June 7, 2013

Milton Cooks Challenge: Share Your Cooking Experience to Win!

If you are looking for a great source of inspiration in the kitchen this summer, then look no further – MPL has recently launched a new community cooking blog called Milton Cooks. Miltonians are encouraged to show off their cooking skills, share their kitchen tips, post their reviews – and don't forget to also share the disasters! Just Cook it! Eat it! Post it!

Whether you are trying to cook your own meals, eat healthy, save money or make dishes that appeal to the whole family, Milton Cooks and MPL's vast cookbook collection can help you to further explore the world of cooking. The idea for Milton Cooks stems from the Cook Book Club that MPL launched last fall which successfully united Milton foodies.

Visit the blog and enter to win dinner for two by participating in the Milton Cooks Challenge simply by sharing your cooking experience on the blog. The contest runs until September 1, 2013 and there are eight cooking challenges (for every challenge you select, your post will be entered as a ballot to win):

1. Market Fresh: local eats
2. BBQ
3. Global Eats
4. Summer Sippers
5. Food Network Favourites
6. Meatless Mondays
7. Nibbles & Nosh: Appetizers or party food
8. Frozen Treats

Follow these simple steps to participate:

• Check out a cook book and try a new recipe
• Share: take a picture of your creation and record your comments
• Email your pictures and comments to information@mpl.on.ca

We look forward to your fun, fresh and seasonal recipes!

June 7, 2013

The Owls of Mountsberg Raptor Centre Help Launch Ka-Pow to Powerjams

Library patrons received a special visit from the owls of Mountsberg Raptor Centre on June 5 as part of Clean Air Day, while listening to the first public reading of Halton Region's new picture book, Ka-Pow to Powerjams.

The book is the third one in a three-book series (about animals, ecology and the environment) and features young owls and their raptor friends. Ka-Pow to Powerjams introduces a power failure during a winter storm, touching on energy reduction and emergency preparedness themes. Children and their families walked away with a signed copy of the book written by Beckie Jas, environmental health specialist at Halton Region, and graphic designer and illustrator, Brandon Koepke, from Hamilton. Three lucky participants also walked away with free conservation park passes.

More information....

June 6, 2013

MPL Hosts 4^th Successful AfterHours @ the Library Community Event

And, the winning title is …

Book lovers united after regular Library hours on June 3, 2013 at the Main Library to share their passion for reading and get an insider's look at upcoming bestsellers, book club favourites and other hidden gems.

Two publishers' representatives, otherwise known as the "Dewey Divas", Lahring Tribe (Random House of Canada) and Andrea Colquhoun (Penguin Books Canada), gave approximately 80 community participants a glimpse into their top book picks, discussed intriguing characters, plot twists, and extraordinary storylines, while being cautious not to divulge too much.

Audience members had an opportunity to vote for their top three books, and as a result the winning title, "The Dinner" by Herman Koch will be added to MPL's book club kit selection for more book clubs to enjoy and discuss. Participants were treated to a chocolate fountain, an assortment of "mocktails" and door prizes – and fortunately, everyone left with a book in-hand.

May 23, 2013

Telephone Survey - Answer the Call

From June 3 to 30, the Town of Milton and consultants Miller Dickinson Blais Inc. and Forum Research will be conducting a telephone survey of Milton residents.

Purpose of the Survey

This survey will help us develop an updated community profile and assist with short and long-term decision making and planning.

What to Expect

You may receive a call from the Town's consultants requesting that you answer questions about:

• Town recreation and transportation programs
• Milton Public Library programs and services
• The various communication methods used by the Town and the Library

Your feedback will help us evaluate current and future programs and services.

For more information please visit the town of Milton online or call 905-878-7252 ext. 2529.

May 22, 2013

Ever Visited Your Library After Hours?

If you love books and lively discussion, you won't want to miss the Milton Public Library's upcoming "After Hours" event featuring the Dewey Divas (publishers' representatives) on Monday, June 3 at the Main Library, Milton Centre for the Arts, 1010 Main St. East.

"This event is a lot of fun and a great way to get an insider's look at great reads and other hidden gems just in time for summer," said Leslie Fitch, CEO, Milton Public Library. "The event is open to everyone, and may be of special interest in particular to people involved in a book club."

The event will take place from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.) and tickets are available for $8 in advance (at both the Main Library and Beaty branch) or $10 at the door. In addition to door prizes and a dessert bar, participants can vote for their favourite book which will be added to the book club collection.

