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Events List - Milton Public Library

Events List

  
Wednesday September 4, 2024 - Thursday October 31, 2024
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Wotiz Gallery Exhibit: Artwork by the Students of Beth Neville
From September lst through October 31st, the MPL will be showing a collection of artwork by the adult students of Milton instructor Beth Neville.  Beth recently celebrated 60 years working in the art world with her business Neville Art Enterprises.
 
Pastels, watercolors, acrylics, oils, pens, pencils and poetry attract adult students to Beth's Tuesday Adult Art Classes. The public is invited to a  celebratory reception Thursday, September 12th, from 6 to 8 p.m.
 
The subjects students paint and draw are as diverse as the materials they choose to use. Janice Shamon prefers to paint her nephews using acrylics.  Keven McLaughlin is attracted to broad landscape vistas and turbulent skies using oils. Sheila Monks writes poetry and illustrates her poems with colored pen line drawings.  Kirsten MacLean uses watercolors, as did her Grandmother, an illustrator.  Her topics often explore vivid sunsets, boats, and seashores.  John McLaughlin (not related to Kevin!) likes animals and sea creatures. His watercolor of a tall lighthouse with setting sun leads into the Modernist tradition. 
 
The student who explores the most diverse styles and topics is Andy Beliveau. His sources are photographs and paintings by great masters, but the resulting art work is uniquely his own.  Brian Conroy also uses master painters as inspiration. His interpretation of Monet’s “Burning of the Houses of Parliament” is a freely painted vision.  Christophe Van Diet also finds inspiration in masters like Van Gogh, but some of his work is based on the Blue Hills.   Mary Driscoll and Sheila O’Donnell share an interest in landscapes, seashores, and nature and both use oil paints. 
 
Three students who have used watercolors in the past,  Patty Harrington, Mary Frances Kane, and Martha Cotton,  have switched to oils and are enjoying the free brushstrokes and overlaying of the oil paint.  Staying with pens and watercolor,  Loretta Britt and Anne Dooley prefer to work with an “illustration” style, using watercolor to define flowers, vases, doorways, and trees.  Then they use black pen to crisp up the design with an outline.  The small drawings are delightful and Anne uses hers to make pretty greeting cards. Heather Putnam uses water color and loves Vermont scenes and storefronts . Lana Agnew is the sole pastel artist.  She also studies pastel with Laurinda O’Connor and helpfully shares her learning experiences with the class. The newest member of the group is Judith Warner, an experienced painter, who brings an aggressive modernist style to the painting scene with her brightly colored oil paints. 
 
The exhibit will also include a watercolor by beloved member Kevin Elsden, who passed away in late July.   We encourage everyone to come enjoy this display during the month of September, and to attend the reception on 9/12 at 6 PM so that you might meet some of the artists as well.

Questions about applying for an exhibit here at the MPL?  Email jhlady@milton.ocln.org or call the Reference Dept. at (617) 898-4964 for an application.  We have a few openings in 2025.

CONTACT:  Jean Hlady  (617) 898-4964  jhlady@milton.ocln.org
LOCATION: Wotiz Gallery
Thursday October 17, 2024
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Let's Craft: Pasta Art, Ages 4+
1:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Happy National Pasta Day! Celebrate by joining Ms. Tory in the Story Hour Room and creating your very own art masterpiece using a variety of pasta. 

This is an all-day, drop-in program. No registration is required. Thank you to the Friends of the Milton Public Library for sponsoring this event.

CONTACT:  Children's Department  617-898-4957  child@milton.ocln.org
LOCATION: Story Hour Room
 
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MGC meeting
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Community non profit 

CONTACT:  Mary Riffe hiss  8573044123  Maryriffe@comcast.net
LOCATION: Conference Room
 
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Are you ready for Retirement?
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Do you have a plan to help maximize your retirement income and avoid outliving your savings? Join us for a special presentation while we discuss the following important topics for those in or nearing retirement:

  • The Secure Act 2.0 — what is it and how might it impact your retirement savings plan
  • Why today’s current economic environment may be one of the most challenging to retire and what to do about it.
  • How you may be able to create guaranteed income in retirement and protect your savings from market volatility.*
  • Steps to help avoid one of the biggest worries of Baby Boomers—running out of money in retirement.
  • Social Security timing and claiming strategies to help maximize your benefits.
  • How to help preserve your assets to create a lasting legacy for your loved ones.
  • And MUCH more!
CONTACT:  Greg Lavelle  5087700207  Jess@mycbp.com
LOCATION: Keys Community Room
Friday October 18, 2024
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Baby Rhyme Time 0-12 months
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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!

 

CONTACT:  Children's Room  617-898-4957  child@milton.ocln.org
LOCATION: Story Hour Room
 
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Switch Freeplay
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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.

CONTACT:  Tyler Vachon    tvachon@ocln.org
LOCATION: Library 2nd Floor
Saturday October 19, 2024
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Saturday Sillies, Ages 0-5
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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: Tumblebook shorts!

CONTACT:  Children's Department  617-898-4957  michild@ocln.org
LOCATION: Story Hour Room
 
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Library Knitting Group
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

An informal knitting group will meet at the library which offers an opportunity for people to get together, bring a project to work on, and have others nearby for occasional advice.   Knitters and all other fiber artists are invited to attend.  Please note that this is not a knitting class for beginners, but instead an opportunity to share current knitting projects with others, to make new friends, and to learn tips and tricks at the same time.

If you would like to be added to the coordinator's Email list for updates, send a message to 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, but is geared mostly to adult knitters.  No advance registration is required - just come, work on your project, and meet new friends!

 

 

 

CONTACT:  Jean Hlady  (617) 898-4964  jhlady@ocln.org
LOCATION: Conference Room
 
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Jack & Jill, Inc. Meeting
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Meeting of nonprofit group members (elementary-aged children) to learn about history of voting rights

CONTACT:  Giselle Joffre  2035006894  gigipinto@yahoo.com
 
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Adult Craft Workshop: Reverse Painting - Choose Your Own Image
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

There will be a free 1.5 hour craft workshop for adults held this afternoon in our Keys Community Room, starting at 2 PM, with an instructor from Pop-up Art School.  

The project will be '"reverse painting" where you learn about this centuries-old art form to reverse glass painting and create your own lovely piece.

Choose from three images and paint it using acrylic paint on clear acetate.  Reverse painting techniques have been used since the 16th century.  In reverse painting, the details are painted first and then the large shapes are created.  It's the reverse order of how one usually paints on paper or canvas where we start with the background, add medium to large shapes and then details.  Once the image has been painted, it is viewed from the opposite side through the clear acetate.  This is a fun class and space is limited, so please sign up in advance here, which is required to attend.  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.

CONTACT:  Jean Hlady  617-898-4964  jhlady@milton.ocln.org
LOCATION: Keys Community Room
The registration period has ended.
 
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Cookbook Club for Kids!, Ages 6-12*
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Attention to our younger chefs! Ms. Tory invites you and a grownup to our very first Cookbook Club for Kids!  Each club meeting will feature a selected children's cookbook, and kids (with grownup help!) will prepare a tasty treat from the book to bring to the Story Hour Room and share. The cookbook chosen for October is Spooky Snacks and Treats by Zac Williams.

