Hi [First Name], here's what's happening at Milton Public Library this month:
October is Canadian Library Month! Celebrate everything your library card makes possible at librarycard.ca.
There’s lots happening at MPL this month! Our Medicine Learning Garden closes for the season on October 3, thank you to everyone who helped it flourish.
Don’t forget to complete our Annual Patron Survey by October 4 for your chance to enter the gift card draw!
Exciting changes are coming to Beaty Branch! The branch will close October 27–November 10 for renovations, including the creation of the new Innovation Hive Makerspace, and a refreshed Children’s area. Limited services will resume on November 11. Thank you for your patience as we improve your library. For more details, click here.
We look forward to seeing you at the library this fall season!
Celebrate the seasonal closing of the Medicine Learning Garden at Beaty Branch with reflection, gratitude, and teachings from Indigenous Elders and Knowledge Keepers. Honour the harvest and those who helped the garden thrive.
Help shape the future of Milton Public Library. Apply to become a Library Board member from October 1–29 and make a meaningful impact in your community.
Complete MPL’s Annual Patron Survey by October 4 for a chance to win one of three $50 FirstOntario Arts Centre gift cards. Paper copies are available at all branches.
Bring stories to life with Kanopy Kids’ Storybooks collection! Discover engaging, family-friendly storybook videos that inspire imagination and a love of reading.
Discover the amazing world of pollinators through hands-on exploration in Beaty Branch’s Learning Garden! Using our Pollinator Citizen Science Kits, children ages 8–12 will learn how bees, butterflies, and other pollinators help our environment thrive.
Fire Safety Storytime with Town of Milton Fire and Rescue Services
October 9, 2026, 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
Sherwood Branch
Join us for a visit with the Town of Milton Fire and Rescue Services. Enjoy a story with our firefighter friends, check out their gear, and maybe even experience a firetruck up close!
Interested in role-playing games, but never had the chance to play before? This is your chance! These beginner one hour RPG sessions include character creation, dice rolling, and gameplay.
Teens and parents are invited to bust common scholarship myths and learn how to find and win valuable scholarship opportunities. Join scholarship mentor Christopher Grafos, Ph.D., for practical tips that can help make education and career goals more financially attainable.
The Red Scarf Project for Teens - For Experienced Crafters
Wednesdays and Thursdays October 7 - November 26, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Main Library
Calling crafty teens! Experienced knitters and crocheters ages 13–17 can use their skills to make red scarves for donation to The Positive Health Network in support of World AIDS Day. Supplies are provided, and participants can earn high school volunteer hours.
Clues, Crimes & Plot Twists: A Mystery Writing Lab
Saturday October 10, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Main Library
Calling aspiring authors and detectives! Teens ages 13–17 can learn the secrets of mystery writing, from clever clues and memorable characters to suspenseful twists and surprising endings. Participants will create their own fictional case and bring their mystery to life!
Calling all tech enthusiasts! Explore the latest technologies, inventions and innovative ideas from local organizations and industries at MPL’s third annual TechFair. Free to attend!
Share a cherished family recipe and help preserve the flavours, stories and culinary traditions of our community through Nourish & Connect. Older adults in Milton and surrounding communities are invited to submit heirloom recipes by October 31 for a chance to be featured in a community cookbook and win a $100 cash prize!
Milton Uncovered - The Spirits Among Us: International and Local Ghost Stories
Sunday October 4, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Sherwood Branch
Explore the fascinating history of spiritualism, mediums and the supernatural, from literary classics to modern horror. Join local historian John McDonald to uncover stories of suspected haunts in Milton and the history behind our fascination with the unknown.