Love it or hate it, come and discuss it! Learn more about in-library staff-led book clubs or book club kits for your own club.

Media Contacts:

Kari Veno
Marketing & Communications
905-875-2665, ext. 3295

Susan Mickalow
Deputy Chief Librarian
905-875-2665, ext. 3260

May 18, 2013

MPL Launches New Cooking Blog Milton Cooks

Last fall, MPL launched a Cook Book Club that successfully united Milton foodies, and due to its success, we are now launching a cooking blog, Milton Cooks. This is a community cooking blog to allow Miltonians to show off their cooking skills, post reviews, and share kitchen tips (and don't forget the disasters!).

Just Cook it! Eat it! Post it!

It's easy to participate - just follow these simple steps:

1. Check out a cook book and try a new recipe(s)
2. Share: take a picture of your creation and record your comments
3. Email your pictures and comments to information@mpl.on.ca

Remember to include the title of the cookbook and the recipe name. We'll do the rest!

This summer, take the Milton Cooks Challenge and you could win! Begins June 1^st.

View the Milton Cooks blog.

May 16, 2013

Earlier Opening Hours for Main Library

Thanks to Milton Council, Miltonians will have enhanced access to MPL beginning on Monday, June 3rd, 2013 at the Main Library (1010 Main Street East) when it begins opening at 9:30 a.m. – instead of 10:00 a.m. – Monday through to Saturday.

"We are very grateful for the ongoing support from the Mayor and Milton Council," said Milton Public Library Board Chair Ken Jacobsen. "Improved hours will give Miltonians further access to this terrific facility, and it will position MPL to support the community's phenomenal growth and future needs."

Opening at 9:30 a.m. maximizes facility use, enhances opportunities for programs and services, and is consistent with hours of operation with similarly-sized main libraries in other communities.

"We are delighted to welcome you to the Main Library even earlier starting in June," said Leslie Fitch, CEO, Milton Public Library. "Miltonians will now have more time to use their library for enjoyment, practical need and inspiration, and we look forward to seeing you at 9:30 a.m.," she said.

View all hours for the Library.

May 9, 2013 - Updated May 31, 2013

2013 Milton's Battle of the Books: Champions Announced

Congratulations to the Guardian Angels Catholic Elementary School Senior Battle of the Books team and Gardiner Public Schools Junior Battle of the Books team from Halton Hills for winning the 2013 Halton Regional Battle of the Books Contest held on May 9th at Halton Hills Public Library. During the Regional competition, teams from Milton competed against others from Burlington, Oakville and Halton Hills.

The 2013 returning Champions for the Milton Grand Battle, held on April 22^nd, were Guardian Angels Catholic Elementary School – winner of both the junior and senior titles!

The Battle of the Books is an annual event hosted by the Milton Public Library that invites student representatives from various elementary schools in Milton in grades 3 to 5 (junior) and grades 6 to 8 (senior) to meet and test their knowledge of popular books that they have read. Student teams are alternately asked a set of questions based on books, and are given 30 seconds to give the correct author, title or character. The team with the most points wins the battle.

Congratulations to all of the school teams that participated in this year's challenge!

The Junior team is featured on the left; the Senior team is featured on the right.

More about Battle of the Books....

May 2, 2013

Special Main Library Hours on Monday, May 13^th

Please note the Main Library (1010 Main Street East) will be closed the morning of Monday, May 13^th to support annual staff development. The hours of operation on May 13^th will be 1:00-5:00 p.m. Thank you for your understanding.

March 22, 2013

Milton Teens Show their Creativity in Library Short Film Contest

In early 2013, teens were invited to submit a brief film highlighting a book from the Library as part of a Short Film Contest.

Films were evaluated based on their originality and creativity. Entrants were invited to a Film Festival at Beaty Branch on Friday, March 15^th where their films were screened along with films from the National Film Board's CAMPUS site. Participants at the Film Festival also had a chance to test their knowledge of film through a trivia contest. The directors of the films below all won gift cards to Cineplex Cinemas. Congratulations to all the teens that participated in this fun challenge.

Winners:

• Best Film: The Detective by Ian Smyth
• Best Commercial: The Magical Lightbox by Yasmine Ali
• Best Silent Film: Show me a Light by Farooq Azmi

March 21, 2013

Parking at Main Library, March 22-24

Due to major events at the Milton Centre for the Arts and Memorial Arena taking place this week, March 22^nd to 24^th, parking will be a challenge for Library patrons. If you are attending a program at the Library, please allow for extra time.

March 21, 2013

Milton Public Library Staff Participate in Move More, Milton!

