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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!

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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In-Staff Training Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
David and Joyce Milne Public Library

Closed for Patriots' Day

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

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.

Closed for Memorial Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
David and Joyce Milne Public Library

Cultural Showcase

11:00am–3:00pm
Everyone
Library Branch: David and Joyce Milne Public Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Games & Fun, Performance
Event Details:

The David and Joyce Milne Public Library was awarded a grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council to host a Cultural Showcase this spring.

Closed for Juneteenth

All Day
Closing
Branches:
David and Joyce Milne Public Library

Closed for Independence Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
David and Joyce Milne Public Library

Sheryl Faye presents Historical Women: Abigail Adams

1:00pm–3:00pm
Everyone
Community Room
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.

Circus Minimus

6:30pm–7:30pm
Family, Pre-K (age 3-5), School Age (age 5-12), Tweens (age 10-12)
Community Room
Library Branch: David and Joyce Milne Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Family, Pre-K (age 3-5), School Age (age 5-12), Tweens (age 10-12)
Program Type: Games & Fun, Performance, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join us for Circus Minumus, the "One-Man Circus-in-a-Suitcase:"

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.

Johnny Cash & Bob Dylan - Songs & Stories

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults, Youth, Tweens (age 10-12), Teens (age 13-18)
Community Room
Library Branch: David and Joyce Milne Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Youth, Tweens (age 10-12), Teens (age 13-18)
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

Come on over for a live concert!

Closed for Labor Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
David and Joyce Milne Public Library

Closed for Indigenous Peoples' Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
David and Joyce Milne Public Library

Closed for Veterans' Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
David and Joyce Milne Public Library

Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday

12:00pm–8:00pm
Closing
Branches:
David and Joyce Milne Public Library
Description:

The library will be closing at noon today in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. 

Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday

All Day
Closing
Branches:
David and Joyce Milne Public Library

Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday

All Day
Closing
Branches:
David and Joyce Milne Public Library

Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday

All Day
Closing
Branches:
David and Joyce Milne Public Library

Closed for Christmas Holiday

All Day
Closing
Branches:
David and Joyce Milne Public Library

Closed for Christmas Holiday

All Day
Closing
Branches:
David and Joyce Milne Public Library

Closed for Christmas Holiday

All Day
Closing
Branches:
David and Joyce Milne Public Library

Closed for New Year's Eve Holiday

All Day
Closing
Branches:
David and Joyce Milne Public Library