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!

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

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.

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.

A planning meeting of the Tucker Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) Executive Board. Members of the public are allowed to attend.

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.

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.

Coaches and Directors pre season Meeting

Board 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.

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.

Milance Wealth Management presents an Educational Workshop:

Saving for your retirement & a loved one's college education. Light refreshments will be available.

Please register to attend at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScdqstgXAC1zEL49hpTGuLHcc5X9pB3jGUIOB_Z2tuX3ckHKA/viewform

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!

Celebrate the First Day of School & Support the Friends of the Milton Public Library at Sweet Frog Frozen Yogurt, 650 Adams St., Quincy.

Stop by on Wednesday, August 29 from 6pm-8pm. 10% of all sales & prize wheel money will be donated to the Friends of the Milton Public Library. The Friends of the Milton Public Library provides funding for many of the adult programs, children's activities & programs and museum passes.

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.

Annual Celebration for graduating students

Board of Directors' Meeting

Starting on September lst, there will be a wonderful exhibit on display in the Wotiz Gallery by Milton photographer Leesha Boylan.  In this personal project,  which is called "Available Light: Exploring Americana Through New England Cottages," Ms. Boylan photographs objects found in antique cabins and cottages throughout New England, using only the available natural light and shooting the objects exactly as she found them.  These pieces of Americana from family cottages explore ideas around leisure, the passage of time, and nostalgia.  She is the photographer and owner of Leesha Haley Photography, shooting weddings, portraits, and events in the Boston area for the past 17 years.  Leesha has a BFA in Photography and Art  Education from Massachusetts College of Art and an M.Ed. from Bridgewater State University.  She sets out to document the loveliness in the world, creating a narrative and evoking emotion through the use of light, mood, and composition.  When she is not behind the lens, Leesha can be found in the classroom as a fine arts teacher in the Boston Public Schools.  She also loves adventuring near and far with her husband and two daughters.  There will be a free and open reception held on Thursday evening, October 18th from 6-8 PM, where you can come to the Gallery to meet the artist.  Please check out this interesting exhibit at the Library this Fall.

We will open at 9:00 AM tomorrow, Tuesday, September 4th, 2018.

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.

Franc Graham of The Franc Graham Band, a Sesame Street animation voice, and host of Milton Art Center’s Open Mic, joins us for a morning singalong! Children ages 0-5 and their caregivers are invited to sit in with us for favorites old and new — from This Old Man to Yellow Submarine! No registration is required. One session per family, please.

Franc Graham of The Franc Graham Band, a Sesame Street animation voice, and host of Milton Art Center’s Open Mic, joins us for a morning singalong! Children ages 0-5 and their caregivers are invited to sit in with us for favorites old and new — from This Old Man to Yellow Submarine! No registration is required. One session per family, please.

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 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.

Librarian-guided DIY sessions after-school for ages 8-12.  All supplies provided. Registration required.

Did you know that you have access to Ancestry.com resources at the Milton Public Library? Sign up for this free two-part course here this Fall with family history expert and former BPL librarian Linda MacIver. You will learn more about how to do genealogy research with this version of Ancestry.com designed specifically for in-library use.

Sign up here to attend both sessions - registration is required and begins on August 27, 2018.

This class is limited to 10 patrons and laptops will be provided . This is a two-part course and you must attend the first part to attend the second. It is strongly suggested that attendees are comfortable with Windows-based PCs and have worked on a pedigree chart either in paper on an electronic family tree.

Linda MacIver is an educator, lecturer, librarian and genealogy researcher.  She recently retired from a 27 year career at the Boston Public Library, where she inaugurated the BPL patron genealogy classes in 2011.  She taught the multi-week beginners' genealogy course for the past 6 years. She also organized two seasons of the Local and Family History series and developed the Intermediate Genealogy Summer Lecture series over the past 4 years.  She is the Secretary of the Massachusetts Genealogical Council and a member of the Massachusetts Society of Genealogists (MSOG) and the Essex (MA) Society of Genealogists (ESOG). She serves as the New England Representative for the Essex (England) Record Office.  Linda has a BA in History from the University of New Hampshire, an MEd. from Boston University and earned her MLIS at Simmons College.

