This month there will be a colorful display of collages shown in our gallery by the Winter Valley Collage Group.  This collaboration started sometime in 2015.  Liz O'Rourke is the Activities Coordinator at Winter Valley and a lifelong artist.  She had been creating collages for approximately 5 years under the tutelage of Sandra Shuman, a collage artist, friend and instructor and was excited about a new piece.  Liz showed it to Abe Salzman, an artist and resident of Winter Valley.  He loved the idea of collage, and a week later he showed Liz his first collage piece.  He was inspired and on fire!  From there, Abe introduced collage to other residents, offering free instruction and guidance in a weekly workshop.  There have been several collage showings at Winter Valley and one at Fuller Village Brush Hill recently.  Abe has also instructed collage classes at Simon C. Fireman's House in Randolph and Unquity House in Milton.  The collages are made from cut-out paper images taken from magazines, old books and other assorted media.  Rubber cement and glue sticks are used to adhere the paper pieces and other items to foamcore, matboard or card stock.  For more information, contact Liz O'Rourke at (617) 755-3560 and please don't miss this lovely exhibit during July at the Library.  The names of the artists are: Abe Salzman, Mark Whall, Mary Douglas, Robert Turner, Charlene McLellan, Peggy Walsh and Liz O'Rourke.  There will be a free and open reception also held for this exhibit on Thursday evening, July 19th, from 6-8 PM in the Gallery where you can meet all these talented artists. Please join us.

A "lap-sit" program for babies, toddlers & preschoolers, with nursery songs and rhymes and age-appropriate story books. No registration required. Note: This program is repeated at 10:45. Choose the time that suits you best!

A "lap-sit" program for babies, toddlers & preschoolers, with nursery songs and rhymes and age-appropriate story books. No registration required. Note: This program is repeated at 10:45. Choose the time that suits you best!

Kids aged 10-13 are invited to join the Children's Room for crafting/making/building fun.  Each week we'll be making something different, using such supplies as craft materials, recycled items, hardware and more!  Registration is required and will open two weeks prior to each session.

Stop by the Conference Room with your smart phone or tablet for general tech help with Chris! All questions are welcomed from basic setup to using the library apps on your devices. No registration is required.

Thousands of restaurants have come and gone on Cape Cod over the past century. Some, however, made an indelible mark. Bill and Thelma's was hugely popular with students from the 1950s to the 1970s, often packed with locals after sporting events and dances. Starbuck's Restaurant in Hyannis featured the Chief Justice Warren Burger Burger and the Larry Bird Burger on its menu and boasted of the soup du jour, "We don't know what it is, but we have it every day." Opinions differ on how the Reno Diner actually got its name, whether from a broken sign or a local appliance company.

In his book, Historic Restaurants of Cape Cod, Author Christopher Setterlund details the history of the iconic establishments of the Cape, still fresh in the memories of patrons, complete with famous recipes.

~~PHM is a non-profit organization which promotes and protects the health and wellbeing of Milton residents and the Town of Milton workforce.  PHM supports a variety of public health and behavioral health activities in the town of Milton, Massachusetts.  We are composed of a group of 8-10 Milton residents.

Readers' Theatre is a a type of drama performed by "readers" who read from a script and do not have to memorize lines.  Performed with minimal costumes, sets and props, readers' theatre can be not only a great introduction to theatre for kids, but it's also a great way to practice one's oral reading skills, build confidence, and have fun with friends at the same time!

This summer, Miss Sara is leading a Readers' Theatre Club for students entering grades 2-4.  Each week participants will play theatre games, tackle different scripts based on well-known children's books, and make crafts to supplement the stories we're telling together.  The Club will meet five times over the course of the summer, and each meeting will culminate with a performance for family and friends.  While this is a drop-off program, parents/caregivers are asked to return 15 minutes before the end of each class (at 3:45) so they can see the show!

Students must be fluent readers who have completed first grade.  Registration is required and will open two weeks before the event.

