E-reader workshop Did Santa bring a new e-reader for Christmas but you need some help learning how to use it? The Milford Public Library staff is offering a workshop on Monday, Jan. 13, to help you unravel the mysteries of an e-Reader. The workshop is offered at 7 p.m. Bring your devices and cords and the …read more.

Library Closings The Milford Public Library will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec. 24-25, for Christmas. It will also be closed Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec. 31 and Jan. 1, for New Year’s. The drop boxes on the south end of the library will be available for returning items. Christmas Break at the Library Don’t get …read more.

After School is Cool Celebrate Thanksgiving at After School Is Cool! What are you thankful for? Come tell the Milford Public Library. We’re going to be doing a craft and playing games. Make something for your Thanksgiving table, and learn to some new games to play on Thanksgiving Day. Make sure to bring a friend for …read more.

“After School is Cool” Tuesdays On Nov. 26, Miss Heidi is planning to show you how to make some Thanksgiving placemats and play holiday word puzzles.  “After school is cool” Tuesdays are for students, kindergarten through fifth grade.  Bring a friend who has never attended one of our after school programs and earn a candy bar for …read more.

Lights Out The ninth annual Lights Out program was on Thursday, Oct. 31. Though the weather could have been better the event set a new record. A total of 462 people visited the library to see what “The Great Nursery Rhyme Disaster” was all about. Little Miss Muffet, tired of being scared by the spider, …read more.

“After School is Cool” Tuesdays Thenext “After School is Cool” Tuesday at Milford Public Library is at 3:30 p.m. Nov. 12. The library is showing an animated movie about dinosaurs. The movie is rated G. Refreshments are available. Craft day is Tuesday, Nov. 19, at 3:30 p.m. with Miss Shari. Have fun making leaves from …read more.

“After School is Cool” Tuesdays Our next “After School is Cool” Tuesday will be at 3:30 p.m. Oct. 29, with Miss Maureen. She has a fun Halloween craft planned and a spooktacular snack for every student attending. No sign-up is necessary. Kids kindergarten through fifth grade are welcome to join the fun. Please remember, this program …read more.

The ninth annual Milford Public Library Lights Out will be from 6 p.m to 8 p.m. Oct. 31, inside the library. Little Miss Muffet is tired of being scared by a spider all the time, and goes on an adventure looking for other nursery rhymes in her neighborhood that she can be a part of. …read more.

After School is Cool Tuesdays Join Miss Heather at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8, at Milford Public Library and have fun creating beautiful sand jars and enjoying a nutritious after-school snack. Children kindergarten through fifth grade will especially like the library’s After School is Cool program. No sign-up necessary. On Oct. 15, Miss Heidi has …read more.

September is Library Card Sign-up Month, a time when the Milford Public Library joins with the American Library Association and public libraries nationwide to make sure that our students have the most import school supply of all – a free library card. Resources at the Milford Public Library are available to anyone who has a …read more.

Last Summer Story Time The Milford Public Library’s last Summer Story Time guest reader will be Heidi Warstler on Aug. 2 at 11 a.m. Heidi’s theme is “family.” Summer Story Time is for the whole family.  Thanks to a DEKKO Foundation grant, each family attending a story time will take home a new book to …read more.

Bake That Cake By Kaitlyn Arford There are so many reasons to bake a cake so go ahead and indulge in that craving for red velvet, chocolate or pineapple upside-down. Since Milford Public Library provides recipe books and pans, the only thing left to do is get the ingredients and you are ready to go! …read more.

What will happen if you are hiking in the woods and become lost? How about if your car breaks down on a remote road? What if there is a natural disaster and you are without shelter or food for some time? Not only is being prepared for the worst case scenario wise in an ever …read more.

Milford Public Library announces the following upcoming programs: Special Events for Summer Reading Program Kaitlyn Arford will be the guest story teller at 11 a.m. Friday, July 26. Kaitlyn’s theme is “Growing Things.” Summer Story Time is for the whole family. Join the library at 11 a.m. on Fridays, just register at the children’s desk. …read more.

Special Events for Summer Reading Program Malea Vanlaningham will be our guest story teller at 11 a.m. Friday, July 12. Malea’s theme is “favorite foods”. Summer Story Time is for the whole family. Please join the fun at 11 a.m. on Fridays. Just register at the children’s desk. Other themes coming up include farm animals, growing things and …read more.