In order to participate, please take these simple steps:

  • Please register both your child and their grownup through the library events calendar. Only registered cooks will be able to attend.
  • Visit the Children's Desk to find a reserved copy of this month's cookbook, and select your dish.
  • Once you've chosen your recipe, contact Ms. Tory by email (vfiske@milton.ocln.org) or phone (617-898-4956) to let her know what recipe you’ll be trying so we don't have duplication in the dishes!

This will be an in-person program: participants (both kids and their grownup) will be in the Story Hour Room, sharing food. Space is limited and advance registration is required. Registration will open two weeks before the meeting date. Once you register you will receive more details about the club.  Bon Appetit!

CONTACT:  Children's Department  617-898-4957  child@milton.ocln.org
LOCATION: Story Hour Room
The registration period has ended.
Monday October 21, 2024
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Booked for Lunch
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Join the MPL's choose-your-own-adventure book club for adults: Booked for Lunch!

Once a month, please join Sara Truog, Assistant Director, for a silent book club: a half hour of socializing and eating lunch together, and a half hour of silent reading time. We'll talk about what books we're reading and share our top picks (and maybe the duds too). Participants should bring a bag lunch and a book to read.

This program is for adults only. Registration is required and will open three weeks in advance of the program.

CONTACT:  Sara Truog  617-898-4951  struog@milton.ocln.org
LOCATION: Conference Room
There are 18 spaces available.
 
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Teen TCG Club
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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

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

CONTACT:  Tyler Vachon    tvachon@ocln.org
LOCATION: Library 2nd Floor
 
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Night Owls Storytime, Ages 3-8*
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM

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.

 
CONTACT:  Children's Department  617-898-4957  michild@ocln.org
LOCATION: Virtual
There are 24 spaces available.
 
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Milton Coalition meeting
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Milton Coalition meeting featuring Taylor's Message, an alcohol awareness program presented by Taylor's mom, Kathi Sullivan.

CONTACT:  Margaret Carels  6178771812  mcarels@townofmilton.org
LOCATION: Keys Community Room
 
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AIM General Meeting
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Meeting for members of Affordable Inclusive Milton

CONTACT:  Robert Rosofsky  617-696-9415  robert.rosofsky@verizon.net
LOCATION: Conference Room
 
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SPUB Club, Grades 2-6*
7:15 PM - 7:45 PM

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.

 

CONTACT:  Children's Department  617-898-4957  michild@ocln.org
LOCATION: Virtual
There are 25 spaces available.
Tuesday October 22, 2024
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Ms. Tory's Stories, Ages 0-5
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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!)

CONTACT:  Children's Department  617-898-4957  michild@ocln.org
LOCATION: Keys Community Room
 
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Ms. Tory's Stories, Ages 0-5
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM

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!) 

CONTACT:  Children's Department  617-898-4957  michild@ocln.org
LOCATION: Keys Community Room
 
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Teen D&D
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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

CONTACT:  Tyler Vachon    tvachon@ocln.org
LOCATION: Keys Community Room
 
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Mah-jongg
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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.

CONTACT:  Children's Room  617-698-5757  
 
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Chess with David Vigorito
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
CONTACT:  David Vigorito    dvigorito@msn.com
LOCATION: Conference Room
 
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Books and Plants - Fall Into Reading!
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

So - you ask - what is the connection between books and flowers? Wait until you meet Georgia Lee and Sara Truog!

Fall Into Reading - Presenting Flowers and Books!

Join Library Assistant Director Sara Truog as she shares the latest news about popular Book Clubs hosted at the Library, and ways you can spruce up your own Neighborhood Book Clubs too.  And, don't forget to pick up some great selections for your fall and winter reading list!  

Then, join Milton Garden Club Member Georgia Lee who will show you how to create floral arrangements from foraging your own backyard and maybe also your bookcase!

Don't miss this very fun event!  

Hosted by the Friends of the Milton Public Library

CONTACT:  Connie Spiros  6173651556  cdspiros@comcast.net
LOCATION: Keys Community Room
Wednesday October 23, 2024
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Small Wonders Ages 0-5
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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.

 

CONTACT:  Children's Room  617-898-4957  michild@ocln.org
LOCATION: Story Hour Room
 
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Small Wonders Ages 0-5
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM

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.
 

CONTACT:  Children's Room  617-898-4957  michild@ocln.org
LOCATION: Story Hour Room
 
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Graphic Novel Book Club, Grades 3-5*
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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:The Night Librarian by Christopher Lincoln

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.

CONTACT:  Children's Department  617-898-4957  child@milton.ocln.org
LOCATION: Story Hour Room
There are 12 spaces available.
 
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Financial Literacy Program
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Fraud Prevention for Families with Citizens

During this engaging and interactive session, subject matter experts from Citizens’ Fraud Prevention and Branch Operations will provide valuable insights on some of the most common fraud tactics and strategies to help protect personal data and identity. Whether you are getting ready to open your first bank account or have been banking for decades, this event is great for anyone ages 10-110. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to attend the event with the children and aging loved ones for whom they care and encourage ongoing conversations about fraud prevention after the session.

 

About the Speakers

Erin Donnelly is the Head of Claims Operations at Citizens, a role they have held since 2022. In this capacity, Erin leads a dedicated team of 300 full-time employees and contractors, focusing on investigating and resolving claims for victims of fraud and identity theft. With over 16 years of experience in the financial industry, Erin has developed expertise across a range of areas, including technology, commercial banking, digital innovation, and change management. They currently reside in Barrington, RI, with their wife and 4-year-old daughter. 

 

Jeanne White is the Branch Manager at the East Milton Citizens Branch. She has been in banking for over 15 years. Her passion is getting customers excited about achieving their financial goals and getting to know my customers in the area. She is an avid believer in making sure her customers are educated and proactive in keeping their finances safe and secure.

 

About Citizens Financial Group, Inc.

Citizens Financial Group, Inc. is one of the nation’s oldest and largest financial institutions, with $219.9 billion in assets as of June 30th, 2024. Headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island, Citizens offers a broad range of retail and commercial banking products and services to individuals, small businesses, middle-market companies, large corporations and institutions.  

 

              About the Session

Allegra Murray is the Corporate Giving Operations Manager at Citizens, as well as the founder and co-chair of the company’s Business Resource Group (BRG) for working parents and caregivers, Caring for Citizens. She is a member of the Milton community with a preschooler and a preteen in the Milton Public Schools. The BRG has been piloting new financial literacy programming specifically for families of all ages and Allegra is excited to offer this session to the members of her community!

CONTACT:  Will    
LOCATION: Keys Community Room
There are 57 spaces available.
 
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Teen GSA
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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.

CONTACT:  Tyler Vachon    tvachon@ocln.org
LOCATION: Conference Room
 
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The Superfund in Your Backyard: The Big Neponset Clean Up
6:45 PM - 8:30 PM
Milton Garden Club in partnership with the Milton Public Library presents:
Ian Cooke, Executive Director of The Neponset River Watershed Association
"River Conservation and the Neponset Superfund Project"
Milton Library Keys Community Room
6:45 gather, 7:00 Program
 
The Superfund in Your Backyard: The Big Neponset Clean Up
Featuring Ian Cooke, Executive Director of the Neponset River Watershed Association 
There's a lot happening along the Neponset River these days. A federal Superfund designation. Ongoing development in Milton and across the Watershed. Increased flooding from rainfall and sea level rise. Efforts to restore healthy fish and wildlife habitats. Expanding bike connections and waterfront access.
Join us for a dynamic conversation with Ian Cooke, Executive Director of the Neponset River Watershed Association and members of the Milton Garden Club in the Keys Community Room at the Milton Public Library.
We'll hear about the many projects happening along the river right now, some of the challenges and extraordinary opportunities that lie ahead and how local residents can shape the future of our community by advocating for a restored Neponset at the town, state and federal levels.
 
