Upcoming Events

Featured Events

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.

Donate Blood photo

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!

neon trivia time sign

Trivia Night!

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at David and Joyce Milne Public Library

Program Type:

Community Event, Games & Fun

Age Group:

Everyone
Library Branch: David and Joyce Milne Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community Event, Games & Fun
Event Details:

Join us for another trivia night! Gather your teams, chose your name, and play to win fun prizes like library merch, gift cards, and more! 

book cover

"Sustainabili - Reads" Book Group meeting

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Board Room at David and Joyce Milne Public Library

Program Type:

Book Club, Nature & Gardening

Age Group:

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

We're now hosting a library discussion group covering all things sustainability-related!

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Afterschool Snacks for Teens

2:30pm–5:00pm
Teens (age 13-18)
Teen Room
Library Branch: David and Joyce Milne Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens (age 13-18)
Program Type: Recurring
Event Details:

We will be offering afterschool snacks for teens (grades 7-12) throughout the schoolyear, excluding holidays.  Join us to fuel your busy brains!

In-Staff Training Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
David and Joyce Milne Public Library

Afterschool Snacks for Teens

2:30pm–5:00pm
Teens (age 13-18)
Teen Room
Library Branch: David and Joyce Milne Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens (age 13-18)
Program Type: Recurring
Event Details:

We will be offering afterschool snacks for teens (grades 7-12) throughout the schoolyear, excluding holidays.  Join us to fuel your busy brains!

Afterschool Snacks for Teens

2:30pm–5:00pm
Teens (age 13-18)
Teen Room
Library Branch: David and Joyce Milne Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens (age 13-18)
Program Type: Recurring
Event Details:

We will be offering afterschool snacks for teens (grades 7-12) throughout the schoolyear, excluding holidays.  Join us to fuel your busy brains!

Tango Lessons! with David Gorson and Bonnie Ernst

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Meeting Room
Register Now!
Registration Required
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.

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.

Afterschool Snacks for Teens

2:30pm–5:00pm
Teens (age 13-18)
Teen Room
Library Branch: David and Joyce Milne Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens (age 13-18)
Program Type: Recurring
Event Details:

We will be offering afterschool snacks for teens (grades 7-12) throughout the schoolyear, excluding holidays.  Join us to fuel your busy brains!

Afterschool Snacks for Teens

2:30pm–5:00pm
Teens (age 13-18)
Teen Room
Library Branch: David and Joyce Milne Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens (age 13-18)
Program Type: Recurring
Event Details:

We will be offering afterschool snacks for teens (grades 7-12) throughout the schoolyear, excluding holidays.  Join us to fuel your busy brains!

Afterschool Snacks for Teens

2:30pm–5:00pm
Teens (age 13-18)
Teen Room
Library Branch: David and Joyce Milne Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens (age 13-18)
Program Type: Recurring
Event Details:

We will be offering afterschool snacks for teens (grades 7-12) throughout the schoolyear, excluding holidays.  Join us to fuel your busy brains!

Closed for Patriots' Day

10:00am–5:30pm
Closing
Branches:
David and Joyce Milne Public Library

Tango Lessons! with David Gorson and Bonnie Ernst

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Meeting Room
Register Now!
Registration Required
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.

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.

Afterschool Snacks for Teens

2:30pm–5:00pm
Teens (age 13-18)
Teen Room
Library Branch: David and Joyce Milne Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens (age 13-18)
Program Type: Recurring
Event Details:

We will be offering afterschool snacks for teens (grades 7-12) throughout the schoolyear, excluding holidays.  Join us to fuel your busy brains!

Afterschool Snacks for Teens

2:30pm–5:00pm
Teens (age 13-18)
Teen Room
Library Branch: David and Joyce Milne Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens (age 13-18)
Program Type: Recurring
Event Details:

We will be offering afterschool snacks for teens (grades 7-12) throughout the schoolyear, excluding holidays.  Join us to fuel your busy brains!

Tango Lessons! with David Gorson and Bonnie Ernst

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Meeting Room
Register Now!
Registration Required
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.

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.

Afterschool Snacks for Teens

2:30pm–5:00pm
Teens (age 13-18)
Teen Room
Library Branch: David and Joyce Milne Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens (age 13-18)
Program Type: Recurring
Event Details:

We will be offering afterschool snacks for teens (grades 7-12) throughout the schoolyear, excluding holidays.  Join us to fuel your busy brains!

¡Hablemos español! Spanish Conversation Group

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults, Teens (age 13-18)
Meeting Room
Library Branch: David and Joyce Milne Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens (age 13-18)
Program Type: Community Event, Games & Fun, Recurring, Talks & Discussions
Event Details:

Únase a nosotros el último miércoles de cada mes a las 6 p.m. para conversaciones informales en español y a veces, juegos. Todos los niveles son bienvenidos. 

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.

Afterschool Snacks for Teens

2:30pm–5:00pm
Teens (age 13-18)
Teen Room
Library Branch: David and Joyce Milne Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens (age 13-18)
Program Type: Recurring
Event Details:

We will be offering afterschool snacks for teens (grades 7-12) throughout the schoolyear, excluding holidays.  Join us to fuel your busy brains!

Afterschool Snacks for Teens

2:30pm–5:00pm
Teens (age 13-18)
Teen Room
Library Branch: David and Joyce Milne Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens (age 13-18)
Program Type: Recurring
Event Details:

We will be offering afterschool snacks for teens (grades 7-12) throughout the schoolyear, excluding holidays.  Join us to fuel your busy brains!

Afterschool Snacks for Teens

2:30pm–5:00pm
Teens (age 13-18)
Teen Room
Library Branch: David and Joyce Milne Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens (age 13-18)
Program Type: Recurring
Event Details:

We will be offering afterschool snacks for teens (grades 7-12) throughout the schoolyear, excluding holidays.  Join us to fuel your busy brains!

Afterschool Snacks for Teens

2:30pm–5:00pm
Teens (age 13-18)
Teen Room
Library Branch: David and Joyce Milne Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens (age 13-18)
Program Type: Recurring
Event Details:

We will be offering afterschool snacks for teens (grades 7-12) throughout the schoolyear, excluding holidays.  Join us to fuel your busy brains!

Tango Lessons! with David Gorson and Bonnie Ernst

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Meeting Room
Register Now!
Registration Required
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.

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.

Memoir Writing Workshop

1:00pm–3:00pm
Everyone
Meeting Room
Cancelled
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. 

Afterschool Snacks for Teens

2:30pm–5:00pm
Teens (age 13-18)
Teen Room
Library Branch: David and Joyce Milne Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens (age 13-18)
Program Type: Recurring
Event Details:

We will be offering afterschool snacks for teens (grades 7-12) throughout the schoolyear, excluding holidays.  Join us to fuel your busy brains!

Afterschool Snacks for Teens

2:30pm–5:00pm
Teens (age 13-18)
Teen Room
Library Branch: David and Joyce Milne Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens (age 13-18)
Program Type: Recurring
Event Details:

We will be offering afterschool snacks for teens (grades 7-12) throughout the schoolyear, excluding holidays.  Join us to fuel your busy brains!

Delayed Opening - Morning Closure for Staff Training

8:00am–1:00pm
Closing
Branches:
David and Joyce Milne Public Library
Description:

The library will open at 1:00 pm today due to staff training.