Events List
In the Wotiz Gallery this month there will be an exhibit called "Journey from Drafting Board to Easel" by Milton artist Paul Riley. The display will show the watercolors, pastels and acrylics of the artist, who is retired from a career as a mechanical designer and a teacher of drafting and design. During his career he recognized the future in his field was computer-aided design and he eagerly embraced programs to apply technology to all drawing projects. As an educator he inspired many students to use technology to explore their creativity. He started taking drawing classes, moved from line drawing to more expressive free form and began by using pastels and acrylics. His mechanical design-influenced works include "The Brush," "Tools of the Trade" and "Waterworks." His appreciation for architectural form, angles and lighting is seen in paintings such as the "Baker Chocolate Building." Later Paul began the study of watercolor techniques and his recent pieces reflect his appreciation for nature, notably "The Nest" and "Sunflower." Currently he continues to take art classes and is a member of the Milton Art Association. Still growing as a painter, Paul embraces experimentation with subject, technique and medium. There will be a free and open reception for this exhibit on Wednesday, May 9th from 6-8 PM in the Gallery. Please come meet the artist and view his lovely work.
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 aged 8-12. 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!
Monthly, on Wednesdays, at 6:30 PM, in the Children’s Program Room.
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 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, which will meet twice a month on Wednesday nights this Spring. 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.
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.
During June 2018, the Milton Public Library is hosting a very talented artist in the Wotiz Gallery. Milton resident J.B. Clancy will present an exhibit called “Travel Sketches – Paris and Venice” from June 2nd through the 30th. All the drawings in this show were done on location with a simple ink pen and sketch book, generally while sitting in a comfortable café. The subject may be a famous building or a barge on a canal. Yet the time spent looking is as important as the subject. J.B. believes drawing while traveling is the best way to observe the world around you. Spending time in one place and recording what you see impresses the sights and sounds of that place firmly into your memory.
J.B. studied architecture at a time when hand-drawing was still part of the education of an architect. While most of the work today is on a computer, J.B. still uses sketches and the drawing process to explore design ideas and in his work with clients. He is a partner with Albert, Righter & Tittmann (or ART) Architects in Boston. ART Architects practices the art and science of architecture throughout the northeast, designing houses in New England traditions with a focus on sustainability. J.B. is a Certified Passive House Consultant and designed Vermont’s first Certified Passive House. He is a graduate of Brown University and the Yale School of Architecture. He lives in Milton with his artist wife Dana and their son Barron.
There will be a free and open reception for this exhibit on Tuesday, June 5th, from 6-8 PM in the Gallery, so please come meet the artist and view his lovely work.
A meeting to recruit business associates to join 5LINX company.
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.
meeting
Monthly planning meeting of adults, parents and leaders of Boy Scout Troop 5, St. Agatha Church.
monthly board meeting for planning and league mgmt
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.
Our June artist, architect J.B. Clancy, will hold a free and open reception this evening in the Wotiz Gallery. Please stop by, meet the artist, and view his wonderful work in an exhibit called "Travel Sketches - Paris and Venice."
This event is free and open to the public and for more details, go to the entry here under June 2-30.
Stories for ages 3 and up with a adult caregiver. Miss Sara features one new book and one Kids' Favorite (brought from home) each week. PJ's welcome!
No younger siblings please - no registration necessary.
This evening local author Tara Cousineau, Ph.D, will give a one-hour talk about her new book called The Kindness Cure: How the Science of Compassion Can Heal Your Heart & Your World (New Harbinger Publications, 2018). "It's time for a kindness revolution!" These days kindness seems to have a bad rap! We've become suspicious of it. On the one hand, being kind seems too soft and easy; on the other, we don't quite trust it. Yet we lament that we don't see more of it. It's easy to look around and see noting but cynicism or feel overwelmed by the word. Dr. Cousineau contends that kindness is neither a sweet platitude nor something to check off in the Do-Gooder category. Kindness takes effort - and it's worth it. Kindness deeply affects our health and well-being. Her book is a blend of story and science that is sure to change how you think about kindness. Tara is a clinical psychologist, meditation teacher, well-being researcher, and social entrepreneur. She is affiliated wih the Center for Mindfulness and Compassion at Cambridge Health Alliance in Somerville, MA and resides in Milton. Please join us for an inspirational evening with a prolific writer.
