Milne Mail: David & Joyce Milne Public Library, Weekly Newsletter
Friday, August 8, 2025

 Hello, and Happy Friday!

The best patrons we can receive this season are all the pollinators in our garden! 🐝


Thank you to the Williamstown Garden Club for always making our library grounds beautiful and a safe home for our friends!


We’ve also extended our weekly coral crochet circle with the Berkshire Satellite Reef Project! 🪸 Stop in and view our display with examples of crochet coral reef pieces and books that can help you master the craft.🧶 


Crochet circles are Fridays, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. all the way through March 2026. See you there!

Please note: An unhealthy heat alert has been triggered, and a heat wave is predicted to occur from 8/9 – 8/11. Our library is a cooling center while we are open. Beat the heat Saturday and Monday by stopping in.

   Coming Up Soon:

Teens (12-17)

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After Hours Nerf-Fest and Pizza Party!

Saturday, August 9th

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Registration Required

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Adults

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Introduction to Mindfulness and Health

Tuesday, August 12th

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

More Info

Kids & T(w)eens

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Create Camp Art Drop-In

Tuesday, August 12th

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

More Info

Kids & T(w)eens

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Let's Play! Games from Our Thingdom

Wednesday, August 13th

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

Registration Required

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Adults

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Superfoods Workshop w/ Kim Larkin

Thursday, August 14th

5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Registration Required

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Kids & T(w)eens

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The Reptile Nook!

Saturday, August 16th

11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Live Animals!

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Stop in to Pet Reptilesss 🐍

Join us Saturday, August 16th between 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. for a return visit from The Reptile Nook! 


The Reptile Nook is dedicated to teaching people of all ages about reptiles and amphibians. They hope to help people face their fears of these misunderstood creatures and help them to love and appreciate animals of all shapes and sizes.


This time the Reptile Nook is bringing us 10 (TEN!) scaly, squirmy, crawly friends to see, touch, and learn about. Tables will be set up in the Reference area and the Community Room.

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Display Your Work at the Library 🎨

Are you interested in exhibiting your artwork at the library in 2026? Apply now! 


The application deadline is August 29th, 2025. Visit the link below for more information on the application process, as well as the application form itself. 


www.milnelibrary.org/exhibition-space

Be sure to share this information with anybody you think may be interested. We are excited to share your artwork with our community! 

Get Your Groove On! Take Tango Lessons 💃

Tango lessons are back! Join us for a series of tango lessons with local instructors Dave Gorson and Bonnie Ernst. This class teaches the essentials of tango, all levels are welcome and you can attend solo or with a partner. If you have your own shoe socks, please bring them.


The next session is Thursday, August 21st.


Please note that due to space limitations, sign-up is now required. Scroll down a bit on this page to sign up, using your name and email address.

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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

August 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/