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Book Banning in the United States
Started by the American Library Association in 1982, Banned Books Week takes place annually on the second week of October. The purpose...
Oct 22 min read


Climate Preparedness Week 2025
We will once again recognize and host events for Climate Preparedness Week which is the last week of every September! Many Massachusetts...
Sep 182 min read


Opting out of Fast Fashion
" The term ' fast fashion ' refers to the reproduction of clothing that is rapidly produced by mass-market retailers at low cost. While...
Sep 172 min read


Book Bingo 2025!
The book bingo cards have been returned and tallied and our many voracious readers have been alerted that their prizes are waiting for...
Sep 81 min read


Join Our Free Raffle
September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month and to celebrate, we are holding a free raffle.🎟️🥳 When you sign up for a library...
Sep 41 min read


Y.A. Graphics & Manga for Tweens
If you're a tween ready to explore graphic novels beyond the Children's Room, check out these titles from our Young Adult collection....
Jul 211 min read


Movie Review: "Jaws" (1975)
Recently, we added a No Plot Just Vibes display by the front circulation desk. And while I don’t think this recommendation can be...
Jul 142 min read


MA Teen Choice Book Award 2025
"The Massachusetts' Teen Choice Book Award is the only award in the Bay State that invites students in grades 7-12 to select their top...
Jun 161 min read


Book Bingo for Adults! Summer 2025
It's summertime, which means it's time for Adult Book Bingo here at The Milne Public Library! "Book Bingo" is just like playing bingo,...
Jun 112 min read


2025 Guide to Awesome Audio!
How to FIND the Best Audio Material for You Spend some time browsing titles, using the links below for reviews and awards lists of...
Jun 103 min read


Compost (and keep food waste out of landfills!)
From ReFed.org "In 2023, 31% of all food in the U.S. went unsold or uneaten-and most of that ended up as waste." According to The...
May 271 min read


Know your Local Government: Attend the Williamstown "Citizens' Academy!"
The Williamstown Citizens’ Academy is a multi-session program designed to educate the citizens of Williamstown about town government and...
May 191 min read


The Art of Words - Visit our Poetry Gallery 2025
Our Poetry Challenge this past April was to create a repetitive poem. Repetition is used in poetry to create rhythm or emphasis on a word...
May 121 min read


April Celebrates Arab-American Heritage!
The Arab World is comprised of 22 countries, represented by the League of Arab States. To learn more, visit the Arab American...
Apr 161 min read


Executive Order Concerning IMLS
Federal Actions Threaten Library Services Nationwide Recent federal decisions have cast serious doubt on the future of library services...
Apr 93 min read


BookShare: Patron Book Reviews (All Ages Welcome)
Have you read a book that blew you away or do you just love books in general and want to share your thoughts? Join our ever-growing space...
Apr 816 min read


Happy National Poetry Month
April is National Poetry Month and we are excited to have events, programming, and displays all month long! Launched by the Academy of...
Apr 22 min read


Start your Garden... with the Milne Seed Library!
Near the circulation desk, you will see a relic from the past - a Milne Public Library card catalog that was tucked away in the basement....
Mar 273 min read


Explore Women's History with YA Lit
Enjoy a selection of books highlighting the history, experience, and achievements of women through the ages and throughout the world....
Mar 181 min read


Blind Date with a Book 2025
Our annual literary love event came to a close at the end of February, and it's been exciting to see the results of everyone's bookish,...
Mar 123 min read
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