Milford Public Library
 Go mobile! The Acorn Catalog app from Bibliomation, Inc. lets you search the library catalog, see what you have checked out or on hold, renew what you have checked out, and review your fines. You will need to sign into the app using your library card number and password. Bonus! Once you are signed in, the app can display your library card barcode, which you can use at the front desk if you forget to bring your library card with you. To download the free app, go to the Google Play or Apple App Store. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Library Update: The library is back to full service hours! However, to ensure social distancing, we are limiting use of our public computers, and much of our soft seating has been removed. We encourge you to keep your visit brief so that more people can be accomodated. We will also be reinstating overdue fines beginning July 1. We have started autorenewal of checked out materials to help prevent those fines from accruing. Items eligible for renewal will autorenew on their due date as long as your card is in good standing and the item is not on reserve for another patron.
Some services may still be limited and masks and social distancing will be required. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SUPPORT THE FRIENDS OF THE MILFORD LIBRARY | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SPECIAL Children's Books
The Friends of the Library are hosting a special booksale featuring Children's Books ONLY!
Saturday, June 19th
All books $2.00
The booksale will be held outside the lower entrance of the library, rain or shine.
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The Friends of the Milford Library are selling book bags, mugs, window clings, and facemasks! All merchandise can be purchased at the Library Circulation Desk. Exact change or check only. Checks made payable to the Friends of the Milford Library.
Canvas Book Bag: $10.00 Face Mask (youth or adult size): $10.00
Window Clings can also be purchased online and mailed to you!
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 Due to the pandemic, the Friends of the Milford Library's ongoing booksale has been greatly reduced. This impacts their fundraising efforts on behalf of the Library. These funds pay for all our public programs, as well as special programs such as our Museum Pass service. By signing into smile.amazon.com, Amazon will donate 0.5% of every eligible purchase to the charity of your choice. Please, sign in today and choose the Friends of the Milford Library. Thank you. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Visit Friends of the Milford Library for more information on this organization | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| MAY / JUNE PROGRAMS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Did you miss any of our May programs? Some of our presenters have graciously allowed us to post links to their presentations. Check out the Library YouTube Channel, but don't wait as most are only posted for a short period of time! Shoes Through the Decades Missed the program? Check out the presentation HERE. Special Zoom Series: The Vietnam Era
Jazz Concert Featuring NY Saxophonist Daniel Bennett and Koko Bermejo (Drums/Keyboard)
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| Job Search: Take & Make Kits With our job search Take & Make Kits, you can get fresh job search ideas, write your resume, and make sure you are "camera-ready" for that virtual interview. Physical kits are available in limited supply for pickup at the Reference Desk, while supplies last. Digital kits are available HERE for download. Questions? Email dpreece@milfordct.gov | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
June Take and Make for Grown-Ups: Kirigami Origami with scissors. This kit contains origami paper and stencil. You can make a beautiful design, suitable for framing, or you can make a few and use them as a garland. Pick-up at the Circulation desk while supplies last. Complete instructions are available HERE. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learn Astronomy Series: Eclipses | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Why is Tiny Such a Big Idea? Are you ready to join the Tiny Home Revolution and create affordable housing for yourself or for others? Join us as we discuss the possibilities. Our speakers are Lindsay Wood, CEO, Experience Tiny Homes, and Dan Fitzpatrick, President, Tiny Home Industry Association. Both are based in California. Questions? Email: nabbey@milfordct.gov. Visit Tiny Homes to obtain the Zoom information. Thursday, June 10 at 6:30pm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3D printing Discusson and Demonstration | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ASL Night: Signing Rocks! Join SIGNING Basics for a popular "Anything Goes" American Sign Language event. Great for all skill levels. Questions? Email dpreece@milfordct.gov. Visit Signing Rocks to register and receive the Zoom ID and password. Wednesday, June 16 at 6:00pm. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adventures in Edible Plant Foraging Learn from the 3 Foragers, a family from Norwich, CT, who have spent years foraging for edible wild plants, including invasives and mushrooms. You will learn how to find, identify and cook the plants you can find locally. The 3 Foragers are elected officers for the CT Valley Mycological Society and have authored the book, Adventures in Edible Plant Foraging. Questions? Email: nabbey@milfordct.gov. Visit Edible Plants to obtain the Zoom information. Wednesday, June 23 at 7:00pm. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
What is Geocaching? Geocaching is a way to "treasure hunt" via the Global Positioning System (GPS). It's all about the hunt, not what's inside. Questions? Email fdanowski@milfordct.gov. Visit Geocaching to register and receive the Zoom ID and password.Thursday, June 24 at 7:00pm. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ordinary, Extraordinary Women The purpose of this presentation is to educate and entertain all of us about "unsung or forgotten heroines" in the US and around the world. Presenter Mariann Millard is lively, humorous and has an engaging style that will charm you. Questions? Email: nabbey@milfordct.gov. Visit Extraordinary Women to obtain the Zoom information. Wednesday, June 30 at 7:00pm. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ONGOING PROGRAMS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Need Assistance? Book-a-Librarian! Did you know you can get one-on-one assistance with learning how to download ebooks, navigate the library catalog, job searching and more? Email mfdref@milfordct.gov with the topic you'd like to discuss and we will match you with a librarian who can help you! | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Calling All Crafters! Our craft groups are not meeting at this time due to pandemic restrictions. The Library hosts both a Needlepoint Guild and a Knitting/Quilting Group. Bring your work in progress and chat with fellow crafters. Needlepoint Guild: Meets the first Wednesday of every month at 10:00am. Knitters & Quilters: Meet every Friday at 1:00pm. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Exploration! The Brain Station | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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