This event is free and open to the public.
CONTACT:  Georgia Lee    jengeorgia@gmail.com
LOCATION: Keys Community Room
Thursday October 24, 2024
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Teen Advisory Board
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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.

CONTACT:  Tyler Vachon    tvachon@ocln.org
LOCATION: Conference Room
 
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Afterschool Special: Wallace & Gromit. The Curse of the Were-Rabbit, All Ages
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Enjoy an afterschool special of your favorite family movie in the Story Hour Room! Bring your own favorite movie snack and a comfy blanket. Today we are showing: Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit

This program is for all ages and does not require registration. 

CONTACT:  Children's Department  617-898-4957  child@milton.ocln.org
LOCATION: Story Hour Room
 
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Italian American Heritage Celebration
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Milton Italian Americans United (non-profit group) will be presenting an event in honor of October's Italian American Heritage Month. It will be open to the public to educate and celebrate Italian American culture including music, crafts, and of course, Italian food. Event will be for adults and children.

CONTACT:  Janet Ferone  617-504-3423  jferone@comcast.net
LOCATION: Keys Community Room
Friday October 25, 2024
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Take-and-Make Craft: Yarn Spider Webs, Ages 6-11*
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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 Yarn Spider Webs.

Register to pick up a craft supply bag on Friday, October 25 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.

CONTACT:  Children's Department  617-898-4957  child@milton.ocln.org
 
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Room is Booked
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
LOCATION: Conference Room
 
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Set up for GBS
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Volunteers set up books for GBS taking place on Saturday, October 26 from 10-2.

CONTACT:  Connie Spiros  6173651556  cdspiros@comcast.net
 
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Switch Freeplay
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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.

CONTACT:  Tyler Vachon    tvachon@ocln.org
LOCATION: Library 2nd Floor
Saturday October 26, 2024
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Saturday Sillies, Ages 0-5
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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!

CONTACT:  Children's Department  617-898-4957  michild@ocln.org
LOCATION: Story Hour Room
 
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Annual Great Books Sale!
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

The Friends of the Milton Public Library will host its Annual Great Books Sale in the Keys Community Room, on Saturday, October 26, from 10am-2pm.  The sale features hundreds of newly donated collectible, unusual, and gift giving selections, prices from $2-$10, 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.miltonlibrary.org.

PLEASE NOTE NEW THIS YEAR!  Your best selection of books is always available in the morning, but at the end of the sale from 1-2pm, we will be discounting the prices on the remaining books.

 

CONTACT:  Connie Spiros  6173651556  cdspiros@comcast.net
LOCATION: Keys Community Room
 
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Saturday Sillies, Ages 0-5
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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!

CONTACT:  Children's Department  617-898-4957  michild@ocln.org
LOCATION: Story Hour Room
 
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Code Wiz: Minecraft Workshop, Ages 7-12
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Code Wiz  will be offering hands-on experience that introduces kids to the exciting world of coding and game development. On October 26th (Saturday), Code Wiz will be conducting a Minecraft game development workshop!  During this interactive session, kids will actively participate in tech-oriented activities through Minecraft modding, making learning both fun and educational!
 
After the  workshop, Kids will get a chance to try programs in Minecraft, Roblox, Animation and other programming languages. Code wiz will provide workstations for kids to immerse themselves in coding, promoting creativity and problem-solving skills.

This program is for kids ages 7-12 and will take place in the Story Hour Room. Registration is required and will open two weeks prior to the event date. 

CONTACT:  Children's Department  617-898-4957  child@milton.ocln.org
LOCATION: Story Hour Room
There are 2 spaces available.
Monday October 28, 2024
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Teen TCG Club
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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

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

CONTACT:  Tyler Vachon    tvachon@ocln.org
LOCATION: Library 2nd Floor
 
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Night Owls Storytime, Ages 3-8*
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM

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.

 
CONTACT:  Children's Department  617-898-4957  michild@ocln.org
LOCATION: Virtual
Registration will begin on Monday, October 21, 2024 at 7:00 PM     
 
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It Can't Happen Here - AGAIN!
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Writers for Democratic Action (WDA) and Courageous Conversations Towards Racial Justice announce the performance of IT CAN’T HAPPEN HERE–AGAIN!,  a new play resisting the rise of authoritarianism. 
This is the second phase of WDA’s nationwide literary celebration of resistance to the MAGA threat. On July 19, 2024 –the day after the Republican Party nominated its candidate for President of the United States - more than 90 readings of this simple five-player script were simultaneously mounted in theaters, bookstores, bars, churches, parks, and living rooms all across the nation. Thousands of people accepted WDA’s invitation to stand strong for democracy in America. And now they are doing it again.
IT CAN’T HAPPEN HERE-AGAIN! is inspired by the Sinclair Lewis play It Can’t Happen Here, which was presented across the nation on October 27, 1936 as a New Deal rallying cry against the rise of fascism in the US. Now, only days before the 2024 presidential election, and honoring the Lewis anniversary, that cry must be heard again.

 

CONTACT:  Debbie Alsebai    alsebai@verizon.net
LOCATION: Keys Community Room
 
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SPUB Club, Grades 2-6*
7:15 PM - 7:45 PM

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.

 

CONTACT:  Children's Department  617-898-4957  michild@ocln.org
LOCATION: Virtual
Registration will begin on Monday, October 21, 2024 at 7:45 PM     
Tuesday October 29, 2024
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Halloween Jamboree, Ages 0-5
10:00 AM - 11:45 AM

Happy (early) 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 either 10:00AM or 10:45 AM in the lower level Keys Community Room (please see Ms. Tory's Stories event descriptions for more details). 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!

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

CONTACT:  Children's Department  617-898-4957  child@milton.ocln.org
 
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Teen D&D
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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

CONTACT:  Tyler Vachon    tvachon@ocln.org
LOCATION: Keys Community Room
 
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Mah-jongg
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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.

CONTACT:  Children's Room  617-698-5757  
 
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Chess with David Vigorito
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
CONTACT:  David Vigorito    dvigorito@msn.com
LOCATION: Conference Room
Wednesday October 30, 2024
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Small Wonders Ages 0-5
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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.

 

CONTACT:  Children's Room  617-898-4957  michild@ocln.org
LOCATION: Story Hour Room
 
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Small Wonders Ages 0-5
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM

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.
 

CONTACT:  Children's Room  617-898-4957  michild@ocln.org
LOCATION: Story Hour Room
 
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Teen GSA
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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.

CONTACT:  Tyler Vachon    tvachon@ocln.org
LOCATION: Keys Community Room
 
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Forbes House Museum meeting
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Meeting.

CONTACT:  Gwen Labbe  6176961815  g.labbe@forbeshousemuseum.org
LOCATION: Conference Room
Thursday October 31, 2024
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Scavenger Hunt, All Ages
1:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Help the Children's Room collect all the loose monsters in our Halloween-themed scavenger hunt! Win a sticker prize if you find them all. 

This is an all-day, drop-in activity for all ages. 

