Make-It-Mondays
2025-09-15 09:00, 2025-09-08 09:00, 2025-09-01 09:00, 2025-08-25 09:00, 2025-08-18 09:00, 2025-08-11 09:00, 2025-08-04 09:00, 2025-07-28 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.

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.

ABC Storytime
2025-09-10 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-09-03 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-08-27 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-08-20 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-08-13 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-08-06 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-07-30 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-07-23 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.

Computer Help Session
2025-09-08 15:30 - 16:30, 2025-08-18 15:30 - 16:30, 2025-08-04 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

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.

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!

CubeSats & KidComms
2025-08-21 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-19 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

Chair Yoga Classes (2025)
2025-08-15 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.

Scales & Tales Traveling Zoo
2025-08-08 14:00 - 15:00
Meet, interact, and learn about 8 different animals!
Friday, August 8th @ 2pm
Register Here

Author Reading - Katie D. Saucedo, Suzy & Roxy Go Camping
2025-08-05 15:00 - 16:00
Children and families can stop in at the library to meet author Katie D. Saucedo!
She will read her book Suzy & Roxy Go Camping followed by a fun activity and smore’s to enjoy!
Tuesday, August 5th @ 3pm
Register Here
Katie lives in Chicago with her husband Beto and their beloved fur babies, Suzy and Roxy.
Katie loves animals, camping, all things Star Wars, and reading adventure books.
She has always enjoyed writing and is thrilled to bring you her first story!

Pearler Bead Bonanza
2025-07-29 15:00 - 16:00
Tuesday, July 29th, 3-4pm
For children grades K-5th
REGISTRATION FULL

Science Heroes
2025-07-25 14:00 - 15:00
Through hands-on experiments and interactive stories,
kids experience science that’s all around us
as we celebrate the scientists who color our world with art!
Friday, July 25th
2-2:45pm @ MPPL
For Children K-5th
REGISTRATION FULL

Watercolor Creations
2025-07-22 15:00 - 16:00
Let’s create with watercolors!
Tuesday, July 22nd
3 – 3:45pm
For Children K-5th
Registration Required
