Closed on Memorial Day We will be closed Monday, May 30 for Memorial Day. Come to the Milford Memorial Day Parade at 10 a.m. and watch us march in the parade. We will reopen on Tuesday, May 31 at 10 a.m. Happy Memorial Day! Fouts Retires Sharon Fouts, part time clerk in the adult department, is …read more.

Milford Fest Be sure to look for the library’s booth during Milford Fest. This year the library will have a basketball arcade game to play. For a one dollar donation, participants get three tries to make a basket and win a prize. All of the donations are used to support the summer reading program. The …read more.

By MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF MILFORD — Upcoming programs and events at Milford Public Library: Afternoon Knitting Knitting Club meets from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Friday, May 20, in the teen area of the library. Bring a knitting project and get help from experienced knitters. Learn how to knit or continue working on a current project. New …read more.

MILFORD — Since 2013, Milford’s Harvest with a Heart, 201 S. Higbee St., at the corner of SR 15 and Emeline Street, has been raising vegetables, herbs and money for the community. The organization’s annual plant and vegetable sale returns from 3 to 6 p.m. Friday, May 13, and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May, …read more.

By MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF MILFORD — Milford Public Library will be hosting various activities during the next week. Adult Craft Night Adult Craft Night is at 6:30 p.m. Monday, May 9. Kelly Engle, a local crafter, will be back to show us how to make a Patriotic Wreath to hang on your front door. …read more.

By MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF MILFORD — News and upcoming events from Milford Public Library: Spring Preschool Story Time Have you heard the joke, “Why did the chicken cross the road?” Come to story time and meet Dolores DeChicken and she will tell you the answer to that joke and tell a few more when …read more.

By MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF MILFORD— Upcoming news and events at Milford Public Library. Spring Story Time Do you hear the pitter patter of rain falling? Join Malea Johnson for story time at 10:15 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 20 and at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 21. Our theme this week is raindrops keep …read more.

By MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF MILFORD — Upcoming programs and events at Milford Public Library: Adult Craft Night Our next Adult Craft Night is scheduled at 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 11, in the teen area of the library. Our project is a spring door hanging made from burlap ribbons and wood squares. The cost is $10 …read more.

By THE MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF MILFORD — National Volunteer Week is April 10-16. Here at Milford Public Library we are honoring our regular volunteers who come in and help us out on a weekly basis. We appreciate the work that they do for us and gifted each of them with a tote bag and …read more.

MILFORD – Meet local author Sherry Newcum from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 14, at the Milford Public Library in the adult department.

By MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF MILFORD — Upcoming programs and events at Milford Public Library: Spring Break Crafts It’s finally Spring break. Come into the library for a fun spring craft every single day this week. These crafts will be available during our regular business hours all week. Monday, April 4, we plan to make a Jeweled Butterfly Ornament. …read more.

By MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF MILFORD — Milford Public Library will be hosting various activities during the next week: Stress and Your Health Program Everyone experiences stress in their lives. Learning how to deal with stress and minimize its effects on your health is very important for a better quality of life. Join us at …read more.

By MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF MILFORD — Do you enjoy Mo Willems’ Pigeon books? Be sure to visit the library before March 25 to vote on your favorite peeps version of six popular children’s books. Display No. 3 is “Don’t Let the Peep Drive the Bus,” our take on “Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the …read more.

By MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF MILFORD — Milford Public Library will be hosting various activities during the next week. Book Bundles Available in Children’s Department No time to browse the book shelves in search of some great books? Need several books on the same subject? Try checking out a Book Bundle. A Book Bundle is …read more.

MILFORD — This is just one of the Peeps on displays in the children’s department at Milford Public Library, North Main Street, Milford, until March 25. Everyone can come in and vote for his/her favorite display once a day until March 25. Votes are a drawing slip to win a prize. The winner will be …read more.

By MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF MILFORD — Milford Public Library will be hosting various activities during the next week: Preschool Winter Story Time Don’t let your children miss out on the last week of winter story time. Join staff as we read and talk about favorite children’s author, Mo Willems, at 10:15 a.m. or 1:30 …read more.

By MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF MILFORD — Celebrate marshmallow madness during March at the Milford library. Beginning Saturday, March 5, vote for your favorite “peep” version of several classic children’s books, including Good Night Peeps, from “Good Night Moon” or Green Eggs and Peep, from “Green Eggs and Ham.” The peep displays will be numbered …read more.

By MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF MILFORD — Programs, story time, club meetings are among offerings occurring next week at Milford Public Library. Balance and Stability Program Join us this Monday, Feb. 29, for a Balance and Stability Program presented by Tami Pavel, certified personal trainer at Lakeside Fitness, as part of our adult reading program. …read more.

By MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF MILFORD — News and upcoming events from Milford Public Library: Winter Preschool Story Time This week’s preschool story time theme is penguins and polar bears. Join staff at 10:15 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24, or 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25. Preschool story time is for children ages 3-6. …read more.

By MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF MILFORD — Milford Public Library is hosting a variety of programs and events: Winter Preschool Story Time This week’s preschool story time theme is Eskimos. Join staff at 10:15 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, or 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18. Preschool story time is for ages 3-6. Staff …read more.

By THE MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF MILFORD — Milford Public Library will be offering various programs and events: 2015 In Review Here is some interesting information about 2015 at the Milford Library: Our total circulation was 54,240 with 22,321 being in the children’s department. 3,243 eBooks were circulated using eIndiana Digital Consortium. There are 30,277 …read more.

By MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF Friends of the Library The next Friends meeting is at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, in the library meeting room. Everyone is invited to join them. Stop by the adult circulation desk to pick up a brochure about the Friends. Membership dues are very reasonable and the organization supports the …read more.

By MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF MILFORD — News and events at Milford Public Library: Library Program lets you “check-out” state parks In 2016, Hoosiers can visit state parks free by checking out an entrance pass from a public library. Every public library in Indiana has a pass available to their patrons to use. The State …read more.

By MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF MILFORD — Upcoming programs and events at Milford Public Library: Knitting Club Knitting Club meets from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22, in the teen area of the library. Bring a knitting project and get help from experienced knitters. Learn how to knit or continue working on a current project. Adult …read more.

MILFORD — This year, Wear A Hat Day is Friday, Jan. 15 and the staff at Milford Public Library invites the public to join in the celebration. Anyone wearing a hat in the library will receive a special treat. Why celebrate hats? Hats have been making a style statement since the early 1800s. Then people …read more.

By MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF MILFORD — Crafts, reading clubs, new books and more available at Milford Public Library: Adult Craft Night Local crafter, Kelly Engle, will show us how to make a snowman craft. Join us at 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 11 and enjoy a relaxing, informal evening with other people who enjoy making …read more.

By MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF MILFORD — Programs and events at Milford Public Library. Adult Reading Club Adults ages 18 and up can register to participate in our annual Adult Reading Program. This year’s theme is, “Exercise Your Mind. Read!” Stop by the adult circulation desk for program information. For each book you read, or …read more.

By MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF MILFORD — Programs and events at Milford Public Library Make and Take Craft Milford Public Library will have crafts available to make in the Children’s department during regular business hours on Monday, Dec. 28 and Wednesday, Dec. 30. These crafts are for children of all ages. This week on Monday, …read more.

By MILFORD LIBRARY STAFF MILFORD — Events and programs at MIlford Public Library Make and Take Craft While you are home over Christmas break, be sure to visit the library. This week, the library has make it and take it crafts available in the children’s department. These crafts are for children of all ages. From …read more.

By MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF MILFORD — Nutrition program, craft night, reindeer program, knitting and more happening at Milford Public Library: Recipes That “Squash” Hunger Program The Milford Public Library recently hosted a nutrition program, “Recipes That Squash Hunger.” Retired teacher, Sue Price, presented the program focusing on recipes using pumpkin, acorn, butternut and spaghetti …read more.

MILFORD — Join the staff of Milford Public Library at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17,in the Milford Community Building to see the animals of the north pole. Silly Safaris will be bringing mammals, reptiles, birds and other arctic animals. Don’t forget to bring your cameras to this event so that you can get a picture …read more.

By MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF MILFORD: Programs and events happening at Milford Public Library: LEGO Crew LEGO Crew is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 12. On the second Saturday of each month, we get together and let our imaginations run wild. This program is for children age 5 and up. We provide …read more.