Join the SPUB Club! Our Super Popular, Unbelievable Book Club is a read-aloud book club for kids aged 8-12. 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 our annual Teddy Bear Picnic. Bring your teddy (of any species!) and a bag lunch. Franc Graham will be with us to get every one singing and dancing. Following the concert we'll picnic on the lawn along Reedsdale Road, weather permitting. (If it rains, we picnic indoors.) For all ages, no registration needed.
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.
FSN community informational
Let's watch a movie! There will be snacks! All teen programs are for students in grades 6-12.
cello recital
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 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.
This course is designed to advance children’s mathematical understandings and problem solving skills in their afterschool program. This training is aligned to Core Competencies and MA Curriculum Frameworks. Participants will broaden their knowledge and experience the fun associated with math learning in this training.
CFA Exam Proctor trining
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.
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.
Join us for the Awesome Book Club with co-founders, Delia and Isabel, in the Teen Room from 5-6pm. 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.
exam proctor training
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 aged 8-12. 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!
This meeting has been rescheduled from Thursday, May 31.
Speaker Dr. Jon Way - Coyotes/Coywolves
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, which will meet twice a month on Wednesday nights this Spring. 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.
Join us for the Teen Summer Reading launch party! Play games, win prizes, eat snacks! All teen programs are for students in grades 6-12.
Proctor training for large exam.
CDM Planning Meeting
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 Wednesday, March 21 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.
A meeting to recruit business associates to join 5Linx
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.
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.
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.
Tonight we are offering a free film screening of what one reviewer called "One of the best films of the year!" "The Glass Castle" tells an inspiring true story about Jeannette (Oscar winner Brie Larson) who had a poor but wildly adventurous childhood, raised by her free-spirited father (Woody Harrleson) and her mother (Naomi Watts), an eccentric artist. This all-star cast shines in the movie based on The New York Times best-selling memoir. When Jeannette's father's behavior becomes erratic, she and her siblings must find the courage to live on their own terms in this uplifting story of unconditional love. It is rated PG-13 for "mature thematic content, involving family dysfunction, for some language and smoking" and the running time is 127 minutes. This program is free and open to the public and 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 aged 8-12. 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.
Fair Skies Nation General Meeting
Celebrate our Summer Reading Kickoff with us and The Toe Jam Band!
To celebrate the kickoff of the Library's 2018 Summer Reading Challenge: Libraries Rock, please join us for a rockin' performance by The Toe Jam Band! Sing and dance along with the band as they entertain with a unique combination of original songs, masterful shadow puppetry, storytelling and just plain old good fun!
This event will be followed by a delicious snack of strawberries and cream at the Library entrance, provided by the Friends.
For all ages. No registration required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library.
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.
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. *Please type 0 instead of K when registering a K child
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.
Massachusetts native Julia Walsh, author of Wings of the Wind, will join us for a reading about an orphaned Mallard Duck who learns to be strong against insurmountable odds, and the little girl who witnesses his experience. This setting of this true story is the Merrimack River in Massachusetts. This program is best suited for school-aged children (ages 5-8).
Space is limited to 25 participants. Registration is required and will open two weeks in advance of the program. 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, June 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 June is Carla's Comfort Foods by Carla Hall.
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, June 4. Once you register you will receive more details about the club. Bon Appetit!
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.
Retirement workshop. Free & open to the public.
Children in grades K-3 can join Ginny Brearley and create an artistic masterpiece to take home.
Registration is required and will open two weeks prior to the program. Sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Library. *Please type in "0", not "K" , when registering your K child online.
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 "lap-sit" program for babies, toddlers & preschoolers, with nursery songs and rhymes and age-appropriate story books. No registration required. Note: This program is repeated at 10:45. Choose the time that suits you best!
A "lap-sit" program for babies, toddlers & preschoolers, with nursery songs and rhymes and age-appropriate story books. No registration required. Note: This program is repeated at 10:45. Choose the time that suits you best!
Kids aged 10-13 are invited to join the Children's and Teen Rooms for crafting/making/building fun. Each week we'll be making something different, using such supplies as craft materials, recycled items, hardware and more! Registration is required and will open two weeks prior to each session.
