Save the date 🍵✨ Milton TeaFest returns for its third year on Saturday May 2! Join us for a day of sipping, learning, and connecting, featuring 30+ vendors, workshops, demonstrations, and more. Free admission (donations for Food for Life welcome) #MPL #MiltonTeaFest

Join us this Saturday for our Magic in the Modern World: Urban Fantasy Writing Workshop and bring your imagination to life through storytelling. Create unforgettable characters, unique settings, and your very own short story, all while celebrating Canadian Children’s Book Week! #MPL

Spring is here 🌸🐣 Wishing you a joyful Easter filled with warmth, renewal, and happy moments. #MPL #HappyEaster

Magic, monsters, and adventure await 🎲🐉 Join our Dungeon Master Calvin for a beginner-friendly Dungeons & Dragons campaign. Build your character and play through an epic quest over 6 sessions! 🔗 Register using the link in our bio! #MPL #DND

Calling all new and expecting families 🐝💛 Celebrate your little one’s first connection to the library at our Baby Bee’s Welcome Event, featuring storytime, activities, giveaways, and a free Baby Bees kit! 🔗 Register using the QR Code or through the link in our bio! #MPL

Spring is here, and so is our new program guide! 🌸 Pick up your copy at any MPL branch and start planning your next adventures with us 📚 #MPL #SpringPrograms

Creating together, celebrating every mind 💙 Today, in honour of World Autism Awareness Day, our Art for EveryBody program created a collaborative piece celebrating inclusion, creativity, and community. #MPL #WorldAutismAwarenessDay

Bond, play, and grow together 💛 Join us for Babytime @ Main, an 8-week program designed for infants and their caregivers. Through songs, stories, and play, you’ll build early literacy skills while creating special moments with your little one. 🔗 Registration link in bio!

MPL Honey Sale! From our bees to your home 🐝🍯 Enjoy locally produced honey from our Beaty Branch hives, now 40% off (just $6)! Buzz over to your nearest branch and stash up today, available for a limited time. #MPL #MPLHoney

Please note that all library branches will be closed on the following days: - April 3 (Good Friday) - April 5 (Easter Sunday) - April 6 (Easter Monday) Please plan accordingly and have a wonderful long weekend! #MPL

MPL is proud to launch the New Horizons for Seniors Program! 💜 Through storytelling, we hope to share experiences, encourage cross-generational learning, and empower seniors to take on meaningful leadership roles in the community. Register through the link in our bio! #MPL

Need something to do this March Break? We’ve got you covered! Join us at the library for a week full of fun programs and activities. 📚🎨 Visit the link in our bio to learn more #MPL #MarchBreak

Join us for an afternoon of painting fun! 🎨 (13+) Create your own masterpiece and take it home at the end of the session. All supplies are provided, just bring your creativity. Please note: this will be the same painting we completed on December 30. #MPL

Help us improve your online library experience! 💻📚 MPL is looking for participants to take part in a 20-minute website usability study. Participation is voluntary, and you may withdraw at any time. Interested? Scan the QR Code or click the link in our bio to learn more! #MPL

🎨 Meet Our 2026 Artist in Residence! MPL is excited to welcome Malachi Watson-Narcisse as our 2026 Artist in Residence! Through the year, Malachi will work with the community to deliver creative, hands-on art programming. Visit beinspired.ca/artist-in-residence to learn more!

Use your voice to make a difference. ✍️ Join us for Amnesty International’s Write for Rights program, where teens will learn about real human rights cases and write letters to support people whose rights have been violated. Participants are eligible to earn volunteer hours

Great news! 📚 Our courier schedule has expanded as we’ve now added an additional courier day. This means materials will move between branches more often, helping your holds and requested items arrive sooner, so you can enjoy your next great read, movie, or resource even faster! #MPL

Our Book Sale Starts March 14! 📍 Main Library • Children’s collection • Adult collections 📍 Sherwood & Beaty Branch • Children’s collection Stop by during operating hours, browse the selection, and find your next favourite read. We can’t wait to see you there! #MPL

Hot take: the original influencers were authors #MPL

Happy International Women’s Day! 🌸 Today we celebrate the achievements, strength, and contributions of women in our community and around the world 💜 #MPL #InternationalWomensDay

Dearest Gentle Reader, What a gathering it was! Tea was poured, gloves were adorned, and admiration for the ever-dashing Benedict Bridgerton filled the room. A most agreeable afternoon, thank you to everyone who joined! 💌✨ #MPL #Bridgerton

Join us for an inspiring in-person Author Talk with Brianne Sommerville! She’ll explore motherhood, mental health, and identity, drawing from her postpartum experience and the inspiration behind her debut novel If I Lose Her 📚💜 #MPL #BrianneSommerville #WomensFair

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our CCAH Reading Corner on Feb 14th featuring author Nadia Hohn ✨ Families filled the room with music, storytelling, and joyful energy as we explored Nadia's book Malaika’s Costume through Caribbean songs, rhymes, and games! 📚 #MPL #CCAH

Celebrate, create, and connect at our Women’s Fair on March 7! ✨ 🖌 Art Hive 🌸 Multiple inspiring workshops 📚 Author talk with Brianne Sommerville on motherhood & mental health 💛 FREE admission | Donations to the Period Drive encouraged Link in bio to learn more!

