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| Kick off Pride Month at the library! Join us for programming all month to foster community, belonging and pride🌈
Pride Month programs include a Drag Story Hour, a showing of "The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert," a community picnic, and LGBTQ+ trivia night. You can learn more using the button below.
Also, feel free to participate in our community art display. We want you to answer the question: “What does Pride mean to you?” Write it on a slip of paper and add it to the display. You can add one or more! |
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Our Sensory Sanctuary is now available to book! Learn more about sensory spaces by visiting our website at milnelibrary.org/sensory-space. You can book the Sensory Sanctuary / Study Pod by using the this link.
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We want to hear from you! Let us know what you want to see in Studio1095, our new MakerSpace. Using this link, we want to learn more about how our upcoming Studio 1095 Makerspace can best serve you as a patron. The survey closes Tuesday, June 30th. If you have any questions or things you'd like to address directly, contact avolpendesta@cwmars.org.
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Fanilies & Kids
|  | Drag Queen Story Hour w/ Drag Story Hour Berkshires |
Saturday, June 6th
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | | |
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 | Tango Lessons w/ David Gorson & Bonnie Ernst |
Tuesday, June 9th 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Sign-Ups Required | |
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Adults (18+)
|  | After Hours Movie at the Milne: "The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert" (Rated R) |
Friday, June 12th 6:15 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Popcorn Included |
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Everyone
|  | Milne at the Market |
Saturday, June 13th 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
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Teens & Adults
|  | TED Democracy Livestream |
Saturday, June 13th 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. |
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Everyone
|  | Pride + Dye Community Picnic |
Saturday, June 13th 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
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Kick Off Pride Month at the Library! |
Join us Saturday, June 6th at 11:00 a.m. for a joyful, inclusive event where stories come to life with color, creativity, and fabulous fun for all ages!
This vibrant and engaging story hour features fabulous drag performers reading children’s books that celebrate diversity, inclusion, and self-expression.There will also be interactive themed crafts, and a fun photo opportunity for families.
Drag Story Hour events have been embraced by libraries across the country as a way to foster a love of reading, empathy, and confidence in children. This special event will be a meaningful way to highlight commitment to inclusive programming while engaging families in a memorable literary celebration. |
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After-Hours Movie at the Milne 🎬
| We're having an after-hours showing of "The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert" Friday, June 12th starting at 6:15 p.m.
Two drag performers and a transgender woman well known for their lavish costumes and lip-synching in Sydney travel across the Australian Outback in their ramshackle bus, "Priscilla," on their way to a gig at a casino. Hijinks ensue!
Free popcorn will be available, we encourage you to bring your own bowl. Rated R; runtime 105 minutes. |
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TED Democracy at the Library |
This summer, the David & Joyce Milne Public Library is participating in the TED Democracy Live program.
Join us Saturday, June 13th for a full day of virtual talks about democracy. We will be broadcasting this event at the library and all are welcome to attend.You can see the full list of speakers here.
After the livestream event, additional programs will take place throughout the month, including a reenactment of Abigail Adams, a number of 250th-related virtual talks, and links to other 250th events happening in the Berkshires.
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Tie Dye and Celebrate Pride! 🌈
| Grab your blankets, snacks, and drinks for this year's community picnic on our beautiful library grounds Saturday, June 13th at 2:00 p.m.
In addition to celebrating Pride Month with a community picnic and games at the library, you can also tie dye an item to take home with you.
Each participant will receive an item while supplies last. Tie dye and rubber bands are provided. Feel free to bring an item from home to dye as well. |
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Celebrate Juneteenth at the Library! |
As the nation gears up to celebrate its 250th anniversary, we are excited to amplify the voices of American citizens whose work(s) have changed the country and region we live in.
Join us for a series of events centered around influential scholar and orator, Frederick Douglass, and other abolitionists that found themselves in Berkshire County and ventured further to take this meaningful work nationally.
These programs are funded by the Mass Humanities "Reading Frederick Douglass Grant." Learn more about the grant here. | |
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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 | June 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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