February 2026

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Monday, February 21:30—2:00 PMYouth Services Program Room (Upper Level)Melrose Public Library69 W. Emerson Street, Melrose, MA, 02176

Bubbles and Books (ages 0-5)

Bubbles and Books - 12/1, 12/8, 12/15, 1/5, 1/12, 1/26Join the staff of the Children's Room for a 25 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 More
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Wednesday, February 410:30—11:00 AMYouth Services Program Room (Upper Level)Melrose Public Library69 W. Emerson Street, Melrose, MA, 02176

Toddler Tales (ages 1.5-3)

Toddler Tales - 12/3, 12/10, 12/17, 1/7, 1/14, 1/28Join the staff of the Children's Room for a 25 minute story time program for little ones on the go 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 with their caregivers.…Learn More
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Thursday, February 510:30—11:00 AMYouth Services Program Room (Upper Level)Melrose Public Library69 W. Emerson Street, Melrose, MA, 02176

Baby Steps (0-18 months)

Baby Steps - 12/4, 12/11, 12/18, 1/8, 1/15, 1/29Join the staff of the Children's Room for a 20 minute story time program for babies and caregivers that focuses on early literacy skills through rhymes, songs, and movements.  Recommended for non-walkers, ages 0-18 months. Play together and socialize after the program.…Learn More

Thursday, February 53:30—4:30 PMYouth Services Program Room (Upper Level)Melrose Public Library69 W. Emerson Street, Melrose, MA, 02176

Coloring Club (ages 3+)

coloringKids can join the staff of the Children's Room for an afternoon of coloring fun. Drop in to de-stress, draw a picture, or color a picture. Stay to color for the whole hour or just part of it. Coloring sheets will also be available to take home. This program is for kids ages 3 and up.…Learn More
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Friday, February 610:00—11:00 AMYouth Services Program Room (Upper Level)Melrose Public Library69 W. Emerson Street, Melrose, MA, 02176

Little Language Learners (12 months and up)

Join the Family Resource Network staff for a multilingual playgroup that will foster your child's curiosity. Children will be introduced to new languages through stories, songs, and movement activities.  Recommended for little ones 12 months and older with their caregivers.…Learn More

Friday, February 611:00 AM—12:00 PMYouth Services Program Room (Upper Level)Melrose Public Library69 W. Emerson Street, Melrose, MA, 02176

Head-to-Toe Fun (ages 2-5)

Join the Family Resource Network staff for an active playgroup where we will engage our minds and bodies from head to toe, with movement, songs and games. A Yoga practice and story to end group will help kids and caregivers feel grounded and energized!Recommended for toddler and preschoolers with their caregivers.…Learn More
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Monday, February 91:30—2:00 PMYouth Services Program Room (Upper Level)Melrose Public Library69 W. Emerson Street, Melrose, MA, 02176

Bubbles and Books (ages 0-5)

Bubbles and Books - 12/1, 12/8, 12/15, 1/5, 1/12, 1/26Join the staff of the Children's Room for a 25 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 More

Monday, February 94:00—5:00 PMYouth Services Program Room (Upper Level)Melrose Public Library69 W. Emerson Street, Melrose, MA, 02176

The Helping Hand (grades K/1)

The Helping Hand (grades K/1) 2nd Monday of the Month 1/12, 2/9, 3/9, 4/13, 5/11, 6/8 4:00-5:00 pm. Calling all kindergarteners and first graders who want to meet new friends, read fun books, and grow kindness in the world! Join a books and kindness kids' group with the Melrose Public Library Children's Room. Kids' groups are based on grade level only.…Learn More
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Wednesday, February 1110:30—11:00 AMYouth Services Program Room (Upper Level)Melrose Public Library69 W. Emerson Street, Melrose, MA, 02176

Toddler Tales (ages 1.5-3)

Toddler Tales - 12/3, 12/10, 12/17, 1/7, 1/14, 1/28Join the staff of the Children's Room for a 25 minute story time program for little ones on the go 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 with their caregivers.…Learn More
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Thursday, February 1210:30—11:00 AMYouth Services Program Room (Upper Level)Melrose Public Library69 W. Emerson Street, Melrose, MA, 02176

Baby Steps (0-18 months)

Baby Steps - 12/4, 12/11, 12/18, 1/8, 1/15, 1/29Join the staff of the Children's Room for a 20 minute story time program for babies and caregivers that focuses on early literacy skills through rhymes, songs, and movements.  Recommended for non-walkers, ages 0-18 months. Play together and socialize after the program.…Learn More
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Friday, February 1310:00—11:00 AMYouth Services Program Room (Upper Level)Melrose Public Library69 W. Emerson Street, Melrose, MA, 02176

Little Language Learners (12 months and up)

Join the Family Resource Network staff for a multilingual playgroup that will foster your child's curiosity. Children will be introduced to new languages through stories, songs, and movement activities.  Recommended for little ones 12 months and older with their caregivers.…Learn More

