Milne Mail: David & Joyce Milne Public Library, Weekly Newsletter
Friday, March 21, 2025

Hello, and Happy Friday!


Spring has arrived at the Milne Public Library and Berkshire County! 


We have an exciting newsletter for you this week with new Thingdom items, an experience pass, blog posts, and more!


Taken last Saturday: crocuses by the library's front door! 

   Coming Up Soon:

Adults

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English Conversation Group

Monday, March 24th

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

More Info

Everyone

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Community Convos w/ Val

Monday, March 24th

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

More Info

Teens & Adults

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¡Hablemos español!

Wednesday, March 26th

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

More Info

Teens & Adults

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Friendship Bracelets for Teens & Adults!

Friday, March 28th

1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

More Info

Adults

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Mystery Book Group

Friday, March 28th

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

More Info

Adults

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Knitting (and Crocheting and Other Fiber Arts) Group

Friday, March 28th

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

More Info
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Explore Women's History with YA Literature!

Women's History Month is still in full swing. Enjoy a selection of books highlighting the history, experience and achievements of women through the ages and throughout the world. 


Review non-fiction, graphic novels, online resources, and more!

YA Literature Blog

News Flash: Milne Seed Library Coming Soon!

By next week, we will have a new seed library available to all.


Organic seeds of all kinds (mostly vegetables) will be available for anyone starting a garden at home to take based on their needs. Additionally, join us and Seed Savers Exchange on April 3rd for virtual webinar about how to start your seeds.


We look forward to helping our community start their own gardens!

Submit a Review Today!

New Items at the Library

We're always adding new items to the library for all things "experience!"


Patrons can now check out our USS Slater experience pass. Our USS Slater pass is a two-day loan for 2 adults and 2 children.


Learn more and see if it is available using the link: Milne Experience Passes

Additionally, experience the future of mixed reality with the Meta Quest 3 featuring 4K resolution, an infinite display, the BOBOVR S3 Pro battery strap, and more. 


Patrons must be 18-years old or older to borrow this item.


Learn more about the Meta Quest 3, and other Thingdom items here: Thingdom

Even More Tech Times!

We have expanded our 1:1 tech help sessions to include Saturdays for those who can't make it during the week. 


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 below, book your session now!

Register Here!

Blind Date with a Book 2025

Our annual literary love event came to a close at the end of February, and it's been exciting to see the results of everyone's bookish, romantic rendezvous.


Learn more about the dates that fell in love, made new friends, or never want to see again in the full blog post linked below.

Blind Date Blog

New Items

Kids


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Teens


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Adults


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White Table Clock and Books on Bookshelf

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

https://milnelibrary.org/