Melrose Public Library- “Core of the Community”
The Melrose Library Association is a proud member of the Florida Library Association. Visit our
“Contact” page to learn more about the FLA. Click on the FLA logo to go directly to their website.
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FALL USED BOOK SALE! FALL USED BOOK SALE! FALL USED BOOK SALE!
Mark your calendars for October 13-17 2026 for the MLA’s Fall Used Book Sale. Books will be sold
for $3.00 per grocery bag and bags will be provided. Many titles in fiction, non-fiction, children’s
categories will be available for purchases. As an added bonus, there is a myriad of classic vinyl
albums for purchase. Come out and browse to your heart’s content during normal library hours
(Tuesday-Friday), 9:30am-6:00pm, Saturday, 9:00am-12:30pm) All proceeds from the book sale help
the MLA to provide programs and improvements at the Melrose Public Library. We hope to see you
there!
Fabulous Fictional Florida presented by Dr. Caren Neile
Please join the MLA at the Melrose Public Library on October 22, 2026 at 2:00pm. as we welcome
Dr. Caren Neile for presentation of Fabulous Fictional Florida. You have probably heard of Their
Eyes Were Watching God, Miami Vice, and Because of Winn Dixie. These are all titles associated
with iconic Florida. This lively program invites audiences to listen to readings from great Florida
books, enjoy discussion of memorable Florida TV and movies, go behind the scenes of both and
come to love Florida stories through lively analysis of what popular cultures say about our state.
Following the program, light refreshments will be served.
Funding for this program was provided through a grant from Florida Humanities with funds from the
National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions of or recommendations
expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of Florida Humanities or the National
Humanities or the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Friends of the Melrose, Florida Public Library
