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β¨π Does your favourite book need a little bling?
Celebrate World Storytelling Day with us by giving your book cover a glow-up! Bring a book from home and bedazzle it with rhinestones, all supplies provided. Register using the link in our bio! #MPL #BedazzlingBooks
π§§β¨ Thank you to all the families who joined us for our Lunar New Year storytime!
We were so pleased to partner with the Chinese Canadian Association of Milton for this special celebration.
Wishing everyone a joyful, healthy, and prosperous Lunar New Year!
π It's Freedom to Read Week!
Freedom to Read Week reminds us that everyone deserves the right to choose what they read and explore. Libraries stand for inclusive collections, diverse voices, and free access to ideas.
Celebrate with us by checking out our featured displays!
ππ Our MPL Bee is ready for Pink Shirt Day on Feb 25th!
Stop by MPL Sunday through Wednesday to grab a Pink Shirt Day button. Pink Shirt Day is all about standing up to bullying and showing support for kindness, inclusion & respect.
Wear a button and buzz with kindness β¨
ππ₯ βDare to be Braveβ and join us for a royal adventure! Weβll watch a special recording of Canadian author Robert Munsch reading The Paper Bag Princess, enjoy dragon & princess themed activities, and have fun!
Registration available on our site
Did you know PressReader isnβt just for news? π°
You can dive into classic novels, solve brain-teasing puzzles, and even use auto-translate or speech-to-text features! Access it on your phone, tablet, or desktop using your Milton Public Library Card. π§©β¨
Happy Family Day from all of us at the library! π
While our doors are closed today, weβre celebrating the families who fill our shelves with stories, laughter, and lifelong learning. Wishing you a day full of cozy reads and special moments together! β¨
#HappyFamilyDay #MPL
All you need is love... and a library card! #MPL
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Think you know your Bollywood songs from A to Z? ππΆ
Join us for an afternoon of music, memories, and friendly Antakshari competition!
ποΈ Sunday February 22
β° 2:00-3:30
π Sherwood Branch
π₯ Ages 18+
Milton Public Library is expanding Baby Beeβs First Reads to all Milton families welcoming a newborn over the next two years! In partnership with MCRC and Halton Healthcare, this early literacy kit has everything you see here, because early literacy is a foundation for a child's future success π
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Please note that all MPL Branches will be closed Monday, February 16th for Family Day.
Please plan for your library needs accordingly and Happy Family Day!
Celebrate Ramadan in an engaging and interactive way πβ¨
Work together to solve clues in our Ramadan Escape Room!
π Saturday February 21
π Multiple time slots available between 1:00-4:00 PM
π Main Library
π₯ Ages 13β17
Register now on our website! π
β¨ Black Brilliance: Making Posters for Black History Month
Teens, you're invited to work together to research a Black individual and create posters celebrating their contributions. Finished posters will be displayed at the library throughout February.
More info on our site!
February is Black History Month, a time for us to celebrate the diversity, history, and richness of Black culture. β€οΈπ€π
Join us at the Milton Public Library and explore our collection of stories and exciting programs!
MPL has partnered with the Toronto Zoo as part of their Library Membership Pilot Program!
Check out a Toronto Zoo Family Membership Pass and enjoy an unforgettable day with some amazing animals ππ¦
Conditions apply, please see our site for details β¨
#MPL #TorontoZoo
Turn stories into art! ππ¨
For children in Kindergarten to Grade 12, the Beyond the Book Art Contest invites you to turn your favourite 2026 Forest of Reading nominees into art!
Be inspired by a character, a magical scene, or a powerful lesson, and let your creativity shine. π²β¨
All MPL branches are open today, however all programs are cancelled until 4:00 PM.
We appreciate your patience and will share updates as needed.
Please note that all MPL branches will be closed on Monday, November 17 for a Staff Development Day. Please plan for your library needs accordingly.
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Due to the ongoing Amazon Web Services issue that is currently affecting internet access across the globe, Hoopla Digital is experiencing technical issues. The team is monitoring the situation and working to get the platform fully functional as soon as possible.
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All MPL branches will be closed on Monday, October 13th for Thanksgiving. Please mark your calendars and plan ahead for your library needs!
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Complete the survey today for your chance to win one of three $50 FirstOntario Arts Centre gift cards. Click the link to get started: ow.ly/e1aO50X0elK
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We want to hear from you! Milton Public Libraryβs Annual Patron Survey is now open, and your feedback will help us Shape Your Library. In just 10β15 minutes, you can share what matters most to you and help guide our programs, collections, spaces, and services.
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MPLβs annual short story contest is back! From now until October 12th, students from grades 6-12 are invited to submit their short stories on any topic of their choosing to our panel of judges. βοΈ
Learn how to submit: ow.ly/AR3B50WVnOr
Share what Orange Shirt Day means to you! Pick up a t-shirt template from the information desk to write your response, and then return it to the desk once completed. The shirts will be displayed on a window or wall at your local branch.
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To celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month until October 8th, anyone who registers for a new card or renews their existing card will have the chance to win a Kobo Clara Colour eReader! β¨
Submit a ballot in person at any MPL branch upon completion to enter: ow.ly/lnWH50WS19Q
Culture Days is back! Presented by Arts Milton, MPL is happy to be once again a part of this amazing celebration of arts and culture in the community, starting September 19th through October 8th. π¨
See our full schedule of programs: ow.ly/gsX650WJ6cT
Be part of something inspiring! Milton Public Library is looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team. Current opportunity:
πCustomer Service Assistant (2 Positions)
Click the link for full details:
beinspired.ca/employment-o...
Mark your calendars! We'll be hosting a Job Fair on Thursday, Sept 25th at the FirstOntario Arts Centre Milton! Explore short-term and contract opportunities, perfect for students, recent grads, or anyone seeking flexible work.
Stay tuned for updates: ow.ly/h6uu50WMPEj
Tired of your streaming service's monthly subscription price increasing? With your library card, you get access to Hoopla, a free digital library platform with thousands of movies, TV series, and more! π½οΈ
Learn more here: ow.ly/urpZ50WHOhk
Celebrate the end of this year's TD Summer Reading Club with Rumple and Friends! This interactive disco for kids & their caregivers includes music, dancing, games, & more. πͺ©
Don't miss the fun and register for the party this Friday at our Main Library: ow.ly/s8L150WANsv
