Milton Public Library
Upcoming Events
Friends Book Shop
The Friends Book Shop is open Tuesdays 10am-4pm, Thursdays, 2pm-4pm & Saturdays 10am-2pm . All Book Shop purchases support library programming.
Private meeting
Ms. Tory's Stories, Ages 0-5
Join Ms. Tory for a storytime full of music and dancing located in the Keys Room on the Lower Level of the Library. (This is a repeat of today's 10:00am program. Pick whichever time works best for you...
Office Hours with Community Social Worker
Need Help? Meet Anne Grossman, MSW, LICSW, Community Social Worker with the Milton Health Department Anne will hold office hours every Tuesday from 3pm-5pm at the Milton Library Drop-in or make an app...
Teen D&D
D&D is a TAB-organized group for students in grades 7-12. If you are interested in joining or have any questions about the game, please email Tyler Vachon at tvachon@milton.ocln.org
Mah-jongg
Come join us for Tuesday Night Mah-jongg! All are welcome: experienced players & beginners! Drop-In. * Note: we meet in the Children's Room, but this is a program for adults.
Adult Yoga with Sheila Armstrong
Join us this evening for a one-hour gentle yoga class with instructor Sheila Armstrong. We will practice asanas (yoga poses) and breathing techniques to be present in the current moment and to create ...
Milton Girls Softball
monthly board meeting
Small Wonders Ages 0-5
Drop in and join Ms Elaine and Buddy in the Story Hour Room for rhymes, songs and stories for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, ages 0-5.
Small Wonders Ages 0-5
Drop in and join Ms Elaine and Buddy in the Story Hour Room for rhymes, songs and stories for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, ages 0-5.
Milton Woman's Club
meeting
LEGO Club, Ages 6-12*
Calling all builders! Join Ms. Tory at LEGO Club in the Story Hour Room. Construct a themed LEGO scene, and then find your finished creations on display in the Children's Room! For ages 6-12. Registra...
Milton Garden Club
Club business
Unplug & Unwind: Adult Coloring Night
Looking for a creative way to unwind? Take a break and join us for a relaxed, drop-in hangout designed for adults looking to de-stress and have a little screen-free me time. We’ll provide a variety of...
Friends Book Shop
The Friends Book Shop is open Tuesdays 10am-4pm, Thursdays, 2pm-4pm & Saturdays 10am-2pm . All Book Shop purchases support library programming.
Chair Yoga with Marianne Zullas
Join us this afternoon for a one-hour Chair Yoga class with instructor Marianne Zullas. Chair yoga is a beneficial practice for teenagers, adults, seniors, individuals in wheelchairs, or those with ph...
Art with Andre'a
Join Andre'a each week in the Teen Room for a new craft or art project! Artists between grades 6-12 of all skill levels are welcome. Special thanks to the Friends of the Milton Public Library for maki...
Afterschool Special: Paddington in Peru, All Ages
Enjoy an afterschool special of your favorite family movie in the Story Hour Room! Bring a comfy blanket and your favorite movie snack. Today we are showing: Paddington in Peru This program is for all...
Adult D&D
Calling all adventurers! Join us for a monthly Dungeons & Dragons campaign! This program is free to attend, and no past familiarity with Dungeons & Dragons is required. Registration is required. Pleas...
Booked For Romance
Do you love to read romance novels or are you interested in the genre and want some great book recommendations? This book club is for you! Join us on Thursday, February 12 for a-choose-your-own-book b...
Baby Rhyme Time: birth to 12 months
Rhymes, songs, and stories for the littlest library lovers....Baby Rhyme Time is just for infants up to 12 months (with an adult, of course, but no older siblings, please) Drop in and join Ms Elaine a...
Switch Freeplay
Join us for some TAB-organized gaming on the Nintendo Switch from 3-4:30pm in the Teen Room!. Super Smash Bros Ultimate is the reigning game of choice, but game choice is consensus-driven at the top o...
Friends Book Shop
The Friends Book Shop is open Tuesdays 10am-4pm, Thursdays, 2pm-4pm & Saturdays 10am-2pm . All Book Shop purchases support library programming.
MPL at the Movies: Miracle
Today there will be a free screening of the film: Miracle Get into the spirit of the games with this 2004 film about the U.S. men's ice hockey team's legendary game against the Soviet Union team in th...
Reading Dogs, Grades K-5*
Kids in Grades K-5 who want to practice reading aloud are invited to come meet and read to a lovable (and a very good listener!) volunteer dog. Each child will have the opportunity to read to the dog ...
Stuffed Animal Sleepover, Ages 4+
Stuffed animals are invited to the library on February 17 for a special February Vacation sleepover party JUST FOR THEM! Each child may bring a stuffed animal to the library on Thursday afternoon betw...
