Event List

Featured Events

Someone with a basket full of colorful eggs

Spring Chicken Trot (Egg Hunt)

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Community Room at David and Joyce Milne Public Library

Program Type:

Community Event, Games & Fun, Nature & Gardening

Age Group:

Youth, Family, Babies & Toddlers (age 0-2), Pre-K (age 3-5), School Age (age 5-12)
Library Branch: David and Joyce Milne Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Youth, Family, Babies & Toddlers (age 0-2), Pre-K (age 3-5), School Age (age 5-12)
Program Type: Community Event, Games & Fun, Nature & Gardening
Event Details:

Get ready to hop into spring! 🌷🐣

Someone with a basket full of colorful eggs

Spring Chicken Trot (Egg Hunt)

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Outside Pavilion at David and Joyce Milne Public Library

Program Type:

Community Event, Games & Fun, Nature & Gardening

Age Group:

Youth, Family, Babies & Toddlers (age 0-2), Pre-K (age 3-5), School Age (age 5-12)
Library Branch: David and Joyce Milne Public Library
Room: Outside Pavilion
Age Group: Youth, Family, Babies & Toddlers (age 0-2), Pre-K (age 3-5), School Age (age 5-12)
Program Type: Community Event, Games & Fun, Nature & Gardening
Event Details:

Get ready to hop into spring! 🌷🐣

Someone with a basket full of colorful eggs

Spring Chicken Trot (Egg Hunt)

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room at David and Joyce Milne Public Library

Program Type:

Community Event, Games & Fun, Nature & Gardening

Age Group:

Youth, Family, Babies & Toddlers (age 0-2), Pre-K (age 3-5), School Age (age 5-12)
Library Branch: David and Joyce Milne Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Family, Babies & Toddlers (age 0-2), Pre-K (age 3-5), School Age (age 5-12)
Program Type: Community Event, Games & Fun, Nature & Gardening
Event Details:

Get ready to hop into spring! 🌷🐣

drawing

Tango Lessons! with David Gorson and Bonnie Ernst

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at David and Joyce Milne Public Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness, Recurring

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: David and Joyce Milne Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Recurring
Registration Required
Event Details:

Tango lessons will begin again this March!  Join us for a series of tango lessons with local instructors Dave Gorson and Bonnie Ernst.  Tango is a type of dance and music originating in Argentina.

bird killed after hitting a window

Bird Conservation: "Stop the Thud"

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at David and Joyce Milne Public Library

Program Type:

Nature & Gardening, Talks & Discussions

Age Group:

Adults, Tweens (age 10-12), Teens (age 13-18)
Library Branch: David and Joyce Milne Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Tweens (age 10-12), Teens (age 13-18)
Program Type: Nature & Gardening, Talks & Discussions
Event Details:

"Stop the Thud" is a bird collision monitoring project launched this past fall to collect data about bird collisions into Williams College buildings in order to identify challenging areas in need of bird-friendly intervention

soil blocking

Soil Blocking Workshop, with the UMass Aggie Seed Library

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room at David and Joyce Milne Public Library

Program Type:

Nature & Gardening, Workshop

Age Group:

Adults, Tweens (age 10-12), Teens (age 13-18)
Library Branch: David and Joyce Milne Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Tweens (age 10-12), Teens (age 13-18)
Program Type: Nature & Gardening, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Thinking about starting seeds indoors?  Learn about the benefits of using soil blocks instead of plastic trays.

Sister Noel dancing

Roots & Rhythms: African Dance and Music Adventures

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Community Room at David and Joyce Milne Public Library

Program Type:

Community Event, Health & Wellness, Workshop

Age Group:

Everyone
Library Branch: David and Joyce Milne Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community Event, Health & Wellness, Workshop
Event Details:

Noel Staples-Freeman (Sister Noel) is a teaching artist & Cultural Ambassador of African Rooted Dance and Music, Founder of Uprising Dance Theatre & Berkshire African Dance & Drum Collective (BADD) Collective.

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Berkshire Health Systems Bloodmobile

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 9:00am - 2:00pm
Parking Lot at David and Joyce Milne Public Library

Program Type:

Community Event, Health & Wellness, Other

Age Group:

Everyone
Library Branch: David and Joyce Milne Public Library
Room: Parking Lot
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community Event, Health & Wellness, Other
Event Details:

The Berkshire Health Systems Bloodmobile will be in the library's parking lot on Monday, April 13th from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Join us to make a difference by donating blood and helping those in need!

