Milne Mail: David & Joyce Milne Public Library, Weekly Newsletter
Friday, February 13, 2026

Hello, and Happy Friday!

Join Tamarack Hollow and African Dance & Drum Collective for two workshops featuring dance, drumming and music, tomorrow Saturday, February 14th.


At 12:15 p.m. Tamarack Hollow will lead an intergenerational, interactive and hands-on drumming and singing experience rooted in folkloric West Africa and Caribbean music. 


At 1:30 p.m., join Sister Noel for an engaging workshop that invites everyone to explore the rich rhythms, movements, and songs of African and Caribbean traditions.

Please Note: We will be closed Monday. February 16th in observance of Presidents' Day. All online resources will still be available. We will reopen Tuesday, February 17th at 10:00 a.m.


Nomination papers for elected offices in the Town of Williamstown are now available in the Town Clerk’s office. The library 's Board of Trustees will have two open seats during this election. If you, or someone you know, is interested in running for these postions, submit your nomination here.

   Coming Up Soon:

Everyone

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Intergenerational Drum & Song Class w/ Tamarack Hollow

Saturday, February 14th

12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.

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Everyone

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Roots & Rhythms: African Dance & Drum Adventures 

Saturday, February 14th

1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

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T(w)een & Adults

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Art Drop-In: Gelli Printmaking

Tuesday, February 17th

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

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Families

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Stuffie Storytime: Owl Moon

Tuesday, February 17th

6:00 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.

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Families

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Pre-K Storytime & Lunar New Year Craft

Wednesday, February 18th

10:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

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Everyone

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Decorate a Bird House w/ Bird Food

Wednesday, February 18th

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

Registration Required

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Everyone

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Special Crafternoon: Coral Reefs w/ WCMA

Thursday, February 19th

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

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Adults

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Art Drop-In: Collage and Cocoa

Friday, February 20th

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

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Everyone

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Movies at the Milne: Cinderella (1997)

Saturday, February 21st

1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Popcorn Included

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Vacay at the Library this February πŸŽ‰

February Vacation is here! That means kids, tweens, and teens have a full week off from school. With this availability, the library has developed programs to reduce bordom at home.


February Vacation programs include:


Art Drop-In: Gelli Printmaking
Tuesday, February 17th | 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Stuffie Storytime & Craft: "Owl Moon"
Tuesday, February 17th | 6:00 - 6:45 p.m.

Pre-K Storytime & Lunar New Year Craft
Wednesday, February 18th | 10:30 - 11:45 a.m.

Decorate a Birdhouse with Bird Food (Registration Required)
Wednesday, February 18th | 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Special Crafternoon: Coral Reefs w/ WCMA
Thursday, February 19th | 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Art Drop-In: Collage and Cocoa
Friday, February 20th | 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Movies at the Milne: Cinderella (1997)
Saturday, February 21st | 1:00 - 3:30 p.m.
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Find Your Perfect Match πŸ’—

Blind Date with a Book is back! Check out a disguised library book using its "pick up" line only! Unwrap it, read it, and then share your true feelings about your "date" by March 2nd to win a prize.


Give it a try and perhaps you'll find true (literary) love.


Blind Date with a Book is for ages 15+ with a max of 2 "dates" per patron.

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Between the Pegs

Interested in learning cribbage or improving your game?


We're hosting another cribbage night Tuesday, February 17th at 5:00 p.m. Join us for casual play open to all ages and skill levels.


We’re happy to teach the rules, explain scoring, and help new players get comfortable.


Experienced players are welcome and encouraged to share their knowledge.

Decorate a Birdhouse 🐦

Did you know that February is National Bird-Feeding Month? This is the time of year when it's harder for birds to find food, unfrozen water and safe shelter. 


Join us Wednesday, February 18th at 5:00 p.m. to make edible bird houses out of bird food. Instead of decorating gingerbread houses with candy, we'll use bird-safe 'glue' and berries, seeds and other bird-healthy treats to decorate these edible houses.


Sign up as bird house kits are limited! Feel free to bring a friend or family member to work on this project together.

Sign Up!

New Items

Kids


I've Got a Dog!: A Happy Little Tune by Sandra Boynton
Murray the Pirate by Adam Stower
My Subway Runs by James Gladstone
Stories from the Sea: Tales of Adventure from Around the World by Corinna Keefe

Teens


Avatar: The Last Airbender: The Awakening of Roku (Chronicles of the Avatar Book 6): Volume 6 by Randy Ribay
Freddie and Stella Got Hot by Maggie Horne
Rhiannon: A Graphic Novel by Kiara Brinkman
Self Portrait by Ludwig Volbeda

Adults


Nobody's Girl: A Memoir of Surviving Abuse and Fighting for Justice by Virginia Roberts Giuffre
Pendergast: The Beginning by Douglas Preston
Vigil by George Saunders
The Hadacol Boogie: A Dave Robicheaux Novel by James Lee Burke
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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

February 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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1095 Main Street, Williamstown, Massachusetts 01267
413-458-5369

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