Tonight there will be a free and open reception for our Wotiz Gallery July display by members of the Winter Valley Collage Group.  For more details about the exhibit and group, go to July 2nd through 30th here at Eventkeeper.  Please stop by, view the colorful pieces, and meet the artists.  For more information, call Jean Hlady at the Reference desk.

It's time for our youngest library friends to experience a Drive-In Movie! Join us as we build our own cars (using cardboard boxes, art supplies, and recyclable materials), and then sit in them to watch some short children's videos on the big screen! 

For ages 0-5 with caregiver. No registration required. If possible, bring your own box to decorate; if you can't, we'll have a few spares on hand. Sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library.

Families are encouraged to sing, move to rhymes, enjoy music and great stories with our new Children’s Librarian, Ms. Jen on Monday mornings. Ages infant- 5yrs. No registration required.
 

Families are encouraged to sing, move to rhymes, enjoy music and great stories with our new Children’s Librarian, Ms. Jen on Monday mornings. Ages infant- 5yrs. No registration required.

Welcome to the Jumping Fleas Uke Group! Learn how to play the Ukulele, all levels welcome!  

We will learn basic chords and rhythms in a fun, beginner's level environment.

* Registration is required. Some Ukulele's will be provided, but please feel free to bring your own

Monthly meeting of the Milton Soccer Board

Stop by the Conference Room with your smart phone or tablet for general tech help with Chris! All questions are welcomed from basic setup to using the library apps on your devices. No registration is required.

A program for our littlest library fans. These programs are just for babies from birth to 12 months (with their care-giver, of course, and please - no older siblings). Music, rhythm, and nursery rhymes will be featured.

Pop-Up Art School combines art history and hands-on learning to teach a variety of art techniques to kids. These creative, informative and fun workshops focus on famous artists.

For ages 7-11. Registration is required and will open two weeks prior to the program. Sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library.

Stories for ages 3 and up with a adult caregiver. Miss Sara features one new book and one Kids' Favorite (brought from home) each week.  PJ's welcome!
No younger siblings please - no registration necessary.

Tonight there will be a free screening of the film "Paris Can Wait" directed by Eleanor Coppola and starring Diane Lane, Arnaud Viard and Alec Baldwin.    Anne is at a crossroads in her life.  Long married to a successful, driven, but inattentive movie producer, she unexpectedly finds herself taking a road trip from Cannes to Paris with a business associate of her husband.  What should be a seven-hour drive turns into a two-day adventure complete with picturesque sights, fine food and wine, humor, wisdom and romance, reawakening Anne's senses and giving her a new lust for life.  This is a great story and it is rated PG for "thematic elements, smoking and some language."  The running time is 92 minutes.  Come enjoy the cool library during July and check out this program, which is kindly sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library.

A "lap-sit" program for babies, toddlers & preschoolers, with nursery songs and rhymes and age-appropriate story books. No registration required. Note: This program is repeated at 10:45. Choose the time that suits you best!

A "lap-sit" program for babies, toddlers & preschoolers, with nursery songs and rhymes and age-appropriate story books. No registration required. Note: This program is repeated at 10:45. Choose the time that suits you best!

Kids aged 10-13 are invited to join the Children's and Teen Rooms for crafting/making/building fun.  Each week we'll be making something different, using such supplies as craft materials, recycled items, hardware and more!  Registration is required and will open two weeks prior to each session.

Come share your writing with others here at the library, no matter how accomplished you may be!  Stop by and spend some time with experienced writing instructor Betty Siegel.  Ms. Siegel has taught in the College of Liberal Arts and Science at Quincy College in the areas of ESL, Oral Communication, Vocabulary, College Study Skills, Reading, Basic Composition, Critical Thinking, and more.  She is also a professional tutor, and a writer with stories published in Camper's Monthly, Downeast, and Yankee.    She brings her critical eye combined with a warm sense of humor to this workshop to help writers of all ages and skill levels improve their work.  Some topics covered each session may include a review of the writing process and content; short written exercises to practice the various types of creative writing; an introduction to the use of "hooks;" and ways to organize what you write.  Work on your own stories and get great feedback and inspiration in this ongoing program..  No sign up is required - just drop in.  This program is free and open to the public, and is sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library.

