Help local families by donating mittens, gloves, hats, and scarves
to keep hands and heads warm this winter!
Donations will be hung on our Mitten Tree, located in the Library Lobby.
Items will be accepted through January 5th, 2020.
Thank you for your generosity!
During the month of December, please help A Servant’s Heart Food Pantry by returning your overdue Library items along with a nonperishable food donation and your fines will be forgiven. Start your library account fresh for 2020!
Waived fees apply to overdue fines only; costs associated with damaged or lost items are still required.
Donations will be accepted through January 5th, 2020.
Suggested Food Items:
Breakfast bars
Hot chocolate
Instant hot cereal
Brownie mix
Canned chicken
Spam
Tuna
Corn beef hash
Rice and pasta sides
Cooking oil (not large)
Beef stew
Canned fruit (15 oz.)
Canned ravioli/spaghetti & meatballs
Jelly/Jam
Life cereal
Chex cereal
Peanut butter crackers
Crackers
Pudding snack packs
Additional Items:
Dish soap
Paper towels
Toilet paper
Saturday, December 7, 2019 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Sunday, December 8, 2019 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Gently used books, CDs and DVDs for all ages and interests.
Most items priced between 50 cents and $2.00.
All proceeds benefit the Melrose Public Library!
Come unwind and get in touch with your inner child! Materials will be provided, but feel free to bring your own! To reserve a seat, sign up online or speak with a library staff member.
Challenge yourself in 2019 to see if you can complete
12 books in 12 months
using our Reading Challenge List!
Print one here, MPL 2019 Reading Challenge List
or stop by the Main Desk to pick up your List today!
Stay tuned throughout the coming year for fun incentives as you log your books!
This program is generously supported by The Friends of the Melrose Public Library.