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.

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Hey teens! Join us in the Teen Room for video games! Bring your game face! All teen programs are for students in grades 6-12.

Meeting of the Core Stakeholder Group. We expect 16-17 people.

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.

This evening former Milton resident and author J. Courtney Sullivan will talk about her new work of fiction called "Saints for All Occasions" (Alfred A. Knopf, c2017).  Courtney attended Smith College in Northampton and has won several prizes for literature.  This is her fourth novel.  She worked for Allure Magazine in NYC, and later moved to The New York Times.  Her writing has appeared in a great many publications and she self-identifies as a feminist, a stance that has been reflected in both her fiction and non-fiction work.  Please come and share her insight as portrayed in her new work of fiction. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library.

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.

Drop by and enjoy puzzles, games and activities 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.

The Reading Dogs are back!  Kids currently in grades 1-5 who need to practice reading aloud are invited to come meet and read to some lovable therapy dogs who are great listeners.  Each child will have the opportunity to read at least one book to one of our canine volunteers.  Bring a favorite book with you, or choose from our shelf.  Registration is required and will open two weeks prior to the session.

Franc Graham of The Franc Graham Band, a Sesame Street animation voice, and host of Milton Art Center’s Open Mic, joins us for a morning singalong! Children ages 0-5 and their caregivers are invited to sit in with us for favorites old and new — from This Old Man to Yellow Submarine! No registration is required. One session per family, please.

Franc Graham of The Franc Graham Band, a Sesame Street animation voice, and host of Milton Art Center’s Open Mic, joins us for a morning singalong! Children ages 0-5 and their caregivers are invited to sit in with us for favorites old and new — from This Old Man to Yellow Submarine! No registration is required. One session per family, please.

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 Tyler Florence Family Meal.

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!

Did you know that you have access to Ancestry.com resources at the Milton Public Library? Sign up for this free two-part course here this Fall with family history expert and former BPL librarian Linda MacIver. You will learn more about how to do genealogy research with this version of Ancestry.com designed specifically for in-library use.

Please note - you must have registered for and attended the September 10 session to attend this session.

This class is limited to 10 patrons and laptops will be provided . This is a two-part course and you must attend the first part to attend the second. It is strongly suggested that attendees are comfortable with Windows-based PCs and have worked on a pedigree chart either in paper on an electronic family tree.

Linda MacIver is an educator, lecturer, librarian and genealogy researcher.  She recently retired from a 27 year career at the Boston Public Library, where she inaugurated the BPL patron genealogy classes in 2011.  She taught the multi-week beginners' genealogy course for the past 6 years. She also organized two seasons of the Local and Family History series and developed the Intermediate Genealogy Summer Lecture series over the past 4 years.  She is the Secretary of the Massachusetts Genealogical Council and a member of the Massachusetts Society of Genealogists (MSOG) and the Essex (MA) Society of Genealogists (ESOG). She serves as the New England Representative for the Essex (England) Record Office.  Linda has a BA in History from the University of New Hampshire, an MEd. from Boston University and earned her MLIS at Simmons College.

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.

Expert photographer Bob Michelson will give a 2-hour workshop about how to edit pictures on your computer.  Following are the topics he will cover: Adobe Photoshop Elements; Apple Photos software; basic color correction; white balancing, cropping; resizing and sharing photos.  There is no signup for this workshop - please come  to learn more about your camera and enjoying your photos in the most efficient way possible.  Mr. Michelson of Photography By Michelson, Inc. based in Braintree, MA, is a published underwater photographer/videographer, who has been diving for 38 years.  He is a PADI Dive Master, a Specialty Instructor in underwater photography, videography, naturalist, and PADI Project AWARE Fish I.D.  His work has appeared in numerous books and magazines, including National Geographic, Natural History, and more.  His work has also appeared in numerous museums including the New England Aquarium, National Aquarium, Smithsonian, etc.  He offers many workshops and senimars on a variety of subjects to schools, corporations, clubs, and private organizations across the northeast.  This program is sponsored by the Friends of the MIlton Public Library.

