Sensory Shenanigans
2025-11-25 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Melrose Park Public Library
Let’s talk about sensory play! Sensory play can help your child develop their senses and promote language 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.

ABC Storytime
2025-11-26 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-12-03 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-12-10 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-12-17 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-12-24 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-12-31 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.

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!

Make-It-Mondays
2025-12-01 09:00, 2025-12-08 09:00, 2025-12-15 09:00, 2025-12-22 09:00, 2025-12-29 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.

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!

Computer Help Session
2025-12-08 15:30 - 16:30, 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

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

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!

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.
