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Sensory Station2023-12-08T15:30:00Join us at the library for a self-lead program for all ages. With our Sensory Station cart, this program will focus on providing sensory fun for those who would like to unwind and experience a different type of Library environment/program than usual.
Event Location3411 Barker AvenueMelissaTX75454-9569 Join us at the library for a self-lead program for all ages. With our Sensory Station cart, this program will focus on providing sensory fun for those who would like to unwind and experience a different type of Library environment/program than usual.
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Pancakes with Santa - Melissa Professional Fire Fighters Association2023-12-09T09:00:00Please come join us for our 3rd annual Pancakes with Santa! Please come support your local Fire Fighters!
Parking available at the church parking lot adjacent to the fire station.
Proceeds benefit the MPFFA Local 5250 Benevolent fund, helping your first responders during time of crisis. Donations accepted. Free photos with Santa and Hot Cocoa kits are available for purchase.
Melissa Fire Station 1
1933 E. Melissa RoadMelissaTX75454 Please come join us for our 3rd annual Pancakes with Santa! Please come support your local Fire Fighters!
Parking available at the church parking lot adjacent to the fire station.
Proceeds benefit the MPFFA Local 5250 Benevolent fund, helping your first responders during time of crisis. Donations accepted. Free photos with Santa and Hot Cocoa kits are available for purchase.
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Adult Program : D&D Campaign2023-12-09T11:00:00Our intrepid adventurers continue exploring the Lost Mines of Phandelver! Registration is currently full.
Community Room upstairs inside Melissa City Hall
3411 Barker AvenueMelissaTX75454-9569 Our intrepid adventurers continue exploring the Lost Mines of Phandelver! Registration is currently full.
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Homeschool Hangout (All Ages)2023-12-12T13:30:00Time for crafting galore! Homeschool Hangouts invite homeschooled patrons of all ages to come to the library to make fun and unique crafts and/or to simply hangout! WHAT will we make next?!
Event Location3411 Barker AvenueMelissaTX75454-9569 Time for crafting galore! Homeschool Hangouts invite homeschooled patrons of all ages to come to the library to make fun and unique crafts and/or to simply hangout! WHAT will we make next?!
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Adult Program - Knitting and Crocheting Club Holiday Party!2023-12-12T14:00:00Join us for our meeting of the Knitting & Crocheting Club! Bring in that project you put on hold for the holidays, or something completely new that you have been wanting to start and meet with other crafters! Wear your comfiest crafting couture and come craft with us!
Event Location3411 Barker AvenueMelissaTX75454-9569 Join us for our meeting of the Knitting & Crocheting Club! Bring in that project you put on hold for the holidays, or something completely new that you have been wanting to start and meet with other crafters! Wear your comfiest crafting couture and come craft with us!
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Toddler Storytime!2023-12-13T10:30:00Join us for our Toddler Storytime! Toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years old are welcome to this engaging and fun Storytime filled with bubbles, sound effects, songs, themes, learning, and of course, READING AND IMAGINATION!
Event Location3411 Barker AvenueMelissaTX75454-9569 Join us for our Toddler Storytime! Toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years old are welcome to this engaging and fun Storytime filled with bubbles, sound effects, songs, themes, learning, and of course, READING AND IMAGINATION!
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Skype with a Scientist - Plasma Physicist!2023-12-13T12:00:00Join us for a special program where we Skype with a Scientist!
“Hi! I’m Jamie, a current graduate student at Columbia University where i study Plasma physics. plasma is a state of matter, like liquids, gasses, or solids - you can think of plasma to be like lightening! currently i am working to help capture plasma and use it to make energy - known as fusion energy - similar to how our sun works. this form of energy is much cleaner and better than the ways we produce energy today. ask me anything!”
Community Room
3411 Barker AvenueMelissaTX75454-9569 Join us for a special program where we Skype with a Scientist!
“Hi! I’m Jamie, a current graduate student at Columbia University where i study Plasma physics. plasma is a state of matter, like liquids, gasses, or solids - you can think of plasma to be like lightening! currently i am working to help capture plasma and use it to make energy - known as fusion energy - similar to how our sun works. this form of energy is much cleaner and better than the ways we produce energy today. ask me anything!”
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Christmas Storytime! Presented by ServPro2023-12-15T10:30:00Enjoy meeting Mrs. Claus with her Christmas tales! Presented by ServPro.
Event Location3411 Barker AvenueMelissaTX75454-9569 Enjoy meeting Mrs. Claus with her Christmas tales! Presented by ServPro.
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Carter BloodCare - Blood Drive2023-12-16T10:00:00The Melissa Public Library is grateful and honored to be able to host a blood drive with Carter BloodCare.
Donors will receive : A fleece blanket
Sign up at this link: https://ww2.greatpartners.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/143958
Learn more about eligibility and the blood donation process at carterbloodcare.org.
Contact Volunteer Drive Coordinator, Libby Green at lgreen@cityofmelissa.com for any questions.
If you are ineligible to donate, please share this information with others who may be able to help. Thank you.