Friday, February 1311:00 AM—12:00 PMYouth Services Program Room (Upper Level)Melrose Public Library69 W. Emerson Street, Melrose, MA, 02176

Head-to-Toe Fun (ages 2-5)

Join the Family Resource Network staff for an active playgroup where we will engage our minds and bodies from head to toe, with movement, songs and games. A Yoga practice and story to end group will help kids and caregivers feel grounded and energized!Recommended for toddler and preschoolers with their caregivers.…Learn More
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Monday, February 16Library Closed

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Tuesday, February 174:00—5:00 PMYouth Services Program Room (Upper Level)Melrose Public Library69 W. Emerson Street, Melrose, MA, 02176

Book Buddies (grades 2/3)

Book Buddies (grades 2/3) 3rd Tuesday of the Month 1/20, 2/17, 3/17, 4/21, 5/19, 6/16 4:00-5:00 pm YCalling all kids in second and third grade who are looking for a group of friends to talk about books and reading! Join a kids' 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, read, and explore the book further.…Learn More
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Thursday, February 1910:30—11:30 AMMeeting Room (Lower Level)Melrose Public Library69 W. Emerson Street, Melrose, MA, 02176

Peter Sheridan Music (kids/families of all ages)

Peter Sheridan Music (kids/families of all ages) Thursday, February 19 10:30-11:30 am Lower Level PrJoin Peter Sheridan for a musical program for kids and families of all ages. Move, shake, and have fun as you sing along to great songs. Peter Sheridan has been performing for over 25 years for children and their families. He is a proud member of the community who is spreading joy and laughter through music, puppeteering and story-telling.…Learn More
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Monday, February 231:30—2:00 PMYouth Services Program Room (Upper Level)Melrose Public Library69 W. Emerson Street, Melrose, MA, 02176

Bubbles and Books (ages 0-5)

Bubbles and Books - 12/1, 12/8, 12/15, 1/5, 1/12, 1/26Join the staff of the Children's Room for a 25 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 More
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Wednesday, February 2510:30—11:00 AMYouth Services Program Room (Upper Level)Melrose Public Library69 W. Emerson Street, Melrose, MA, 02176

Toddler Tales (ages 1.5-3)

Toddler Tales - 12/3, 12/10, 12/17, 1/7, 1/14, 1/28Join the staff of the Children's Room for a 25 minute story time program for little ones on the go 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 with their caregivers.…Learn More

Wednesday, February 254:00—5:00 PMYouth Services Program Room (Upper Level)Melrose Public Library69 W. Emerson Street, Melrose, MA, 02176

Once Upon a Book (grades 4/5)

Once Upon a Book (grades 4/5) 4th Wednesday of the Month 1/28, 2/25, 3/25, 4/29, 5/27, 6/24 4:00-5:0Calling all kids in fourth and fifth grade who grew up reading fairy tales and want to continue to grow with them! Join a kids' group that revisits (and maybe writes their own) fairy tales and folklore 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, read, and explore the book further.…Learn More
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Thursday, February 2610:30—11:00 AMYouth Services Program Room (Upper Level)Melrose Public Library69 W. Emerson Street, Melrose, MA, 02176

Baby Steps (0-18 months)

Baby Steps - 12/4, 12/11, 12/18, 1/8, 1/15, 1/29Join the staff of the Children's Room for a 20 minute story time program for babies and caregivers that focuses on early literacy skills through rhymes, songs, and movements.  Recommended for non-walkers, ages 0-18 months. Play together and socialize after the program.…Learn More
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Friday, February 2710:00—11:00 AMYouth Services Program Room (Upper Level)Melrose Public Library69 W. Emerson Street, Melrose, MA, 02176

Little Language Learners (12 months and up)

Join the Family Resource Network staff for a multilingual playgroup that will foster your child's curiosity. Children will be introduced to new languages through stories, songs, and movement activities.  Recommended for little ones 12 months and older with their caregivers.…Learn More

Friday, February 2711:00 AM—12:00 PMYouth Services Program Room (Upper Level)Melrose Public Library69 W. Emerson Street, Melrose, MA, 02176

Head-to-Toe Fun (ages 2-5)

Join the Family Resource Network staff for an active playgroup where we will engage our minds and bodies from head to toe, with movement, songs and games. A Yoga practice and story to end group will help kids and caregivers feel grounded and energized!Recommended for toddler and preschoolers with their caregivers.…Learn More
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Saturday, February 2810:00 AM—3:00 PMYouth Services Program Room (Upper Level)Melrose Public Library69 W. Emerson Street, Melrose, MA, 02176

Drop-In Creativity (kids/families of all ages)

Drop-In Creativity (kids/families of all ages) Every 4th Saturday 1/31, 2/28, 3/28, 4/25, 5/23, 6/20Kids and families of all ages can drop in to the Youth Services Program Room for some creative fun! Activities will be out to stay and enjoy or take home with you. Caregivers must remain in the in the program room with kids ages 7 and younger. Kids ages 8-10 must have a caregiver in the library.