New Melrose library branch opens next month Gene Marrano June 18, 2019 1 min read In just over a month the new and much larger Melrose Branch Library located inside the Goodwill Industries campus will open. An update from Roanoke’s Library system director, a WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Continue Reading Previous: Study: Virginia ranks well among states for children’s well beingNext: Pulaski Yanks get ready to open season Related Stories 2 min read The Cans for Critters fundraiser helps the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center in Roanoke Denise Membreno May 2, 2025 1 min read A student led effort turns Roanoke College into a Bee Campus Denise Membreno May 2, 2025 1 min read Roanoke’s Gun Violence Prevention Commission hopes remembering cold case victims brings answers and peace Denise Membreno May 1, 2025