Milne Mail: David & Joyce Milne Public Library, Weekly Newsletter
Friday, August 15, 2025

 Hello, and Happy Friday!

Join us tomorrow, Saturday, August 16th between 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. for a return visit from The Reptile Nook! 


The Reptile Nook is dedicated to teaching people of all ages about reptiles and amphibians. The Reptile Nook is bringing us 10 (TEN!) scaly, squirmy, crawly friends to see, touch, and learn about. Tables will be set up in the Reference area and the Community Room.

Please Note: If you are participating in our summer reading program, the last day to return reading logs are as follows:

  • KIDS, Saturday, August 16th

  • TEENS, Saturday, August 23rd

  • ADULT, Saturday, August 30th

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Kids & T(w)eens

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The Reptile Nook!

Saturday, August 16th

11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Live Animals!

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Adults

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Introduction to Mindfulness and Health

Tuesday, August 19th

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

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Tweens & Teens

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Candy Sushi Bar

Tuesday, August 19th

1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Waitlisted

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Everyone

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Trivia Night! Summer Edition

Wednesday, August 20th

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

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Adults

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Tango Lessons with David Gorson & Bonnie Ernst

Thursday, August 21st

6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Registration Required

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Teens & Adults

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Movie at the Milne: "Common Ground"

Saturday, August 9th

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

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Movie at the Milne! 🎬

Join us Friday, August 22nd at 3:00 p.m. for a showing of Common Ground!


This documentary profiles a hopeful and uplifting movement of white, black, and indigenous farmers who are using alternative “regenerative” models of agriculture that could balance the climate, save our health, and stabilize America’s economy – before it’s too late.


Rated PG; 1 hr 45 min runtime.

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Blog Post

Summer Reading Reviews

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Our summer reading program is coming to an end and patrons have been sharing their favorite reads on our blog post, "Bookshare." It's our own Goodreads!


If you want to know what your fellow patrons are reading, or share a review yourself, click the button to be directed to the blog post

Display Your Work at the Library 🎨

Are you interested in exhibiting your artwork at the library in 2026? Apply now! 


The application deadline is August 29th, 2025. Visit the link below for more information on the application process, as well as the application form itself. 


www.milnelibrary.org/exhibition-space

Be sure to share this information with anybody you think may be interested. We are excited to share your artwork with our community! 

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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.

Chapter Two Books

August 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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1095 Main Street, Williamstown, Massachusetts 01267
413-458-5369

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