Milne Mail: David & Joyce Milne Public Library, Weekly Newsletter
Friday, June 14th, 2024

Hello, and Happy Friday! 

Do you know a teen who is currently working on writing their college essay? Please let them know about our college essay workshop, happening this Saturday, June 15th, at 10:30 a.m.! We will have Dr. Pat Wilk, an experienced college essay counselor, here to provide support and guidance. (There will also be free snacks!)


Also, please note that the library will be closed on Wednesday, June 19th for Juneteenth. 


Coming Up Soon:

Adults

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What is Dementia?

Friday, June 14th

3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

More Info

Teens

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Workshop: College Essay Writing

Saturday, June 15th

10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

More Info

Teens

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Movie: Wonka

Monday, June 17th

3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

More Info

All Ages

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WCMA: Juneteenth Family Storytime

Wednesday, June 19th

10:30 a.m., at Williams College Museum of Art

More Info

Adults

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Gentle Yoga with Mary Edgerton

Thursday, June 20th

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

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Adults/Teens

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Board Game Gathering

Thursday, June 20th

2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

More Info
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Summer Reading 

The blazing sun outside can only mean one thing... It's Summer (Reading) time! Sign-ups open on Monday, June 17th.


For Kids: Use your reading log to track your progress and earn raffle tickets. You can also earn raffle tickets through attending the many fun events we have coming up, including storytimes, movies, and even a concert! 


Our very first event is a Summer Reading Kick-Off Party on Saturday, June 29th, where you can enjoy giant lawn games, play with big bubble wands, make a flower crown, and eat free ice cream and popcorn. 

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For Teens: Stop by the Children's Room to pick up your reading log and check out our prize wall. It is easy to earn raffle tickets all summer long, by reading books (audiobooks count) and attending library events. Even visiting the Teen Room will get you a raffle ticket! Prizes include Bluetooth ear buds, gift cards to Spring Street shops (Boba tea!), art supplies and more.

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New Experience Passes! 

Good news! We have recently expanded our collection of passes, offering you entry to even more local attractions.


New to our collection are passes for: 

• Berkshire Botanical Garden

• Herman Melville's Arrowhead

• Sand Springs Pool & Recreation Center


Our passes were previously referred to as Museum Passes. As we are expanding to a wider variety of destinations, we will now refer to them as Experience Passes.

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Library Trustee Opening

There is an opening on the Board of Trustees for the Milne Public Library.  Interested applicants should complete a Government Engagement Activity Form on the town's website and submit it to the Town Clerk.  

It's a dynamic time to serve as a library trustee as they collaborate with the new library director, Angie Zimmermann, and the Friends of the Library to implement the library's recently updated strategic plan.


For more information about the role of the library trustees, please consult the Trustee Pocket Guide by the MA Board of Library Commissioners.  


For more information about the work of the Board of Trustees of the Milne Public Library, please contact any of the trustees: Jared Della Rocca, Katy Evans, Anna Halpin-Healy, Robin Lenz, Micah Manary, & Bridget Spann. Alternatively, you may email milnelibrary@williamstownma.gov

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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

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

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

https://milnelibrary.org/