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Todd

Goodbye Lawn! Alternatives to the Traditional Grass Lawn, with Todd Breitenstein

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at David and Joyce Milne Public Library

Program Type:

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: Nature & Gardening, Talks & Discussions
Event Details:

RESCHEDULED! 

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! 🌷🐣

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! 🌷🐣

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.

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.

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Spring Chicken Trot (Egg Hunt)

11:00am–1:00pm
Youth, Family, Babies & Toddlers (age 0-2), Pre-K (age 3-5), School Age (age 5-12)
Outside Pavilion
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! 🌷🐣

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.

Spring Chicken Trot (Egg Hunt)

11:00am–1:00pm
Youth, Family, Babies & Toddlers (age 0-2), Pre-K (age 3-5), School Age (age 5-12)
Community Room
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! 🌷🐣

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.

Spring Chicken Trot (Egg Hunt)

11:00am–1:00pm
Youth, Family, Babies & Toddlers (age 0-2), Pre-K (age 3-5), School Age (age 5-12)
Meeting Room
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! 🌷🐣

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 at the Milne

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Meeting Room
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.

(More) Mahjong at the Milne

5:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Board Room
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.

In-Staff Training Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
David and Joyce Milne Public Library

Dungeons and Dragons for Teens!

1:30pm–3:30pm
Teens (age 13-18)
Board Room
Library Branch: David and Joyce Milne Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Teens (age 13-18)
Program Type: Games & Fun
Event Details:

Dungeons & Dragons for teens 12 and up! This event is organized by DM Quinn through Discord.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Dungeons and Dragons for Teens!

1:30pm–3:30pm
Teens (age 13-18)
Meeting Room
Library Branch: David and Joyce Milne Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (age 13-18)
Program Type: Games & Fun
Event Details:

Dungeons & Dragons for teens 12 and up! This event is organized by DM Quinn through Discord.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Closed for Patriots' Day

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

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.

(More) Mahjong at the Milne

5:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Board Room
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.

Dungeons and Dragons for Teens!

1:30pm–3:30pm
Teens (age 13-18)
Board Room
Library Branch: David and Joyce Milne Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Teens (age 13-18)
Program Type: Games & Fun
Event Details:

Dungeons & Dragons for teens 12 and up! This event is organized by DM Quinn through Discord.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Dungeons and Dragons for Teens!

1:30pm–3:30pm
Teens (age 13-18)
Meeting Room
Library Branch: David and Joyce Milne Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (age 13-18)
Program Type: Games & Fun
Event Details:

Dungeons & Dragons for teens 12 and up! This event is organized by DM Quinn through Discord.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Mahjong at the Milne

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Meeting Room
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.

¡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.

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! 

Mahjong at the Milne

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Meeting Room
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.

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.

Dungeons and Dragons for Teens!

1:30pm–3:30pm
Teens (age 13-18)
Board Room
Library Branch: David and Joyce Milne Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Teens (age 13-18)
Program Type: Games & Fun
Event Details:

Dungeons & Dragons for teens 12 and up! This event is organized by DM Quinn through Discord.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Dungeons and Dragons for Teens!

1:30pm–3:30pm
Teens (age 13-18)
Meeting Room
Library Branch: David and Joyce Milne Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (age 13-18)
Program Type: Games & Fun
Event Details:

Dungeons & Dragons for teens 12 and up! This event is organized by DM Quinn through Discord.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Mahjong at the Milne

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Meeting Room
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.

(More) Mahjong at the Milne

5:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Board Room
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.

Mahjong at the Milne

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Meeting Room
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.

Dungeons and Dragons for Teens!

1:30pm–3:30pm
Teens (age 13-18)
Board Room
Library Branch: David and Joyce Milne Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Teens (age 13-18)
Program Type: Games & Fun
Event Details:

Dungeons & Dragons for teens 12 and up! This event is organized by DM Quinn through Discord.

Disclaimer(s)

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