News Release

MILFORD — Milford Public Library staff is excited to offer a new title to its reference catalog as a resource to patrons. “The Complete Resource Guide for People with Chronic Illness, 2021/22” by Greyhouse Publishing is an amazing resource available, as reference only, in the library.

This title is shelved behind the adult circulation desk and patrons can request copies from its pages. It’s available in hard copy for in library use or online by going to the library’s website at www.milford.lib.in.us and clicking on the link located on the home screen. The website can be accessed using the public computers or remotely by visiting the library’s website. Library computers are available to the public and a library card is not needed.

This is a great resource for health care professionals, anyone suffering from chronic illness, or persons supporting one with chronic illness. The Complete Resource Guide for People with Chronic Illness is packed full of information and available resources. The guide for 2021/22 is the first stop guide that’s easy to navigate. This guide will point you in the direction of answers and resources. They’ve done all the research so you can focus on getting the right information and save time.

The book is divided into 89 of the most prevalent chronic illnesses. Illnesses are seperated alphabetically by disorder. Each section has a description of illness followed by national and state resources, as well as agencies geared to the specific condition and a description of services and information. This is followed by a section that lists research centers, support groups, books, children’s books, magazines, newsletters, pamphlets, audio/video resources, and websites specific to the disorder.

Colors of Fall

Join the library staff on Zoom at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 29, for the first story time session of the season. The staff is kicking off fall story time with the theme “Colors of Fall.” Wear your favorite fall color and join Miss Trisha as she reads stories filled with fall colors. A fall-related craft will be made and have a snack together. Story time is a free program for children ages 3-6. Sign up at the children’s circulation desk today to receive the Zoom link. Make-and-take craft packets for story time will be available for pick up at the children’s circulation desk prior to the session. No library card is needed.

Win A Lego Kit

The library staff challenged the Lego crew to build a maze for September and they are so excited to see what the crew created. Submit photos of the Lego maze you built 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. This is for those ages 18 and under.