We are hiring a Customer Service Assistant for our growing hive! Join the Milton Public Library team and help create positive experiences in our community. Visit our website for more info. #BeInspired #MPL #Hiring

🎮 Step into a new reality! VR Headset Drop-In is happening every Wednesday in March from 10:30 AM–12:30 PM at the Main Library. Open to ages 13–17, no registration required!

Mark your calendars! 🌸 On March 7th, 2026 we’re celebrating women at Women’s Fair, being held at Sherwood Branch & Milton Seniors Centre. Explore the full itinerary and program breakdown at beinspired.ca/womensfair

🧶☕ Get crafty and cozy! Learn how to crochet your own mug cozy with artist Zukhruf Hanif. Create a handmade wrap to protect your hands while adding a personal touch to your favourite drink. All supplies provided. Register using the link in bio! #MPL #Crochet

PLEASE NOTE: The elevator at the Main Library is currently out of service. We apologize for the inconvenience and are working to restore service as quickly as possible.

Tax season doesn’t have to be overwhelming 💼 Visit our Drop-In Tax Clinics for free support and guidance. Stop in, ask questions, and get the help you need, no appointment required. Please visit our website for requirements/restrictions and more details! #MPL #TaxClinic

✨📚 Does your favourite book need a little bling? Celebrate World Storytelling Day with us by giving your book cover a glow-up! Bring a book from home and bedazzle it with rhinestones, all supplies provided. Register using the link in our bio! #MPL #BedazzlingBooks

🧧✨ Thank you to all the families who joined us for our Lunar New Year storytime! We were so pleased to partner with the Chinese Canadian Association of Milton for this special celebration. Wishing everyone a joyful, healthy, and prosperous Lunar New Year!

📖 It's Freedom to Read Week! Freedom to Read Week reminds us that everyone deserves the right to choose what they read and explore. Libraries stand for inclusive collections, diverse voices, and free access to ideas. Celebrate with us by checking out our featured displays!

💗🐝 Our MPL Bee is ready for Pink Shirt Day on Feb 25th! Stop by MPL Sunday through Wednesday to grab a Pink Shirt Day button. Pink Shirt Day is all about standing up to bullying and showing support for kindness, inclusion & respect. Wear a button and buzz with kindness ✨

👑🔥 “Dare to be Brave” and join us for a royal adventure! We’ll watch a special recording of Canadian author Robert Munsch reading The Paper Bag Princess, enjoy dragon & princess themed activities, and have fun! Registration available on our site

Did you know PressReader isn’t just for news? 📰 You can dive into classic novels, solve brain-teasing puzzles, and even use auto-translate or speech-to-text features! Access it on your phone, tablet, or desktop using your Milton Public Library Card. 🧩✨

Happy Family Day from all of us at the library! 📚 While our doors are closed today, we’re celebrating the families who fill our shelves with stories, laughter, and lifelong learning. Wishing you a day full of cozy reads and special moments together! ✨ #HappyFamilyDay #MPL

All you need is love... and a library card! #MPL

Think you know your Bollywood songs from A to Z? 👀🎶 Join us for an afternoon of music, memories, and friendly Antakshari competition! 🗓️ Sunday February 22 ⏰ 2:00-3:30 📍 Sherwood Branch 👥 Ages 18+

Milton Public Library is expanding Baby Bee’s First Reads to all Milton families welcoming a newborn over the next two years! In partnership with MCRC and Halton Healthcare, this early literacy kit has everything you see here, because early literacy is a foundation for a child's future success 💛

Please note that all MPL Branches will be closed Monday, February 16th for Family Day. Please plan for your library needs accordingly and Happy Family Day!

Celebrate Ramadan in an engaging and interactive way 🌙✨ Work together to solve clues in our Ramadan Escape Room! 🗓 Saturday February 21 🕓 Multiple time slots available between 1:00-4:00 PM 📍 Main Library 👥 Ages 13–17 Register now on our website! 🔗

✨ Black Brilliance: Making Posters for Black History Month Teens, you're invited to work together to research a Black individual and create posters celebrating their contributions. Finished posters will be displayed at the library throughout February. More info on our site!

February is Black History Month, a time for us to celebrate the diversity, history, and richness of Black culture. ❤️🖤💚 Join us at the Milton Public Library and explore our collection of stories and exciting programs!

MPL has partnered with the Toronto Zoo as part of their Library Membership Pilot Program! Check out a Toronto Zoo Family Membership Pass and enjoy an unforgettable day with some amazing animals 🐘🦒 Conditions apply, please see our site for details ✨ #MPL #TorontoZoo

Turn stories into art! 📖🎨 For children in Kindergarten to Grade 12, the Beyond the Book Art Contest invites you to turn your favourite 2026 Forest of Reading nominees into art! Be inspired by a character, a magical scene, or a powerful lesson, and let your creativity shine. 🌲✨

All MPL branches are open today, however all programs are cancelled until 4:00 PM. We appreciate your patience and will share updates as needed.

Please note that all MPL branches will be closed on Monday, November 17 for a Staff Development Day. Please plan for your library needs accordingly.

Due to the ongoing Amazon Web Services issue that is currently affecting internet access across the globe, Hoopla Digital is experiencing technical issues. The team is monitoring the situation and working to get the platform fully functional as soon as possible.

All MPL branches will be closed on Monday, October 13th for Thanksgiving. Please mark your calendars and plan ahead for your library needs!