Staff at Milton Public Library have taken up Milton's third annual Move More, Milton challenge happening throughout March. By March 20, 2013, staff had recorded a total of 260,371 steps (or 2,169 minutes of physical activity) and wore orange athletic wear in support of Move More, Milton brand colours.

Visit Move More Milton for more information and to view community participation.

March 11, 2013

A SEUSS-tastical time at the Library!

More than 350 Miltonians came out to celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday on Saturday, March 2 at Main Library and Beaty Branch.

Kids of all ages filled the libraries while sporting Dr. Seuss hats and Lorax mustaches. They amused themselves by fishing in the "one fish, two fish, red fish, blue fish" pond for prizes, made crafts, participated in story time, a scavenger hunt and had an overall SEUSS-tastical afternoon! The Canadian Champion also participated and captured the fun on the front page of the newspaper on March 5, 2013. Thank you to all who attended and made the event such a success for the community. A special thanks to Sprinkles and Energy Events for their donations and contributions.

View photographs from Main Library and Beaty Branch.

February 14, 2013

Accessing Your Library Just Got Even Easier with TeleCirc

MPL is rolling out a new automated telephone notice system beginning February 19, 2013 called TeleCirc.

Patrons that have elected to receive telephone notifications, will now simply receive those calls through the new automated system beginning on February 19^th. Patrons that have elected to receive e-mail notifications will not be affected. In the coming weeks, MPL will be rolling out more information about additional TeleCirc features, including the ability for patrons to call into the system to access their accounts using their Library card. Patrons are encouraged to ask staff for assistance in learning more about the benefits of TeleCirc.

February 6, 2013

MPL Invites You to Meet an Award-Winning Toronto Author on February 27^th

Award-winning Toronto Author, Terry Fallis, will be at the Milton Centre for the Arts on Wednesday, February 27^th to talk about his latest book Up and Down and writing experiences, as it relates to his satirical novels of Canadian politics.

Up and Down has recently been nominated for the 2013 Evergreen Award by the Ontario Library Association and it also debuted on the Globe and Mail bestseller list in September 2012. His self-published debut novel, The Best Laid Plans, was crowned the winner of CBC Canada Reads (2011) as the "essential Canadian novel of the decade". Fallis is also the recipient of the 2008 Leacock Medal for Humour.

"We are thrilled with the popularity of this event to date," Leslie Fitch, CEO, Milton Public Library. "As a result of the demand, we have decided to move the program out of the Library and into the MinMaxx Hall in the Milton Centre for the Arts," she said.

There is no cost to attend but registration is required.

Meet Author Terry Fallis

• Date: February 27
• Time: 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
• Location: Milton Centre for the Arts, MinMaxx Hall
• Register: Call 905-875-2665 ext 3263 or email information@mpl.on.ca.

Media Contacts:

Kari Veno
Marketing & Communications
905-875-2665, ext. 3295

Susan Mickalow
Deputy Chief Librarian
905-875-2665, ext. 3260

February 5, 2013

Streaming and Downloadable eMusic Now Available!

Miltonians now have free access to downloadable and streaming music from thousands of artists, tens of thousands of albums, and millions of songs – covering all music periods and genres – by accessing Naxos Music Library and Freegal Music, through Milton Public Library.

"We believe that eMusic will be incredibly popular among library patrons," said Leslie Fitch, CEO, Milton Public Library. "MPL can now deliver great music, compatible with many devices, that is easy to use. We are thrilled to increase the size and diversity of our music collection to the benefit of the Milton community."

Patrons have the ability to download up to five songs per week through Freegal Music, and access to the world's largest online classical music library through Naxos Music Library, with their library card. Milton Public Library staff is available to help local residents either through a group or one-on-one session to get started and begin creating their own playlists, accessible anywhere. Visit "Your Online Library" for quick tips on getting started www.mpl.on.ca.

Media Contacts:

Kari Veno
Marketing & Communications
905-875-2665, ext. 3295

Susan Mickalow
Deputy Chief Librarian
905-875-2665, ext. 3260

January 29, 2013

2012 Annual Report

As Chair of the Milton Public Library Board, it gives me great pleasure to highlight the many achievements of MPL in 2012. The Board is confident that MPL continues to fulfill a very meaningful and much needed service to the Milton community. Ken Jacobsen, Chair

Read full report .

January 14, 2013

Milton's Top Ten Reads of 2012!

