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Holiday Closing

All Day
Melrose Park Public Library

The Library will be closed on April 3rd (Friday) due to the holiday.  

Closing
Branches:
Melrose Park Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed on April 3rd (Friday) due to the holiday.

 


 

This event is in the "Children" group

Make-It-Mondays

All Day
Melrose Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Stop by the Youth Services Desk to pick up your weekly craft bag!

Craft directions are included in the bag at pick-up.

Pick-up is first-come, first-served.

Location: Melrose Park Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop by the Youth Services Desk to pick up your weekly craft bag!

Craft directions are included in the bag at pick-up.

Pick-up is first-come, first-served.

This event is in the "Toddler" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Bilingual Spanish Storytime

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Melrose Park Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Toddler, Children

Join our interactive playtime for fun with stories, music, puzzles, and toys!

This is a drop-in program.

Ages 1-5 with caregiver.

 

Location: Melrose Park Public Library
Age Group: Toddler, Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Join our interactive playtime for fun with stories, music, puzzles, and toys!

This is a drop-in program.

Ages 1-5 with caregiver.

 

This event is in the "Children" group

Once Upon a Tea Party

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Melrose Park Public Library
Program Type:
Performance,
Age Group:
Children

Join us for a charming hour of tea, stories, and royal fun.

Call (708) 649-7485, online at mpplibrary.org, or email mpref@mpplibrary.org to register.

Registration is required. 

Registration Required
Location: Melrose Park Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Performance,
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a charming hour of tea, stories, and royal fun.

Call (708) 649-7485, online at mpplibrary.org, or email mpref@mpplibrary.org to register.

Registration is required. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Make-It-Mondays

All Day
Melrose Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Stop by the Youth Services Desk to pick up your weekly craft bag!

Craft directions are included in the bag at pick-up.

Pick-up is first-come, first-served.

Location: Melrose Park Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop by the Youth Services Desk to pick up your weekly craft bag!

Craft directions are included in the bag at pick-up.

Pick-up is first-come, first-served.

This event is in the "Children" group

Solar-Powered Paper House

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Melrose Park Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Children

Come and learn about solar energy and create your very own solar-powered pop-up paper house. The paper house will convert the light it receives into energy for its interior lighting, illuminating the LEDs inside.

Registration Required
Location: Melrose Park Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come and learn about solar energy and create your very own solar-powered pop-up paper house. The paper house will convert the light it receives into energy for its interior lighting, illuminating the LEDs inside.

This event is in the "Children" group

Make-It-Mondays

All Day
Melrose Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Stop by the Youth Services Desk to pick up your weekly craft bag!

Craft directions are included in the bag at pick-up.

Pick-up is first-come, first-served.

Location: Melrose Park Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop by the Youth Services Desk to pick up your weekly craft bag!

Craft directions are included in the bag at pick-up.

Pick-up is first-come, first-served.

This event is in the "Toddler" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Sensory Shenanigans

All Day
Melrose Park Public Library
Program Type:
Age Group:
Toddler, Children

Let’s talk about sensory play! Sensory play can help your child develop their senses and promote language, cognitive, and problem-solving skills, as well as memory. Bring your littlest ones to explore a variety of sensory experiences.

Location: Melrose Park Public Library
Age Group: Toddler, Children
Program Type:
Event Details:

Let’s talk about sensory play! Sensory play can help your child develop their senses and promote language, cognitive, and problem-solving skills, as well as memory. Bring your littlest ones to explore a variety of sensory experiences.

This event is in the "Toddler" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Sensory Shenanigans

All Day
Melrose Park Public Library
Program Type:
Age Group:
Toddler, Children

Let’s talk about sensory play! Sensory play can help your child develop their senses and promote language, cognitive, and problem-solving skills, as well as memory. Bring your littlest ones to explore a variety of sensory experiences.

Location: Melrose Park Public Library
Age Group: Toddler, Children
Program Type:
Event Details:

Let’s talk about sensory play! Sensory play can help your child develop their senses and promote language, cognitive, and problem-solving skills, as well as memory. Bring your littlest ones to explore a variety of sensory experiences.

This event is in the "Children" group

Make-It-Mondays

All Day
Melrose Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Stop by the Youth Services Desk to pick up your weekly craft bag!

Craft directions are included in the bag at pick-up.

Pick-up is first-come, first-served.

Location: Melrose Park Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop by the Youth Services Desk to pick up your weekly craft bag!

Craft directions are included in the bag at pick-up.

Pick-up is first-come, first-served.

This event is in the "Children" group

Robotic Hand

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Melrose Park Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Children

Pull the strings to make your robotic hand move! Join us as we create our very own simple robot hand with everyday household items. 

Call (708) 649-7485, online at mpplibrary.org, or email mpref@mpplibrary.org to register. 

