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Hello, and Happy Friday!
Did the big banner hanging over the library entrance give it away? This year, we're celebrating the 150th anniversary of Williamstown's public library! For a preview of some of the many events to come, keep an eye on the 150th Anniversary page on our website. More to come! |
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| ![Many layers of pink heart shapes Many layers of pink heart shapes](https://www.libraryaware.com/4167/Files/AnonymousDisplay/e85fa6dd-d56a-4af3-bd3b-1d4a598f7f05) | Blind Date With a Book |
Thursday, Feb. 1st - Thursday, Feb. 29th
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![clay pieces (heart, skull, animal) decorated with colourful beads and shapes clay pieces (heart, skull, animal) decorated with colourful beads and shapes](https://www.libraryaware.com/4167/Files/AnonymousDisplay/ff7155a4-2e8b-4247-92e2-99eaafb236e5) | Air-dry Clay and Beads |
Friday, Feb. 9th 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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![A yoga instructor striking a pose with a blue sky and city in the background A yoga instructor striking a pose with a blue sky and city in the background](https://www.libraryaware.com/4167/Files/AnonymousDisplay/203d3ef1-d142-48a2-975d-eed8a7e00bd1) | Gentle Yoga With Mary Edgerton |
Thursday, Feb. 15th 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Sign up weekly! |
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| ![The movie poster for "Loving", depicting a woman holding a man close to her chest, with golden light. The movie poster for "Loving", depicting a woman holding a man close to her chest, with golden light.](https://www.libraryaware.com/4167/Files/AnonymousDisplay/1c21f973-2249-47ae-95b8-629847bb9d75) | Friday Film at the Milne: Loving
| Friday, Feb. 16th 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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![Movie poster for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem movie, depicting one of the titular ninja turtles on a skateboard decorated with the title of the movie. Movie poster for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem movie, depicting one of the titular ninja turtles on a skateboard decorated with the title of the movie.](https://www.libraryaware.com/4167/Files/AnonymousDisplay/7c5b8b8b-53d8-45ed-b932-03124d88c1cc) |
Movies at the Milne: TMNT Mutant Mayhem | Tuesday, Feb. 20th 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
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![A smiling woman sitting in her car, with four colourful and fuzzy puppets surrounding her and hanging out of the windows. A smiling woman sitting in her car, with four colourful and fuzzy puppets surrounding her and hanging out of the windows.](https://www.libraryaware.com/4167/Files/AnonymousDisplay/a48e2ed3-1b5d-4005-96a9-89871821aeea) | Puppet Storytime! |
Wednesday, Feb. 21st 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
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Celebrating Black History Month |
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Whether you are looking for your next thriller, are in the mood for a book of poetry, or want to learn about pioneering Black aviators, our Y.A. collection of books written by Black authors will fill your needs! Click on the link below to view a selection of titles with links to our catalogue, or
stop by the Teen Room display during the month of February. We have many notable titles in fiction, non-fiction or graphic novels, so feel free to ask our Teen Librarian for a recommendation.
Also, if you are looking for children's or adult's fiction and non-fiction by Black authors, take a look at our displays in the library! | |
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New to our website are two new features that we hope will make getting the information and materials you need much easier!
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Ask a Librarian
Do you have a reference or research question that you would like assistance with? Use the 'Ask a Librarian' form to submit your inquiry, providing as much relevant detail as you can provide. Our Reference Librarian will respond as quickly as possible. |
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Request an Item
Do you have a hard-to-find media item that you are seeking but cannot find? Use the 'Request an Item' form and tell us what you are looking for! We will contact you to let you know if an item cannot be acquired. If successful, items should be available within one to two weeks. |
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| ![Confetti surrounding the words: "We're celebrating 2 million digital book checkouts in 2023! Libby: The Library Reading App." Confetti surrounding the words: "We're celebrating 2 million digital book checkouts in 2023! Libby: The Library Reading App."](https://www.libraryaware.com/4167/Files/AnonymousDisplay/0209f5b0-ad79-4e90-8743-28d3655415df) |
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2023 was a record-breaking year for digital checkouts in Libby, with CW MARS users checking out over 2 million digital books over the course of the year. Users of the Milne Public Library checked out a total of 21,275 digital books!
Do you enjoy reading digital books or audiobooks? Or have you yet to try it out? If you're curious and would like to learn more, visit the links below or ask a librarian! |
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In the Community... |
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The Hoosic River Watershed Association invite you to their Annual State of the River and Annual Meeting!
Ecosystem ecologist and Assistant Professor in Biology at Williams College, Allison Gill, will talk on “Land to Water: Managing Terrestrial Landscapes to Support Healthy Waterways”.
Join them on on Tuesday, February 13 at 7:00pm in Williams College’s Griffin 5. |
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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. |
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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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