Local Photographer Linde Eyster will display her work in the Wotiz Gallery from 9/1 through 9/30.    The exhibit is called "Close-up Views of Insects in My Garden: Part II."  This artist will show photos from a decade-long project, opportunistically documenting readily visible insects in a local backyard.

The photographs were taken by Ms. Eyster, a retired research scientist and award-winning biology teacher.  Her artwork is informed by her curiosity and deep connection to nature.  Her intent is to show viewers something they may not have seen before: close-up views of insects.  Without any intent on her part, her images also serve as an historical record of insects present from 2011-2020.  Her images follow "Nature" rules of the Photographic Society of America.  For example, the unharmed insects were photographed on whatever substrate they were found on, and the images were not altered except for cropping and adjustment of some light/dark areas.  Other than those adjustments, the prints in the exhibit are SOOC, straight out of camera.

Portions of Linde's insect diversity project have been exhibited in over a dozen solo exhibitions in Massachusetts, juried into several local art shows, appeared on two magazine covers, and received two Jury's Choice Awards in the Wiki Science Competition 2021.

Linde is a member of the Hyde Park Art Association and the Boston Camera Club.  This is the final solo exhibition of work from this project.  There will be a free and open reception held in the Gallery on Wednesday, Sept. 13th from 6-8 PM, so please stop by to meet the photographer and learn more about her work. There will also be a Gallery Walk beginning at 7:10 PM during the reception.  Bring your own magnifying glass!  And please join us this month in the Wotiz to enjoy a colorful and unusual display - which is also great for kids and families.

Questions:  Email jhlady@milton.ocln.org or call the Reference Dept. at (617) 898-4964.

From October 2nd through the 31st, the Milton Public Library will host the work of a talented local artist in our Wotiz Gallery.  This display will show paintings by prolific painter Zofia B. Knowles and will include many landscapes including beach scenes, images of people, and more.  These works express Ms. Knowles’ interpretation of travel visually, in an exhibit called:  “My Favorite Places and People There.”    This artist works with acrylics and her paintings are colorful, somewhat whimsical at times, and just a joy to see!  Zofia was born in a camp for displaced people in Bielawa, Poland.  She lived between Israel and Poland until 1963 when she emigrated to the United States and she has been painting ever since!

Her background includes many years teaching in the Boston Public Schools and a career working at architectural firms in the Boston area.  Zofia holds a Masters in Education from Cambridge College, a Bachelors of Architecture from the Boston Architectural Center, and a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Tufts University’s Boston Museum School.  Following is what she says about her painting.  First she quotes Edward Hopper who said: “The only real influence I’ve ever had was myself.” And then she adds: “All real influences I have ever had are everything and everybody.  I hope my paintings express real happiness.  For I love all beautiful people, and all beautiful places.”

There will be a free and open reception held in the gallery on Tuesday, 10/3, from 6-8 PM, so please stop by, meet the artist, and view her lovely work.  We hope to see you there!

For questions about our monthly exhibits and to learn how to apply for one, please Email jhlady@milton.ocln.org or call the Reference Dept. at (617) 898-4964.  The Milton Public Library is located at 476 Canton Avenue.  

In Massachusetts, free people read freely. In honor of Banned Books Week (Oct 1-7), head to the Milton Public Library for Let Freedom Read, a statewide read-in to celebrate the freedom to read. Everyone is welcome to find a good read and join the celebration!

Bring your favorite book or choose one of ours and drop in anytime Monday afternoon between 3:00 and 5:00 in the Keys Room for some free reading time. When you're not reading, participate in our FREADOM Wall activity, peruse our Banned Books display, or enjoy a snack courtesy of our friends at Courageous Conversations Milton!

For all ages. No registration required.

TCG Club is a TAB-organized club that meets every Friday from 3:30-5pm for students between grades 6-12.

Casual Pokemon and multiplayer Commander are the dominant formats, but player of any format and all experience levels are welcome!

Stories for ages 3-8. Miss Sara will offer this storytime live on Zoom. PJ's welcome; silly stuff is guaranteed!

Registration is required; a Zoom link will be sent out to all registered participants at 6pm on the day of the program.

Register online for SPUB Club! Our Super Popular, Unbelievable Book Club is a read-aloud book club on Zoom for kids in grades 2-6. Miss Sara will read a few chapters of a book each week; your job is to listen, do a hands-on activity of your choice at home (we recommend Play-Doh or drawing), and have fun!  Registration is required and limited to 25 computers. Registrants will receive Zoom connection info on the day of the program.

Join Ms. Tory for a storytime full of music and dancing located in the Keys Room on the Lower Level of the Library.

(This program repeats at 10:45. Pick whichever time works best for you!)

Join Ms. Tory for a storytime full of music and dancing located in the Keys Room on the Lower Level of the Library.

(This is a repeat of today's 10:00am program. Pick whichever time works best for you!) 

Need Help?

Meet Anne Grossman, MSW, LICSW, Community Social Worker with the Milton Health Department

Anne will hold office hours every Tuesday from 3pm-5pm at the Milton Library

Drop-in or make an appointment : 617-898-4982 or agrossman@townofmilton.org

D&D is a TAB-organized group for students in grades 7-12. If you are interested in joining or have any questions about the game, please email Tyler Vachon at tvachon@ocln.org

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.

Painter Zofia Knowles will display her artwork in the Wotiz Gallery this month from October 2nd through the 31st.  The exhibit is called: "My Favorite Places and People There."

This evening there will be a free and open reception held in the Gallery between 6 and 8 PM, and we invite everyone to come and view her lovely paintings at this event. 

For questions, Email jhlady@milton.ocln.org or call the Reference Dept. at (617) 898-4964. We hope to see you there!

Join us this evening for a one-hour gentle fluid yoga class with instructor Sheila Armstrong starting at 7 PM in the Keys Community Room.  We will practice asanas (yoga poses) and breathing techniques to come into the present moment, and create more space in our minds and bodies.  Please dress comfortably and bring a yoga mat and a water bottle, and anything else that might make you more comfortable during class - a towel or blanket, blocks (if you have them), or a strap.  Masks are optional and this program is suitable for ages 13 and up.

Sheila lives in Milton and is a 200-hour registered yoga instructor and a certified Reiki healer.  Her love of yoga started in the late 1990s when she was looking for a way to get grounded after finishing college and starting a new job as a middle school teacher.  She believes that anyone can benefit from the calm and presence gained while practicing yoga, and hopes to help people take these benefits with them into their lives off the mat as well.

You must register in advance to attend so please sign up here, and a reminder Email will be sent to you a day or so before the class.  Registration opens about 3 weeks beforehand.

For questions, Email jhlady@ocln.org or call the Reference Dept. at (617) 898-4964.  We hope to see you there!

Calling all artists! Join us every other Tuesday in the Teen Room for a meetup of local teen comics artists. Share your work, discuss your process, and get to know your art-minded peers in this casual, friendly, and collaborative setting! All experience levels are welcome, and no advanced registration is required. This program is open for students between grades 6-12.

The Massachusetts Library Collaborative’s 50+ Job Seekers Group meets on the lst and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30 to 11:30 AM via Zoom.  If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a new career direction, re-entering the job market after a long employment gap, or recently retired and looking for your “Encore Career,” this networking group program is perfect for you!  Remember, 85% of jobs are found through networking!

Join us in a professional forum for networking with peers in a safe and comfortable environment conducive to developing new relationships and developing skills and strategies to help in your career transition.  Each meeting features a new topic.  Meetings include a presentation and interactive workshop on topics relevant to career transition, guest speakers, access to hiring managers, small group breakout rooms to network, and 1-on-1 coaching guidance.  Participating on a regular basis will give job seekers the many tools and strategies needed for a successful job search.

Each biweekly meeting is facilitated by Deborah Hope, MBA, PCIC, an experienced executive career coach.  Deborah is a former Fortune 500 executive, investment banker and entrepreneur.  She transitioned to executive coaching over 12 years ago.  Deborah has coached with Harvard Business School Executive Education programs and the Massachusetts Conference for Women.  She has been trained or certified in a variety of coaching models and assessment tools.  Deborah has facilitated 50+ job seekers networking groups since 2016.

This week’s topic (October 4th) is: "Resumes: The Basics"

Register directly on Zoom HERE (https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcoceivqDksHNXpAGQKrSKWGpxdSBmcqGOW#/registration). 

This group is sponsored by more than 60 Massachusetts public libraries.

This program will not be recorded.

Registration required via Zoom link.

This series is kindly sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library and for questions, Email jhlady@milton.ocln.org

Drop in and join Ms Elaine and Buddy in the Story Hour Room for rhymes, songs and stories for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, ages 0-5.

Drop in and join Ms Elaine and Buddy in the Story Hour Room for rhymes, songs and stories for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, ages 0-5.
 

Teen GSA is a TAB-organized program that meets every other week! Teens between grades six and twelve are welcome to join this safe, peer-run group that unites LGBTQ+ and allied teens in building community while organizing and educating around issues that are important to them.

