Make-It-Mondays
2025-10-27 09:00, 2025-11-03 09:00, 2025-11-10 09:00, 2025-11-17 09:00, 2025-11-24 09:00, 2025-12-01 09:00, 2025-12-08 09:00, 2025-12-15 09:00 (America/Chicago) | Melrose Park Public Library
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.

ABC Storytime
2025-10-29 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-05 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-12 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-19 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-26 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-12-03 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-12-10 10:00 - 11:00
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.

Medicare 101 - Canceled
2025-11-01 12:30 - 13:30
Join Medicare Teacher Grace Kwon for a presentation on Medicare.
If you:
Are almost 65 years old and want to learn how Medicare works
Have been on Medicare for a while, but you don’t know much about your options
Are helping your senior parents with Medicare
After the presentation you will be able to:
Understand the difference between Medicare Parts and Plans
Compare Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplements
Explain the basics of Part D (Prescription Drug Coverage)
Understand how the Inflation Reduction Act will affect Medicare in 2025
CANCELED

Computer Help Session
2025-11-03 15:30 - 16:30, 2025-11-17 15:30 - 16:30, 2025-12-08 15:30 - 16:30
Learn computers and become adept with the one on one help of our knowledgeable instructor.
Learn new skills: Computer basics, email, Microsoft Word, printing, & more.
Mondays @ 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Dates: August 4th | 18th, September 8th | 22nd, October 6th | 20th, November 3rd | 17th, December 8th | 22nd
Registration Required. First come, first served.
Call: (708) 649-7485
Email: mpref@mpplibrary.org

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.

Chair Yoga Classes (2025)
2025-11-14 10:30 - 11:30
Designed for all levels. The classes include breathing, meditation, stretching in the chair, some standing poses, & ends with relaxation.
No equipment needed.
Registration is required!
Call: (708) 649-7485
Email: mpref@mpplibrary.org
Register online here

Disclaimer (Physical Activity)

By joining this class, you declare that you are physically fit and ready to participate and understand any physical activity may involve some risk of injury. You may rest at any time during the class. It is your responsibility to consult with your physician with respect to any past or present injury, illness, health problem, or any other condition or medication that may affect your participation.
The participant assumes all risks of injury and illness that may result from such participation. The participant agrees to waive and release the Melrose Park Public Library, its officers, employees, trustees, and agents and shall hold such persons/entity harmless from any and all liability for any claim, suit, or other cause of action which might arise from injuries, illness, damages, or loss which may occur on account of participation in such activities.

Paint The Town - Registration Closed
2025-11-15 11:00 - 13:00
Join us as an instructor from Paint The Town guides you through painting your own masterpiece!
No experience needed! All materials will be provided!
Adults & Seniors
Saturday, November 15th @ 11:00 AM- 1:00 PM
Registration required and seats are limited.
Registration Closed

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.

Sensory Shenanigans
2025-11-24 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-25 10:00 - 12:00
Let’s talk about sensory play! Sensory play can help your child develop their senses and promote language skills, cognitive growth, problem-solving skills, and memory. Bring your littlest ones to explore a variety of sensory experiences. Dress for mess.  Ages 1-5 with a caregiver.
Call (708) 649-7484, visit mpplibrary.org online, or email mpref@mpplibrary.org to register.
Register Here.

Holiday Closing - Thanksgiving
2025-11-27 - 2025-11-28
The Library will be closed on November 27th (Thursday) and November 28th (Friday) due to the holiday.

Gift Wrapping Paper Station
2025-12-01 - 2025-12-31
Need to wrap your holiday gifts?
Bring them to MPPL anytime this month and you can wrap them for FREE! We will supply the wrapping paper, bows, & tags!

MPPL Food Drive
2025-12-01 09:00 - 2026-03-20 17:00
MPPL is holding a food drive all winter long to help support our community!
Please help by donating unexpired, non-perishable food items, and canned food with pull tabs.
Patrons who donate items will receive a print coupon at the front desk for a free print job or fax job!
Thank you for supporting the community!

Family Holiday Party
2025-12-16 15:00 - 17:00
Call (708) 649-7484 for more information.
