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| Protect your privacy and safely dispose of sensitive documents at the library’s Community Shred Event happening tomorrow, 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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We will be closed Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day. All online resources will still be available. We will reopen Tuesday, May 26th at 10:00 a.m.
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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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|  | 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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|  | Tango Lessons w/ David Gorson & Bonnie Ernst |
Every Tuesday 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Registration Required |
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|  | My New Friend is a Cat Webcomic Discussion |
Tuesday, May 27th 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. | | |
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 | Finding Community: News, Social Media, & Town Squares |
Tuesday, May 27th 6:15 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. Registration Required |
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|  | Cultural Showcase |
Saturday, May 30th 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | | |
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Tour the World at the Library! 🌎 |
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Travel the world in a day at our Cultural Showcase! Join us for food, music, dance, crafts, and more, from over 30 Berkshire county organizations.
Performances include Berkshire African Dance and Drum (B.A.D.D.) Collective, Tamarack Hollow, Gina Coleman & the Misty Blues, and Berkshire Brazil. Enjoy a tasting of food from countries like Germany, Italy, and Morocco.There will also be organizations like the Berkshire Immigrant Center, Chapter Two / Friends of the Library, Literacy Volunteers of Berkshire County, and Mount Greylock Regional High School tabling with resources to let you know about the work they are doing in the region! Regional crafts will also be included.
Not only will you be able to experience cultural food, art, music, and dance at our Cultural Showcase, you’ll also have the opportunity to enter our raffle that has 12 different prizes! 🎉
Collect all the stamps in your travel guide Saturday, May 30th to enter our free raffle drawing. Prizes include STEAM kits, baskets filled with goodies, musical instruments, and gift cards! You don’t want to miss this. |
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Webcomics & Trivia!
| Want to learn more about webcomics? Join a Williamstown local, Ava Simon, on Wednesday, May 27th at 6:00 p.m. for a guided discussion of a webcomic called “My New Friend is a Cat.”
The event will be a two-hour long-form discussion with guided questions sorted by chapter. In the last half an hour or so, there will be a trivia contest where winners will receive prizes! The top two winners will receive a physical copy of the first volume of My New Friend is a Cat, while the top five will receive a pre-paid three-month subscription to the author's Patreon, which you can preview here.
The higher your final score, the better the subscription prize will be! See you there!
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News, Social Media, and Town Squares with Greylock News đź“Ł |
Have we lost touch with real-world local communities in the digital age? How do we reconnect and share community information and needs? Join a group of engaged neighbors as we share what’s working and see if more collaboration will help.
“Finding Community: News, Social Media and the New Town Squares” is a public circle-round gathering Wednesday, May 27th at 6:15 p.m.
You’re invited to come listen, join the conversation and bring ideas.
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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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