CONTACT:  Children's Room  6178984957  child@milton.ocln.org
Friday November 1, 2024
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MPL Lit Kit Club for Adults

Register to receive one of our brand-new MPL Lit Kits! November's theme: Family Time. Here's how it works:

On the first of each month, ten themed kits will be available for pickup. Each kit will be packaged in a plastic bin, and will contain two library books on that month's theme, along with activities and swag provided by the Friends of the MPL. Read the books over the course of the month; at the end of the month, return the bin and the books. The swag is yours to keep! While the group will not meet in person, we'll have an optional Goodreads discussion group available for those who would like to interact online with their fellow readers, moderated by Assistant Director, Sara Truog.

Registration is required and is limited to ten participants. Registrants must be adults who have an active library card in the OCLN system. Participants may register for up to three kits per year, so as to allow more people to be able to participate.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library.

CONTACT:  Sara Truog  617-898-4951  struog@milton.ocln.org
There are 5 spaces available.
 
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Baby Rhyme Time 0-12 months
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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!

 

CONTACT:  Children's Room  617-898-4957  child@milton.ocln.org
LOCATION: Story Hour Room
 
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Teen Takeover
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Our first Takeover of the year! Teen Takeovers are special after-hours events, organized by our Teen Advisory Board for students between grades 7-12. This fall we'll be hosting a spooky murder mystery party - costumes are encouraged, but not required. Food, snacks, and refreshments will be available.

Space is limited and registration is required. To register, reach out to Tyler, Andre'a, or a TAB member for a permission slip - students are only considered registered once their permission slips are handed in. Registration opens 10/18/2024.

CONTACT:  Tyler Vachon    tvachon@milton.ocln.org
LOCATION: Main Lobby
Saturday November 2, 2024
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Saturday Sillies, Ages 0-5
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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: Singalong with Franc Graham!

CONTACT:  Children's Department  617-898-4957  michild@ocln.org
LOCATION: Story Hour Room
 
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Saturday Sillies, Ages 0-5
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM

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: Singalong with Franc Graham!

CONTACT:  Children's Department  617-898-4957  michild@ocln.org
LOCATION: Story Hour Room
 
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Concert with the Boston Typewriter Orchestra
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

The Boston Typewriter Orchestra (BTO) is a collective endeavor which "engages in rhythmic manipulation combined with elements of performance, comedy, and satire."  The Orchestra has posed the questions of: "What is an instrument?  Can music be performed on objects of the business world?  What is the intersection of industry and art?  Where can we find beauty and purpose in the world's relentless grind and repetition?"  (credit goes to Adult Services staff of the Boston Public Library for composing these questions and this description for their publicity in May 2024).  Following a performance at Milton Porchfest a couple of years ago, the BTO will play a one-hour concert this afternoon in our Keys Community Room, and you do not want to miss this funny and out-of-this-world presentation!

The group challenges the usual definition of "music" - which we are all accustomed to - with their very unique take on how to use voices and typewriters and bells and more to entertain and engage an audience!   The band began in 2004, with performances at house parties, art galleries, and street festivals.  The members have played on local, national, and international radio and TV, and have appeared in the documentary called "California Typewriter."  The band has produced several singles and 5 albums and is not like anything you have seen before!

No signup is required to attend and this concert is great for all ages.  It is kindly sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library and is free and open to all.

Just please come and join host Jean Hlady for a very fun afternoon!   

Questions?  Email jhlady@milton.ocln.org or call the Reference Dept. at (617) 898-4864.

 

CONTACT:  Jean Hlady  (617) 898-4964  jhlady@milton.ocln.org
LOCATION: Keys Community Room
 
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Candy Bar Bingo, Ages 6-12*
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Join Ms. Tory in playing Bingo and get the chance to win candy bars! It'll be a sweet time!

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

CONTACT:  Children's Department  617-898-4957  child@milton.ocln.org
LOCATION: Story Hour Room
Registration will begin on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 6:00 AM     
Monday November 4, 2024
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Friendship Club
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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CONTACT:  Carolyn Claflin  339-933-3990  cclaflin@friendshiphome.net
LOCATION: Keys Community Room
 
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Night Owls Storytime, Ages 3-8*
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM

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.

 
CONTACT:  Children's Department  617-898-4957  michild@ocln.org
LOCATION: Virtual
 
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SPUB Club, Grades 2-6*
7:15 PM - 7:45 PM

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.

 

CONTACT:  Children's Department  617-898-4957  michild@ocln.org
LOCATION: Virtual
Tuesday November 5, 2024
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Ms. Tory's Stories, Ages 0-5
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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!)

CONTACT:  Children's Department  617-898-4957  michild@ocln.org
LOCATION: Keys Community Room
 
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Ms. Tory's Stories, Ages 0-5
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM

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!) 

CONTACT:  Children's Department  617-898-4957  michild@ocln.org
LOCATION: Keys Community Room
 
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Mah-jongg
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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.

CONTACT:  Children's Room  617-698-5757  
 
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Chess with David Vigorito
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
CONTACT:  David Vigorito    dvigorito@msn.com
LOCATION: Conference Room
Wednesday November 6, 2024
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MA Library Collaborative's Online 50+ Job Seekers Group - Networking
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

The Massachusetts Library Collaborative’s 50+ Job Seekers Group meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30-11:30 via Zoom. You do need to sign up for these helpful virtual sessions individually at the MPL events list by date.

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 is: "Networking."

Here is the registration link so that you may participate - paste this link into your browser:   https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEpcuCrqDsjHd23xSry8crcKEej9NWnLiIv#/registration

This program is sponsored by the Tewksbury Public Library and a large group of Massachusetts public libraries will participate.

Registration required via Zoom link.

This series is kindly supported by the Friends of the Milton Public Library and for questions, Email jhlady@milton.ocln.org or call the Reference Dept. at (617) 898-4964.

CONTACT:  Jean Hlady  (617) 898-4964  jhlady@ocln.org
LOCATION: Virtual
 
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Small Wonders Ages 0-5
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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.

 

CONTACT:  Children's Room  617-898-4957  michild@ocln.org
LOCATION: Story Hour Room
 
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Small Wonders Ages 0-5
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM

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.
 

CONTACT:  Children's Room  617-898-4957  michild@ocln.org
LOCATION: Story Hour Room
 
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Room is Booked
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
LOCATION: Keys Community Room
Thursday November 7, 2024
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Pokemon Club, Ages 6-12*
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Calling all Pokemon fans! Join Ms. Tory in the Story Hour Room for an hour of casual Pokemon play. Show off and trade cards, discuss your favorite pokemon characters, or play a few rounds of the battle game - all with fellow fans! 

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

CONTACT:  Children's Department  617-898-4957  child@milton.ocln.org
LOCATION: Story Hour Room
Registration will begin on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 6:00 AM     
 
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Meet the Writer-in-Residence
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Help us welcome Calvin Hennick, the 2024-25 Dr. Herb Voigt Writer-in-Residence!

Hear a little from Calvin about his background, his plans for what he will be writing as
the Writer-in-Residence, and get a preview of some of the programs he will be presenting for the community.

This event is free and open to all, and registration is not required.
To learn more about the Dr. Herb Voigt Writer-in-Residence Program and Calvin Hennick, 
visit miltonlibrary.org/about/writer-in-residence/

The Milton Public Library Writer-in-Residence is an aspiring or published writer, residing in Milton, 
MA who furthers the library’s fundamental mission through the creation of an original piece of work 
and sharing their expertise through developing and offering library programming.

