Milne Mail: David & Joyce Milne Public Library, Weekly Newsletter
Friday, October 23, 2026

Hello, and Happy Friday!

Are you ready for Halloween?


Join us Saturday, October 24th at 11:00 a.m. for an all-ages costume swap, with (BONUS!) treats and crafts. 


Please note:


This event is open to all. You can still participate even if you did not donate! You also don't have to take anything if you donated!  Items left over may be donated to other community organizations.

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Announcements:

Please Note: We are closed today, October 23rd for an in-service staff training day. All online resources will still be available. We will reopen tomorrow, October 24th at 10:00 a.m.

We're Opening Our New MakerSpace!

Join us Thursday, October 29th for an afternoon/evening of exploring, creating, and celebrating our long-awaited makerspace Take a tour, try your hand at a variety of hands-on activities, see demonstrations, and discover all the ways you can use Studio1095.


Whether you're an experienced maker, a creative hobbyist, or simply curious about what you can do here, come explore Studio1095 and see what's possible!


Snacks and refreshments will be served in the Community Room. All ages are welcome.


Thank you to the Friends of the Library for funding and supporting this initiative.

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   Coming Up Soon:

Everyone

Halloween Costume Swap

Saturday, October 24th

11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

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Teens & Adults

Career & Job Development Expo

Tuesday, October 27th

3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

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Teens & Adults

Virtual Talk: Understanding A.I. and Misinformation

Tuesday, October 27th

7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

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Teens & Adults

¡Hablemos español! Spanish Conversation Group

Wednesday, October 28th

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

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Everyone

Studio1095 Grand Opening! 🎉

Thursday, October 29th

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

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Everyone

Milne at the Market

Saturday, October 31st

9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

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Job Seeking? 

Join the library for our first Career and Job Development Expo Tuesday, October 27th starting at 3:00 p.m.!


The Expo's goal is to create an inclusive, accessible, and community-centered hub that connects job seekers, local residents, community members, and students with employers, internship and training opportunities, résumé and interview support, and useful community resources


At the fair, you'll be able to meet with local organizations who are hiring, receive resume help, print new business cards, set up and refine your LinkedIn, and more

Blog Post

Understanding Artificial Intelligence 📱

The U.S. has long been plagued by misinformation. But with the widespread use of AI, the problem has been supercharged: Deepfakes. AI-manipulated photos. AI-generated videos. Our info ecosystem is now inundated with inaccurate or misleading AI-generated content — and there’s no end in sight.


Join journalist, Philip Eil, Tuesday, October 27th at 7:00 p.m. for a session about AI, the role it plays in creating and spreading misinformation, and how you can stay vigilant against its ill effects.


Register using the link below.

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New Items

Kids


Stella & Marigold: Past and Presents: Book 3 by Annie Barrows
Camp Half-Blood: From the World of Percy Jackson: The Wild Zone by Rick Riordan
Building 903 by Lois Lowry
Game of Pets Book 1: The Boy Who Knew Too Much by Aaron Blabey

Teens


Buried Feelings by Kit Rosewater
Where You'll Find Us by Jen St Jude
Cope Field by T. L. Simpson
The House of Gardenias by Isabel Cañas

Adults


The Steps: A Memoir by Sylvester Stallone
The Rush: California Gold, the Civil War, and the Making of the Modern World by Nathaniel Philbrick
Victorious by V. E. Schwab
Strange Lights by Mira González
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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

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

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