Join the SPUB Club! Our Super Popular, Unbelievable Book Club is a read-aloud book club for kids in grades 3-6. Miss Sara will read a few chapters of a book each week; your job is to listen, while engaging in hands-on activities like Lego building, play-dough sculpting, Rubik's cubes, and more. No registration is required.

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!

 It's an early release day for the Milton Public Schools... so come to the library and watch a movie in the Keys Room!

We'll be showing, Beauty and the Beast, 2 hours 9minutes rated PG.

A selfish prince is cursed to become a monster for the rest of his life, unless he learns to fall in love with a beautiful young woman he keeps prisoner.

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

This evening there will be an author talk by journalism professor Alexis Clark about her new biography called "Enemies in Love" (New Press, c2018).  This is a true love story between a black army nurse who falls in love with a German prisoner of war in Arizona during World War II.  Elinor Powell was an African American nurse in the U.S. military who pulled a second-class assignment, in a dusty, sun-baked - and segregated - Western town.  Brought together by unlikely circumstances in a racist world, Elinor and Frederick Albert, a soldier in Hitler's army who was captured by the allies and shipped to a prisoner-of-war camp in the Arizona desert, fell in love - instead of becoming bitter enemies.  Their dramatic story was unearthed by journalist Alexis Clark, who through years of interviews and historical research, has pieced together an astounding narrative of race and true love in the cauldron of war.  Don't miss this interesting biographical talk by Professor Clark at the library. This event is jointly sponsored by Milton Historical Society and Milton Public Library. 

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Join us as we celebrate, Porchfest, 2018!  Family performer, Matt Heaton, believes music for kids can be entertaining for both children AND parents. His songs are a mix of rockabilly, surf, american roots and Irish traditional music, delivered with a wry sense of humor and a sincere sense of fun.  Children and adults respond to his musicianship and variety. The adults in the room particularly appreciate the Muppet-esque touches of humor and observations of kid behavior.  Whether you call it children's music, family music, kindie or toddlerbilly it's sure to please listeners of all ages. Drop-in for rockin' fun time for the whole family!

Families are encouraged to sing, move to rhymes, enjoy music and great stories with our 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.

Monthly meeting for September.

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.

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.

Expert career counselor Gary Gekow will give a 2-hour workshop on "The Art of Networking" this evening.  No signup is required.  Job fairs, corporate hiring events, Meetups and other online social media platforms are just some of the avenues where people can promote their networking skills.  While attending these events and dropping off a resume is a good start, deeper engagement is required in today's job market.  We will discuss networking strategies to better enhance your employment attainment prospects.   Please join Gary for some great job search advice.  This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library.

Join the SPUB Club! Our Super Popular, Unbelievable Book Club is a read-aloud book club for kids in grades 3-6. Miss Sara will read a few chapters of a book each week; your job is to listen, while engaging in hands-on activities like Lego building, play-dough sculpting, Rubik's cubes, and more. No registration is required.

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!

Hey teens! Join us in the Keys Room for video games! Bring your game face! All teen programs are for students in grades 6-12.

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

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.

The most popular musical group in Scotland is a trio of rollicking musicians called "North Sea Gas" and we are lucky enough to catch them on tour in America!  They will perform this evening in a one-hour event which should not be missed,if you enjoy great entertainment.  North Sea Gas has been playing together for over 37 years and are stronger than ever!  With their great vocals and tremendous 3-part harmonies, guitars, mandolin, fiddle, bouzouki, harmonica, whistles, bodhrans, banjo and good humor, they have received Gold and Silver Disc awards from the Scottish Music Industry Association.  Their shows are regularly sold out at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and around the world.   "The band displays an attachment and a reverence for their roots from the very start.  The music feels genuine, unpretentious and spontaneous, with a fondness for storytelling and beautiful harmonies."  (Celtic Radio - Boston).  This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library and by the Milton Woman's Club, and is free and open to the public.  Don't miss this one!

Drop by and enjoy puzzles, games and activities 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.

Let's watch a movie to celebrate Banned Books Week! There will be snacks! All teen programs are for students in grades 6-12.

Dancing is a great form of physical activity for all ages, from little kids to grandparents!  but don't worry - no dance experience necessary. Dancing, bubbles, and fun! For ages 3-adult. No registration is required.

Families are encouraged to sing, move to rhymes, enjoy music and great stories with our 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.