Herb Voigt was a member of the Library Board of Trustees from 2012 until his passing in 2018. 
Herb was a committed Library supporter, both as a Trustee and a member of the Milton Library Foundation. 
In addition to Herb’s distinguished scientific and academic career, he was a lover and supporter
 of the arts. This Writer-in-Residence program celebrates Herb’s commitment to libraries and to the arts.

CONTACT:  Regan Mulcahy    rmulcahy@milton.ocln.org
LOCATION: Keys Community Room
 
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Library Knitting Group
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

An informal knitting group will meet at the library which offers an opportunity for people to get together, bring a project to work on, and have others nearby for occasional advice.   Knitters and all other fiber artists are invited to attend.  Please note that this is not a knitting class for beginners, but instead an opportunity to share current knitting projects with others, to make new friends, and to learn tips and tricks at the same time.

If you would like to be added to the coordinator's Email list for updates, send a message to 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, but is geared mostly to adult knitters.  No advance registration is required - just come, work on your project and meeting new friends!

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CONTACT:  Jean Hlady  (617) 898-4964  jhlady@ocln.org
LOCATION: Conference Room
Friday November 8, 2024
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Take-and-Make Craft: Leaf Sprites, Ages 3-5*
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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 8 between 9am and 5pm, and make it together whenever you like!

This month, we will make: Leaf Sprites.

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.

CONTACT:  Children's Department  617-898-4957  michild@ocln.org
Registration will begin on Friday, October 25, 2024 at 6:00 AM     
Saturday November 9, 2024
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Saturday Sillies, Ages 0-5
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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!

CONTACT:  Children's Department  617-898-4957  michild@ocln.org
LOCATION: Story Hour Room
 
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Cooks & Books, Grades K-5*
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Enjoy a story and make a healthy treat with Debbie Alsebai of Kidz Cooking. During this in-person program, kids will prepare a dish, and then take it home to be enjoyed. Today's recipe: TBA!

Registration is required and will open two weeks in advance of the program. (Please use a zero rather than a K to register a kindergartener.) If your child has a food allergy, please check with us and we may be able to accommodate it.

Thank you to the Friends of the Milton Public Library for sponsoring this program.

CONTACT:  Children's Department  617-898-4957  child@milton.ocln.org
LOCATION: Story Hour Room
Registration will begin on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 6:00 AM     
Tuesday November 12, 2024
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Ms. Tory's Stories, Ages 0-5
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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!)

CONTACT:  Children's Department  617-898-4957  michild@ocln.org
LOCATION: Keys Community Room
 
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Ms. Tory's Stories, Ages 0-5
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM

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!) 

CONTACT:  Children's Department  617-898-4957  michild@ocln.org
LOCATION: Keys Community Room
 
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Mah-jongg
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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.

CONTACT:  Children's Room  617-698-5757  
 
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Chess with David Vigorito
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
CONTACT:  David Vigorito    dvigorito@msn.com
LOCATION: Conference Room
 
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Poetry Reading Event with 3 Local Authors
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

This evening 3 Massachusetts poets will read from their work, under the guidance of poet author Joshua Coben.   All of these poets will share their most recent books with you in a very enjoyable evening in our Keys Community Room.

In addition to Mr. Coben, authors Karina Borowicz and Jim Henle will present their poems in this program.

Joshua Coben's first book of poetry, "Maker of Shadows" (Texas Review Press, c2010), won the X. J. Kennedy Poetry Prize.  His second collection, "Night Chaser" (David Robert Brooks, c2020), was a finalist for the Vassar Miller Prize, the New American Poetry Prize, and the Donald Justice Poetry Prize.  His poems have appeared in Atlantic Review, The Cincinnati Review, College English, Pleiades, Poet Lore, Poetry Daily, Salamander, and elsewhere.  A longtime classroom teacher in the Milton Public Schools, he currently serves as the district's elementary librarian.

Karina Borowicz's poetry collections include "Proof," published by Codhill Press of New Paltz, NY and a French translation of selected works.  Her poems and essays have appeared widely in journals, anthologies, and on public radio.  She studied creative writing at Bard College and the University of New Hampshire.  

Jim Henle's poems and translations have been published in Salamander, LEON Literary Review, Consequence, Sanctuary and elsewhere.  He lives in Jamaica Plain.

This program is kindly sponsored by the Friends of the MPL and is free and open to all.

No signup is required - just please come and enjoy an evening of poetry!

 

CONTACT:  Jean Hlady  7816081434  jbhlady@gmail.com
LOCATION: Keys Community Room
Wednesday November 13, 2024
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Small Wonders Ages 0-5
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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.

 

CONTACT:  Children's Room  617-898-4957  michild@ocln.org
LOCATION: Story Hour Room
 
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Small Wonders Ages 0-5
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM

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.
 

CONTACT:  Children's Room  617-898-4957  michild@ocln.org
LOCATION: Story Hour Room
 
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LEGO Club, Ages 6-12*
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Calling all builders! Join Ms. Tory at LEGO Club in the Story Hour 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 before the event.

CONTACT:  Children's Department  617-898-4957  michild@ocln.org
LOCATION: Story Hour Room
Registration will begin on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 6:00 AM     
 
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Monthly Wednesday Movie for Adults: Fatherhood
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Tonight there will be a free screening of the 2021 film called: "Fatherhood" starring Kevin Hart. 

In this American comedy-drama movie, directed by Paul Weitz based on the 2011 memoir Two Kisses for Maddy: A Memoir of Loss and Love by Matthew Logelin, Kevin Hart plays a new father who struggles to raise his daughter after the sudden death of his wife.  In this true story, childhood sweethearts Matt and Liz Logelin prepare for the birth of their first child.  Soon after delivering their daughter, Maddy, Liz suddenly suffers from a pulmonarhy embolism and dies.  Matt is devastated, but is determined to raise Maddy as a single parent.  His friends and family, however, are concerned that he may not have the skills or patience to handle raising Maddy alone.  This is a wonderful story of parenthood, love, struggles surrounding balancing work, finding love again, and family life, and there are many interesting characters in Matt and Maddy's lives who you will meet, portayed by actors Alfre Woodward, Frankie R. Faison, Lil Rel Howery, DeWanda Wise, Anthony Carrigan, Melody Hurd, and Paul Reiser.  The great actor Alfre Woodward plays Liz's mother, Marion, and does an excellent job.  

The Rotten Tomatoes movie website has this to say about the film: "...Fatherhood offers few surprises, but strong work from this smartly assembled cast gives this fact-based story real emotional resonance."  The running time is 109 minutes and it is rated PG-13 for some strong language and suggestive material.  We hope you will join us for an inspiring story!

No signup is required so just come and enjoy a movie night at the MPL!    This program is kindly sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library.

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

CONTACT:  Jean Hlady  jhlady@milton.ocln.o  (617) 898-4964
LOCATION: Keys Community Room
Thursday November 14, 2024
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Graphic Novel Book Club, Grades 3-5*
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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.

CONTACT:  Children's Department  617-898-4957  child@milton.ocln.org
LOCATION: Story Hour Room
Registration will begin on Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 6:00 AM     
 
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Marching Still
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

A performance of Civil War poetry set to original music played by a live ensemble.

CONTACT:  Heidi Vaughan  6176961815  h.vaughan@forbeshousemuseum.org
LOCATION: Keys Community Room
Friday November 15, 2024
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Baby Rhyme Time 0-12 months
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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!

