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MASK MANDATE: Effective Monday, August 30th, Governor Pritzker reinstated an indoor mask mandate for all Illinois residents (2 years of age and older) regardless of COVID vaccination status. Check out our In-Person Services page for up-to-date library services.
Library Hours
The library is now open on Saturdays from: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Closed on the last Saturday of each month
Stop by MPPL and check out a book or a movie to get a raffle ticket and enter to win 4 FREE General Admission Passes to the Brookfield Zoo!
Drawings will be held daily!
Community Resources
The Community Corner page is for people seeking information and a connection with the community at large. Click here to access the page.
The Community Helplines & Resources page is dedicated to providing helpful and reliable sources for you or someone you know that may need assistance during difficult situations. Click here for helplines and additional resources.
Check out Veterans Park District’s latest programs and events at the parks and facilities. Click here for more information.
Programs
When: October 27th, 2021
Event: Author Chris Bohjalian, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of 22 books adapted into three movies and a TV series, will speak in this live virtual event about his newest release “The Hour of the Witch”.
Register: Click here to register for virtual event
Age Group: Adults
When: Every Monday – Stop by the library to pick up your craft every Monday!
Watch: Video tutorials can be found on our Melrose Park Public Library YouTube Channel
Craft Theme: 3D Paper Pumpkin Patch Craft
Age Group: 3 and Up
When: Wednesday at 10:00 AM in the middle of each month
Watch: Videos can be found on our Melrose Park Public Library YouTube Channel
Story Time Theme: The Perfect Pumpkin Storytime!
Age Group: 1 – 5
Attractions
Kiddieland Sign
The iconic Kiddieland lighted sign originally located on the corner of North and First Avenues has a new home at the Melrose Park Public Library parking lot. Come check out the sign and our Kiddieland archival collection!
Maywood Park Arch Sign
The Maywood Park Arch sign is now located at the Melrose Park Public Library parking lot. Stop by to see the sign and our Maywood Park Racetrack archival collection!
The restored Airmail mural is located in the Adult Services department. Click here to learn more about the history of the mural and other artwork. Visit the library to view Airmail on display and other artwork!
The Melrose Park Public Library special collections include digital and physical materials related to the history of Melrose Park, historical newspapers, mail-order homes, and the Veteran’s History Project. All are welcome to explore our special collection in person and online!
New Materials
Adults Books & Movies
Children Books & Movies
Teen Books
