Milne Mail: David & Joyce Milne Public Library, Weekly Newsletter
Friday, October 30, 2026

Hello, and Happy Friday!

Studio1095 is now open and we have a plethora of programs ready for you to take part in!


In addition to the programs that are being offered in Studio1095, you'll have the chance to use equipment in the space during open studio hours. Hours for November are listed to the left and available on our calendar.


While open studio hours are available for walk-ins, you must reserve our Audio & Visual Recording Studio to use it. 


We look forward to having you all in our new space! You can learn more about Studio1095 by using the link below.

Studio1095 Website

   Coming Up Soon:

Families & Kids

ChompSaw Cardboard Creations

Tuesday, November 3rd

12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Registration Required

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Teens & Adults

First Tuesday Writing Group

Tuesday, November 3rd

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

More Info

Adults

Sewing 101 - Zipper Bags

Thursday, November 5th

6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Registration Required

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Teens & Adults

Stockbridge-Munsee Mohican History and Continued Presence

Thursday, November 5th

6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

More Info

Adults

Basic Fitness Class w/ Devin Raber

Saturday, November 7th

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

More Info

Everyone

Cooking with Spice Club

Saturday, November 7th

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

Registration Required

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Explore the World of ChompSaw Creations! 

Join us Tuesday, November 3rd at 12:30 p.m. to learn how to use a ChompSaw. In this program, participants will learn how to use the ChompSaw, a child-safe power tool, to make epic cardboard creations. 


This program will include 4 sessions in one hour, so be sure to sign up for a time slot to create your own dinosaur cut-out!  All materials will be provided. 


By the end of this program, participants will be officially certified to use the ChompSaw in Studio1095 anytime during Open Studio Hours. 

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Sewing 101 💡

Have you always wanted to learn how to sew? Then you’re in the right place! 


Calling all beginners to come to our Sewing 101 class Thursday, November 5th at 6:00 p.m. to learn how to make zipper bags. Participants will learn how to use a sewing machine and take home their new creation. All materials will be provided. 


By the end of this program, participants will be officially certified to use the Sewing Machines in Studio1095 anytime during Open Studio Hours. 

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Celebrate Native American Heritage Month

For Native American Heritage Month, join us Thursday, November 5th at 6:30 p.m. for a talk about the Stockbridge-Munsee Band of Mohican Indians.


Williams College students from the Mohican Homelands Education Initiative will lead this program as part of Williams College's partnership with the Stockbridge-Munsee Tribe.


The Initiative works with Tribal offices to design curriculum in collaboration with Tribal offices, teaching over 800 learners across schools and organizations since 2023.

Learn More

It's Pumpkin Spice Season

Have you wanted to try a new recipe? Do you have questions about how to use the spice from Spice Club? Join us Saturday, November 7th at 11:00 a.m. for another cooking demo using our November spice of the month!


For this recipe, we will be using pumpkin spice to make Pumpkin Pancakes. 


Please note: This recipe contains eggs and is not gluten free.


Please register to secure your spot.

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New Items

Kids


The Wump by Tony Diterlizzi
The Jungle of Carabanana by Kate McKinnon
Spy School Goes East by Stuart Gibbs
Rumor Has It: A Next Novel (the Luckies #1) by Sarah Mlynowski

Teens


The Free Verse Society by Delali Adjoa
Witch Trial by Harriet Tyce
When the World Was Happy by Benjamin Alire Sáenz
That Which Feeds Us: A Sunnie Reads Select: A Hawaiian Gothic by Keala Kendall

Adults


A Court of Splintered Harmony: A Court of Thorns and Roses 6 by Sarah J. Maas
Partita by Barbara Kingsolver
The Family Cross: An Alex Cross Thriller by James Patterson
Miss Wolcott's Ghost by Louise Penny
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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

November 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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413-458-5369

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