Lots happening at Milton Public Library

The Milton Public Library, the hub in town services Milton and surrounding towns.

Tonight, join the Friends of the Milton Public Library for their annual Handicapping the Oscars with Ty Burr and Janice Page. Is the Green Book your nod for Best Picture? Who do you think should walk away with the Best Actress award? This is always a night of entertainment and Great Fun.

There is so much going on during the month of February, Chinese New Year, Valentines Day and Black History Month to name a few, tomorrow night, Thursday 2/7/19, talented Milton artist Donna Elliott will be on hand for a meet and greet reception to answer questions about her work presently on display in the Wotiz Gallery.

There is something for everyone at the library. Books, CD’s and entertainment for the young and the young at heart.

This past Saturday, Milton resident, Dr. Dennis Slaughter often referred to as Brother Dennis along with talented musicians delved into The Roots and Fruits of Protest Music. The event held in the Keyes Room which started promptly at 2:00 p.m, was well attended. Brother Dennis gave a brief history behind such well-known songs as Steal Away, Wade in the Water, All my Trials and the very well-known ,We Shall Overcome which is synonymous with the Civil Rights movement era. A thought-provoking clip of video footage of Billy Holiday singing her hit Strange Fruit a song protesting lynching truly was eye-opening.

Protest songs we were reminded , was a way to have voices heard when people joined together for a cause , in the hopes of soliciting change.

A most compelling hour of music which culminated with the entire audience joining together in song for the finale. Lift Every Voice and Sing!!

To find out about other upcoming events visit the Milton Public Library at www.miltonlibrary.org or to connect with or to support a the friends of the library, visit www.mplfriends.org