Milne Mail: David & Joyce Milne Public Library, Weekly Newsletter
Friday, August 22, 2025

 Hello, and Happy Friday!

Join us tomorrow, Saturday August 23rd, at the Williamstown Farmers Market, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., to catch us outside of the library.


Learn more about the work we are doing, win prizes, and even sign up for a library card (if you don't have one already)!


Please Note: The Kids' Summer Reading Program is over! Raffle winners have been notified by email, but if you didn't get lucky, we still have prizes for everyone, including tote bags, books, water bottles, squishy friends, and more. (Did I mention BOOKS?!) Come on in to the Children's Room and check them out!


Summer reading logs are due Saturday, August 23rd for teens and Saturday, August 30th for adults.

   Coming Up Soon:

Teens & Adults

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Movie at the Milne: "Common Ground"

Friday, August 22nd

3:00 p.m. - 5:1 p.m.

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Adults

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Introduction to Mindfulness and Health

Tuesday, August 26th

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

More Info

Teens & Adults

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¡Hablemos español! Spanish Conversation Group

Wednesday, August 27th

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

More Info

Adults

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Tango Lessons with David Gorson & Bonnie Ernst

Thursday, August 28th

6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Registration Required

Sign Up

Everyone

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Mystery Book Group

Friday, August 29th

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

More Info

Kids & T(w)eens

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¡Cuentos, Canciones y Arte! Spanish Storytime!

Saturday, August 30th

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

More Info
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Immersive Spanish Learning

Join us Saturday, August 30th at 1:00 p.m. for Spanish story time, songs, and art for families!


¡Cuentos, Canciones y Arte! is a great way to learn a new language. Join volunteer Josie and librarian Rocío for stories and songs in Spanish followed by a fun art project!


¡Únase a la voluntaria Josie y a la bibliotecaria Rocio para escuchar cuentos y canciones en español, seguidos de un divertido proyecto de arte!

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Keeping Our Library Accessible for Out-of-State Patrons

At the July Library Board meeting, the Board of Trustees voted to update the fee structure for out-of-state library cards. These adjustments come after many years without change and are intended to reflect rising costs of maintaining services, while also aligning with fees at neighboring libraries.


The new options for out-of-state library cards are:

  • $80 per household/family (including single individuals)

  • $40 for senior citizens (age 65+)

To ensure access remains flexible and equitable, we’ve also introduced a Library Card Fee Support Form. With this, patrons may:

  • Pay the full fee

  • Pay a portion of the fee

  • Contribute more than the standard fee to help others

  • Request a waiver of the fee

In other words: you can pay what works best for you!


We deeply appreciate your continued support and understanding as we pilot this approach over the coming months. 

Deadline Approaching - Apply Now! 🎨

Are you interested in exhibiting your artwork at the library in 2026? Apply now! 


The application deadline is August 29th, 2025. Visit the link below for more information on the application process, as well as the application form itself. 


www.milnelibrary.org/exhibition-space

Be sure to share this information with anybody you think may be interested. We are excited to share your artwork with our community! 

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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

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

https://milnelibrary.org/