 

CONTACT:  Children's Room  617-898-4957  child@milton.ocln.org
LOCATION: Story Hour Room
Saturday November 16, 2024
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Saturday Sillies, Ages 0-5
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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!

CONTACT:  Children's Department  617-898-4957  michild@ocln.org
LOCATION: Story Hour Room
 
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Library Knitting Group
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

An informal knitting group will meet at the library which offers an opportunity for people to get together, bring a project to work on, and have others nearby for occasional advice.   Knitters and all other fiber artists are invited to attend.  Please note that this is not a knitting class for beginners, but instead an opportunity to share current knitting projects with others, to make new friends, and to learn tips and tricks at the same time.

If you would like to be added to the coordinator's Email list for updates, send a message to 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, but is geared mostly to adult knitters.  No advance registration is required - just come, work on your project, and meet new friends!

 

 

 

CONTACT:  Jean Hlady  (617) 898-4964  jhlady@ocln.org
LOCATION: Conference Room
 
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Saturday Sillies, Ages 0-5
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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!

CONTACT:  Children's Department  617-898-4957  michild@ocln.org
LOCATION: Story Hour Room
 
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Adult Yoga with Sheila Armstrong
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Join us this Saturday for a one-hour gentle fluid yoga class with instructor Sheila Armstrong starting at 10:30 AM 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!

CONTACT:  Jean Hlady  (617) 898-4951  jhlady@milton.ocln.org
LOCATION: Keys Community Room
Registration will begin on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 9:00 AM     
 
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Reading Dogs, Grades 1-5*
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Kids in 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.

CONTACT:  Children's Department  617-898-4957  child@milton.ocln.org
LOCATION: Story Hour Room
Monday November 18, 2024
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Susan Jarvis Student Recital
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Student recital

CONTACT:  Susan Jarvis  617-645-6326  susanjarvix28@gmail.com
LOCATION: Keys Community Room
 
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Night Owls Storytime, Ages 3-8*
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM

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.

 
CONTACT:  Children's Department  617-898-4957  michild@ocln.org
LOCATION: Virtual
 
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SPUB Club, Grades 2-6*
7:15 PM - 7:45 PM

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.

 

CONTACT:  Children's Department  617-898-4957  michild@ocln.org
LOCATION: Virtual
Tuesday November 19, 2024
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Ms. Tory's Stories, Ages 0-5
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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!)

CONTACT:  Children's Department  617-898-4957  michild@ocln.org
LOCATION: Keys Community Room
 
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Ms. Tory's Stories, Ages 0-5
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM

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!) 

CONTACT:  Children's Department  617-898-4957  michild@ocln.org
LOCATION: Keys Community Room
 
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Mah-jongg
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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.

CONTACT:  Children's Room  617-698-5757  
 
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Chess with David Vigorito
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
CONTACT:  David Vigorito    dvigorito@msn.com
LOCATION: Conference Room
 
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Intro to Freelance Writing with Writer-in-Residence Calvin Hennick
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

If you've ever dreamed of earning money at home, typing away in your sweatpants, this is the session for you!

Calvin Hennick, our Writer-in-Residence, willl walk you through his 20-year freelance career and provide tips on how you can come up with compelling article ideas, approach editors, and build a roster of clients that keep coming to you for help with their projects.

Registration is required and this program is kindly sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library and is free and open to all. Questions? Email rmulcahy@milton.ocln.org or call the Reference Dept. at (617) 898-4964. Please join us!

To learn more about the Dr. Herb Voigt Writer-in-Residence Program and Calvin Hennick, visit miltonlibrary.org/about/writer-in-residence/

CONTACT:  Regan Mulcahy  (617) 898-4964  rmulcahy@milton.ocln.org
LOCATION: Keys Community Room
Registration will begin on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 9:00 AM     
Wednesday November 20, 2024
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MA Library Collaborative's Online 50+ Job Seekers Group - Interview Strategies
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

The Massachusetts Library Collaborative’s 50+ Job Seekers Group meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30-11:30 via Zoom. You do need to sign up for these helpful virtual sessions individually at the MPL events list by date.

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 is: "Interview Strategies."

Here is the registration link so that you may participate - paste this link into your browser:   https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEpcuCrqDsjHd23xSry8crcKEej9NWnLiIv#/registration

This program is sponsored by the Tewksbury Public Library and a large group of Massachusetts public libraries will participate.

Registration required via Zoom link.

This series is kindly supported by the Friends of the Milton Public Library and for questions, Email jhlady@milton.ocln.org or call the Reference Dept. at (617) 898-4964.

CONTACT:  Jean Hlady  (617) 898-4964  jhlady@ocln.org
LOCATION: Virtual
 
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Small Wonders Ages 0-5
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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.

 

CONTACT:  Children's Room  617-898-4957  michild@ocln.org
LOCATION: Story Hour Room
 
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Small Wonders Ages 0-5
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM

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.
 

CONTACT:  Children's Room  617-898-4957  michild@ocln.org
LOCATION: Story Hour Room
 
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Room is Booked
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
LOCATION: Keys Community Room
 
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Forbes House Museum meeting
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Meeting.

CONTACT:  Gwen Labbe  6176961815  g.labbe@forbeshousemuseum.org
LOCATION: Conference Room
 
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AIM Educational Forum
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Educational Forum on affordable housing in Milton.

CONTACT:  Robert Rosofsky  617-696-9415  robert.rosofsky@verizon.net
LOCATION: Keys Community Room
Thursday November 21, 2024
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Disguise the Turkey, Ages 4+
1:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Join Ms. Tory in the Story Hour Room to disguise a turkey! Use miscellaneous materials to craft a pre-cut out turkey into your favorite book, TV, movie character, or something else entirely!

This is an all-day, drop-in program for kids ages 4+. No registration is required.  

CONTACT:  Children's Department  6178984957  child@milton.ocln.org
LOCATION: Story Hour Room
 
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Training course
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
CONTACT:  Clare McDermott  201-491-8952  ceweeks@gmail.com
LOCATION: Conference Room
 
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Adult Craft Workshop: Make Your Own Festive Terrarium Garden
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

This will be an adult craft workshop to create and care for your own miniature garden inside a container.  Learn which plants to use, along with essential techniques for care and maintenance.  Each participant will design and build a beautiful mini-terrarium to take home.  This workshop will be led by Therapy Gardens, and is free and open to anyone over the age of 13.

Advance registration is required here, as space is limited, and one reminder will be sent beforehand.  We hope you will join us!

This program is kindly sponsored by the Friends of the MPL .  Questions?  Email jhlady@milton.ocln.org or call the Reference Dept. at (617) 898-4964.

CONTACT:  Jean Hlady  (617) 898-4964  jhlady@milton.ocln.org
LOCATION: Keys Community Room
Registration will begin on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 9:00 AM     
 
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Boozy Bookworms, Under 40*
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Are you under 40 and eager to connect with fellow book enthusiasts? Boozy Bookworms might be the perfect fit for you! Facilitated by library staff members Tory Fiske and Micaela Soucy, this book club will meet at Steel & Rye for lively discussions over delicious food and drinks. Please note, attendees are responsible for purchasing their own food and refreshments and we recommend arriving 15 minutes early if you plan to order. 

In September, we are reading: Hercule Poirot's Christmas by Agatha Christie. Visit the OCLN catalog to request a copy of this book. 

