Milne Mail: David & Joyce Milne Public Library, Weekly Newsletter
Friday, April 4, 2025

Hello, and Happy April!


With temperatures rising (fingers crossed), we are excited to welcome spring to the library.


With the foggy weather of winter turing into spring, stop by the library this month for National Poetry Month programming, April vacation, our April artist, and more!


We look forward to seeing you!

   Coming Up Soon:

Everyone

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Community Convos w/ Val

Monday, April 7th

3:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

More Info

Adults (18+)

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Berkshire Health Systems Bloodmobile

Tuesday, April 8th

9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

More Info

Everyone

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Getting Your Vegetable Garden Started: Tips for Year One

Tuesday, April 8th

6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

More Info

Adults

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Gentle Yoga with Mary Edgerton

Thursday, April 10th

10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Registration Required

More Info

School Ages

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Math Help with Mace Foehl

Thursday, April 10th

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

More Info

Adults

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Knitting (and Other Fiber Arts) Group

Friday, April 11th

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

More Info
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Learn How to Make a Tie-Dye Teddy Bear!

April Vacation might be a few weeks away, but we're already excited to share what we have in store!


One event is our Tie Dye Teddy Bear workshop for ages 3-8 happening Thursday, April 24th. Registration is required as this event has limited supplies.


If you are interested, but want to know the process of what your kiddos would be making, watch our tutorial now using the button to the right! Sign up below:


Session A : 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Session B: 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Watch Our Tutorial!
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Join Our Poetry Month Challenge!

April is National Poetry Month and we are excited to have events, programming, and displays all month long!


Celebrate poetry monthy with us by participating in our repetitive poetry writing challenge. Submit your poem(s) by the end of April to be entered in the prize drawing. Stop in to grab your poetry packet today!


Learn more about poetry month and our programs by reading the blog post!

BookShare: Patron Book Reviews

Have you read a book that blew you away or do you just love books in general and want to share your thoughts?


Join our ever-growing space for book reviews from Milne Public Library patrons of all ages! Send us a review for a book you enjoyed or disliked (but you stuck it out anyway).


Your book review will be included on our BookShare website blog. Please note: submissions might be edited for space or content.

Submit a Review Today!

Mobile Print at the Library

Did you know you can mobile print at the library?


Using Princh, you can send documents to our printer from your phone, tablet or PC - no need to sign in on our public computers.


Once you are in Princh, enter our printer ID #, upload your files, select if you want black/white or color copies, enter your email, and you're ready to print on our printer!

You can do this all in the comfort of your home! Additionally, printing at your library is more affordable. 


At the Milne:

Black and white printouts cost $0.10 per sheet.

Color printouts cost $0.20 per sheet. 


Learn more about mobile printing, copying, and all things technology at the library using the link below! We're always happy to help!

All Things Technology!

New Addition to Our Seed Library!

Stop in the library to find organic seeds of all kinds that you can take. Grow your own vegetables, herbs, fruits, and flowers this spring!


Our seed library is near the circulation desk housed in an old card catalog we found in our basement.You can now grab a bag of soil to start your seedlings!


If you have any questions, please email kwilliams@cwmars.org

Seed Library Info!
Register Now!

Sign Up for Your Tech Time Today

1:1 tech times are:

  • Tuesdays, 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.

  • Fridays, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

  • Saturdays, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

These are all 1-hour sessions. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. 


Using the button, book your session now!

New Items

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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

March 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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David and Joyce Milne Public Library
1095 Main Street, Williamstown, Massachusetts 01267
413-458-5369

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