Learn how to say "I love you" in over 70 languages and impress your significant other this Valentine's Day. ♥️🌏 Get free access to Mango Languages with your Milton Public Library card! tinyurl.com/3nesx44d

Registration is open for our March Lit Kit! Theme: Luck o' the Irish! What themes would you like to see in the future? miltonlibrary.libcal.com/event/16301291

The Curators of Crime will examine the public’s fascination with the recent burglary of Napoleonic jewels at the Louvre and discuss how as authors they have used the same elements in their books. Presented in partnership with Tewksbury Public Library.

Use your library card to save money on music streaming services by signing up for Freegal Music. 🎶🎧💃 Create your own or discover new playlists, stream songs and albums, and download your favorites. Accessible via web or mobile. miltonlibrary.freegalmusic.com

Happy Groundhog Day! If you're a fan of the movie named after this holiday, try these books! Visit the OCLN catalog to place holds on these titles. catalog.ocln.org/client/en_US...

Join us for free screenings of movies every month! In February we will be showing Miracle (2004), rated PG, and Race (2016), rated PG-13. No registration required.

Calling all armchair sleuths! Read a book, watch a documentary, or listen to a podcast related to this month's topic: H.H. Holmes (America's first serial killer). Visit our Event Calendar for more information. miltonlibrary.libcal.com/event/15842585

In our Library of Things, we've got the things you need to stay on track with your fitness resolutions. Borrow a dumbbell set, resistance bands, jump ropes (not pictured), and more. Visit miltonlibrary.libguides.com/LoT to explore our entire collection.

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 Thurs, Feb 12 at 7 PM for a-choose-your-own-book book club! A selection of romance library books will be available for check-out.

Register or join the waitlist for our adult yoga classes at the library! Registration opens 3 weeks prior to the event date. Visit our Event Calendar and click on the event to register. miltonlibrary.org/events/upcoming-events These programs are kindly sponsored by the Friends of MPL.

An informal drop-in knitting group, which offers an opportunity for people to get together, bring a project to work on, and have others nearby for occasional advice. All fiber artists are invited to attend. February meeting dates: Sat, Feb 7, 10 AM Sat, Feb 21, 10 AM

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Calling all Cooks! MPL's Cookbook Club will meet on Wednesday, February 4 from 6:30-8:00 pm. Members will prepare a tasty treat from this month's book Indian(-ish) by Priya Krishna to bring to the Library and share. Registration is required: miltonlibrary.libcal.com/event/15696932

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. No registration required. Check-in at the Reference Desk.

“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’” - MLK Jr. This MLK Day, take time to reflect on his legacy. Stream the MLK collection on Kanopy, free with your library card. kanopy.com/category/11269

Everyone has a story to tell. In this 2-session workshop we'll explore what makes a memoir something you want to write & something people you've never met will want to read. Includes discussions on craft, in-class exercises, analysis of notable memoirs & one peer workshop.

In recognition of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, we will be closed on Monday, January 19 to reflect on his powerful message of justice, nonviolence, and service. We will be open normal hours on Tuesday the 20th.

Audiobooks of The Housemaid series by Freida McFadden are available on Hoopla! You can catch up and listen to all of Freida’s popular mystery and thriller books for free with your MPL card. www.hoopladigital.com/collection/3...

Join us for a free screening of the 2025 documentary The Librarians, directed by Kim A. Snyder. Weds, Jan 28 6:30 PM Keys Community Room Sponsored by the Friends of MPL.

Thank you to all of our patrons for using the library! Want to help us increase our numbers? Come into the library Monday-Sunday (until May) or visit us online at miltonlibrary.org

The best Fiction and Non-Fiction of 2025! Which titles were your favorites? Titles selected by NoveList staff. Get access to NoveList with your MPL card and find your next read.

Fresh starts don't have to begin on January 1st. These books will inspire you to start at any time. ✨👑📚 Place holds on these titles through the OCLN catalog or by calling the library. catalog.ocln.org

The Milton Public Library is celebrating Massachusetts 250 (MA250), a statewide initiative celebrating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution and Massachusetts' role as the birthplace of American independence. Join us to kickoff this initiative! Thursday, January 15 at 6:30 PM

Upcoming events at MPL! To see more upcoming programs, visit our Event Calendar at miltonlibrary.org/events/upcoming-events/

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 thoughtful, fun, and engaging coloring pages along with markers, colored pencils, and other supplies. No registration required.

