Milne Mail: David & Joyce Milne Public Library, Weekly Newsletter
Friday, February 23rd, 2024
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Hello, and Happy Friday!


Have you enjoyed reading any books from our Blind Date With a Book selection? You have until Thursday, February 29th to submit your ratings for a chance to win prizes, including Chapter Two gift cards, bookish socks, card games, books and more. If you've not picked up a blind date just yet, there's still time! We have plenty more mystery books wrapped up and ready for a curious reader.

Coming Up Soon:

Adults

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Blind Date With a Book

Thursday, Feb. 1st -

Thursday, Feb. 29th


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All Ages

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Movie: James and the Giant Peach

Saturday, Feb. 24th

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

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Adults & Teens

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Bring Back the Pollinators!

Wednesday, Feb. 28th

5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.


More Info

Adults

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Gentle Yoga

Thursday. Feb. 29th

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

Waitlisted


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Adults

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Displays of 1874 Publications

Opening March 1st


More Info

Adults

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Organize Your Digital Files!

Virtual Event

Tuesday, March 5th

7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

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Our New Library Catalog is Coming Soon!

Get ready for an improved catalog experience set to arrive March 4, 2024! 


The new catalog’s features include search suggestions, spell check, and grouped records to make finding your next read even easier! It also includes the ability to view, manage, and check out digital material from Libby/Overdrive and Hoopla.


All of your current checkouts and holds will carry over to the new system. When you log in to the new catalog, you will sign in with your pre-existing library card number and PIN/password; if you have any difficulty accessing your account, please contact us for assistance. Your lists and reading history can be imported from the old catalog once you log in for the first time, but may look different due to the way our content will be displayed in the new catalog


We'll be sure to provide guidance for the new catalog once it has launched, as well as some tips and tricks for how you can take full advantage of its new features. 

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New on Creativebug

Want to make yourself a scrappy bear draft blocker? How about some hand-sewn heating pads? And if sewing isn't your thing perhaps Creativebug's new class on making a decorative paper cherry blossom branch might be for you! 


All this and more in this month's new arts and crafts classes on Creativebug. Sign up for free using your library card! 

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Consumer Reports

Did you know you can access Consumer Reports online with your library card? Browse articles, reviews and ratings to help you save money and keep safe. Recent articles include tips on the best home appliances, like refrigerators and washing machines, and where to buy them. You can also read digital copies of the Consumer Reports magazine through the archive!

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New Items

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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

February 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. - 4:00 p.m.

Sun.    11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Mon.    CLOSED*

Tues.    CLOSED


*Open Monday, February 19th

11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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

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