Milne Mail: David & Joyce Milne Public Library, Weekly Newsletter
Friday, March 8th, 2024
Photograph of library entrance, prominently featuring the library's 150th anniversary banner.

Hello, and Happy Friday!


Don't forget - this Saturday, March 9th, is our 150th anniversary Open House! Join us between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. for a wealth of family-friendly fun, including face-painting, prize drawings, live music, cupcakes, and more. Click here for more information. 


We hope to see you there! 

Coming Up Soon:

All Ages

150th anniversary logo featuring a stack of books along with the text "Williamstown's Public Library 150 Years of Stories - Open House"

150th Anniversary Open House

Saturday, March 9th

11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

More Info

Adults

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Bring Back the Pollinators!

Wednesday, March 13th

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

(Rescheduled date)

More Info

Adults

A person is standing on one leg and striking a yoga pose on a fancy city street.

Gentle Yoga


Thursday, March 14th

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

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All Ages

A screenshot from The Princess Bride, depicting a large man carrying a woman dressed entirely in red, alongside a shorter man. All three are looking towards something with an uncertain expression.

Movie: The Princess Bride

Thursday. March 14th

6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

at the Clark Art Institute

More Info

Kids

Movie poster for The Super Mario Bros Movie, depicting Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, Donkey Kong, Bowser, and his minions.

Movie: The Super Mario Bros. Movie

Friday, March 15th

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

More Info

Adults

An image showing a woman in historic soldier attire holding a large gun in front of a fireplace.

Book Talk: Memoir of a Female Soldier

Saturday, March 16th

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

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Screenshot of the new library online catalog. The header shows artwork depicting Mount Greylock, and beneath is an array of highlighted new books.

Need Help With the New Catalog? 

Our new catalog launched earlier this week! Though many of its functions may look familiar to you, we understand that you may have questions on how to do certain things. Please feel free to ask us for guidance at the library at any time, or you can click the button below for a useful online guide.

Catalog Help Guides

Bonus tip: Be sure to update any bookmarks you have to our old catalog! The new URL you will need to use is https://willmstwn.cwmars.org. You may need to clear your browser's cookies related to CW MARS if the new catalog is not displaying correctly. 

A photograph of the library's section for new Young Adult materials, located near the entrance.

New Young Adult Books

Many of you may enjoy reading titles from our young adult collection located in the teen room, but did you know that new young adult titles are displayed on the bookcase to the right as you enter the library? 


Here you can find all the newest titles we have acquired for the young adult collection, separated by genre!

Book cover of 'Curiosity Killed the Cat Sitter' by Blaize Clement. A blue cat surrounded by palm trees on a pink background.

Mystery Book Club

Do you like reading mystery books? The Mystery Book Club is looking for new members! 


The club currently meets at the library on every last Friday of the month, at 1:30 p.m.


Books are chosen by members, with their next book being Curiosity Killed the Cat Sitter by Blaize Clement. 

The site of the planned new Williams College Museum of Art sits at the intersection of Routes 7 and 2 in the heart of Williamstown. Blue sky and sunshine illuminate a grassy expanse edged with green trees.

Community Forum On New Museum Building

Learn about the project to build a new Williams College Museum of Art!


Attend this forum for the design unveil of the new WCMA museum building. WCMA leadership and the project team will present the design, project schedule, construction plans, and next steps.


RSVPs appreciated here! Email questions here.


The community forum takes place on Monday, March 11th at 6:00 p.m. at the Williams Inn. 

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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. - 4:00 p.m.

Sun.    11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.*

Mon.    CLOSED

Tues.    CLOSED

*Closed Easter Sunday, March 31st

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

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