Milne Mail: David & Joyce Milne Public Library, Weekly Newsletter
Friday, August 9th, 2024
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Hello, and Happy Friday! 

This past week, our two summer interns - Douglas and Emery - finished their time at the Milne. We are so grateful for everything they brought to us! Many of you enjoyed interacting with Douglas via the tech help sessions he offered (don't worry! We will be bringing tech help sessions back!), and Emery for the help she provided in the children's room. 


I'm sure our patrons would join us in saying thank you very much, Douglas and Emery! We hope to see you back at the library soon.

Coming Up Soon:

Teens

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World Taste Challenge, If You Dare!

Saturday, August 10th

2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

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Teens

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Movie: E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial

Monday, August 12th

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

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Kids

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Create Camp: Wee Homes

Tuesday, August 13th

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

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Kids

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LEGO Challenge 

Wednesday, August 14th

2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

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All Ages

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Carrie Ferguson: Songs from the Grumpytime Club

Thursday, August 15th

11:00 a.m.

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All Ages

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Board Game Gathering

Thursday, August 15th

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

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Milne's Brew & Browse

Enjoy a cup of coffee as you immerse yourself in your favorite book, tackle your work, catch up with friends, or simply unwind here at the Milne.


Our new coffee station, made possible by the Friends of the Milne Public Library, is situated in the Community Room at the back of the library. 

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Night Sky Painting

Thank you to all who participated in our recent virtual night sky painting workshop! We had 22 people of all ages take part, and you can see a selection of the paintings produced in the image to the left. Everyone did such a great job!


Please keep an eye out for more art workshops in the future. We love seeing the artwork you create!

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New in Creativebug

There are lots of new classes coming to Creativebug this August! Enjoy the art of paper quilling in this month's daily practice, learn to upcycle adorable clothes for children, paint houseplants with a variety of mediums and styles, and more.


Sign into Creativebug using your library card number at the link below, or via the link on our website. You can bookmark it for convenience!

Access Creativebug
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New to the Thingdom

New to the Thingdom this week are two sets of tennis rackets and balls - perfect for using on Williamstown's public tennis courts - and four extremely comfortable folding camping chairs - perfect for using anywhere!


As always, these additions are made possible by the generous support of the Friends of the Milne Public Library. 

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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

August 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

*Open Friday, August 23rd,

11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

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

https://milnelibrary.org/