Milton Public Library Events

Night Owls Storytime

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.

West Milton Neighborhood Association

Quarterly meeting

SPUB Club

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.

Friends Book Shop

The Friends Book Shop is open Tuesdays 10am-4pm, Thursdays, 2pm-4pm & Saturdays 10am-2pm . All Book Shop purchases support library programming.

Ms. Tory's Stories, Ages 0-5

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!)

Ms. Tory's Stories, Ages 0-5

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!)

Teen DD

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@milton.ocln.org

Adult DD

Calling all adventurers! Join us for a monthly Dungeons & Dragons campaign!  This program is free to attend, and no past familiarity with Dungeons & Dragons is required.  Registration is required.  The campaign is currently full. Please email Tyler (tvachon@milton.ocln.org) to join the waitlist, and if you're available to DM!

Mah-jongg

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.

Adult Yoga with Sheila Armstrong

Join us this evening for a one-hour gentle yoga class with instructor Sheila Armstrong. We will practice asanas (yoga poses) and breathing techniques to be present in the current moment and to create more space in our minds and bodies. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat, a water bottle, and anything else that might make you more comfortable during class (i.e., towel or blanket). This program is suitable for ages 13 and up. Sheila is a 200-hour registered yoga instructor and a certified Reiki healer residing in Milton. 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. Advance registration is required. Registration opens 3 weeks before the program date. This program is kindly sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library. Questions? Contact Micaela Soucy at msoucy@milton.ocln.org or call the Reference desk at (617) 898-4964.

Small Wonders Ages 0-5

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

Small Wonders Ages 0-5

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

Marina Point Services Retirement Planning

Retirement planning

Marina Point Services Retirement Planning

Retirement Planning

Friends of the Blue Hills: Effective Communication of Leave No Trace Workshop

Effective Communication of Leave No Trace This workshop is designed for agency employees, partners, volunteers, and others who educate and interface with the public in a formal capacity or work on messaging and communications for a site. Participants will learn tips, tools, and best practices to effectively communicate the hows and whys behind Leave No Trace. The audience for this workshop will include staff and key partners who regularly engage with the public through education, recreation, stewardship, and outdoor programming. Participants represent a wide range of organizations and programs connected to the Blue Hills and surrounding communities. The Blue Hills experiences a variety of visitor impacts, including trash, invasive species, social and rogue trails, and dog waste. The area supports many recreational uses such as hiking, mountain biking, running, fishing, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, nature journaling, school programs, picnicking, and visits from large family and school groups.

Friends Book Shop

The Friends Book Shop is open Tuesdays 10am-4pm, Thursdays, 2pm-4pm & Saturdays 10am-2pm . All Book Shop purchases support library programming.

Kid Lit Kit Meetup, Ages 9-12*

Looking for a new book club for ages 9-12? Register for the Kid Lit Kit Meetup and receive your kit today! August's theme: Tales of Trails.  On the first of each month, ten themed kits will be available for pickup. Each kit will contain a library book on that month's theme, along with activities and swag. Read the book over the course of the month; at the end of the month, meet for a book discussion with Ms. Tory and return your book. The swag is yours to keep! Only registered participants will receive a Kid Lit Kit and be able to attend the meeting. Registration is required and is limited to ten participants ages 9-12. This program will take place in the Story Hour Room, and registration will open  4 weeks in advance. Kits will be available starting on the first of the month. Thank you to the Friends of the Milton Public Library for sponsoring this event.

Baby Rhyme Time: birth to 12 months

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!

Friends Book Shop

The Friends Book Shop is open Tuesdays 10am-4pm, Thursdays, 2pm-4pm & Saturdays 10am-12pm . All Book Shop purchases support library programming.

Drop-in Tech Help

Looking for some basic computer or mobile device guidance? Want help using an online resource? Join us for our drop-in help hour between 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM for a one-on-one session with a librarian. No registration required. Check-in at the Reference Desk (on the second floor). If you have any questions, please contact: reference@milton.ocln.org or 617-898-4964.

Night Owls Storytime

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.

[Virtual] Women of War -- Italian Assassins, Spies & Couriers Who Fought The Nazis

**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.** Author  Suzanne Cope  will discuss her new book,  Women of War: The Italian Assassins, Spies, and Couriers Who Fought the Nazis . Discover the gripping, true, and untold history of the Italian anti-fascist resistance during World War II, told through the stories of four spectacularly courageous women fighters. Cope, a professor at New York University, is a narrative journalist, whose work has appeared in  New York Times ,  The Atlantic ,  Los Angeles Review of Books ,  Food & Wine , BBC,  Washington Post , and others.  Register directly on Zoom  HERE.  Presented in partnership with the Tewksbury Public Library. Sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library. RECORDING NOTE:  This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program.