Crews

The Hoosic River: A Poem, with David Crews

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at David and Joyce Milne Public Library

Program Type:

Author Talk, Nature & Gardening, Talks & Discussions

Age Group:

Adults, Teens (age 13-18)
Library Branch: David and Joyce Milne Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens (age 13-18)
Program Type: Author Talk, Nature & Gardening, Talks & Discussions
Event Details:

Join us for a poetry reading by Vermonters David Crews and Piper Campbell, in celebration of National Poetry Month and Earth Day.

Grey catbird, Mass Audubon

Birding for Beginners, with Mass Audubon

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Community Room at David and Joyce Milne Public Library

Program Type:

Nature & Gardening, Talks & Discussions

Age Group:

Adults, Family, School Age (age 5-12), Tweens (age 10-12), Teens (age 13-18)
Library Branch: David and Joyce Milne Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Family, School Age (age 5-12), Tweens (age 10-12), Teens (age 13-18)
Program Type: Nature & Gardening, Talks & Discussions
Event Details:

Experience the excitement of discovering new things and deepen your connection to the natural world by taking up a new hobby: birding!

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Picture of Yarn!

Knitting (and Crocheting and Other Fiber Arts) Group

Friday, June 26, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at David and Joyce Milne Public Library
Age Group:
Everyone, Adults

Join us at the library for a community fiber arts gathering! Bring your yarn, needles, and any other crafting supplies to connect with fellow crafters—whether you're a beginner or an expert, everyone is welcome.

Library Branch: David and Joyce Milne Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone, Adults
Event Details:

Join us at the library for a community fiber arts gathering! Bring your yarn, needles, and any other crafting supplies to connect with fellow crafters—whether you're a beginner or an expert, everyone is welcome.

The Library will join Goodwill Industries as a donation site every Sunday of the month from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Goodwill Donation Truck

Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Parking Lot at David and Joyce Milne Public Library
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: David and Joyce Milne Public Library
Room: Parking Lot
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event
A purple octopus holding a book and reading to a few fish

Baby & Toddler Storytime

Monday, June 29, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Community Room at David and Joyce Milne Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers (age 0-2), Pre-K (age 3-5)
Baby & Toddler Storytime:

We'll have songs and stories aimed at babies and toddlers, but older kids are welcome too.

Library Branch: David and Joyce Milne Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (age 0-2), Pre-K (age 3-5)
Program Type: Storytime

We'll have songs and stories aimed at babies and toddlers, but older kids are welcome too.

Disclaimer(s)

Attendees of the program must follow both the Library Use Policy and the policy regarding Unattended Children. 

The library may photograph attendees of library programs for use in library marketing materials and will notify attendees when doing so, allowing patrons the option to decline participation.

mahjong tiles

Mahjong at the Milne

Monday, June 29, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at David and Joyce Milne Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Fun
Age Group:
Adults

Are you interested in playing American Mahjong?  Join a Mahjong group that meets every Monday afternoon.  Several experienced players will be here to lead the group and teach others how to play.

Library Branch: David and Joyce Milne Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Fun
Event Details:

Are you interested in playing American Mahjong?  Join a Mahjong group that meets every Monday afternoon.  Several experienced players will be here to lead the group and teach others how to play.

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Canva Help Drop-Ins

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Reference Area at David and Joyce Milne Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Business & Careers, Technology Class, Workshop
Age Group:
Everyone

Need help with a Canva project? Join Milne's Marketing and Communication Strategist, Brianna, for Canva help drop-ins to assist in all your project needs!

Library Branch: David and Joyce Milne Public Library
Room: Reference Area
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Business & Careers, Technology Class, Workshop
Event Details:

Need help with a Canva project? Join Milne's Marketing and Communication Strategist, Brianna, for Canva help drop-ins to assist in all your project needs!

Disclaimer(s)

Attendees of the program must follow both the Library Use Policy and the policy regarding Unattended Children. 

A purple octopus holding a book and reading to a few fish.

Pre-K Storytime

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Community Room at David and Joyce Milne Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Pre-K (age 3-5), School Age (age 5-12)
Pre-K Storytime:

We'll be reading lots of picture books for the pre-K age group; any age kids are welcome to join.  

Library Branch: David and Joyce Milne Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Pre-K (age 3-5), School Age (age 5-12)
Program Type: Storytime

We'll be reading lots of picture books for the pre-K age group; any age kids are welcome to join.  

Disclaimer(s)

Attendees of the program must follow both the Library Use Policy and the policy regarding Unattended Children. 

The library may photograph attendees of library programs for use in library marketing materials and will notify attendees when doing so, allowing patrons the option to decline participation.