There will be a hour-long book discussion this evening with Library Director Will Adamczyk to explore the title: American War by Omar El Akkad (c2017). Each quarter we'll read a work of contemporary fiction that we might not otherwise have chosen for ourselves -- possibly controversial, possibly newsworthy -- but definitely discussion worthy! This is an audacious and powerful debut novel: a second American Civil War, a devastating plague, and one family caught deep in the middle -- a story that asks what might happen if America were to turn its most devastating policies and deadly weapons upon itself. Sarat Chestnut, born in Louisiana, is only 6 years old when the Second American Civil War breaks out in 2074. But even she knows that oil is outlawed, that Louisiana is half underwater, and that unmanned drones fill the sky. And when her father is killed and her family is forced into camp Patience for displaced persons, she quickly begins to be shaped by her particular time and place until, finally, through the influence of a mysterious functionary, she is turned into a deadly instrument of war. Telling her story is her nephew, Benjamin Chestnut, born during war -- part of the Miraculous Generation -- now an old man confronting the dark secret of his past, his family's role in the conflict and, in particular, that of his aunt, a woman who saved his life while destroying untold others. You may reserve a copy of the book either by going to our website which is www.miltonlibrary.org or by calling the Reference Department at (617) 698-5757, x. 3 for staff help to place a reserve. Please join Will for a fascinating discussion! This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library and is free and open to the public.
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, for which this is the last session until Fall.. 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.
Readers' Theatre is a a type of drama performed by "readers" who read from a script and do not have to memorize lines. Performed with minimal costumes, sets and props, readers' theatre can be not only a great introduction to theatre for kids, but it's also a great way to practice one's oral reading skills, build confidence, and have fun with friends at the same time!
This summer, Miss Sara is leading a Readers' Theatre Club for students entering grades 2-4. Each week participants will play theatre games, tackle different scripts based on well-known children's books, and make crafts to supplement the stories we're telling together. The Club will meet five times over the course of the summer, and each meeting will culminate with a performance for family and friends. While this is a drop-off program, parents/caregivers are asked to return 15 minutes before the end of each class (at 3:45) so they can see the show!
Students must be fluent readers who have completed first grade. Registration is required and will open two weeks before the event.
Retirement workshop. Free & open to the public.
Come join Ms. Sara and Ms. Jen for a rockin' kids dance party!
Dancing is a great form of physical activity for all ages, from little kids to grandparents! We'll be doing some free dance, some guided dances, and also playing some musical games, but don't worry - no dance experience necessary. For ages 3-adult. No registration is required.
It's hot outside... so come to the library and cool off by watching a movie in the Keys Room!
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.
Register to make a fun STEM craft on alternating Mondays between July 2- Aug 13th! Materials provided and registration is limited to 20. This program is recommended for ages 3-6.
A program for our littlest library fans. These programs are just for babies from birth to 12 months (with their care-giver, of course, and please - no older siblings). Music, rhythm, and nursery rhymes will be featured.
Kids aged 6-9 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.
Readers' Theatre is a a type of drama performed by "readers" who read from a script and do not have to memorize lines. Performed with minimal costumes, sets and props, readers' theatre can be not only a great introduction to theatre for kids, but it's also a great way to practice one's oral reading skills, build confidence, and have fun with friends at the same time!
This summer, Miss Sara is leading a Readers' Theatre Club for students entering grades 2-4. Each week participants will play theatre games, tackle different scripts based on well-known children's books, and make crafts to supplement the stories we're telling together. The Club will meet five times over the course of the summer, and each meeting will culminate with a performance for family and friends. While this is a drop-off program, parents/caregivers are asked to return 15 minutes before the end of each class (at 3:45) so they can see the show!
Students must be fluent readers who have completed first grade. Registration is required and will open two weeks before the event.
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
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.
Henna Rocks is a fun program designed in coordination with the 2018 Summer Reading Theme! Get decorated with temporary tattoos at the library!
Listen to Zen tunes as your patrons select from a large group of special designed with a musical theme, from G-Clefs and Treble Clefs to instruments and even their favorite rock star's portrait.
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 "lap-sit" program for babies, toddlers & preschoolers, with nursery songs and rhymes and age-appropriate story books. No registration required. Note: This program is repeated at 10:45. Choose the time that suits you best!
A "lap-sit" program for babies, toddlers & preschoolers, with nursery songs and rhymes and age-appropriate story books. No registration required. Note: This program is repeated at 10:45. Choose the time that suits you best!
