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| We are hosting our first craft swap tomorrow, Saturday, May 16th at 11:00 a.m.
Trade unused, new, or gently used craft supplies to reduce waste, save money, and clear clutter.
You can exchange yarn, fabric, tools, and paper-crafting materials, with leftover items being donated to our new MakerSpace, Studio1095.
This will be free & available to all. |
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We now have a Notary Public on staff who can notarize your documents free of charge! It is recommended that you make an appointment first HERE, or call first to confirm that they are on duty when you want to meet. Visit milnelibrary.org/notary for more information on what we can and cannot notarize and other questions you may have.
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We are expanding our in-house genealogy resources. This week we are adding a subscription to Ancestry for library patrons. Ancestry is the largest genealogy company in the world and operates a network of genealogical, historical records, and related genealogy websites. Ancestry Library Edition is only available within the library building.
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The Library Board of Trustees is seeking additional community members to serve on the Building & Grounds Committee. This Board-led committee helps oversee the maintenance, improvement, and sustainability of the library’s building and grounds to ensure a safe, functional, and welcoming space for the community.
Interested community members are encouraged to contact Building & Grounds Committee Chair, Ben Lee-Cohen for more information: milnelibrarytrustees@williamstownma.gov
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Join us for the Williamstown 2026 farmer's market season! We will be tabling May 23rd, June 13th, July 18th, August 29th, September 26th, and October 31st. We have exciting goodies to give away! Markets are every Saturday (until November 1st), 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. in the Spring Street municipal parking lot (in front of Tunnel City). Learn more here!
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|  | Community Craft Supply Swap |
Saturday, May 16th 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | |
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 | Art Drop-In: Watercolor Stencil Art |
Saturday, May 16th 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
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|  | Basic Fitness with Devin Raber |
Every Tuesday 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. | |
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|  | Art Drop-In: Collage Postage Stamps |
Thursday, May 21st 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
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 | Milne at the Farmer's Market! |
Saturday, May 23rd 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | |
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|  | Community Shredding Event |
Saturday, May 23rd 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | |
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Get Creative with Watercolor! 🎨 |
In celebration of ArtWeek Berkshires, join us Saturday, May 16th at 1:00 p.m. for an art drop-in.
In this workshop, you'll experiment with watercolor paints, stencils, pressed leaves and more. This event is for ages 5 and up!
Be sure to dress for mess! |
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Create a Stamp for Your Travels 🌎
| Tour the world at the library! 🌎 But first, you need your own personalized stamp for your travel guide.
Create your own stamp using collaging techniques, art supplies, and more Thursday, May 21st at 12:00 p.m.!
Your stamp will then go into the travel guide that will be used at our Cultural Showcase.
When you show up to the Cultural Showcase with your personalized stamp in your travel guide, you will receive an extra raffle ticket for a prize drawing. You don't want to miss this! |
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We're hosting a Cultural Showcase Saturday, May 30th at 11:00 a.m.!
The Cultural Showcase will celebrate the rich cultural backgrounds represented in Williamstown and across Berkshire County. The goal is to create a welcoming space for connection and learning through food, art, language, music, storytelling, and cultural traditions. Featuring more than 30 Berkshire organizations, attendees are encouraged to “Explore the world in a day” through food, music, dance, crafts, and more.
Funded by Mass Cultural Council’s Creative Experiences Grant and the Friends of the Milne Public Library. |
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Shred Your Documents Safely at the Library! |
Protect your privacy and safely dispose of sensitive documents at the library’s Community Shred Event happening Saturday, May 23rd at 10:00 a.m.
Bring old tax returns, credit card receipts, bank statements, and other confidential papers to be securely shredded on-site.
It’s an easy and convenient way to clear out clutter while helping protect yourself from identity theft and learning more about the importance of secure document destruction. |
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Storytimes | Baby & Toddler: Mondays at 10:30 a.m.
Songs and stories aimed at babies and toddlers, but older kids are welcome too.
Pre-K: Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.
We'll be reading lots of picture books for the pre-K age group; any age kids are welcome to join. |
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Chapter Two Books | May Hours
Wed. 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Thu. 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Fri. 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sat. 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sun. 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Mon. 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tues. CLOSED |
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