Memoir Writing Workshop

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at David and Joyce Milne Public Library
Program Type:
Recurring, Workshop
Age Group:
Everyone

Are you interested in writing your memoir, or have you already started to write it?  Would you like to talk with others who are doing the same? Then this group is for you!

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Library Branch: David and Joyce Milne Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Recurring, Workshop
Event Details:

Are you interested in writing your memoir, or have you already started to write it?  Would you like to talk with others who are doing the same? Then this group is for you!

Disclaimer(s)

Attendees of the program must follow both the Meeting Room Policy and the Library Use Policy. 

Attendees of the program must follow both the Library Use Policy and the policy regarding Unattended Children. 

A colorful assortment of arts & crafts materials.

Kids Crafternoon

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at David and Joyce Milne Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Recurring, Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (age 5-12), Tweens (age 10-12), Teens (age 13-18)

Time to make stuff! We'll be exploring a different craft each session, so stop in and see what's going on! All supplies are provided, thanks to the generous support of Friends of the Milne Library.

Library Branch: David and Joyce Milne Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: School Age (age 5-12), Tweens (age 10-12), Teens (age 13-18)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Recurring, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Time to make stuff! We'll be exploring a different craft each session, so stop in and see what's going on! All supplies are provided, thanks to the generous support of Friends of the Milne Library.

Disclaimer(s)

Attendees of the program must follow both the Meeting Room Policy and the Library Use Policy. 

Attendees of the program must follow both the Library Use Policy and the policy regarding Unattended Children. 

Garden Readers Book Group

Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at David and Joyce Milne Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Community Event
Age Group:
Everyone, Adults

This month, the Garden Readers will read and discuss .... Stay tuned!

Community Event: Free and open to the public!

Library Branch: David and Joyce Milne Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone, Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Community Event
Event Details:

This month, the Garden Readers will read and discuss .... Stay tuned!

Community Event: Free and open to the public!

Closed for Independence Day Observance

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The Library will join Goodwill Industries as a donation site every Sunday of the month from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Goodwill Donation Truck

Sunday, July 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Parking Lot at David and Joyce Milne Public Library
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: David and Joyce Milne Public Library
Room: Parking Lot
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event
mahjong tiles

Mahjong at the Milne

Monday, July 6, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at David and Joyce Milne Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Fun
Age Group:
Adults

Are you interested in playing American Mahjong?  Join a Mahjong group that meets every Monday afternoon.  Several experienced players will be here to lead the group and teach others how to play.

Library Branch: David and Joyce Milne Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Fun
Event Details:

Are you interested in playing American Mahjong?  Join a Mahjong group that meets every Monday afternoon.  Several experienced players will be here to lead the group and teach others how to play.

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Canva Help Drop-Ins

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Reference Area at David and Joyce Milne Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Business & Careers, Technology Class, Workshop
Age Group:
Everyone

Need help with a Canva project? Join Milne's Marketing and Communication Strategist, Brianna, for Canva help drop-ins to assist in all your project needs!

Library Branch: David and Joyce Milne Public Library
Room: Reference Area
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Business & Careers, Technology Class, Workshop
Event Details:

Need help with a Canva project? Join Milne's Marketing and Communication Strategist, Brianna, for Canva help drop-ins to assist in all your project needs!

Disclaimer(s)

Attendees of the program must follow both the Library Use Policy and the policy regarding Unattended Children. 

typewriter

First Tuesday Writing Group: Exploring the Art of Writing

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Board Room at David and Joyce Milne Public Library
Program Type:
Talks & Discussions
Age Group:
Adults, Teens (age 13-18)

The library is hosting a monthly writing group!  Here participants can discuss their writing goals, share their work, and invite commentary from fellow writers.

Library Branch: David and Joyce Milne Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens (age 13-18)
Program Type: Talks & Discussions
Event Details:

The library is hosting a monthly writing group!  Here participants can discuss their writing goals, share their work, and invite commentary from fellow writers.

Disclaimer(s)

Attendees of the program must follow both the Meeting Room Policy and the Library Use Policy. 

Attendees of the program must follow both the Library Use Policy and the policy regarding Unattended Children. 

The library may photograph attendees of library programs for use in library marketing materials and will notify attendees when doing so, allowing patrons the option to decline participation.

A purple octopus holding a book and reading to a few fish.

Pre-K Storytime

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Community Room at David and Joyce Milne Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Pre-K (age 3-5), School Age (age 5-12)
Pre-K Storytime:

We'll be reading lots of picture books for the pre-K age group; any age kids are welcome to join.  

Library Branch: David and Joyce Milne Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Pre-K (age 3-5), School Age (age 5-12)
Program Type: Storytime

We'll be reading lots of picture books for the pre-K age group; any age kids are welcome to join.  

