Milne Mail: David & Joyce Milne Public Library, Weekly Newsletter
Friday, June 21st, 2024
A photo of a collection of outdoor toys and games, including giant Connect 4, giant Scrabble, ring toss, and more!

Hello, and Happy Friday! 

This week we are busy adding some unusual items to our collection... and this is barely scratching the surface of what's to come. 


Keep an eye out for more updates. We have many upcoming additions that we are so excited to share with you!

Coming Up Soon:

Adults

A photograph of Jim Walczak, who will be presenting this event, holding a printed document.

Talk & Demo: Printing & Gutenberg

Saturday, June 22nd

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

More Info

Adults

The library's 150th anniversary logo, featuring a stack of books above the text "Williamstown's Public Library: 150 Years of Stories"

Elizabeth Winthrop Alsop Book Talk

Wednesday, June 26th

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

More Info

Adults

A woman strikes a yoga pose in a public square.

Gentle Yoga with Mary Edgerton

Thursday, June 27th

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

Sign Up

Adults

Logo of Berkshire Elder Law Center, PC. Text wrapped around an illustration of two hands cupping a home.

Talk: Legal Considerations for Alzheimer's Caregivers

Friday, June 28th

1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

More Info

Kids/Teens

Photograph of an escape room, with props depicting stone walls and a table of mysterious objects.

Escape Room

Saturday, June 29th

10:30 a.m. - 11:40 a.m.

or

1:00 p.m. - 2:10 p.m.

Registration Required

More Info

Kids/Teens

Illustration of children holding signs that read "Read!", "Renew!", and "Repeat!"

Summer Reading Kickoff Party

Saturday, June 29th

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

More Info
View Full Events Calendar
Illustration of children holding signs that read "Read!", "Renew!", and "Repeat!"

Summer Reading Kickoff Party!

Come and join us as we celebrate the start of Summer Reading!


We have a lot of fun stuff planned for our kickoff party, including crafts, lawn games, and snacks for all! (That includes free ice cream from the Mr. Ding-a-Ling truck from noon - 2:00 p.m.!) 


Drop in at any time between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 29th and join the fun!

Escape Room: Escape the Wizard's Tower

There will also be two Escape Room sessions for teens and tweens on the day of the Summer Reading Party! 


Think you have what it takes to escape the Wizard's Tower? You are invited to participate in an escape room titled "Escape from the Wizard's Tower". Intrepid participants will be challenged to gather ingredients, cast spells, and assemble a wizard's staff to ultimately teleport (and escape!) out of the tower. 

Photograph of an escape room, with props depicting stone walls and a table of mysterious objects.

Join us for Escape the Wizard's Tower on Saturday, June 29th! The first session takes place between 10:30 a.m. - 11:40 a.m., and the second between 1:00 p.m. - 2:10 p.m.. Sign up on our website... If you dare!

Sign Up for the Escape Room
A photo of a person laying in a hammock whilst reading a book. The sunlight illuminates foliage in the background.

Book Bingo for Adults

It's summertime, which means it's also Book Bingo here at the Milne! 


Record titles of books you have read (and other media) based on the reading category in each square. If you complete a row, or even a whole card, return it to the library for a chance to win a prize!

We have included in our Book Bingo blog post a number of links to recommendations relating to each category. Use them if you need some guidance, or ask us for help! Copies of the bingo card can be picked up at the library, or downloaded at the link below.

Download Bingo Card
Visit Blog Post
Colourful, bubbly text reads "Tech Help 1-on-1's", surrounded by exciting sparkles and stars.

Tech Help 1-on-1's

We are now hosting 1-on-1, in-person help sessions for anyone that has questions about technology or computers, regardless of how specific or general. 


Sign up for a 30-minute session by clicking below!

Sign Up

New Items

Kids


cover
cover
cover
cover

Teens


cover
cover
cover
cover

Adults


cover
cover
cover
cover
View All New Items
View New eBooks
NextReads Newsletters
View New eAudio
White Table Clock and Books on Bookshelf

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

June 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

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

https://milnelibrary.org/