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Join us Wednesday, April 22nd at 6:00 p.m. where Williamstown local and Pulitzer Prize-winning author, Elizabeth Kolbert will read from her latest book, Life on a Little-Known Planet, in celebration of Earth Day.
Elizabeth Kolbert is the author of Field Notes from a Catastrophe: Man, Nature, and Climate Change and The Sixth Extinction, for which she won a Pulitzer Prize. For her work as a staff writer at the New Yorker, she has received two National Magazine Awards and the Blake-Dodd Prize from the American Academy of Arts and Letters. Her 2021 book Under a White Sky was shortlisted for the Wainwright Prize for Writing on Global Conservation. |
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We will be closed Monday, April 20th in observance of Patriots' Day. All online resources will still be available. We will reopen Tuesday, April 21st at 10:00 a.m.
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There are two weeks left for participants to express their interest to join our first Cultural Showcase! We are looking for global representation specifically in the Asian, Oceania, and African diaspora. If you are, or know of someone who is, interested, please email Brianna at bchristie@cwmars.org
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Everyone
|  | Birding for Beginners w/ Mass Audubon |
Saturday, April 18th 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | |
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Kids & T(w)eens
|  | Celebrate Space Week w/ LEGO! |
Tuesday, April 21st 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | | |
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Teens & Adults
|  | Earth Day Book Talk w/ Pulitzer Prize Winner, Elizabeth Kolbert |
Wednesday, April 22nd 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. |
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Kids & Tweens
|  | Get Ready to Garden! |
Thursday, April 23rd 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | | |
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T(w)een & Adult
|  | Author Talk: Zach Adams, "Birds of New England" |
Thursday, April 23rd 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. | |
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Tween & Teen
|  | Movie at the Milne: Wicked: For Good |
Friday, April 24th 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Popcorn Included |
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Birding for Beginners š¦
| Experience the excitement of discovering new things and deepen your connection to the natural world by taking up a new hobby: birding!
This indoor-outdoor workshop hosted by Mass Audubon Saturday, April 18th at 11:00 a.m. will share ideas, tips to start enjoying birds in your own way, and give you a chance to practice fundamental birding skills during your next outdoor adventure.
This event is one of numerous Flight Path programs, an initiative the library is participating in through the Spring. |
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Author Talk with Zach Adams |
Join us for an author talk Thursday, April 23rd at 6:00 p.m. with Zach Adams.
Zach Adams, an avid birder, bird expert and author will give a book talk about bird migration and his new book, Birds of New England. Books will be available for purchase!
This event is part of out Flight Path program, an initiative the library is participating in through the Spring. | |
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Celebrate National Library Week by Entering Our Raffle š
| Enter our raffle for National Library Week (April 19th - 25th)!
During the week, when you check out five (5) library materials (books, cds, movies, Thingdom items, etc.) at one time, you get one raffle entry. There is one entry per day, per card.
Prizes are on display by Circulation in the glass display case. Prizes included: children's books, a snack care package, $25 gift cards, and a full Milne library merch kit. Some prizes have two drawings.
Winners will be notified Monday, April 27th! |
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Submit Your Portrait to Our Community Art Project |
Migration is happening in our Community Room! š¦
If you have a felted bird square that you have completed, make sure to bring it in before the end of April so that it can be added to our community art project.
If you would like it returned to you once the project is completed, be sure to write your name and contact information on the back of the square, or let us know.
This event is one of numerous Flight Path programs, an initiative the library is participating in through the Spring.
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Learn about the New Fire House with the Williamstown Fire Department
| Join us at the Williamstown Fire Departmentās brand-new firehouse, Wednesday, April 29th at 6:00 p.m., for a special behind-the-scenes look at the space and the vital services the department provides. Hosted by Chief Jeffrey J. Dias, this session will offer insight into how the new facility enhances emergency response, supports firefighters, and serves the community.
Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the design and features of the new station, how the department operates day-to-day, and what it takes to respond quickly and effectively to emergencies.
All are welcome - there is no registration required for this event. |
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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 | April 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. - 5:00 p.m.
Tues. CLOSED |
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