The Milton Public Library announces adult programs for November 2024

During the month of November, the Milton Public Library is offering a nice variety of events for adults and families to attend. The second concert of the Fall series is scheduled for Saturday, November 2, at 2:00 p.m. in the Keys Community Room, and it is sure to be a fun and entertaining hour with the Boston Typewriter Orchestra. The BTO is a collective endeavor which “engages in rhythmic manipulation combined with elements of performance, comedy, and satire.” The Orchestra has posed the questions of: “What is an instrument? Can music be performed on objects of the business world? What is the intersection of industry and art? Where can we find beauty and purpose in the world’s relentless grind and repetition?” Please bring the family for this free event, which will present fascinating percussion, vocals and other instruments to enjoy for the whole family. This rhythmic music is great for kids too, so please join us!

Our ongoing career series continues this month with sessions on Wednesday, November 6 and November 20, starting at 9:30 a.m. via Zoom. This series, called the “MA Collaborative Library 50+ Job Seekers Group” offers a different topic at each meeting, and in November the subjects discussed will be “Networking” and “Interview Strategies” respectively. If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a new position in the job market after a long employment gap, or recently retired and looking, this networking group is perfect for you! The facilitator is Deborah Hope, an experienced job coach and recruiter. You do need to register for each meeting individually and you will need to use this unique registration link to do so: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEpcuCrqDsjHd23xSry8crcKEej9NWnLiIv#/registration

Our other ongoing programs include the Library Knitting Group which is an informal knitting drop-in that offers an opportunity for people to meet new friends, bring a project to work on, and have others nearby for occasional advice. Knitters and all other fiber artists (over the age of 13) are invited to attend. Please note that this is not a knitting class for beginners, but instead an opportunity to share current projects with others and to learn tips and tricks. The group will meet this month on Thursday, November 7, at 7:00 p.m. and on Saturday, November 16, at 10:00 a.m., both dates in the Conference Room. No signup is required, so just come and bring your project. To get on the reminder email list, send a message to [email protected] or call the Reference Dept. at (617) 898-4964.

Our Adult Yoga class continues this month on Saturday, November 16, at 10:30 a.m. in the Keys Community Room. The instructor for this one-hour class will be Sheila Armstrong. Advance registration is required to attend as space is limited. For more details and to sign up, please visit: miltonlibrary.org/events/upcoming-events.

The MPL has a new Writer-in-Residence from Milton: Calvin Hennick. We are having a “Meet the Writer-in-Residence” event on Thursday, November 7, from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. in our Keys Community Room and we hope you might come! Hear a little from Calvin about his background, his plans for what he will be writing in his new role, and get a preview of some of the programs he will present for the community. This November 7 event is free and open to all, and registration is not required. To learn more about the Dr. Herb Voigt Writer-in-Residence Program and Calvin Hennick, please visit: www.miltonlibrary.org/about/writer-in-residence.

And Calvin will be back on Tuesday, November 19, at 7:00 p.m. to teach an “Intro to Freelance Writing Workshop.” If you’ve ever dreamed of earning money at home, typing away in your sweatpants, this is the session for you! This writer will walk you through his 20-year freelance career and provide tips on how you can come up with compelling article ideas, approach editors, and build a roster of clients. Registration is required to attend the workshop at miltonlibrary.org/events/upcoming-events.

There will be a “Poetry Reading Event with Local Authors,” to include 3 Massachusetts writers on Tuesday, November 12, starting at 6:30 p.m. in the Keys Community Room. These poets will read from their work, under the guidance of author Joshua Coben. In addition to Mr. Coben, authors Karina Borowicz and Jim Henle will present their poems in this program. Joshua Coben’s first book of poetry, Maker of Shadows (c2010), won the X. J. Kennedy Poetry Prize, and his second collection called Night Chaser (c2020) was a finalist for the Vassar Miller Prize. Poet Karina Borowicz’s collections include Proof, and a French translation of selected works. Her poems and essays have appeared widely in journals, anthologies, and on public radio, and studied creative writing at Bard College and University of New Hampshire. Jim Henle’s poems and translations have been published in Salamander, Sanctuary, and more, and he hails from Jamaica Plain. No signup is required to attend so just please join us and enjoy an evening of poetry!

The Monthly Wednesday Movie for Adults is “Fatherhood,” starring Kevin Hart, and it’s scheduled for November 13, starting at 6:30 p.m., in the Keys Community Room. This American comedy-drama movie, directed by Paul Weitz, is based on the 2011 memoir Two Kisses for Maddy: A Memoir of Loss and Love by Matthew Logelin. Kevin Hart plays a new father who struggles to raise his daughter after the sudden death of his wife. In this true story, childhood sweethearts Matt and Liz Logelin prepare for the birth of their first child. Soon after delivering their daughter, Maddy, Liz suddenly suffers from a pulmonary embolism and dies. For more details about the film, check the listing at our website: miltonlibrary.org/events/upcoming-events. No signup is required to attend this program. The film is rated PG-13 for some strong language and suggestive material, and the running time is 109 minutes. We hope you will join us for an inspiring story!

There are a couple of new programs for adults which you might consider attending this month. The first is “Adult D&D” so – calling all adventurers! Join us for a monthly Dungeons & Dragons campaign! DM Kathy is running a home-brew campaign using D&D 5e and it will be held on Thursday, November 14, from 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., in the Conference Room. Registration is currently full. Please email Tyler at [email protected] for a spot on the waitlist.

Next, the MPL’s program called “Booked for Lunch” will continue on Monday, November 16, at 12 noon, In the Conference Room. This program is a half hour of socializing and eating lunch together, and a half hour of silent reading time with staff member Sara Truog. We’ll talk about what books we’re reading and share our top picks. Participants should bring a bag lunch and a book to read, and this program is for adults only. Advance registration is required to attend. Sign up at miltonlibrary.org/events/upcoming-events.

Another new fun book group, which just started this Fall, is “Boozy Bookworms.” This get-together, created especially for younger adults, is scheduled for Thursday, November 21, from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., and it will be held offsite at Steel & Rye, 95 Eliot Street, Milton. Facilitated by staff members Tory Fiske and Michaela Soucy, the book club will hold lively discussions over delicious food and drinks. Please note: attendees are responsible for purchasing their own refreshments, and we recommend arriving 15 minutes early if you plan to order. The group will be reading Hercule Porot’s Christmas by Agatha Christie. Visit the OCLN catalog to request a copy of the book. This club is limited to OCLN library card holders under the age of 40 only. Registration is required to attend. To sign up, visit: miltonlibrary.org/events/upcoming-events.

Our last November program will be an Adult Craft Workshop called “Make Your Own Festive Terrarium Garden” which will be held on Thursday, November 21, from 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m., in the Keys Community Room. Learn to create and care for your own miniature garden inside a container. Learn what plants to use, along with essential techniques for care and maintenance. Each participant will design and build a beautiful terrarium to take home. This class will be led by Therapy Gardens, and is free and open to anyone over the age of 13. Advance registration is required as space is limited. To sign up, visit: miltonlibrary.org/events/upcoming-events.. Please come and enjoy a fun craft at the library!

All of these programs are kindly supported by the Friends of the Milton Public Library, and are free and open to all.

To see all events and registration info, visit miltonlibrary.org/events/upcoming-events.

The library is located at 476 Canton Avenue, Milton MA.

For questions, email [email protected] or call the reference department at (617) 898-4964.