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608-868-7462 | EMAIL US<\/a><\/span> | 430 E. HIGH ST. MILTON, WI 53563<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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Library Hours<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Monday-Tuesday: 9:00 am to 8:00 pm
Wednesday-Thursday: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
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Audio Amble<\/h2>\n

Sunday, April 26, 10:30 am<\/span><\/h4>\n

Bring your current audiobook, listening device, and earbuds and join us for a leisurely stroll in Milton. We\u2019ll start at the library, eventually ending at Sharla\u2019s Coffee Stop, where you can purchase refreshments. All participants must sign a waiver form before beginning.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

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Saturday, April 18, 10:30 am<\/span><\/h4>\n

Kick off Spring with a lap around our Story Gardens path. Each entrant will receive a medal for finishing! For ages 4 & younger.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Applications Due April 27<\/h4>\n

The Milton Public<\/span> <\/span>Library\u2019s makerspace, The SPARK, is seeking artists, makers, designers, and hobbyists of all types to apply for our summer Maker-in-Residence position. This residency is open to individuals age 16 and older. The goal of this residency is to nurture learning and creativity while providing artists with an opportunity to increase their presence in the community.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Tuesday, April 28, 6 pm<\/h4>\n

Learn the popular online platform for creating versatile, user-friendly online graphic design platform-Canva! Learn how to use this tool with a useful demonstration. Please bring your personal device with if you can. Adults only. Registration required.<\/p>\n

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Saturday, April 25, 11 am<\/h4>\n

Meet Wisconsin author Kate Winn and learn about her book <\/span>Reliance Road<\/span>, a hopeful memoir about farm life, the White House, and a mother\u2019s love. No registration required.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Learn about all of our Winter programs with our newly released Fall Program Guide! Join us anytime for a fun program, a good book, or a quiet place to read all season.<\/p>\n

To register for any of these programs, click HERE<\/span><\/a>!<\/p>\n

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