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About the Melissa Public Library
The Melissa Public Library strives to offer the best possible service to our patrons. The mission of the Melissa Public Library is to enrich the community by providing resources to aid in the pursuit of information and provide recreation and cultural enhancement using print, various media products, electronic access and planned quality programs available to all. The Melissa Public Library adheres to its logo: a global reach with local touch.
Newsletter
Sign up for The Melissa Minute, the City of Melissa's weekly e-newsletter to keep up to date on the latest happenings here at the library!
Library Guidelines
Rules on Entering the Library - Browse, Grab, and Go!
Open to patrons - 10 patrons allowed into the library at one time. Please try to limit one family member per household. Please keep any small children near you as we are trying to keep touching to a minimum.
Library Hours Monday-Friday 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm; Saturday 10:00 am to 3:00 pm; Closed on Sundays.
Technology - Computers, scanning, faxing, and printing are available. If you need to scan or fax, please let staff perform this action for you.
Reserve Pickup - Reserves are available to pick up from the table in front of the checkout desk. Please come in, tear your papers off, and leave on the front desk. This allows us to check you out with your card or scanning each item!
Telephone (972-837-4540) for service and assistance Monday-Friday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Virtual Programs continue to be held on the Melissa Public Library Facebook
Now that we are open, you'll see some changes! Watch our Facebook for regular updates and activities!
To keep you and our staff safe and healthy, please note the new regulations:
- Wear a mask and social distance.
- Toys and manipulatives have been removed from the children's area.
- Board books are in new bins with titles facing outwards.
- Seating has been removed.
Thank you from your Melissa Public Library.
A global reach with a local touch.
Amazon Smile
Give a gift to the library when you order from Amazon!
Go to the Amazon Smile page and sign in with your Amazon account or set up a new account. You are given a choice of organizations to have credit listed from your purchases (this can be changed at any time).
Please select 'Friends of Melissa Public Library'. When you purchase any items through Amazon, they will provide a percentage donation to the Friends! Which will go into helping fund programs for your Melissa Public Library!
Suggestions or Concerns?
Do you have any suggestions or concerns? Please send us an email!
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Jennifer Nehls
Library Director
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Rainea Urbina
Youth Services Librarian, MLS
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Carolina Brea
Youth Services Librarian
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Victoria Villegas
Librarian Assistant
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Marc Royce
Library Clerk
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Library
Physical Address
3411 Barker Avenue
Melissa, TX 75454
Phone: 972-837-4540Fax: 972-837-2006
Hours
Monday-Friday
12:00 am to 5:00 pm
Saturday
10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Sunday
Closed
All services and computer use ends 20 minutes before the closing hour.