Milne Mail: David & Joyce Milne Public Library, Weekly Newsletter
Friday, February 28, 2025

Hello Patrons and Friends


It is with great sadness that we share the news that Bill Patterson, long-time volunteer, reader, and Williamstown resident, passed away recently. Over a period of at least twenty years, Bill diligently came into the library every Thursday to shelve books, and only just retired from his shift a few weeks ago. The library staff miss him greatly and send our deepest condolences to his family.

Please Note: Our website will be down Saturday, March 1st - Monday, March 3rd to allow for our new website to be switched over. Online resources that are directly found on our website, like The New York Times or CreativeBug, will be unavailable until 10 a.m. Monday, March 3rd. You will still have access to our catalog, your account, and our library calendar. If you happen to need a specific resource during the change, please email bchristie@cwmars.org


Additionally, there will be no Goodwill donation truck this Sunday, March 2nd. They will be returning the following Sunday, March 9th.

   Coming Up Soon:

Adults

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English Conversation Group

Monday, March 3rd

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

More Info

Everyone

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Community Convos w/ Val

Monday, March 3rd

3:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

More Info

Children

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Pre-K Storytime

Wednesday, March 5th

10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.

More Info

Adults

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Garden Readers Book Group

Thursday, March 6th

3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

More Info

Everyone

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Open Reception for the March Art Exhibition

Thursday, March 6th

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

More Info

Adults

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First Friday Book Group: Eastbound by Maylis de Kerangal

Friday, March 7th

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

More Info
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Even More Tech Times!

We are expanding our 1:1 tech help sessions to include Saturdays for those who can't make it during the week. 


1:1 tech times are:

  • Tuesdays, 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.

  • Fridays, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

  • Saturdays, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

These are all 1-hour sessions. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Using the button below, book your session now!

Register Here!

Enter our Raffle by Tomorrow!

Our 2025 Blind Date with a Book ends tomorrow, Saturday, March 1st. If you have not submitted your book ratings for your participation, you'll want to do so!


When you submit your rating by the 1st, you'll be entered into our prize raffle!

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You have the chance to win one of the prizes shown in the basket, or the grand prize any book lover would want.


Prizes are pictured to the left and the grand prize is a holder for your book, mug, glasses, and more (these are just a sampling of potential prizes)!

Now in Print: Our Annual Report!

Our 2024 Annual Report is now available in print! 


Stop in to view print copy and reminisce on a monumental year. You can also grab a copy at the Chapter Two bookstore.

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All-Level Yoga is Here!

We're offering a new yoga class, with the wonderful Devin Raber, the former owner of North Adams Yoga!


Classes will be held every Saturday, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m., starting March 1st through April 5th. All spots are taken, but you can still sign up using the button below to add yourself to the waitlist.

Waitlist Sign Up

New Items

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Teens


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Adults


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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

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.   CLOSED

Tues.   CLOSED

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David and Joyce Milne Public Library
1095 Main Street, Williamstown, Massachusetts 01267
413-458-5369

https://milnelibrary.org/