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Milton Chess Club

Milton Public Library

Tuesdays: April 8 - June 3, 2025

International Master David Vigorito has been teaching chess to Milton students for 14 years. There are two different levels with classes at 5:30 and 6:45.

Details at https://www.vigoritochess.com/in-person-classes. Space is very limited!

Questions: dvigorito@msn.com.

Firefighters vs. Cancer hosts a Mothers’ Day Clean Comedy Fundraiser to give free early cancer screening kits to the Milton firefighters.

• Saturday, May 10, 2025; Doors open at 6:15 p.m.
• Show at 7:00 p.m.
• Seating is first come, first served
• Ticket Price: $30 per person
• Buy tickets under Events on www.firefightersvscancer.org
• At the MHS Auditorium 25 Giles Road, Milton, MA. 02186.
• Free parking on Premise
• Entertainment will feature comedians Tony V, Will Noonan, Carolyn Plummer

We thank our first sponsors: The Milton Woman's Club and The Milton Public Schools

For tickets: Go to Events on www.firefightersvscancer.org Questions? Email Suzette Standring: suzette@firefightersvscancer.org

The Forbes House Lincoln Contest is open! More information and guidelines for submission can be found here.

APRIL 12 & 13 (Sat &Sun)

Green Up Milton: A Call to Action for a Cleaner Community

No More Than Ever; Local Action Matters.

As spring arrives, the melting snow reveals litter blown in from cars, waste bins, trucks, and yards, clogging our roadways and waterways. This waste harms the environment, clogs drains, pollutes tree limbs, and contaminates waterways, leaching chemicals into the soil, water, and air. It also poses a threat to wildlife.

But we can make a difference! Join us for Green Up Milton 2025, a weekend dedicated to sustainable initiatives and activities, hosted by Sustainable Milton in partnership with the Milton Department of Public Works.

To participate, gather your group, choose a location, pick a day and time, grab supplies at Town Hall or the Friends of Milton Library Bookshop, and sign up today! Look for more information on our website about other ongoing events all weekend!

On June 17th at 7pm at the Milton Public Library there will be an in-person presentation in the Keys Community Room by co-editor Debra Bingham of Milton about her son's book called: "Ripples of Hope in the Mississippi Delta: Charting the Health Equity Policy Agenda" written by David K. Jones of Milton, who was an Associate Professor of Health Law, Policy and Management at Boston University School of Public Health. He was also the author of "Exchange Politics: Opposing Obamacare in Battleground States." Other speakers will include: Fifi Diop, MD the first Commissioner of Health Equity for the state of MA and Boston University Professor Nicole Huberfeld (a co-editor of David’s book). At this event we will also premier the short introductory documentary film titled: Ripples of Hope. This 15-minute film talks about David and includes individuals who David identified to be “Ripples of Hope” in the Mississippi Delta.

Please sign up to attend this program here and one reminder will be sent to you beforehand. Although we ask you to register, walk-ins will also be very welcome. This program is kindly sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library and is free and open to all. Questions? Call the Reference Dept. at (617) 898-4964 or Email jhlady@milton.ocln.org.

Calling all girls aged 10-15! In collaboration with the the Center for the Advancement of STEM Education at Bridgewater State University, g4g is inviting 150 girls aged 10–15 to join us for a day packed with hands-on science, tech, engineering & math fun at Bridgewater State University!

Our March 29th event will be held at Bridgewater State University from 8.30 AM until 12.30 PM.

Get ready to explore and dive into the world of science! We are so excited for you to learn about STEM through the amazing science workshops we have in store for you.

Our interactive workshops are designed to inspire female students to become curious about science, technology, engineering and mathematics!

Interested in joining us for a fabulous day of inspiration and STEM discovery? Sign up to secure your place today and get ready to jump into the amazing world of STEM!

The link to register: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1232115573849?aff=oddtdtcreator

Please note that this is a free educational event.

Milton Youth Lacrosse Spring Travel Registration Is OPEN for grades 3-8. All levels are welcome! Milton Youth Spring Travel Registration

1st & 2nd Grade Girls Skills ONLY Program and Boys K-2 "Little Laxers" Registration Opens January 20th. Visit miltonlacrosse.org for more information.

The Milton Public Library’s calendar of April programs for kids can be found below. Check out upcoming highlighted events during April:

• Thursday, April 3 at 4:00 PM: Pokemon Club, Ages 6-12 - Join Ms. Tory in the Story Hour Room for an hour of casual Pokemon play. Show off and trade cards, discuss your favorite Pokemon characters, or play a few rounds of the battle game - all with fellow fans!
• Saturday, April 5 at 2:30 PM: Reading Dogs, Grades K-5—Come meet and read to a lovable (and very good listener!) volunteer dog to practice read-aloud skills. Each child will have the opportunity to read to the dog in a private session for ten minutes. Registration is required.
• Thursday, April 17 at 4:00 PM: Afterschool Special, All Ages — A showing of your favorite family movie in the Story Hour Room! Bring your movie snack and a comfy blanket. We are showing: Lyle, Lyle Crocodile. This program does not require registration.
• Tuesday, April 22 at 2:30 PM: Children's Author Event, Ages 3-8 — Please join us for a visit with picture book authors, Rachelle and Renaud Alexandre! They will join us in the Story Hour Room to share their book, Ramses Learns Kindness (ShouXperience LLC), provide engaging activities based on the story, perform a Q&A session, and have a fun photo opportunity with Ramses. This program requires registration
• Wednesday, April 23 at 2:30 PM: Graphic Novel Book Club, Grades 3-5 — Join Ms. Tory each month to discuss a pre-selected graphic novel or comic. Request a copy through the OCLN catalog, or pick up a reserved copy in the MPL Children's Room. This program requires registration.
• Thursday, April 24 at 2:30 PM: Owl Eyes Wilderness, Spoon Carving, Ages 8-12 — Learn to carve wood into spoons! Students will learn knife techniques, safety, and blade sharpening at the beginning of class. The class will also cover the overall "how-to" on carving. All tools and materials will be provided including knives, hook knives, sharpeners, and locally sourced carving wood. Students usually make a finished project by the end of class. This program requires registration and we kindly ask grownups to stay with their child for the duration of the class.
• Saturday, April 26 at 2:30 PM: Introduction to Martial Arts, Ages 6-12 —Join Turo (teacher) Vince Jornales for an introduction to martial arts. No prior experience is needed. Registration is required.

Learn more and register today for one (or all!) of these programs through our Events Calendar. For more information about programs for kids, teens, and adults, please visit the MPL website.