Events List
The Milton Public Library will host Milton photographer Donna Parker from April 1-30, 2019 in the Wotiz Gallery and her exhibit is called “Coastal New England.” Her display will be mixed, to include landscapes, black and white images, and other creative photos on various subjects. Ms. Parker has displayed previously at the Cumberland, RI public library, at Fuller Village in Milton, has been in juried competitions at MMAS Art Gallery of Massachusetts, and at several other locations. She has also attended numerous workshops and art classes at the Rhode Island School of Design in Providence.
This is what she says about her work: “I have been involved in photography for over 25 years. I enjoy all types of photography and particularly enjoy the beauty of photographing flowers and landscapes. I also enjoy the imagery provided by black and white photography that provides a strong visual impact, simplicity, and elegance. As a health care researcher, photography has provided me with a wonderful opportunity to express my vision of a moment in time, a particular place or object, and people I have met. Textures, patterns and shadows are all used to help me convey the images. I reside in MA and extensively photograph in New England and the East Coast. I particularly enjoy photographing the tranquil and beautiful coast of New England. I am a member of several photography clubs, an associate member of the Arts League of Rhode Island, and have had my images exhibited in a number of art galleries.” Please come and check out this lovely display at the Library coming up.
For more information about this exhibit or to learn more about applying for a gallery display, contact Jean Hlady, Head of Adult Services/Reference at (617) 698-5757, x. 3.
The Friends Book Shop is open today from 10am-noon, Saturdays from 10am-2pm and Tuesdays from 10am-2pm & 6:30pm-8:30pm . Donations of books in good condition will be gladly accepted during Book Shop hours.
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! Please call the Reference Desk @ 617.698.5757 with any questions.
Proudly sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library.
The Friends Book Shop is open Tuesdays from 10am-2pm & from 6:30pm-8:30pm, Fridays from 10am-Noon and Saturdays from 10am-2pm. Donations of books in good condition will be gladly accepted during book shop hours.
Our talented Henna artist is back! Amanda Roberge brings her creative body art to kids and parents! Everybody loves henna!
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 Children’s Librarian, Ms. Jen on Monday mornings. Ages infant- 5yrs. No registration required.
This child/adult class is geared for 6-12 yr olds and one parent. As a pair, you will both practice yoga, incorporate partner yoga, yoga games, and maybe even some flying yoga! I promise adults will get a stretch also! Phew, good thing we end with a mindful relaxation!
Registration is required. *Please register just your child, as we will know it counts as 2 registrants.
Public Meeting: Lincoln Street - Complete Streets Project
New to digital books and audiobooks? Check out this session focused on two of our big platforms: OverDrive and Hoopla! This workshop will be focused on the basics of setting up your accounts along with some tips and tricks on getting the most out of these services. Make sure to bring your library card!
Space is limited and laptops will be provided. Registration is required at miltonlibrary.org and will begin on April 8, 2019.
The Friends Book Shop is open Tuesdays from 10am-2pm & from 6:30pm-8:30pm, Fridays from 10am-Noon and Saturdays from 10am-2pm. Donations of books in good condition will be gladly accepted during book shop hours.
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.
Come join us for Tuesday Night Mah-jongg!
All are welcome: experienced players & beginners! Drop-In.
* Note: we meet in the Children's Room, but this is a program for adults.
The Friends Book Shop is open Tuesdays from 10am-2pm & from 6:30pm-8:30pm, Fridays from 10-Noon and Saturdays from 10am-2pm. Donations of books in good condition will be gladly accepted during book shop hours.
Milton Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition's Meeting: Caring and Consequences: Town Leaders Explain Their Efforts to Reduce Substance Abuse It has been 2 years since our community assessment found that the percentage of high school students who reported ever drinking and the percentage of high school students who reported drinking in the previous 30 days were both higher than the rates found in the Metrowest area, the state, and in the country as a whole. Excessive drinking was also found among the adult and senior populations in Milton. Other findings included: high rates of marijuana use among youth, high rates of cocaine use among male youth, high rates of depression among female youth, high rates of perscription drug and opiates among adults, lack of emotional support within the senior population, and evidence of mental health emergencies across our population.
So what has been done since these results were published? We will have panelists from the Milton Public School, Milton Police Department, BID-Milton Hospital, Milton's Youth Task Force, as well as Milton's Health Department discuss the following:
- What existing or new policies, procedures, programs or curricula does your institution or organization utilize as a response to the findings of high rates of substance use in Milton?
- What challenges do you face in this space?
- What opportunities are you thinking about moving forward?
We will have time for questions and answers from the community.
meeting
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!
book club meeting
Courageous Conversations Towards Racial Justice presents Byron Rushing who will speak about commemorating the movement and the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 51 years after his assassination.
Former state legislator Byron Rushing represented the Ninth Suffolk district in the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 1983 to 2019. He represented the South End neighborhood of Boston.
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
Coping & Connections:
A Monthly Grief Support Group
This monthly bereavement support group is free and open to anyone in the community who has experienced the loss of a spouse, parent, partner or close friend. The group will be facilitated by a Seasons Hospice Licensed Social Worker and will offer a safe and confidential place to connect with others and process the grief eperience. It will also provide education and coping strategies to help participants navigate life after loss. For more information or to register, contact Ann-Marie Thompson, Bereavement Specialist at 866-670-9449 or anthompson@seasons.org.
Join us for Teen CookBook Club! This club is being run by TAB Secretary, Sadie, with assistance from Friends Secretary, Connie Spiros. The selection is Barefoot Contessa: How Easy is That? by Ina Garten. You can stop by and look at the cookbook in the Teen Room between the hours of 2:30-5:30 from Monday-Friday. You must make a dish in order to participate. No two people are allowed to make the same dish, so please relay your selection to Magda, in person, at the Teen Room between 2:30-5:30pm on Monday-Friday or send an email to miteen@ocln.org by 5pm on Tuesday, April 23, 2019. This program is limited to 15 participants, with at least 5 required to run it. This program is for students in grades 7-12. Thanks!
Free educational workshop 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.
