We are so thankful for patrons like you!

The final reading challenge of 2025 from Massachusetts Center for the Book is to read a book by an author you've already read. Let us know what you're planning to read in the comments!

Food bags with non-perishables are available by request! Stop by the 2nd-floor Reference Desk—no questions asked. Please share with anyone who could use a little support this holiday season. Thanks to the Town of Milton Health Dept for providing the bags.

We hope to see you at the library soon! For more details on upcoming events, visit our Event Calendar at miltonlibrary.org/events/upcoming-events/.

Happy Thanksgiving from our MPL family to yours! While we're closed, don't forget to check out our digital offerings at miltonlibrary.org/digital/. The library will be open on Friday, November 28 at 9am.

Your favorite authors are readers too. Want to know what’s on their nightstand? 📖 Place holds on these titles and more by visiting the OCLN catalog.

Doing research takes time. Choosing the wrong product wastes money. Access Consumer Reports, a comprehensive archive of expert, unbiased reviews and make the right decision every time. miltonlibrary.org/digital/

Upcoming events at Milton Public Library. To view even more events, visit our Event Calendar at miltonlibrary.org/events/upcoming-events/.

Register for our December Lit Kit! This month's books are a tribute to the Winter Solstice, which marks the shortest day and longest night of the year. miltonlibrary.libcal.com/event/15567369

Are you an artist? Are you looking for a place to exhibit your artwork? Apply to hold an exhibit in the Wotiz Gallery at the library! Visit miltonlibrary.org/explore/wotiz-gallery/ and click on "apply here".

Are you the type of person who sets up their Christmas tree on November 1st? If so, these books might be for you! For more recommendations, ask a librarian or fill out a Book Match form. Visit miltonlibrary.org/resources/book-match/ and let us know your reading preferences!

Your Milton Public Library card gets you discounts to Boston area museums! The upcoming school vacations are the perfect time to take advantage of this perk. miltonlibrary.libcal.com/passes Be sure to check the museum websites for any special holiday hours or closures.

Calling all gamers! Mah jongg meets every Tuesday that the library is open. Please note, this is not an instructional class. Players drop in to watch or play. Adult D&D meets every 2nd Thursday and 4th Tuesday of the month. Email Tyler at [email protected] to reserve a spot.

Have you read any of these staff favorites? (Or played this favorite video game?) Let us hear your thoughts in the comments!

While we're closed in observance of Veterans Day, don't forget about our digital offerings! miltonlibrary.org/digital

Our Library of Things has what you need to make the holiday season fun! Stop by the second floor Library of Things wall to browse all of the things you can borrow.

This Native American Heritage Month, we honor the Neponset tribe of the Massachusett people and neighboring Indigenous nations. Explore our reading lists celebrating Native voices. This is, and always will be, Indigenous land. 📚✨ miltonlibrary.libguides.com/NativeAmerican

Upcoming events! Visit our Event Calendar to browse even more programs coming your way. miltonlibrary.org/events/upcoming-events/

The Friends Book Shop hours will be changing starting November 1! Please refer to this photo for their new hours.

Feed your soul and your table. Our cookbook collection is here to spark new traditions and unforgettable meals. Browse now and start cooking up memories! You can browse our online catalog and place holds at ocln.org.

Are you in MA and need help getting food amidst the SNAP delay? Your first step should be calling Project Bread's FoodSource Hotline at 1-800-645-8333. Visit the Town of Milton Health Department website for even more information about how to get food ma-milton.civicplus.com/1151/Mass-in...

Learn new skills with our online resources! Your library card gives you access to LinkedIn Learning, Mango Languages, Weiss Financial Ratings, and more. Visit miltonlibrary.org/digital/ to explore more of our digital offerings.

Don't forget to register for upcoming programs at the library!

This November, the Wotiz Gallery features painter Andy Beliveau! A retired scientist turned artist, Andy showcases East Coast & international landscapes in oil & watercolor. Don’t miss his vibrant seascapes! 🎨🖌️

To place holds, visit the OCLN catalog and log in with your library card! For eBooks and audiobooks, log in to Libby or Hoopla. Visit my.nicheacademy.com/miltonlibrary for assistance with these apps.

Learning English? Explore our ESOL collection full of resources to help you grow your language skills and confidence. The ESOL collection is located next to the Reference Desk on the 2nd floor.

