Originally founded by German immigrants, followed by successive waves of Lithuanians, Italians, and Hispanics, Melrose Park has undergone a series of transformations since its incorporation in 1882. Close proximity to Chicago and the coming of the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad ensured that Melrose Park became a center for manufacturing and heavy industry. Major companies including Benjamin Moore, International Harvester, and the National Malleable Castings Company built plants here, and the town was also known as the headquarters for Polk Brothers.

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• Your items are ready to pick up at the library
• Items are overdue
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Computer recycling program free to all Melrose Park Residents. Drop off old Computers, Tv's and all electronics.

Drop off: 2309 Main St

Times: Monday and Friday from 8-1, Wednesday Evening from 7-9

For more information call 708-649-8000

Snapshot Day

by the numbers  

905 patrons visited

We checked out a total of 1,026 items

We checked in over 322 items

 This was approximately 84 items an hour

We're getting a reservation/printing system upgrade! If you have money on your library card, you must "cash in" at the Circulation Desk before March 31st.*

*After this date any money on your card will be non-refundable.

Now when you visit the Melrose Park Library, you can checkout a whole different kind of book or rather a whole heap of books.  We now have Nooks and Kindles preloaded with a variety of books ranging from new bestsellers to time-honored classics. Each eReader has over 40 titles so far.

Join Rita Arias Jirasek at the Melrose Park Library on Wednesday, November 17 at 7pm as she presents the stories of the Mexican experience in the Midwest through photographs.

Ancestry® Library Edition

Visit the library to access Ancestry.com which allows you to search historical records, stories,photos,maps, and many other publications and databases. Discover your unique family history! This resource includes billions of records from around the world, including from U.S., U.K., and Canadian census and vital records, immigration and passport records, periodicals and books, photos, and more.

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A Message to Illinois Library Patrons

While you are aware of the financial problems the State of Illinois is experiencing you may not be aware of the impact it is having on your local public library service.