Sustainable Milton board and interested members will gather to plan events for the next 2 month including "Bikes, Barrels and Bags" on May 4 at Cunningham Park and the second Green Homes Conversation at the Library on June 5.
The Friends Book Shop is open today from 10am-noon, Saturdays from 10am-2pm and Tuesdays from 10am-2pm & 6:30pm-8:30pm . Donations of books in good condition will be gladly accepted during Book Shop hours.
Drop by and enjoy puzzles, games and activities in the Story Hour room. The room will be open for two hours in the morning for you to enjoy with your little ones (ages 0-5). In partnership with the Milton Early Childhood Alliance.
The Friends Book Shop is open Tuesdays from 10am-2pm & from 6:30pm-8:30pm, Fridays from 10am-Noon and Saturdays from 10am-2pm. Donations of books in good condition will be gladly accepted during book shop hours.
The Reading Dogs are back! Kids currently in grades K-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. (Use a zero to indicate kindergarten, NOT a K!)
There will be a one-hour concert today with the very talented classical group called "Trio Spirito." The trio is directed by Milton Public Schools violin teacher Loren Pearson. This event is part of the Massachusetts annual festival called “ArtWeek” which which is presented by Highland Street Foundation and produced by the Boch Center. It is being held all across the state between April 26 and May 5, 2019. It has become a yearly award-winning festival featuring hundreds of unique and creative experiences that are hands-on, interactive or offer behind-the-scenes access to artists or the creative process. Loren Pearson will be discussing her work with the audience at the end of the concert and she will talk about the creative process. "Trio Spirito" includes violinist/violist Loren Pearson, cellist Pamela Ambrose and concert pianist and harpist Mary Jane Rupert. Pearson has performed chamber, symphonic and operatic music with orchestras all over Europe, and with the Boston Opera, Worcester Symphony, Masterworks Chorale, and much more. She also teaches at the New School of Music. Ambrose attended NE Conservatory, has performed with the U. of MA/Boston Orchestra and has toured in Europe and Russia, as well as having made many local chamber music appearances. Rupert has performed worldwide from Carnegie Hall to Beijing and has performed with many U.S. orchestras. She is on the faculty of Tufts University, Wellesley College, Boston College, M.I.T. and the New School of Music. Please come and embrace this lovely group and their amazing repertoire! This is a performance by some excellent musicians, not to be missed.
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 Children’s Librarian, Ms. Jen on Monday mornings. Ages infant- 5yrs. No registration required.
MAPHN nursing quarterly meeting
THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED. IF YOU CAN NO LONGER ATTEND THIS PROGRAM AND YOU HAVE ALREADY REGISTERED, PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL THE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT TO CANCEL.
Learn about nature, make a clay sculpture, and have fun at the library! In our second program, participants will observe many different types of real bird’s nests from out nest collection. This will allow them to feel and learn about the natural materials that birds use to make nests. After listening to a story about a mother robin caring for her nest and observing the real nests, each child-caregiver pair will then make their own nest out of natural material. The nest will be self-contained in a paper bowl. Once the nest is made, each child will use air dried clay to sculpt several eggs and one parent bird to place in their nest. Each group will get to keep their nest and once the clay dries, they will be able to paint the eggs and birds.
This nature and art program is brought you by the Mass Audubon's Museum of American Bird Art and is funded by the Milton Cultural Council.
This is an invitational educational seminar that will seek to provide information on the benefits of estate planning including strategies to avoid probate, reduce taxes, and reduce the costs and expenses of estate administration.
The Friends Book Shop is open Tuesdays from 10am-2pm & from 6:30pm-8:30pm, Fridays from 10am-Noon and Saturdays from 10am-2pm. Donations of books in good condition will be gladly accepted during book shop hours.
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.
It's Open Mic Time! Sign up with Magda in the Teen Space! Come perform or cheer on your friends! All teen programs are for students in grades 6-12. See you there!
Come join us for Tuesday Night Mah-jongg!
All are welcome: experienced players & beginners! Drop-In.
* Note: we meet in the Children's Room, but this is a program for adults.
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.
The Friends Book Shop is open Tuesdays from 10am-2pm & from 6:30pm-8:30pm, Fridays from 10-Noon and Saturdays from 10am-2pm. Donations of books in good condition will be gladly accepted during book shop hours.
Monthly Meeting of Milton Republican Town Committee
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.
Talented Milton artist Thato Mwosa will be displaying her work this month in the Wotiz Gallery. Ms. Mwosa is a multifaceted artist who is the owner of Tuli Art, a business that specializes in ballerina illustrations. When she started decorating her daughter Tuli's room, Thato wanted a ballerina-themed decor. After finding that black/brown ballerina art was scarce, Thato decided to make illustrations inspired by her daughter. The result is a truly remarkable array of ballerinas in different poses wearing bold and vibrant costumes. These ballerina silhouettes represent girls of any color. This is what she says about her work: "I believe in personalizing the ballerina illustrations as much as I can. My customers give me the name of their daughters/granddaughters/nieces, etc...and their favorite colors. After that the magic happens. Sometimes I even add a little bedazzling on the illustrations!" she says. So far Thato has illustrations of over 50 ballerinas including ones named in homor of Misty Copeland, Ingrid Silva and Michaela DePrince. Ballerinas are not the only illustrations that Thato enjoys. She also created the Afrik Art series, which features women wearing bold and vibrant Afro centric fabric. And her animal series is specifically created for kids or nursery room decor. The illustrations are often in bold, constrasting colors, which create a compelling palette. Thato has now introduced new products including tote bags, ballerina t-shirts and postcards to her Tuli Art line as well.
This artist is also an award-winning filmmaker and a TV/Film Instructor in Boston. She is currently working on her MFA in Stage and Screen Writing at Lesley University. She is a wife and a mother of three precious kids: two boys and one girl. To reach Thato, you may Email her at tuliartshop@gmail.com or go to her website which is: www.tuliart.com.
There will be a closing reception in the gallery on Thursday, May 30th, from 6-8 PM. Please stop by on May 30th, meet the artist, and view her lovely work.
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.
