[First Name], MPL's May Adventures Await You! :hibiscus:

Thursday, May 1, 2025

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

We invite you to share your feedback through our Technology Satisfaction Survey, which will help shape our future Technology-related services.

We’re also celebrating the successful wrap-up of our 2024 New Horizons for Seniors project, which brought our community together through art and storytelling. Watch the highlights of the event here.

Looking ahead, mark your calendars for Tea Fest on May 3rd and the return of our all-ages Summer Reading Club launching June 14th.

And if you love the outdoors, consider volunteering in our Medicine Learning Garden this summer.

Thank you for being a part of our growing hive!

Sarah Douglas-Murray
CEO & Chief Librarian

Join Us For a Fun-Filled Day!

Family Activity Day

May 10, 12:15 pm - 4:30 pm

Beaty Branch

This will be the official opening of the Medicine Learning Garden for the growing season. Explore the garden and participate in activities for the whole family!

Learn more

An Exciting Addition to our Library of Things!

Nintendo Switch 2

Available to Borrow June 5

Test out Nintendo’s new console featuring magnetic joy-con controllers, 4K output in docked mode, and backwards compatibility with Switch 1 games! The console will have Mario Kart World pre-downloaded. Keep an eye out for Switch 2 games being added to our collection!

Place your hold!

One Book, One Milton 2025

An Evening with Heather O'Neill

October 8, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

FirstOntario Arts Centre

Join us as Heather O’Neill discusses her latest novel, The Capital of Dreams. This engaging event will provide insights into her writing process, the inspirations behind her work, and the themes explored in her novel.

Get an exclusive price using ticket code: OBOM25

Buy your tickets!

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Teen Health & Wellness

Check out the award-winning Teen Health & Wellness, which provides up-to-date, nonjudgmental curricular and self-help support to teens.

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Library Closures & Special Hours

Our Main Library and Sherwood Branch will open at 12:00 pm on May 5, due to a Staff Town Hall. Our Beaty Branch remains closed on Mondays.

All branches will be closed on May 19 for Victoria Day.

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For Children (Ages 0 - 12) →

Tea for You and Me!

May 10, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Main Library

It's time to celebrate our amazing mothers and caregivers who inspire us every day. Join us for a cozy afternoon filled with tea, treats, and engaging activities. Come dressed in your best tea attire if you wish.

Little Sparks of Kindness Crew

May 15, 22, 29, June 5, 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm

Beaty Branch

Join this fun and engaging club where participants learn the power of kindness through stories, activities, and hands-on projects that inspire compassion and friendship.

Look Like Me, Read Like Me In Partnership with Halton Black Voices

May 31, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Main Library

This program will offer kids the chance to see themselves in the stories they hear in order to foster confidence, imagination, and a love for reading and writing.

Facilitated by Halton Black Voices, the sessions will be filled with fun games, tasty snacks, and a welcoming space where new friendships can bloom.

After School Tech Drop-in

May 7, 14, 21, 28

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Main Library

Reading Buddies

May 7, 14, 21

6:30 pm - 7:10 pm & 7:20 pm - 8:00 pm
Beaty Branch

Learn more

For Tweens and Teens (Ages 13 - 17) →

Free Comic Book Day

May 3, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Beaty Branch

Let’s celebrate all things comic at the library, where every day is free comic book day. Borrow a graphic novel, test your comic trivia knowledge, do some fun activities. Drop-ins welcome, especially with costumes. All ages program. Excelsior!

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Youth Mental Health Fair

May 10, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Sherwood Branch

Meet people and get free information about services offered by local community organizations. There will also be free de-stress activities, workshops from Her Kahaani, Lighthouse, and SAVIS, and draws for prizes.

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Illustrating Graphic Novels Workshop for Teens

May 11, 18, 25, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Main Library

In this three-week course, students will learn essential techniques for creating graphic novels, including character design, layout, and world-building. This workshop will be led by artist Sima Naseem.

Pick, Pop, & Play: Movies for Teens

May 8

6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Beaty Branch

Stitched Greeting Cards

May 17, 31, June 14
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Sherwood Branch

For Adults and Seniors (Ages 18+) →

Caring with Confidence: Dementia Education Workshop

May 2, 9, 16, 23, 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Beaty Branch

A 4-part in-person learning series designed specifically for care partners and friends of those living with dementia.

Living Longer, Stronger - Let's Talk Health and Wellness

May 6, 13, 20, 27, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Main Library

A weekly drop-in program covering a wide array of health topics specifically designed to meet the needs of older adults, offering a supportive, personalized approach to aging.

Run by a Registered Nurse from the Prime Care Family Health Team.

Drumming and Meditation

May 27, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Sherwood Branch

Deepen your understanding and appreciation of Indigenous culture through music and storytelling in this interactive and enriching drumming experience.