Meet Nile, a life-sized humpback whale! Join the Melrose Public Library at Memorial Hall for a final Read, Renew, Repeat summer program with a visit from Cynde McInnis and the Whale Mobile.

Kids will meet Nile, a 36-year old humpback whale whom McInnis has seen almost every summer since 1994 off the coast of Massachusetts. They can go inside of the inflatable whale and learn about how whales are similar and different to humans. Kids will learn about Nile’s migratory path, how many calves she’s had, as well as how researchers learned this information. Artifacts such as baleen, teeth and bones are available for children to see and feel. At the end of the presentation, they will be encouraged to become Playground Protectors and see how much trash they can collectively pick up this summer!  

This program is for kids ages 5 and over. Kids will enter the whale on their own while parents remain in the auditorium.

Registration is required and space is limited. Register separately for each child over age 5 who will be going into the whale. Only register for one time slot.

When you register, you will get links before the Whale Mobile visit with introductory information and follow up resources.

Program will take place at Memorial Hall. Please enter through the side entrance.