Milford Public Library To Settle Patrons' Fines With Food
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MILFORD - April is "Food for Fines" month at the Milford Public Library.
For each $1 in fines a patron has, they may bring in a food item to be donated to the local food pantry. The fine will then be taken off their account.Here are a few things that the food bank needs: breakfast foods: cereal, cereal bars; canned fruits, meats, soups, box dinners, toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap, toilet paper, paper towels, shampoo.
If a patron wants to pay their fines and contribute to the food bank, the lbirary will negotiate the fine appropriately.
Miss Pam is celebrating her seventh year at the Milford Public Library. She is the children's librarian. Miss Gloria is celebrating her third year at the Milford Public Library. She is a children's department clerk.
The Milford Public Library will have a family movie day Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the library meeting room. The movie is "Happy Feet" and is about the world of the Emperor Penguins, who find their soulmates through song. A penguin is born who cannot sing. But he can tap dance something fierce. Rated PG, "Happy Feet" is 109 Minutes.
Knitting Club will meet Thursday at 6 p.m.
A Scrapbooking Club will be on Monday from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. in the library meeting room. Bring scrapbooking items. The library will share scrapbooking tools.
Anyone in middle school, high school or attending college will want to register for the "7 Habits for Highly Effective Teens" workshop. It will be April 19 from 4 to 7 p.m. This workshop can help teens gain greater control of their lives; improve relationships with family and friends; increase self confidence and self-esteem; make smarter decisions; define their values and what matters most to them; recognize and prioritize their goals; and find balance between school, work, friends and everything else. There is only room for 18 teens. Call 574-658-4312 to register today. This workshop is being sponsored by a DEKKO Foundation grant.
This week's dial-a-story at the Milford Public Library will change Wednesday to "The Honest Lumberjack." Call 574-658-9540 to hear the story.