SPUB Club

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.

MPL Lit Kit for Adults

Register to receive one of this month's MPL Lit Kits! September's theme: Channel Surfing. 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. One kit per household, please. Registration opens three weeks in advance of the first of the month. Sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library.

Wotiz Gallery: Nature Photography by Sharon Armstrong

During the month of September, the Wotiz Gallery will feature photography and other artwork by Sharon Armstrong. Sharon has been a fan of photography since her high school photography class. She is a member of the Sharon (MA) Photography Club and has recently been enjoying pictures of nature. She believes that picking up a camera and photographing the natural world is a fun way to spend time. If you or someone you know is interested in displaying artwork in our gallery, please visit  miltonlibrary.org/explore/wotiz-gallery/  or you can contact Micaela Soucy at msoucy@milton.ocln.org.

Ms. Tory's Stories, Ages 0-5

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!)

Friends Book Shop

The Friends Book Shop is open Tuesdays 10am-4pm, Thursdays, 2pm-4pm & Saturdays 10am-2pm . All Book Shop purchases support library programming.

Ms. Tory's Stories, Ages 0-5

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!)

Mah-jongg

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.

Library Knitting Group: Yarn Donation Day

Yarn donations will be accepted during today's Knitting Group meeting! Stop by the Conference Room on the Lower Level to drop off any unused whole skeins of yarn with labels. An informal drop-in 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 projects with others 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 Micaela at msoucy@milton.ocln.org   and she will make sure you are connected with the group.  This program is kindly sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library and is free and open to all, although it is geared mostly to adult knitters. Registration is not required.  Just come, work on your project and meet new friends! The program is kindly sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library, and meets twice a month, from September through May, with no meetings during the summer months.  Questions? Call the Reference Dept. at 617-898-4964.

Small Wonders Ages 0-5

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

Small Wonders Ages 0-5

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

Marina Point Service Retirement Planning

Retirement Planning

Milton Garden Club

Discuss group business

"Year of the Water Horse": Author and Journalist Janice Page in Conversation with Boston Globe Columnist Shirley Leung

With Shirley guiding the conversation, Janice will talk about her recently published memoir, “Year of the Water Horse,” which chronicles a journey that began in Braintree, where she grew up in a middle-class family and landed a part-time job as a teenager in a local Chinese restaurant that changed her life. A New York Times Editors’ Choice, “Year of the Water Horse” is a warm and witty memoir about the ever-changing relationships between mothers, mothers-in-law, and daughters that traverses two continents and multiple generations of two very different, yet connected families. Janice and Shirley will discuss the book’s themes of abandonment, loss, and survival, and the journalist point-of-view that this author brings to her book. Former colleagues, the two will also discuss the state of journalism and publishing in today’s highly charged and complicated era for news professionals. Janice Page  was arts editor at  The Washington Post . Prior to that, Page was a deputy managing editor at  The Boston Globe , where she oversaw publication of books done in partnership with  The  Globe , including  The  New York Times  best-sellers  Last Lion: The Fall and Rise of Ted Kennedy  and  Whitey Bulger: America’s Most Wanted Gangster and the Manhunt That Brought Him to Justice  and multiple championship sports books on the Patriots, Celtics, Red Sox, and Bruins. She has also been on staff at  The Los Angeles Times ,  The Providence Journal-Bulletin  and written for  The New York Times  and  MSN . A Boston-area native, Janice graduated Phi Beta Kappa, magna cum laude from Rutgers University and was named the 2023 recipient of the Iphigene Ochs Sulzberger Residency at Yaddo, where she worked on  Year of the Water Horse . Shirley Leung is a Boston Globe business columnist and associate editor, and host of Globe Opinion podcast “Say More.” For more than a decade, Shirley has been writing on the intersection of business and politics, as well as gender and diversity issues in the workplace. She is also a weekly contributor to GBH’s “Boston Public Radio” and sits on the board of the New England First Amendment Coalition. Shirley lives in Milton. Registration, which opens three weeks before the event, is encouraged (registrants will receive a reminder email) but not required to attend. Kindly sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library.

Friends Book Shop

The Friends Book Shop is open Tuesdays 10am-4pm, Thursdays, 2pm-4pm & Saturdays 10am-2pm . All Book Shop purchases support library programming.

Pokemon Club, Ages 6-12*

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.