What were Milton's favourite reads of 2012? We've compiled a list of the top ten books, ebooks, eaudiobooks and emagazines read by Adults, Young Adults and Kids. Some may surprise you!

• Print Books
• eBooks
• eAudiobooks

View Milton's Top Ten.

December 27, 2012

Miltonians Borrow a Record-Breaking 1 Million Library Items in 2012!

Miltonians rose to the challenge and successfully achieved our goal of circulating one million library resources in 2012 – a first in its 157-year history!

The goal was met on December 24^th at 12:10 p.m. by Jason Vanderholt who borrowed some videos for his holiday viewing. Jason also took home the winning prize, a holiday basket filled with goodies and reading material.

December 19, 2012

Will You Borrow the Millionth Item by December 31^st?

A Record Breaking 985,072 Library Items Borrowed So Far in 2012

Statistics from Milton Public Library's (MPL) soon-to-be released Annual Report indicate that MPL is fast approaching 1 Million items borrowed in 2012 – a first in its 157 year history. Miltonians are encouraged to help the Library meet the 1 Million mark by December 31, 2012 by borrowing materials in preparation for the holidays either for enjoyment, practical need or inspiration as we approach a New Year.

"We have seen increases in every aspect of library usage in 2012 including the number of in-person visits, on-line visits, participation in programs and services and number of items borrowed," said Leslie Fitch, CEO and Chief Librarian, Milton Public Library. "It is encouraging to know that Miltonians are making great use of their library spaces, as well as, eBooks, DVDs, eAudiobooks, games, traditional books, programs and more. Keeping our fast-growing community engaged and satisfied with their Library is instrumental to us."

Media Contact: Kari Veno
Marketing & Communications
905-875-2665, ext. 3295

November 20, 2012

Scheduled Systems Maintenance - November 24-25, 2012

Milton Public Library's online services will be temporarily unavailable from Saturday, November 24 from 5:30 p.m. to Sunday, November 25 at 11:00 a.m. due to system maintenance.

The library website and all its related services will be inaccessible during this time.

Services affected:

• The library website and mobile website will be unavailable.
• Account access to the Libraries on the Go, the Library's downloadable eBook and eAudiobook service, will be unavailable.
• Classic Catalogue will be unavailable.
• The New Catalogue will be available for searching material only.
• Account updates, renewals and placing of holds will be unavailable for the duration.

We regret any inconvenience this may cause.

November 12, 2012 - Updated November 26, 2012

Introducing Your Mobile Catalogue...

With a free application called BookMyne™, library patrons can now locate books, audio, video and other materials from the library, log into their library account, renew items, get reading recommendations, and place holds on available materials all from their Android and Apple devices.

Your Mobile Site

In addition to our mobile catalogue, don't forget to check out your Mobile eBranch where you can:

• Download eBooks & Audiobooks
• Find Articles
• Discover your Next Good Read
• Learn a Language

Connect with us wherever you are!

Visit our mobile site, select View My Account & Search Catalogue and download the BookMyne app today!

October 2, 2012

October is Ewareness Month!

Discover the wide variety of trusted resources and materials available on Your Online Library. Most of which is available anytime and anywhere you are with your library card!

In it's eight year, Miltonian's are encouraged to Get Caught Using their Online Library! If you live, work or go to school in Milton, you can enter the contest! Participate online or when you next visit the library during the month of October!

Participate often and increase your odds of winning the grand prize draw for a Samsung Galaxy Tab II 7.0 inch tablet! Participating in the library? You could be our next On-the-Spot winner! One library USB flash drive per location per day will be awarded.

How Do I Get Caught?

There are many ways to participate both in-library and online throughout October! Participate in one or more ballot options. The more ballots you have entered, the better your chances are to win!

1. Take a Resource Test-drive! Try one, try all in October! A different resource will be showcased each day at 10:00 a.m. throughout October on Facebook and Twitter. Give the daily feature a try and complete the ballot - tell us what you have discovered! Missed the daily feature? Check the archive and begin your test-drives.....
   
   
2. Ask staff at the Information Desk for a tour of the library website or a demo / assistance with a resource on the Online Library and earn a ballot! Plus you could be our daily On-the-Spot Winner!
   
   
3. Participate in a Family Tree Workshop, Senior Tech Talks, Tech Night or One-on-One Help session in October.
   
   
4. Rate it! Review it! Tag it! Every time you contribute information such as ratings, tags, comments or summaries in the Library Catalogue, you receive community credits. Earn a ballot for every 5 community credits accumulated throughout October.
   