Advanced registration is not required. If you are interested in joining and/or have any questions about the club, please do not hesitate to reach out to Tyler Vachon at tvachon@ocln.org.

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 Wednesday, October 4 from 6:30-8pm.  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 October is One by Jamie Oliver.

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 day!

This will be an in-person program: participants will be in the Keys Room, sharing food in a socially distanced format. Space is limited and advance registration is required. Registration will open on September 13. Once you register you will receive more details about the club.  Bon Appetit!

Join Andre'a for a weekly afterschool art club! The Teen Art Club is open to students between grades 6-12 and meets in the Teen Room on the library's second floor. All experience levels are welcome.

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! 

Please call the Reference desk at (617) 898-4964 for questions and if you would like to be added to the coordinator's list for updates, Email jhlady@milton.ocln.org and she will connect you with the group.  This program is kindly sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library and is free and open to all.

Rhymes, songs, and stories for the littlest library lovers....Baby Rhyme Time is just  for infants up to 12 months (with an adult, of course, but no older siblings, please)
Drop in and join Ms Elaine and Buddy for a fun time!

Join us for some TAB-organized gaming on the Nintendo Switch from 3-4:30pm in the Teen Room!. Super Smash Bros Ultimate is the reigning game of choice, but game choice is consensus-driven at the top of each meet. 

The Teen Room is open for students between grades 6 and 12, though all experience levels around gaming are welcome.

Ms. Sara and Ms. Tory are excited to present Saturday Sillies - a weekly rotation of activities tailored just for kids ages 0-5! Join us in the Story Hour Room every Saturday morning for crafts, free play, yoga, and storytime sing-a-longs.

This week we are featuring: Yoga with Jill!

(This program repeats at 10:45. Pick whichever time works best for you!)

Ms. Sara and Ms. Tory are excited to present Saturday Sillies - a weekly rotation of activities tailored just for kids ages 0-5! Join us in the Story Hour Room every Saturday morning for crafts, free play, yoga, and storytime sing-a-longs.

This week we are featuring: Yoga with Jill!

(This program is a repeat of the 10:00 session. Pick whichever time works best for you!)

Do you enjoy painting with watercolor?  If so, please sign up to join instructor Lisa Walker of Pop-up Art School to learn how to create some lovely images of fall leaves using this medium.  All the steps will be shown on the big screen at the same time Lisa is teaching us, so that you will have an additional reference for your masterpiece!  This workshop is for participants aged 12 and up, and we encourage you to try painting, even if you have never done so before - it's very fun and you will have a lovely picture to take home to admire, or to give as a gift.

Advance registration is required as space is limited for this workshop, and we will be checking people in at the door. We hope you might join this class for a fun and creative afternoon! 

For questions, Email jhlady@ocln.org or call the Reference Dept. at (617) 898-4964.  This program is kindly sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library and is free and open to all.  Hope to see you there!

Kids in rising Grades 1-5 who want to practice reading aloud are invited to come meet and read to a lovable (and a very good listener!) volunteer dog.  Each child will have the opportunity to read to the dog in a private session for ten minutes to practice reading skills.

Registration is required and limited, and will open two weeks before the event.

Join Ms. Tory for a storytime full of music and dancing located in the Keys Room on the Lower Level of the Library.

(This program repeats at 10:45. Pick whichever time works best for you!)

Join Ms. Tory for a storytime full of music and dancing located in the Keys Room on the Lower Level of the Library.

(This is a repeat of today's 10:00am program. Pick whichever time works best for you!) 

Need Help?

Meet Anne Grossman, MSW, LICSW, Community Social Worker with the Milton Health Department

Anne will hold office hours every Tuesday from 3pm-5pm at the Milton Library

Drop-in or make an appointment : 617-898-4982 or agrossman@townofmilton.org

D&D is a TAB-organized group for students in grades 7-12. If you are interested in joining or have any questions about the game, please email Tyler Vachon at tvachon@ocln.org

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.

Students will be volunteering with the Friends of the Milton Public Library to earn communtity service hours.

Drop in and join Ms Elaine and Buddy in the Story Hour Room for rhymes, songs and stories for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, ages 0-5.

Drop in and join Ms Elaine and Buddy in the Story Hour Room for rhymes, songs and stories for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, ages 0-5.
 

Teen GSA is a TAB-organized program that meets every other week! Teens between grades six and twelve are welcome to join this safe, peer-run group that unites LGBTQ+ and allied teens in building community while organizing and educating around issues that are important to them.

Advanced registration is not required. If you are interested in joining and/or have any questions about the club, please do not hesitate to reach out to Tyler Vachon at tvachon@ocln.org.

Calling all builders! Join Ms. Tory at LEGO Club on the Lower Level of the Library in the Keys Community Room. Construct a themed LEGO scene, and then find your finished creations on display in the Children's Room!

For ages 6-12. Registration for this in-person session is required and limited, and will open two weeks prior to the event.

NOTE:  This is a repeat of the topic discussed on October 4th.

The Massachusetts Library Collaborative’s 50+ Job Seekers Group meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM via Zoom.  (These early evening sessions repeat the same topic already discussed in the AM one week prior.)  If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a new career direction, re-entering the job market after a long employment gap, or recently retired and looking for your “Encore Career,” this networking group program is perfect for you!  Remember, 85% of jobs are found through networking!

Join us in a professional forum for networking with peers in a safe and comfortable environment conducive to developing new relationships and developing skills and strategies to help in your career transition.  Each meeting features a new topic.  Meetings include a presentation and interactive workshop on topics relevant to career transition, guest speakers, access to hiring managers, small group breakout rooms to network, and 1-on-1 coaching guidance.  Participating on a regular basis will give job seekers the many tools and strategies needed for a successful job search.

Each biweekly meeting is facilitated by Deborah Hope, MBA, PCIC, an experienced executive career coach.  Deborah is a former Fortune 500 executive, investment banker and entrepreneur.  She transitioned to executive coaching over 12 years ago.  Deborah has coached with Harvard Business School Executive Education programs and the Massachusetts Conference for Women.  She has been trained or certified in a variety of coaching models and assessment tools.  Deborah has facilitated 50+ job seekers networking groups since 2016.

This week’s topic (October 11th) is: "Resumes: The Basics"

Here is the ZOOM link for the evening session.  link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIkce2oqzMjHdLnGzU6cIH_fySdf0XznahE#/registration. 

This group is sponsored by more than 60 Massachusetts public libraries.

This program will not be recorded.

Registration required via Zoom link.

This series is kindly sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library and for questions, Email jhlady@milton.ocln.org

This evening there will be a free screening of the wonderful film called: "Are You There, God?  It's Me, Margaret" which is a movie adaptation of the acclaimed and highly influential novel of the same title from 1970.  This movie is rated PG13 for "sexual education/thematic material/some aggressive material" and is a touching (and surprisingly brilliant) portrait of the insecurities, awkwardness, and growing pains that forged our pre-teen childhood experiences - from writer/director Kelly Fremon Craig. It is one hour, 45 minutes long.  It is appropriate for ages 13 and up because of the content.

Here is part of a review by Hector Gonzalez of "The Movie Buff" (5/11/23)  about this film:

"While it contains some of the coming-of-age tropes you'd expect from a story like this, the emotional core of the film, lifted by the excellent cast (particularly the film's leading lady, Abby Ryder Fortson) is too palpable to ignore.  ...when these types of films work, they are a thing of beauty because they can tap into what we have all experienced - presenting it in a manner in which we can relate.  They can also guide the kids going through those changes appearing on-screen who are dealing with the same situations, feeling those emotions, or feel lost about the meaning of life. " 

And Hector also says:  "Blume revolutionized what all of us call Young Adult literature.  She spoke the truth about subjects that adults (primarily parents) make it hard for kids to ask about - puberty, menstruation, fitting in, religion, and everything in between such topics.  The aforementioned book is brought to life via Craig's heartfelt vision and her delicate directorial hand, with ligh comedic touches. It ends as an essential film for younger audiences who feel they are going through their struggles of aging alone.  "Are You There, God? It's Me, Margaret" follows an 11-year-old girl named Margaret Simon as she gets home from summer camp to some entirely unexpected news that will shake her world thoroughly."  

No advance signup is required and this program is kindly supported by the Friends of the Milton Public Library and is free and open to all.  Please come and join us for an entertaining and inspiring movie (and bring snacks)..!  

Join Andre'a for a weekly afterschool art club! The Teen Art Club is open to students between grades 6-12 and meets in the Teen Room on the library's second floor. All experience levels are welcome.

Kids ages 6-12 are invited to join Ms. Tory in the Story Hour Room for an hour of gaming with our Nintendo Switch!

No registration is required. All experience levels around gaming are welcome

The Milton Teen Advisory Board is a council of Milton middle & high schoolers who help plan and execute our myriad after-school program offerings! No previous experience is necessary. Come share your ideas for our Teen Program, and help shape the after school hours at Milton Library!

No sign-up necessary. Virtual attendance options for this in-person meeting are available. Please see Tyler in the Teen Room with any questions.