Maximizing Social Security Benefits & Minimizing Taxes
Educational workshop/seminar based on social security and taxes in retirement.
Drop-in Tech Help
Looking for some basic computer or mobile device guidance? Want help using an online resource? Join us for our drop-in help hour between 6:30 PM and 7:30 PM for a one-on-one session with a librarian. ...
Virtual 50+ Jobseekers Networking Group: LinkedIn
The Library 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group meets via Zoom on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30am to 11:30am. Informal networking takes place from 9am to 9:30am and 11:30am to noon. ...
Stuffed Animal Pickup
~~This is the conclusion of this week's Stuffed Animal Sleepover. Come back and pick your stuffed animals up anytime this afternoon, and receive a link to learn about all of the adventures that Ms. Sa...
Freckle Face Yoga, Ages 5-8*
Visit the Story Hour Room for a kids' yoga program with Freckly Face Yoga! During this event, we'll focus on: Poses to keep our bodies active, strong & flexible Mindfulness tools like deep belly breat...
MPL at the Movies: Race
Tonight there will be a free screening of the film: Race, a 2016 biographical sports drama film about African-American athlete Jesse Owens, who won a record-breaking four gold medals at the 1936 Berli...
Family Puzzle Competition, Ages 5+*
Join Ms. Tory in the Story Hour Room for a friendly family puzzle competition! Each team will receive the same puzzle and they must work together to be the first to finish. This program requires regis...
Take-and-Make Craft: Recycled Forky, Ages 6-11
Introducing a Take-and-Make craft program for older kids, ages 6-11! Pick up a DIY craft, take it home, and make at your leisure. This week, we will make Recycled Forky. Pick up a craft supply bag on ...
Teen Movie Fridays
Join us for a TAB-organized movie from 3-4:30pm in the Teen Room!. Films are typically voted on at the start of the program. The Teen Room is open for students between grades 6 and 12.
Norfolk Plymouth County Area Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Inc/Chapter Meeting
Monthly meeting
Library Knitting Group
An informal drop-in knitting group will meet at the library which offers an opportunity for people to get together, bring a project to work on, and have others nearby for occasional advice. Knitters a...
Teen GSA
Teen GSA is a weekly TAB-organized program for students grades 7-12. Everyon e is welcome to join this safe, peer-run group that unites LGBTQ+ and allied teens in building community while organizing a...
Art with Sue, Ages 6-12*
Join Sue Hoy in the Story Hour Room for a fun art class. Project: Olympic Skier Sculptures! For ages 6-12. Registration is required and will open two weeks prior to the class. Sponsored by the Friends...
Teen TCG Club
TCG Club is a TAB-organized club that meets every Friday from 3-5pm for students between grades 6-12. Casual Pokemon, MTG Pauper, and MTG multiplayer Commander are the dominant formats, but players of...
Memoir Writing Workshop Series with the Writer-in-Residence
Everyone has a story to tell. But a compelling memoir does not just tell what happened, it answers the question, "So what?" In this two-session workshop we'll explore what makes a memoir not only some...
Night Owls Storytime
Stories for ages 3-8. Miss Sara will offer this storytime live on Zoom. PJ's welcome; silly stuff is guaranteed! Registration is required; a Zoom link will be sent out to all registered participants a...
SPUB Club
Register online for SPUB Club! Our Super Popular, Unbelievable Book Club is a read-aloud book club on Zoom for kids in grades 2-6. Miss Sara will read a few chapters of a book each week; your job is t...
Adult D&D
Calling all adventurers! Join us for a monthly Dungeons & Dragons campaign! This program is free to attend, and no past familiarity with Dungeons & Dragons is required. Registration is required. Pleas...
Open Music Studio with Liz Alvarez
Open Studios are meetings where local musicians can share or workshop the music they are currently making. This is an opportunity for musicians to share their work, complete or in-progress, and receiv...
Graphic Novel Book Club, Grades 3-5*
Calling all Graphic Novel fans! Join Ms. Tory each month where we will discuss graphic novels and comics. This month we are reading: Lunar Boy by Jes and Cin Wibowo Request a copy through the OCLN cat...
Milton Garden Club presents Joann Vierra Director of Horticulture at the Trustees properties.
Milton Garden Club welcomes Joann Viera of The Trustees of Reservations in partnership with the Milton Public Library, Enchanting Edens: Reviving Twelve Historic Gardens of Timeless Beauty Step into a...
Virtual: Burglary at the Louvre: How Can Writers Top This?
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.** The world is fascinated by the recent jewel robbery at th...
Milton RTC
Discussion of Massachusetts Republican State convention
Kid Lit Kit Meetup, Ages 9-12*
Looking for a new book club for ages 9-12? Register for the Kid Lit Kit Meetup and receive your kit today! February's theme: Going for Gold. On the first of each month, ten themed kits will be availab...
