Follow the yellow brick road with Dorothy, Toto and her friends to the Land of Oz. InkFreeNews photo provided by Milford Public Library.

News Release

MILFORD — The Milford Public Library is offering a free, virtual program for the month of November.

In 1900, L. Frank Baum published what would become a literary classic with his children’s novel,”The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.”

In 2018, Bright Star adapted the show into a two-person play and the result was amazing. It was the hit of 2018, so the staff has brought it back for another year. While the medium might be different, the characters and classic storyline remain the same.

Follow comic duo Lenny and Mabel down the yellow brick road to the land of Oz and meet all of your favorite characters along the way. Gain courage with the Cowardly Lion, take heart with the Tin Man and find your wits with the Scarecrow in this fun interactive retelling of the L. Frank Baum classic.

To access the video, navigate to this website: https://brightstartheatre.vids.io/login and use these credentials, login: [email protected]
 and password: WizardOz2021.

Patrons may watch the program as many times as desired. All patrons with correct email addresses in the Evergreen system will receive an email with information on how to access the video on Nov. 1. Or patrons may call (574) 658-4312 to have the information emailed. The staff hopes everyone will enjoy this family favorite.

Library Long Range Plan

It’s time for the library to collect information from the community in order to create a new long-range plan. Staff members will be calling patrons and businesses in the area to ask questions about how the community uses the library and if there are services or programs patrons would like to see in the future. The survey will also be available at the library if individuals would like to share ideas with the staff. The library will send the survey out via email, if patrons find that more convenient. It will only take a few minutes to respond to the survey and it is very helpful to the library staff and board when planning for the next few years. If patrons would like to stop by the library with suggestions, that’s okay too. The library wants to hear from its patrons.

The Library Is Hiring

Join the team. The Milford Public Library has an open position for a part-time clerk to work in the adult and children’s departments. Applications are available at the adult circulation desk. Apply in person at
the Milford Public Library, located at 101 N. Main St., Milford, or call at (574) 658-4312.

Virtual Story Time 10:30 a.m. On Nov. 3

Join the library on ZOOM for story time. This week’s theme is “Scarecrows.”  Join Miss Trisha as she reads all about scarecrows. Participates will also make cupcake liner scarecrows 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 needed.

November Lego Challenge

This month MPL is challenging the crew to BUILD YOUR FAVORITE THANKSGIVING FOOD out of Legos. Participants’ favorite food can be 2D or 3D. Get creative and use imagination. The library staff is excited to see what is created. After building a favorite food, submit a photo to [email protected] by Nov. 27 for a chance to win a new Lego kit. Staff will then vote for the winning submission and the winner will be announced. No library card needed. For ages 18 & under.