Milne Mail: David & Joyce Milne Public Library, Weekly Newsletter
Friday, January 25th, 2024
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Hello, and Happy Friday!


That's right - we have a brand new look! We have redesigned this newsletter to provide you with all the great library updates you know and love, but in a new format that should look great no matter what device you are viewing from. 


If you have any feedback, we would love to hear!

Coming Up Soon:

Adults/Teens

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Mango Languages Challenge

Monday, Jan. 1st- Wednesday, Jan. 31st


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Adults

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Blind Date With a Book


Thursday, Feb. 1st -

Thursday, Feb. 29th


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Adults

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Gentle Yoga With Mary Edgerton

Thursday, Feb. 1st

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

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Kids & Teens

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Air-dry Clay and Beads


Friday, Feb. 9th

1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.


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Adults

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Friday Film at the Milne: Loving

Saturday, Feb. 17th

3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.


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Teens

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.

Movies at the Milne: TMNT Mutant Mayhem

Thursday, Feb. 20th

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

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Every year, the American Library Association celebrates the best of the best for children and teens with the Youth Media Awards. These awards include the Newbery Medal, Caldecott Medal, Printz Award, and more! Visit the link below for collection of all award-winning titles from this year's Youth Media Awards, including links to each title in our catalog!

View the YMA Award Winners

New on Creativebug

Sew a Puff Quilt


Whether you call it a puff quilt or a biscuit quilt, this particular patchwork method provides maximum coziness and charm!


In this class, artist and quilter Faith Hale demonstrates how to make a 14" square that can easily be enlarged to make lap or even bed-sized quilts right out of a story book. 

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Find Your Next Favorite Book With NoveList Plus

Do you ever find yourself unsure of what to read next? Consider using NoveList Plus! 


After signing in with your library card and password, you will be able to make use of NoveList's unique tools. Want a book similar to something else you loved? You can browse read-alikes for specific titles or authors! Want to find a new book based on specific themes, writing styles or tones? You can do that, and more!

Get Started With Novelist

New This Week

Kids


Super Mario Bros. Wonder

Teens


Adults


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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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