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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.

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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Bird Conservation: "Stop the Thud"

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults, Tweens (age 10-12), Teens (age 13-18)
Community Room
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

In-Staff Training Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
David and Joyce Milne Public Library

Mindfulness and Stress Reduction

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Board Room
Library Branch: David and Joyce Milne Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Talks & Discussions
Event Details:

Looking for a way to reduce or address your stress?  Please join Will Raymond for some relaxation!

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 Hoosic River: A Poem, with David Crews

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults, Teens (age 13-18)
Community Room
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.

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.

Birding for Beginners, with Mass Audubon

11:00am–12:30pm
Adults, Family, School Age (age 5-12), Tweens (age 10-12), Teens (age 13-18)
Community Room
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!

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.

Closed for Patriots' Day

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

Mindfulness and Stress Reduction

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Board Room
Library Branch: David and Joyce Milne Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Talks & Discussions
Event Details:

Looking for a way to reduce or address your stress?  Please join Will Raymond for some relaxation!

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. 

Earth Day Book Talk: Pulitzer Prize-winning author, Elizabeth Kolbert

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults, Teens (age 13-18)
Community Room
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:

We are pleased to announce that Williamstown local and Pulitzer Prize-winning author, Elizabeth Kolbert, will read from her latest book, Life on a Little-Known Planet, in celebration of Earth Da

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.

Mindfulness and Stress Reduction

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Board Room
Library Branch: David and Joyce Milne Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Talks & Discussions
Event Details:

Looking for a way to reduce or address your stress?  Please join Will Raymond for some relaxation!

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. 

Poetry Reading with local poet, Pamela Wax

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults
Community Room
Library Branch: David and Joyce Milne Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Talks & Discussions
Event Details:

Celebrate National Poetry Month at the Milne! Pamela Wax will share and discuss poems from her recently published book of poetry, Every Single Beast of My Heart (Sheila-Na-Gig Editions, 2026).

¡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.

Film Screening: The Plastic Detox

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

Produced by an Academy Award-winning team, The Plastic Detox follows six couples struggling with infertility who agree to participate in a massive plastic detox of their homes and lives.

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.

Birds of Prey with Tom Ricardi

1:00pm–3:00pm
Everyone
Community Room
Library Branch: David and Joyce Milne Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Nature & Gardening, Talks & Discussions
Event Details:

Come to the library for a live birds of prey presentation with award-winning bird rehabilitator, Tom Ricardi!  Scheduled for indoors, but may take place outside if the weather is amenable.

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.

Mindfulness and Stress Reduction

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Meeting Room
Library Branch: David and Joyce Milne Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Talks & Discussions
Event Details:

Looking for a way to reduce or address your stress?  Please join Will Raymond for some relaxation!

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. 

First Tuesday Writing Group: Exploring the Art of Writing

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

The library is hosting a monthly writing group!  Here participants can discuss their writing goals, share their work, and invite commentary from fellow writers.

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.

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.

A Guided Birdwatching Walk with David McGowan

10:00am–1:00pm
Adults, School Age (age 5-12), Tweens (age 10-12), Teens (age 13-18)
Outside Pavilion
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: David and Joyce Milne Public Library
Room: Outside Pavilion
Age Group: Adults, School Age (age 5-12), Tweens (age 10-12), Teens (age 13-18)
Program Type: Nature & Gardening, Talks & Discussions
Registration Required
Event Details:

This event is one of numerous Flight Path programs, an initiative the library is participating in through the Spring.

Mindfulness and Stress Reduction

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Meeting Room
Library Branch: David and Joyce Milne Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Talks & Discussions
Event Details:

Looking for a way to reduce or address your stress?  Please join Will Raymond for some relaxation!

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. 

Mindfulness and Stress Reduction

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Meeting Room
Library Branch: David and Joyce Milne Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Talks & Discussions
Event Details:

Looking for a way to reduce or address your stress?  Please join Will Raymond for some relaxation!

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. 

Closed for Memorial Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
David and Joyce Milne Public Library

Mindfulness and Stress Reduction

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Meeting Room
Library Branch: David and Joyce Milne Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Talks & Discussions
Event Details:

Looking for a way to reduce or address your stress?  Please join Will Raymond for some relaxation!

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. 

¡Hablemos español! Spanish Conversation Group

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults, Teens (age 13-18)
Community Room
Library Branch: David and Joyce Milne Public Library
Room: Community 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.

My New Friend is a Cat Webcomic Discussion

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults, Youth, 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, Youth, School Age (age 5-12), Tweens (age 10-12), Teens (age 13-18)
Program Type: Talks & Discussions, Workshop
Event Details:

Join a Williamstown local, Ava Simon for a guided discussion of a webcomic called My New Friend is a Cat, which is free and can be accessed online