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.

Children ages 3-5 are invited to come to this fun time learning yoga with Jill Pokaski Azar, certified yoga instructor. Registration is required (separate sign up for each session) and will open 2 weeks before each class. Sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library.  

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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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.
 

An informal knitting group will meet at the library which offers an opportunity for people to get together, bring a project to work on (either for 20 minutes or the whole group meeting) and have friends nearby to ask questions when they need help.  The first 30 minutes are devoted to help with your project - the last hour is devoted to social knitting.  Knitters and all other fiber artists are invited to attend!  Questions!  Interested in being included on the Email notice for the gatherings?  Contact Nina Zonnevylle at nzonnevylle@gmail.com .

Proudly sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library.

Che-mystery - Students discover the mysterious wonders of chemical science. They learn the difference between physical and chemical changes through exciting, hands-on investigations; watch crystals form in water glass; and see acetone reduce foam to a puddle of goo. Students get their hands dirty with a non-Newtonian fluid and use hydrophobic compounds to make marbled masterpieces! Students explore the reactive properties of baking soda, corn starch & baby powder in liquids.

For grades K-5; registration is required and will open two weeks prior to the event. Sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library.

Girl Scout meeting 

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.

Free educational workshop. The workshop is geared toward seniors who have lived in their home for a long time and covers recent changes in the law and other legal aspects of selling their home.

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.

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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!

Looking for a fun art project? Well look no further... Ms. Ginny to the rescue!!!! Join us for a 1 hour art workshop... You don't want to miss it! 

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

Library Director Will Adamczyk will host his 'Eclectic Book Group" this evening, and the book to be read in advance and discussed is Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese (c2011).  Marion and Shiva Stone are twin brothers born of a secret union between a beautiful Indian nun and a brash British surgeon.  Orphaned by their mother's death and their father's idsappearance, sharing a preternatural connection and fascination with medicine, the twins come of age as Ethiopia hovers on the brink of revolution.  Moving from Addis Ababa to New York City and back again, this is an unforgettable story of love and betrayal, medicine and miracles.  .  No sign-up is required so just drop in and join Will for a fascinating chat about a wonderful read.  This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library.

Children ages 3-5 are invited to come to this fun time learning yoga with Jill Pokaski Azar, certified yoga instructor. Registration is required (separate sign up for each session) and will open 2 weeks before each class. Sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library.  

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Discussion of the deer hunt

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.

New chess tournament designed by David Vigorito.

Come make an art project with local art instructor Sue Hoy!

For ages 6-10. Registration is required and will open two weeks prior to the event. Sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library.

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! 

Meeting of local kindergarden and first grade Daisy members of Troop 67842

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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 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.

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.

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!

Children ages 3-5 are invited to come to this fun time learning yoga with Jill Pokaski Azar, certified yoga instructor. Registration is required (separate sign up for each session) and will open 2 weeks before each class. Sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library.  

An informal knitting group will meet at the library which offers an opportunity for people to get together, bring a project to work on (either for 20 minutes or the whole group meeting) and have friends nearby to ask questions when they need help.  The first 30 minutes are devoted to help with your project - the last hour is devoted to social knitting.  Knitters and all other fiber artists are invited to attend!  Questions!  Interested in being included on the Email notice for the gatherings?  Contact Nina Zonnevylle at nzonnevylle@gmail.com .

Proudly sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library.

Musical Event with Diane Taraz

This month Massachusetts painter Bud Burnham will display his work in the Wotiz Gallery. A former art director and graphic designer, Mr. Burnham hsa been the recipient of more than seventy-five awards, including a Gumbacher Painting Award.  He also received six prestigious Hatch awards.  His work is part of the permanent art collection of Brandeis University and his paintings cover a wide range of subjects: portraits, landscapes, seascapes, children at play and children at the seashore.  Employing a traditionist palette, his work conveys a sensitivity and gentility, especially reflected in his images of children.  Please come and view this lovely display here at the Library during the month of November..

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.

 * Please bring a copy of your current favorite graphic novel to share. 

Family storytime incorporating stories, finger puppets, and songs for preschool children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. No registration required.

 

Kids aged 5-9 are invited to join local drama teacher Melanie Grace Gillespie for a theatrical and creative hour of Mel O'Drama!  Students will enjoy such fun activities as warmups, improv games, voice projection, scene work, and movement.  Registration is required, and will open two weeks before the event. Sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library.

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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.

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 Cooking with Mary Berry.

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.

Join us for Book Club in the Teen Room from 4:30pm-5:30pm. The selection is They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera. Stop by the Teen Space to pick up a copy! :) Snacks will be served. All teen programs are for students in grades 6-12.