Monthly Girl Scout Meeting
Library Director Will Adamczyk will hold his "Local History Book Group" this evening. The book to be read in advance is The Gardner Heist: The True Story of the World's Largest Unsolved Art Theft (c2008) by Ulrich Boser. On March 18, 1990, two men dressed as policemen broke into Boston's Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum and walked out with a dozen masterpieces worth $500 million. To date, not one painting has been recovered. Before he died, Harold Smith, one of the world's greatest art detectives, believed he was close to cracking the case. After Smith's family gave journalist Ulrich Boser access to his research, Boser explored Smith's unfinished leads. You can find a copy of the title on the first floor of the Library at the Borrower Services Desk reserve shelf - just stop by and ask to check out a copy. This is a fascinating story and we encourage you to join Will for a fun discussion of it. This program is kindly sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library and is free and open to the public.
Come join us for Whist nights at the Milton Library on the 1st & 3rd Thursdays of the month!
All are welcome: experienced players & beginners. Drop-In.
* Note: we meet in the Children's Room, but this is an event for adults.
Monthly public meeting.
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! Please call the Reference Desk @ 617.698.5757 with any questions.
Proudly sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library.
The Friends Book Shop is open today from 10am-noon, Saturdays from 10am-2pm and Tuesdays from 10am-2pm & 6:30pm-8:30pm . Donations of books in good condition will be gladly accepted during Book Shop hours.
Family storytime incorporating stories, finger puppets, and songs for preschool children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. No registration required.
The Friends Book Shop is open Tuesdays from 10am-2pm & from 6:30pm-8:30pm, Fridays from 10am-Noon and Saturdays from 10am-2pm. Donations of books in good condition will be gladly accepted during book shop hours.
Join the Milton Public Library, the Friends of the Library, and Brookwood Farm for a pizza-rific time!
Come hear pizza stories, eat a little pizza, and plant a pizza ingredient to take home.
For ages 4-10. Registration is required and will open two weeks in advance of the program. Offered in partnership with the Friends of the Milton Public Library and Brookwood Farm.
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 Children’s Librarian, Ms. Jen on Monday mornings. Ages infant- 5yrs. No registration required.
Monthly committee meeting for Boy Scout Troop 5 Milton
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 Friends Book Shop is open Tuesdays from 10am-2pm & from 6:30pm-8:30pm, Fridays from 10am-Noon and Saturdays from 10am-2pm. Donations of books in good condition will be gladly accepted during book shop hours.
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.
Come join us for Tuesday Night Mah-jongg!
All are welcome: experienced players & beginners! Drop-In.
* Note: we meet in the Children's Room, but this is a program for adults.
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.
The Friends Book Shop is open Tuesdays from 10am-2pm & from 6:30pm-8:30pm, Fridays from 10-Noon and Saturdays from 10am-2pm. Donations of books in good condition will be gladly accepted during book shop hours.
Author Alison O'Leary will give a presentation tonight about the true story of men and women pitted against the sea during Word War II. Her new book, co-authored by Michael Tougias, is called So Close to Home and this talk will present the story with dramatic images in a multimedia event for all ages. A book signing will follow. On May 19, 1942, a U-boat in the Gulf of Mexico stalked its prey fifty miles from new Orleans. Captained by 29-year-old Erich Wurdemann, the submarine set its sights on the freighter Heredia with 62 souls on board., Most were merchant seamen, but there were also a handful of civilians, including the children, eight-year-old Sonny and eleven-year-old Lucille. Fast asleep in their berths, the Downs family had no idea that two torpedoes were heading their way. Quoting from Commander Wurdemann's War Diary, the story adds balance and perspective to war narratives by chronicling the daring mimssion of the U-boat and its commaner's decision-making in the Gulf of Mexico. Author Alison O'Leary is a journalist and former Boston Globe correspondent and magazine editor. Other books she has co-written wtih NY Times best selling author Michael Tougias (The Finest Hours) include Inns & Adventures: A History and Explorer's Guide to New Hampshire, Vermont and the Berkshires and the Appalachian Mountain Club's latest Best Day Hikes Near Boston. This program Is free and open to the public and is kindly sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library Please join us this evening for a fascinating program!
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!
Come share your writing with others here at the library, no matter how accomplished you may be! Stop by and spend some time with experienced writing instructor Betty Siegel. Ms. Siegel has taught in the College of Liberal Arts and Science at Quincy College in the areas of ESL, Oral Communication, Vocabulary, College Study Skills, Reading, Basic Composition, Critical Thinking, and more. She is also a professional tutor, and a writer with stories published in Camper's Monthly, Downeast, and Yankee. She brings her critical eye combined with a warm sense of humor to this workshop to help writers of all ages and skill levels improve their work. Some topics covered each session may include a review of the writing process and content; short written exercises to practice the various types of creative writing; an introduction to the use of "hooks;" and ways to organize what you write. Work on your own stories and get great feedback and inspiration in this ongoing program.. No sign up is required - just drop in. This program is free and open to the public, and is sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library.
CDM Monthly Planning meeting
The Friends Book Shop is open today from 10am-noon, Saturdays from 10am-2pm and Tuesdays from 10am-2pm & 6:30pm-8:30pm . Donations of books in good condition will be gladly accepted during Book Shop hours.
Drop by and enjoy puzzles, games and activities in the Story Hour room. The room will be open for two hours in the morning for you to enjoy with your little ones (ages 0-5). In partnership with the Milton Early Childhood Alliance.
The Friends Book Shop is open Tuesdays from 10am-2pm & from 6:30pm-8:30pm, Fridays from 10am-Noon and Saturdays from 10am-2pm. Donations of books in good condition will be gladly accepted during book shop hours.
Monthly meeting of the Board of Managers of the Massachusetts Society of the Sons of tehAmerican Revolution
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 Children’s Librarian, Ms. Jen on Monday mornings. Ages infant- 5yrs. No registration required.
New to computers and want to brush up on your skills? Sign up for a Computer Test Drive!
In this workshop designed for people who don’t work with computers very often, we’ll go over some of the basics with Windows-based PCs, try out some mouse exercises and explore how to get into the Milton Public Library resources.
This class is limited to 9 patrons and laptops will be provided. Registration is required and begins on April 29, 2019.
monthly board 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.