The Milton Public Schools, the Milton Public Library, and the Milton Early Childhood Alliance invite you to Summertime Stories: outdoor storytimes at Milton community locations!

Miss Sara, the Milton Public Library Children’s Librarian will read stories, sing songs, and engage children at four sessions around town this summer. If the weather is nice, bring a blanket because we’ll be outside. If it is rainy, we’ll meet indoors. Parents/caregivers must remain with and look after their child – these are not drop-off events.Registration is not required, however, you will need to sign in upon arrival.

Held on four Thursdays at 10:00 AM: July 12th and August 16th at Tucker Elementary School, and July 26th and August 23rd at Cunningham Hall. RAIN OR SHINE! For families with their children ages birth to six years old.

Readers' Theatre is a a type of drama performed by "readers" who read from a script and do not have to memorize lines.  Performed with minimal costumes, sets and props, readers' theatre can be not only a great introduction to theatre for kids, but it's also a great way to practice one's oral reading skills, build confidence, and have fun with friends at the same time!

This summer, Miss Sara is leading a Readers' Theatre Club for students entering grades 2-4.  Each week participants will play theatre games, tackle different scripts based on well-known children's books, and make crafts to supplement the stories we're telling together.  The Club will meet five times over the course of the summer, and each meeting will culminate with a performance for family and friends.  While this is a drop-off program, parents/caregivers are asked to return 15 minutes before the end of each class (at 3:45) so they can see the show!

Students must be fluent readers who have completed first grade.  Registration is required and will open two weeks before the event.

Courageous Conversation towards Racial Justice would like to host the showing of Not Your Negro,  followed by a conversation.

Drop by and enjoy STEM activities: puzzles, games and more, in the Story Hour room. The room will be open for two hours in the morning for you to enjoy with your little ones (ages 0-5). In partnership with the Milton Early Childhood Alliance.

Come build with the library's Lego collection!  Each month we'll build on a different theme.  At the end of the hour, your creations will go on display for all library visitors to enjoy.  Ages 6-12 welcome. Registration is required and will open two weeks prior to the event. 

Families are encouraged to sing, move to rhymes, enjoy music and great stories with our new Children’s Librarian, Ms. Jen on Monday mornings. Ages infant- 5yrs. No registration required.
 

Families are encouraged to sing, move to rhymes, enjoy music and great stories with our new Children’s Librarian, Ms. Jen on Monday mornings. Ages infant- 5yrs. No registration required.

Register to make a fun STEM craft on Monday July 2, July 30,  and Aug 13th!  Materials provided and registration is limited.  This program is recommended for ages 3-6.

A program for our littlest library fans. These programs are just for babies from birth to 12 months (with their care-giver, of course, and please - no older siblings). Music, rhythm, and nursery rhymes will be featured.

Enjoy a story and make a tasty treat with Debbie Alsebai of Kidz Cooking. Registration is required and will open two weeks in advance of the program. Sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library. (Please use a zero rather than  K for a kindergartener.)

Stories for ages 3 and up with a adult caregiver. Miss Sara features one new book and one Kids' Favorite (brought from home) each week.  PJ's welcome!
No younger siblings please - no registration necessary.

This month the Library will host talented painter Jose Berrios in the Wotiz Gallery.  Mr. Berrios was born in Puerto Rico and has lived in the Boston area since the seventies.  He attended Inter-American Universityin Puerto Rico for a Bachelors Degree in Education, and then received a Masters in Education from Antioch College in Ohio.  He has been living in Milton for about 30 years and is a self-taught artist, having worked as a Special Education teacher in the public schools as his career.  His paintings are very colorful and creative, and mostly abstract.  He uses oil paints to create them, and was "afraid of using strokes of paint" so started out using the technique of "punctualism" or dots to form the images.  This approach "makes the colors more interesting and they blend better" the artist says.  He also uses knives to create lines in his paintings for texture.  His body of work is very unique, bright and pretty fascinating to view.  There will be a reception for this exhibit which will soon be announced here.  And please come to the Library to check out this very cool display in August!