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 movie: "Chappaquiddick" which stars Jason Clarke, Kate Mara, Ed Helms and Bruce Dern.  Based on historical events, this suspenseful thriller examines the infamous 1960 death of Mary Jo kopechne, who drowned after Senator Ted Kennedy drove off a bridge on Chappaquiddick Island, and the moral and legal complexities that play out over the following week.  Not only did this event take the life of an aspiring political strategist and Kennedy insider, but it ultimately changed the course of presidential history forever.  Through true accounts, documented in the inquest from the investigation in 1969, director John Curran and writers Andrew Logan and Taylor Allen, intimately expose the broad reach of political power, the influence of America's most celebrated family, and the vulnerability of Ted Kennedy, the youngest son, in the shadow of his family legacy.  It is rated PG-13 for thematic material, disturbing images, some strong language and historical smoking and the running time is 106 minutes.  It is not suitable for young children.   This program is kindly sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library.

Troop 3 Committee Meeting

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!

Ms. Debbie is back and we're making... Pies! Participation is required to consume the food... See you there! :) All teen programs are for students in grades 6-12.

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Free educational workshop. The workshop is geared toward seniors who have lived in their home for a long time and covers recent changes in the law and other legal aspects of selling their home.

We will be showing the newly release to DVD movie, Incredibles 2 (rated PG), 1 hour 58 mins.

  Bob Parr (Mr. Incredible) is left to care for the kids while Helen (Elastigirl) is out saving the world.

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

Monthly Planning Meeting

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.

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.

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.

Luncheon & Meeting

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.

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.

Local painter Rob Franco has been photographing and translating the images of the beautiful horses of Assateague Island in Maryland into his lovely paintings for over 15 years.  He will give a presentation this evening about his experiences with them and with the island, to includes a 20-minute video produced through the United States Parks Department and then a discussion about the area.  Mr. Franco will also present a show and tell of objects from historical shipwrecks off the coast of Assateague, and more.  This is an art demonstration program, providing valuable information about how to create paintings from photographs, and also it is a study of the methodical process of art.  Our speaker will be showing his work also in the Library's Wotiz Gallery during the month of December 2018, so this program should serve as a good introduction to the exhibit as well.  So if you are interested in horses and/or art, please join us for a fascinating and unique topic.

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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.

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.

Milton resident David Smith brings us a talk about his new book, Be A Teacher: A Memoir in Ten Ideas (Outskirts Press, c2017) to the Library this evening.  David began teaching 50 years ago and has worked in five different schools, ranging from the shoestring variety to the well-established.  He spent 34 years at Milton Academy, 11 of them as Chair of the English Depratment.  His book combines story and reflection, recounting his experience as student and teacher while exploring the ideas about education that have shaped that experience - ideas such as knowledge, rigor, humanity, authority, and love.  Please come hear some wise words from an excellent teacher at this informative reading.  This program is proudly sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library.

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

CFA training

An informal knitting group will meet at the library which offers an opportunity for people to get together, bring a project to work on (either for 20 minutes or the whole group meeting) and have friends nearby to ask questions when they need help.  The first 30 minutes are devoted to help with your project - the last hour is devoted to social knitting.  Knitters and all other fiber artists are invited to attend!  Questions!  Interested in being included on the Email notice for the gatherings?  Contact Nina Zonnevylle at nzonnevylle@gmail.com .

Proudly sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library.

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 a K to register a kindergartener.)

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. No registration needed.

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.

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.

Join us for beautiful guitar songs and rhymes with Mama Steph. Ages 0-5 with caregiver; no registration required.

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.

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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.

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.

Office Meeting

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.

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.

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.

Talented photographer Barry Pell will return with a fascinating talk about his visit to Antarctica.  He will bring his colorful and educational slides for our audience to enjoy and learn more about this unique part of the planet. Antarctica is the coldest, windiest, driest place on earth.  Two-thirds of all our planet's fresh water is locked up there in the form of ice in a continent twice the size of Australia. The last continent to be understood, it is a harsh and unforgiving environment that challenged and took the lives of many early explorers.  Although an ice sheet covers 99 perecent of the land, the exposed areas along the coast nourish a wealth of tiny plants and sea creatures which in turn support the world's greatest concentrations of wildlife in the sea, on land, and in the air.  The lecturer, Barry Pell, traveled by ship to Antarcitca for two weeks in January 2017.  Based on his travels on the sea and excursions onto the land, he will discuss and show his photography of this most magnificent and unique continent.  

