The free tote options to choose from when you open a new library card at Milford Public Library. InkFreeNews Photo Provided by Milford Public Library.

News Release

MILFORD— September is national library card sign-up month. To celebrate, the library is giving away a free book tote to everyone who obtains a new library card. Patrons may choose from one of four design choices (pictured above).

Participates must be at least 6 years old and a resident of Van Buren Township or East Jefferson Township to qualify for a free library card. All that is needed is a photo ID and a piece of mail with a current address. Minors, anyone between 6 and 17, need a legal guardian’s signature and photo ID.

The library is also offering non-residential and PLAC cards for a yearly fee. Contact the library if there are  any questions regarding non-resident cards. Applications for library cards are processed at the adult circulation desk.

Fall Story Time Session (Virtual)

Join Miss Trisha for fall storytime, a free program for children ages 3-6. There are opportunities to read stories, make a craft, and have a snack together. Packets will include themed crafts and activities, as well as, a yummy snack. Storytime will meet for eight weeks with eight different fun themes. No library card is needed.

• Sign-up starts Sept. 17 at the children’s circulation desk.
• Registration is required to receive link.
• Storytime begins Sept. 29.
• Wednesday’s at 10:30 a.m. on Zoom.
• New craft packets are available on Mondays for weekly theme.

Story Time Schedule

• Sept. 29 – Colors of Fall.
• Oct. 6 – Whoo Likes Story Time.
• Oct. 13 – Apples.
• Oct. 20 – Pumpkins.
• Oct. 27 – Batty for Books.
• Nov. 3 – Scarecrows.
• Nov. 10 – Squirrels & Nuts.
• Nov. 17 – Thanksgiving.

Lego Crew Challenge – Sept.

The library challenges the crew to build a maze. Lego crew is still being done remotely so the crew will make the builds at home and then submit a photo of the finished project to [email protected] by 8 p.m. Sept. 26. Staff will then vote for the winning submission and the winner will receive a new lego kit. No library card is needed. For ages 18 and under.