The Friends Book Shop is open Tuesdays from 10am-2pm & from 6:30pm-8:30pm, Fridays from 10am-Noon and Saturdays from 10am-2pm. Donations of books in good condition will be gladly accepted during book shop hours.
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 some trivia and treats! Bring your smartphones (if you have them), or tag along with a friend! All teen programs are for students in grades 6-12. See you there!
Come join us for Tuesday Night Mah-jongg!
All are welcome: experienced players & beginners! Drop-In.
* Note: we meet in the Children's Room, but this is a program for adults.
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.
The Friends Book Shop is open Tuesdays from 10am-2pm & from 6:30pm-8:30pm, Fridays from 10-Noon and Saturdays from 10am-2pm. Donations of books in good condition will be gladly accepted during book shop hours.
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!
meeting
Join author Jeff Romano for a presentation showcasing day hiking opportunities throughout New England. Jeff will discuss the region's best hiking destinations, share advice, provide insights, and answer questions on how and where to plan your next hiking adventure! The event will also include information on New England wildflowers, birds, and other wildlife.
The speaker is a lifelong New England resident who has been hiking for more than four decades. He is the author of three hiking guidebooks: Day Hiking New England (c2015), 100 Classic Hikes New England (c2010), and Best Loop Hikes: New Hampshire's White Mountains to the Main Coast (c2006). Published by Mountaineers Books, these publications will be available for sale after the presentation. Jeff has also published numerous outdoor articles for The Boston Globe. When not hiking, Jeff directs public policy activities for Maine Coast Heritage Trust, a land trust that conservces and stewards Maine's coastal lands and islands. He lives in Hallowell, Maine with his wife, son and daughter. Please join us for a very fun and educational program.
This program is kindly sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library and will be hosted by Librarian Chris Callaghan..
Come join us for Whist nights at the Milton Library on the 1st & 3rd Thursdays of the month!
All are welcome: experienced players & beginners. Drop-In.
* Note: we meet in the Children's Room, but this is an event for adults.
Public Records Request Presentation
Friends of the Milton Library monthly meeting
Learn about nature, make a clay sculpture, and have fun at the library! Each child will learn about the exciting ways in which monarch butterflies migrate thousands of miles each year. The program will begin with a story about butterflies and their migration habits and will feature a digital microscope where the children will get to examine butterflies up close. Each child will then create their own butterfly using air-dry clay.
This nature and art program is brought you by the Mass Audubon's Museum of American Bird Art and is funded by the Milton Cultural Council.
The Friends Book Shop is open today from 10am-noon, Saturdays from 10am-2pm and Tuesdays from 10am-2pm & 6:30pm-8:30pm . Donations of books in good condition will be gladly accepted during Book Shop hours.
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.
For children ages 2.5-6 and their playful grown ups. Story Play is an hour full of books, songs, and play with the mission of renewing practices of deep play and connection between children and their caregivers. Registration is required and limited.
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! Please call the Reference Desk @ 617.698.5757 with any questions.
Please note that this drop-in session is the last one for the season, as the program will continue in Fall 2019. Watch our website and Facebook page for more information regarding the first date in September.
Proudly sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library.
The Friends Book Shop is open Tuesdays from 10am-2pm & from 6:30pm-8:30pm, Fridays from 10am-Noon and Saturdays from 10am-2pm. Donations of books in good condition will be gladly accepted during book shop hours.
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 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, May 20 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 May is Bring It! by Ali Rosen.
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, May 6. Once you register you will receive more details about the club. Bon Appetit!
Monthly Meeting of Milton Republican Town Committee
The Friends Book Shop is open Tuesdays from 10am-2pm & from 6:30pm-8:30pm, Fridays from 10am-Noon and Saturdays from 10am-2pm. Donations of books in good condition will be gladly accepted during book shop hours.
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.
Come join us for Tuesday Night Mah-jongg!
All are welcome: experienced players & beginners! Drop-In.
* Note: we meet in the Children's Room, but this is a program for adults.
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.
The Friends Book Shop is open Tuesdays from 10am-2pm & from 6:30pm-8:30pm, Fridays from 10-Noon and Saturdays from 10am-2pm. Donations of books in good condition will be gladly accepted during book shop hours.
Tonight there will be a free screening of a completely all-consuming movie called "Adrift" ( 2018) which stars Shailene Woodley and Sam Claflin. It is based on the inspiring true story of two free spirits whose chance encounter leads them first to love, and then to the adventure of a lifetime. As the two sailors set out on a journey across the ocean, Tami Oldham and Richard Sharp couldn't anticipate they would be sailing directly into one of the most catastrophic hurricanes in recorded history. In the aftermath of the storm, Tami awakens to find Richard badly injured and their boat in ruins. With no hope for rescue, Tami must find the strength and determination to save herself and the only man she has ever loved. "Adrift" is the unforgettable story about the resilience of the human spirit and the transcendent power of love. This is "A white-knuckle survival tale!" according to Entertainment Weekly. Please join us for a riveting story! The film's length is one hour and 40 minutes, and it is rated PG-13 for "injury images, peril, language, brief drug use, partial nudity, and thematic elements." Therefore it is not appropriate for young children. This program is kindly sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library and is free and open to the public.
Join the SPUB Club! Our Super Popular, Unbelievable Book Club is a read-aloud book club for kids in grades 3-6. Miss Sara will read a few chapters of a book each week; your job is to listen, while engaging in hands-on activities like Lego building, play-dough sculpting, Rubik's cubes, and more. No registration is required.
A "lap-sit" program for babies, toddlers & preschoolers, with nursery songs and rhymes and age-appropriate story books. No registration required. Note: This program is repeated at 10:45. Choose the time that suits you best!
A "lap-sit" program for babies, toddlers & preschoolers, with nursery songs and rhymes and age-appropriate story books. No registration required. Note: This program is repeated at 10:45. Choose the time that suits you best!
Hey teens! Join us in the Keys Room for video games! Bring your game face! All teen programs are for students in grades 6-12.
Welcome to the Jumping Fleas Uke Group! Learn how to play the Ukulele, all levels welcome!