Registration Required
Location: Melrose Park Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Pull the strings to make your robotic hand move! Join us as we create our very own simple robot hand with everyday household items. 

Call (708) 649-7485, online at mpplibrary.org, or email mpref@mpplibrary.org to register. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Make-It-Mondays

All Day
Melrose Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Stop by the Youth Services Desk to pick up your weekly craft bag!

Craft directions are included in the bag at pick-up.

Pick-up is first-come, first-served.

Location: Melrose Park Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop by the Youth Services Desk to pick up your weekly craft bag!

Craft directions are included in the bag at pick-up.

Pick-up is first-come, first-served.

This event is in the "Children" group

Make-It-Mondays

All Day
Melrose Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Stop by the Youth Services Desk to pick up your weekly craft bag!

Craft directions are included in the bag at pick-up.

Pick-up is first-come, first-served.

Location: Melrose Park Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop by the Youth Services Desk to pick up your weekly craft bag!

Craft directions are included in the bag at pick-up.

Pick-up is first-come, first-served.

This event is in the "Toddler" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Bilingual Spanish Storytime

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Melrose Park Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Toddler, Children

Join our interactive playtime for fun with stories, music, puzzles, and toys!

This is a drop-in program.

Ages 1-5 with caregiver.

 

Location: Melrose Park Public Library
Age Group: Toddler, Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Join our interactive playtime for fun with stories, music, puzzles, and toys!

This is a drop-in program.

Ages 1-5 with caregiver.

 

This event is in the "Children" group

Make-It-Mondays

All Day
Melrose Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Stop by the Youth Services Desk to pick up your weekly craft bag!

Craft directions are included in the bag at pick-up.

Pick-up is first-come, first-served.

Location: Melrose Park Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop by the Youth Services Desk to pick up your weekly craft bag!

Craft directions are included in the bag at pick-up.

Pick-up is first-come, first-served.

Holiday Closing

All Day
Melrose Park Public Library

The Library will be closed on May 25th (Monday) due to the holiday.

Closing
Branches:
Melrose Park Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed on May 25th (Monday) due to the holiday.

This event is in the "Children" group

Make-It-Mondays

All Day
Melrose Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Stop by the Youth Services Desk to pick up your weekly craft bag!

Craft directions are included in the bag at pick-up.

Pick-up is first-come, first-served.

Location: Melrose Park Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop by the Youth Services Desk to pick up your weekly craft bag!

Craft directions are included in the bag at pick-up.

Pick-up is first-come, first-served.

This event is in the "Children" group

Make-It-Mondays

All Day
Melrose Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Stop by the Youth Services Desk to pick up your weekly craft bag!

Craft directions are included in the bag at pick-up.

Pick-up is first-come, first-served.

Location: Melrose Park Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop by the Youth Services Desk to pick up your weekly craft bag!

Craft directions are included in the bag at pick-up.

Pick-up is first-come, first-served.

This event is in the "Children" group

Make-It-Mondays

All Day
Melrose Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Stop by the Youth Services Desk to pick up your weekly craft bag!

Craft directions are included in the bag at pick-up.

Pick-up is first-come, first-served.

Location: Melrose Park Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop by the Youth Services Desk to pick up your weekly craft bag!

Craft directions are included in the bag at pick-up.

Pick-up is first-come, first-served.

This event is in the "Toddler" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Bilingual Spanish Storytime

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Melrose Park Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Toddler, Children

Join our interactive playtime for fun with stories, music, puzzles, and toys!

This is a drop-in program.

Ages 1-5 with caregiver.

 

Location: Melrose Park Public Library
Age Group: Toddler, Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Join our interactive playtime for fun with stories, music, puzzles, and toys!

This is a drop-in program.

Ages 1-5 with caregiver.

 

This event is in the "Children" group

Make-It-Mondays

All Day
Melrose Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Stop by the Youth Services Desk to pick up your weekly craft bag!

Craft directions are included in the bag at pick-up.

Pick-up is first-come, first-served.

Location: Melrose Park Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop by the Youth Services Desk to pick up your weekly craft bag!

Craft directions are included in the bag at pick-up.

Pick-up is first-come, first-served.

Holiday Closing

All Day
Melrose Park Public Library

The Library will be closed on June 19th (Friday) due to the holiday.

Closing
Branches:
Melrose Park Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed on June 19th (Friday) due to the holiday.

This event is in the "Children" group

Make-It-Mondays

All Day
Melrose Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Stop by the Youth Services Desk to pick up your weekly craft bag!

Craft directions are included in the bag at pick-up.

Pick-up is first-come, first-served.

Location: Melrose Park Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop by the Youth Services Desk to pick up your weekly craft bag!

Craft directions are included in the bag at pick-up.

Pick-up is first-come, first-served.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Visit From the Beekeeper

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Room at Melrose Park Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Children, Family
Registration Required
Location: Melrose Park Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.