Milford Public Library News And Events

Written on May 7, 2017 by News Release

Categories: Community, Entertainment Archive 2017

**Children’s Book Week winner, Lily Bender, poses with her new book,** ***The Happy Little Rabbit*. Children can win a book and stuffed animal by entering their name in a drawing every day through May 6.**

Milford — The following events will take place at the Milford Public Library:

NEW ITEMS RELEASED THIS MAY

New DVD titles ‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” “A Dog’s Purpose” and “Sherlock: Season 2” are hitting the shelves this month. A documentary newly added to the collection, “Cartel Land,” examines the drug traffic between the U.S. and Mexico border. “Logan,” the latest chapter in Wolverine’s story, will arrive May 23.

Read the latest novels by James Patterson, John Sandford, Sara Paretsky or Carolyn Hart. Listen to new soundtracks Guardians of the Galaxy: Awesome Mix Vol. 2 and Pentatonix’s PTX Vol. IV.

Teens will be happy to hear that a new Deadpool graphic novel by Gerry Duggan and Sarah J. Maas’ trilogy conclusion “A Court of Wings and Ruin” is hitting the shelves! Along with that are “Between Two Skies” by Joanne O’Sullivan, Laurie Forest’s “The Black Witch” and “Bubble” by Stewart Foster.

Lemony Snicket’s most recent work “Goldfish Ghost” will be added in the children’s department this month, as will “Dragons Love Tacos 2: the sequel” by Adam Rubin.

New children’s books released this May include “Three Pennies” by Melanie Crowder, “Behind the Legend of Big Foot” by Erin Peabody, and “A Folk Tale: Deep in the Woods” by Christopher Corr.

Children can also watch new DVDs including “Tangled: Before Ever After,” “Paw Patrol: Sports Day,” “Elena and the Secret of Avalor: The Magic Within,” and season one of “Star Wars Rebels.” New items are constantly added to the collection so come in and browse.

BLACK BEAN FIESTA NUTRITION PROGRAM

Nutritional program, Black Bean Fiesta, will be presented at 6:30 p.m. May 22 in the Milford Public Library meeting room. Listen to Jackie Franks, Purdue Extension Home and Health Services Educator, talk about wonderful, tasty black beans. Find out how to use black beans to make your meals healthier and more delicious. Sign-up will be available at the adult circulation desk starting May 8. Attendees will have a chance to win door prizes.

KNITTING CLUB MEETS MAY 19

Join the Knitting Club Friday at 1:30 p.m. May 19 to learn how to knit or crochet or get help on current projects. Knitting Club members are happy to teach new members new skills.

MATERIALS TO CHECK OUT FOR MOTHERS DAY

Spend Mother’s Day relaxing by watching “Bad Moms,” “Mother’s Day,” “Big Momma’s House 2” or “Mars Needs Moms.” Grab a cup of tea and a moment of silence to enjoy Maria Semple’s “Today Will Be Different” or Sophie Kinsella’s lighthearted “My (Not So) Perfect Life.”

Kids can read stories like “Mother’s Day” by Anne Rockwell, “Two is Enough” by Janna Matthies, “Mom, It’s My First Day of Kindergarten!” by Hyewon Yum and “The Mother’s Day Mice” by Eve Bunting. All these titles are located on the Mother’s Day display in the children’s department.

Kids can get gift ideas by checking out “Mother’s Day Crafts” by Arlene Erlbach, located in the children’s department under J745.591.

Moms who are too busy to stop by the library, may enjoy reading Terry McMillan’s “I Almost Forgot About You” or “Wild” by Cheryl Strayed using the library’s eBook service, OverDrive. Children’s books are also available on the service, such as “Pirate Mom” by Deborah Underwood and “How Do Lions Say I Love You?” by Diane Muldrow.