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We will be hosting a book group Tuesday, January 27th at 4:00 p.m. to discuss Betty Shamieh's novel "Too Soon."
The book group will discuss Shamiah's novel ahead of her morning keynote speech and her book signing at Claiming Williams on February 5th. Library staff will also be there!
Williams College's Claiming Williams is open to the community! They invite you to engage in all the programs that are scheduled for the day. Lunch is also free for community members at campus dining halls. |
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Please Note: Due to extremely cold weather predicted for tomorrow morning, we are postponing the Demystifying, Decluttering & Moving Workshop with Emily Kloeblen to next Saturday, January 31st at the same time, from 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. We apologize for the inconvenience!
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Tweens & Teens
|  | Drop-In Craft: Laminated Bookmarks |
Friday, January 23rd 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | | |
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Adults
|  | Demystifying Decluttering and Moving Workshop Part 2 |
Saturday, January 24th 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Postponed |
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|  | Claiming Williams Book Club |
Tuesday, January 27th 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | | |
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Teens & Adults
|  | Art Workshop: Decorate a Canvas Bag |
Wednesday, January 28th 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Registration Required |
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Teens & Adults
|  | National Puzzle Day Puzzling Competition |
Thursday, January 29th 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Registration Required |
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Kids & T(w)eens
|  | Family Movie: The Bad Guys 2 |
Friday, January 30th 2:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. Popcorn Included | |
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Celebrating Birds in the Berkshires and Beyond 🐦 |
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The Milne Public Library is participating in an initiative to provide programming and information about local and migratory birds and to encourage communities to take small actions that keep birds safe.
Flight Path has provided funding and materials to help the public learn about the science of birds and bird migration. As a part of this initiative, we have planned bird-related programs, activities and displays.
Learn about the upcoming library events for the Flight Path program by reading our blog post! |
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Join Our Sustainability Book Group
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| We're now hosting a quarterly book discussion group covering all things sustainability-related!
On Tuesday, February 10th at 5:30 p.m., Sustainabili-Reads will discuss Nature's Best Hope: A New Approach to Conservation that Starts in Your Yard, by Douglas Tallamy.
Also, Professor Tallamy has agreed to meet with us from 6:00 - 6:15 pm via Zoom! Please arrive at 5:30 so that we can chat about the book beforehand.
You can request a copy from the library, or download it on Hoopla if you'd rather get the Ebook or audiobook! |
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Decorate a Canvas Bag 🎨 |
Join us next Wednesday, January 28th at 5:30 p.m. for this fun and easy workshop. Local artist, Gloria Calderon-Saenz, will guide you in experimenting with block printing on fabric. You will observe the process of carving stamps out of corks and learn about the many uses of block printing on textiles.
Registration is required for this event.
The library will provide you with a canvas bag, or feel free to bring in your own (preferably canvas) item to decorate!
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National Puzzle Day Competition
| Do you have a knack for doing jigsaw puzzles, and want to show off your skills?
Celebrate National Puzzle Day by joining us Thursday, January 19th at 6:00 p.m. for a fun and friendly puzzling competition with other puzzle aficionados.
Each player will receive an identical 500-piece puzzle and have 2 hours to complete it. The first place winner will receive a prize! Refreshments will be available to all players.
Please sign up as space is limited. |
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Make Your Own Bookmarks |
Join us for an afternoon of arts & crafts Friday. January 23rd, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Collaged art bookmarks make a great Valentine's treat for yourself, friends, or family! Drop-in to the Teen Room and we will laminate your bookmark. All supplies provided.
Thank you to Friends of the Milne Library for sponsoring 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 | 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 (Open Holidays)
Tues. CLOSED |
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