Stop by the library to pick up a bag of Thanksgiving fun beginning Monday, Nov. 15. Ask for your Thanksgiving treat at either circulation desk. InkFreeNews photo provided by the Milford Public Library.

News Release

MILFORD—Come to the library to get a Thanksgiving Treat bag. The bags will be available beginning on Monday, Nov. 15 through Wednesday, Nov. 24.

The last year has been a challenging one, with COVID-19 pretty much affecting everything. The staff at the library is thankful that they have been able to keep the library open for our regular 48 hours a week, despite having been short of help, like most other businesses. The library is grateful for the support of the community. The library is thankful for all of its patrons. If patrons are traveling over the holiday, or are looking for something to entertain Thanksgiving guests, the Thanksgiving Treat bag has a craft, a coloring book and crayons, a sticker sheet and a sunflower sucker.

The Wizard Of Oz Virtual Program

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 library 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, first navigate to this website: https://brightstartheatre.vids.io/login Then use these credentials: login: [email protected]
 and password: WizardOz2021

Patrons can watch the program as many times as desired. Patrons should have received an email on Nov. 1s with login information for the program. Or patrons can call 574-658-4312 to have the information emailed. The staff at the library 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 from the library will be calling people and businesses in the area to ask some questions about how they use the library and if there are services or programs they would like to see in the future. The survey will also be available at the library if patrons would like to share any 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. All responses received by 6 p.m. on Nov. 12 will be entered into a drawing for a $25 gift card to an area restaurant. The survey will be available until Nov. 12. If patrons would like to stop by the library with suggestions, that’s okay too. The staff wants to hear from its patrons.

We’re 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 North Main Street or call (574) 658-4312.

Virtual Story Time At 10:30 a.m. On November 10

Join the library on ZOOM for storytime. This week’s theme is “Squirrels and Nuts.” Join Miss Trisha as she reads Squirrels Who Squabbled, by Rachel Bright and Earl the Squirrel, by Don Freeman. Participates will also make a very cute squirrel from a toilet paper tube, googly eyes and some paper. There is also a delicious snack in the make-and-take craft packet. 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 storytime will be available for pick up at the children’s circulation desk prior to the session. No library card is needed.

November Lego Challenge

This month the library is challenging the crew to build your favorite Thanksgiving food out of Legos. Your favorite food can be 2D or 3D. Get creative and use imagination, the staff is so excited to see what is created. After building your 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 is needed. For ages 18 and under.