Milton artist Jed Sutter will show a nice exhibit in our Wotiz Gallery which may be viewed from November lst through December 31st.   This display will include trolley paintings, some pieces describing the Eustis Estate's special characteristics and more.  

Mr. Sutter grew up on the Maine Coast in the 1960s and 1970s. He came to Massachusetts after college and many years later, he started painting.  He paints in a representational style, between realism and impressionism.  He has worked in acrylics, gouache, watercolor and oils.  He is drawn to the seashore; to reflections in glass, water, etc., to urban landscapes, to bridges, and especially to the MBTA trolley cars that rumble behind his house in Milton..  Jed's work is held in private collections, has won awards in three mediums, and has shown in numerous juried art shows and in galleries in Massachusetts and Maine.  His work is on display at the Wright Gallery in Kennebunkport, Maine, and at The Switch Co-op in Hyde Park, Massachusetts.  Jed does original paintings and accepts commissions for personalized work.  

This is what he says about his artwork:  I am a self-taught realist painter working most frequently in acrylics but also in watercolor, gouache, and oil. A favorite subject of mine is the neighborhood trolley that runs behind my house on its way between Mattapan Square and Ashmont Station.   I love the shape, classic lines and how it interacts with its environment.  As much as the MBTA labors to maintain it, the trolley's days are numbered and I feel a tug to paint it each time I hear it rumble to a stop.  Next, I've been quite taken by one of Milton's hidden gems, the Eustis Estate.  I attended a paint-out there in 2022 and grew more and more interested in large and small details that make it so unique.  I've gone through the house and around the grounds and have painted this detail and that - small bites of a great feast.  Last, I take the opportunity in this show to share some of my views of Milton, Boston and beyond.  Not the usual postcard view, but the ones that give me a sense of place.  I hope you enjoy my work which can be seen also at the Switch Co-op in Hyde Park and at the Wright Gallery in Kennebunkport, Maine."   

There will be a free and open reception held in the Wotiz Gallery on Monday, 11/20, from 6-8 PM and everyone is invited to come meet the artist.  We hope you might join us at the MPL this month to view some lovely art!

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: Stepping Stones by Lucy Knisley

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

This is a meeting between the Chairmen of the Local Historic Study Committee and the Warrant Commission to work out final details on the LHDSC proposal to make Milton Village the first named local historic district in Milton MA

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.

Milton Girl Scouts invites you to bring a friend or make a new one as we do a fun activity and learn about Girl Scouts. Girl Scout staff and local volunteers will lead a fun, age-appropriate activity for future Girl Scouts, and after, staff will answer your questions and discuss how to begin your year of adventure, wonder, and FUN!  This session is for kindergarten aged youth interested in learning about Girl Scouts and their caregiver.