Curious about energy healing?  There are many forms, such as Reiki, and in Boston hospitals, it's called "Therapeutic Touch."  Attend "Experience Energy Healing"  this evening in our Keys Community Room, starting at 6:30 PM.  In this in person event with Suzette Martinez Standring, you will learn much more about this very helpful therapy and also you may be able to try it out!  Ms., Standring, a Reiki channel, underwent cancer treatments and found energy healing to be vital in her recovery.  She will lead "Experience Energy Healing" as a way for attendees to see what it's like.  Everyone in the audience will experience a group healing.  Additionally, practitioners will offer individual healings to the first 21 people to sign up.  Find out how it works, and even more fun, how it feels.  Energy healing is safe and calming, and participants do not have to be touched.  Please join us for this unique event!

Advance sign-up is required, as space is limited for this program..   Please register here to attend.

This program is kindly sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library and is free and open to all.  We hope to see you there!

Space for private reiki sessions.

Check out our Take-and-Make craft program for ages 3-5! Pick up an easy DIY craft, take it home, and make at your leisure. Please share your creations on our FB page or tag us on Instagram!

Register to pick up a craft supply bag on Friday, October 13 between 9am and 5pm, and make it together whenever you like!

This month, we will make: Pumpkin Glasses.

* These are librarian-made takeaway supplies that are provided for a home-based activity shared between caregiver and child.  This is not a Zoom program. Sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library.

Join us for some TAB-organized gaming on the Nintendo Switch from 3-4:30pm in the Teen Room!. Super Smash Bros Ultimate is the reigning game of choice, but game choice is consensus-driven at the top of each meet. 

The Teen Room is open for students between grades 6 and 12, though all experience levels around gaming are welcome.

Ms. Sara and Ms. Tory are excited to present Saturday Sillies - a weekly rotation of activities tailored just for kids ages 0-5! Join us in the Story Hour Room every Saturday morning for crafts, free play, and storytime sing-a-longs.

This week we are featuring: free play!

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! 

Please call the Reference desk at (617) 898-4964 for questions and if you would like to be added to the coordinator's Email updates list, Email jhlady@milton.ocln.org and she will connect you with the group.  This program is kindly sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library and is free and open to all.

Help the Friends of the Library celebrate National Friends of the Library Week!

Stop by the Friends table, learn more about their support of Library programming for all ages, and maybe even win a prize!

AND, don't miss the BAG SALE in the Friends Book Shop from 10am-2pm

The shelves are full and need new homes!

Join Tim from Buildwave in the Story Hour Room for a high energy creative building event that encourages play and collaboration! Participants, in a series of "waves", will be given kits filled with building materials, and the object of the "game" is to build something with the materials. These kits will include Lego®,  PlusPlus®, some with materials we design in-house for Buildwave, and much more. 

Registration is required, and will open two weeks before the program date. Thank you to the Friends of the Library for sponsoring this program.

Are you a member of the SPUB Club (Super Popular, Unbelievable Book Club)? Or have you always wanted to join? Now's your chance!

Our Super Popular, Unbelievable Book Club is a read-aloud book club on Zoom for kids in grades 2-6. At our meetings, Miss Sara reads a few chapters of a book each week; your job is to listen, do a hands-on activity of your choice at home (we recommend Play-Doh or drawing), and have fun! We will be starting a new book on Monday, October 23, and to get you ready to participate we are giving out a kit of hands-on craft items that you can use while you're listening to the book. Kits are available to the first 30 kids who sign up - and we hope that you'll also sign up for our meetings, which happen every Monday from 7:15-7:45 pm. Pick up your kit anytime during the Library's open hours between Oct. 16-22 so you're all ready for our new book to begin!

For kids in grades 2-6. Registration is required in order to receive a kit.

Executive Board Meeting to discuss year end 2023.

TCG Club is a TAB-organized club that meets every Friday from 3:30-5pm for students between grades 6-12.

Casual Pokemon and multiplayer Commander are the dominant formats, but player of any format and all experience levels are welcome!

Stories for ages 3-8. Miss Sara will offer this storytime live on Zoom. PJ's welcome; silly stuff is guaranteed!

Registration is required; a Zoom link will be sent out to all registered participants at 6pm on the day of the program.

October MBTA Communities Public Forum https://townofmilton.org/miltonmbta

monthly nonprofit youth league board meeting

Register online for SPUB Club! Our Super Popular, Unbelievable Book Club is a read-aloud book club on Zoom for kids in grades 2-6. Miss Sara will read a few chapters of a book each week; your job is to listen, do a hands-on activity of your choice at home (we recommend Play-Doh or drawing), and have fun!  Registration is required and limited to 25 computers. Registrants will receive Zoom connection info on the day of the program.

Join Ms. Tory for a storytime full of music and dancing located in the Keys Room on the Lower Level of the Library.

(This program repeats at 10:45. Pick whichever time works best for you!)

Join Ms. Tory for a storytime full of music and dancing located in the Keys Room on the Lower Level of the Library.

(This is a repeat of today's 10:00am program. Pick whichever time works best for you!) 

Need Help?

Meet Anne Grossman, MSW, LICSW, Community Social Worker with the Milton Health Department

Anne will hold office hours every Tuesday from 3pm-5pm at the Milton Library

Drop-in or make an appointment : 617-898-4982 or agrossman@townofmilton.org

D&D is a TAB-organized group for students in grades 7-12. If you are interested in joining or have any questions about the game, please email Tyler Vachon at tvachon@ocln.org

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.

Prolific author Anthony Sammarco will be back in person to tell us all about "Halloween Traditions in Boston" which is based on his book by the same name.  If you love history and all things spooky, come and join us for a fascinating look at why we celebrate Hallloween and how the traidition has evolved over the years in our area.

Noah Webster identifies Halloween as "October 31: observed especially with dressing up in disguise, trick-or-treating, and displaying jack o'lanterns during the evening."  This is concise and correct, but it really is so much more than just an evening.  It is really a state of mind and an excuse for merrymaking, revelry and masquerade by both children as well as adults.

In Halloween Traditions in Boston,  Mr. Sammarco discusses the history of the Salem Witchcraft Trials which caused such tremendous anxiety and fear, and the deaths of many innocent people in Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1692 to the decorating of Beacon Hill as a veritable neighborhood of whimsy.  He discusses how this area was first decorated with macabre skills, bones and cobwebs to pumpkins and lighted Jack O'Lanterns, as well as being a host for costumes, parties and treats.  This is a very fun talk, and we hope you will join us!  Signed copies of the book will also be available at the end for sale.

No registration is required - just come and bring any Halloween fans or history buffs with you.  We hope to see you there!

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

Calling all artists! Join us every other Tuesday in the Teen Room for a meetup of local teen comics artists. Share your work, discuss your process, and get to know your art-minded peers in this casual, friendly, and collaborative setting! All experience levels are welcome, and no advanced registration is required. This program is open for students between grades 6-12.

The Massachusetts Library Collaborative’s 50+ Job Seekers Group meets on the lst and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30 to 11:30 AM via Zoom.  If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a new career direction, re-entering the job market after a long employment gap, or recently retired and looking for your “Encore Career,” this networking group program is perfect for you!  Remember, 85% of jobs are found through networking!

Join us in a professional forum for networking with peers in a safe and comfortable environment conducive to developing new relationships and developing skills and strategies to help in your career transition.  Each meeting features a new topic.  Meetings include a presentation and interactive workshop on topics relevant to career transition, guest speakers, access to hiring managers, small group breakout rooms to network, and 1-on-1 coaching guidance.  Participating on a regular basis will give job seekers the many tools and strategies needed for a successful job search.

Each biweekly meeting is facilitated by Deborah Hope, MBA, PCIC, an experienced executive career coach.  Deborah is a former Fortune 500 executive, investment banker and entrepreneur.  She transitioned to executive coaching over 12 years ago.  Deborah has coached with Harvard Business School Executive Education programs and the Massachusetts Conference for Women.  She has been trained or certified in a variety of coaching models and assessment tools.  Deborah has facilitated 50+ job seekers networking groups since 2016.

This week’s topic (October 4th) is: "Resumes: Beyond The Basics"

Register directly on Zoom HERE (https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcoceivqDksHNXpAGQKrSKWGpxdSBmcqGOW#/registration). 

This group is sponsored by more than 60 Massachusetts public libraries.

This program will not be recorded.

Registration required via Zoom link.

This series is kindly sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library and for questions, Email jhlady@milton.ocln.org

Drop in and join Ms Elaine and Buddy in the Story Hour Room for rhymes, songs and stories for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, ages 0-5.

Drop in and join Ms Elaine and Buddy in the Story Hour Room for rhymes, songs and stories for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, ages 0-5.
 

Teen GSA is a TAB-organized program that meets every other week! Teens between grades six and twelve are welcome to join this safe, peer-run group that unites LGBTQ+ and allied teens in building community while organizing and educating around issues that are important to them.

Advanced registration is not required. If you are interested in joining and/or have any questions about the club, please do not hesitate to reach out to Tyler Vachon at tvachon@ocln.org.