Mindfulness for Wellbeing: A Workshop with Planet Mindfulness

Mindfulness for Wellbeing is a workshop offering practical tools for a calmer, more grounded life. Each gathering weaves together discussion, breathwork, meditation, and sound bath, creating space to slow down, reset, and reconnect with yourself. No prior experience needed. This meeting's discussion topic is Living in the Present Moment . Registration is required and will open 3 weeks prior to the event date. Feel free to bring your own yoga mat or whatever you need to make yourself comfortable. This program is kindly sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library. About the Planet Mindfulness Foundation Planet Mindfulness Foundation provides simple, practical mindfulness-based programs that improve emotional awareness, resilience, and community connection. They are committed to making mental wellness accessible, uplifting Black and Brown wellness providers, and hosting community healing events in Massachusetts and beyond. They share practices that reduce stress, promote relaxation, and invite healing.

Hallie's Spin-off Writing Group

Baby Rhyme Time: birth to 12 months

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!

Friends Book Shop

The Friends Book Shop is open Tuesdays 10am-4pm, Thursdays, 2pm-4pm & Saturdays 10am-12pm . All Book Shop purchases support library programming.

Milton Indivisible

Letter writing campaign

Night Owls Storytime

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.

SPUB Club

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.

Ms. Tory's Stories, Ages 0-5

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!)

Friends Book Shop

The Friends Book Shop is open Tuesdays 10am-4pm, Thursdays, 2pm-4pm & Saturdays 10am-2pm . All Book Shop purchases support library programming.

Ms. Tory's Stories, Ages 0-5

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!)

Maximizing Social Security Benefits & Minimizing Taxes in Retirement

Education workshop/seminar based on social security, taxes and retirement Maximizing Social Security Benefits & Minimizing Taxes in Retirement

Mah-jongg

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.

Small Wonders with Rockabye Beats, Ages 0-5

Visit the lower level Keys Community Room for a special edition of Small Wonders: an upbeat family concert with Rockabye Beats!

Milton Indivisible

letter writing

Boozy Bookworms, Under 40*

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.  This month we are reading: The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E. Harrow . Visit the OCLN catalog to request a copy of this book. This program is for OCLN library card holders  under the age of 40 only . Registration 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

Friends Book Shop

The Friends Book Shop is open Tuesdays 10am-4pm, Thursdays, 2pm-4pm & Saturdays 10am-2pm . All Book Shop purchases support library programming.

Chair Yoga with Marianne Zullas

Join us this afternoon for a one-hour Chair Yoga class with instructor Marianne Zullas.  Chair yoga is a beneficial practice for teenagers, adults, seniors, individuals in wheelchairs, or those with physical disabilities and medical concerns. Chair yoga increases core strength, improves mobility and flexibility, reduces stress, and aids mental clarity. It is also a great way to establish 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 family, cook healthy meals, walk in nature, act, and write. Advance registration is required. Registration opens 3 weeks before the program date. This program is kindly sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library and is free and open to all. Questions? Contact Micaela Soucy at msoucy@milton.ocln.org or call the Reference desk at (617) 898-4964.

Library Open House

Library Open House

Take-and-Make Craft: Apple Worm Lacing, Ages 3-5

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! Pick up a craft supply bag  on Friday, September 11 between 9am and 5pm ,  and make it together whenever you like! This month, we will make: Apple Worm Lacing. This is a first-come, first-serve activity. No registration is required. 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.

Friends Book Shop

The Friends Book Shop is open Tuesdays 10am-4pm, Thursdays, 2pm-4pm & Saturdays 10am-12pm . All Book Shop purchases support library programming.

Library Knitting Group: Yarn Donation Day

Yarn donations will be accepted during today's Knitting Group meeting! Stop by the Conference Room on the Lower Level to drop off any unused whole skeins of yarn with labels. An informal drop-in 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 projects with others 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 Micaela at msoucy@milton.ocln.org   and she will make sure you are connected with the group.  This program is kindly sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library and is free and open to all, although it is geared mostly to adult knitters. Registration is not required.  Just come, work on your project and meet new friends! The program is kindly sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library, and meets twice a month, from September through May, with no meetings during the summer months.  Questions? Call the Reference Dept. at 617-898-4964.

MPL at the Movies: TBA

Today there will be a free screening of the film:  This program is kindly sponsored by the Friends of the MPL and for questions, call the Reference Dept. at (617) 898-4964. We hope to see you there!

Yarn Donation

Yarn donations for the September 26 Annual Yarn Sale. Full skeins with labels please.

Children's Author Event: Windy Pham, Grades K-5

Please join us for a visit with children's book author and owner of Little Ant World, Windy Pham! Windy will join us in the Story Hour Room to share their books on Asian culture, paired with arts-and-crafts activities and a snack-tasting session.  Registration is required and will open two weeks prior to the program. Thank you to the Friends of the Milton Public Library for generously sponsoring this event.

