During the month of August 2016, the Milton Public Library will host the work of local painter Tom Maholchic in its Wotiz Gallery, main floor of the library, 476 Canton Avenue in Milton. There will be a free reception in the Wotiz Gallery on Thursday, August 4 from 6-8 p.m.  The month long exhibit and the August 4 reception are free to the public.

Tom is a young Milton resident who finds creating art very rewarding. This is what he says about his work: “I’m 28, from Milton, and ever since I can remember I’ve loved to create, whether it’s through paint, pencil, movies, words, or music.  To be able to capture an emotion, memory, or idea in time and make it last is something I love to achieve.  I started painting about five years ago and within the past two years it has become one of my favorite activities.  I love blending vibrant colors to put a vision into reality.  Letting your mind wander and work in the moment is a very cathartic experience.  Inspiration comes to me from my surroundings, freestyle sketches, dreams, meditation and other artwork.  Also seeing how others – more experienced painters – use their mediums to create is a great resource for me.  Incorporating new methods keeps painting new and exciting.”

This exhibit includes pieces which depict abstract landscapes, objects and portraits which are quite colorful and modern in style.  This artist offers a wide variety of subject matter in his colorful work, so that there is something for everyone to appreciate.

There will be a free and open reception for viewing in the Wotiz Gallery on Thursday, August 4^th from 6-8 PM.  Please join us to enjoy Tom’s work, and for more information about displaying your art at the library, contact Jean Hlady, Adult Services Librarian, at (617) 698-5757, x. 3 or Email jhlady@ocln.org

Writers!  Instructor Betty Siegel’s “Drop in Writing Workshop” will be held on Wednesday, August 10, 2016 from 7:00-8:30 p.m. downstairs in the Conference Room at the Milton Public Library, 476 Canton Avenue in Milton. Come and share your stories and drafts for a lively conversation and some valuable advice.  Betty welcomes writers of all levels to join the discussion, where reading your works-in-progress is optional.  (Note:  Another drop-in workshop will be held on Wednesday, August 24.)

The Milton Library’s “Tuesday Night at the Movies” will feature “Star Wars – The Force Awakens” on August 16 starting at 6:00 p.m. in the Keys Community Room of the Milton Public Library, 476 Canton Avenue in Milton.  The movie is free to the public, and the event is sponsored by The Friends of the Milton Public

It is rated PG-13 for Sci-Fi action and violence.  In this thrilling continuation of the space opera, ex-stormtrooper Finn, scrappy desert dweller Rey, and droid companion BB-8 get caught up in a galactic war when they come across a map containing the whereabouts of the vanished Luke Skywalker.  They soon embark upon an epic adventure that brings them face-to-face with heroes from the past, as well as new villains such as Kylo Ren and the First Order, a fascist regime that has emerged from the ashes of the old Empire.  Composer John Williams has continued his beautiful soundtrack with this movie, and it stars John Boyega, Daisy Ridley and Mark Hamill.  Other actors are veterans Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, and Adam Driver.   Come and enjoy a fast-paced, exciting story!

“Coloring for Grownups” is scheduled on Thursday, August 18, 2016 in the downstairs Conference Room of the Milton Public Library, 476 Canton Avenue in Milton  from 7-8 PM.  Coloring is a very relaxing and creative activity which brings people together in a fun social way.  You can enjoy creating a colorful page while at the same time making new friends.

The Milton Public Library will show an exhibit of paintings by resident Donna Elliott during the month of July 2016.  She is a self-taught artist and her work is very colorful, modern, and graphical, with bold and vibrant hues.   This is what she says about her paintings: “ Painting takes me away from the every day…and helps me to see and share the beauty of who we are and why we are here…I am spiritually connected to my creator, with true passion for life and humanity….My paintings are motivating, inspiring, spiritually reviving, relaxing and fun.  Each [piece] with brilliant bold colors tells its own story.  Within each painting, the viewer can see hidden stories, objects, and faces from different angles…. This is my Divine Expression.”  There will be a free and open reception for this display on Thursday, July 7^th from 6-8 PM.  For more information, go to her website: www.ddivineexpression.com or contact Jean Hlady, Adult Services Librarian, at (617) 698-5757, x.3.

Writers!  Instructor Betty Siegel’s “Drop in Writing Workshop” will continue on and Wednesday, August 24^th from 7:00-8:30 p.m. downstairs in the Conference Room at the Milton Public Library, 476 Canton Avenue in Milton. Come and share your stories and drafts for a lively conversation and some valuable advice.  Betty welcomes writers of all levels to join the discussion, where reading your works-in-progress is optional.

Come and discuss  interesting books with new friends!  On Friday, June 3 at 11 a.m., Library Director Will Adamczyk holds the “First Friday Book Chat with Will.” Meet him in the lower level Conference Room of the Milton Public Library, 476 Canton Avenue in Milton for very enjoyable conversations.

Writers, both aspiring and seasoned, a new writing clinic starts in June! The “Drop-in Writing Workshop with Betty Siegel” starts on Wednesday, June 8 and runs through the end of August.  These drop-in sessions will last from 7 – 8:30 p.m. so come by for some great advice about your composition and writing ideas. These workshops will be held in the lower level of the Milton Public Library 476 Canton Avenue in Milton 02186.  It is free to the public and sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Library.

The next June clinic will be on June 22 at 7 p.m.

Ms. Betty Siegel has taught in the College of Liberal Arts and Science at Quincy College and she is a professional tutor, skilled in many subjects including ESL, Oral Communication, Vocabulary, Basic Composition, Critical Thinking and more.  Her stories have been published in several local publications including Yankee Magazine.

Enjoy the benefit of professional writing advice!

Curious about what is Reiki and how this popular energy-based treatment works?  Experience it for yourself on Thursday, June 9, from 6:30-8pm.  Advance registration is required to get a free treatment. The event will be held on the lower level of the Milton Public Library, 476 Canton Avenue in Milton, MA  02186.  Admission is free and the event is sponsored by David and Suzette Standring and the Friends of the Milton Public Library.

Certified Reiki Practitioner Rasheeda Bowman of Sacred Self in Canton, along with four other Reiki practitioners, will discuss this holistic treatment widely used in hospitals as part of integrative medicine programs. The public is welcome to attend the free talk.  NOTE: A free 10 minute session can be enjoyed by the first 30 people who register in advance at www.miltonlibrary.org  (click on “Events”).

“Tuesday Night at the Movies” continues on June 21 with “Spectre,” the James Bond film (2015), starring Daniel Craig, Andrew Scott, Ralph Fiennes, Monica Belluci, Naomie Harris, Ben Whishaw. Christopher Waltz, and more. It starts promptly at 6:30 p.m.  The event will be held on the lower level of the Milton Public Library, 476 Canton Avenue in Milton, MA  02186.  Admission is free and the event is sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library.

A cryptic message from the past sends James Bond on a rogue mission to Mexico City and eventually Rome, where he meets Lucia Sciarra, the beautiful and forbidden widow of an infamous criminal.  Bond infiltrates a secret meeting and uncovers the existence of the sinister organization known as SPECTRE.

Come and check out this fast-paced film, which is rated PG-13 for intense sequences of action and violence, some disturbing images, sensuality and language.  It is not suitable for children and the running time is 148 minutes.