Our imaginations for holiday floral designs take off!   On Thursday, November 12^th at 7 PM, join us for “Creating Holiday Floral Arrangements,” a demonstration by Cedar Grove Garden’s floral designer Lisa Ahern.  Bonus!  She will create three floral fantasies to be raffled off that night.  Proceeds benefit the Milton Public Library.

The program will be held in the Keys Community Room, lower level of the Milton Public Library, 476 Canton Avenue, Milton, MA 02186.  This event is free to the public and sponsored by The Friends of the Milton Public Library.

Throughout November, local painter Christine Schoettle will display her artwork in the Wotiz Gallery, main floor of the Milton Public Library, 476 Canton Avenue in Milton, MA 02186.

On Tuesday, November 3,  enjoy a free artist’s reception from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

This is what Christine Schoettle says about her work: “I am drawn to the tranquility of painting and the potential to interpret the ordinary sights I encounter in my everyday life in a way that reveals something fresh and unexpected.  A garbage truck rolling down the street or the afternoon sunlight on a stop sign are the types of visuals that inspire my paintings, which are mainly representational but sometimes abstracted.  My depiction of these moments often involve deliberate brushwork, vibrant color and an emphasis on strong light and shadow patterns.”  Christine lives in Milton with her husband and four children.  To view her work, go to www.christineschoettle.com   

Christine attended Syracuse University School of Visual and Performing Arts.  She worked in the Education Department at The Museum of Modern Art before pursuing a career in non-profit development.  She revisited painting after starting a family, and continues to educate herself through workshops, classes and by painting daily on her own. 

Christine teaches “Paint Nights” and will teach an “Intro to Acrylics for Teens” this winter at The Milton Art Center, where she is a member of the Board of Directors.  She is a substitute art teacher in the Milton Academy Lower School, and a member of the South Shore Art Center and the Rockport Artists Association and The North River Arts Society.  

For more calendar events for the Milton Public Library, visit miltonlibrary.org

Be inspired by Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony at our free film event.  On Wednesday, November 4^th starting promptly at 6:30 PM, enjoy the documentary “Following the Ninth.” It’s a story of four people whose lives have been transformed, repaired, and healed by the message of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony.

The screening will be held in the Keys Community Room, lower level of the Milton Public Library, 476 Canton Avenue, Milton, MA 02186.  This event is free to the public and sponsored by The Friends of the Milton Public Library.

Get a head start on great gift books for the holidays.  On Sunday, November l,  at 2 PM, discover “Best Picks for Winter Reading and Gift Giving” with a panel of writers and readers including authors Hallie Ephron and David Godine.  Hear their recommendations for great winter reads, and feel free to bring your favorites to share!

The program will be held in the Keys Community Room, lower level of the Milton Public Library, 476 Canton Avenue, Milton, MA 02186.  This event is free to the public and sponsored by The Friends of the Milton Public Library.

Blue grass music lovers!  Enjoy a one-hour bluegrass concert on Saturday, October 24, 2015 at 2 PM with the local group “Mile Twelve,” led by Milton resident Evan Murphy.   This concert will be held on the lower level of the Milton Public Library, 476 Canton Avenue, Milton MA 02186.  Admission is free and the event is sponsored by The Friends of the Milton Public Library.

This wonderful quartet consists of graduates from the Berklee College of Music, the New Zealand School of Music and Boston College.  These award-winning musicians have performed in New Zealand, Australia, Ireland, France, Canada and the United States, bringing their infectious groove and intricate arrangements to a wide range of appreciative audiences.  The members are Evan Murphy on guitar and voice, Bronwyn Keith-Hynes on fiddle, Nate Sabat on upright bass,, and Catherine (BB) Bowness on banjo.   Save the date – you don’t want to miss this one.

Expert Rory Raven will present “The History of Seances” on Wednesday, October 14, 2015, at 7 PM, a unique program to celebrate Halloween at the lower level of the Milton Public Library, 476 Canton Avenue, Milton MA 02186.  Admission is free and this program is sponsored by The Friends of the Milton Public Library.

This fun event will be presented by a “mentalist” who is a theatrical mind-reader; a performer who – using a variety of techniques – is able to produce results that would only seem possible by psychic or paranormal means.  You will learn about the kinds of tricks psychics have used and continue to use to convince their clients of their powers, and you will hear about the history, the fakery involved and famous people who attended séances to communicate with their loved ones.  Audience participation is encouraged and all should enjoy this spooky event!

The “Tuesday Night at the Movies” series continues on 10/13/15 with the film “McFarland USA.”  In the tradition of Disney sports movies, it is based on the inspiring story of underdogs triumphing over tremendous obstacles.  This heartwarming drama follows novice runners who strive to build a cross-country team under Coach Jim White (Kevin Costner) in their predominantly Latino high school.  This great film is suitable for all ages as it is rated PG (with some violence and language), and the running time is 129 minutes.

The film starts promptly at 6:30 PM and will be screened in the Keys Community Room, lower level of the Milton Public Library, 476 Canton Avenue, Milton MA 02186.  Admission is free and the movie is sponsored by The Friends of the Milton Public Library.