[First Name], here's what's happening at MPL in September!

Tuesday September 1, 2026

Hi [First Name], here's what's happening at Milton Public Library this month:

As summer comes to a close, we want to thank everyone who helped make this year's Summer Reading Clubs a tremendous success! With record participation and strong community engagement, readers of all ages made this one of our most successful summers yet.

This September, there's even more to discover at MPL. Join us for Culture Days from September 18 to October 4, featuring a variety of free programs celebrating arts, culture, and community.

As we observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we invite you to visit our website to learn more about the initiatives and ongoing commitments MPL has made to support Truth and Reconciliation. While you're exploring, be sure to stop by our Beaty Branch to experience the Medicine Learning Garden, now in full bloom, and discover resources in our growing Indigenous Collection.

Finally, we encourage our community to complete the Valuing Ontario Libraries survey by October 15, helping demonstrate the important role public libraries play across Ontario.

All the best to everyone heading back to school!

Sarah Douglas-Murray
CEO, Milton Public Library

Recipe Submissions and Food Safety Programming!

Nourish & Connect

Recipe Submissions Open & Eat Well, Stay Well – Food Safety at Home Program

Milton Public Library is proud to launch Nourish and Connect: A Senior-Led Culinary Wellness Initiative, made possible through funding from the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program. Older adults and their caregivers are invited to submit cherished heirloom recipes by August 21, 2026 to help create a community cookbook. The initiative will also feature free spice mix packages, intergenerational cooking workshops, and meal preparation for local charities.

Visit our website to learn more about recipe submissions, and to register for our food safety programs!

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Libby Partner Library Access Just Got Easier

Libby has made borrowing from partner libraries easier. You can now access partner collections using your Milton Public Library card without adding your card separately for each library. A new Partner Libraries section makes browsing simpler, while Libby automatically shows the best available copy across MPL and partner libraries. If things look different, it’s simply part of the new Libby update.

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Brainfuse 24/7 Free Tutoring

Back-to-school season means notebooks, pencils, class schedules, and support when questions come up. With HelpNow, students can connect with live online tutors 24/7 for help with math, writing, and more, wherever they study.

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Hoopla Back to School Collection

Back to School: Routines for Learning, Literacy & Easing Anxiety

Easing the back-to-school transition is all about building great family routines. To help, we’ve gathered our favorite back-to-school tips for parents alongside an engaging reading list featuring bedtime stories and skill-building books to keep kids learning. Plus, discover great family music to power through your morning chores or daily commutes, along with relaxing family movies perfect for weekend wind-downs. Beat stress and kickstart a successful school year with your library and Hoopla.

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Psychology of Cults at The FirstOntario Centre of the Arts

The Psychology of Cults

Friday October 23 7:30 PM

FirstOntario Arts Centre - Mattamy Theatre

Curious about what draws people into cults? Join renowned investigator Mike King for a fascinating live exploration of manipulation, influence, and the psychology behind high-control groups.

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Click Here For All Children Programming (Ages 0 - 12) →

Coding with mBots!

Wednesday September 16 & 23, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Sherwood Branch

In this one-hour session, participants will learn the basics of block-based coding using mBots, small programmable robots. After a brief introduction to the robots and an overview of coding concepts, participants will work in pairs to program their mBot to navigate a maze. No prior coding experience is required! Ages 9-12.

Teddy Bear Picnic

Friday September 18, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Beaty Branch

Today's the day the Teddy Bears have their picnic! Bring a blanket to sit on, and your favourite stuffed friend, and join us for stories, songs, activities, crafts and lots of beary special fun.

Best suited for children 2-5 years of age and their parent or caregiver.

Springcreek Dancers featuring Daniel Secord

Saturday September 19, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Sherwood Branch

Join us for Culture Days programming, and participate in this special event with Daniel Secord from The Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, where he will share history, stories, songs & dance.

Best suited for families with children 3 and older, but all are welcome.

Arabic Storytime

Sunday September 27

2:30 PM - 3:15 PM

Sherwood Branch

Telling Important Stories

Saturday September 26

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Beaty Branch

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Click Here For All For Tweens and Teens Programming (Ages 13 - 17) →

Put Pen to Paper 2026

Saturday September 19 to Sunday October 4

MPL’s annual short story contest is back! Students from grades 6-12 are invited to submit their short stories of 1500 words maximum, on any topic of their choosing to our panel of judges. Prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in 2 age groups, Grades 6-8 and Grades 9-12.

Choose Your Faction: A Divergent Celebration

Saturday September 19, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Beaty Branch

With the exciting news that there will be a Sixth Faction (the book comes out October 6), we are going to revisit the world of Divergent! Come and choose your Faction – are you brave like Dauntless? Smart like Erudite? Friendly like Amity? Honest like Candor? Or helpful like Abnegation? Or are you Divergent? For ages 13-17.

Fiction with a Twist with author Susan Currie

Saturday September 26, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Beaty Branch

Meet Susan Currie, an Cayuga/Acadian YA author and learn how real life can inspire fictional writing. Take a look at Susan’s books from Common Deer Press, Iz the Apocalypse, Fierce Voice, and the upcoming Manifesto (September 2027), to explore how her life experiences helped to inspire the stories. Susan will also guide participants in developing and writing a short fiction scene inspired by key moments in their own lives. For ages 13-17.

Candy Sushi

Thursday September 24

7:00 - 8:00 PM

Beaty Branch

Teen Tech: Sublimation Tote Bags

Tuesday September 29
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Beaty Branch

Click Here For All Adults and Seniors Programming (Ages 18+) →

Mahjong Social - Learn, Play and Connect (学麻将玩麻将)

Friday September 4, 11, 18, 25, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Sherwood Branch

Join the Milton Chinese Canadian Association for a welcoming weekly drop-in to learn or play Mahjong using classical Chinese rules. All ages and skill levels are welcome; supplies are provided, and no registration is required.

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Drumming and Meditation

Saturday September 12, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Beaty Branch

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

Kristin will introduce the teachings around Indigenous hand drums and traditional songs and stories. Participants will have the opportunity to participate in group drumming and learn about the history and significance of the hand drum and its important role in Indigenous culture.

Milton Uncovered - The Show Must Go On: Early Culture and Entertainment

Sunday September 20, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Sherwood Branch

Long before movies, cable television and the internet Miltonians found various methods of cultivating culture and providing entertainment. An overview of the various societies, lectures, moving picture companies and vaudeville shows that travelled to Milton.