This program is for OCLN library card holders under the age of 40 onlyRegistration for this in-person event is required and limited, and will open three weeks prior to the event. 

Location: Steel & Rye, 95 Eliot St., Milton, MA 02186

CONTACT:  Tory Fiske  6178984956  vfiske@milton.ocln.org
LOCATION: Outdoors
Friday November 22, 2024
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Take-and-Make Craft: Fall Garland, Ages 6-11*
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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 Fall Garland.

Register to pick up a craft supply bag on Friday, November 22 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.

CONTACT:  Children's Department  617-898-4957  child@milton.ocln.org
Saturday November 23, 2024
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Saturday Sillies, Ages 0-5
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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: Storytime!

CONTACT:  Children's Department  617-898-4957  michild@ocln.org
LOCATION: Story Hour Room
 
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Saturday Sillies, Ages 0-5
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM

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: Storytime!

CONTACT:  Children's Department  617-898-4957  michild@ocln.org
LOCATION: Story Hour Room
 
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Room is Booked
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
LOCATION: Keys Community Room
Monday November 25, 2024
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Night Owls Storytime, Ages 3-8*
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM

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.

 
CONTACT:  Children's Department  617-898-4957  michild@ocln.org
LOCATION: Virtual
 
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SPUB Club, Grades 2-6*
7:15 PM - 7:45 PM

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.

 

CONTACT:  Children's Department  617-898-4957  michild@ocln.org
LOCATION: Virtual
Tuesday November 26, 2024
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Ms. Tory's Stories, Ages 0-5
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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!)

CONTACT:  Children's Department  617-898-4957  michild@ocln.org
LOCATION: Keys Community Room
 
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Ms. Tory's Stories, Ages 0-5
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM

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!) 

CONTACT:  Children's Department  617-898-4957  michild@ocln.org
LOCATION: Keys Community Room
 
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Mah-jongg
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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.

CONTACT:  Children's Room  617-698-5757  
Saturday November 30, 2024
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Saturday Sillies, Ages 0-5
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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: Tumblebook shorts!

CONTACT:  Children's Department  617-898-4957  michild@ocln.org
LOCATION: Story Hour Room
 
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Nintendo Switch Tournament, Ages 6-12
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Kids ages 6-12 are invited to show off their Mario skills in the Story Hour Room for an hour of (friendly!) competetive gaming with our Nintendo Switch!

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

CONTACT:  Children's Department  617-898-4957  child@milton.ocln.org
LOCATION: Story Hour Room
Tuesday December 3, 2024
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Mah-jongg
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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.

CONTACT:  Children's Room  617-698-5757  
 
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Drop-in Writing Workshop with Writer-in-Residence Calvin Hennick
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Do you need advice on a cover letter, class assignment, personal essay, or piece of fiction?  Or do you want to write, but you're not sure where to start?  Come join our Writer-in-Residence Calvin Hennick for an informal workshop session.  Bring a selection of your writing (up to three pages) - or even just your ideas - to get real-time feedback and ideas to push your piece forward.  If time allows, we may also engage in an on-the-spot writing activity to generate new ideas.

Just come as no registration is required.  For questions, Email rmulcahy@milton.ocln.org or call the Reference Dept. at (617) 898-4964.  We hope you might join us!

To learn more about the Dr. Herb Voigt Writer-in-Residence Program and Calvin Hennick, visit miltonlibrary.org/about/writer-in-residence/

CONTACT:  rmulcahy@milton.ocln.org  617-898-4964  rmulcahy@milton.ocln.org
LOCATION: Keys Community Room
Wednesday December 4, 2024
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MA Library Collaborative's Online 50+ Job Seekers Group - Interview Practice
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

The Massachusetts Library Collaborative’s 50+ Job Seekers Group meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30-11:30 via Zoom. You do need to sign up for these helpful virtual sessions individually at the MPL events list by date.

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 is: "Interview Practice."

Here is the registration link so that you may participate - paste this link into your browser:   https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEpcuCrqDsjHd23xSry8crcKEej9NWnLiIv#/registration

This program is sponsored by the Tewksbury Public Library and a large group of Massachusetts public libraries will participate.

Registration required via Zoom link.

This series is kindly supported by the Friends of the Milton Public Library and for questions, Email jhlady@milton.ocln.org or call the Reference Dept. at (617) 898-4964.

CONTACT:  Jean Hlady  (617) 898-4964  jhlady@ocln.org
LOCATION: Virtual
 
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Small Wonders Ages 0-5
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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.

 

CONTACT:  Children's Room  617-898-4957  michild@ocln.org
LOCATION: Story Hour Room
 
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Small Wonders Ages 0-5
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM

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.
 

CONTACT:  Children's Room  617-898-4957  michild@ocln.org
LOCATION: Story Hour Room
 
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Room is Booked
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
LOCATION: Keys Community Room
Thursday December 5, 2024
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Chair Yoga with Marianne Zullas
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

This will be a one-hour afternoon Chair Yoga class with instructor Marianne Zullas.  Chair yoga is a very beneficial practice for teenagers, adults, seniors, people in wheelchairs or those with physical disabilities or medical concerns.

Some of the benefits of chair yoga include gaining core strength, improving mobility and flexibility, reducing stress, and aiding mental clarity.  It is also a great way to establish a community.

Marianne Zullas is a Trauma Sensitive yoga certified, Accessible/Chair yoga certified, and Sound Healing certified, registered 500-hour Yoga teacher and Reiki Practitioner.  She is also the founder of MZ Yoga Connections, an independent, traveling yoga studio.

The mind and body connection has been a passion of Marianne's since childhood.  Her goal is to offer her students the opportunity to dissociate from the distractions of overburdened thinking in order to be present in the moment.  She wants to learn about each of her students, including their cultures, their backgrounds, and their stories, so she can better help them on their personal yoga journeys.  During her free time, Marianne loves to spend time with her familiy, cook healthy meals, walk in nature, act, and write.

We hope you might join her for a relaxing and informative hour!

Advance registration is required here and for questions, contact Jean Hlady, Head of Adult Services/Reference, at jbhlady@ocln.org or call (617) 898-4964. This program is kindly sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library and is free and open to all.

 

CONTACT:  Jean Hlady  (617) 898-4964  jhlady@milton.ocln.org
LOCATION: Keys Community Room
Registration will begin on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 9:00 AM     
Saturday December 7, 2024
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Writing for Wellness
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Writing for Wellness Workshops is a collaboration between two licensed therapists who believe in the power of words and community to promote healing and wellbeing. Connect with others in a supportive environment as we engage in self-exploration through journaling. We will provide journaling prompts and other techniques to promote self care and mindfulness. No writing experience is neccessary for to join. 

CONTACT:  Kassmin and Rashidat  7742400116  writingforwellnessworkshops@gmail.com
LOCATION: Conference Room
Tuesday December 10, 2024
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Mah-jongg
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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.

CONTACT:  Children's Room  617-698-5757  
 
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Estate Planning Educational Workshop
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
CONTACT:  Kim Kramer  7818878978  kim@southshoreis.com
LOCATION: Keys Community Room
 
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Room is Booked
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
LOCATION: Virtual
Wednesday December 11, 2024
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Small Wonders Ages 0-5
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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.

 

CONTACT:  Children's Room  617-898-4957  michild@ocln.org
LOCATION: Story Hour Room
 
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Small Wonders Ages 0-5
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM

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.
 