A "lap-sit" program for babies, toddlers & preschoolers, with nursery songs and rhymes and age-appropriate story books. No registration required. Note: This program is repeated at 10:45. Choose the time that suits you best!

A "lap-sit" program for babies, toddlers & preschoolers, with nursery songs and rhymes and age-appropriate story books. No registration required. Note: This program is repeated at 10:45. Choose the time that suits you best!

Kids aged 10-13 are invited to join the Children's and Teen Rooms for crafting/making/building fun.  Each week we'll be making something different, using such supplies as craft materials, recycled items, hardware and more!  Registration is required and will open two weeks prior to each session.

Come find us for storytime at the Milton Farmers' Market!

Ms. Jen  and Ms. Elaine, Children’s Librarians at the Milton Public Library will read stories, sing songs, and engage children at four farmers' market sessions this fall. Rain or shine! Parents/caregivers must remain with and look after their child – these are not drop-off events. No registration is required.

Malik the Magic Guy will wow the entire family.  Join us for this factastic interactive show featuring: magic, juggling, comedy and audience interaction! No registration.

Families are encouraged to sing, move to rhymes, enjoy music and great stories with our new Children’s Librarian, Ms. Jen on Monday mornings. Ages infant- 5yrs. No registration required.
 

Families are encouraged to sing, move to rhymes, enjoy music and great stories with our new Children’s Librarian, Ms. Jen on Monday mornings. Ages infant- 5yrs. No registration required.

Welcome to the Jumping Fleas Uke Group! Learn how to play the Ukulele, all levels welcome!  

We will learn basic chords and rhythms in a fun, beginner's level environment.

* Registration is required. Some Ukulele's will be provided, but please feel free to bring your own

Girl Scouts is the place for every G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, Leader)™! Watch her grow and learn in an all-girl, girl-led, and girl-friendly environment, where she can be her full, genuine self every day. 

Girls entering kindergarten and 1st grade this fall are encouraged to attend a Daisy troop meeting sampler with their caregiver to see first-hand what a Daisy Girl Scout meeting looks like! The troop meeting will last approximately 40 minutes; the last 15-20 minutes will be spent with parents/caregivers to discuss the registration process and volunteer opportunities.

Can't make it but want details on Girl Scouts and how to register?
Email Erica Saviuk, Membership Recruitment Specialist for Girl Scouts of Massachusetts' South of Boston Region at ESaviuk@gsema.org for more info!

A program for our littlest library fans. These programs are just for babies from birth to 12 months (with their care-giver, of course, and please - no older siblings). Music, rhythm, and nursery rhymes will be featured.

 Leaves students astounded, amazed, and educated! They learn how magicians use our assumptions and perceptions about how the world works to entertain us. Discovering how to make objects disappear and reappear using optical illusions, polymers, mirrors, as well as hidden compartments, sleight-of-hand, and misdirection are part of the learning experience. The art of escape with Houdini’s chains and the power of perception with the crayon mind-reading trick are a few classics. .

For ages 6-11; registration is required and will open two weeks prior to the event. Sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library.

Tonight there will be a free screening of the excellent film "Marshall" which is a 2017 American biographical legal drama and stars Chadwick Boseman as Thurgood Marshall, the first African-American Supreme Court Justice.  It focuses on one of the first cases of his career called "The State of Connecticut v. Joseph Spell."  In this true story, in 1940 Thurgood Marshall is an NAACP lawyer traveling the country defending people of color who are wrongly accused of crimes because of racial prejudice.  Upon the return to his New York office, he is sent to Bridgeport, CT to defend Joseph Spell (played by Sterling K. Brown), a chauffeur accused of rape by his white employer, Eleanor Strubing, in a case that has gripped the newspapers.  A Jewish insurance lawyer, Sam Friedman (Josh Gad) is assigned by his brother, against his will, to get Marshall admitted to the local bar.  At the hearing, the judge agrees to admit Marshall but forbids him to speak during the trial, forcing Friedman to be Spell's lead counsel.  This is an entertaining and inspiring biopic of a very human hero.   Please join us for this program, which is kindly sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library.  The movie is 1 hour, 58 minutes in length and is rated PG-13 for "mature thematic content, sexuality, violence and some strong language." 

