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It finally feels like spring here at the Milne! Stop in to grab a book, outdoor Thingdom item, or cup of coffee to enjoy on our grounds. We are excited to begin rolling out outdoor activities.
Join the Friends for their upcoming Book Sale in the Distribution Center this May, featuring a wide selection of books for all ages and interests. Learn more about the dates and times in today's newsletter! |
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Please Note: We are closed today, Friday, May 16th for an in-service staff training day. All online resources will still be available. We will re-open Saturday, May 17th 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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Adults
|  | Introduction to Mindfulness |
Tuesday, May 20th 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | | |
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Adults
|  | SVMC: LSVT BIG & LOUD Parkinson's Disease & Movement Disorders Lecture |
Tuesday, May 20th 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
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Everyone
|  | Get Energized Williamstown! |
Tuesday, May 20th 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
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Adults & Teens
|  | Pop Up Art School: Needle Felted Wildflower Hoop Virtual Workshop |
Wednesday, May 21st 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Registration Required |
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Teens & Adults
|  | Edible Walk 'n' Talk w/ Justin Adkins |
Thursday, May 22nd 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | | |
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Teens
|  | Dungeons and Dragons for Teens |
Saturday, May 24th 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. | | |
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Join Us to Learn How to Save Money AND Energy! |
| Are you looking for ideas about how to reduce waste? Wondering if an electric vehicle is for you?
Join us and Energize Williamstown, Tuesday, May 20th at 5:30 p.m., to learn more about actions you can take to help Williamstown reach its carbon reduction goals!
Learn first-hand from individuals, organizations, and business owners about topics like solar panels, electric vehicles, composting, and more! |
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3-2-1 Book Sale with the Friends of the Library
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Get ready to stock up on great reads at unbeatable prices! Join the Friends of the Library for their upcoming Book Sale in the Distribution Center this May, featuring a wide selection of books for all ages and interests.
For Members of the Friends of the Library: - Thursday, May 22 | 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. - Friday, May 23 | 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 pm
Open to All: - Saturday, May 24 | 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Come browse, buy, and support your library?
Not a Friends member yet? Sign up and get early access to the sale! |
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Learn Needle Felting in the Comfort of Your Home! |
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Get ready for a needle felting class where you'll create a stunning felted landscape showcasing mountains and vibrant wildflowers! Even if you've never needle felted before you'll be amazed at what you can learn in one 90 minute class.
Please sign up as space and supplies are limited! This event is for adults and teens ages 15+ |
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Edible Plants are Everywhere!
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Now that plants and flowers are really starting to grow, please join Justin Adkins of Wild Soul River on a walk for wild edible plants that can be found nearby, starting with what can be found on library grounds!
That's right, even here at the library you can find plants suitable for consumption. | |
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| Learn a Language for AAPI Heritage Month 🌺🌸 | |
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May celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Asian American and Pacific Islander cultures are rich in great food, beautiful traditions, and - of course - diverse and interesting languages! Want to learn one of them? Mango Languages offers several Asia-Pacific languages including:
Hawaiian, Japanese, Korean, Filipino, Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin), Tamil, Hindi, Malay, Indonesian, Javanese, Thai, Malayalam, and Vietnamese.
With your library card, you have free access to Mango Language! Get started on your Asian-Pacific language adventure today using the link below! |
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The Art of Words
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Our poetry challenge this past April was to create a repetitive poem. There was an infinite amount of creativity on hand, whether our poets used the prompts provided or went a different direction!
Enjoy our virtual gallery of repetitive poems created by our patrons in celebration of National Poetry Month! They are also on display (in print) in our Gallery of Poems here at the library. |
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New Milne Merch! |
| If you already love our classic tote, get ready for our the new swag we’re launching this year!
In addition to our green tote bags, you can now purchase your own Milne 40 oz. tumbler, coffee mug, pencil pouch, and t-shirt.
Purchase now by stopping into the library. 40 oz tumbler: $20 T-shirt: $10
Pencil pouch: $7 Mug: $6 Bundle (including tote bag): $50 |
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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 | March 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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