Sensory Shenanigans
2026-03-09 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-13 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Melrose Park Public Library
Let’s talk about sensory play! Sensory play can help your child develop their senses and promote language, cognitive, and problem-solving skills, as well as memory. Bring your littlest ones to explore a variety of sensory experiences. Dress for mess and open play. Ages 1-5 with a caregiver.
Call (708) 649-7484, visit mpplibrary.org online, or email mpref@mpplibrary.org for more information.

Triton College: Senior Tax Filing Assistance Program
2026-03-09 09:30 - 12:00, 2026-03-16 09:30 - 12:00, 2026-03-23 09:30 - 12:00, 2026-03-30 09:30 - 12:00, 2026-04-06 09:30 - 12:00
Triton College offers free tax assistance to seniors aged 60 and above from low- and moderate-income households through the RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program).
To schedule an appointment, please call (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3895.

Hours: 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Dates: Mondays
February 9th, 23rd | March: 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th | April: 6th
Location: Melrose Park Public Library

Computer Help Sessions
2026-03-09 15:30 - 16:30, 2026-03-23 15:30 - 16:30, 2026-04-06 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
Registration Required. First come, first served.
Call: (708) 649-7485
Email: mpref@mpplibrary.org

ABC Storytime
2026-03-11 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-03-18 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-03-25 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-04-01 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-04-08 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-04-15 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.

Bilingual Spanish Storytime
2026-03-12 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-04-09 11:00 - 11:30
Join our interactive playtime for fun with stories, music, puzzles, and toys!
This is a drop-in program.
Ages 1-5 with caregiver.

¡Únete a nuestro tiempo de juego interactivo y diviértete con cuentos, música, rompecabezas y juguetes!
Este programa es sin cita previa.
Niños de 1 a 5 años con un cuidador.

Make-It-Mondays
2026-03-16 09:00, 2026-03-23 09:00, 2026-03-30 09:00, 2026-04-06 09:00, 2026-04-13 09:00
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: Scribble Doodle Bot
2026-03-19 16:00 - 17:00
A Scribble Doodle Bot is a fun, hands-on STEM project where young engineers build a small, motorized robot that vibrates to draw, scribble, and doodle on paper. 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
2026-03-20 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-04-17 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.

Gentle Yoga
2026-03-21 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-04-18 12:00 - 13:00
Instructor Rhonda Fentry leads a gentle yoga class.
Please bring your own yoga mat.
Saturdays @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Dates: March 21st, April 18th, September 19th
For Adults and Seniors. Individuals can sign up for more than one class. Please bring a yoga mat.
Registration required.
Call: (708) 649-7485
Email: mpref@mpplibrary.org
Register 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.

Recycled: Papermaking
2026-03-24 16:00 - 17:00
This program is an exciting, hands-on way for kids to learn how recycled-content paper is made. Together, we mimic the process of industrial recycled paper-making, but using our own energy! Each participant will make their own recycled paper to take home to color and decorate as they please. Grades K-5 with a caregiver.
Call (708) 649-7484, visit mpplibrary.org online, or email mpref@mpplibrary.org to register.
Register Here.

Holiday Closing
2026-04-03
The Library will be closed on April 3rd (Friday) due to the holiday.