A "lap-sit" program for babies, toddlers & preschoolers, with nursery songs and rhymes and age-appropriate story books. No registration required. Note: This program is repeated at 10:45. Choose the time that suits you best!

A "lap-sit" program for babies, toddlers & preschoolers, with nursery songs and rhymes and age-appropriate story books. No registration required. Note: This program is repeated at 10:45. Choose the time that suits you best!

Kids aged 10-13 are invited to join the Children's and Teen Rooms for crafting/making/building fun.  Each week we'll be making something different, using such supplies as craft materials, recycled items, hardware and more!  Registration is required and will open two weeks prior to each session.

"Libraries Rock” is the 2018 summer reading theme developed by the Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP). To fit with this totally awesome music theme, Jungle Jim's new show is titled “80s Rock the Library.” Jungle Jim’s tubular balloon magic show combined with comedy, improv and rad elements from 1980s classics makes this one righteous show you won’t want to miss!

Come share your writing with others here at the library, no matter how accomplished you may be!  Stop by and spend some time with experienced writing instructor Betty Siegel.  Ms. Siegel has taught in the College of Liberal Arts and Science at Quincy College in the areas of ESL, Oral Communication, Vocabulary, College Study Skills, Reading, Basic Composition, Critical Thinking, and more.  She is also a professional tutor, and a writer with stories published in Camper's Monthly, Downeast, and Yankee.    She brings her critical eye combined with a warm sense of humor to this workshop to help writers of all ages and skill levels improve their work.  Some topics covered each session may include a review of the writing process and content; short written exercises to practice the various types of creative writing; an introduction to the use of "hooks;" and ways to organize what you write.  Work on your own stories and get great feedback and inspiration in this ongoing program..  No sign up is required - just drop in.  This program is free and open to the public, and is sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library.

Come find us for storytime at the Brookwood Community Farm! Address: 11 Blue Hill River Road, Canton.

Please join Miss Elaine from the Milton Public Library for stories, songs, and outdoor fun! Parents/caregivers must remain with and look after their child – this is not a drop-off event. No registration is required.

This evening from 6-8 PM there will be a free and open reception in the Wotiz Gallery for our August artist, local painter Jose Berrios.  Please stop by and meet the artist and view his lovely display.  The exhibit of modern paintings will be available at the Library from August 1 through the 30th.  (You can read more details about this exhibit here at our events list under the entry for August lst-30th.)

Drop by and enjoy STEM activities: puzzles, games and more, in the Story Hour room. The room will be open for two hours in the morning for you to enjoy with your little ones (ages 0-5). In partnership with the Milton Early Childhood Alliance.

Come build with the library's Lego collection!  Each month we'll build on a different theme.  At the end of the hour, your creations will go on display for all library visitors to enjoy.  Ages 6-12 welcome. Registration is required and will open two weeks prior to the event. 

Families are encouraged to sing, move to rhymes, enjoy music and great stories with our new Children’s Librarian, Ms. Jen on Monday mornings. Ages infant- 5yrs. No registration required.
 

Families are encouraged to sing, move to rhymes, enjoy music and great stories with our new Children’s Librarian, Ms. Jen on Monday mornings. Ages infant- 5yrs. No registration required.

Register to make a fun STEM craft on Monday July 2, July 30,  and Aug 13th!  Materials provided and registration is limited.  This program is recommended for ages 3-6.

A program for our littlest library fans. These programs are just for babies from birth to 12 months (with their care-giver, of course, and please - no older siblings). Music, rhythm, and nursery rhymes will be featured.

Stories for ages 3 and up with a adult caregiver. Miss Sara features one new book and one Kids' Favorite (brought from home) each week.  PJ's welcome!
No younger siblings please - no registration necessary.