Article provided by Kaitlyn Arford, Milford Public Library The Incredible Dinosaur Show visited Milford Wednesday, June 19, as a part of Milford Public Library’s summer reading program. Approximately 81 people attended to watch the prehistoric world of dinosaurs come to life. The presenter began his show by using rings to help his audience understand that …read more.

Special Events for Summer Reading Program Our next Family Story Time will be at 11 a.m. Friday, June 21. Maureen Haab is the guest storyteller and the theme for the week is “Colors!” On Friday, June 28, Margaret Cousin’s theme will be Numbers and Counting. Listen to “Ten, Nine, Eight,” by Molly Bang and other …read more.

Our Summer Reading Program has begun! The children’s department has been transformed into an ant colony so come underground and check us out! Welcome to the Shire! Visit the Hobbit house formally known as the teen department. New books are arriving every day. Whatever you are looking for, the librarians are here to help you …read more.

Summer Reading Program Sign up starts June 3 for this summer’s reading program. The theme for children (newborn – going into 5th grade) is “Dig into Reading!” Join Milford Public Library’s ant colony for a summer of entertaining programs and great new books to read about the fascinating underground world beneath our feet. Prizes for …read more.

Please join the Milford Public Library for the third week of Spring Preschool Story time. The Story Time theme for the week is “Raindrops Keep Falling on my Head.” Rainy days can be fun! Listen to Miss Julie and Miss Heidi read Rain! By Linda Ashman and I Love the Rain, by Margaret Park Bridges. …read more.

Spring Story Time Please join for the second week of Spring Preschool Story time. Miss Julie will read the children’s classic, “The Very Hungry Caterpillar”, by Eric Carle and other stories about caterpillars. Come and meet Crispin the Caterpillar. Everyone will make a fun craft to take home and share a delicious snack with their …read more.

Spring Story Time Preschool Spring Story time for ages 3-6 will be at 10:15 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays, from April 3 to May 8. There will also be a session at 7 p.m. on Thursdays, from April 4 to May 9. Join us to listen to some great children’s books, learn a song or …read more.

Joan Younce, from Purdue Extension Kosciusko County, presented a nutrition program on Monday, Feb. 25, at the Milford Public Library. Her topic, titled “Five Ingredients or Less,” explored the numerous options of  delicious, healthy meals you can create using five ingredients or less. Ms. Younce demonstrated how to make fruit salad, orange glazed chicken skillet, quick chicken …read more.

Love Your Library Did you know that February is Love Your Library Month? Come check out the Milford Public Library children’s bulletin board to see why our children love our library. Winter Preschool Story Time Miss Julie and Miss Tina’s theme this week is Eskimos. Come and listen to stories about the Inuit people and …read more.

The Milford Public Library invites preschool-aged students to Winter Preschool Story Time. Miss Julie and Miss Tina’s theme this week is Keeping Warm Inside. Join the library for stories about friendship and love, make valentines for shut-ins and enjoy a Valentine’s Day treat! Preschool Story time is at 10:15 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on Wednesdays as well as at …read more.

The Kosciusko Association for Female Enrichment Scholarship Fund Information Sheet and Application are now available at the Milford Public Library. This scholarship fund was created by the Kosciusko Association for Female Enrichment to provide tuition assistance for financially needy women of Kosciusko County. The association is dedicated to the advancement of women both professionally and …read more.

At 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 31, Angie Hernandez, CHt, Certified Hypnotherapist will conduct a EFT/Tapping Program. Learn E.F.T. (Emotional Freedom Technique or Meridian Tapping). Break free from limiting beliefs systems and visualize, take action and tap into your potential in a safe, supportive environment. You will experience E.F.T. in a safe group setting. You will …read more.

The annual Adult Reading Club at Milford Public Library has begun and continues through March 30. This year’s theme is Groundbreaking Reads. Anyone age 18 and up can participate in the Club. There are many prizes you could win. For every title read or listened to, you can enter the weekly drawing. If you read …read more.

The annual Adult Reading Club of the Milford Public Library will begin meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 2, and continue through March 30. This year’s theme is Groundbreaking Reads. Anyone age 18 and older can participate in the club. There are many prizes available to be won. For every title read or listened to, your name can be entered …read more.

The children’s department at Milford Public Library will be closed Monday, Dec. 17, for painting. It will reopen on Dec. 18. Sorry for any inconvenience. Come in and visit next week and check out the beautiful paint job. Make It & Take It Craft Days Need a special gift for your family members? Drop by …read more.