We will learn basic chords and rhythms in a fun, beginner's level environment.
* Registration is required. Some Ukulele's will be provided, but please feel free to bring your own
Come share your writing with others here at the library, no matter how accomplished you may be! Stop by and spend some time with experienced writing instructor Betty Siegel. Ms. Siegel has taught in the College of Liberal Arts and Science at Quincy College in the areas of ESL, Oral Communication, Vocabulary, College Study Skills, Reading, Basic Composition, Critical Thinking, and more. She is also a professional tutor, and a writer with stories published in Camper's Monthly, Downeast, and Yankee. She brings her critical eye combined with a warm sense of humor to this workshop to help writers of all ages and skill levels improve their work. Some topics covered each session may include a review of the writing process and content; short written exercises to practice the various types of creative writing; an introduction to the use of "hooks;" and ways to organize what you write. Work on your own stories and get great feedback and inspiration in this ongoing program.. No sign up is required - just drop in. This program is free and open to the public, and is sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library.
Coping & Connections:
A Monthly Grief Support Group
This monthly bereavement support group is free and open to anyone in the community who has experienced the loss of a spouse, parent, partner or close friend. The group will be facilitated by a Seasons Hospice Licensed Social Worker and will offer a safe and confidential place to connect with others and process the grief eperience. It will also provide education and coping strategies to help participants navigate life after loss. For more information or to register, contact Ann-Marie Thompson, Bereavement Specialist at 866-670-9449 or anthompson@seasons.org.
The Friends Book Shop is open today from 10am-noon, Saturdays from 10am-2pm and Tuesdays from 10am-2pm & 6:30pm-8:30pm . Donations of books in good condition will be gladly accepted during Book Shop hours.
Drop by and enjoy puzzles, games and activities in the Story Hour room. The room will be open for two hours in the morning for you to enjoy with your little ones (ages 0-5). In partnership with the Milton Early Childhood Alliance.
The Friends Book Shop is open Tuesdays from 10am-2pm & from 6:30pm-8:30pm, Fridays from 10am-Noon and Saturdays from 10am-2pm. Donations of books in good condition will be gladly accepted during book shop hours.
The Reading Dogs are back! Kids currently in grades K-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.
The Friends Book Shop is open Tuesdays from 10am-2pm & from 6:30pm-8:30pm, Fridays from 10am-Noon and Saturdays from 10am-2pm. Donations of books in good condition will be gladly accepted during book shop hours.
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.
Come join us for Tuesday Night Mah-jongg!
All are welcome: experienced players & beginners! Drop-In.
* Note: we meet in the Children's Room, but this is a program for adults.
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.
The Friends Book Shop is open Tuesdays from 10am-2pm & from 6:30pm-8:30pm, Fridays from 10-Noon and Saturdays from 10am-2pm. Donations of books in good condition will be gladly accepted during book shop hours.
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!
Stop by the Conference Room with your smart phone or tablet for general tech help with Chris! All questions are welcomed from basic setup to using the library apps on your devices. No registration is required.
This evening there will be a presentation by Milton author Cully Lundgren about the book he wrote called Mom, There's A Scorpion in my Pants (c2018). Taking risks can be really scary. Yet risk-taking can also result in rich, transformative experiences and memories that last a lifetime. In 2016, Cully and Miriam Lundgren and their two sons, Harlan and Olle, picked up from their comfortable life in Massachusetts and landed in a small village in rural Nicaragua. They didn't speak Spanish or know any of their neighbors, and were not accustomed to going without water or electricity for long stretches of time. Over the course of almost the next year, they learned - usually the hard way - how to do laundry by hand, to co-exist with spiders, wild dogs, and scorpions, to ride out earthquakes and floods with a smile, and to communicate (sometimes unintelligibly) in another language. They also learned the benefits that a slower pace of life and unhooking from technology can bring. Most importantly, during a time of great polarization of people due to ideological and political differences in the US, they came to experience a deeper meaing of community, one in which their neighbors became their family, and the people they met on the bus, their friends. They learned how good they really have it living in the United States, and that they possess the resources and responsibility to help others by giving back, sacrificng some of their comforts along the way. Join the Lundgrens in their year-long quest to understand themselves and others in a new, deeper way. And if you're game after finishing this book, consider a risk you can take, knowing that it could lead you into unexpected, unforgettable directions.
Cully Lundgren never fancied himself as an author prior to writing this book. He had committed to penning updates about his family's expeiences in Nicaragua, but figured that would be the end of it. Yet as he wrote, he felt the updates turning into stories with deep meaning, revealing not only the adventures they experienced but the lives of the people around them. Since September of 2017, he has been working with Oxfam America, raising funds fto fight poverty and inequality, adressing many of the challenges that the Lundgren family witnessed in El Tololar. Please join us for this inspiring talk!
This program is kindly sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library and your host will be staff member Sally Lawler.
~~It’s Bird! It’s a Plane! It’s . . . Graphic Novels for kids! Our newest book club offering takes place monthly on Friday afternoons @4:00-5:00 PM during the school year.
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. Join Sebastien, our teen volunteer and resident artist, and learn how to bring your own characters to the page! Each meeting includes free time for the kids to draw.
* Please bring a copy of your current favorite graphic novel to share.
Our May artist, the talented Thato Mwosa, will hold a free and open reception this evening where you can meet her and view her lovely work. For more details about the exhibit, go to May lst here at this events list.
Meeting on Social Security.
The Friends Book Shop is open today from 10am-noon, Saturdays from 10am-2pm and Tuesdays from 10am-2pm & 6:30pm-8:30pm . Donations of books in good condition will be gladly accepted during Book Shop hours.
Teens in the library after hours???!!! 
Let the mayhem begin! 
Join us for food, games, fun, and make some new friends! 
Please see Magda, in the Teen Space, for a permission slip. Permission slips must be turned in by 5pm on Tuesday, May 28 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.
Family storytime incorporating stories, finger puppets, and songs for preschool children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. No registration required.
The Friends Book Shop is open Tuesdays from 10am-2pm & from 6:30pm-8:30pm, Fridays from 10am-Noon and Saturdays from 10am-2pm. Donations of books in good condition will be gladly accepted during book shop hours.