Tonight there will be a showing of a wonderful documentary film called "Chartres - Light Reborn."  The length is 52 minutes and this free screening will start at 6:30 PM, after an introduction about the project by Milton resident Enid Gamer.  This French production, with English subtitles, is rated as suitable for all audiences.  The cleaning and restoration process shown let's you see a cathedral we could not have otherwise imagined.  The walls and statues are now in their original color, and are full of light let in by the restored windows.  This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library.  Please joins us for a very interesting and educational program.

A "lap-sit" program for babies, toddlers & preschoolers, with nursery songs and rhymes and age-appropriate story books. No registration required. Note: This program is repeated at 10:45. Choose the time that suits you best!

A "lap-sit" program for babies, toddlers & preschoolers, with nursery songs and rhymes and age-appropriate story books. No registration required. Note: This program is repeated at 10:45. Choose the time that suits you best!

Stop by the Conference Room with your smart phone or tablet for general tech help with Chris! All questions are welcomed from basic setup to using the library apps on your devices. No registration is required.

The Milton Public Schools, the Milton Public Library, and the Milton Early Childhood Alliance invite you to Summertime Stories: outdoor storytimes at Milton community locations!

Miss Sara, the Milton Public Library Children’s Librarian will read stories, sing songs, and engage children at four sessions around town this summer. If the weather is nice, bring a blanket because we’ll be outside. If it is rainy, we’ll meet indoors. Parents/caregivers must remain with and look after their child – these are not drop-off events.Registration is not required, however, you will need to sign in upon arrival.

Held on four Thursdays at 10:00 AM: July 12th and August 16th at Tucker Elementary School, and July 26th and August 23rd at Cunningham Hall. RAIN OR SHINE! For families with their children ages birth to six years old.

Come find us for storytime at the Milton Farmers' Market!

Ms. Jen  and Ms. Elaine, Children’s Librarians at the Milton Public Library will read stories, sing songs, and engage children at four farmers' market sessions this fall. Rain or shine! Parents/caregivers must remain with and look after their child – these are not drop-off events. No registration is required.

Calling all Summer Readers! It's time to celebrate your summer reading achievements. Please join the Children's Room staff,  and the Friends of the Library for games, prizes and ice cream! This event is open only to registered participants in the library's Summer Reading Challenge and their immediate families. No registration required.

Welcome to the Jumping Fleas Uke Group! Learn how to play the Ukulele, all levels welcome!  

We will learn basic chords and rhythms in a fun, beginner's level environment.

* Registration is required. Some Ukulele's will be provided, but please feel free to bring your own

Stop by the Conference Room with your smart phone or tablet for general tech help with Chris! All questions are welcomed from basic setup to using the library apps on your devices. No registration is required.

A program for our littlest library fans. These programs are just for babies from birth to 12 months (with their care-giver, of course, and please - no older siblings). Music, rhythm, and nursery rhymes will be featured.

A "lap-sit" program for babies, toddlers & preschoolers, with nursery songs and rhymes and age-appropriate story books. No registration required. Note: This program is repeated at 10:45. Choose the time that suits you best!

A "lap-sit" program for babies, toddlers & preschoolers, with nursery songs and rhymes and age-appropriate story books. No registration required. Note: This program is repeated at 10:45. Choose the time that suits you best!

This evening Library Director Will Adamczyk will hold his "Local History Book Chat."  (Please note the location will be the upstairs art gallery today.)  The book to be read in advance is The Big House by George Howe Colt (c2003). In this intimate and poignant history of a sprawling century-old summer house on Cape Cod, George Howe reveals not just one family's fascinating story - but a vanishing way of life.  Faced with the sale of the treasured house where he had spent 43 summers, he and his wife and children return for one last stay.  This wonderful tribute to the eleven-bedroom jumble of gables, bays, and dormers that has watched over weddings, divorces, deaths, anniversaries, birthdays, breakdowns, and love affairs for five generations interweaves Colt's final visit with memoirs of a lifetime of summers.  Run-down yet romantic, "The Big House" stands not only as a cherished reminder of summer's ephemeral pleasures but also as a powerful symbol of a vanishing way of life.    Please join Will for a discussion about a topic that often touches many of us as we grow up and leave our family homes..  This program is kindly sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library.