In January, the Wotiz Gallery will feature winning photographs and notable submissions from the Friends of the Blue Hills 2025 Photo Contest. This exhibit celebrates the natural beauty, wildlife, and outdoor adventures of the Blue Hills Reservation. Opening Reception: Wednesday, January 7, 6 PM.

New year, new creativity! Register for our Adult Craft Workshop: Junk Journaling with Found and Flowered, Jan 17 @ 2pm. You'll make your own journal from scratch and then turn everyday scraps into a one-of-a-kind junk journal. miltonlibrary.libcal.com/event/15218900

Join us for another installment in the "Great Trials That Changed History: A Judge's Perspective" series presented by retired Justice Dennis J. Curran. Blood Feud: The Demoulas Supermarket Trials Tuesday, January 6 7 PM Registration required. miltonlibrary.libcal.com/event/15603657

Happy New Year! We will be closed on Wednesday, December 31 & Thursday, January 1.

How the challenge works: 1. Choose a book that fits the monthly challenge. 2. After you read, fill out a short form to tell them about the book. Using the online submission manager, you will be able to log in and access the entries you’ve logged throughout the year. massbook.org/readingchallenge

New year, new reads! If joining a book club is one of your resolutions, there’s a book club here for everyone. Register online through our Event Calendar. www.miltonlibrary.org/events/upcoming-events/

Upcoming programs at Milton Public Library! An asterisk (*) indicates that registration is required to attend. Thank you to the Friends of MPL for sponsoring our programs.

In 2026, MPL will host discussions inspired by the MA250 Reading the Revolution campaign. To kick things off, join us for selected clips from The American Revolution documentary + a discussion on Jan 15. Our first reading group, From Rebellion to Early Republic, meets Jan 29.

We hope you have a very merry Christmas if you celebrate! Take advantage of our digital offerings while the building is closed. miltonlibrary.org/digital/

We recommend these holiday titles with a side of curling up in an armchair by the fireplace. 🕯🔥🛋 Fill out a Book Match form for even more recommendations. miltonlibrary.org/resources/book-match/

Our Library of Things just got even better! Introducing a few of the new items in our LOT! New items not pictured: Dumbbell Set Bocce Ball Ball Winder and Yarn Swift Visit miltonlibrary.libguides.com/LoT/home to see what else is in our Library of Things and to place holds.

The Library Knitting Group will meet in January on Saturday the 3rd and the 24th. This group gives you the opportunity to get together with fellow fiber artists to work on your current projects. For books on knitting, visit the 3rd floor non-fiction stacks and look for the call number 746.432.

Register for our January Lit Kit to read two books connected to this month's theme: Ice Storm! An optional Goodreads discussion is available for those looking to interact with their fellow readers and Assistant Director, Sara Truog. miltonlibrary.libcal.com/event/15764065

Get access to Weiss Financial Ratings with your library card! Visit our e-Resources page to get started. miltonlibrary.org/digital/

Pick up one of these must-read biographies and memoirs! You can place holds on these titles through the OCLN catalog or wherever you get your e-books and audiobooks. #bookrecommendations

Discover new family connections & gain a deeper understanding of family relationships & history with #HeritageHub. Visit HeritageHub through our e-Resources page & log in using your library card. miltonlibrary.org/digital/ Watch this to learn more: ow.ly/zSv950TATkl

Interested in joining a D&D campaign? Email Tyler to confirm your spot on December 23rd! No past familiarity with Dungeons & Dragons is required.

Happy National Cookie Day! Check out a cookie cookbook to get ahead on your holiday dessert plans.

Take a look at what MPL staff have been reading! You can place holds on these titles and more through the OCLN catalog. catalog.ocln.org

Start the holiday countdown with holiday classics during the 12 Days of Kanopy. Starting Dec 13 & running until Dec 24, Kanopy will be highlighting content perfect for the holiday season! Access Kanopy through our website using your MPL card. www.miltonlibrary.org/digital/

Upcoming events, holiday closures, and food resources for Milton residents! Questions? Call the library at 617-898-4964.

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/.