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Hello, and Happy Friday! |
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Don't miss out on our children's book reading and talk this weekend with Hannah Moushabeck, author of Homeland: My Father Dreams of Palestine. The event takes place on Saturday, June 8th, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
The book tells of three young girls eagerly await the return of their father, who tells them bedtime stories of a faraway homeland—of Palestine.
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Through their father's memories, the Old City of Jerusalem comes to life: the sounds of juice vendors beating rhythms with brass cups, the smell of argileh drifting through windows, and the sight of doves flapping their wings toward home. These daughters of the diaspora feel love for a place they have never been, a home they cannot visit. But, as their father's story comes to an end, they know that through his memories they will always return.
We hope that you will be able to join us for this event - all ages are welcome! Copies of the book will be available for purchase, which Hannah will be happy to sign. See you there!
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Kids
|  | Author Talk: Hannah Moushabeck |
Saturday, June 8th 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
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Adults
|  | Understanding Alzheimers & Dementia |
Wednesday, June 12th 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. |
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Adults
|  | Gentle Yoga with Mary Edgerton |
Thursday, June 13th 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | |
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Adults
|  | What is Dementia? |
Friday, June 14th 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. | |
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Teen |
 | Workshop: College Essay Writing |
Saturday, June 15th 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | |
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Teen
|  | Movie: Wonka |
Monday, June 17th 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | |
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Milne Out and About |
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That's right, you won't just find us at the library - our staff are going places!
This month, you'll find the Milne Public Library present at the following events.
We hope to see you there! |
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| | Saturday, June 15th
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
We'll be at the Farmers Market sharing information about the library's Summer Reading Program, our resources, and upcoming events and services. You can even win prizes! |
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| | Saturday, June 15th
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Wine columnist Lettie Teague will be discussing her new biography Dear Readers and Riders: The Beloved Books, Faithful Fans, and Hidden Private Life of Marguerite Henry. They will also have some equestrian-themed beverages and snacks!
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| | Saturday, June 19th
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
The Williams College Museum of Art is hosting a Juneteenth Family Storytime! Join educational storyteller Desiree Taylor to learn more about the history of Juneteenth and think about what freedom means to you. |
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Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month |
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This month, the Milne Public Library is taking part in raising awareness about Alzheimer's Disease.
Thanks to a grant awarded to the Williamstown Council on Aging, we recently purchased around 100 adult, teen and children's books about dementia. You can browse these in our catalog, or check out our in-house display. |
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Also in partnership with the Council on Aging, we will be hosting multiple programs about dementia and Alzheimer's disease and we recently started hosting an ongoing, monthly caregiver's support group.
Click below to visit our blog post, which details a list of related events that will take place here throughout June! |
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New Arts & Crafts Classes on Creativebug |
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There are lots of new classes coming to Creativebug this June! Make a wool felt floral crown, an origami postage book, paper maché animal masks, and more!
Sign into Creativebug using your library card number at the link below, or via the link on our website. You can bookmark it for convenience! |
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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 | June 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. - 4:00 p.m.
Tues. CLOSED |
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