Armchair Sleuths: A True-Crime Club
Calling all armchair sleuths! Join fellow true-crime enthusiasts at MPL's True-Crime Club, where curiosity meets conversation. Each meeting will focus on a different case or notable figure from the wo...
Teen Takeover
Join us for the first Teen Takeover of 2026! Teen Takeovers are TAB-organized, after-hours events where students will return to the library after it has closed for games and activities. February's Tak...
Concert: Spirituals and Jazz - The Foundation of Popular Music
Join us for an inspiring and celebratory musical event, great for all ages! Talented pianist and Berklee College of Music Professor George W. Russell, Jr. will accompany Vocalist Donna McElroy, Profes...
Children's Author Event: D.A. Royster, Ages 4+
Please join us for a visit with picture book author, D.A. Royster! Ms. Royster will join us in the Story Hour Room to share their book, Happy Music: A New Orleans Jazz Story, answer questions about he...
Wotiz Gallery: Paintings by Carol Rothenstein
During the month of March, the Wotiz Gallery will feature an exhibit by painter Carol Rothenstein that includes artwork from Twenty Paintings of 2020 and Two Series of Children. "The pandemic began in...
MPL Lit Kit for Adults
Register to receive one of this month's MPL Lit Kits! March's theme: Luck 'o the Irish. Here's how it works: On the first of each month, ten themed kits will be available for pickup. Each kit will be ...
MPL Lit Kit for Adults
Register to receive one of this month's MPL Lit Kits! March's theme: Luck 'o the Irish. Here's how it works: On the first of each month, ten themed kits will be available for pickup. Each kit will be ...
West Milton Neighborhood Association
Neighborhood Info. Question & Answers
Real Estate Continuing Education
This is a two hour CE Class for local real estate agents
Hold for Parking
Sportsmen's Tennis & Enrichment Ctr
Development retreat
Milton Garden Club presents Macy Lee, a MGC member and tomato growing enthusiast
Macy Lee, a MGC member and tomato growing enthusiast, will host a tutorial on how to start your own seedlings and grow your own vegetables at home.
Virtual: Raphael - Artist and Visionary
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.** The Italian painter and architect Raphael became one of t...
Pokemon Club, Ages 6-12*
Calling all Pokemon fans! Join Ms. Tory in the Story Hour Room for an hour of casual Pokemon play. Show off and trade cards, discuss your favorite pokemon characters, or play a few rounds of the battl...
Celebrity Book Club
Read what the celebrities are reading: join Celebrity Book Club! Library staff members Sara Truog & Sally Lawler will lead you in a fun, relaxed discussion of books recommended by popular celebrities ...
Take-and-Make Craft: Clothespin Grasshoppers, Ages 3-5
Check out our Take-and-Make craft program for ages 3-5! Pick up an easy DIY craft, take it home, and make at your leisure. Please share your creations on our FB page or tag us on Instagram! Pick up a ...
Teen Takeover
Join us for the first Teen Takeover of 2026! Teen Takeovers are TAB-organized, after-hours events where students will return to the library after it has closed for games and activities. February's Tak...
Milton Town Democratic Caucus
Caucus
Library Knitting Group
An informal drop-in knitting group will meet at the library which offers an opportunity for people to get together, bring a project to work on, and have others nearby for occasional advice. Knitters a...
Adult Craft Workshop: Painting Magic Colors & Flowers on Silk with Lidia Mikhaylova
Do you want to explore your creative side? Do you want to experiment with colors without fear of making a mistake? Join artist Lidia Mikhaylova in this easy, magical, and relaxing adventure into the w...
Introduction to Martial Arts, Ages 6-12*
Please join the Children's Room for an introduction to martial arts! No prior experience is required. Turo (teacher) Vince Jornales teaches the East Coast Jornales System, which has its roots in the F...
Boston Chapter Jack & Jill
Montly meeting
East Milton Neighborhood Association/Community Service Celebration
Manning award for community service.
Wotiz Gallery: Artist Reception for Carol Rothenstein
Join us for a free public reception this evening at the Milton Public Library to celebrate the work of artist Carol Rothenstein. Her exhibit is on display in the Wotiz Gallery for the month of March. ...
How to Get the Nutrients You Need From Your Garden with Jill Ahlstrand of Harvesting Flavor
Whether you grow a full backyard garden or a few pots on a patio, the food you grow can play a meaningful role in supporting your health. In this talk, Jill Ahlstrand of Harvesting Flavor explores how...
LEGO Club, Ages 6-12*
Calling all builders! Join Ms. Tory at LEGO Club in the Story Hour Room. Construct a themed LEGO scene, and then find your finished creations on display in the Children's Room! For ages 6-12. Registra...
