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We’re so pleased to share that a memorial bench honoring Ginny Sheldon is now on the grounds of the David & Joyce Milne Public Library.
Ginny was so much more than a friend and volunteer of the library - she was an integral part of the library community for decades and a beloved presence in Williamstown. |
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She gave countless hours, tremendous energy, and genuine care to the library and the Friends of the Milne Public Library. Through her work with Chapter Two Books, she helped connect thousands of books with new readers while supporting the library and its mission. Her generosity, dedication, and love of community has made a lasting difference.
The bench provides a welcoming place to sit, read, rest, or simply enjoy the library grounds while remembering Ginny and the many ways she gave her time and energy to our community.
We’re grateful to everyone who helped make this special tribute possible and are so happy to have a place at the library where Ginny’s memory can continue to be part of our community. |
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We will have a delayed opening Friday, August 21st for a staff meeting. The library will open at 1:00 p.m.
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Are you interested in exhibiting your artwork at the library in 2027? Apply now! The application deadline is September 5, 2026. Visit the link for more information on the application process, as well as the application form itself. Please share this information with anybody you think may be interested. We are excited to share your artwork with our community! Please contact krose@cwmars.org if you have any questions.
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The Town of Williamstown is launching a newsletter! Sign-up to receive town news by clicking this link. |
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Our strategic plan survey closes TODAY! Have you filled it out? Your feedback will help guide the library's priorities, services, programs, collections, and spaces for years to come.
Please take a few minutes to complete the survey and share your thoughts about the future of the library. |
In addition to the survey, we invite community members to participate in one of our upcoming focus groups. While the survey helps us gather broad community feedback, the focus groups provide an opportunity for more in-depth discussion (registration required).
- Thursday, September 3rd at 6:00 p.m.
- Friday, September 4th at 11:00 a.m.
- Saturday, September 5th at 1:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, September 8th at 6:00 p.m.
The survey and focus groups are both important opportunities to help shape the next chapter of the David & Joyce Milne Public Library. Thank you for sharing your ideas and helping us build a library that reflects the needs and aspirations of our community. |
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Adults 21+
|  | Make Your Own CBD Lotion |
Saturday, August 15th 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Sign-Ups Required |
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Adults |
 | Virtual Talk: Presidential Doodler, Heather Rogers |
Monday, August 17th 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Registration Required |
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Everyone
|  | Roots & Rhythm: A Celebration of Dance and Drum |
Wednesday, August 19th 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | | |
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Families & Kids
|  | Sustainabili-Reads |
Thursday, August 20th 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | | |
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Families & Kids
|  | Movie at the Milne: Shaun the Sheep |
Friday, August 21st 2:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. Popcorn Included! |
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Tweens & Teens
|  | Shrinky Dink Charms! |
Saturday, August 22nd 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | |
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Families & Kids
|  | Music & Movement w/ Julie Stepanek |
Saturday, August 22nd 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
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Teens & Adults
|  | Learn to Play the Ukulele! |
Saturday, August 22nd 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Registration Required |
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Virtual Talk: Presidential Doodler 🎨 |
Join us Monday, August 17th at 7:00 p.m. for a virtual talk with presidential doodler, Heather Rogers.
Heather will share trivia and doodles about some figures from history we may not be as familiar with in celebration of America's 250th.
Registration is required to receive the Zoom link. Sign-up here. |
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Add a Splash of Color to Your Garden! 🎨
| Join us Thursday, August 20th for two drop-in sessions of rock painting!
The first session is at 10:30 a.m. and the second session is at 1:30 p.m.
Tweens and teens can use paint pens, dried flowers, washi stickers, and more to decorate stones for decor in your room or in your garden! |
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Read"'Canopy Meg's" Book with Us! |
Join us Thursday, August 20th at 6:00 p.m. for another Sustainabili-Reads (sustainability book group)!
This month, you’ll be reading The Arbornaut: A Life Discovering the Eighth Continent in the Trees Above Us, by Meg Lowman. Meg is a Williams College alum and was interviewed by Willinet in 2022. Access the interview recording here!
Copies of the book are available for check out by our reference desk. |
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Now Showing: Shaun the Sheep 🎬
| We're showing "Shaun the Sheep" Friday, August 21st at 2:00 p.m.
A sheep takes the day off to have fun, but gets more than he anticipated when a mix-up involving a farmer, a caravan and a steep hill leads to an adventure in the big city.
Free popcorn will be available!
Rated PG, runtime 85 minutes. Kids under 10 will need a grown-up with them, so please plan to stay and watch the movie with your kid(s). |
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Learn to Play the Ukulele 🎶 |
Learn how to play the ukulele Saturday, August 22nd at 1:00 p.m. with Julie Stepanek!
In this one-hour workshop, participants will learn about tuning, strumming, fretting and how to play some easy songs. No experience is necessary; ukuleles are provided or you may bring your own.
Space is limited, so please sign up!
Julie will also be hosting a music and movement class for the little ones Saturday, August 22nd at 11:00 a.m. (no sign-ups required) |
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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 | 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. - 5:00 p.m.
Tues. 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
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