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It's back - Party in the Stacks!
After a COVID hiatus, the Friends of the Library Annual Fundraiser is back! This year's event hosts a storybook theme, Party in the Stacks, Where Dreams Come True. This adults-only event features delicious themed appetizers from Christopher Martin's, specialty drink and adult beverages from The Crushed Grape, music, dancing, raffle/auction prizes, and a trivia contest! Costumes are optional, but encouraged. What could be better than channeling your inner childhood storybook hero - whether a princess, wizard, or Winnie the Pooh - and celebrating in the library after-hours!
When: October 22, 2022, 7:00pm-10:00pm Ticket prices: $45.00/person, through September 30th. Beginning October 1, prices go up to $55.00/person. Tickets will be available at the door. Members of the Friends of the Library who purchase tickets ahead of the event will get a $5.00 drink/raffle coupon.
Tickets are available online through BiddingOwl (credit/debit/paypal), or at the Library Circulation Desk (cash/check only), beginning August 22.
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The popular book review magazine is now online and available for Milford patrons! Browse the latest issue, or review the prior year's issues! The site has a link back to our catalog so you can easily request books for pickup! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| *NEW* Online Author Talks from Bestselling Authors! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
We are excited to announce a new online author talk series brought to you by our Friends of the Milford Library, in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium! Each month we will be offering 2-3 online talks with bestselling authors and thought leaders. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with the speakers, and programs will be filmed and archived for access after the event. This is an amazing opportunity to bring well known and influential authors to our community. Bookmark and link to the speaker site, and register for upcoming programs! https://libraryc.org/milfordpubliclibrary
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| The Milford Energy Advisory Board is looking for your input on sustainability efforts here in Milford. Please take a minute to complete their short survey EAB Survey | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Find Success and Achieve Your Goals - author talk with Chad Betz Joins us for tips, a book talk, and signing with author Chad C. Betz for his newest publication, The Second Mouse Gets the Cheese: Avoid the Traps and Get Your Reward!. Copies of the book will be sold by the author for $15.00 cash, check, credit card, Venmo, or Paypal. Drop-in, no registration necessary. Questions? Email Diana Preece at dpreece@milfordct.gov. Saturday, September 17, 11:00am | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Job Hunt & Resume Tips Job resources are always available at the library but sometimes you need some one on one time. Drop in to pick up some information or get some fresh ideas to make sure you're on the right job search track. Bring your resume, or get tips on how to start a new one. Drop-in, no registration necessary. Questions? Email Diana Preece at dpreece@milfordct.gov. Thursday, September 22, 10-12 and 1-3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Your Shop at Etsy Find out how to open your own shop on Etsy's marketplace. Learn how to stock your shop with merchandise, how to integrate your shop with other online services such as Printify, and learn what to expect from the costs of doing business. Drop-in, no registration necessary. Questions? Email Fred Danowski at fdanowski@milfordct.gov. Thursday, September 22, at 7:00pm. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
*SPECIAL MUSICAL EVENT*
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International Observe the Moon Night Visit our YouTube Channel to view a presentation on lunar history and find information about entering your photos of the moon to the NASA CT Space Grant Photo Contest. Questions? Email Fred Danowski at fdanowski@milfordct.gov. Saturday, October 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cut the Cord Find out how to use internet streaming services such as Netflix, Amazon and You Tube to supplement your TV and movie viewing options. Drop-in, no registration necessary. Questions? Email Fred Danowski at fdanowski@milfordct.gov. Thursday, October 13, at 7:00pm. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Genealogy with Greg Thompson Discover your family tree! Genealogist Greg Thompson cover different topics each month to help you in your own genealogy research. The October topic: Using Historical Newspaper for Genealogical Research. Monday, October 3 at 11:00am. Questions? Email Diana Preece: dpreece@milfordct.gov. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| An Historical Account of Charles Island CT Author Michael C. Dooling will give a talk about the new stories in his updated 2nd edition book, An Historical Account of Charles Island, which will be for sale at the event. The book cost is $21.95, cash/card/check payable to the author. Purchase not necessary for attendance. Saturday, October 15 at 2:00pm. Questions? Email Diana Preece: dpreece@milfordct.gov. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Job Hunt & Resume Tips Job resources are always available at the library but sometimes you need some one on one time. Drop in to pick up some information or get some fresh ideas to make sure you're on the right job search track. Bring your resume, or get tips on how to start a new one. Drop-in, no registration necessary. Questions? Email Diana Preece at dpreece@milfordct.gov. Thursday, October 27, 10-12 and 1-3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Queer History with Sarah Prager Author and advocate for queer history education, Sarah Prager, will discuss the little-known history made by countless LGBTQ individuals. For adults and students in grade 6 and up. Questions? Email Danielle Valenzano at dvalenzano@milfordct.gov. Wednesday, October 26 at 7:00pm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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! 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. UPDATE: Due to COVID concerns, the Needlepoint Group has suspended in-person meetings until further notice. Knitters & Quilters: Meet every Friday at 1:00pm in the Library Program Room. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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