Come share your writing with others here at the library, no matter how accomplished you may be!  Stop by and spend some time with experienced writing instructor Betty Siegel.  Ms. Siegel has taught in the College of Liberal Arts and Science at Quincy College in the areas of ESL, Oral Communication, Vocabulary, College Study Skills, Reading, Basic Composition, Critical Thinking, and more.  She is also a professional tutor, and a writer with stories published in Camper's Monthly, Downeast, and Yankee.    She brings her critical eye combined with a warm sense of humor to this workshop to help writers of all ages and skill levels improve their work.  Some topics covered each session may include a review of the writing process and content; short written exercises to practice the various types of creative writing; an introduction to the use of "hooks;" and ways to organize what you write.  Work on your own stories and get great feedback and inspiration in this ongoing program..  No sign up is required - just drop in.  This program is free and open to the public, and is sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library.

The Milton Public Schools, the Milton Public Library, and the Milton Early Childhood Alliance invite you to Summertime Stories: outdoor storytimes at Milton community locations!

Miss Sara, the Milton Public Library Children’s Librarian will read stories, sing songs, and engage children at four sessions around town this summer. If the weather is nice, bring a blanket because we’ll be outside. If it is rainy, we’ll meet indoors. Parents/caregivers must remain with and look after their child – these are not drop-off events.Registration is not required, however, you will need to sign in upon arrival.

Held on four Thursdays at 10:00 AM: July 12th and August 16th at Tucker Elementary School, and July 26th and August 23rd at Cunningham Hall. RAIN OR SHINE! For families with their children ages birth to six years old.

Drop by and enjoy STEM activities: puzzles, games and more, in the Story Hour room. The room will be open for two hours in the morning for you to enjoy with your little ones (ages 0-5). In partnership with the Milton Early Childhood Alliance.

It's hot outside... so come to the library and cool off by watching a movie in the Keys Room!  Join us for s showing of Moana!  In Ancient Polynesia, when a terrible curse incurred by the Demigod Maui reaches Moana's island, she answers the Ocean's call to seek out the Demigod to set things right. Rated PG.  Runtime, 1 hour 47 minutes.

Bring a sleeping bag or a pillow and get cozy! Popcorn will be served. No registration required.

Coaches and Directors pre season Meeting

A program for our littlest library fans. These programs are just for babies from birth to 12 months (with their care-giver, of course, and please - no older siblings). Music, rhythm, and nursery rhymes will be featured.

A "lap-sit" program for babies, toddlers & preschoolers, with nursery songs and rhymes and age-appropriate story books. No registration required. Note: This program is repeated at 10:45. Choose the time that suits you best!

A "lap-sit" program for babies, toddlers & preschoolers, with nursery songs and rhymes and age-appropriate story books. No registration required. Note: This program is repeated at 10:45. Choose the time that suits you best!

Come find us for storytime at the Milton Farmers' Market!

Ms. Jen  and Ms. Elaine, Children’s Librarians at the Milton Public Library will read stories, sing songs, and engage children at four farmers' market sessions this fall. Rain or shine! Parents/caregivers must remain with and look after their child – these are not drop-off events. No registration is required.

Starting September lst, there will be a wonderful two-month exhibit on display in the Wotiz Gallery by Milton photographer Leesha Boylan.  The work to be shown is a series of pictures which explore the objects inside cottages and cabins of New England.  The pieces are in both color and black-and-white.  Ms. Boylan has a BFA Photography/Art Education degree from MassArt and an MEd from BSU.    There will be a free and open reception - the date to soon be announced - and more details about her art will follow soon.  We encourage you to come check out this great display at the Library this Fall!

Come find us for storytime at the Milton Farmers' Market!

Ms. Jen  and Ms. Elaine, Children’s Librarians at the Milton Public Library will read stories, sing songs, and engage children at four farmers' market sessions this fall. Rain or shine! Parents/caregivers must remain with and look after their child – these are not drop-off events. No registration is required.

