MILFORD — The Milford Public Library has announced the following September events:

Summer Reading Program 2018: A Success

The theme of the 2018 Summer Reading Program was ‘Libraries Rock!’ and at Milford Public Library, children and teens strolled in each day with their logged hours ready to take home prizes.

For every five hours read, infants through 12 graders could win prizes like food coupons, books, and more. In addition, each week Summer Reading Program participants turned in hours they could take home a musical instrument.

Ninety-one teens and children participating in Milford Public Library’s Summer Reading Program read a total of 2,035 hours.

Fifty-two percent of the 176 children and teens registered for the Summer Reading Program turned in hours read, an increase of seven percent from 2017.

The Summer Story Time program was an exceptional success. Guest storytellers did a wonderful job engaging families with books and a fun craft. Each family attending took home a free book.

This year marked the first year that Milford Public Library shortened the Summer Reading Program from eight weeks to six weeks due to participation and attendance levels.

Thank you to everyone who supported or participated in the program. If community members have any questions or comments about the Summer Reading Program, they are welcome to call (574) 658-4312 or email [email protected].

Donate To The Library Through Harvest With A Heart

Please consider donating to Milford Public Library when picking out goods from Harvest with a Heart. You can donate by placing your money in the Milford Public Library jar at Harvest with a Heart. The donations from Harvest with a Heart go toward purchasing new materials and ensuring that the library is here in the future. Look for a food drive benefiting Harvest with a Heart at Milford Public Library in the future.

Lego Crew On Sept. 8 

Teens and children older than six years old are invited to meet with the Lego Crew from 10:30 a.m. to noon Sept. 8. The crew meets the second Saturday each month from September to May.

Lego Crew is a fun, relaxed way to play with hundreds of Legos. Lego Crew is the perfect way to let children use their imagination, and improve their engineering skills. All LEGOs are provided and there is plenty for everyone.

No registration or library card is needed. Children younger than six years old need to be accompanied by an adult. For more information, call (574) 658-4312.

Teen Book Club On Sept. 8

Teens in grades 6 to 12 are invited as we watch the movie and discuss the book, Fallen, by Lauren Kate at Teen Book Club on at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 8. In the book, Lucinda is sent to Sword & Cross Reform School where she meets Daniel, whom she feels she met before. They embark on an adventure in this first book in a paranormal romance series. Discover what happens next in the story by joining the discussion on Sept. 8.

Want more information about the club? Call (574) 658-4312, message our Facebook page or email us at [email protected].

Teen Book Club Craft Day Sept. 15

Teens in grades 6 to 12 are welcome to craft at Milford Public Library at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15. Teens can choose from a selection of fun crafts like origami bookmarks, coloring bookmarks and coloring pages, friendship bracelets and more.

Want more information about the Teen Book Club? Call (574) 658-4312, message Milford Public Library’s Facebook page or email us at [email protected]. Teens don’t need to be a member of the Teen Book Club or have a library card to participate.

Friends Of The Library Meeting

Make a difference in our community by joining the Friends of the Milford Public Library. The group will discuss ongoing events and ways to support the library at their monthly meeting at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 4.

Closed For Labor Day

Milford Public Library is closed on Monday, Sept. 3 for Labor Day. Please return materials to the drop boxes located on the south side of the building.