   
5. Bonus Ballot! Simply complete the sentence My library connects me to ... and submit your ballot.

Get e-Ware and Discover Your Online Library today!

September 18, 2012 - Updated September 25, 2012

On September 29, "Borrow" a Human Book!

Be part of a worldwide phenomenon: borrow people instead of books! Learn about ideas, cultures, careers and life experiences through conversation. Meet a wide variety of people involved in cultural pursuits – an artist, a musician, a dancer, an architect, a historian and many more.

"Borrow" a Human Book on Saturday, September 29 from 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. at the Main Library, Milton Centre for the Arts and have an informal, 1/2 hour chat as we celebrate individuals who make up our rich culture.

Each human book is available for a number loans and participants can ask their own questions, or use questions from a list prepared by library staff.

Place a hold!
Have other events to attend? Consider placing a hold for your preferred time beginning Tuesday, September 24^th. Have the afternoon free? Drop in on Saturday and borrow a number of Human Books as they become available! To reserve a time, visit the 'Ask Us' Reference Desk or call 905-875-2665 ext. 3263.

Here are just a few of our inspirational books! Check back for more additions!

Ron Base

Author

Former newspaper and magazine journalist and movie critic, Ron Base recently had "The Sanibel Sunset Detective" published. Find out more about the publishing industry and what it takes to succeed in a creative industry.

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John Dorris

Architect and sculptor

Both an art form and discipline, architecture is inspirational, and plays a significant role in a community's cultural landscape. Learn what it takes to be an architect, and how it affects you. Find out where John gets some of his inspiration and the special qualities relating to Milton.

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Dr. Dunnfore

War of 1812 surgeon

Phil Mozel is an Educator who has taught in museums, science centres and community colleges in the Toronto area. His passions are astronomy and history. To pursue the latter he takes on the persona of a regimental surgeon of the War of 1812 era. Using devices with strange names such as trocar, tenaculum and trephine, he leads those with the interest (and strong enough stomach!) through the centuries-old procedures for tooth extraction, musket ball removal and amputation.

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Mike Haynes

Musician and craftsperson

Learn how Mike came to eventually follow his dreams despite some well meaning advice. You can also see his acoustical guitar that he made himself. An engaging book with many stories to tell.

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Ann Kornuta

Artist, Photographer, Writer

Learn more about Ann's bold and colourful works with their quirky perspectives, and strong colours. Where does she get her inspiration? What is her favourite painting? Find out more about Ann and her creative process during this event.

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Amy Leasks

Author

Amy is living proof that you can do something good with a philosophy degree (she actually has two). A self-proclaimed word nerd and author, she's tickled pink to be able to combine her love of ideas with more than 10 years as an educator and curriculum developer. Amy firmly believes that great philosophers come in all sizes, and is committed to helping people see the power of their own ideas. More about her work at KidsThinkAboutIT.

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Librarians - Breaking the Stereotype

Three different Librarians with three completely, different backgrounds.

One is a Science Major, another a tri-athlete. Can you guess who was formerly a graphic artist, and who is the curling enthusiast? Find out what the one thing they have in common (besides working at Milton Public Library). Borrow a Librarian and learn more about what it takes to work in this vibrant, cultural institution.

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John McDonald

Author and Historian

A lifelong resident of Halton, avid historian and author of three books and numerous presentations. Have a question about Halton? This is the book to check out!

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Derek Sangster

Associate Director, George Brown College

Founder and director of Toronto progressive dance studio, Urban Studio Theatre from 1997-2004 before residing as the principle jazz instructor for DanceTeq with Kevin Pugh, at the National Ballet of Canada. He has numerous stories to tell about his art as well as through working extensively with some of Canada's leading musical artists.

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Karina Sinclair

Artist and TV Producer

You just never know where inspiration will spark and set you off on a journey. Find out how Irish dancing as a young child lead Karina into the world of television and visual story telling.

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"Culture is an integral part of what makes our community so vibrant and we are very proud and excited to be participating with Arts Milton in Culture Days," says Chief Librarian, Leslie Fitch. "Our human books are fascinating people who exemplify the wide range of creativity and commitment to culture that can be found in this area."

The Human Library is a free community event and open to all ages. The Human Library at Milton Public Library is an Ontario Culture Days event, a national celebration of the arts and cultural life in Canadian communities.

August 31, 2012

Just Imagine... Teens Summer Reading Program

Did Milton Teens beat last year's record of 180,515 minutes read? Yes, with 225,434 minutes read!