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Monday Book Discussion Group

Join us for this First Monday of the Month Book Club. This month we are reading News of the World by Paulette Jiles. Our book discussion is open to all and is a great way to meet new friends and see old friends and neighbors.

If you are unable to make our evening meeting here at the Library, we do hold a morning discussion at Winter valley, 600 Canton Avenue @ 10am.

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.

The Mysterious Milton Library Society is a group comprised of teens who use the library. We discuss ideas for programming, collection development and the overall teen experience in the Library. Please contact Ms. Magda if you're interested in joining.  Contact info: 617-698-5757 x3 or mcupidon@ocln.org. This teen program is for students in grades 7-12.

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!

It’s Bird! It’s a Plane! It’s . . . Graphic Novels for kids!  Our newest book club offering takes place monthly on the last Saturday of each month. afternoons at 2:30-3:30 PM.

 Is your kid batty for Batman? Wowzers for Wonder Woman?  Not just superheroes either. Do they love Pokemon or Yu-gi-oh! manga? Amelia Rules?  Smile? 

El Deafo?  If your kid likes graphic novels—or any kind of comics—they’ll probably love our Comikidz Club.  Comikidz is for grades 3-5, who like to read and talk about or draw sequential art.  Each meeting includes free time for the kids to draw.

Registration is required and will open two weeks prior to event. * Please bring a copy of your current favorite graphic novel to share. 

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.

Join us for the Awesome Book Club with co-founders, Delia and Isabel, in the Teen Room from 4:30pm-5:30pm. Come discuss the selection: TBD by TBD or your current (or favorite) read! Snacks will be served. All teen programs are for students in grades 6-12.

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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!

Hey teens! Join us in the Keys Room for video games! Bring your game face! All teen programs are for students in grades 6-12.

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.

Families are encouraged to sing, move to rhymes, enjoy music and great stories with our 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.

Office 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.

The Mysterious Milton Library Society is a group comprised of teens who use the library. We discuss ideas for programming, collection development and the overall teen experience in the Library. Please contact Ms. Magda if you're interested in joining.  Contact info: 617-698-5757 x3 or mcupidon@ocln.org. This teen program is for students in grades 7-12.

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!

There will be a free and open reception this evening in the Wotz Gallery on the first floor to celebrate our two-month exhibit by Milton Photographer Leesha Boylan.  Please come and visit this interesting and colorful display which will be available through October 31st, and meet the artist.  See details about the exhibit under September lst here on the library events list.  For more information about applying for an exhibit at the library, contact Jean Hlady, Head of Adult Services/Reference, at jhlady@ocln.org.

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Families are encouraged to sing, move to rhymes, enjoy music and great stories with our 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.

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!

Hey teens! Join us in the Keys Room for video games! Bring your game face! All teen programs are for students in grades 6-12.

New chess tournament designed by David Vigorito.

Boo! In lieu of our Family-Fun storytime, join us in the Keys room on October 29th between 10:00 AM-11:00 AM for our Halloween Dance Party!

Show off your costume before you go trick-or-treating! Dance as we crank up our bubble machine, shake our scarves, and engage in lots of not-so-spooky fun! 

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.

The Mysterious Milton Library Society is a group comprised of teens who use the library. We discuss ideas for programming, collection development and the overall teen experience in the Library. Please contact Ms. Magda if you're interested in joining.  Contact info: 617-698-5757 x3 or mcupidon@ocln.org. This teen program is for students in grades 7-12.

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!

Musical Event with Diane Taraz

Families are encouraged to sing, move to rhymes, enjoy music and great stories with our 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.

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!

Monday Book Discussion Group

Join us for this First Monday of the Month Book Club. This month we are reading Happiness by Aminatta Forma. Our book discussion is open to all and is a great way to meet new friends and see old friends and neighbors.

If you are unable to make our evening meeting here at the Library, we do hold a morning discussion at Winter valley, 600 Canton Avenue @ 10am.

OCLN Circulation 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!

Hey teens! Join us in the Keys Room for video games! Bring your game face! All teen programs are for students in grades 6-12.

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.

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.

