Milne Mail: David & Joyce Milne Public Library, Weekly Newsletter
Friday, December 12, 2025

Hello, and Happy Friday!

Looking for things to do during the cold weather? Stop by the library to find your next read, drink coffee, or enjoy our free programs!


Tomorrow, Saturday, December 13th, get into the holiday spirit by making collaged coasters, 12:00 - 3:00 p.m., and attending our festive gift wrapping party at 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.


Next week, join us in celebrating Jane Austen's 250th birthday with a trivia night filled with tea, treats, and prizes! 


See you there!

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Teens & Adults

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Holiday Craft: Collaged Coasters

Saturday, December 13th

12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

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Teens & Adults

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Fun & Festive Gift Wrapping Party

Saturday, December 13th

12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

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Everyone

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Tea, Treats, and Trivia: Celebrate Jane Austen's 250th!

Tuesday, December 16th

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

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Teens & Adults

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¡Hablemos español! Spanish Conversation Group

Wednesday, December 17th

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

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Everyone

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Weekly Coral Crochet Circle

Friday, December 19th

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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Everyone

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Images x Milne: White Christmas (1954)

Saturday, December 20th

1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

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Collaged Coasters
Gift Wrapping Party

Same Time, Two Events! 🎨

Join us tomorrow, Saturday, December 13th as we host two holiday-themed events! 


At 12:00 p.m. you can collage wooden coasters, which you can use as gifts or create a miniature art galleryDress for mess! This event is for ages 10+.


For a low-key, festive gift-wrapping party at 12:30 p.m., you bring the presents, we provide the supplies! 


Overall, enjoy music, hot chocolate, and the company of others this holiday season!

Help Us Plan Our Cultural Showcase! 🎉

Earlier this year, the library was awarded a grant from the Mass Cultural Council to host a Cultural Showcase next year. We are seeking three community members who are interested in joining a sub-committee to plan this showcase set for May 30th, 2026.


Email Angie at azimmermann@cwmars.org with a brief explanation of why you are interested and any relevant experience you would like for us to consider. Please email your interest by Wednesday, December 17th.


Teens are encouraged to join for community service and/or volunteer hours.

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Tea, Treats, and Trivia Night!

Join us Tuesday, December 16th at 6:00 p.m. to celebrate Jane Austen's 250th birthday and test your trivia skills!


Enjoy an elegant spread of savory and sweet treats and tea all provided by the Tea and Boba Lounge while mingling with fellow Austen enthusiasts. No prior Austen expertise required – just bring your curiosity and appetite for good company, good food, and good fun!


Play to win fun prizes like library merch, gift cards, and more! Dressing up is encouraged, but not required. Tea and treats are limited.

Brush Up On Your Spanish Speaking Skills

It's time for our monthly Spanish conversation group Wednesday, December 17th at 6:00 p.m.


Join us the last Wednesday of every month at 6:00 p.m. for casual conversations in Spanish, and sometimes games!  All levels welcome. 


Please note: This month's Spanish conversation group is meeting in the middle if the month to account for the Christmas and New Years holidays.

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Now Showing: Beauty and the Beast (1991) 🎬

Superlative Oscar-nominated animated musical about the romance between a French belle who sacrifices her happiness to save her father and a prince who's been hideously transformed by a magic spell, which can only be broken by finding his true love.


Rated G; runtime 85 minutes.


Popcorn will be available! As part of an effort to become more sustainability-focused, we encourage you to bring your own (reasonably sized!) bowl. 

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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

December 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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1095 Main Street, Williamstown, Massachusetts 01267
413-458-5369

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