All Teens who completed the 48 Hour Reading Challenge were eligible for the grand prize draw. Congratulations to Sasha C. who won the grand prize for a $100 Best Buy gift card! In addition to the grand prize, we had a weekly book draw for one of the following titles:

• Bitter Blue by Kristin Cashore - Vanessa L.
• Divergent Veronica by Veronica Roth - Shania R.
• The Fault in Our Stars by John Green - Jessie T.
• Insurgent by Veronica Roth - Jennifer H.
• Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins - Jace H.
• Scorpio Races by Maggie Stiefvater - Thomas S.
• Shadow and Bone by Lea Bardugo - Uneeba M.
• Where Things Come Back by Corey Whaley - Nathan S.
• $15 Indigo Gift Card - Matthew S.

Congratulations to our winners! Looking for book ideas? Check out some of the book reviews shared this summer!

August 31, 2012

Imagine! Kids Summer Reading Program

Imagine! Summer Reading participants logged 2,644 books this summer! All participants who read 9 books by August 20^th were entered into the grand prize draw which took place on August 21^st.

Congratulations to our winners!

• 1^st prize: $100 Chapters Gift Card - Adriana T.
• 2^nd prize: $50 Cineplex Gift Card - Umaiza A.
• 3^rd prize: $25 Dairy Queen Gift Card - Marium K.

August 22, 2012

2012 Put Pen to Paper Contest Winners

Participants and their families gathered together for a reception on the evening of August 13, 2012. Guest author, Lesley Livingston, winner of the White Pine Award in 2010 for her novel Wondrous Strange, spoke of the writing process with those gathered.

Winning Stories:

• Grade 6 - 8 Winners:
  • 1^st: Our Oak Our River and Us by Catiyana Adam
  • 2^nd: Extraordinary by Loren Pelaez
  • 3^rd: Festhornia by Mena Fouda
• Grade 9 - 12 Winners:
  • 1^st: Walk of Shame by Sandy KuarSingh
  • 2^nd: Writer's Block by Chanel Sukhram
  • 3^rd: Step by Step by Mariyam Usamani

Congratulations to our winners! View more photos from the reception.

A special thank you to our judges who volunteered their time to read and enjoy all the submissions.

• Leslie Fitch, CEO / Chief Librarian, MPL
• Jan Mowbry, Board Member, MPL
• Laurie Mandarino, Employee, MPL

August 3, 2012

Scheduled Systems Maintenance - August 20, 2012

The Milton Public Library Online Library Catalogue will not be available on Monday, August 20 from 6:00 a.m. to approximately Noon due to system maintenance.

Services affected:

• Account access to the Libraries on the Go, the Library's downloadable eBook and eAudiobook service, will be unavailable. All other Online Library resources are unaffected.
• Classic Catalogue will be unavailable
• The New Catalogue will be available for searching material only. Account access will be limited.
• Account updates, renewals and placing of holds will be unavailable for the duration.

Thank you for your patience.

August 2, 2012

Libraries on the Go checkouts increase!

The Milton Public Library is pleased to announce that the number of downloadable eBooks and eAudiobooks that patrons can can checkout from Libraries on the Go has increased to five.

In addition to our downloadable collection, the Library also offers, always available titles, in our streamed collection. Learn more about our digital book collection.

Learn more about Libraries on the Go lending policies....

July 10, 2012

Milton Public Library hosts Alison Griffiths

The Milton Public Library is pleased to announce that noted Milton author, Alison Griffiths, will visit the Main Library on Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. to speak about her latest book, Count on Yourself: Take Charge of Your Money. Alison is an award-winning financial journalist, bestselling author, and experienced broadcaster. She will be speaking on the topics covered in her book, explaining simple steps to managing your money and growing your investments.

Admission is free but please register as seating is limited. For further information, or to register, please call 905-875-2665.

Learn more....

July 9, 2012

Beaty Branch Achieves LEED® Silver Certification!

Beaty Branch has achieved silver certification by the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Canada Rating Systems.

The Beaty project was evaluated according to the standards for New Construction in five environmental categories including:

• Sustainable Sites
• Water Efficiency
• Energy and Atmosphere
• Materials and Resources
• Indoor Environmental Quality

"During the planning of Beaty, the original goal was to be certified at a basic level," said Ken Jacobsen, Milton Public Library Board chair. "Achieving the Silver level is a testament to the hard work of many including Town and Library staff, the project managers, the architects (ZAS Architects and Interiors) and the contractor (Steelcase Construction) and their determination to reach beyond LEED® Basic to Silver."

More about Beaty Branch....