Milton Public Library

The Friends Book Shop is open Tuesdays 10am-4pm, Thursdays, 2pm-4pm & Saturdays 10am-2pm . All Book Shop purchases support library programming.

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...

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...

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...

Calling all Cooks! The Milton Public Library Cookbook Club, led by local chef Connie Spiros and Assistant Director Sara Truog, invites you to its next session on Thursday, April 9 from 6:30-8:00 pm. E...

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...

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...

The Friends Book Shop is open Tuesdays 10am-4pm, Thursdays, 2pm-4pm & Saturdays 10am-2pm . All Book Shop purchases support library programming.

Yarn donations will be accepted during today's Knitting Group meeting! Stop by the Conference Room on the Lower Level to drop off any unused whole skeins of yarn with labels. An informal drop-in knitt...

Join us for a family-friendly thrill comedy, climaxed by Harold Lloyd's iconic building climb, shown with live music! It's a cinematic image so powerful, people who've never seen the movie instantly r...

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...

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...

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...

This 3-session class is for you if you have no knitting experience or learned long ago and need a refresher. In this class you'll learn the basics - cast-on, knit, purl, and bind-off. With the help of...

Join us for a free public reception this evening at the Milton Public Library to celebrate the work of Lucy Zhang and her exhibit Voices of the Lower Neponset River. The exhibit is on display on the L...

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...

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...

The Friends Book Shop is open Tuesdays 10am-4pm, Thursdays, 2pm-4pm & Saturdays 10am-2pm . All Book Shop purchases support library programming.

Join Ms. Tory for a storytime full of music and dancing located in the Keys Room on the Lower Level of the Library. (This program repeats at 10:45. Pick whichever time works best for you!)

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...

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...

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

Milton Cultural Council's Grant Award Recipients

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.

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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. ...

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.

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.

The Milton Public Library Speaker Series presents an evening with award-winning, best-selling author Colm Tóibín. Colm will talk about his work and writing influences, followed by a Q&A and a book sig...

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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...

A family friendly cultural event showcasing Asian Indian culture through music, song, dance, food, arts and crafts.

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: Zootopia 2 This program is for all ages an...

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, April 16 for a-choose-your-own-book book...

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 ...

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 Bees. Pick up a craft supply bag on F...

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.

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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...

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...

Join Ginny Brearley in the Story Hour Room for a fun art class! Project: Mixed-Media Collage For grades 1-3. Registration is required and will open two weeks prior to the class. Sponsored by the Frien...

Gnomes have taken over the Children's Room! Find them all to win a sticker prize.

Stuffed animals are invited to the library on April 21 for a special April Vacation sleepover party JUST FOR THEM! Each child may bring a stuffed animal to the library on Tuesday afternoon between 2:3...

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 ...

~~This is the conclusion of this week's Stuffed Animal Sleepover. Come back and pick your stuffed animals up anytime after 4pm this afternoon, and receive a link to learn about all of the adventures t...

Happy Earth Day! Join Ms. Tory in the Story Hour Room and make an upcycled craft with our miscellaneous materials. This is a drop-in program for ages 4+. No registration is required.

Come learn about taking the next step in your writing journey. We'll discuss how to get serious about your work, the revision process, the publishing process and more. Registration will open up three ...

Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution with Historic New England! explore the lasting legacy of the Revolution by dressing in colonial-era clothing, handling reproduction objects, ...

Join in a fireside chat in this discussion series, hosted by Writer-in-Residence Kim McLarin Come talk about the one book you think everyone should read, and why. Did it change the way you view the wo...

Set up tables and place settings for Sunday event.

Enjoy a story and make a healthy treat with Debbie Alsebai of Kidz Cooking. During this in-person program, kids will prepare a dish, and then take it home to be enjoyed. Today's recipe: Earth Day Brow...

Yarn donations will be accepted during today's Knitting Group meeting! Stop by the Conference Room on the Lower Level to drop off any unused whole skeins of yarn with labels. An informal drop-in knitt...

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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 ...

The Friends of the Milton Public Library invite you to help solve a murder mystery, while enjoying Afternoon Tea. The play written by Ann Cleeves, the British crime writer of the popular Vera and Shet...

