The Friends of the Milton Public Library will host their Annual Meeting from 1:30-2pm on Sunday, April 27th. This is the same day that birthday cake and children’s activities will celebrate the Milton Public Library’s FIFTH birthday of its beautiful renovation. Come for a great afternoon of family fun.
All are welcome to the Friends’ meeting, which will be fun and informative. Come to the Milton Public Library, 476 Canton Avenue, Milton, MA 02186.
Happy 5th Birthday to the Milton Public Library! Bring the family to enjoy free birthday cake and ice cream on Sunday, April 27 from 2-3 p.m. at the Milton Public Library, 476 Canton Avenue, Milton, MA 02186.
What’s a party without games and prizes? Kids, create a library building with Legos provided. Adults will enjoy a raffle chance at winning a Happy Birthday Basket with coupons for free books at the Friends Book Shop, a Get Out of Jail card (worth $20) to help you with those overdue library fines, as well as more fun gifts too.
Visit the library’s website: www.miltonlibrary.org or call Reference Librarian Jean Hlady at 617 698-5757 or email her at jhlady@ocln.org
The Milton Public Library invites you to a special showing of “The Book Thief” on Monday, April 28th, at 6:30 p.m., in the Keys Community Room (lower level) of the library, located at 476 Canton Avenue in Milton. This free event, sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library, is open to the public.
Based on the international best-selling novel by Markus Zusak, and adapted by Michael Petroni, “The Book Thief” tells the story of a courageous young girl as she discovers the power of words during World War II Nazi Germany.
The story begins when 10 year old Liesel Meminger (Sophie Nelisse) is sent to live with a German foster family. When her kind-hearted foster father Hans (Geoffrey Rush) teaches her to read, Liesel begins “borrowing” books and sharing them with her friend Max, a young Jewish refugee who is being hidden in their basement. For Liesel and Max, books become their escape from the war and their hope for the future.
Directed by Brian Percival and starring Geoffrey Rush, Emily Watson, and Sophie Nélisse, “The Book Thief” received Academy Award, Golden Globe and BAFTA nominations for its score by composer John Williams. Rated PG-13. (131 Minutes).
For more information, please contact Jean Hlady, Adult Services Librarian, at (617) 698-5757 or jhlady@ocln.org, or visit: www.miltonlibrary.org.
Boston Jazz Voices
The talented a cappella vocal group called Boston Jazz Voices will give a free, one-hour concert on Saturday, April 26th at the Milton Public Library. From 2-3 PM, this 15-piece ensemble will entertain with jazzy, swinging standards and more. It should be a fun concert, as the group offers its audience a unique combination of classic sounds plus contemporary jazz vocal idiom. Their membership consists of talented musicians from all backgrounds and age groups, and yet they are all dedicated to the same mission: to perfect the vocal jazz ensemble, and to capture the spirits of those who hear them. They share a love for the same ensemble vocal jazz singing that their predecessors dreamed about. Building on a foundation of Gene Puerling’s amazing arrangements, they have added equally stunning arrangements from director Tsunenori “Lee” Abe, as well as other very gifted musicians. Beginning with a classic tune, or even a modern one, they’ll add swinging rhythms and unexpected harmonies to transform it into something new! The American songbook comes alive with close harmony, Disney takes on 5-part scatting, the Beatles are updated in 5/4 rhythm, and Motown gets a new life in Samba style.
This program is sponsored by The Friends of the Milton Public Library, and light refreshments will be served. It is appropriate for all ages, so bring the family, and enjoy this entertaining presentation. The Keys Community Room is located on the lower level and the library’s address is 476 Canton Avenue, Milton. Visit the library’s website, www.miltonlibrary.org, or contact Reference Librarian Jean Hlady at jhlady@ocln.org or by calling 617 698-5757.
Milton’s own “Job Doctor” Roni Noland has the right prescription every Wednesday morning to remedy any questions and concerns you may have with your job search. Stop by the Milton Public Library at 476 Canton Avenue for a brief career strategy session with this professional coach between 10:30 and 12 Noon in the second floor reference area. You can visit Roni and get answers to your questions about resumes, cover letters, networking, social networking, interviewing and job search strategy – all for free. She can review and tweak your resume, help you craft a persuasive cover letter, and be a guide through the maze of online resources and job sites. The library also has a special career collection of books you can browse through or check out. The Job Doctor service is open to everyone, and it is sponsored by The Friends of the Milton Public Library. For more information, call Jean Hlady, Adult Services Librarian, at (617) 698-5757.”
Find the true hidden treasures of Italy at a workshop called Exploring the Culture of Italy, on Saturday, April 12, at 10am, at the Milton Public Library, 476 Canton Avenue. Irene Roman, an expert on Italian language and culture, has lived, studied, and travelled extensively throughout Italy, and will introduce you to the familiar and unfamiliar highlights of the country.
Dr. Roman has taught Italian language and culture at several institutions, including Radcliffe College Graduate Seminars, Northeastern University, Quincy College, and the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at University of Massachusetts.
This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library and light refreshments will be served. For more information, contact Adult Services Librarian Jean Hlady, at 617-698-5757, or jhlady@ocln.org. Visit the Library’s website at www.miltonlibrary.org.