ABC Storytime
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, 2025-10-15 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-10-22 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-10-29 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-05 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) and 4 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.

Make-It-Mondays
2025-09-22 09:00, 2025-09-29 09:00, 2025-10-06 09:00, 2025-10-13 09:00, 2025-10-20 09:00, 2025-10-27 09:00, 2025-11-03 09:00, 2025-11-10 09:00 and 4 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.

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.

Young Engineers: Catapults
2025-11-04 15:00 - 16:00
Join us for a fun S.T.E.M. activity—your challenge is to design and build a medieval-style catapult. Then, once you finish building it, test your contraption on our target range. Can you create the best launcher? Grades K-5 with a caregiver.
Call (708) 649-7484, visit mpplibrary.org online, or email mpref@mpplibrary.org to register.
Register Here.

Kindness Rocks
2025-11-13 16:00 - 17:00
Come and decorate your very own Kindness Rock! Write affirmations and positive messages on rocks and leave them around your neighborhood to spread positivity. Feel free to bring your own rocks, but we will have some for you to paint. Grades K-5 with a caregiver.
Call (708) 649-7484, visit mpplibrary.org online, or email mpref@mpplibrary.org to register.
Register Here.

Young Engineers: Paper Rockets
2025-11-20 16:00 - 17:00
Blast off! Design, decorate, and launch your own paper rocket using straws and air power! Can you make the rocket that flies the farthest? Grades K-5 with a caregiver.
Call (708) 649-7484, visit mpplibrary.org online, or email mpref@mpplibrary.org to register.
Register Here.