Please join us for a visit with local award winning middle grade author, Lisa Stringfellow! Get in the spooky season with Lisa as she chats about her middle grade (written for ages 8-12) horror novel A Comb of Wishes, published by HarperCollins/Quill Tree Books, and get the chance to ask her questions about her book and work as an author.

Registration is required, and will open two weeks prior to the program. Thank you to the Friends of the Milton Public Library for generously sponsoring this event.

Milton Academy students will be joining the Friends of the Milton Public Library on their Community Engagement Day to participate in community service.

Join Andre'a for a weekly afterschool art club! The Teen Art Club is open to students between grades 6-12 and meets in the Teen Room on the library's second floor. All experience levels are welcome.

Join Ms. Tory in the Story Hour Room for an hour of STEM free play with our Makerspace Cart! 

No registration is required. 

On Thursday, October 19, at 7pm, Boston College Historian and Milton resident James O'Toole returns to the Milton Library to present his most recent book:  Ever to Excel: A History of Boston College.  Dr. O'Toole describes the transformation of BC from a small commuter undergraduate college to a comprehensive modern American university.  Ever to Excel focuses on the students, faculty, staff, and alumni who helped shape Boston College.  

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library and is free and open to all.  No signup is required in advance - so please join us in the Keys Community Room for an interesting historical talk!

We hope you will come and help the Friends celebrate National Friends of the Library week on October 14-20.

Rhymes, songs, and stories for the littlest library lovers....Baby Rhyme Time is just  for infants up to 12 months (with an adult, of course, but no older siblings, please)
Drop in and join Ms Elaine and Buddy for a fun time!

Join us for some TAB-organized gaming on the Nintendo Switch from 3-4:30pm in the Teen Room!. Super Smash Bros Ultimate is the reigning game of choice, but game choice is consensus-driven at the top of each meet. 

The Teen Room is open for students between grades 6 and 12, though all experience levels around gaming are welcome.

Our first Teen Takeover of the school year! Teen Takeovers are after-hours programs where registered students between grades 6-12 are invited back to the library for food, games, and fun.

These are TAB-organized events. For this Halloween season, TAB we are throwing a Murder Mystery Party! Registrants will take on roles and work collaboratively to solve the mystery! Food and drinks provided. If you are interested in planning this or future Takeovers, join us at our next TAB meeting!

Advanced registration and permission slip required. Registration opens 10/6. Speak to Tyler or a TAB member for details.

Thanks to the Friends of the Milton Public Library for sponsoring these events! 

Ms. Sara and Ms. Tory are excited to present Saturday Sillies - a weekly rotation of activities tailored just for kids ages 0-5! Join us in the Story Hour Room every Saturday morning for crafts, free play, and storytime sing-a-longs.

This week we are featuring: Sing-a-long with Franc Graham! 

(This program repeats at 10:45. Please pick whichever time works best for you!)

Ms. Sara and Ms. Tory are excited to present Saturday Sillies - a weekly rotation of activities tailored just for kids ages 0-5! Join us in the Story Hour Room every Saturday morning for crafts, free play, and storytime sing-a-longs.

This week we are featuring: Sing-a-long with Franc Graham! 

(This program is a repeat of the 10:00AM session. Please pick whichever time works best for you!)

This event will be an afternoon beginning knitting class, with Jackie Stephenson of the Stitch House in Dorchester. Please bring your own project to this class.  If you are just starting out as a fiber artist, it's helpful to get some basic training in knitting from an expert!  We hope you will sign up in advance to learn from Jackie all about yarn, stitches and more.  She will provide you hands-on assistance if you are struggling to create a certain pattern, and you can share ideas and tips and tricks with our workshop participants too.  If you never knew anything about how to knit but always wanted to learn, this is your chance!   We all have that friend that wants to learn to knit, but who knows where to start?  Knitters new and experienced, please bring your friends to learn to knit with us and you can come along for the good time but make sure to bring your own yarn and needles, as these materials will not be provided.  Thanks. 

Jackie learned to knit from a family friend when she was about 13 or 14, and she has been knitting off and on ever since.  She got seriously into it when her oldest daughter was little, because she wanted to knit her some sweaters.  She is primarily self-taught, but has discovered a love of knitting in community through the library, the Greater Boston Knitting Guild, and Stitch house.  She is a full-time kindergarten teacher in Boston, has lived in the area for over 9 years, and resides in Dorchester with her family.

This program is kindly sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library and is free and open to all, although this class is geared to adults, those ages 12 and up are also welcome.     We hope you might join us!    

You must register here in advance to attend and once signed up, one reminder will be sent before the program.  Questions? Email jhlady@milton.ocln.org or call the Reference Dept. at (617) 898-4964.

Join Ms. Tory in playing Bingo and get the chance to win candy bars! Attendees are welcome to bring in extra candy bars for additional game cards to double - or triple! - their chances. It'll be a sweet time!

For ages 6-12. Registration is required, and will open two weeks prior to the event. 

TCG Club is a TAB-organized club that meets every Friday from 3:30-5pm for students between grades 6-12.

Casual Pokemon and multiplayer Commander are the dominant formats, but player of any format and all experience levels are welcome!

Stories for ages 3-8. Miss Sara will offer this storytime live on Zoom. PJ's welcome; silly stuff is guaranteed!

Registration is required; a Zoom link will be sent out to all registered participants at 6pm on the day of the program.

meeting

Register online for SPUB Club! Our Super Popular, Unbelievable Book Club is a read-aloud book club on Zoom for kids in grades 2-6. Miss Sara will read a few chapters of a book each week; your job is to listen, do a hands-on activity of your choice at home (we recommend Play-Doh or drawing), and have fun!  Registration is required and limited to 25 computers. Registrants will receive Zoom connection info on the day of the program.

Join Ms. Tory for a storytime full of music and dancing located in the Keys Room on the Lower Level of the Library.

(This program repeats at 10:45. Pick whichever time works best for you!)

Join Ms. Tory for a storytime full of music and dancing located in the Keys Room on the Lower Level of the Library.

(This is a repeat of today's 10:00am program. Pick whichever time works best for you!) 

Need Help?

Meet Anne Grossman, MSW, LICSW, Community Social Worker with the Milton Health Department

Anne will hold office hours every Tuesday from 3pm-5pm at the Milton Library

Drop-in or make an appointment : 617-898-4982 or agrossman@townofmilton.org

D&D is a TAB-organized group for students in grades 7-12. If you are interested in joining or have any questions about the game, please email Tyler Vachon at tvachon@ocln.org

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.

Don’t know what to make this holiday season?  We’ve got you covered in this event called: "Holiday Recipe Bonanza!"  Come learn how to make a variety of holiday-themed recipes in this program geared to adults.  Therapy Gardens will give a presentation in our Keys Community Room this evening about all kinds of fun cooking to inspire enjoyable meals in advance of the upcoming holiday season!   From soups and seasonings to baked goods and candy, we have something for everyone. Small samples of holiday treats will be available, and everyone gets recipes to take home.  We hope to see you there!

Advance registration is required to attend as space is limited, so please sign up here.  

This event is kindly sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library and is free and open to all.  Questions? Email jhlady@milton.ocln.org or call the Reference Dept. at (617) 898-4964.  Bon appetit!

Drop in and join Ms Elaine and Buddy in the Story Hour Room for rhymes, songs and stories for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, ages 0-5.

Drop in and join Ms Elaine and Buddy in the Story Hour Room for rhymes, songs and stories for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, ages 0-5.
 

Teen GSA is a TAB-organized program that meets every other week! Teens between grades six and twelve are welcome to join this safe, peer-run group that unites LGBTQ+ and allied teens in building community while organizing and educating around issues that are important to them.

Advanced registration is not required. If you are interested in joining and/or have any questions about the club, please do not hesitate to reach out to Tyler Vachon at tvachon@ocln.org.

Calling all Graphic Novel fans! Join Ms. Tory each month for this new book club where we will discuss graphic novels and comics.

This month we are reading: TBA

Request a copy through the OCLN catalog, or pick up a reserved copy in the MPL Children's Room to read before the meeting date. This program is geared for Grades 3-5. Registration for this in-person session is required and limited, and will open three weeks prior to the event.

meeting

NOTE:  This is a repeat of the topic discussed on October 18th.

The Massachusetts Library Collaborative’s 50+ Job Seekers Group meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM via Zoom.  (These early evening sessions repeat the same topic already discussed in the AM one week prior.)  If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a new career direction, re-entering the job market after a long employment gap, or recently retired and looking for your “Encore Career,” this networking group program is perfect for you!  Remember, 85% of jobs are found through networking!

Join us in a professional forum for networking with peers in a safe and comfortable environment conducive to developing new relationships and developing skills and strategies to help in your career transition.  Each meeting features a new topic.  Meetings include a presentation and interactive workshop on topics relevant to career transition, guest speakers, access to hiring managers, small group breakout rooms to network, and 1-on-1 coaching guidance.  Participating on a regular basis will give job seekers the many tools and strategies needed for a successful job search.