The Mysterious Milton Library Society is a group comprised of teens who use the library. We discuss ideas for programming, collection development and the overall teen experience in the Library. Please contact Ms. Magda if you're interested in joining.  Contact info: 617-698-5757 x3 or mcupidon@ocln.org. This teen program is for students in grades 7-12.

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!

It’s Bird! It’s a Plane! It’s . . . Graphic Novels for kids!  Our newest book club offering takes place monthly on the last Saturday of each month. afternoons at 2:30-3:30 PM.

 Is your kid batty for Batman? Wowzers for Wonder Woman?  Not just superheroes either. Do they love Pokemon or Yu-gi-oh! manga? Amelia Rules?  Smile? 

El Deafo?  If your kid likes graphic novels—or any kind of comics—they’ll probably love our Comikidz Club.  Comikidz is for grades 3-5, who like to read and talk about or draw sequential art.  Each meeting includes free time for the kids to draw.

Registration is required and will open two weeks prior to event. * Please bring a copy of your current favorite graphic novel to share. 

Families are encouraged to sing, move to rhymes, enjoy music and great stories with our 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.

Families are encouraged to sing, move to rhymes, enjoy music and great stories with our 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.

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.

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.

The Mysterious Milton Library Society is a group comprised of teens who use the library. We discuss ideas for programming, collection development and the overall teen experience in the Library. Please contact Ms. Magda if you're interested in joining.  Contact info: 617-698-5757 x3 or mcupidon@ocln.org. This teen program is for students in grades 7-12.

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!

Hey teens! Join us in the Keys Room for video games! Bring your game face! All teen programs are for students in grades 6-12.

Families are encouraged to sing, move to rhymes, enjoy music and great stories with our 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.

meeting

Monday Book Discussion Group

Join us for this First Monday of the Month Book Club. This month we are reading Death at the Chateau Bremont by M.L. Longworth. Our book discussion is open to all and is a great way to meet new friends and see old friends and neighbors.

If you are unable to make our evening meeting here at the Library, we do hold a morning discussion at Winter valley, 600 Canton Avenue @ 10am.

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!

Hey teens! Join us in the Keys Room for video games! Bring your game face! All teen programs are for students in grades 6-12.

 Teens in the library after hours???!!!  Let the mayhem begin!  Join us for food, games, fun, and make some new friends!  Please see Ms. Magda for a permission slip. Permission slips must be turned in by 5pm on Monday, December 3 in order for you to be able to attend. No permission slip, no entry. See you there! This program is for students entering grades 7-12.

Families are encouraged to sing, move to rhymes, enjoy music and great stories with our 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.

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.

The Mysterious Milton Library Society is a group comprised of teens who use the library. We discuss ideas for programming, collection development and the overall teen experience in the Library. Please contact Ms. Magda if you're interested in joining.  Contact info: 617-698-5757 x3 or mcupidon@ocln.org. This teen program is for students in grades 7-12.

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!

It’s Bird! It’s a Plane! It’s . . . Graphic Novels for kids!  Our newest book club offering takes place monthly on the last Saturday of each month. afternoons at 2:30-3:30 PM.

 Is your kid batty for Batman? Wowzers for Wonder Woman?  Not just superheroes either. Do they love Pokemon or Yu-gi-oh! manga? Amelia Rules?  Smile? 

El Deafo?  If your kid likes graphic novels—or any kind of comics—they’ll probably love our Comikidz Club.  Comikidz is for grades 3-5, who like to read and talk about or draw sequential art.  Each meeting includes free time for the kids to draw.

Registration is required and will open two weeks prior to event. * Please bring a copy of your current favorite graphic novel to share. 

Families are encouraged to sing, move to rhymes, enjoy music and great stories with our 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.

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!

The Mysterious Milton Library Society is a group comprised of teens who use the library. We discuss ideas for programming, collection development and the overall teen experience in the Library. Please contact Ms. Magda if you're interested in joining.  Contact info: 617-698-5757 x3 or mcupidon@ocln.org. This teen program is for students in grades 7-12.

The Mysterious Milton Library Society is a group comprised of teens who use the library. We discuss ideas for programming, collection development and the overall teen experience in the Library. Please contact Ms. Magda if you're interested in joining.  Contact info: 617-698-5757 x3 or mcupidon@ocln.org. This teen program is for students in grades 7-12.