Kids aged 10-13 are invited to join the Children's and Teen Rooms for crafting/making/building fun. Each week we'll be making something different, using such supplies as craft materials, recycled items, hardware and more! Registration is required and will open two weeks prior to each session.
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 13th and August 10th at Tucker Elementary School, and July 27th and August 24th at Cunningham Hall. RAIN OR SHINE! For families with their children ages birth to six years old.
Readers' Theatre is a a type of drama performed by "readers" who read from a script and do not have to memorize lines. Performed with minimal costumes, sets and props, readers' theatre can be not only a great introduction to theatre for kids, but it's also a great way to practice one's oral reading skills, build confidence, and have fun with friends at the same time!
This summer, Miss Sara is leading a Readers' Theatre Club for students entering grades 2-4. Each week participants will play theatre games, tackle different scripts based on well-known children's books, and make crafts to supplement the stories we're telling together. The Club will meet five times over the course of the summer, and each meeting will culminate with a performance for family and friends. While this is a drop-off program, parents/caregivers are asked to return 15 minutes before the end of each class (at 3:45) so they can see the show!
Students must be fluent readers who have completed first grade. Registration is required and will open two weeks before the event.
An interactive world music show with audience participation that is fun for the entire family! Bring the whole family to laugh and learn together as we track down ‘The Legend of Marshmallow Island’.
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.
It's hot outside... so come to the library and cool off by watching a movie in the Keys Room!
Bring a sleeping bag or a pillow and get cozy! Popcorn will be served. 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.
Celebrate Libraries Rock with us during this fun and educational program all about the science of sound!
Music and all sorts of merry sounds engage students in sound experiments and live demonstrations showing the properties and transmission of sound waves. Students listen to sounds made with solid materials—from plastic, to metal, to string. Ordinary objects like handheld horns, metal screws, wooden ratchets and beads transform into a story sound-effect symphony. Electronic devices reveal frequency when a pitch-changing machine alters the students’ voices to gruff monsters or happy chipmunks. (K to 6)
For ages 6-11; registration is required and will open two weeks prior to the event. Sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library.
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 "lap-sit" program for babies, toddlers & preschoolers, with nursery songs and rhymes and age-appropriate story books. No registration required. Note: This program is repeated at 10:45. Choose the time that suits you best!
A "lap-sit" program for babies, toddlers & preschoolers, with nursery songs and rhymes and age-appropriate story books. No registration required. Note: This program is repeated at 10:45. Choose the time that suits you best!
Kids aged 10-13 are invited to join the Children's and Teen Rooms for crafting/making/building fun. Each week we'll be making something different, using such supplies as craft materials, recycled items, hardware and more! Registration is required and will open two weeks prior to each session.
Stop by the Conference Room with your smart phone or tablet for general tech help with Chris! All questions are welcomed from basic setup to using the library apps on your devices. No registration is required.
Thousands of restaurants have come and gone on Cape Cod over the past century. Some, however, made an indelible mark. Bill and Thelma's was hugely popular with students from the 1950s to the 1970s, often packed with locals after sporting events and dances. Starbuck's Restaurant in Hyannis featured the Chief Justice Warren Burger Burger and the Larry Bird Burger on its menu and boasted of the soup du jour, "We don't know what it is, but we have it every day." Opinions differ on how the Reno Diner actually got its name, whether from a broken sign or a local appliance company.
In his book, Historic Restaurants of Cape Cod, Author Christopher Setterlund details the history of the iconic establishments of the Cape, still fresh in the memories of patrons, complete with famous recipes.
Readers' Theatre is a a type of drama performed by "readers" who read from a script and do not have to memorize lines. Performed with minimal costumes, sets and props, readers' theatre can be not only a great introduction to theatre for kids, but it's also a great way to practice one's oral reading skills, build confidence, and have fun with friends at the same time!
This summer, Miss Sara is leading a Readers' Theatre Club for students entering grades 2-4. Each week participants will play theatre games, tackle different scripts based on well-known children's books, and make crafts to supplement the stories we're telling together. The Club will meet five times over the course of the summer, and each meeting will culminate with a performance for family and friends. While this is a drop-off program, parents/caregivers are asked to return 15 minutes before the end of each class (at 3:45) so they can see the show!
Students must be fluent readers who have completed first grade. Registration is required and will open two weeks before the event.