Each biweekly meeting is facilitated by Deborah Hope, MBA, PCIC, an experienced executive career coach.  Deborah is a former Fortune 500 executive, investment banker and entrepreneur.  She transitioned to executive coaching over 12 years ago.  Deborah has coached with Harvard Business School Executive Education programs and the Massachusetts Conference for Women.  She has been trained or certified in a variety of coaching models and assessment tools.  Deborah has facilitated 50+ job seekers networking groups since 2016.

This week’s topic (October 11th) is: "Resumes: Beyond The Basics"

Here is the ZOOM link for the evening session.  link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIkce2oqzMjHdLnGzU6cIH_fySdf0XznahE#/registration. 

This group is sponsored by more than 60 Massachusetts public libraries.

This program will not be recorded.

Registration required via Zoom link.

This series is kindly sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library and for questions, Email jhlady@milton.ocln.org

Location: Virtual

Join Andre'a for a weekly afterschool art club! The Teen Art Club is open to students between grades 6-12 and meets in the Teen Room on the library's second floor. All experience levels are welcome.

The Milton Teen Advisory Board is a council of Milton middle & high schoolers who help plan and execute our myriad after-school program offerings! No previous experience is necessary. Come share your ideas for our Teen Program, and help shape the after school hours at Milton Library!

No sign-up necessary. Virtual attendance options for this in-person meeting are available. Please see Tyler in the Teen Room with any questions.

James O'Connell presentation on The Hub's Metropolis,, growth of Boston & its suburbs.  Sponsored by Milton Historical Society; open to all

Introducing a Take-and-Make craft program for older kids, ages 6-11! Pick up a DIY craft, take it home, and make at your leisure. This week, we will make Candy Corn Treat Pouch.

Register to pick up a craft supply bag on October 27 between 9am and 5pm, and make it whenever you like! Registration is required and limited.

*The Library provides these supplies for a home-based activity. Thank you to the Friends of the Milton Public Library for sponsoring this program.

Volunteers set up Keys Room for Saturday sale.

Join us for some TAB-organized gaming on the Nintendo Switch from 3-4:30pm in the Teen Room!. Super Smash Bros Ultimate is the reigning game of choice, but game choice is consensus-driven at the top of each meet. 

The Teen Room is open for students between grades 6 and 12, though all experience levels around gaming are welcome.

Ms. Sara and Ms. Tory are excited to present Saturday Sillies - a weekly rotation of activities tailored just for kids ages 0-5! Join us in the Story Hour Room every Saturday morning for crafts, free play, and storytime sing-a-longs.

This week we are featuring: crafting! 

The Friends of the Milton Public Library will host its annual Great Books Sale, in the Keys Community Room, on Saturday, October 28, 2023, from 10am-2pm. The sale features more than 750 newly donated collectible, unusual, and gift giving selections, priced from $2-$5, and sorted by category, including art, history, biographies, fiction, and more.

The Friends Book Shop will also be open during the sale with its regular selection of gently used books priced from $.50 for children's books to $2-$3 for adult books.

Cash, checks, Venmo, and credit cards, are accepted at the sale located on the lower level of the Milton Public Library at 476 Canton Avenue.

Proceeds from the sale support Library programming.  To learn more about the Friends or to volunteer, visit www.mplfriends.org.

Join Sue Hoy in the Story Hour Room for a fun art class. Project: TBA!

For ages 6-12. Registration is required and will open two weeks prior to the class. Sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library.

TCG Club is a TAB-organized club that meets every Friday from 3:30-5pm for students between grades 6-12.

Casual Pokemon and multiplayer Commander are the dominant formats, but player of any format and all experience levels are welcome!

Stories for ages 3-8. Miss Sara will offer this storytime live on Zoom. PJ's welcome; silly stuff is guaranteed!

Registration is required; a Zoom link will be sent out to all registered participants at 6pm on the day of the program.

Register online for SPUB Club! Our Super Popular, Unbelievable Book Club is a read-aloud book club on Zoom for kids in grades 2-6. Miss Sara will read a few chapters of a book each week; your job is to listen, do a hands-on activity of your choice at home (we recommend Play-Doh or drawing), and have fun!  Registration is required and limited to 25 computers. Registrants will receive Zoom connection info on the day of the program.

Happy Halloween! Visit the Library to enjoy Halloween- themed activities - and to show off your costume! Kick the festivities off with Ms. Tory for a Halloween storytime at 10:00AM in the lower level Keys Community Room. Then, travel to each service desk in the Library for some trick-or-treating, and end your journey in the Children's Room for a craft and scavenger hunt!

 No registration is required. Thank you to the Friends of the Milton Public Library for sponsoring this event. 

Need Help?

Meet Anne Grossman, MSW, LICSW, Community Social Worker with the Milton Health Department

Anne will hold office hours every Tuesday from 3pm-5pm at the Milton Library

Drop-in or make an appointment : 617-898-4982 or agrossman@townofmilton.org

D&D is a TAB-organized group for students in grades 7-12. If you are interested in joining or have any questions about the game, please email Tyler Vachon at tvachon@ocln.org

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 Massachusetts Library Collaborative’s 50+ Job Seekers Group meets on the lst and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30 to 11:30 AM via Zoom.  If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a new career direction, re-entering the job market after a long employment gap, or recently retired and looking for your “Encore Career,” this networking group program is perfect for you!  Remember, 85% of jobs are found through networking!

Join us in a professional forum for networking with peers in a safe and comfortable environment conducive to developing new relationships and developing skills and strategies to help in your career transition.  Each meeting features a new topic.  Meetings include a presentation and interactive workshop on topics relevant to career transition, guest speakers, access to hiring managers, small group breakout rooms to network, and 1-on-1 coaching guidance.  Participating on a regular basis will give job seekers the many tools and strategies needed for a successful job search.

Each biweekly meeting is facilitated by Deborah Hope, MBA, PCIC, an experienced executive career coach.  Deborah is a former Fortune 500 executive, investment banker and entrepreneur.  She transitioned to executive coaching over 12 years ago.  Deborah has coached with Harvard Business School Executive Education programs and the Massachusetts Conference for Women.  She has been trained or certified in a variety of coaching models and assessment tools.  Deborah has facilitated 50+ job seekers networking groups since 2016.

This week’s topic (November lst) is: "Thinking Outside the Box" (Panel Discussion)

Register directly on Zoom HERE (https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcoceivqDksHNXpAGQKrSKWGpxdSBmcqGOW#/registration). 

This group is sponsored by more than 60 Massachusetts public libraries.

This program will not be recorded.

Registration required via Zoom link.

This series is kindly sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library and for questions, Email jhlady@milton.ocln.org

Drop in and join Ms Elaine and Buddy in the Story Hour Room for rhymes, songs and stories for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, ages 0-5.

Drop in and join Ms Elaine and Buddy in the Story Hour Room for rhymes, songs and stories for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, ages 0-5.
 

Join an instructor from Pop-Up Art School for an in-person art class!  Learn about the animator Lottie Reiniger, a pioneer of silhouette animation and create your own shadow box theater. Using a story you already know, or one from your imagination, you'll make silhouettes of characters and props. The theater will be lit from behind by the light on a smartphone or flashlight.

For ages 8-12. Registration is required and limited to 15 participants. Sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library.

The Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association-Boston Chapter is a not-for-profit professional organization supporting the continuing education, leadership, networking, and care provided by Boston- and Southern New England RNs in the area of cardiovascular disease management and prevention. This fall we will be giving a 1-hour talk on how professionals (RN, NP, MD, and others) can best communicate risk of cardiovascular events to those affected by different stages of disease. 

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! 

Please call the Reference desk at (617) 898-4964 for questions and if you would like to be added to the coordinator's list for updates, Email jhlady@milton.ocln.org and she will connect you with the group.  This program is kindly sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library and is free and open to all.

Rhymes, songs, and stories for the littlest library lovers....Baby Rhyme Time is just  for infants up to 12 months (with an adult, of course, but no older siblings, please)
Drop in and join Ms Elaine and Buddy for a fun time!

Ms. Sara and Ms. Tory are excited to present Saturday Sillies - a weekly rotation of activities tailored just for kids ages 0-5! Join us in the Story Hour Room every Saturday morning for crafts, free play, and storytime sing-a-longs.

This week we are featuring: Free Play! 

There will be a one-hour in person concert this afternoon in our Keys Community Room with the talented classical cellist Catarina Ferreira, who will be accompanied by pianist Ines Andrade.    The repertoire will include pieces by Schumann, Fragoso, Debussy and Fernando Lopes-Graca.