CONTACT:  Children's Room  617-898-4957  michild@ocln.org
LOCATION: Story Hour Room
 
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Estate Planning Educational Workshop
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
CONTACT:  Kim Kramer  7818878978  kim@southshoreis.com
LOCATION: Keys Community Room
Thursday December 12, 2024
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Sip and Shop at the Library!
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

More details to follow here soon!

CONTACT:  Connie Spiros  6173651556  cdspiros@comcast.net
LOCATION: Keys Community Room
 
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Library Knitting Group
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

An informal knitting group will meet at the library which offers an opportunity for people to get together, bring a project to work on, and have others nearby for occasional advice.   Knitters and all other fiber artists are invited to attend.  Please note that this is not a knitting class for beginners, but instead an opportunity to share current knitting projects with others, to make new friends, and to learn tips and tricks at the same time.

If you would like to be added to the coordinator's Email list for updates, send a message to 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, but is geared mostly to adult knitters.  No advance registration is required - just come, work on your project and meeting new friends!

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS THE FINAL MEETING FOR 2024.  (More dates to come in 2025...)

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CONTACT:  Jean Hlady  (617) 898-4964  jhlady@ocln.org
LOCATION: Conference Room
Friday December 13, 2024
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Baby Rhyme Time 0-12 months
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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!

 

CONTACT:  Children's Room  617-898-4957  child@milton.ocln.org
LOCATION: Story Hour Room
Saturday December 14, 2024
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Room is Booked
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
LOCATION: Keys Community Room
Tuesday December 17, 2024
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Mah-jongg
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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.

CONTACT:  Children's Room  617-698-5757  
 
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Room is Booked
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
LOCATION: Keys Community Room
Wednesday December 18, 2024
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MA Library Collaborative's Online 50+ Job Seekers Group - Marketing Plan
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

The Massachusetts Library Collaborative’s 50+ Job Seekers Group meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30-11:30 via Zoom. You do need to sign up for these helpful virtual sessions individually at the MPL events list by date.

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 is: "Marketing Plan."

Here is the registration link so that you may participate - paste this link into your browser:   https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEpcuCrqDsjHd23xSry8crcKEej9NWnLiIv#/registration

This program is sponsored by the Tewksbury Public Library and a large group of Massachusetts public libraries will participate.

Registration required via Zoom link.

This series is kindly supported by the Friends of the Milton Public Library and for questions, Email jhlady@milton.ocln.org or call the Reference Dept. at (617) 898-4964.

CONTACT:  Jean Hlady  (617) 898-4964  jhlady@ocln.org
LOCATION: Virtual
 
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Small Wonders Ages 0-5
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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.

 

CONTACT:  Children's Room  617-898-4957  michild@ocln.org
LOCATION: Story Hour Room
 
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Small Wonders Ages 0-5
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM

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.
 

CONTACT:  Children's Room  617-898-4957  michild@ocln.org
LOCATION: Story Hour Room
Friday December 27, 2024
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Baby Rhyme Time 0-12 months
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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!

 

CONTACT:  Children's Room  617-898-4957  child@milton.ocln.org
LOCATION: Story Hour Room
Tuesday January 7, 2025
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Room is Booked
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
LOCATION: Virtual
Tuesday January 14, 2025
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Room is Booked
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
LOCATION: Virtual
Thursday January 16, 2025
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Room is Booked
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
LOCATION: Keys Community Room
Tuesday January 21, 2025
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Hold for Adult Program
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

TBA

CONTACT:  Jean Hlady  (617) 898-4964  jhlady@milton.ocln.org
LOCATION: Virtual
Tuesday January 28, 2025
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In Person Author Talk: The Christmas Tree Shops with Anthony Sammarco
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

This will be a one-hour author talk with Anthony Sammarco about his new book called: "The Christmas Tree Shops" (c2024).  

The Christmas Tree Shops was not just an icon of New England, but it was a destination with stores that boasted a diverse assortment of merchandise from seasonal decorations, home decor, housewares, food, giftware and just about everything else that the public just had to have.  These were items you never thought you needed before stepping through the door, but who could resist a bargain?  Founded in 1970 in Yarmouthport, it was "like walking into a closet full of surprise treasures."  One never knew what he might find, but the public, always on the hunt for bargains, began to find goods that not only pleased but stretched one's budget.  The word-of-mouth advertising attracted customers to Cape Cod, who returned time and time again, never sure what they might find. This was what made the shop popular and was to create a sensation on Cape Cod.

Copies of Anthony's book will be for sale at the end of this lecture.  We hope you will join us.  No signup is required - just come and bring your friends and family to enjoy an entertaining presentation about local history!

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

CONTACT:  Jean Hlady  (617) 898-4964  jhlady@milton.ocln.org
LOCATION: Keys Community Room
Thursday January 30, 2025
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Room is Booked
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
LOCATION: Keys Community Room
Tuesday February 4, 2025
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Room is Booked
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
LOCATION: Keys Community Room
Thursday February 6, 2025
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Room is Booked
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
LOCATION: Keys Community Room
Saturday February 8, 2025
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Room is Booked
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
LOCATION: Keys Community Room
Tuesday February 11, 2025
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Room is Booked
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
LOCATION: Keys Community Room
Tuesday February 18, 2025
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Room is Booked
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
LOCATION: Virtual
Thursday February 20, 2025
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Room is Booked
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
LOCATION: Keys Community Room
Saturday February 22, 2025
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Room is Booked
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
LOCATION: Keys Community Room
Tuesday February 25, 2025
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Room is Booked
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
LOCATION: Keys Community Room
Thursday February 27, 2025
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Room is Booked
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
LOCATION: Keys Community Room
Saturday March 8, 2025
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Room is Booked
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
LOCATION: Keys Community Room
Monday March 10, 2025
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Susan Jarvis Student Recital
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Student recital

CONTACT:  Susan Jarvis  617-645-6326  susanjarvix28@gmail.com
LOCATION: Keys Community Room
Tuesday March 18, 2025
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Room is Booked
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
LOCATION: Keys Community Room
Saturday March 22, 2025
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Room is Booked
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
LOCATION: Keys Community Room
Thursday April 17, 2025
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OCLN Members Council
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Tuesday April 29, 2025
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Room is Booked
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
LOCATION: Keys Community Room
Saturday May 3, 2025
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Room is Booked
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
LOCATION: Keys Community Room
Monday May 12, 2025
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Susan Jarvis Student Recital
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Student recital

CONTACT:  Susan Jarvis  617-645-6326  susanjarvix28@gmail.com
LOCATION: Keys Community Room

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Library Hours

  • Library

  • Bookshop

  • Mon
  • MondayMon
  • 9 AM - 9 PM
  • Closed
  • Tues
  • TuesdayTues
  • 9 AM - 9 PM
  • 10 AM - 2 PM
  • Wed
  • WednesdayWed
  • 9 AM - 9:00 PM
  • 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Thu
  • ThursdayThu
  • 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Closed
  • Fri
  • FridayFri
  • 9 AM - 5:30 PM
  • 10 AM - 12 PM
  • Sat
  • SaturdaySat
  • 9AM - 5 PM
  • 10 AM - 2 PM
  • Sun
  • SundaySun
  • Closed
  • Closed

The Friends of MPL Bookshop

If you want a book that you can take home forever (without worrying about the late fee!), be sure to check out the Milton Public Library bookshop! We have books to suit every reading level and genre preference.

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