Milne Mail: David & Joyce Milne Public Library, Weekly Newsletter
Friday, February 2nd, 2024
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Hello, and Happy Friday!


As we enter a new month, we welcome another artist to our exhibition space! Enjoy the artwork of Michael Cassin at the library throughout February.


Also, for those of you participating in the 2024 Reading Challenge hosted by the Massachusetts Center for the Book, February's prompt is "a book with a color in the title". Happy reading!

Coming Up Soon:

Adults

Many layers of pink heart shapes

Blind Date With a Book


Thursday, Feb. 1st -

Thursday, Feb. 29th


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Adults

A yoga instructor striking a pose with a blue sky and city in the background

Gentle Yoga With Mary Edgerton

Thursday, Feb. 8th

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

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Kids & Teens

A child's hands rolling colourful pieces of clay into a variety of shapes against a white background

Air-dry Clay and Beads


Friday, Feb. 9th

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


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Adults

The movie poster for "Loving", depicting a woman holding a man close to her chest, with golden light.

Friday Film at the Milne: Loving

Friday, Feb. 16th

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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Kids

Mango Languages Logo - a letter M consisting of colorful designs reminiscent of nautical flags

Puppet Storytime!


Wednesday, Feb. 21st

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


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Frost - A Winter Mystery!

Frost is an escape-room type of event where each team of kids will solve a series of puzzles and challenges to try and uncover the secret within the time provided. Each session can accommodate up to 5 players - come as a team, if you like!


We have four sessions taking place on Thursday, February 22nd. Sign up to secure a space!

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NextReads Book Recommendations

If you enjoy receiving our weekly newsletter, you may also enjoy our new curated NextRead book recommendation emails! 


We have separate monthly lists for a number of genres and selections, such as mystery, fantasy and science fiction, must-read books, NYT bestsellers, and more. 


To sign up, just click the link below, select the lists you would like to receive, and provide your information. 

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Big Movie Watch - A Kanopy Film Club

February is the month of love and we are celebrating with the Kanopy Big Movie Watch program. From February 5-19, 2024, watch What's Love Got to Do with It? using a free Kanopy ticket, and talk about the film on the discussion board. 

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New on Creativebug

Make a Paper Maché Dragon Head


Embrace the magic of make believe and bring your own mythical creature to life with Creativebug's Creative Director, Katrina Wheeler. She guides you through a fantastical adventure of transforming everyday materials like cereal boxes and packing paper into a majestic dragon head. Dive into a sticky river of paper maché paste and emerge in a vibrant land where creativity knows no bounds. 

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The Friends' Quarterly Newsletter

The Friends of the Milne recently sent out their quarterly newsletter with a recap of 2023 and some other interesting news to note. If you didn't receive it, you can read it at the link below. Please consider joining the friends, who support so much of the library's programming. 

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BookPage February Issue

Take a look at this month's issue of BookPage! 


BookPage is a monthly magazine that highlights the best new books across all genres. Books featured come highly recommended by the editors, making it a fantastic way to find new books to read.

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New This Week

Kids


Super Mario Bros. Wonder

Teens


Adults


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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

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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413-458-5369

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