Barry Pell is a world traveler and photojournalist.  He has traveled widely over nearly five decades, visiting and documenting landscapes and cultures in 165 countries.  Mr. Pell has also lived and traveled in China, Eastern Europe, North Africa and South America.  He currently lectures on international cultures at schools, universities and institutions in the Boston area.

This program is kindly sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library, and is free and open to the public.

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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.

proctor training for specific exam hewld in December

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

This evening Milton author Robert D. Mussey, Jr. will speak about his new book called "Rather Elegant Than Showy: The Classical Furniture of Isaac Vose" (published in Boston by David R. Godine, c2018).  Mr. Mussey was the founder of the furniture conservation laboratory at the Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities in Boston in 1982.  Robert Mussey Associates provides furniture conservation services to museums, private collectors and historic houses.  The book is co-written by Clark Pearce, an independent scholar.  Please join us for a fascinating look at Milton history.  This program is jointly sponsored by the Milton Historical Society and the Milton Public Library. 

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.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.

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. 

Family storytime incorporating stories, finger puppets, and songs for preschool children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. No registration required.

 

Annual Meeting for the Boston Chapter MASSAR. Meeting to include election of officers for 2019.

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.

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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monthly NFP 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.

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.

Holiday Cookie exchange among au pairs being hosted by Milton familes for the year.  They provide childcare and experience a cultural exchange .

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.

Library Director Will Adamczyk will hold his "Local History Book Chat" this evening which is free and open to the public.  The title to be read in advance is Unredeemed Captive by John Demos (Alfred Knopf, c1994). This book was nominated for the National Book Award and was winner of the Francis Parkman Prize.  The setting for this haunting and encyclopedically researched work of history is colonial Massachusetts, where English Puritans first endeavoured to "civilize" a "savage" native populace.  There, in February 1704, a French and Indian war party descended on the village of Deerfield, abducting a Puritan minister and his children.  Although John Williams was eventually released, his daughter horrified the family by staying with her captors and marrying a Mohawk husband. 

Out of this incident, The Bancroft- Prize-winning historian John Devos has constructed a gripping narrative that opens a window into North America where English, French, and Native Americans faced one another across gulfs of culture and belief, and sometimes crossed over.  John Demos is the Samuel Knight Professor Emeritus of History at Yale University.  He lives in Tyringham, MA and has won several prizes for his writing, including for his work called Entertaining Satan.

This program is kindly sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library.  Please join us for a fascinating discussion about a very interesting book.

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

The 2013 hit, Frozen ( rated PG) 1 hour 42 minutes.  When the newly-crowned Queen Elsa accidentally uses her power to turn things into ice to curse her home in infinite winter, her sister Anna teams up with a mountain man, his playful reindeer, and a snowman to change the weather condition.

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

Read what the celebrities are reading! Join our brand-new book club launching in December 2018. Library staff members Sara Truog and Sally Lawler will lead you in a fun, relaxed discussion of books recommended by popular celebrities (note: they are unlikely to attend our meetings).

An informal knitting group will meet at the library which offers an opportunity for people to get together, bring a project to work on (either for 20 minutes or the whole group meeting) and have friends nearby to ask questions when they need help.  The first 30 minutes are devoted to help with your project - the last hour is devoted to social knitting.  Knitters and all other fiber artists are invited to attend!  Questions!  Interested in being included on the Email notice for the gatherings?  Contact Nina Zonnevylle at nzonnevylle@gmail.com .

Proudly sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library.

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.

 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.

Come to the library and make a winter craft, or a card of your holiday choice to take home. No registration needed.

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. 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.

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.

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.

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!

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 Planning Meeting

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. 

An informal knitting group will meet at the library which offers an opportunity for people to get together, bring a project to work on (either for 20 minutes or the whole group meeting) and have friends nearby to ask questions when they need help.  The first 30 minutes are devoted to help with your project - the last hour is devoted to social knitting.  Knitters and all other fiber artists are invited to attend!  Questions!  Interested in being included on the Email notice for the gatherings?  Contact Nina Zonnevylle at nzonnevylle@gmail.com .

Proudly sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library.

Join us for a sweet adventure: families are invited to visit the Keys Room and play a life-size version of the classic board game Candyland! Kids, see if you can beat your parents to the Candy Castle to rescue King Kandy, while at the same time practicing counting and color recognition. For all ages; children must be accompanied by an adult in order to play. Registration is required so we know how many players we'll have, but you can drop in anytime between 2-4pm (play should take approximately a half hour). Registration will open two weeks in advance of the program. Sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

 * Please bring a copy of your current favorite graphic novel to share. 

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.

Charette

Planning Board hosting.