Described by the Singapore Times as creating a "beautiful singing tone on the cello," Portuguese cellist Catarina Ferreira has presented herself as a solo, chamber and orchestra cellist in many international venues, including these countries: the United States, South Korea, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Japan, Malysia, Mexico, Singapore, Italy and The Netherlands.  Catarina currently teaches cello at Milton Academy in Milton, and freelances with several Boston-based ensembles and orchestras, including the Worcester Symphony, the Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra, and the Plymouth Philharmonic and Chorus of Westerly, Rhode Island.  She recently performed with her duo at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum and at The Goethe Institute in Boston.  Before moving to the Boston area, Catarina was a regular orchestra member of the Santa Rosa Symphony, the Oakland Symphony, Symphony San Jose, Santa Cruz Symphony, Pocket Opera andshe was  "Assistant Cellist" at the California Pops Orchestra from 2015-2021.  She loves varied music genres and cultures, and served as principal cellist for multiple Broadway productions.  She was also a member of a Chinese music group that led her to perform at Disney Hall in L.A. and at the Herbst Theater in San Francisco.  Ms. Ferreira also appeared in a Hewlett-Packard (HP) commercial where she played a cello built using HP's 3D printer. She holds a Masters in Music from the Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University, and a Bachelors of Music from the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester, UK.  For more information, go to: www.catarinaferreira.co

Ines Andrade is a Portuguese pianist who performs regularly as a soloist and chamber musician, having presented concerts throughout Europe, North America, China Singapore, and Cape Verde.  Recent engagements include appearances at the Bay Chamber Concerts, All-Steinway, the All Together Gala, the Boston Festival of Jewish Music, Cistermusica, Festival Internazionale di Musica de Pordenone, and performances in venues such as Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall in NYC, The Espalande (Singapore), Shenzhen Concert Hal (China), Centro Cultural de Belem (Portugal), and Alexander Girardi Hall (Italy)  She has been praised for her "wonderful musicianship" and "excellent technique" (by the Diario de Noticias) after her performance of Grieg's Piano Concerto with the Lisbon Sinfonietta Orchestra.  Ines has also appeared as a soloist with the NYU Symphony Orchestra, the Portuguese Philharmonic Orchestra, the MPMP Orchestra, and the Lisbon National Conservatory Orchestra, among others.  She is a member of the ensemble Virtuoso Soloists, and has recorded fr MEP Italia, Framart, and MPMP.  She was also invited to participate in a documentary called: "A Vida Breve de Antonio Fragoso" for the Portuguese TV channel RTP.  She has taught piano, chamber music, music theory and ear training at NYU, Boston University, EKS Music School, Kingsley Montessori School, and Escola Superior de Musica de Lisboa (Portugal).  Ines holds a Bachelor of Music and a Master's in Piano Performance and Pedagogy from Escola Superior de Musica de Lisboa, and a Masters degree from New York University.  She also completed her Doctor of Musical Arts at Boston University, and is a laureate o the 013 steinhardt Concerto Competition and the 2011 Portuguese Young Musicians Prize.  

This will be a wonderful event and we encourage to attend, as it is also appropriate for all ages.  No registration is required and this event is free and open to all.  Please join us for a very inspiring and enjoyable afternoon!

This program is kindly sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library and  for questions, please Email jhlady@milton.ocln.org or call the Reference Dept. at (617) 898-4964.  We hope to see you there!

The Poop Museum is the place to come if you’re curious and have questions about poop, and also, if like Susie Maguire, you LOVE poop! Susie works at The Poop Museum and is a poop expert who thinks poop is THE most interesting subject in the world. She has studied poop for years and loves nothing more than sharing her expansive knowledge of poop with the children of the world.

At The Poop Museum, children learn many fantastic, fabulous and fun facts about human, animal and insect poop, many of which truly amaze and surprise. Just a few of the poopers the children will meet, include:
- the world’s messiest pooper
- the animal that has poop attack power
- the animal that can poop every color of the rainbow
- and many, many more

At The Poop Museum, children learn A LOT, but they also laugh a lot ... because ... well ... our subject is poop and Susie has found a wonderful way to blend solid science, with the silliness that kids love.

Registration is required and will open two weeks before the program date. This program is for kids ages 4-9 and will take place in the Story Hour Room. Thank you to the Friends of the Milton Public  Library for sponsoring this event.

Stories for ages 3-8. Miss Sara will offer this storytime live on Zoom. PJ's welcome; silly stuff is guaranteed!

Registration is required; a Zoom link will be sent out to all registered participants at 6pm on the day of the program.

This presentation is for writers who are working on a manuscript and dream of one day publishing it. We’ll talk about the massive changes that have swept through the publishing industry, and the opportunities and challenges that have resulted for authors. The presentation is designed to help writers make informed decisions and plan their path to publication.

Presenters:

• Hallie Ephron (http://hallieephron.com), Milton’s 2023-2024 Dr. Herb Voigt Writer in Residence, is the New York Times bestselling author of 16 traditionally published books, including eleven mystery novels and Edgar Award finalist Writing & Selling Your Mystery Novel.
• Sharon Ward (https://sharonward.com) is the author of self-published books including six thrillers and an information-packed guide to self-publishing, Smart Self-Publishing Strategies.​

Register online for SPUB Club! Our Super Popular, Unbelievable Book Club is a read-aloud book club on Zoom for kids in grades 2-6. Miss Sara will read a few chapters of a book each week; your job is to listen, do a hands-on activity of your choice at home (we recommend Play-Doh or drawing), and have fun!  Registration is required and limited to 25 computers. Registrants will receive Zoom connection info on the day of the program.

Join Ms. Tory for a storytime full of music and dancing located in the Keys Room on the Lower Level of the Library.

(This program repeats at 10:45. Pick whichever time works best for you!)

Join Ms. Tory for a storytime full of music and dancing located in the Keys Room on the Lower Level of the Library.

(This is a repeat of today's 10:00am program. Pick whichever time works best for you!) 

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.

Naturalist and photographer Bob Michelson will give a Zoom talk this evening about the Eastern Wild Turkey (NOT the kind of turkey you might have at Thanksgiving....) and how it co-exists with people in New England and elsewhere.  These pesky birds are all over Massachusetts and can be pretty intimidating when a group of them interacts with humans! 

Eastern wild turkeys were re-introduced to the United States over 30 years ago.  The population has now grown to the point these large upland game birds are everywhere, and in every neighborhood throughout their range - so much so that there are now frequent encounters by people from aggressive turkeys.  Researchers with the Univeristy of Maine are looking to find out how we can better co-exist with these animals, while looking at their life history, and at several diseases being discovered during their research efforts.

Follow biologists through the lens of wildlife photographer Michelson as he documents the entire life history of this species, and tells us about research efforts in Maine.  This educational presentation is appropriate for placement in the Information/Outreach arm of the Northeast Wildlife Conference..  

Participation requires advance registration here, and once signed up, you will receive the Zoom link on the day of the event.  Kindly sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library, and this is free and open to all

We hope you will join us, to learn more about this fascinating bird  - in this Thanksgiving season (with your store-bought bird...!).  For questions, Email jhlady@milton.ocln.org or call the Reference Dept. (617-898-4964).  

Drop in and join Ms Elaine and Buddy in the Story Hour Room for rhymes, songs and stories for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, ages 0-5.

Drop in and join Ms Elaine and Buddy in the Story Hour Room for rhymes, songs and stories for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, ages 0-5.
 

Calling all builders! Join Ms. Tory at LEGO Club on the Lower Level of the Library in the Keys Community Room. Construct a themed LEGO scene, and then find your finished creations on display in the Children's Room!

For ages 6-12. Registration for this in-person session is required and limited, and will open two weeks prior to the event.

NOTE: This evening meeting is a repeat of the career topic discussed on the morning of 11/1.

The Massachusetts Library Collaborative’s 50+ Job Seekers Group meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM via Zoom.  (These early evening sessions repeat the same topic already discussed in the AM one week prior.)  If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a new career direction, re-entering the job market after a long employment gap, or recently retired and looking for your “Encore Career,” this networking group program is perfect for you!  Remember, 85% of jobs are found through networking!

Join us in a professional forum for networking with peers in a safe and comfortable environment conducive to developing new relationships and developing skills and strategies to help in your career transition.  Each meeting features a new topic.  Meetings include a presentation and interactive workshop on topics relevant to career transition, guest speakers, access to hiring managers, small group breakout rooms to network, and 1-on-1 coaching guidance.  Participating on a regular basis will give job seekers the many tools and strategies needed for a successful job search.

Each biweekly meeting is facilitated by Deborah Hope, MBA, PCIC, an experienced executive career coach.  Deborah is a former Fortune 500 executive, investment banker and entrepreneur.  She transitioned to executive coaching over 12 years ago.  Deborah has coached with Harvard Business School Executive Education programs and the Massachusetts Conference for Women.  She has been trained or certified in a variety of coaching models and assessment tools.  Deborah has facilitated 50+ job seekers networking groups since 2016.

This week’s topic (November 8th) is: "Thinking Outside the Box" (Panel Discussion).

Here is the ZOOM link for the evening session.  link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIkce2oqzMjHdLnGzU6cIH_fySdf0XznahE#/registration. 

This group is sponsored by more than 60 Massachusetts public libraries.

This program will not be recorded.

Registration required via Zoom link.

This series is kindly sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library and for questions, Email jhlady@milton.ocln.org

Kids ages 6-12 are invited to join Ms. Tory in the Story Hour Room for an hour of gaming with our Nintendo Switch!

No registration is required. All experience levels around gaming are welcome

meeting

Stories for ages 3-8. Miss Sara will offer this storytime live on Zoom. PJ's welcome; silly stuff is guaranteed!

