The Millis Public Library will be closed Monday, June 19th in honor of Juneteenth. Stop in before that to get any books, movies, or games you might need, and (if you miss us), check out our E-Resources page to see all the Library resources available 24/7 from anywhere!
Summer Reading is coming! For kids entering K-12th grade, we're pleased to announce the return of the Summer reading store. Keep track of the books you read and trade in the points you earn for prizes! Learn more at the Summer Reading page of our website!
We're also pleased to announce the return of Battle of the Books! We're inviting students entering 5th-7th grade to join and show their knowledge as they compete in this trivia competition! Each member of the winning team will receive a $25 Gift Certificate to Park Street Books in Medfield. The competition will cover 8 novels. Students can join in teams of 2-5, or as a solo team.
To join, simply email Youth Services Librarian Rachel at rsilverman@minlib.net by July 1st, and let her know which other students (if any) are on your child’s team, along with a parent email for each student. Check out the books here.
Programs
It's almost time! We're starting a knitting club! Join us every Wednesday starting Wednesday, June 7th at 6:30pm for Knit Together as we gather to learn and practice this excellent art. Whether you're an experienced knitter, crochetier, or have always wanted to learn either, there's a space for you! Experienced yarnies will find like-minded people, and newbies can be assured that they'll have help learning the basics, as well as everything that follows. Bring your own projects to work on in our lovely temperature controlled setting, and if you want to try it, we'll have some supplies on hand!
Millis Youth! We're painting Pride Rocks once again! Drop in on Saturday, June 10th at 1pm and decorate kindness rocks in honor of LGBTQ+ Pride Month with us. No registration required!
Calling all board game enthusiasts - the next Board Game Night is coming! Join us June 15th at 6pm to play your favorite games, learn new games, and meet new board game buddies in the community.
We welcome gamers of all levels and will have a new featured game this month for you to try out. Feel free to bring in your favorite game to teach as well!
Please register so we get a sense of how many games we will need! Contact Rachel at rsilverman@minlib.net or 508-376-8282 with questions.
Come one, come all! We're hosting Circus Minimus: One-Man Circus-in-a-Suitcase! Join us for this acclaimed, interactive performance and prepared to be wowed! Our circus will be held on Thursday, June 22nd at 11am, and will be held in the Courtyard - weather permitting. In the case of rain or extreme heat we will be in the Roche Bros Community Room.
No registration required! Recommended for Children Ages 4-10, all ages welcome! This program has been generously funded by the Friends of the Millis Public Library
There are still a couple spaces left, so sign up now for Teen Tie-dye! We're pleased to have this back on Friday, June 23rd at 6:30pm, so come bask in the warm sun while you color your own shirt and let yourself create wearable art! All supplies are provided, but registration is required to join.
This event is recommended for grades 6th-8th.
Join us for live music with Stacey Peasley's Children's Concert! We're hosting the acclaimed local children's musician on Friday, June 30th at 10:30am, and welcome you to come enjoy energetic beats, catchy melodies, and soaring vocals with her! Recommended for children ages 2-8, all ages welcome.
The concert will be held in the Library Courtyard, weather permitting. Rain or high temperatures will bring us indoors to the community room. Generously funded by the Friends of the Millis Public Library.
For a full list of upcoming events at the Millis Public Library, please visit our event calendar.