An informal knitting group will meet at the library which offers an opportunity for people to get together, bring a project to work on (either for 20 minutes or the whole group meeting) and have friends nearby to ask questions when they need help.  The first 30 minutes are devoted to help with your project - the last hour is devoted to social knitting.  Knitters and all other fiber artists are invited to attend!  Questions!  Interested in being included on the Email notice for the gatherings?  Contact Nina Zonnevylle at nzonnevylle@gmail.com .

Proudly sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library.

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.

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, January 28 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 January 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, January 7. 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 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.

An informal knitting group will meet at the library which offers an opportunity for people to get together, bring a project to work on (either for 20 minutes or the whole group meeting) and have friends nearby to ask questions when they need help.  The first 30 minutes are devoted to help with your project - the last hour is devoted to social knitting.  Knitters and all other fiber artists are invited to attend!  Questions!  Interested in being included on the Email notice for the gatherings?  Contact Nina Zonnevylle at nzonnevylle@gmail.com .

Proudly sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library.

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.

An informal knitting group will meet at the library which offers an opportunity for people to get together, bring a project to work on (either for 20 minutes or the whole group meeting) and have friends nearby to ask questions when they need help.  The first 30 minutes are devoted to help with your project - the last hour is devoted to social knitting.  Knitters and all other fiber artists are invited to attend!  Questions!  Interested in being included on the Email notice for the gatherings?  Contact Nina Zonnevylle at nzonnevylle@gmail.com .

Proudly sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library.

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.

An informal knitting group will meet at the library which offers an opportunity for people to get together, bring a project to work on (either for 20 minutes or the whole group meeting) and have friends nearby to ask questions when they need help.  The first 30 minutes are devoted to help with your project - the last hour is devoted to social knitting.  Knitters and all other fiber artists are invited to attend!  Questions!  Interested in being included on the Email notice for the gatherings?  Contact Nina Zonnevylle at nzonnevylle@gmail.com .

Proudly sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library.

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.

Milton Historical Society presents:

A book discussion with Stephanie Schorow. Join us as Ms. Schorow shares her book 'Inside the Combat Zone: The Stripped Down Story of Boston's Most Notorious Area'

An informal knitting group will meet at the library which offers an opportunity for people to get together, bring a project to work on (either for 20 minutes or the whole group meeting) and have friends nearby to ask questions when they need help.  The first 30 minutes are devoted to help with your project - the last hour is devoted to social knitting.  Knitters and all other fiber artists are invited to attend!  Questions!  Interested in being included on the Email notice for the gatherings?  Contact Nina Zonnevylle at nzonnevylle@gmail.com .

Proudly sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library.

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, March 25 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 March 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, March 4. Once you register you will receive more details about the club.  Bon Appetit!

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.

An informal knitting group will meet at the library which offers an opportunity for people to get together, bring a project to work on (either for 20 minutes or the whole group meeting) and have friends nearby to ask questions when they need help.  The first 30 minutes are devoted to help with your project - the last hour is devoted to social knitting.  Knitters and all other fiber artists are invited to attend!  Questions!  Interested in being included on the Email notice for the gatherings?  Contact Nina Zonnevylle at nzonnevylle@gmail.com .

Proudly sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library.

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.

An informal knitting group will meet at the library which offers an opportunity for people to get together, bring a project to work on (either for 20 minutes or the whole group meeting) and have friends nearby to ask questions when they need help.  The first 30 minutes are devoted to help with your project - the last hour is devoted to social knitting.  Knitters and all other fiber artists are invited to attend!  Questions!  Interested in being included on the Email notice for the gatherings?  Contact Nina Zonnevylle at nzonnevylle@gmail.com .

Proudly sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library.

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.

An informal knitting group will meet at the library which offers an opportunity for people to get together, bring a project to work on (either for 20 minutes or the whole group meeting) and have friends nearby to ask questions when they need help.  The first 30 minutes are devoted to help with your project - the last hour is devoted to social knitting.  Knitters and all other fiber artists are invited to attend!  Questions!  Interested in being included on the Email notice for the gatherings?  Contact Nina Zonnevylle at nzonnevylle@gmail.com .

Proudly sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library.

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.

An informal knitting group will meet at the library which offers an opportunity for people to get together, bring a project to work on (either for 20 minutes or the whole group meeting) and have friends nearby to ask questions when they need help.  The first 30 minutes are devoted to help with your project - the last hour is devoted to social knitting.  Knitters and all other fiber artists are invited to attend!  Questions!  Interested in being included on the Email notice for the gatherings?  Contact Nina Zonnevylle at nzonnevylle@gmail.com .

Proudly sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library.

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.