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Looking for some basic computer or mobile device guidance? Want help using an online resource? Join us for our drop-in help hour between 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM for a one-on-one session with a librarian...

A free, open to the public, educational seminar on Estate Planning, for the community.

Do you have a family Bible, love letters, or family photographs that you are keeping for posterity? Wondering how to keep them safe for future generations? In this workshop you will learn how to prese...

Calling all Graphic Novel fans! Join Ms. Tory each month where we will discuss graphic novels and comics. This month we are reading: Dungeon Critters by Natalie Riess and Sara Goetter Request a copy t...

Tonight there will be a free screening of The Climate Future Film Festival. This “mini-festival” features ten award-winning short films from four continents that invite inspiration, conversation, and ...

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 ...

Looking for a new book club for ages 9-12? Register for the Kid Lit Kit Meetup and receive your kit today! April's theme: Laugh Out Loud. On the first of each month, ten themed kits will be available ...

The Friends of the Library are pleased to host Lisa Ahern, Milton Cemetery Superintendent and fabulous floral designer, to help us kick off the spring season. Watch and be inspired as Lisa creates (an...

Visit the Lower Level throughout the months of April-June to view an installation by Boston Latin School student Lucy Zhang. The installation highlights the stories and insights of Milton, Hyde Park, ...

Centuries of industrial activity along the Lower Neponset River left behind toxic chemicals that still impact neighboring communities today. To raise awareness about the issue and inspire others to ac...

Register to receive one of this month's MPL Lit Kits! May's theme: May the Fourth Be With You. Here's how it works: On the first of each month, ten themed kits will be available for pickup. Each kit w...

During the month of May, an exhibit by painter Garcia Thompson will be displayed in the Wotiz Gallery, featuring his illustrations for the recently published children's book My Sleep Recipe by Dr. Jud...

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 ...

Yarn donations will be accepted during today's Knitting Group meeting! Stop by the Conference Room on the Lower Level to drop off any unused whole skeins of yarn with labels. An informal drop-in knitt...

On Saturday, May 2nd, "Green Up Milton" comes to the Friends of the Library Book Shop with a Curbside Book Donation Drive. Bring your gently used books (in good condition), to the Library entrance and...

On Saturday, May 2, at 10am, the Friends of the Milton Library will host our fourth annual Clothing Swap event in the Keys Room on the lower level of the Library. By swapping, we keep items with "plen...

Create necklace pendants and magnets using fusible glass (Wissmach Fusible 96 COE glass). All pieces created during the workshop will be kiln fired at Deenie's studio and shipped back to the library f...

Join Mad Science in the Story Hour Room to set out on a mission to branch out into the physical aspect of chemistry! Registration for this program is required and limited, and will open two weeks befo...

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Join author Jeff Romano for a slideshow presentation highlighting hiking opportunities throughout New England. The program will cover destinations in all six states with a focus on itineraries feature...

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.

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.

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...

Gardening for Wildlife with Native Plants is the topic of Speaker Emily Dutra's talk. Emily runs Butterfly Effect Farm in Westport, MA.

Gather all committee chairs to discuss current and upcoming club business.

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...

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 ...

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...

Decorate the Children's Room bookends! Choose from one of our book-themed designs and add your own flair with paint and creativity! The final artwork will be displayed on our bookshelves for all to se...

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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. ...

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...

Join us for a relaxed, hands-on workshop designed to demystify generative AI (artificial intelligence) in a low-pressure setting. There is no experience needed for this easy, no-stakes way to explore ...

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, May 13 for a-choose-your-own-book book ...

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...

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...

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 Paper Plate Kites. Pick up a craft supply bag ...

Yarn donations will be accepted during today's Knitting Group meeting! Stop by the Conference Room on the Lower Level to drop off any unused whole skeins of yarn with labels. An informal drop-in knitt...

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...

Join an instructor from Pop-Up Art School for a fun-filled watercolor painting class! Paint bright and colorful snail bodies and shells using vibrant watercolors. You'll learn how to use watercolors w...