Court Room of City Hall
3411 Barker AvenueMelissaTX75454-9569 The Melissa Public Library is grateful and honored to be able to host a blood drive with Carter BloodCare.
Donors will receive : A fleece blanket
Sign up at this link: https://ww2.greatpartners.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/143958
Learn more about eligibility and the blood donation process at carterbloodcare.org.
Contact Volunteer Drive Coordinator, Libby Green at lgreen@cityofmelissa.com for any questions.
If you are ineligible to donate, please share this information with others who may be able to help. Thank you.
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Adult Cricut Class - Registration Required2023-12-16T10:30:00Come join us as craft our way to the happiest of holidays! Maybe even make the perfect present for someone you care about! Bring your own Cricut if you’d like, OR share our Cricut with us! We just ask that you bring your own laptop if you're able and download Cricut Design Space before class starts.
Event Location3411 Barker AvenueMelissaTX75454-9569 Come join us as craft our way to the happiest of holidays! Maybe even make the perfect present for someone you care about! Bring your own Cricut if you’d like, OR share our Cricut with us! We just ask that you bring your own laptop if you're able and download Cricut Design Space before class starts.
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PAWS to Read2023-12-18T16:00:00Your child can read to a therapy dog! They can pick out whichever book they would like to read and read it with a certified therapy dog. First come, first serve.
We’ve partnered with Heart of Texas Therapy Dogs to hold this program.
Event Location3411 Barker AvenueMelissaTX75454-9569 Your child can read to a therapy dog! They can pick out whichever book they would like to read and read it with a certified therapy dog. First come, first serve.
We’ve partnered with Heart of Texas Therapy Dogs to hold this program.
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HeartSaver CPR/AED - Registration Required2023-12-18T18:00:00Courses are intended for Melissa citizens 12 years of age and older. Each class is limited to 25 students.These courses are video-based, instructor-led courses that teach adult and child CPR and AED use, infant CPR, and how to relieve choking in adults, children, and infants. These courses teach skills with the AHA’s research-proven practice-while-watching technique, which allows instructors to observe the students, provide feedback, and guide the students’ learning of skills.
No previous experience required, and all training equipment will be provided by Melissa Fire Department.
Note: Taking this course will not result in official CPR or first-aid certification. What it will do is prepare you to be able to provide potentially lifesaving care until first responders arrive.
Courtroom of City Hall
3411 Barker AvenueMelissaTX75454-9569 Courses are intended for Melissa citizens 12 years of age and older. Each class is limited to 25 students.These courses are video-based, instructor-led courses that teach adult and child CPR and AED use, infant CPR, and how to relieve choking in adults, children, and infants. These courses teach skills with the AHA’s research-proven practice-while-watching technique, which allows instructors to observe the students, provide feedback, and guide the students’ learning of skills.
No previous experience required, and all training equipment will be provided by Melissa Fire Department.
Note: Taking this course will not result in official CPR or first-aid certification. What it will do is prepare you to be able to provide potentially lifesaving care until first responders arrive.
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Big Kids Craft: Print Making!2023-12-19T16:30:00Time to get crafting! Our Tween/Teen patrons are welcome to come to the library to make fun and unique crafts with us!
This week we're making stamps and learning the basics of print making!
Crafts are geared for ages 10+
City Hall Library
3411 Barker AvenueMelissaTX75454-9569 Time to get crafting! Our Tween/Teen patrons are welcome to come to the library to make fun and unique crafts with us!
This week we're making stamps and learning the basics of print making!
Crafts are geared for ages 10+
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Baby Storytime2023-12-20T10:30:00Join us at the Library for Baby Storytime! We will have shakers, scares, felt stories, music, tickles, bounces, and fun as we engage with our little ones the first Wednesday of each month! This program is for babies only (ages 0-18 months).
Event Location3411 Barker AvenueMelissaTX75454-9569 Join us at the Library for Baby Storytime! We will have shakers, scares, felt stories, music, tickles, bounces, and fun as we engage with our little ones the first Wednesday of each month! This program is for babies only (ages 0-18 months).
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A Tale of Two Pages Holiday Party: A Book Club for Adults!2023-12-21T18:00:00A Tale of Two Pages is reading The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O'Farrell and having our Holiday Party! This month will be a pot luck! Come chat!
Event Location3411 Barker AvenueMelissaTX75454-9569 A Tale of Two Pages is reading The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O'Farrell and having our Holiday Party! This month will be a pot luck! Come chat!
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STEM Station2023-12-22T15:30:00Join us at the library for a special self-lead program for all ages. With our brand new STEM Station cart sponsored by the Friends of the Melissa Public Library, we will have plenty of awesome and fun STEM toys and learning tools for youth to play and learn with.
Event Location3411 Barker AvenueMelissaTX75454-9569 Join us at the library for a special self-lead program for all ages. With our brand new STEM Station cart sponsored by the Friends of the Melissa Public Library, we will have plenty of awesome and fun STEM toys and learning tools for youth to play and learn with.
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Library Closed 2023-12-23T00:00:00
Event LocationMelissaTX75454
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