By MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF

MILFORD — Activities for the week of Sept. 14 through Sept. 19:

Milford Public Library is cool!

Milford Public Library is celebrating Library Card Sign-Up Month throughout September. The national “spokes-dog” for this year’s campaign is Snoopy. “Joe Cool” urges everyone to go to the library and get a card because libraries are cooler than cool. Why? During summer months, we are literally cool due to our fantastic air conditioning. Come in and cool off while browsing the stacks for something great to read. Our cool staff will be happy to help you find just the right book.

We offer great collections of fiction and nonfiction for all ages to choose from. Travel back in time by reading some historical fiction. Learn about other cool people living in other cool places by reading some nonfiction. Librarians will help you find answers to your questions. You don’t have to be rich, technologically savvy or a Milford resident to use our facility.  We have public access computers and wireless access available to everyone. Follow “Joe Cool’s” advice and sign up for your library card today.

Adult Craft Night

Adult craft night is at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14. Come and make some ceramic tile coasters. Bring at least four images or photos to use to decorate your coasters. Register at the adult circulation desk. This craft costs $8 for four coasters. You must be registered by 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, in order for us to make sure we have enough materials for everyone. All supplies will be provided. You just need to bring photos or images you want to put on the coasters. The coasters are on display at the adult circulation desk, so stop by and take a look. Coasters make a fantastic, inexpensive, but personal gift. Our craft nights are informal and fun.

Knitting Club

The knitting club meets from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, in the teen area of the library. Bring a knitting project and get help from experienced knitters. The knitting club meets on the first and third Friday of every month. Learn how to knit or continue working on a current project.

Preschool Story Time and Infant Lapsit

Just three weeks until our fall story time. Our seven week session begins on Wednesday, Oct. 7, for preschool children age 3-6. Join us at 10:15 a.m. Wednesdays, or 1:30 p.m. or 7 p.m. Thursdays for stories, an activity, and a snack. The themes this year include: The Colors of Fall; Whoooo Likes Story Time?; Leaves and Apples; Batty for Books; Scarecrows and Pumpkins; Squirrels and Nuts; and The Annual Thanksgiving Feast. Staff will share some great new children’s books and some old favorites. Reading to your children is so important. Each story time is about 45 minutes long and includes listening to stories, making a craft or playing games, and sharing a nutritious snack. Sign up in the children’s department now.

We also offer a lapsit story time for children ages 0-36 months. Bring your little ones for four weeks of stories, songs, and fingerplays with staff. our theme this fall is: Apples. Lapsit begins Tuesday, Oct. 6, and continues every Tuesday in October. Meet at either 11 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. Sign up in the children’s department and give us a call if you have any questions at (574) 658-4312.