CFA proctor training
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.
Learn how to create gardens in small spaces!
More information here soon.
Monthly Committee meeting for Troop 5, Milton
The Friends Book Shop is open Tuesdays from 10am-2pm & from 6:30pm-8:30pm, Fridays from 10am-Noon and Saturdays from 10am-2pm. Donations of books in good condition will be gladly accepted during book shop hours.
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.
Come join us for Tuesday Night Mah-jongg!
All are welcome: experienced players & beginners! Drop-In.
* Note: we meet in the Children's Room, but this is a program for adults.
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.
CFA training
The Friends Book Shop is open Tuesdays from 10am-2pm & from 6:30pm-8:30pm, Fridays from 10-Noon and Saturdays from 10am-2pm. Donations of books in good condition will be gladly accepted during book shop hours.
Join us for our annual Teddy Bear Picnic. Bring your teddy (of any species!) and a bag lunch. Families can enjoy a unique interactive music experience with Marcos Valees. 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.
Come share your writing with others here at the library, no matter how accomplished you may be! Stop by and spend some time with experienced writing instructor Betty Siegel. Ms. Siegel has taught in the College of Liberal Arts and Science at Quincy College in the areas of ESL, Oral Communication, Vocabulary, College Study Skills, Reading, Basic Composition, Critical Thinking, and more. She is also a professional tutor, and a writer with stories published in Camper's Monthly, Downeast, and Yankee. She brings her critical eye combined with a warm sense of humor to this workshop to help writers of all ages and skill levels improve their work. Some topics covered each session may include a review of the writing process and content; short written exercises to practice the various types of creative writing; an introduction to the use of "hooks;" and ways to organize what you write. Work on your own stories and get great feedback and inspiration in this ongoing program.. No sign up is required - just drop in. This program is free and open to the public, and is sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library.
Come join us for Whist nights at the Milton Library on the 1st & 3rd Thursdays of the month!
All are welcome: experienced players & beginners. Drop-In.
* Note: we meet in the Children's Room, but this is an event for adults.
Join us for Teen CookBook Club! This club is being run by TAB Secretary, Sadie, with assistance from Friends Secretary, Connie Spiros. There is no selection for this meeting. We're making a cookbook! You must make a dish in order to participate. No two people are allowed to make the same dish, so please relay your selection to Magda, in person, at the Teen Room between 2:30-5:30pm on Monday-Friday or send an email to miteen@ocln.org by 5pm on Tuesday, June 4, 2019. This program is limited to 15 participants, with at least 5 required to run it. This program is for students in grades 7-12. Thanks!
Read what the celebrities are reading! Join our newest book club! Library staff members Sara Truog and Sally Lawler will lead you in a fun, relaxed discussion of books recommended by popular celebrities (note: sadly they are unlikely to attend our meetings).
Next book: The Dreamers by Karen Thompson Walker
Recommended by: Emma Roberts
To place a hold on a copy, click here: https://catalog.ocln.org/client/en_US/milton/search/detailnonmodal/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:4066775/ada?qu=the+dreamers&qf=LIBRARY%09Library%091%3AMILTON%09Milton+Public+Library
The Friends Book Shop is open today from 10am-noon, Saturdays from 10am-2pm and Tuesdays from 10am-2pm & 6:30pm-8:30pm . Donations of books in good condition will be gladly accepted during Book Shop hours.
Drop by and enjoy puzzles, games and activities in the Story Hour room. The room will be open for two hours in the morning for you to enjoy with your little ones (ages 0-5). In partnership with the Milton Early Childhood Alliance.
The Friends Book Shop is open Tuesdays from 10am-2pm & from 6:30pm-8:30pm, Fridays from 10am-Noon and Saturdays from 10am-2pm. Donations of books in good condition will be gladly accepted during book shop hours.
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 Children’s Librarian, Ms. Jen on Monday mornings. Ages infant- 5yrs. No registration required.
The Friends Book Shop is open Tuesdays from 10am-2pm & from 6:30pm-8:30pm, Fridays from 10am-Noon and Saturdays from 10am-2pm. Donations of books in good condition will be gladly accepted during book shop hours.
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.
Come join us for Tuesday Night Mah-jongg!
All are welcome: experienced players & beginners! Drop-In.
* Note: we meet in the Children's Room, but this is a program for adults.
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.
The Friends Book Shop is open Tuesdays from 10am-2pm & from 6:30pm-8:30pm, Fridays from 10-Noon and Saturdays from 10am-2pm. Donations of books in good condition will be gladly accepted during book shop hours.
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!
CDM Monthly Planning Meeting
The Friends Book Shop is open today from 10am-noon, Saturdays from 10am-2pm and Tuesdays from 10am-2pm & 6:30pm-8:30pm . Donations of books in good condition will be gladly accepted during Book Shop hours.
It's an Early Release Day for the Milton Public Schools... so please come for a special showing A Dog's Way Home, 1 hr 37 minutes. Rated PG. Bring a sleeping bag or a pillow and get cozy! Popcorn will be served. No registration required. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library.
meeting
The Friends Book Shop is open Tuesdays from 10am-2pm & from 6:30pm-8:30pm, Fridays from 10am-Noon and Saturdays from 10am-2pm. Donations of books in good condition will be gladly accepted during book shop hours.
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 Children’s Librarian, Ms. Jen on Monday mornings. Ages infant- 5yrs. No registration required.
The Friends Book Shop is open Tuesdays from 10am-2pm & from 6:30pm-8:30pm, Fridays from 10am-Noon and Saturdays from 10am-2pm. Donations of books in good condition will be gladly accepted during book shop hours.
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.
Come join us for Tuesday Night Mah-jongg!
All are welcome: experienced players & beginners! Drop-In.
* Note: we meet in the Children's Room, but this is a program for adults.
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.
The Friends Book Shop is open Tuesdays from 10am-2pm & from 6:30pm-8:30pm, Fridays from 10-Noon and Saturdays from 10am-2pm. Donations of books in good condition will be gladly accepted during book shop hours.
