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 the 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 7 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.

2018 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 658-4312 or email [email protected].

 

Donate Through Harvest With A Heart

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 6 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 6 years old need to be accompanied by an adult. For more information, call 574-658-4312.

 

Teen Book Club Meets On Sept. 8

Teens in grades six to 12 are invited as we watch the movie and discuss the book “Fallen” by Lauren Kate at Teen Book Club at 11 a.m. 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 658-4312, message our Facebook page, or email us at [email protected].

 

Teen Book Club Craft Day Sept.15

Teens in grades six to 12 are welcome to craft at Milford Public Library at 1 p.m. 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 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.

E-Magazines

Milford Public Library is proud to offer you best-selling and special interest magazines available 24/7 from the library’s digital collection, at https://cidc.overdrive.com/library/magazines, or by downloading the OverDrive app on any device.

Digital titles can be enjoyed immediately on your computer, tablet, smartphone or eReader in your web browser or on the OverDrive app. No matter how you plan to enjoy, titles will automatically expire at the end of the lending period. There are no late fees.

Magazine issues are always available, are available for unlimited checkouts, and can be renewed.

With 50 titles to choose from, this magazine collection is guaranteed to have something for everyone. You can enjoy lifestyle magazines like Cosmopolitan, O, The Oprah Magazine, Elle, Seventeen and Country Living. Try out a new recipe with Simple & Delicious, Clean Eating, Taste of Home, and Food Network Magazine. Tackle your latest project with Popular Mechanics, HGTV Magazine, Crochet World and Simply Knitting.

 “Everyone will find something they love with this new collection,” said library clerk Kaitlyn Arford. “It’s perfect for anyone on the go.”

This new collection is free with your library card. Residents of East Jefferson and Van Buren townships and students at Milford School who are ages 6 and older can get a library card for free. For non-residents, the cost of a Milford Public Library card is $56. To get a library card, bring in two forms of ID (such as a photo identification card and another document with your name and current address) and fill out an application at the adult circulation desk.

 To start enjoying magazines, ebooks, and audiobooks visit https://cidc.overdrive.com/library/magazines or download the free OverDrive app today.

 Individuals can set up one-on-one appointments with staff members to learn how to borrow magazines, audiobooks and ebooks with OverDrive. As always, library staff members are happy to help individuals with any questions.

Call 658-4312 or email [email protected] with further inquiries.

 

Closed For Labor Day

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

The library will reopen at 10a.m. Tuesday.