[First Name], Discover MPL's Exciting March Events for All Ages! :books:

Monday, March 3, 2025

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

Our new library system and mobile app are now live, making it easier than ever to browse, borrow, and stay connected. If you need any help using it, please feel free to reach out to us.

Join us at any MPL branch near you for our March Break programming packed with fun activities.

We have also finalized our One Book, One Milton 2025 pick and we’re excited to reveal it very soon!

We are now on Bluesky as well. If you’re there too, follow for the latest library news.

Finally, visit our Truth and Reconciliation page to learn more about our ongoing commitment.

Sarah Douglas-Murray
CEO & Chief Librarian

Spend Your Break with Us

March Break Programs

You don't have to travel far for a fun-filled adventure! Join us for exciting programs tailored for children and teens, offering a unique blend of learning and entertainment.

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Take Your Next Career Step!

Job Fair

April 1, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

FirstOntario Arts Centre Lobby

Connect with top employers, explore exciting career opportunities, and network with professionals from various industries.

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For Children (Ages 0 - 12) →

Sari Sisters with Children's Author Anitha Rao-Robinson

March 10, 12, 13, Various Times

All Branches

Join us as children's author, Anitha Rao-Robinson, shares her latest picture book, Sari Sisters, a story about the tight-knit bond between sisters as they navigate adolescent milestones and the beauty of updating traditional customs for a modern audience.

Storytime and Stuffie Sleepover

March 13, 7:00 pm - 7:45 pm

Sherwood Branch

Come in your pajamas, bring a stuffed animal, and join us for storytimes! Then, leave your stuffie overnight for a sleepover party at the library.

Creative Storytelling with Christy Jordan-Fenton

April 4, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Main Library

Join author Christy Jordan-Fenton as she shares the story of her Inuvialuk mother Olemaun Margaret Pokiak-Fenton and her time at an Arctic Residential School through the stories wrriten in Fattylegs and more.

Ramadan Reads

March 11

11:00 am - 11:45 am

Main Library

Holi Storytime

March 14
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Beaty Branch

For Tweens and Teens (Ages 13 - 17) →

Ramadan Escape Room

March 8 & 22, Various Times

Main Library & Beaty Branch

Celebrate Ramadan with this holiday themed escape room.

Mystery & Mayhem: A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder Interactive Experience

March 10, 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Main Library

Dive into the world of mystery and intrigue with our interactive program inspired by Holly Jackson’s A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder. This immersive event will engage teens in solving a fictional murder case.

Music of the Stars

March 14, 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Main Library

Learn about NASA’s sonification project that translates parts of our universe into music that we can listen to! Experience solar systems in a whole new way by turning one into a song you can hear.

Poetry Can Be Magnetic

March 11

11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Beaty Branch

Warming Hands:

Learn How to Knit Fingerless Gloves

Starts April 1
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Beaty Branch

For Adults and Seniors (Ages 18+) →

Endometriosis and Women's Health 101

March 19, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Sherwood Branch

Learn about endometriosis and its effect on physical and mental health. Hear stories and get specific knowledge about the importance of menstrual health, well-being, and self-advocacy.

Women's Fair

March 21, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sherwood Branch

The Women’s Fair is a vibrant celebration of women featuring local businesses, organizations, and resources that cover everything from wellness and fitness to social connection and personal growth.

If you're interested in being a vendor, please apply by clicking the link here by March 14 at 11:59 pm.

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An Evening with Perdita Felicien

March 21, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Sherwood Branch

An evening of conversation with wonderful and and talented Perdita Felicien: world champion, Olympian, TV host, speaker and author of the beautiful memoir, My Mother's Daughter.