Calling all Cooks!  The Milton Public Library Cookbook Club, led by local chef Connie Spiros and Assistant Director Sara Truog, invites you to its next session on Monday, September 17 from 6:30-7:30pm.  Each club meeting will feature a selected cookbook, and members will prepare a tasty treat from the book to bring to the Library and share.  The cookbook chosen for September is TBA.

In order to participate, please take these simple steps:

• Please register through the library events calendar. Only registered cooks will be able to attend.
• Borrow a copy of the book from the library and choose a dish. Books are available at the Circulation Desk one month ahead. (If you borrow a cookbook but won't be able to attend the meeting, please return the cookbook so someone else can check it out. Thank you!)
• Once you've chosen your recipe, contact Sara by email (struog@ocln.org) or phone (617-898-4951) to let her know what recipe you’ll be trying so we don't have a lot of duplication in the dishes we'll sample on meeting night!

Space is limited and advance registration is required. Registration will open on Monday, August 27. Once you register you will receive more details about the club.  Bon Appetit!

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Come find us for storytime at the Milton Farmers' Market!

Ms. Jen  and Ms. Elaine, Children’s Librarians at the Milton Public Library will read stories, sing songs, and engage children at four farmers' market sessions this fall. Rain or shine! Parents/caregivers must remain with and look after their child – these are not drop-off events. No registration is required.

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New chess tournament designed by David Vigorito.

Calling all Cooks!  The Milton Public Library Cookbook Club, led by local chef Connie Spiros and Assistant Director Sara Truog, invites you to its next session on Monday, November 5 from 6:30-7:30pm.  Each club meeting will feature a selected cookbook, and members will prepare a tasty treat from the book to bring to the Library and share.  The cookbook chosen for November is TBA.

In order to participate, please take these simple steps:

• Please register through the library events calendar. Only registered cooks will be able to attend.
• Borrow a copy of the book from the library and choose a dish. Books are available at the Circulation Desk one month ahead. (If you borrow a cookbook but won't be able to attend the meeting, please return the cookbook so someone else can check it out. Thank you!)
• Once you've chosen your recipe, contact Sara by email (struog@ocln.org) or phone (617-898-4951) to let her know what recipe you’ll be trying so we don't have a lot of duplication in the dishes we'll sample on meeting night!

Space is limited and advance registration is required. Registration will open on Monday, October 15. Once you register you will receive more details about the club.  Bon Appetit!

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This will be a wonderful presentation by Larry Spotted Crow Mann to celebrate Native American Month.  Mr. Mann is an award-winning writer/poet, performer, Nipmuc cultural educator, storyteller and citizen of the Nipmuc Tribe.  He travels from his home in Western Massachusetts throughout the United States, Canada, and part of Europe, to schools, colleges, Pow Wows, and other organizations sharing the music, culture, and history of Nipmuc people.  In 2010, his poetry won a competition in the Memescapes Journal of Fine Arts.  In 2013, his poetry was nominated for the Pushcart Prize.  Mann's Tales from the Whispering Basket is an internationally-acclaimed and compelling collection of short stories and poetry that has received excellent reviews.  His ground-breaking novel, The Mourning Road to Thanksgiving, won the 2015 WordCraft Circle of Native American Writers Award.  He hs also worked in collaboration with the Massachusett Department of Public Health to fight substance abuse.  Please join him to learn more about Native American history, music, literature and more in this compelling event.  The program is suitable for all ages and is kindly sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library.

Darius Coombs, Director of Wampanoag Interpretation and Research at the Plimoth Plantation, will give a one-hour presentation this evening about the life and culture of the Wampanoag and Eastern Woodlands tribes.  Topics may include 17-century daily life, the environment, foodways, music and clothing.  Images and artifacts may also be used to illustrate this fascinating talk.  Native speakers wear modern dress and speak about Native life today as well as in the past.  This is an all ages program and we encourage you to bring your family!  It's a wonderful chance to learn more about this important topic.  Our host will be staff member Chris Callaghan, the event is free and open to the public, and this program is sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library.

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