It's time for our youngest library friends to experience a Drive-In Movie! Join us as we build our own cars (using cardboard boxes, art supplies, and recyclable materials), and then sit in them to watch some short children's videos on the big screen!
For ages 0-5 with caregiver. No registration required. If possible, bring your own box to decorate; if you can't, we'll have a few spares on hand. Sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library.
Families are encouraged to sing, move to rhymes, enjoy music and great stories with our new Children’s Librarian, Ms. Jen on Monday mornings. Ages infant- 5yrs. No registration required.
Families are encouraged to sing, move to rhymes, enjoy music and great stories with our new Children’s Librarian, Ms. Jen on Monday mornings. Ages infant- 5yrs. No registration required.
Welcome to the Jumping Fleas Uke Group! Learn how to play the Ukulele, all levels welcome!
We will learn basic chords and rhythms in a fun, beginner's level environment.
* Registration is required. Some Ukulele's will be provided, but please feel free to bring your own
Stop by the Conference Room with your smart phone or tablet for general tech help with Chris! All questions are welcomed from basic setup to using the library apps on your devices. No registration is required.
A program for our littlest library fans. These programs are just for babies from birth to 12 months (with their care-giver, of course, and please - no older siblings). Music, rhythm, and nursery rhymes will be featured.
Pop-Up Art School combines art history and hands-on learning to teach a variety of art techniques to kids. These creative, informative and fun workshops focus on famous artists.
For ages 7-11. Registration is required and will open two weeks prior to the program. Sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library.
Stories for ages 3 and up with a adult caregiver. Miss Sara features one new book and one Kids' Favorite (brought from home) each week. PJ's welcome!
No younger siblings please - no registration necessary.
Tonight there will be a free screening of the film "Paris Can Wait" directed by Eleanor Coppola and starring Diane Lane, Arnaud Viard and Alec Baldwin. Anne is at a crossroads in her life. Long married to a successful, driven, but inattentive movie producer, she unexpectedly finds herself taking a road trip from Cannes to Paris with a business associate of her husband. What should be a seven-hour drive turns into a two-day adventure complete with picturesque sights, fine food and wine, humor, wisdom and romance, reawakening Anne's senses and giving her a new lust for life. This is a great story and it is rated PG for "thematic elements, smoking and some language." The running time is 92 minutes. Come enjoy the cool library during July and check out this program, which is kindly sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library.
A "lap-sit" program for babies, toddlers & preschoolers, with nursery songs and rhymes and age-appropriate story books. No registration required. Note: This program is repeated at 10:45. Choose the time that suits you best!
A "lap-sit" program for babies, toddlers & preschoolers, with nursery songs and rhymes and age-appropriate story books. No registration required. Note: This program is repeated at 10:45. Choose the time that suits you best!
Kids aged 10-13 are invited to join the Children's and Teen Rooms for crafting/making/building fun. Each week we'll be making something different, using such supplies as craft materials, recycled items, hardware and more! Registration is required and will open two weeks prior to each session.
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: 7/12 and 8/16 at Tucker Elementary, and 7/26 and 8/23 at Cunningham Hall. RAIN OR SHINE! For families with their children ages birth to six years old.
Readers' Theatre is a a type of drama performed by "readers" who read from a script and do not have to memorize lines. Performed with minimal costumes, sets and props, readers' theatre can be not only a great introduction to theatre for kids, but it's also a great way to practice one's oral reading skills, build confidence, and have fun with friends at the same time!
This summer, Miss Sara is leading a Readers' Theatre Club for students entering grades 2-4. Each week participants will play theatre games, tackle different scripts based on well-known children's books, and make crafts to supplement the stories we're telling together. The Club will meet five times over the course of the summer, and each meeting will culminate with a performance for family and friends. While this is a drop-off program, parents/caregivers are asked to return 15 minutes before the end of each class (at 3:45) so they can see the show!
Students must be fluent readers who have completed first grade. Registration is required and will open two weeks before the event.
Courageous Conversation towards Racial Justice would like to host the showing of Not Your Negro, followed by a conversation.
Drop by and enjoy 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.
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. *Please type 0 instead of K when registering a K child
Families are encouraged to sing, move to rhymes, enjoy music and great stories with our new Children’s Librarian, Ms. Jen on Monday mornings. Ages infant- 5yrs. No registration required.