Coming up at MPL... miltonlibrary.org/events/upcoming-events *Indicates registration is required.

Our Sunday season is beginning! October 19 through May 3 we will be open 1-5 PM on Sundays.

Happy National Pasta Day! We have a selection of cookbooks all about PASTA and other noodles in our cookbook collection. Come in, find your way to the cookbook shelves, and look for the call number 641.822!

Do you love the spoooooky season? Check out these staff favorites in the horror genre! 👻🐈⬛💀🪦🎃

New at MPL: OPEN MUSIC STUDIO with Liz Alvarez! Join local musicians to share, workshop, and get feedback on your music—at any stage, any genre, any instrument (ages 14+). First session: Sat, Oct 25 @ 2 PM No registration needed | Piano provided Come create, connect & collaborate!

Looking for more ways to read for free? Your Milton Public Library card gives you access to FREADING!

Visit miltonlibrary.org/events/upcoming-events/ and click on an event for more details.

While we're closed, don't forget about our online resources! Visit miltonlibrary.org/digital to borrow eBooks with Libby or Hoopla, learn a new language with Mango Language Learning, find new recipes for the upcoming holidays with free access to NYT Cooking, and more!

Stop by the Library throughout the month of October to view the current exhibit in the Wotiz Gallery: "Local Color" by Vincent Crotty. miltonlibrary.libcal.com/event/14795567

If you are looking to research careers, search jobs, create resumes, and build skills, Milton Public Library has the resources to help you. Our Jobseeker Resources LibGuide is a great place to start: miltonlibrary.libguides.com/jobseekers

This week is Banned Books Week and we invite you to join us in celebrating the freedom to read! 📚📖💡 Join the national campaign @uniteagainstbookbans to stand up for your and your loved ones' right to read.

The Milton Coalition invites you to honor the lives of loved ones lost to opioid use through a respectful photo memorial on Monday, 10/20 at 6:30 PM. If you would like us to honor a loved one lost to an opioid-related reason, please upload a photo by Friday, October 10th.

Your Milton Public Library card gets you free access to thousands of recipes from New York Times Cooking. Get those soup ladles ready! miltonlibrary.org/digital/

As of July 1, 2025, MA residents lost access to many statewide research databases due to federal funding cuts (Exec. Order 14238). @mblclibraries & MLS are working to preserve key services like eBooks & Commonwealth Catalog. 🔗 Learn more: miltonlibrary.org/digital/

New book recommendations from MPL staff are here! Find more recs on our website when you scroll to the bottom to Staff Picks. miltonlibrary.org

Arrr — September 19th be International Talk Like A Pirate Day! Master the lingo of these seafarin’ swashbucklers with Mango Languages. All you need is an MPL library card to access Mango’s Pirate course (plus over 70 other language courses) to begin learning today!

Visit our Event Calendar to check out other events coming up at MPL! miltonlibrary.org/events/upcoming-events/

Celebrate stories that inspire. 📖✨ Dive into these powerful books that uplift Hispanic voices, cultures, and experiences this #HispanicHeritageMonth. You can place holds on these titles by visiting the OCLN catalog at ocln.org

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month! A card unlocks free books, classes, tech help, events & more at MPL. Borrow tools, stream media, boost your career—connect, learn, grow. Stop by and sign up today! #LibraryCardSignUpMonth #MPL

Discover programs that connect, inspire, and empower! Visit our Event Calendar at miltonlibrary.org/events/upcoming-events/ to browse all program offerings at MPL.

Are you a local artist looking for a place to display your artwork? Apply to exhibit at Milton Public Library in our Wotiz Gallery! Visit miltonlibrary.org/about/policies/ and click on "Policy for Exhibits and Displays."

Say hello to Fallon, our newest team member at MPL! She's already sharing her favorite reads. Check out her first staff pick, When the Wolf Comes Home by Nat Cassidy. You can place a hold on this title by visiting the OCLN catalog.

Join Lucy Burdette, author of 🥭THE MANGO MURDERS🥭 Hallie Ephron, Sarah Stewart Taylor, and Elise Hart Kipness at the @miltonlibraryma.bsky.social for a Killer Panel of New England Crime Writers on SEPT 11 at 7 PM! https://loom.ly/y7CxDrI

Keeping track of your library card is good for your privacy and safety. It also teaches young ones responsibility. Don't have a library card? Visit the front desk on the first floor and present an ID to sign up!