Brattle Book Shop Owner to Speak at Melrose Church Thursday

Here is the Melrose Patch 5 Things column for Thursday, April 11: 

1. Rain possible: There is a 40 percent chance of precipitation, with temperatures hitting a high of around 47 on a mostly cloudy Thursday, according to the National Weather Service's forecast for Melrose. At night, temperatures will dip to a low of around 35, according to the forecast.

2. Library activities: Here is a look at a library program scheduled for Thursday at Melrose Public Library, according to the library website: 

• Melrose Sustainability Coalition, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Meeting Room

3. Open mic night at Ab Fab: Sign-up starts at 7 p.m. Thursday and music starts at 7:30 p.m. at Absolutely Fabulous in Melrose.

4. Special guest: Kenneth Gloss, owner of Boston-based Brattle Book Shop, will be appearing at 7 p.m. Thursday at the .

5. In case you missed it: State Rep. Paul Brodeur discusses the state's transportation funding bill.

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