Families are encouraged to sing, move to rhymes, enjoy music and great stories with our new Children’s Librarian, Ms. Jen on Monday mornings. Ages infant- 5yrs. No registration required.
Register to make a fun STEM craft on alternating Mondays between July 2- Aug 13th! Materials provided and registration is limited to 20. This program is recommended for ages 3-6.
A program for our littlest library fans. These programs are just for babies from birth to 12 months (with their care-giver, of course, and please - no older siblings). Music, rhythm, and nursery rhymes will be featured.
Enjoy a story and make a tasty treat with Debbie Alsebai of Kidz Cooking. Registration is required and will open two weeks in advance of the program. Sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library.
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 "lap-sit" program for babies, toddlers & preschoolers, with nursery songs and rhymes and age-appropriate story books. No registration required. Note: This program is repeated at 10:45. Choose the time that suits you best!
A "lap-sit" program for babies, toddlers & preschoolers, with nursery songs and rhymes and age-appropriate story books. No registration required. Note: This program is repeated at 10:45. Choose the time that suits you best!
Kids aged 10-13 are invited to join the Children's and Teen Rooms for crafting/making/building fun. Each week we'll be making something different, using such supplies as craft materials, recycled items, hardware and more! Registration is required and will open two weeks prior to each session.
Come find us for storytime at the Milton Farmers' Market!
Ms. Jen and Ms. Elaine, Children’s Librarians at the Milton Public Library will read stories, sing songs, and engage children at four farmers' market sessions this fall. Rain or shine! Parents/caregivers must remain with and look after their child – these are not drop-off events. No registration is required.
Malik the Magic Guy will wow the entire family. Join us for this factastic interactive show featuring: magic, juggling, comedy and audience interaction! No registration.
Families are encouraged to sing, move to rhymes, enjoy music and great stories with our new Children’s Librarian, Ms. Jen on Monday mornings. Ages infant- 5yrs. No registration required.
Families are encouraged to sing, move to rhymes, enjoy music and great stories with our new Children’s Librarian, Ms. Jen on Monday mornings. Ages infant- 5yrs. No registration required.
Welcome to the Jumping Fleas Uke Group! Learn how to play the Ukulele, all levels welcome!
We will learn basic chords and rhythms in a fun, beginner's level environment.
* Registration is required. Some Ukulele's will be provided, but please feel free to bring your own
A program for our littlest library fans. These programs are just for babies from birth to 12 months (with their care-giver, of course, and please - no older siblings). Music, rhythm, and nursery rhymes will be featured.
Leaves students astounded, amazed, and educated! They learn how magicians use our assumptions and perceptions about how the world works to entertain us. Discovering how to make objects disappear and reappear using optical illusions, polymers, mirrors, as well as hidden compartments, sleight-of-hand, and misdirection are part of the learning experience. The art of escape with Houdini’s chains and the power of perception with the crayon mind-reading trick are a few classics. The (K to 6) This workshop has an additional equipment fee.
For ages 6-11; registration is required and will open two weeks prior to the event. Sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library.
Tonight there will be a free screening of the excellent film "Marshall" which is a 2017 American biographical legal drama and stars Chadwick Boseman as Thurgood Marshall, the first African-American Supreme Court Justice. It focuses on one of the first cases of his career called "The State of Connecticut v. Joseph Spell." In this true story, in 1940 Thurgood Marshall is an NAACP lawyer traveling the country defending people of color who are wrongly accused of crimes because of racial prejudice. Upon the return to his New York office, he is sent to Bridgeport, CT to defend Joseph Spell (played by Sterling K. Brown), a chauffeur accused of rape by his white employer, Eleanor Strubing, in a case that has gripped the newspapers. A Jewish insurance lawyer, Sam Friedman (Josh Gad) is assigned by his brother, against his will, to get Marshall admitted to the local bar. At the hearing, the judge agrees to admit Marshall but forbids him to speak during the trial, forcing Friedman to be Spell's lead counsel. This is an entertaining and inspiring biopic of a very human hero. Please join us for this program, which is kindly sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library. The movie is 1 hour, 58 minutes in length and is rated PG-13 for "mature thematic content, sexuality, violence and some strong language."
A "lap-sit" program for babies, toddlers & preschoolers, with nursery songs and rhymes and age-appropriate story books. No registration required. Note: This program is repeated at 10:45. Choose the time that suits you best!
