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! 

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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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National Poetry Month-Create a Poem!

All Day 4/1–4/9
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!

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!

Roots & Rhythms: African Dance and Music Adventures

1:30pm–2:30pm
Everyone
Community Room
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.

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.

Goodwill Donation Truck

10:00am–2:00pm
Adults
Parking Lot
Library Branch: David and Joyce Milne Public Library
Room: Parking Lot
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event

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.

Goodwill Donation Truck

10:00am–2:00pm
Adults
Parking Lot
Library Branch: David and Joyce Milne Public Library
Room: Parking Lot
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event

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.

Celebrate Space Week with LEGO!

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults, School Age (age 5-12), Tweens (age 10-12), Teens (age 13-18)
Meeting Room
Library Branch: David and Joyce Milne Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, School Age (age 5-12), Tweens (age 10-12), Teens (age 13-18)
Program Type: Community Event, Games & Fun, Workshop
Event Details:

It's SPACE WEEK! Due to popular demand, we are going to REBUILD the Apollo 11 LEGO model! So if you ever looked at it and were sorry you missed out when we put it together in 2019, now's your chance! 

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.

Goodwill Donation Truck

10:00am–2:00pm
Adults
Parking Lot
Library Branch: David and Joyce Milne Public Library
Room: Parking Lot
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event

¡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.

Citizens' Academy: Williamstown Fire Department

6:00pm–7:30pm
Everyone
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community Event, Talks & Discussions
Event Details:

For the next Citizens’ Academy session, join us at the Williamstown Fire Department’s brand-new firehouse for a special behind-the-scenes look at the space and the vital services the department provides. Hosted by Chief Jeffrey J.

Trivia Night!

6:00pm–8:00pm
Everyone
Community Room
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! 

Goodwill Donation Truck

10:00am–2:00pm
Adults
Parking Lot
Library Branch: David and Joyce Milne Public Library
Room: Parking Lot
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event

Garden Readers Book Group

3:00pm–4:00pm
Everyone, Adults
Meeting Room
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 Bu

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.

Roots & Rhythms: African Dance and Music Adventures

1:00pm–2:00pm
Everyone
Community Room
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.

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.

Goodwill Donation Truck

10:00am–2:00pm
Adults
Parking Lot
Library Branch: David and Joyce Milne Public Library
Room: Parking Lot
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event

Community Craft Supply Swap

11:00am–2:00pm
Everyone
Community Room
Library Branch: David and Joyce Milne Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Event
Event Details:

Do you have a plethora of craft supplies that you are looking to get rid of? Are you on the hunt for craft supplies to finish your project?

Goodwill Donation Truck

10:00am–2:00pm
Adults
Parking Lot
Library Branch: David and Joyce Milne Public Library
Room: Parking Lot
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event

Goodwill Donation Truck

10:00am–2:00pm
Adults
Parking Lot
Library Branch: David and Joyce Milne Public Library
Room: Parking Lot
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event