By MILFORD LIBRARY STAFF MILFORD — Upcoming events and programs at Milford Public Library: Friends Meeting The Friends next meeting is at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, in the library meeting room. Everyone is invited to join them. Stop by the adult circulation desk and pick up a brochure about the friends. Membership dues are …read more.

MILFORD — Updates, events and news from the Milford Public Library.

By MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF MILFORD — Information on Milford Public Library news and upcoming events are as follows: Lights Out at the Library This year’s theme, “Have a Graphic Novel Halloween!” was a huge hit with the trick-or-treaters. Rainy weather did not keep people from coming out and having fun. There were 468 people …read more.

By MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF MILFORD — Upcoming events at Milford Public Library: Friends Meeting Join the Friends at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, in the Milford Public Library meeting room as they finalize details about their book and bake sale on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 20-21. Come and join them. Fall Storytime Join staff …read more.

By MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF MILFORD — The following activities are planned for Milford Public Library: Adult Craft Night Local crafter, Kelly Engle, will demonstrate how to make a beautiful fall wreath for November adult craft night. Crafting begins at 6 p.m., Monday, Nov. 9, which is earlier than usual, so please note the time …read more.

MILFORD — Milford Public Library will be hosting the following activities:

By MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF MILFORD — Activities listed for Milford Public Library Oct. 18-24: Celebrate National Friends of the Library Week National Friends of the Library Week is Oct. 18-24. The Friends of the Milford Public Library will have tables set up in the library all week for a membership drive and have information …read more.

MILFORD — Make a beautiful fall luminary using a Mason jar and some other materials on Monday, Oct. 12, for Adult Craft Night at the Library.

MILFORD — The Milford Public Friends of Library will be hosting local author, Natalie Replogle at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, in the adult department of the library.

By MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF MILFORD — Upcoming events at Milford Public Library: Lapsit This week marks the start of infant lapsit. Lapsit is intended for babies, from infant through 36 months. Lapsit is at 11 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. every Tuesday in October. This falls theme is apples! We will learn some finger plays, …read more.

MILFORD — Milford Public Library will celebrate Teen Read Week, from Oct. 18-24, with a selfie station for teens and refreshments on Wednesday, Oct. 21, after school until 6 p.m. in the teen area of the library.

By MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF MILFORD — National Library Card Sign-Up Month is drawing to a close, but Snoopy says there is still time to visit your local library and get the coolest card around. Having a library card means you have access to everything the library offers, book collections, services, programs and a professional …read more.

MILFORD — 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.

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 …read more.

By MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF Labor Day Closing The library will be closed on Monday, Sept. 7, in observance of Labor Day. We will reopen at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8. If you need to return items while we are closed, there are drop boxes at the south end of the building for DVD’s and …read more.

By MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF MILFORD — September is library card sign-up month! Come in and get your library card. All new library patrons this month, will get their name put in a drawing for movie tickets. So come in and get your card this month. Free to any Wawasee Community Student or Teacher and …read more.

MILFORD — The Milford Public Library is pleased to announce it has received a grant from The Dekko Foundation. The grant will fund ‘”A Little Love for Libraries Project,” which addresses the Milford Library’s current greatest need.

By MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF MILFORD — Milford Public Library news and events this week: SRP Thank You! Wow, summer sure went fast. Saturday, Aug. 1 was the final day in our superhero reading program. There were a total of 208 students registered and 5690 hours read in the last eight weeks. The Grand Finale picnic had …read more.

By MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF Overdrive Overdrive is a digital materials service that allows you to download e-books, audiobooks, movies, and magazines onto your laptop, tablet, or smartphone. It’s compatible with Kindle and Nook e-readers, Windows, Android and Apple phones and tablets, so you can take your personal library anywhere you go. You can also …read more.

By MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF MILFORD — Milford Public Library news and events this week: Knitting Club Knitting Club meets from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, 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. …read more.

By MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF Milford Public Library news and events this week: Closed for Inservice The library will close early at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, for a staff in-service. We apologize for any inconvenience this causes. Be sure to come in before 3:30 p.m. to check out or renew materials. We will reopen …read more.

By MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF Milford Public Library news and events this week: Teens Make Their Own Sundaes Teens who have read at least 50 hours are invited to attend the ‘Make your own sundae’ party at noon Monday, Aug. 3, in the meeting room. You should have been given a ticket for the party …read more.

