 271:00—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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