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Bird Collision Monitoring, Migration Tracking, & Stopping 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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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! 

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"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

National Poetry Month-Create a Poem!

All Day 4/11–4/19
Everyone
Library Branch: David and Joyce Milne Public Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community Event, Other
Event Details:

Throughout the month of April, we will be celebrating the 30th anniversary of National Poetry Month!

Berkshire Health Systems Bloodmobile

9:00am–2:00pm
Everyone
Parking Lot
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!

Dell Reconnect - Recycle your Computer!

04/13/2026 @ 10:00am–04/18/2026 @ 4:00pm
Everyone
Library Branch: David and Joyce Milne Public Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community Event, Other
Event Details:

Reconnect is a residential computer recycling program that offers you an easy, convenient, and responsible way to recycle your used computer equipment.

Closed for Patriots' Day

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

National Poetry Month-Create a Poem!

All Day 4/21–4/30
Everyone
Library Branch: David and Joyce Milne Public Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community Event, Other
Event Details:

Throughout the month of April, we will be celebrating the 30th anniversary of National Poetry Month!

Dell Reconnect - Recycle your Computer!

04/21/2026 @ 10:00am–04/25/2026 @ 4:00pm
Everyone
Library Branch: David and Joyce Milne Public Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community Event, Other
Event Details:

Reconnect is a residential computer recycling program that offers you an easy, convenient, and responsible way to recycle your used computer equipment.

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

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

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