Archive for Holiday closings
Library migrating to Evergreen Circulation System
On May 30, the Milne Library will join all of Central and Western Mass libraries in a move to the “open source” circulation system called Evergreen. This replacement for our current Millenium system will save thousands of dollars for libraries across the state, will speed up and simplify interlibrary loans, holds and other library [...]
Library closed April 16 for Patriots’ Day
If it’s the third Monday in April in Massachusetts or Maine, it must be time for Patriots’ Day. Join us in celebrating the brave souls who fought for freedom at Lexington and Concord.
Holiday closing schedule
It’s that time of year again. Here is a posting of the November and December closings for the library. In the event of an unexpected closing, like a sudden snowstorm or problems with our crotchety furnace, watch our main page, tune into WMNB, or check Channel 22. We will be closed: Friday, Nov.11 for Veterans [...]
Memorial Day closing
A reminder to patrons that the library will be closed all day Monday, May 30 for Memorial Day. Please do not stuff puppets, bags, or other large items in the book drop. Museum passes and other fragile items can be safely dropped in the overnight slot. We back date all items so that you will [...]
Martin Luther King Day closing
The library will be closed all day Monday, January 17th to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Please do not leave materials outside if the bin is jammed. We “backdate” all materials to the previous open day and you will not be fined. Also, please do not leave book donations out in the elements but [...]
SNOW CLOSING
Due to the current weather conditions, the Milne Library will be closed all day Monday, December 27. We encourage all patrons to stay safely at home and not to worry about fines accruing on items that may be due today. In cases like this, staff “back dates” all incoming materials. But you can still use [...]
December Holiday Hours 2010
The Milne Library will be closed all day Friday, Dec. 24 and Saturday, Dec. 25 for Christmas. We will also be closed all day Friday, Dec.31 and Saturday, Jan. 1 for the New Year. We wish you all the best of this special season. Please travel safely and eat responsibly. Remember that if you do [...]
Thanksgiving Holiday Hours
The library will close at noon on Wednesday, Nov. 24 and will be closed on Thursday and Friday. We will re-open on Saturday, Nov.27. Happy Thanksgiving. A reminder that if the outside bin is jammed, please hold onto your library materials until the following “open” day and we will adjust your record to excuse overdue [...]
Veterans Day closure
A reminder to library patrons that we will be closed all day, November 11, for the Veterans Day commemoration and to honor all those who serve our country.
Library closed Monday October 11 — Columbus Day
The library will be closed all day Monday, Oct. 11 in observance of Columbus Day. Materials may be dropped in the outside book slot.
Labor Day closing
A reminder that the library will be closed on Monday, September 6 for Labor Day and a link to the U.S Department of Labor’s history of this holiday. Labor Day History
Memorial Day closing
The library will be closed all day Monday, May 31 — Memorial Day