A "lap-sit" program for babies, toddlers & preschoolers, with nursery songs and rhymes and age-appropriate story books. No registration required. Note: This program is repeated at 10:45. Choose the time that suits you best!
Kids aged 10-13 are invited to join the Children's and Teen Rooms for crafting/making/building fun. Each week we'll be making something different, using such supplies as craft materials, recycled items, hardware and more! Registration is required and will open two weeks prior to each session.
"Libraries Rock” is the 2018 summer reading theme developed by the Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP). To fit with this totally awesome music theme, Jungle Jim's new show is titled “80s Rock the Library.” Jungle Jim’s tubular balloon magic show combined with comedy, improv and rad elements from 1980s classics makes this one righteous show you won’t want to miss!
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.
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. *Please type 0 instead of K when registering a K child
Families are encouraged to sing, move to rhymes, enjoy music and great stories with our new Children’s Librarian, Ms. Jen on Monday mornings. Ages infant- 5yrs. No registration required.
Families are encouraged to sing, move to rhymes, enjoy music and great stories with our new Children’s Librarian, Ms. Jen on Monday mornings. Ages infant- 5yrs. No registration required.
Register to make a fun STEM craft on alternating Mondays between July 2- Aug 13th! Materials provided and registration is limited to 20. This program is recommended for ages 3-6.
A program for our littlest library fans. These programs are just for babies from birth to 12 months (with their care-giver, of course, and please - no older siblings). Music, rhythm, and nursery rhymes will be featured.
Stories for ages 3 and up with a adult caregiver. Miss Sara features one new book and one Kids' Favorite (brought from home) each week. PJ's welcome!
No younger siblings please - no registration necessary.
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 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: 7/12 and 8/16 at Tucker Elementary, and 7/26 and 8/23 at Cunningham Hall. RAIN OR SHINE! For families with their children ages birth to six years old.
Come find us for storytime at the Milton Farmers' Market!
Ms. Jen and Ms. Elaine, Children’s Librarians at the Milton Public Library will read stories, sing songs, and engage children at four farmers' market sessions this fall. Rain or shine! Parents/caregivers must remain with and look after their child – these are not drop-off events. No registration is required.
Calling all Summer Readers! It's time to celebrate your summer reading achievements. Please join the Children's Room staff, and the Friends of the Library for games, prizes and ice cream! This event is open only to registered participants in the library's Summer Reading Challenge and their immediate families. No registration required.
Welcome to the Jumping Fleas Uke Group! Learn how to play the Ukulele, all levels welcome!
We will learn basic chords and rhythms in a fun, beginner's level environment.
* Registration is required. Some Ukulele's will be provided, but please feel free to bring your own
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 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: 7/12 and 8/16 at Tucker Elementary, and 7/26 and 8/23 at Cunningham Hall. RAIN OR SHINE! For families with their children ages birth to six years old.
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.
A program for our littlest library fans. These programs are just for babies from birth to 12 months (with their care-giver, of course, and please - no older siblings). Music, rhythm, and nursery rhymes will be featured.
A "lap-sit" program for babies, toddlers & preschoolers, with nursery songs and rhymes and age-appropriate story books. No registration required. Note: This program is repeated at 10:45. Choose the time that suits you best!
A "lap-sit" program for babies, toddlers & preschoolers, with nursery songs and rhymes and age-appropriate story books. No registration required. Note: This program is repeated at 10:45. Choose the time that suits you best!
Come find us for storytime at the Milton Farmers' Market!
Ms. Jen and Ms. Elaine, Children’s Librarians at the Milton Public Library will read stories, sing songs, and engage children at four farmers' market sessions this fall. Rain or shine! Parents/caregivers must remain with and look after their child – these are not drop-off events. No registration is required.
Come find us for storytime at the Milton Farmers' Market!
Ms. Jen and Ms. Elaine, Children’s Librarians at the Milton Public Library will read stories, sing songs, and engage children at four farmers' market sessions this fall. Rain or shine! Parents/caregivers must remain with and look after their child – these are not drop-off events. No registration is required.
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Come find us for storytime at the Milton Farmers' Market!
Ms. Jen and Ms. Elaine, Children’s Librarians at the Milton Public Library will read stories, sing songs, and engage children at four farmers' market sessions this fall. Rain or shine! Parents/caregivers must remain with and look after their child – these are not drop-off events. No registration is required.
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