Booked for Lunch

Join the MPL's choose-your-own-adventure book club for adults: Booked for Lunch! Once a month, please join MPL Staff 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.

Night Owls Storytime

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.

State of the Library

Annual report of the Milton Public Library.

SPUB Club

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.

Friends Book Shop

The Friends Book Shop is open Tuesdays 10am-4pm, Thursdays, 2pm-4pm & Saturdays 10am-2pm . All Book Shop purchases support library programming.

Ms. Tory's Stories, Ages 0-5

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!)

Ms. Tory's Stories, Ages 0-5

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!)

Mah-jongg

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.

Adult Yoga with Sheila Armstrong

Join us this evening for a one-hour gentle yoga class with instructor Sheila Armstrong. We will practice asanas (yoga poses) and breathing techniques to be present in the current moment and to create more space in our minds and bodies. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat, a water bottle, and anything else that might make you more comfortable during class (i.e., towel or blanket). This program is suitable for ages 13 and up. Sheila is a 200-hour registered yoga instructor and a certified Reiki healer residing in Milton. 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. Advance registration is required. Registration opens 3 weeks before the program date. This program is kindly sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library. Questions? Contact Micaela Soucy at msoucy@milton.ocln.org or call the Reference desk at (617) 898-4964.

Booked for Mystery

Do you love to read mystery novels or are you interested in the genre and want some great book recommendations? This book club is for you! Join us on Tuesday, September 15 for a-choose-your-own-book book club! Bring whichever mystery novel you're currently reading for a fun evening of reading and chatting. Cozy mysteries, thrillers, whodunits - all types of books are welcome! We'll start by sharing which books we're all reading and what we think of them so far, then spend the last part of the book club in silent reading.

Free Play, Ages 0-5

Drop into the Story Hour Room for free play! For kids ages 0-5.

LEGO Club, Ages 6-12*

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.

"Reading the Revolution" Book Discussion: Chicano and Latinx Civil Rights

The MPL is holding a series of book discussions around the initiative  MA250 Reading the Revolution: 250 Years of Incendiary and Inspiring Books from the Bay State and Beyond . In advance of this session, participants will select and read a book from the Chicano and Latinx Civil Rights reading list .   When we get together, we will each get a chance to tell the group about the book we are reading, and discuss the range of perspectives on the revolutionary era and beyond. Click here too see all the Reading the Revolution discussion group dates, topics and reading lists. The  Massachusetts Center for the Book (MCB)  and the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) are pleased to share the Reading the Revolution booklists. This multipart reading list honors the complex history of the American Revolution and our nation's unfolding evolution toward becoming a society where everyone is truly "free and equal." The reading lists feature recommendations from libraries across the Commonwealth. Registration is required and will open three weeks before the event.

Friends Book Shop

The Friends Book Shop is open Tuesdays 10am-4pm, Thursdays, 2pm-4pm & Saturdays 10am-2pm . All Book Shop purchases support library programming.

Graphic Novel Book Club, Grades 3-5*

Calling all Graphic Novel fans! Join Ms. Tory each month 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.

Honoring 9/11 First Responders

Premiering the film " The Responders: Breaking the Silence" Sponsored by Architects Henry MacLean, Michael Blutt & Organizer Louis Pierro

Celebrity Book Club

Read what the celebrities are reading: join Celebrity Book Club! Library staff members Regan Mulcahy & Sally Lawler will lead you in a fun, relaxed discussion of books recommended by popular celebrities (note: sadly, they are unlikely to attend our meetings). This month we are reading The Director   by Daniel Kehlmann. Recommended by Stephen Colbert. Registration is encouraged, and opens three weeks before the event.

Baby Rhyme Time: birth to 12 months

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!

Friends Book Shop

The Friends Book Shop is open Tuesdays 10am-4pm, Thursdays, 2pm-4pm & Saturdays 10am-12pm . All Book Shop purchases support library programming.

Tai Chi

Join us for a mindful hour of Tai Chi with Vince Jornales. No prior experience is required. Tai Chi is a meditative form of exercise composed of gentle, slow movements that promote harmony between body and mind. This practice offers numerous health benefits, including improved strength, flexibility, and balance; enhanced memory, focus, and sleep; reduced blood pressure; fall prevention; and decreased stress and anxiety. It is also especially beneficial for individuals with arthritis. Registration is required and limited and will open 3 weeks prior to the event. This program is kindly sponsored by the Friends of Milton Public Library.

Concert: The Hot Tamale Brass Band

Join us for a music event for all ages! The Hot Tamale Brass Band takes their audience on an exciting excursion into New Orleans jazz, festive Mardi Gras, funky second line parades, and traditional Dixieland jazz. Kindly sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library.

Reading Dogs, Grades 1-5*

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.