MILFORD — The following events are set to happen at the Milford Public Library:

Closing Early

The library will close at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9, for a staff in-service. The library staff takes time every quarter to receive training so that we can better serve our community. We apologize for the inconvenience but hope that you will utilize our drop boxes on the south end of the building to return any items after hours. We will reopen at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10.

Back To School

The first day of school is just around the corner. Classes at Wawasee Community Schools will begin Thursday, Aug. 11. A major transformation is occurring this year for students at Wawasee. At the beginning of the school year each student will receive either an iPad or a laptop computer, which means for many of the classes, textbooks will no longer be used. The Milford Public Library wants all students to know the library is here to help in any way we can to make their school year a successful one. The staff is here to assist students with research questions, special projects or just a quiet place to come and study. We also have free WIFI and public access computers available for students to use. The library also encourages all students to get a library card so they can take advantage of all the services and material available at the library. It only takes a few minutes to get signed up for your free Evergreen Library Card, so stop by and get your card today.

Check out some eBooks

Milford Public Library has more than 30,000 eBook titles in our OverDrive selections. Some of the most popular books in our collection right now are, “A Wanted Man,” by Lee Child, “Me Before You,” by Jojo Moyes, “15th Affair,” by James Patterson, “The Nightingale,” by Kristin Hannah, “The Girl On the Train,” by Paula Hawkins and “The Obsession,” by Nora Roberts. There are new thrillers, romance, Christian fiction and young adult fiction. There are eBooks for all ages, children through senior citizens. If you have eBooks you would like us to consider adding to our collection, please let a library clerk know and we will consider purchasing them. Requested titles are given priority when deciding what to order. If you would like to learn how to download eBooks, stop by the library and one of the staff will be happy to show you how.

People Smart Privacy Education

We like to serve our community and always have ongoing resources at the touch of your fingers. One of our newest resources available for you on our website is called People Smart Privacy Education. This resource will tell you how to protect your privacy in this technology-driven world. It includes information about identity theft, medical, spam, computer, search, social, brokers, online tracking, phone tips, privacy tips, background reports, financial privacy and how we think about privacy. People Smart compiled educational resources, tips and different things you can do to protect yourself. It is located on our website on the services page. Click the picture in the top right hand corner and start learning about your privacy.