Milton Indivisible
meeting
Booked for Mystery
Do you love to read mystery novels or are you interested in the genre and want some great book recommendations? This book club is for you! Join us on Wednesday, March 11 for a-choose-your-own-book boo...
Afterschool Special: Elio, All Ages
Enjoy an afterschool special of your favorite family movie in the Story Hour Room! Bring a comfy blanket and your favorite movie snack. Today we are showing: Elio This program is for all ages and does...
Personal Health Workshop: Ergonomic Tips and Tricks for Working from Home
Working from home doesn’t have to mean neck and back pain. Join us to learn what an effective home workstation really looks like, why perfect posture is a myth, and how to protect your body during lon...
Unplug & Unwind: Adult Coloring Afternoon
Looking for a creative way to unwind? Take a break and join us for a relaxed, drop-in hangout designed for adults looking to de-stress and have a little screen-free me time. We’ll provide a variety of...
Irish Step Demonstration, All Ages
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with an Irish Step performance, demonstrated by Petrocelli Academy of Irish Dance in the lower level Keys Community Room. All Ages. This is a drop-in event; no registration...
Booked for Lunch
Join the MPL's choose-your-own-adventure book club for adults: Booked for Lunch! Once a month, please join MPL Staff for a silent book club: a half hour of socializing and eating lunch together, and a...
Learn to Knit Pop Up! (for Beginners)
Come for a show and tell about knitting, including information about yarn and knitting needles, an introduction to a few stitches, and a sampling of what you can make. Before you leave, don't forget t...
Adult Yoga with Sheila Armstrong
Join us this evening for a one-hour gentle yoga class with instructor Sheila Armstrong. We will practice asanas (yoga poses) and breathing techniques to be present in the current moment and to create ...
Hatch the Chicken
Peep! Peep! The Children's Room is getting chicken eggs! Starting on May 28, the Story Hour Room will be the new home to our baby chicks as they wait to hatch in their incubator. Come by anytime that ...
Boozy Bookworms, Under 40*
Are you under 40 and eager to connect with fellow book enthusiasts? Boozy Bookworms might be the perfect fit for you! Facilitated by library staff members Tory Fiske and Micaela Soucy, this book club ...
Nintendo Switch 2 Freeplay, Ages 5-12
Kids ages 5-12 are invited to show off their Mario skills in the Story Hour Room for an hour of (friendly!) competitive gaming with our Nintendo Switch 2! No registration is required. All experience l...
Neighborhood Book Group Meeting
Book club
No Irish Need Apply: The History of the Irish in Boston
Discover the dramatic saga of Boston’s Irish community in this riveting presentation, tracing their journey from 17th-century indentured servants and the 1718 Scots-Irish arrivals to the waves of Cath...
Take-and-Make Craft: Recycled Robots, Ages 6-11
Introducing a Take-and-Make craft program for older kids, ages 6-11! Pick up a DIY craft, take it home, and make at your leisure. This week, we will make Recycled Robots. Pick up a craft supply bag on...
Library Knitting Group
An informal drop-in knitting group will meet at the library which offers an opportunity for people to get together, bring a project to work on, and have others nearby for occasional advice. Knitters a...
Adult Yoga with Marianne Zullas
Join us this evening for a one-hour gentle yoga class with instructor Marianne Zullas. We will practice asanas (yoga poses) and breathing techniques to be present in the current moment and to create m...
Mel O'Drama, Ages 5-9*
Kids aged 5-9 are invited to join local drama teacher Melanie Grace Gillespie for a theatrical and creative hour of Mel O'Drama! Students will enjoy such fun activities as warmups, improv games, voice...
American Financial Education Alliance, Free Financial Workshop
We will be covering the topics of Social Security and the benefits available to the community. Nothing will be sold and services will not be solicited, strictly educational
"Reading the Revolution" Book Discussion: Women's Rights
The MPL is holding a series of book discussions around the initiative MA250 Reading the Revolution: 250 Years of Incendiary and Inspiring Books from the Bay State and Beyond. In advance of this sessio...
Book Shop Volunteers event
A social event for Friends volunteers
Graphic Novel Book Club, Grades 3-5*
Calling all Graphic Novel fans! Join Ms. Tory each month where we will discuss graphic novels and comics. This month we are reading: TBA Request a copy through the OCLN catalog, or pick up a reserved ...
MPL at the Movies: TBA
Tonight there will be a free screening of the film: This program is kindly sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library. You may contact the Reference Dept. with questions: (617) 898-4964 or ...
Kid Lit Kit Meetup, Ages 9-12*
Looking for a new book club for ages 9-12? Register for the Kid Lit Kit Meetup and receive your kit today! March's theme: The Book was Better. On the first of each month, ten themed kits will be avail...