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 share your writing with others here at the library, no matter how accomplished you may be! Stop by and spend some time with experienced writing instructor Betty Siegel. Ms. Siegel has taught in the College of Liberal Arts and Science at Quincy College in the areas of ESL, Oral Communication, Vocabulary, College Study Skills, Reading, Basic Composition, Critical Thinking, and more. She is also a professional tutor, and a writer with stories published in Camper's Monthly, Downeast, and Yankee. She brings her critical eye combined with a warm sense of humor to this workshop to help writers of all ages and skill levels improve their work. Some topics covered each session may include a review of the writing process and content; short written exercises to practice the various types of creative writing; an introduction to the use of "hooks;" and ways to organize what you write. Work on your own stories and get great feedback and inspiration in this ongoing program.. No sign up is required - just drop in. This program is free and open to the public, and is sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library.
Mike the Bubble Man brings science and magic to kick off this year's Summer Reading Challenge at the library!
There will be music, comedy, and, of course--tons of bubbles! All ages welcome; no registration required. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library.
Come join us for Whist nights at the Milton Library on the 1st & 3rd Thursdays of the month!
All are welcome: experienced players & beginners. Drop-In.
* Note: we meet in the Children's Room, but this is an event for adults.
The Friends Book Shop is open today from 10am-noon, Saturdays from 10am-2pm and Tuesdays from 10am-2pm & 6:30pm-8:30pm . Donations of books in good condition will be gladly accepted during Book Shop hours.
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 Bird! It’s a Plane! It’s . . . Graphic Novels for kids! Our newest book club offering takes place monthly on Friday afternoons @4:00-5:00 PM during the school year.
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. Join Sebastien, our teen volunteer and resident artist, and learn how to bring your own characters to the page! Each meeting includes free time for the kids to draw.
* Please bring a copy of your current favorite graphic novel to share.
The Friends Book Shop is open Tuesdays from 10am-2pm & from 6:30pm-8:30pm, Fridays from 10am-Noon and Saturdays from 10am-2pm. Donations of books in good condition will be gladly accepted during book shop hours.
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 Children’s Librarian, Ms. Jen on Monday mornings. Ages infant- 5yrs. No registration 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.
The Friends Book Shop is open Tuesdays from 10am-2pm & from 6:30pm-8:30pm, Fridays from 10am-Noon and Saturdays from 10am-2pm. Donations of books in good condition will be gladly accepted during book shop hours.
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.
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.
Come join us for Tuesday Night Mah-jongg!
All are welcome: experienced players & beginners! Drop-In.
* Note: we meet in the Children's Room, but this is a program for adults.
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.
The Friends Book Shop is open Tuesdays from 10am-2pm & from 6:30pm-8:30pm, Fridays from 10-Noon and Saturdays from 10am-2pm. Donations of books in good condition will be gladly accepted during book shop hours.
meeting
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!
meeting
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 hold his "Eclectic Book Group" this evening. The book to be read in advance is Marauders by Tom Cooper (c2015). This work of fiction is set in a small bayou town devastated by the BP oil spill, and it is a darkly hilarious debut novel from the author. When the BP oil spill devastates the Gulf coast, those who made a living by shrimping find themselves in dire straits. For the oddballs and lowlifes who inhabit the sleepy, working-class bayou town of Jeanette, these desperate circumstances serve as the catalyst that pushes them to enact whatever risky schemes they can dream up to reverse their fortunes. At the center of it all is Gus Lindquist, a pill-addicted, one-armed treasure hunter obsessed with finding the lost treasure of pirate Jean Lafitte. His quest brings him into contact with a wide array of memorable charavters, ranging from a couple of small-time crinimal potheads prone to hysterical banter, to the smooth-talking oil company middleman cut to bamboozle his own mother, to some drug smuggling psychopath twins, to a young man estranged from his father since his mother died in Hurricane Katrina. As the story progresses, these charactesr find themselves on a collision course with each other, and as the tension and action ramp up, it becomes clear that not all of them will survive these events. To find a copy of this title, go to our Borrower Services desk on the first floor of the Library and you can check one out from the reserve shelf. Please join Will for an interesting discussion about a riveting book. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library.
Grade school kids can sign-up for a fun STEAM craft and activity. Create Hexbug Mazes, make a paper Porg, design a rocket out of a plastic bottle! Recommended for Ages 6+
Registration required. This program is funded by the Friends of the Milton Public Library
The Friends Book Shop is open today from 10am-noon, Saturdays from 10am-2pm and Tuesdays from 10am-2pm & 6:30pm-8:30pm . Donations of books in good condition will be gladly accepted during Book Shop hours.
Make a fun Parent/child STEM craft together on some Friday mornings this summer. Materials provided. This program is recommended for ages 3-6. Drop-in
Fridays: July 2, July 16, Aug 2, Aug 16
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.
The Friends Book Shop is open Tuesdays from 10am-2pm & from 6:30pm-8:30pm, Fridays from 10am-Noon and Saturdays from 10am-2pm. Donations of books in good condition will be gladly accepted during book shop hours.
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 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.
Come join us for Tuesday Night Mah-jongg!
All are welcome: experienced players & beginners! Drop-In.
* Note: we meet in the Children's Room, but this is a program for adults.
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!
Come join us for Whist nights at the Milton Library on the 1st & 3rd Thursdays of the month!
All are welcome: experienced players & beginners. Drop-In.
* Note: we meet in the Children's Room, but this is an event for adults.
Make a fun Parent/child STEM craft together on some Friday mornings this summer. Materials provided. This program is recommended for ages 3-6. Drop-in
These Fridays: June 28, July 5, Aug 2
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 Children’s Librarian, Ms. Jen on Monday mornings. Ages infant- 5yrs. No registration required.
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.
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.
Come join us for Tuesday Night Mah-jongg!
All are welcome: experienced players & beginners! Drop-In.
* Note: we meet in the Children's Room, but this is a program for adults.
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 Room for crafting/making/building fun. Each week we'll be making something different, using such supplies as craft materials, recycled items, hardware and more! No Registration required.
