MPL: Spring colors

From Art to History to Music

Rebecca Appelbaum
March 26, 2024

Hello friends! March is just flying by, and the end of the month and the beginning of April are jam-packed for us—and hopefully for you too, if you find something that sounds fun! We just have one down note that we’ll get out of the way first.

Due to technical difficulties, we’ll be postponing our Friday Movies. We’ll hopefully have the issue resolved soon, and will tell you in the next newsletter. If you want to check each week, visit the movies page on the library website.

Now that we have the bad news out of the way, let’s get into everything else! We’re looking for volunteers to help with our spring cleanup on Saturday, April 6th starting at 9am. The more people available to help, the quicker we can get everything in shape for spring blooms! For those that volunteer to help, Kim will be sending out more details closer to the date.

If you'd like to volunteer this year, please email Library Director Kim Tolson at [email protected].

Next, it’s also time for the Friends of the Millis Public Library’s annual scholarship! The Friends are pleased to offer a $1,000 scholarship to a deserving high school senior and Millis resident with firm plans to pursue further education and who has shown a commitment to community service, especially related to libraries, literacy, and/or reading. Millis High School Students should contact the Guidance Office. All other high school seniors please submit your application here.

Lastly, just a heads up: if you missed our last book sale we have another one coming up in a bit over a month! Mark your calendars for the first weekend in May because the Friends still have so much waiting in the wings for you! We’ll have more information closer to the date so stay tuned.

With our announcements concluded, its time for the fun stuff! First up on our list of upcoming programs is Mindful coloring for middle school~ Join us on Friday, March 29th at 6:30pm and explore where your mind and creativity will go with some serene music and art supplies. We’ll have everything you need, so just bring yourself and have fun!

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

Next up, it’s time for another Teen Anime Night. On Friday, April 5th we’ll be showing the first My Hero Academia movie: Two Heroes (better known as the one with the suits). Bring your friends, maybe some blankets, and we’ll provide the snacks and drinks. The movie starts at 6pm, so we’ll look forward to seeing you then!

Running time: 1hr 36 min

Deku visits I-Expo, the world’s leading hero item exhibition! But a sinister plan is set in motion when villains hack the security system.

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

Next up is The Art of Scandal: Thefts, Vandals, and Forgeries a look at the most brazen criminal acts in the art world! Featuring works of art by artists including daVinci, Michelangelo, and Rembrandt, learn more about works that were targeted and how they were recovered and restored for our enjoyment today. Our host for this will be expert Jane Oneail from Culturally Curious, who curates and delivers art appreciation programs to audiences throughout New England. Join us on Tuesday, April 9th at 6pm to find out more.

This program is free and open to the public courtesy of the Friends of the Millis Library. No registration is necessary, but if you’d like an email reminder, go here.

It’s also getting to be that time again! Board game night is coming up fast this April—on Thursday, April 11th in fact! Join us at 6pm for this monthly get-together and play your favorite games, learn new games, and meet new board game buddies in the community. We’ll provide different featured games each month and welcome gamers of all levels. Feel free to bring in your favorite game to teach as well!

Please register here so we can figure out how many games to have ready, and email Kim at [email protected] or 508-376-8282 with questions

Speaking of recurring programs, Color and Chill is coming back on Friday, April 12th! Come join us for another hour of quiet relaxation before your busy weekend. You already know coloring has been proven to help reduce stress, so take a break from your busy life and distract yourself with a variety of intricate pages waiting for you. The music and snacks start at 6:30pm, but if you want more ‘you’ time, you’re welcome to stop by and get started earlier—the room will be set for you.

Last on our list of upcoming programs we have something a bit further ahead, but that we want to give you first dibs at! Calling all Swifities ages 3-14! Get ready to have The Best Day at the Millis Public Library! We’re hosting a Taylor Swift Party just for you on Tuesday, April 16th at 2:30pm.

Shake It Off on the dance floor!
Bejeweled Friendship Bracelet Making
Trivia Questions: Don't Blank Space out!
Tasty Snacks! (erm…we couldn't…sorry)

Mark Your Calendar for this Red-letter day! Dress as your favorite Taylor Swift era and get ready to party like it's 1989! REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Please register each CHILD attending the event.

Children 10 & Up may be dropped off, children 8-9 may be alone in the event room but must have an adult in the library building, children 7 & under must be accompanied.

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