Monday Book Discussion Group

Join us for this First Monday of the Month Book Club. This month we are reading The Alice Network by Kate Quinn. Our book discussion is open to all and is a great way to meet new friends and see old friends and neighbors.

If you are unable to make our evening meeting here at the Library, we do hold a morning discussion at Winter valley, 600 Canton Avenue @ 10am.

The Mysterious Milton Library Society is a group comprised of teens who use the library. We discuss ideas for programming, collection development and the overall teen experience in the Library. Please contact Ms. Magda if you're interested in joining.  Contact info: 617-698-5757 x3 or mcupidon@ocln.org. This teen program is for students in grades 7-12.

The Mysterious Milton Library Society is a group comprised of teens who use the library. We discuss ideas for programming, collection development and the overall teen experience in the Library. Please contact Ms. Magda if you're interested in joining.  Contact info: 617-698-5757 x3 or mcupidon@ocln.org. This teen program is for students in grades 7-12.

Monday Book Discussion Group

Join us for this First Monday of the Month Book Club. This month we are reading Victoria & Abdul by Shrabani Basu. Our book discussion is open to all and is a great way to meet new friends and see old friends and neighbors.

If you are unable to make our evening meeting here at the Library, we do hold a morning discussion at Winter valley, 600 Canton Avenue @ 10am.

The Mysterious Milton Library Society is a group comprised of teens who use the library. We discuss ideas for programming, collection development and the overall teen experience in the Library. Please contact Ms. Magda if you're interested in joining.  Contact info: 617-698-5757 x3 or mcupidon@ocln.org. This teen program is for students in grades 7-12.

The Mysterious Milton Library Society is a group comprised of teens who use the library. We discuss ideas for programming, collection development and the overall teen experience in the Library. Please contact Ms. Magda if you're interested in joining.  Contact info: 617-698-5757 x3 or mcupidon@ocln.org. This teen program is for students in grades 7-12.

Monday Book Discussion Group

Join us for this First Monday of the Month Book Club. This month we are reading Keeper of the House by Shirley Ann Grau Our book discussion is open to all and is a great way to meet new friends and see old friends and neighbors.

If you are unable to make our evening meeting here at the Library, we do hold a morning discussion at Winter valley, 600 Canton Avenue @ 10am.

The Mysterious Milton Library Society is a group comprised of teens who use the library. We discuss ideas for programming, collection development and the overall teen experience in the Library. Please contact Ms. Magda if you're interested in joining.  Contact info: 617-698-5757 x3 or mcupidon@ocln.org. This teen program is for students in grades 7-12.

The Mysterious Milton Library Society is a group comprised of teens who use the library. We discuss ideas for programming, collection development and the overall teen experience in the Library. Please contact Ms. Magda if you're interested in joining.  Contact info: 617-698-5757 x3 or mcupidon@ocln.org. This teen program is for students in grades 7-12.

Monday Book Discussion Group

Join us for this First Monday of the Month Book Club. This month we are reading The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen. Our book discussion is open to all and is a great way to meet new friends and see old friends and neighbors.

If you are unable to make our evening meeting here at the Library, we do hold a morning discussion at Winter valley, 600 Canton Avenue @ 10am.

The Mysterious Milton Library Society is a group comprised of teens who use the library. We discuss ideas for programming, collection development and the overall teen experience in the Library. Please contact Ms. Magda if you're interested in joining.  Contact info: 617-698-5757 x3 or mcupidon@ocln.org. This teen program is for students in grades 7-12.

The Mysterious Milton Library Society is a group comprised of teens who use the library. We discuss ideas for programming, collection development and the overall teen experience in the Library. Please contact Ms. Magda if you're interested in joining.  Contact info: 617-698-5757 x3 or mcupidon@ocln.org. This teen program is for students in grades 7-12.

The Mysterious Milton Library Society is a group comprised of teens who use the library. We discuss ideas for programming, collection development and the overall teen experience in the Library. Please contact Ms. Magda if you're interested in joining.  Contact info: 617-698-5757 x3 or mcupidon@ocln.org. This teen program is for students in grades 7-12.