Registration is required; a Zoom link will be sent out to all registered participants at 6pm on the day of the program.

Register online for SPUB Club! Our Super Popular, Unbelievable Book Club is a read-aloud book club on Zoom for kids in grades 2-6. Miss Sara will read a few chapters of a book each week; your job is to listen, do a hands-on activity of your choice at home (we recommend Play-Doh or drawing), and have fun!  Registration is required and limited to 25 computers. Registrants will receive Zoom connection info on the day of the program.

Join Ms. Tory for a storytime full of music and dancing located in the Keys Room on the Lower Level of the Library.

(This program repeats at 10:45. Pick whichever time works best for you!)

Join Ms. Tory for a storytime full of music and dancing located in the Keys Room on the Lower Level of the Library.

(This is a repeat of today's 10:00am program. Pick whichever time works best for you!) 

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.

Join us this evening for a one-hour gentle fluid yoga class with instructor Sheila Armstrong starting at 7 PM in the Keys Community Room.  We will practice asanas (yoga poses) and breathing techniques to come into the present moment, and create more space in our minds and bodies.  Please dress comfortably and bring a yoga mat and a water bottle, and anything else that might make you more comfortable during class - a towel or blanket, blocks (if you have them), or a strap.  Masks are optional and this program is suitable for ages 13 and up.

Sheila lives in Milton and is a 200-hour registered yoga instructor and a certified Reiki healer.  Her love of yoga started in the late 1990s when she was looking for a way to get grounded after finishing college and starting a new job as a middle school teacher.  She believes that anyone can benefit from the calm and presence gained while practicing yoga, and hopes to help people take these benefits with them into their lives off the mat as well.

You must register in advance to attend so please sign up here, and a reminder Email will be sent to you a day or so before the class.  Registration opens about 3 weeks beforehand.

For questions, Email jhlady@ocln.org or call the Reference Dept. at (617) 898-4964.  We hope to see you there!

The Massachusetts Library Collaborative’s 50+ Job Seekers Group meets on the lst and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30 to 11:30 AM via Zoom.  If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a new career direction, re-entering the job market after a long employment gap, or recently retired and looking for your “Encore Career,” this networking group program is perfect for you!  Remember, 85% of jobs are found through networking!

Join us in a professional forum for networking with peers in a safe and comfortable environment conducive to developing new relationships and developing skills and strategies to help in your career transition.  Each meeting features a new topic.  Meetings include a presentation and interactive workshop on topics relevant to career transition, guest speakers, access to hiring managers, small group breakout rooms to network, and 1-on-1 coaching guidance.  Participating on a regular basis will give job seekers the many tools and strategies needed for a successful job search.

Each biweekly meeting is facilitated by Deborah Hope, MBA, PCIC, an experienced executive career coach.  Deborah is a former Fortune 500 executive, investment banker and entrepreneur.  She transitioned to executive coaching over 12 years ago.  Deborah has coached with Harvard Business School Executive Education programs and the Massachusetts Conference for Women.  She has been trained or certified in a variety of coaching models and assessment tools.  Deborah has facilitated 50+ job seekers networking groups since 2016.

This week’s topic (November 15th) is: "Interview Strategies & Preparation."

Register directly on Zoom HERE (https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcoceivqDksHNXpAGQKrSKWGpxdSBmcqGOW#/registration). 

This group is sponsored by more than 60 Massachusetts public libraries.

This program will not be recorded.

Registration required via Zoom link.

This series is kindly sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library and for questions, Email jhlady@milton.ocln.org

Location: Virtual

Drop in and join Ms Elaine and Buddy in the Story Hour Room for rhymes, songs and stories for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, ages 0-5.

Drop in and join Ms Elaine and Buddy in the Story Hour Room for rhymes, songs and stories for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, ages 0-5.
 

There will be a free screening tonight of the 2021 film "Stillwater," starring Matt Damon and Abigal Breslin.  Please note that this movie is 2 hours, 20 minutes long, so will be starting early - at 5:45 PM.

This film is not suitable for children, and is rated R for "violence, sexual content, profanity and alcohol/drug use."  

The story centers around unemployed roughneck Bill Baker (Academy Award winner Matt Damon) who travels from Oklahoma to Marseille to visit his estranged daughter, Allison (played by Abigal Breslin).  Allison is imprisoned for a  murder she claims she did not commit. She seizes on a tip that could exonerate her and presses Bill to engage her legal team.  But Bill - eager to prove his worth and regain his daughter's trust - takes matters into his own hands.  He is quickly stymied by language barriers, cultural differences, and a complicated legal system.  Then, he meets French actress Virginie (Camile Cottin), mother to 8-year-old Maya (Lilou Siauvaud).  

This is what movie reviewer Frederico Furzan of Movie-Blogger.com (3/30/23) says about it:

"This is an Oklahoma working-class man who puts everything aside to head over to France to support his daughter.  You can see he's broken inside.  Years and years of supporting what's left of his family and now he's gotta face a father's worst fear: seeing his child waste away her life in prison.  She claims to be innocent and he believes her above anything else.  When there's a chance for release (and salvation), he blindly considers it.  Bill Baker's so deep inside his agenda, he changes his life to prove his daughter is innocent."........ "Stillwater is pure drama that turns into a crime thriller when you least expect it.  This is Matt Damon's best performance in the last 10 years."

We encourage you to join us for a very good film (and bring snacks..).  We hope to see you there!

This program is kindly sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library and is free and open to all.  Questions?  Email jhlady@milton.ocln.org or call the Reference Dept. at (617) 898-4964.  

Join Ms. Tory in the Story Hour Room for an hour of STEM free play with our Makerspace Cart! 

No registration is required. 

Read what the celebrities are reading: join Celebrity Book Club! Library staff members Sara Truog & 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).

This month we are reading 

This program will be offered in a hybrid format. Please indicate your preference for in-person vs. virtual (Zoom) when you register.

Naval Historian Bob Begin discusses the loss of the USS Quincy.

Check out our Take-and-Make craft program for ages 3-5! Pick up an easy DIY craft, take it home, and make at your leisure. Please share your creations on our FB page or tag us on Instagram!

Register to pick up a craft supply bag on Friday, November 17 between 9am and 5pm, and make it together whenever you like!

This month, we will make: Torn Paper Turkeys.

* These are librarian-made takeaway supplies that are provided for a home-based activity shared between caregiver and child.  This is not a Zoom program. Sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library.

Rhymes, songs, and stories for the littlest library lovers....Baby Rhyme Time is just  for infants up to 12 months (with an adult, of course, but no older siblings, please)
Drop in and join Ms Elaine and Buddy for a fun time!

Ms. Sara and Ms. Tory are excited to present Saturday Sillies - a weekly rotation of activities tailored just for kids ages 0-5! Join us in the Story Hour Room every Saturday morning for crafts, free play, and storytime sing-a-longs.

This week we are featuring: sing-along with Franc Graham!

(This program repeats at 10:45. Please pick whichever time works best for you!) 

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! 

Please call the Reference desk at (617) 898-4964 for questions and if you would like to be added to the coordinator's Email updates list, Email jhlady@milton.ocln.org and she will connect you with the group.  This program is kindly sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library and is free and open to all.

Ms. Sara and Ms. Tory are excited to present Saturday Sillies - a weekly rotation of activities tailored just for kids ages 0-5! Join us in the Story Hour Room every Saturday morning for crafts, free play, and storytime sing-a-longs.

This week we are featuring: sing-along with Franc Graham!

(This program is a repeat of the 10:00AM session. Please pick whichever time works best for you!) 

This will be a felting workshop with Pop-Up Art School to make your very own lovely poinsettia!  Please come and enjoy the company of other crafters to needle felt with instructor Lisa Walker and create a fun and pretty crafted picture.  There will be step-by-step images shown behind the teacher on the big screen too during the class, to help you fashion this colorful winter felted piece.   A poinsettia is described as: "...a  small Mexican shrub with large showy bracts, surrounding the small yellow flowers, popular as a houseplant..."    You will take home a nice winter piece to enjoy or to give as a gift from this class.

Advance registration is required as space is limited so please sign up here, and we will be checking people in at the door.  For questions, Email jhlady@milton.ocln.org or call the Reference Dept. at (617) 898-4964.  We hope you will join us for a fun festive activity this Fall!

This program is kindly sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library and is free and open to all.  However, it is geared to those over the age of 12 years.

Kids in rising Grades 1-5 who want to practice reading aloud are invited to come meet and read to a lovable (and a very good listener!) volunteer dog.  Each child will have the opportunity to read to the dog in a private session for ten minutes to practice reading skills.

Registration is required and limited, and will open two weeks before the event.

Stories for ages 3-8. Miss Sara will offer this storytime live on Zoom. PJ's welcome; silly stuff is guaranteed!

Registration is required; a Zoom link will be sent out to all registered participants at 6pm on the day of the program.

Susan Jarvis class

Register online for SPUB Club! Our Super Popular, Unbelievable Book Club is a read-aloud book club on Zoom for kids in grades 2-6. Miss Sara will read a few chapters of a book each week; your job is to listen, do a hands-on activity of your choice at home (we recommend Play-Doh or drawing), and have fun!  Registration is required and limited to 25 computers. Registrants will receive Zoom connection info on the day of the program.