Come share your writing with others here at the library, no matter how accomplished you may be! Stop by and spend some time with experienced writing instructor Betty Siegel. Ms. Siegel has taught in the College of Liberal Arts and Science at Quincy College in the areas of ESL, Oral Communication, Vocabulary, College Study Skills, Reading, Basic Composition, Critical Thinking, and more. She is also a professional tutor, and a writer with stories published in Camper's Monthly, Downeast, and Yankee. She brings her critical eye combined with a warm sense of humor to this workshop to help writers of all ages and skill levels improve their work. Some topics covered each session may include a review of the writing process and content; short written exercises to practice the various types of creative writing; an introduction to the use of "hooks;" and ways to organize what you write. Work on your own stories and get great feedback and inspiration in this ongoing program.. No sign up is required - just drop in. This program is free and open to the public, and is sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library.
The Milton Public Schools, the Milton Public Library, and the Milton Early Childhood Alliance invite you to Summertime Stories: outdoor storytimes at Milton community locations!
Miss Sara, the Milton Public Library Children’s Librarian will read stories, sing songs, and engage children at four sessions around town this summer. If the weather is nice, bring a blanket because we’ll be outside. If it is rainy, we’ll meet indoors. Parents/caregivers must remain with and look after their child – these are not drop-off events.Registration is not required, however, you will need to sign in upon arrival.
Held on four Thursdays at 10:00 AM: July 11th and August 8th at Tucker Elementary School, and July 25th and August 22nd at Cunningham Hall. RAIN OR SHINE! For families with their children ages birth to six years old.
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.
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 Bird! It’s a Plane! It’s . . . Graphic Novels for kids! Our newest book club offering takes place monthly on Friday afternoons @4:00-5:00 PM during the school year.
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. Join Sebastien, our teen volunteer and resident artist, and learn how to bring your own characters to the page! Each meeting includes free time for the kids to draw.
* Please bring a copy of your current favorite graphic novel to share.
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.
Family performer Matt Heaton, believes music for kids can be entertaining for both children AND parents. His songs are a mix of rockabilly, surf, american roots and Irish traditional music, delivered with a wry sense of humor and a sincere sense of fun. Children and adults respond to his musicianship and variety. The adults in the room particularly appreciate the Muppet-esque touches of humor and observations of kid behavior. Whether you call it children's music, family music, kindie or toddlerbilly it's sure to please listeners of all ages. Drop-in for rockin' fun time for the whole family!
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.
Come join us for Tuesday Night Mah-jongg!
All are welcome: experienced players & beginners! Drop-In.
* Note: we meet in the Children's Room, but this is a program for adults.
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 Room for crafting/making/building fun. Each week we'll be making something different, using such supplies as craft materials, recycled items, hardware and more! No Registration required.
The Milton Public Schools, the Milton Public Library, and the Milton Early Childhood Alliance invite you to Summertime Stories: outdoor storytimes at Milton community locations!
Miss Sara, the Milton Public Library Children’s Librarian will read stories, sing songs, and engage children at four sessions around town this summer. If the weather is nice, bring a blanket because we’ll be outside. If it is rainy, we’ll meet indoors. Parents/caregivers must remain with and look after their child – these are not drop-off events.Registration is not required, however, you will need to sign in upon arrival.
Held on four Thursdays at 10:00 AM: July 11th and August 8th at Tucker Elementary School, and July 25th and August 22nd at Cunningham Hall. RAIN OR SHINE! For families with their children ages birth to six years old.
Come join us for Whist nights at the Milton Library on the 1st & 3rd Thursdays of the month!
All are welcome: experienced players & beginners. Drop-In.
* Note: we meet in the Children's Room, but this is an event for adults.
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 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.
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 event. Sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library. NOTE: Do not use the letter K to indicate a grade; use a zero to indicate kindergarten.
Come join us for Tuesday Night Mah-jongg!
All are welcome: experienced players & beginners! Drop-In.
* Note: we meet in the Children's Room, but this is a program for adults.
A "lap-sit" program for babies, toddlers & preschoolers, with nursery songs and rhymes and age-appropriate story books. No registration required. Note: This program is repeated at 10:45. Choose the time that suits you best!
A "lap-sit" program for babies, toddlers & preschoolers, with nursery songs and rhymes and age-appropriate story books. No registration required. Note: This program is repeated at 10:45. Choose the time that suits you best!
Kids aged 10-13 are invited to join the Children's Room for crafting/making/building fun. Each week we'll be making something different, using such supplies as craft materials, recycled items, hardware and more! No Registration required.
Come share your writing with others here at the library, no matter how accomplished you may be! Stop by and spend some time with experienced writing instructor Betty Siegel. Ms. Siegel has taught in the College of Liberal Arts and Science at Quincy College in the areas of ESL, Oral Communication, Vocabulary, College Study Skills, Reading, Basic Composition, Critical Thinking, and more. She is also a professional tutor, and a writer with stories published in Camper's Monthly, Downeast, and Yankee. She brings her critical eye combined with a warm sense of humor to this workshop to help writers of all ages and skill levels improve their work. Some topics covered each session may include a review of the writing process and content; short written exercises to practice the various types of creative writing; an introduction to the use of "hooks;" and ways to organize what you write. Work on your own stories and get great feedback and inspiration in this ongoing program.. No sign up is required - just drop in. This program is free and open to the public, and is sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library.
Grade school kids can sign-up for a fun STEAM craft and activity. Create Hexbug Mazes, make a paper Porg, design a rocket out of a plastic bottle! Recommended for Ages 6+
Registration required. This program is funded 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.
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 Children’s Librarian, Ms. Jen on Monday mornings. Ages infant- 5yrs. No registration required.
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.
A program for our littlest library fans. These programs are just for babies from birth to 12 months (with their care-giver, of course, and please - no older siblings). Music, rhythm, and nursery rhymes will be featured.
Enjoy a story and make a tasty treat with Debbie Alsebai of Kidz Cooking. Registration is required and will open two weeks in advance of the program. Sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library. (Please use a zero rather than a K to register a kindergartener.)
Come join us for Tuesday Night Mah-jongg!
All are welcome: experienced players & beginners! Drop-In.
* Note: we meet in the Children's Room, but this is a program for adults.
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!