Disclaimer(s)

Attendees of the program must follow both the Library Use Policy and the policy regarding Unattended Children. 

The library may photograph attendees of library programs for use in library marketing materials and will notify attendees when doing so, allowing patrons the option to decline participation.

Board of Trustees Meetings

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Board Room at David and Joyce Milne Public Library
Program Type:
Library Meeting
Age Group:
Adults

The David & Joyce Milne Public Library Board of Trustees meets every 2nd Wednesday of the month at 5:30 pm in the Board Room of the Library. Meetings are open to the public.

Library Branch: David and Joyce Milne Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Library Meeting
Event Details:

The David & Joyce Milne Public Library Board of Trustees meets every 2nd Wednesday of the month at 5:30 pm in the Board Room of the Library. Meetings are open to the public.

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(More) Mahjong at the Milne

Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Board Room at David and Joyce Milne Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Fun
Age Group:
Adults

Are you interested in playing American Mahjong? Join this Thursday evening group that will meet every second and fourth Thursday evening of the month.  Several experienced players will be here to lead the group and teach others how to play.

Library Branch: David and Joyce Milne Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Fun
Event Details:

Are you interested in playing American Mahjong? Join this Thursday evening group that will meet every second and fourth Thursday evening of the month.  Several experienced players will be here to lead the group and teach others how to play.

The Smart Cookie operating a movie camera

Kids' Movie

Friday, July 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:45pm
Community Room at David and Joyce Milne Public Library
Program Type:
Movie, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family, School Age (age 5-12), Tweens (age 10-12)

Movies! Popcorn! 

More info to come ...

Library Branch: David and Joyce Milne Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Family, School Age (age 5-12), Tweens (age 10-12)
Program Type: Movie, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Movies! Popcorn! 

More info to come ...

Picture of Yarn!

Knitting (and Crocheting and Other Fiber Arts) Group

Friday, July 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at David and Joyce Milne Public Library
Age Group:
Everyone, Adults

Join us at the library for a community fiber arts gathering! Bring your yarn, needles, and any other crafting supplies to connect with fellow crafters—whether you're a beginner or an expert, everyone is welcome.

Library Branch: David and Joyce Milne Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone, Adults
Event Details:

Join us at the library for a community fiber arts gathering! Bring your yarn, needles, and any other crafting supplies to connect with fellow crafters—whether you're a beginner or an expert, everyone is welcome.

Sheryl Faye presents Historical Women: Abigail Adams

Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at David and Joyce Milne Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Everyone

Reenactment of Abigail Adams' life story by renowned actor, Sheryl Faye, in celebration of 250 years of American independence.

Library Branch: David and Joyce Milne Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

Reenactment of Abigail Adams' life story by renowned actor, Sheryl Faye, in celebration of 250 years of American independence.

Disclaimer(s)

Attendees of the program must follow both the Meeting Room Policy and the Library Use Policy. 

Attendees of the program must follow both the Library Use Policy and the policy regarding Unattended Children. 

The library may photograph attendees of library programs for use in library marketing materials and will notify attendees when doing so, allowing patrons the option to decline participation.

The Library will join Goodwill Industries as a donation site every Sunday of the month from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Goodwill Donation Truck

Sunday, July 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Parking Lot at David and Joyce Milne Public Library
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: David and Joyce Milne Public Library
Room: Parking Lot
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event
mahjong tiles

Mahjong at the Milne

Monday, July 13, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at David and Joyce Milne Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Fun
Age Group:
Adults

Are you interested in playing American Mahjong?  Join a Mahjong group that meets every Monday afternoon.  Several experienced players will be here to lead the group and teach others how to play.

Library Branch: David and Joyce Milne Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Fun
Event Details:

Are you interested in playing American Mahjong?  Join a Mahjong group that meets every Monday afternoon.  Several experienced players will be here to lead the group and teach others how to play.

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Canva Help Drop-Ins

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Reference Area at David and Joyce Milne Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Business & Careers, Technology Class, Workshop
Age Group:
Everyone

Need help with a Canva project? Join Milne's Marketing and Communication Strategist, Brianna, for Canva help drop-ins to assist in all your project needs!

Library Branch: David and Joyce Milne Public Library
Room: Reference Area
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Business & Careers, Technology Class, Workshop
Event Details:

Need help with a Canva project? Join Milne's Marketing and Communication Strategist, Brianna, for Canva help drop-ins to assist in all your project needs!

Disclaimer(s)

Attendees of the program must follow both the Library Use Policy and the policy regarding Unattended Children.