By MILFORD LIBRARY STAFF MILFORD — Milford Public Library news and events this week: Summer Reading Program The Summer Reading Program comes to an end Saturday, Aug.1, so keep these things in mind. Keep reading. Many of you have read lots of hours and earned lots of prizes. The last day to turn in hours is …read more.

By MILFORD LIBRARY STAFF Science of Superman It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s Superman! Wait! No, it’s Professor Steve. Watch in amazement as he does everything that Superman can do and learn the science behind it all. Plan to attend this entertaining program at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, at the Milford Community Building. …read more.

By MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF Steven’s Puppets Present Sleeping Beauty Come and join us at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 8, in the Milford Community Building for a marionette show. Steven’s Puppets will be presenting “Sleeping Beauty” with hand carved, beautifully costumed marionettes as they enact the play with the help of skilled puppeteers. This program …read more.

By MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF Superhero Show and Museum If you are a big fan of superheroes, now is your chance to come and see some of the famous tools they used to save humanity. Join us for the superheroes show and mini museum by Family Time Entertainment at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 24, at …read more.

By MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF Summer Reading Program Join us and be a superhero this summer. Our summer reading program starts Monday, June 1. Come into the library and sign up for the program. The theme this year for children is “Every Hero has a Story” and will be for newborns through fifth-graders. For sixth-grade …read more.

By MILFORD LIBRARY STAFF After School Is Cool Join staff at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, for game day. Depending on the weather, we will participate in outside activities or come in and play board games. Either way, we will have a good time, so bring your friends. After we play, we will enjoy a …read more.

By MILFORD LIBRARY STAFF Adult Craft Night Now that winter is behind us, it’s time to think of planting and gardening. Join us at 6 p.m. Monday, May 11, when we will be making indoor herb garden planters. These adorable planters are made from clay terracotta pots and decorated with black chalkboard paint and twine …read more.

By MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF After School is Cool Join staff for a movie day. Follow along as Fawn, a fairy, and her friends, embark on a journey to protect a giant beast from the scout fairies who are trying to banish him. The movie is 76 minutes long and we will provide snacks and …read more.

By: MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF Adult Reading Club There were 62 participants in this year’s “Escape the Ordinary” adult reading club. Every week for 12 weeks, names were drawn for prizes. Our three grand prize winners were: Adele Wollman, Bonnie Newman and Julie Baumgartner. They each won a $50 gift card to Target. Other winners …read more.

By MILFORD LIBRARY STAFF Adult Craft Night Join us at 6 p.m. Monday, April 13, for adult craft night. We will be making a garden wreath made from a watering hose, flowers, gardening gloves and seed packets. Total cost of materials is $10. Sign up by 6 p.m. Friday, April 10, to reserve a spot. …read more.

By MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF Milford Library events this week: Memory Making Mondays Memory Making Monday will meet on April 6 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the library meeting room. Melinda Roose will be showing us new scrapbooking techniques we can use. For more details, call Melinda Roose at (574) 658-9157. Spring Lapsit …read more.

By MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF Milford library events this week: After School is Cool Join staff at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, in the library meeting room for a fun and creative Easter craft. After we make our craft, enjoy a snack with your friends. Remember that each After School is Cool you attend earns …read more.

By MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF Milford library events this week: After School is Cool Do you have the luck of the Irish? Make shamrocks with staff at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, in the library meeting room. We will make shamrocks out of pipe cleaners and beads. After we make our craft, enjoy a snack …read more.

By MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF Milford library events this week: Kosciusko County Big Read Join the Columbian Reading Circle and discuss this year’s Kosciusko County Big Read title, Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury. The book can be found in a yellow bin displayed at your library. Read the book and be a part of the …read more.

By MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF Milford library events this week: Memory Making Monday Memory Making Monday for Monday, March 2, has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvience. Memory Making Monday will start back up in April. Call Melinda Roose at (574) 658-9157 for questions. After School is Cool Join staff at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, …read more.

By MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF Milford library events this week: Nutrition Program Have you ever tried juicing? Juicing is replacing a traditional meal with a healthy selection of fruits and vegetables processed through a juicer. Join us from 6:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 23 in the meeting room for “What’s all the Jazz …read more.

By MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF Milford library events this week: Adult Craft Night From 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 9, get ready to use your creativity. Kathy Boyts, from Creative Fish Art Gallery, will help you create a unique mixed media picture frame using your own materials or items she will have available …read more.

By MILFORD LIBRARY STAFF Milford Public Library Events This Week: Memory Making Monday From 6:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6, scrapbookers will meet to learn new scrapbooking techniques. For more details call Melinda Roose at (574) 658-9157. After School is Cool Will you be my valentine? At 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3, create …read more.

By MILFORD LIBRARY STAFF Milford library news and events this week: LEGO Crew “To invent, you need a good imagination and a pile of stuff.” – Thomas Edison. LEGO Crew is scheduled from 10:30 a.m. until noon Saturday, Jan. 10. On the second Saturday of each month we get together and let our imaginations run …read more.

By MILFORD LIBRARY STAFF Milford library news and events this week: Adult Reading Program ‘Escape the Ordinary’ is the theme of the library’s winter adult reading club. Patrons are invited to try something new this winter, exploring heroes, superheroes and other extraordinary people, places and events. Try reading something in a new genre, attend a …read more.

By MILFORD LIBRARY STAFF Milford library news and events this week: New Circulation Policy On Monday, Dec. 15 the Milford Public Library board approved an addition to the circulation policy. The newly adopted policy reads, “All new library patrons are limited to two DVDs and two other items for a total of 4 items on …read more.

By MILFORD LIBRARY STAFF Make and Take Crafts During the week of Christmas, the library will have crafts available for children of all ages. From Monday, Dec. 22 until Saturday, Dec. 27, we will have crafts you can make any time during the hours the library is open. Crafts will be available in the children’s …read more.

By MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF Reindeer Visit Library Wednesday, Dec. 17, we will be hosting some very special visitors. Artic Angie, the elf, and her reindeer, Olaf, will be at Milford Public Library. Come to our meeting room at 6:30 p.m. and listen to Artic Angie tell us about life at the North Pole and …read more.

By MILFORD LIBRARY STAFF After School Is Cool Come to After School is Cool on Tuesday, Dec. 2, to make some very wintry crafts. Let’s make snowflakes out of Q-tips, paper penguins and a popsicle stick reindeer. Miss Malea will show you how to turn some everyday household items into fun crafts. Everyone attending After …read more.

By MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF Celebrate Thanksgiving This is the time of year most people reflect on what they are thankful for. Most people are thankful for loved ones, good health, their jobs and their homes. Here at Milford Public Library we are thankful for our community and Board who support the library. Many of …read more.

By MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF Friends of Library Book Sale Remember the Friends Book & Bake Sale at the Milford Public Library planned for Nov. 14 and 15. Do you have books, CDs and DVDs in good condition that you no longer want? Bring them to the library’s meeting room and donate them to the …read more.

By MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF Milford Public Library activities for the week include: Memory Making Monday Join us at 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3 for Memory Making Monday. Come and make some wonderful holiday cards or work on your scrapbooking pages. Our library’s cricut machine is available to use for that time too. Join Melinda …read more.

By MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF Milford Public Library activities for the week include: Fall Storytime Happy Birthday to You! Happy Birthday to You! Happy Birthday Dear You! Happy Birthday to You! Join Miss Malea this week for fall story time as we celebrate all of our birthdays! Come at 10:15 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. Wednesday …read more.

Oct. 31 is our Light’s Out at the Library program. This year’s theme is “Reading is Monsterous Fun.” Get in your costume, come to the library, and see some of our favorite monster stories come to life. Light’s Out is fun for all ages, and kids in costumes leave the library with a treat. See …read more.

By MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF Milford Public Library happenings include: The Monsters are coming! The Monsters are coming to the library! Oct. 31 is our Light’s Out at the Library Program. This years theme is “Reading is Monsterous Fun.” Get in your costume, come to the library, and see some of our favorite monster stories …read more.

Library Closing Early for Staff In-Service The Library will close at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 12 for a staff in-service.  Make certain to come in before then to check out any materials you are looking for! Knitting Club Knitting Club will meet on August 15 at 1:30 p.m. in the teen area of the …read more.