Short-Cut Soups will be the topic for the Milford Public Library’s nutrition program  coming up at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 26. There will be samples and recipes to take home. There will also be a door prize drawing. Sign-up at the adult desk. Tapping/EFT Class Angie Hernandez will be presenting a class in Emotional Freedom …read more.

Come join us at the second annual Book and Bake Sale by the  Friends of the library at Milford Public Library. It will be from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 16, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 17 in the library meeting room. There will be many books-fiction and non-fiction – for children, teens, …read more.

Take a journey into your powerful imagination with the “Turn Down a Craving Workshop”. Angie Hernandez, a certified hypnotherapist, will be sharing an evening with you from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Monday, Nov. 5, at the Milford Public Library. Hypnotherapy will be used along with your imaginations to turn down the power of a craving. …read more.

It’s Milford Public Library’s  8th annual “Lights Out at the Library” on Oct. 31. From 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., this year’s theme is “Take me to your READER!” Experience a night that is out of this world!  Be there to witness the reenactment of astronaut Neil Armstrong taking a small step for man, and a …read more.

The 8th annual Lights Out at the Library is coming soon to Milford Public Library. The library is hoping to give a candy bar to every trick-or-treater who attends the program, but they need the public’s help. Anyone who would like to donate regular size candy bars for the children, please bring them to the …read more.

The Milford Public Library is having the following events this week: Lights Out The annual Lights Out at the library is coming soon. The MPL would like to give a candy bar to every trick-or-treater who attends the program, and the public’s help is needed. If you would like to donate regular size candy bars …read more.

Library Card Sign-Up Month The month of September is Library Card Sign-Up Month. Everyone who signs up for a new library card will get their picture taken with their new card. Also, anyone getting a card in September will have their name entered in a drawing for a $25 gift certificate to a local restaurant …read more.

Library Card Sign-Up Month The month of September is Library Card Sign-Up Month. Everyone who signs up for a new library card will get their picture taken with their new card. Milford Public Library will make a customized READ poster of the new patron to display during September. Also, anyone getting a card in September …read more.

Afternoon Knitting Club Enjoy the company of others while you work on a knitting project for you or your family. Come to the Milford Public Library for Afternoon Knitting Club from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Aug. 24. Bring your yarn, needles and come join us. This is a great time to share your …read more.

Summer Reading Club is drawing to a close!. The last day for prizes will be on Aug. 4. The Milford Public Library hopes you have enjoyed all that the library has to offer your family, fun programs, new books and a place to Dream Big and READ! Teens: You MUST have 50 hours read and …read more.

The following events are upcoming at the Milford Public Library: Storyteller Melinda Roose, Milford, will be the final guest storyteller of the summer. She will be reading “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star” by Jerry Pinkey at 11 a.m. July 20. There will also be a snack and craft.     Teens Teens can bring their own …read more.

At 7 p.m. Monday, July 9, local author Jami Stichter will be at the Milford Public Llibrary reading her book and signing copies upon request. She’s written a children’s book, When You Don’t Clean Your Room. Are you interested in writing? Don’t miss this opportunity to meet Ms. Stichter and learn how she became a …read more.

Milford Public Library announces the following events: Events for all ages: Animals awake at night! Whoooo do you think they are? Come to the Milford Community Building on June 27 and join your friends for our program with Mark’s Ark, who will bring nocturnal animals for all to touch and see. The program will begin …read more.

With Summer Reading Club in full swing, there are lots of things going on at the Milford Public Library. Make sure to come and visit, check out some books and movies, and take in an activity or two. If you haven’t signed up for Summer Reading Club yet, there’s still time. Sign up and win …read more.

Library Staff Changes Michelle Acton, part time clerk, staff member since October 2005, is getting married and moving out of the area. She was a valuable employee and will be missed by patrons and staff alike. We wish her luck in her future endeavors. Joining us as new staff are Jennifer Nail, Malea Vanlaningham, and …read more.

NUTRITION PROGRAM Joan Younce, from Warsaw Purdue Extension Office, presented a well-attended nutrition program at the Milford Public Library on Monday, April 30.  The topic was “Add Some ZIP with Herbs and Spices.” Did you know that the reason for Columbus’ voyage in 1492 was to find a more direct passage to the rich spices …read more.