Melissa Public Library
🏢 City of Melissa · Melissa, Texas
Melissa Public Library
Serving one of Texas's fastest-growing cities, the Melissa Public Library is a two-time recipient of the Texas Municipal Library Directors Association's Achievement of Excellence in Libraries Award — earning it in both 2024 and 2025 among the top 20% of all 516 public library systems in the state.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9am–6pm |
| Tuesday | 10am–6pm |
| Wednesday | 10am–6pm |
| Thursday | 12pm–8pm |
| Friday | 10am–6pm |
| Saturday | 10am–3pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 3411 Barker Avenue, Melissa, TX 75454
Phone: (972) 837-4540
Website: cityofmelissa.com
Plus Code: 86557CVG+9R (Melissa, TX)
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📖 About Melissa Public Library
The Melissa Public Library serves the City of Melissa in northern Collin County, a community that has grown from under 5,000 residents in 2010 to more than 26,000 by 2025 — one of the fastest-growing cities in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Located at 3411 Barker Avenue and operated by the City of Melissa, the library holds more than 14,000 volumes and circulates approximately 30,000 items per year. Its mission — 'a global reach with local touch' — guides a program calendar that spans early childhood storytimes, teen chess club, adult crafting groups, and senior gaming. In 2025, the library earned its second consecutive Texas Municipal Library Directors Association Achievement of Excellence in Libraries Award, placing it among only 101 of the state's 516 public library systems to receive that recognition. The library runs its catalog on Koha (ByWater Solutions) with Aspen Discovery and offers free Wi-Fi and public computers on-site.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Two-time winner of the TMLA Achievement of Excellence in Libraries Award (2024 and 2025) — top 20% of all 516 Texas public library systems
- Serves one of the DFW metroplex's fastest-growing cities: Melissa's population more than doubled between 2020 and 2025, topping 26,000 residents
- Collection of 14,000+ volumes with 30,000+ annual circulations, backed by TexShare statewide databases, Libby, cloudLibrary, and Mango Languages
- Extended Thursday hours until 8pm provide evening access for working residents — all other weekdays open until 6pm
- Full in-library technology suite: public computers, Wi-Fi, and community meeting spaces for group programs and events
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Melissa cardholders access eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, databases, and language courses free through TexShare and the library's own digital subscriptions:
📚 Services
- Public computers with internet, word processing, and productivity software
- Free Wi-Fi throughout the building
- Group study and community meeting spaces
- Online catalog via Koha / Aspen Discovery (melissa.biblionix.com)
- Free library cards for Melissa and Collin County residents (apply at the library)
- Interlibrary loan via TexShare member network
- All services and computer use end 20 minutes before closing
🎸 Programs
- Preschool Storytime — ages 0–6, stories, songs, and crafts (see Facebook & calendar for current schedule)
- Spanish/English Bilingual Storytime — music, vocabulary play, and stories for parents and young children
- Teen Chess Club — casual, self-paced play for tweens and teens of all skill levels
- Teen Activities Group — rotating hands-on activities throughout the year
- Adult Crafting / Needlework Group — social crafting meetups for adults
- Senior Gaming — group gaming sessions for older adults
- Community presentations and cultural events (see library calendar)
📍 Nearby Libraries in the North Dallas Metroplex
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Melissa Public Library's hours, including any evening or weekend access?
The library is open Monday 9am–6pm, Tuesday–Wednesday and Friday 10am–6pm, Thursday 12pm–8pm (extended evening hours), and Saturday 10am–3pm. It is closed Sundays. Note that all services and computer use end 20 minutes before the posted closing time. Hours may change for holidays — check the city calendar or Facebook page for updates.
Has the Melissa Public Library won any awards for its service?
Yes. The Melissa Public Library earned the Texas Municipal Library Directors Association (TMLA) Achievement of Excellence in Libraries Award in both 2024 and 2025 — the second consecutive year receiving it. Of the 516 public library systems in Texas, only 101 receive this annual recognition, placing Melissa in the top 20% statewide. The award reflects excellence in service, innovative programs, community engagement, and outreach.
What digital resources can I use at home with a Melissa library card?
With a Melissa library card you can borrow eBooks and audiobooks through both Libby (OverDrive) and cloudLibrary, and learn languages through Mango Languages (70+ world languages) or Little Pim (12 languages for ages 0–6). You also gain remote access to the statewide TexShare database suite — ask the library for the remote-access password. For all apps, your username is your library card number and your password is the last four digits of the phone number on your account.
Does the library offer programs for teens and children?
Yes. The library runs Preschool Storytime (ages 0–6, with stories, songs, and crafts) and a bilingual Spanish/English Storytime for young children and their parents. For tweens and teens, there is a casual Chess Club open to all skill levels and a rotating Teen Activities Group with hands-on projects throughout the year. The library also offers Senior Gaming and adult crafting/needlework groups. Beginning September 1, 2026, select high-demand events require registration or ticketing — check the city calendar at cityofmelissa.com or the library's Facebook page for current schedules.
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✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.