ABC Storytime
2025-08-20 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-08-27 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-09-03 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-09-10 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-09-17 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-09-24 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-10-01 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-10-08 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) and 3 more dates | Melrose Park Public Library
Join our interactive playtime for fun with stories, music, puzzles and toys!
This is a drop-in program.
Wednesdays from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Ages 1-5 with caregiver.

CubeSats & KidComms
2025-08-21 16:00 - 17:00
Inspiring a new generation of space scientists and engineers with the UChicago Space Program: interactive satellite building, laser communications, and aerospace technology.
Tuesday, August 19th & Thursday, August 21st
4pm – 5pm
For Children Ages K-5th
Registration Required

Make-It-Mondays
2025-08-25 09:00, 2025-09-01 09:00, 2025-09-08 09:00, 2025-09-15 09:00, 2025-09-22 09:00, 2025-09-29 09:00, 2025-10-06 09:00, 2025-10-13 09:00 and 3 more dates
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.

Library Card Sign-Up Month
2025-09-01 - 2025-09-30
September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month! Discover all the ways you can use your Library card such as borrowing books, streaming movies,
checking out iPads or hotspots, participating in programs, and much more!
Stop by the MPPL to get a Library card, if you don’t have one!
BONUS: If you sign up for a Library card during September, you will be entered into a weekly drawing to win 4 FREE General Admission tickets to Brookfield Zoo!
Visit the Patron Services desk to sign-up!

Scary Writing Contest
2025-09-08 - 2025-10-17
Scare us with your own original super-short story! Create a scary work that’s 15 sentences or less. All entries must be the original work of the student. Entries must be received by Friday, October 17, to qualify.
Register Here.

Tie Dye Creations
2025-09-11 16:00 - 17:00
Bring your own unique white t-shirt or pillow cover from home to personalize. Ages K-5th with a caregiver.
Register Here.

Lego Party
2025-09-16 16:00 - 17:00
Let’s build together! What can you create?
Register Here

Young Engineers: Cup Claw
2025-10-02 16:00 - 17:00
Learn how to make a paper claw machine and unleash your inner animals with this creative DIY craft idea.
Register Here.

Pumpkin Decorating
2025-10-16 16:00 - 17:00
The library has a variety of pumpkins. Choose your favorite, decorate it, and make some great memories! Crafting supplies like paint and yarn will be supplied. You are also welcome to bring your own pumpkin to decorate, as well.
Register Here.

Ali's Reptile Den: Reptile & Bug Show
2025-10-21 16:00 - 17:00
The Reptile Den is your gateway to an enthralling world of reptiles and mesmerizing bugs! Through a live show, we’ll amaze you by delving into the world of reptiles and bugs.
Register Here.