Join Ms. Tory for a storytime full of music and dancing located in the Keys Room on the Lower Level of the Library.

(This program repeats at 10:45. Pick whichever time works best for you!)

Join Ms. Tory for a storytime full of music and dancing located in the Keys Room on the Lower Level of the Library.

(This is a repeat of today's 10:00am program. Pick whichever time works best for you!) 

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.

Introducing a Take-and-Make craft program for older kids, ages 6-11! Pick up a DIY craft, take it home, and make at your leisure. This week, we will make Handprint Acorn Lacing.

Register to pick up a craft supply bag on November 17 between 9am and 5pm, and make it whenever you like! Registration is required and limited.

*The Library provides these supplies for a home-based activity. Thank you to the Friends of the Milton Public Library for sponsoring this program.

Ms. Sara and Ms. Tory are excited to present Saturday Sillies - a weekly rotation of activities tailored just for kids ages 0-5! Join us in the Story Hour Room every Saturday morning for crafts, free play, and storytime sing-a-longs.

This week we are featuring: crafting!

Stories for ages 3-8. Miss Sara will offer this storytime live on Zoom. PJ's welcome; silly stuff is guaranteed!

Registration is required; a Zoom link will be sent out to all registered participants at 6pm on the day of the program.

Register online for SPUB Club! Our Super Popular, Unbelievable Book Club is a read-aloud book club on Zoom for kids in grades 2-6. Miss Sara will read a few chapters of a book each week; your job is to listen, do a hands-on activity of your choice at home (we recommend Play-Doh or drawing), and have fun!  Registration is required and limited to 25 computers. Registrants will receive Zoom connection info on the day of the program.

Join Ms. Tory for a storytime full of music and dancing located in the Keys Room on the Lower Level of the Library.

(This program repeats at 10:45. Pick whichever time works best for you!)

Join Ms. Tory for a storytime full of music and dancing located in the Keys Room on the Lower Level of the Library.

(This is a repeat of today's 10:00am program. Pick whichever time works best for you!) 

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.

Drop in and join Ms Elaine and Buddy in the Story Hour Room for rhymes, songs and stories for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, ages 0-5.

Drop in and join Ms Elaine and Buddy in the Story Hour Room for rhymes, songs and stories for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, ages 0-5.
 

Calling all Graphic Novel fans! Join Ms. Tory each month for this new book club where we will discuss graphic novels and comics.

This month we are reading: TBA

Request a copy through the OCLN catalog, or pick up a reserved copy in the MPL Children's Room to read before the meeting date. This program is geared for Grades 3-5. Registration for this in-person session is required and limited, and will open three weeks prior to the event.

NOTE: This evening meeting is a repeat of the career topic discussed on the morning of 11/15..

The Massachusetts Library Collaborative’s 50+ Job Seekers Group meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM via Zoom.  (These early evening sessions repeat the same topic already discussed in the AM one week prior.)  If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a new career direction, re-entering the job market after a long employment gap, or recently retired and looking for your “Encore Career,” this networking group program is perfect for you!  Remember, 85% of jobs are found through networking!

Join us in a professional forum for networking with peers in a safe and comfortable environment conducive to developing new relationships and developing skills and strategies to help in your career transition.  Each meeting features a new topic.  Meetings include a presentation and interactive workshop on topics relevant to career transition, guest speakers, access to hiring managers, small group breakout rooms to network, and 1-on-1 coaching guidance.  Participating on a regular basis will give job seekers the many tools and strategies needed for a successful job search.

Each biweekly meeting is facilitated by Deborah Hope, MBA, PCIC, an experienced executive career coach.  Deborah is a former Fortune 500 executive, investment banker and entrepreneur.  She transitioned to executive coaching over 12 years ago.  Deborah has coached with Harvard Business School Executive Education programs and the Massachusetts Conference for Women.  She has been trained or certified in a variety of coaching models and assessment tools.  Deborah has facilitated 50+ job seekers networking groups since 2016.

This week’s topic (November 29th) is: "Interview Strategies & Preparation."

Here is the ZOOM link for the evening session.  link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIkce2oqzMjHdLnGzU6cIH_fySdf0XznahE#/registration. 

This group is sponsored by more than 60 Massachusetts public libraries.

This program will not be recorded.

Registration required via Zoom link.

This series is kindly sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library and for questions, Email jhlady@milton.ocln.org

Location: Virtual

Rhymes, songs, and stories for the littlest library lovers....Baby Rhyme Time is just  for infants up to 12 months (with an adult, of course, but no older siblings, please)
Drop in and join Ms Elaine and Buddy for a fun time!

Ms. Sara and Ms. Tory are excited to present Saturday Sillies - a weekly rotation of activities tailored just for kids ages 0-5! Join us in the Story Hour Room every Saturday morning for crafts, free play, and storytime sing-a-longs.

This week we are featuring: yoga with Jill!

(This program repeats at 10:45. Pick whichever time works best for you!)

Ms. Sara and Ms. Tory are excited to present Saturday Sillies - a weekly rotation of activities tailored just for kids ages 0-5! Join us in the Story Hour Room every Saturday morning for crafts, free play, and storytime sing-a-longs.

This week we are featuring: yoga with Jill!

(This program is a repeat of the 10:00AM session. Pick whichever time works best for you!)

"The Mia Bellas" from the Riverside Theatre in Hyde Park will entertain us this afternoon with a one-hour song and dance performance to celebrate the holidays.  This all-female troupe is a group of young singers who harmonize beautifully and will charm us with their fun repertoire.  They will present songs of the season to get us all in the mood for this enjoyable time of year!

No signup is required - just please come and bring your family and friends for some festive revelry!  This program is kindly sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library and is appropriate for all ages.  We hope to see you there!

Kids in rising Grades 1-5 who want to practice reading aloud are invited to come meet and read to a lovable (and a very good listener!) volunteer dog.  Each child will have the opportunity to read to the dog in a private session for ten minutes to practice reading skills.

Registration is required and limited, and will open two weeks before the event.

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 Sunday, December 3 from 2-3:30 pm.  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 December is TBA.

In order to participate, please take these simple steps:

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

This will be an in-person program: participants will be in the Keys Room, sharing food in a socially distanced format. Space is limited and advance registration is required. Registration will open on September 13. Once you register you will receive more details about the club.  Bon Appetit!

Stories for ages 3-8. Miss Sara will offer this storytime live on Zoom. PJ's welcome; silly stuff is guaranteed!

Registration is required; a Zoom link will be sent out to all registered participants at 6pm on the day of the program.

Register online for SPUB Club! Our Super Popular, Unbelievable Book Club is a read-aloud book club on Zoom for kids in grades 2-6. Miss Sara will read a few chapters of a book each week; your job is to listen, do a hands-on activity of your choice at home (we recommend Play-Doh or drawing), and have fun!  Registration is required and limited to 25 computers. Registrants will receive Zoom connection info on the day of the program.

Join Ms. Tory for a storytime full of music and dancing located in the Keys Room on the Lower Level of the Library.

(This program repeats at 10:45. Pick whichever time works best for you!)

Join Ms. Tory for a storytime full of music and dancing located in the Keys Room on the Lower Level of the Library.

(This is a repeat of today's 10:00am program. Pick whichever time works best for you!) 

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 Massachusetts Library Collaborative’s 50+ Job Seekers Group meets on the lst and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30 to 11:30 AM via Zoom.  If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a new career direction, re-entering the job market after a long employment gap, or recently retired and looking for your “Encore Career,” this networking group program is perfect for you!  Remember, 85% of jobs are found through networking!

Join us in a professional forum for networking with peers in a safe and comfortable environment conducive to developing new relationships and developing skills and strategies to help in your career transition.  Each meeting features a new topic.  Meetings include a presentation and interactive workshop on topics relevant to career transition, guest speakers, access to hiring managers, small group breakout rooms to network, and 1-on-1 coaching guidance.  Participating on a regular basis will give job seekers the many tools and strategies needed for a successful job search.

Each biweekly meeting is facilitated by Deborah Hope, MBA, PCIC, an experienced executive career coach.  Deborah is a former Fortune 500 executive, investment banker and entrepreneur.  She transitioned to executive coaching over 12 years ago.  Deborah has coached with Harvard Business School Executive Education programs and the Massachusetts Conference for Women.  She has been trained or certified in a variety of coaching models and assessment tools.  Deborah has facilitated 50+ job seekers networking groups since 2016.

This week’s topic (December 6) is: "Networking 2.0" (Panel Discussion)

Register directly on Zoom HERE (https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcoceivqDksHNXpAGQKrSKWGpxdSBmcqGOW#/registration). 

This group is sponsored by more than 60 Massachusetts public libraries.

This program will not be recorded.

Registration required via Zoom link.

This series is kindly sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library and for questions, Email jhlady@milton.ocln.org

Drop in and join Ms Elaine and Buddy in the Story Hour Room for rhymes, songs and stories for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, ages 0-5.