March Madness

Old favorites, new fun

Rebecca Appelbaum
March 12, 2024

Happy almost Saint Patrick’s Day and welcome to another newsletter from your friendly, neighborhood library! We’ve got a lot going (we know, what else is new?) so let’s get right into it!

First off: The library is starting a new club- mission and name decided by YOU! (Or your teens, if you are not a teenager!)

First Meeting: Tuesday, March 26th at 2:30pm

Join for us for pizza, a chance to help define our club's mission, and to pick a name. This is YOUR club. We want it to be something that is worth your time and will enhance your experience of being a teen in Millis.

Net up, we’ve had an an amazing run, but the last two session of our Latin Dance class are coming up fast. Join instructor Jaime Staraitis for the last few free salsa dance classes at the Library! These drop in classes are free to attend and will be held Wednesday, March 13th and 20th at 6pm.

No partner or registration required and no prior experience necessary! Just come and have fun!

We’re also pleased to announce the next set of Friday Movies for you! Almost every Friday at 1pm in the Roche Bros Room we’ll be showing a film— whether new releases and old classics, everything from action, to horror, to romance, to comedy is fair game. If you don’t like the sound of a particular movie, skip it and join us for the next one! Light refreshments will be provided courtesy of the Friends of the Millis Library, no registration required.

March 15th - “Waking Ned Devine” PG-13 (1998) 1hr 32min

Two mates from a tiny Irish village conspire to collect the winnings from a multi million-dollar lottery ticket that belonged to their late friend, Ned Devine.

First up, finding someone to pass for Ned when the Dublin lottery man comes to town.

March 22nd - “The Color Purple” PG-13 (2023) 2hrs 20min

Musical adaptation of Alice Walker's novel about the life-long struggles of an African American woman living in the south during the early 1900s.

March 29th - “Wonka” PG (2023) 1hr 52min

This fantasy musical film follows the story of Willy Wonka, the famous but eccentric chocolatier based on the character from Roald Dahl's novel. The narrative traces his beginnings as a young adult who started as an employee selling chocolate in a store until he became driven to enter the chocolate industry. This film acts as a prequel to the 1971 film adaptation of Dahl's novel.

After that, it’s almost time for our next Teen movie night! We know you/your kids have been looking forward to this, and it’s just about time. Bring your blankets and your friends because we’ll be showing Barbie this time! Come get your pink on and stop by Friday, March 15th at 5:30pm. We’ll supply the snacks and drinks.

Recommended for grades 6th-8th, no registration required.

Barbie and Ken are having the time of their lives in the colorful and seemingly perfect world of Barbie Land. However, when they get a chance to go to the real world, they soon discover the joys and perils of living among humans.

And for all our game lovers, we just wanted to remind you that it’s almost time for Board Game Night to come back! Join us Thursday, March 21st at 6pm for your favorite games, new games, and new board game buddies in the community. We’ve got new featured games each month and welcome gamers of all levels. 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 Kim at [email protected] or 508-376-8282 with questions.

We’re so excited that so many of you have been grabbing our Millis Reads title this time and that we got to see you for the Celtic Chocolate celebration. It was wonderful to have you, and we wanted to let you know about the next couple things we have coming~

We still have space! Join Marc Sievers for a lively and informative cooking demonstration. Marc is a Cookbook Author, Entertaining Expert, and Stylist, who was recently featured on America’s Test Kitchen: The Next Generation.

During the event, Marc will be preparing the Fines Herbes French Omelette from his cookbook, French Omelettes: Your New House Meal. Samples will be provided for all attendees and Marc will be available afterwards for Q&A and book signing.

Copies of his book, French Omelettes: Your New House Meal, will be available to purchase.

French Omelettes with Marc Sievers

Saturday, March 23rd at 2pm

Sensory Exploration for Preschool

Thursday, April 18th at 10:30am

Join Food Explorers for an hour of sensory food exploration! Bring your tiny Food Explorers (picky or not) to explore foods and flavors, and maybe even try something new in this no pressure food program. Each parent/child duo will make their own cannoli cones and learn how to use an electric mixer. Recipe is nut free but will contain dairy and gluten.

For children ages 3-5, Registration required.

This Program is generously Sponsored by the Friends of the Millis Public Library as part of our "Millis Reads" initiative.

Join Food Explorers for a round of Chopped! for Tweens. Working as a team, you’ll be designing your own tacos. You’ll choose from a pantry of ingredients including fresh veggies, spices and cheeses to make your taco fillings, toppings and sauces. Put your heads together to create delicious flavor combinations. Recipe is nut free but will contain dairy and gluten.

This program is for students in 3rd-6th grade. Register here to claim your spot!

This Program is generously Sponsored by the Friends of the Millis Public Library as part of our "Millis Reads" initiative.

Chopped! Competition for Tweens

Thursday, April 18th at 1pm

Last but not least for our March programs, Mindful coloring for middle school is coming back! Join us at 6:30pm on Friday, March 29th to sit back and relax with us. Explore where your mind and creativity will go with some serene music and art supplies.

Recommended for grades 6th-8th, no registration required.

For a full list of upcoming events at the Millis Public Library, please visit our event calendar.