Milne Mail: David & Joyce Milne Public Library, Weekly Newsletter
Friday, January 31, 2025

Hello, and Happy Friday!


Thank you again for being patient with us regarding our heating system. We currently have a temporary heating solution to keep everyone warm while they enjoy all the resources our library has to offer.


This newsletter is jam-packed with information you want to be in the loop about. Take a look now!

   Coming Up Soon:

Children

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Baby & Toddler Storytime

Monday, Feb. 3rd

10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.

More Info

Adults

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Massachusetts Dementia Friendly Caregivers Group

Wednesday, Feb. 5th

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

More Info

Adults

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Gentle Yoga w/ Mary Edgerton

Thursday, Feb. 6th

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

More Info

Kids and Teens

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Math Help w/ Mace Foehl

Thursday, Feb. 6th

4:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

More Info

Adults

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First Friday Book Group: The Known World by Edward P. Jones

Friday, Feb. 7th

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

More Info

Everyone

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Películas en la Biblioteca: Encanto en Español

Saturday, Feb. 8th

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

More Info
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Donations Needed

As part of new sustainability initiatives at the Milne, we are asking for donations of used items. Specifically, used coffee mugs, travel mugs, and tote bags.


If you are looking to give these items a new home, please stop by the library and drop them off at the reference desk. 

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Open Gaming & VR is Back at the Milne!

One Up Games brings the games to you! Join us Saturday, February 22nd for open gaming. Systems include PS4, XBox-S, Switch, and Oculus Quest 2. 


REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Space is limited - sign up for one of the 90-minute gaming sessions (A or B).

Session A: 12 - 1:30 p.m.
Session B: 1:30 - 3 p.m.

Robin Wall Kimmerer is Coming to Williamstown!

Robin Wall Kimmerer (2022 MacArthur Genius Award Winner!) is coming to Williamstown on Thursday, February 6, 2024 at 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm, to be the evening keynote speaker to celebrate Claiming Williams!


Robin, renown botanist and Indigenous scholar, is the author of Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants. 

Learn More

Looking for Even More Puzzles to Solve?

We're expanding our puzzle swap until February 28th! You can bring in a puzzle to swap or take one to solve.


There will be a cart with the puzzles in the front area of the library. If you have any puzzles you'd like to donate, feel free to leave it on the cart!

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Blind Date with a Book is Back!

We’re feeling the love here at the Milne Public Library.


We’re feeling the love so much, we want to set you up on a blind date . . . with a book (of course)! 

Throughout the month of February, you can check out a disguised library book using its "pickup line" only!  Take a look at the wrapped titles, select a book, and check it out.  After reading it, share your "true feelings" about your "date" by March 1st for a chance to win a prize. Who knows, perhaps you'll find true (literary) love!


Participation is for anyone aged 18 and older, and please "check out" and rate no more than 2 "blind dates!"

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2024 Annual Report

2024 was a great year for the David and Joyce Milne Public Library.


Not only did we celebrate 150 years of providing resources and knowledge to the Williamstown community, we had over 90,000 visitors walk through our front door. 


Learn more about our amazing 2024 by reading our first annual report linked below!

Annual Report
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Extended Hours for Math Help w/ Mace Foehl

Starting January 30th, Math Help will be held every Thursday, 4:30 - 8:00 p.m. Mace will continue providing help until the end of the school year!


Bring your questions, homework, or just your curiosity about math, and get personalized support in a friendly environment.


There will not be a session Thursday, February 13th.

Learn More

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

January 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.   CLOSED

Tues.   CLOSED

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

https://milnelibrary.org/