Book Review by Kaitlyn Arford “Lock, Stock, and Over a Barrel” by Melody Carlson Daphne Ballinger thought she would be happy in her picture perfect career as a New York Times wedding column writer. Thirteen years later, still living in the same bland apartment with no good prospects for  love or career advancement, the death …read more.

Finale Picnic This week is our Summer Reading Program Finale Picnic! Every Summer Reading Program participant who has read at least five hours has earned a ticket to the picnic. On July 30 at 12 p.m., grab your ticket, a beach towel, sunscreen, and a chair to sit on the beach. We will serve food …read more.

Milford Public Library is serving up a few fun and educational programs for the week of July 21. Food and Fun Day Join us for the last food and fun day of the summer! On July 23, come and do science experiments with candy! Everything you make, you can eat!  You do not want to …read more.

Reading is a refuge. It’s been proven that deep reading – unlike superficial Internet skimming – exercises the brain, increases empathy and halts multitasking. It’s never too early to start a child on a literacy journey. According to Reading Is Fundamental (RIF), the U.S’s largest children’s literacy nonprofit, “Reading to children before they can read …read more.

Summer Reading Kick-Off It’s here! The Summer Reading Program Kick-Off is on Wednesday, June 4! This year’s themes are Fizz, Boom, Read for preschool through fifth grade and Spark a Reaction for students going in to 6th grade through 12th grade. Come to the Milford Community Building at 4 p.m. Wednesday, June 4, for the show! We will have magician Steve Belliveau present his “Getting Excited …read more.

  Staff of the Milford Public Library got all dressed up for the Summer Reading Program. From top left are Sharon Fouts, Kaitlyn Arford and director Julie Frew. In the middle row are Heather Pickens, Malea Vanlaningham, Mim Eberly and Maureen Haab. In front are Dorothy Haney and Shari Lambert.  

After School Is Cool: Tuesdays There are only three weeks of After School Is Cool left for this school year. Make sure you don’t miss out on all the fun! Come in to the library at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 13, for a fun craft! Spring is a windy time of year, and we’ve thought of a …read more.

Lapsit It’s our last week of Spring Lapsit! So far we’ve had a lot of fun singing songs and reading books about Piggies. If you missed out on the first three weeks, you are welcome to come join us for our last session. Lapsit is intended for infants-36months. Spring Story Time Worms have wiggled their …read more.

Lapsit Did you have fun at Lapsit last week? Come join us on Tuesday for our third week of Spring Lapsit! We’re singing songs, reading short stories, and having fun with all sorts of Piggies! Come and join us in the meeting room at 11 a.m. on April 22. Lapsit is intended for infants to …read more.

Self-Improvement Workshops Coming to the Library Three exciting workshops are being offered at the library during the month of March for people interested in breaking some unwanted habits, improving your ability to visualize your future goals or help discover how you can effectively relieve the emotional stresses in your life. Join Angie Hernandez, a certified …read more.

With some imagination and a few decorations, we’ve brought a heat wave to the library! Come by to enjoy our tropical oasis, and think ahead to March 20th, the first day of spring! We’ll be celebrating all day with tropical punch, tiny umbrellas, and leis. Enjoy the many heartwarming stories available to read or listen to as your imagination takes you on …read more.

Scrapbooking and Knitting Club We love to host different clubs here at the library. Our scrapbooking and knitting clubs meet regularly to be creative, have good conversations, and just have a good time here in the library atmosphere! Scrapbooking Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 3. Knitting Club will meet at 1:30 p.m. Friday, …read more.

Patricia Reuter was this week’s lucky winner for the Adult Winter Reading Program at Milford Public Library. Pat’s name was drawn to receive one of the many great prizes being offered to patrons who are doing what they simply love to do anyway—READ! The Adult Program lasts through the end of March, so there’s still …read more.

February is Love Your Library Month at MPL! Adults, ever been on a blind date? February is your chance to go on a “Blind Date with a Book.” Check out the display of books wrapped in pink paper in the adult area. The only clue to what’s inside will be a brief description attached to …read more.

Winter Adult Reading Program The Milford Public Library annual Adult Reading Club is in full swing! Adults age 18 and older are invited to join the club. This year’s club began on Jan. 2, and continues until March 31. Enter weekly drawings for fun prizes! This year’s theme is “Literary Elements.” Enjoy books, movies and other stuff related to science. …read more.