Thursday, June 6, 2024

Hi [First Name], here's what's happening at Milton Public Library!

June is brimming with exciting events at Milton Public Library!
 
Celebrate Indigenous History Month with us on June 8th at the Beaty Branch with a Métis Jigging Workshop by the Tkaronto Métis Jiggers.
 
Dive into summer on June 22nd with the launch of our Summer Reading Club, Read and Ride program, and Summer Giving Campaign, alongside special events for Pride and Seniors Month.
Don't miss our OBOM event "An Evening with Waubgeshig Rice" on November 20th at the FirstOntario Arts Centre—tickets are now available and you can get your copies of the book at any MPL branch. See you at the library!
 
Sarah Douglas-Murray
CEO & Chief Librarian
An Evening with Waubgeshig Rice
 
November 20, 7:00 pm
FirstOntario Arts Centre, Mattamy Theatre
Join us for an evening with author and journalist, Waubgeshig Rice, where he will discuss his most recent novel, Moon of the Turning Leaves, the sequel to his best-selling book, Moon of the Crusted Snow.
 
Moon of the Turning Leaves is Waubgeshig Rice’s exhilarating return to the world first explored in the phenomenal breakout bestseller Moon of the Crusted Snow: a brooding story of survival, resilience, Indigenous identity, and rebirth.
 
Now in its eleventh year, One Book, One Milton continues to be Milton Public Library’s signature annual program having played host to some of Canada's greatest icons. MPL is honoured to add Waubgeshig Rice and his novel Moon of the Turning Leaves to this incredible list. 
Buy your tickets!
Pride bench.
Pride Month at MPL
Happy Pride Month from all of us at MPL! Explore our collection of LGBTQ+ books and join us for a series of amazing programs as we celebrate love, diversity, and inclusion. 
Learn more
Kids reading.
Summer Initiatives Launch Day
 
June 22, 1:15 pm - 3:30 pm
Main Library
Come celebrate the launch of the Summer Reading Club, Read and Ride, and the MCRC Summer Giving Campaign! Everyone is welcome to join us for crafts, button making, games, a scavenger hunt, contests and so much more! Activities will take place both outside and indoors.
Learn more
Beaty honey.
A Special Price for Beaty Honey for all of June
 
$6 Each (Original Price $10)
For the entire month of June, drop by any MPL branch to purchase a jar of Beaty honey for a discounted price of $6! Made in partnership with our friends at Humble Bee.
Learn more
On Monday, June 24 our Main Library and Sherwood Branch will open at 12:15 pm due to a Staff Town Hall.
 
Our Beaty Branch remains closed on Mondays.
 
Please plan accordingly!
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Metis Jiggers.
Metis Jigging Workshop with Tkaronto Métis Jiggers
 
June 8, 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Beaty Branch
In recognition of Indigenous History Month, we are excited to welcome Tkaronto Metis Jiggers for an informative and interactive dance workshop.

This program will include a history of the Metis People and an overview of Metis music and dance. Participants will try their hand at musical spoons and following a Red River Jig Demo, they will be encouraged to take part and learn alongside our enthusiastic instructors. A fun game of "Freeze Jig" will end the session.
 
Photo courtesy of Marissa Magneson.
Register now!
Fay and Fluffy.
Drag Storytime with Fay and Fluffy
 
June 15, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Sherwood Community Centre
Storytime just got fabulous! Join us for a fun and interactive storytime that will showcase books promoting the messages of diversity, inclusion, and acceptance. Fay and Fluffy especially strive to support families with LGBTQ2S parent(s) and gender-variant children by providing a welcoming and inclusive environment, with a focus on fun!
 
Expect lots of laughs, some songs, an opportunity to shake your sillies out, and a specially curated selection of their favourite books that show that Reading is FUN-damental! Everyone is welcome! 
Register now!
TD Summer Reading Club
 
Starting June 22
Join the TD Summer Reading Club at MPL! Sign up for the age-appropriate SRC challenge on Beanstack and track your reading throughout the summer. Earn ballots for the grand prize draws and expand your fun online along with thousands of other children participating across Canada. Find books, add and read reviews, tell jokes, and more. Happy Reading!
Register now!
Drop-In Early Literacy Storytimes
 
Multiples Dates
All Branches
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Learn to Code - Grandparents and Grandkids Edition
 
July 2
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Beaty Branch
Register now!
Wear Your Pride with MPL: Shirt Design Contest
 
June 1 - 15
MPL wants to Wear Your Pride for the 2nd Annual Halton Pride Parade on July 14! We need some shirts for library staff to wear in the parade, and we want Milton’s teens to design them. The design should include both elements of MPL and pride. For more information and contest rules, click below!
Learn more
Butterfly.
Insect Invasion!
 
June 8, 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Sherwood Branch
Observe, inspect, examine, and taste creepy insects! 
 
Registrants will learn about some insects, and the stages most insects go through during the lifecycle from egg to maturity. They will also learn about the purpose of insects, their importance in the environment, their individual characteristics, and their beauty!
 
Please note: as part of the program, participants will be offered the chance to taste cricket powder. People with shellfish allergies should not consume cricket flour, as it can cause an allergic reaction. Alternatives will be provided. 
Register now!
All About LGBTQ+ Pride Flags
 
June 13, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Beaty Branch
The Pride flag is fairly well known, and you may also be familiar with the progressive pride flag, but did you know that there are more flags to represent every part of the LGBTQ+ community? Come and learn about the history of the original pride flag and discuss the other LGBTQ+ Pride Flags that represent each gender and sexuality. Participants will then play trivia using Kahoot to test their knowledge of what they’ve learned.
Register now!
Teen Pride Trivia
 
June 11
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Main Library
Register now!
Pick, Pop, & Play: Movies for Teens
 
June 27
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Beaty Branch
Register now!
Welcome to Project Pen Pal: Senior Edition
Are you a local senior brimming with stories and experiences to share? Join us in fostering unique intergenerational connections with the youth in our community through “Project Pen Pal: Senior Edition” — a special initiative aimed at bridging the gap between generations through the timeless tradition of letter writing.
 
To join, simply fill out the form at the link below. Our dedicated staff will handle the matchmaking process, pairing you with a teenager from a local high school.
Learn more
Healthy food.
Nutrition and Aging
 
June 11, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Beaty Branch
As you age you are at greater risk of chronic diseases and health conditions, such as diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and osteoporosis. Good nutrition across the lifespan can help prevent and can help manage these conditions. It is never too late to make improvements to support healthy aging through understanding your nutritional needs. With LMC Healthcare.
Register now!
2SLGBTQIA+ History and Trivia with pflag Halton
 
June 15, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Sherwood Branch
An afternoon of fun with good ol' fashioned pen-and-paper trivia held in partnership pflag Halton. All are welcome to come and test your knowledge and learn more about 2SLGBTQIA+ History. Groups welcome, individuals welcome. By the end of the afternoon, we hope to know each other a little bit better. Light refreshments provided. Learn more about pflag Halton and their work locally and nationally.
Register now!
An Afternoon at the Movies
 
June 7, 14, 21, and 28
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Beaty Branch
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South Asian Mommies of Milton Social: Financial Security – Insights and Strategies
 
June 26
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Beaty Branch
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Hands together.
Milton Community Connections Grant
Are you planning an initiative that enhances the well-being of Milton residents? The Milton Community Connections Grant (MCCG) is here to help you. It provides financial assistance to residents and nonprofits to support the diverse groups and areas in Milton.
 
Each applicant can get up to $2,500 once a year. This money is meant to help community members connect with each other by sharing knowledge, talents, and spaces.
Apply here

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