Make-It-Mondays
2025-12-15 09:00, 2025-12-22 09:00, 2025-12-29 09:00, 2026-01-05 09:00, 2026-01-12 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.

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

ABC Storytime
2025-12-17 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-12-24 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-12-31 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-01-07 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-01-14 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.

Marshmallow Animals
2025-12-18 16:00 - 17:00
Sign up for this candy-inspired craft as kids will use marshmallows and other fun materials to design their very own animal. 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)
2025-12-19 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.

Winter Reading Program
2025-12-20 - 2026-02-27

Adult Winter Reading Program
2025-12-20 - 2026-02-27
Grab a book and log your winter reading!
Register online via Google Form and download a paper log
Turn in your weekly log every Friday to enter the weekly raffle for a prize!
At the end of the program, ALL ENTRIES will go into a drawing for GRAND PRIZES.
The program runs from December 20th to February 27th.

Registration required

Call: (708) 649-7485

Email: mpref@mpplibrary.org

Register Here

Paper Frost: A Snowflake Art Experience
2025-12-22 - 2026-01-02
All ages are welcome!

Computer Help Session
2025-12-22 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

Abominable Snowman Craft
2025-12-23 14:00 - 15:00
Come and make your very own abominable snowman with plastic forks and paints. You’ll use simple painting techniques to create the cutest yeti you’ve ever seen. Grades K-5 with a caregiver.
Call (708) 649-7484, visit mpplibrary.org online, or email mpref@mpplibrary.org to register.
Register Here.

Holiday Special Hours
2025-12-24 09:00 - 12:00
The Library will be open from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM on December 24th (Wednesday) due to the holiday.

Holiday Closing - Happy Holidays
2025-12-25
The Library will be closed on December 25th (Thursday) due to the holiday.

Sensory Shenanigans
2025-12-29 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-30 10:00 - 12:00
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.  Ages 1-5 with a caregiver.
Call (708) 649-7484, visit mpplibrary.org online, or email mpref@mpplibrary.org to register.
Register Here.

Holiday Special Hours
2025-12-31 09:00 - 12:00
The Library will be open from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM on December 31st (Wednesday) due to the holiday.

Holiday Closing
2026-01-01
The Library will be closed on January 1st (Thursday) due to the holiday.

Make Your Own Bookmark
2026-01-05 - 2026-01-30
This winter, design your own bookmark at the Melrose Park Public Library.

Computer Help Sessions
2026-01-05 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

Bilingual Spanish Storytime
2026-01-08 10:00 - 11:00
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.

Holiday Chex Mix
2026-01-13 15:00 - 16:00
Did you know that all you need to make a delicious snack is some simple ingredients and a microwave? Tweens and teens can try it out for themselves as they make their own Chex Mix. Grades 5-12.
Call (708) 649-7484, visit mpplibrary.org online, or email mpref@mpplibrary.org to register.
Register Here.

Chair Yoga
2026-01-16 10:30 - 11:30

Meditation Soundbath
2026-01-17 12:00 - 13:00
Yoga instructor Rhonda Fentry leads a form of meditation using ambient overlapping sounds and vibrations from crystal and Tibetan singing bowls, tapping into your subconscious and awakening new energy.
Please bring a yoga mat.
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.
