Milford Public Library staff is ready for the Summer Reading Program. In front, from left, are Marcia Baumgartner, Samantha Kolberg and Maria Pamer holding a land shark. Standing are Maureen Conley, Emilia Layne, Julie Frew, Anna Jackson and Maureen Haab. Photo provided by Milford Public Library.

News Release

MILFORD — Milford Public Library is very happy to announce that this year’s Summer Reading Program is a hybrid of virtual programming and in-person programs for the first time since COVID began.

In-person Family Story Times are back and will be held every Friday. The staff has a great line-up of storytellers this year who are excited to share ocean themed stories with you. Join the staff outside as weather permits, or inside in the library’s meeting room. The first Family Story time is 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 10. Janna Stollery is the guest storyteller and the theme is “ Under the Sea.” Families who attend the Story Times will receive a free book at the end of each program. The book chosen is “The Fantastic Undersea Life of Jacques Cousteau,” by Dan Yaccarino.

The library will also be hosting two live programs: Professor Steve’s Wild Water show at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 8 and a FOAM-ZILLA soapy fun event as part of the grand finale pizza party on Friday, July 22. The events are free for all Summer Reading Program participants, and you can earn a picnic ticket for the pizza party by reading five hours. You will not want to miss these exciting events that will be happening live at the library.

The virtual segment of the Summer Reading Program will be “Page Turner Ocean Adventures!” This program, provided by the Emmy-Award winning team of Jill Nadler and Kenny Mikey, includes comedy shows, crafts, recipes, children’s book author interviews, guest performers, contests, games, and much more. Each week will feature a different theme and will explore aspects of underwater sea life. The library will also be providing activity packets to go along with each week’s theme that include crafts, puzzles, and fun freebies. These packets can be picked up at the library before viewing each week’s newest virtual content. Week No. 1 features a virtual interview with Dan Yaccarino, author of the book being given to families attending story time at the library. Check out the library’s website and Facebook page each Monday for the link to the weekly virtual program.

Registration for Summer Reading began May 31. You can also register your family for Story Time now. Our Summer Reading Program brochure is available at either circulation desk.

Professor Steve’s Wild Water Show

Join the library staff on the library lawn (behind the library) at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 8 for their Summer Reading kick-off program — Professor Steve’s Wild Water Show. Be prepared to get wet and enjoy Professor Steve’s wacky water antics. Learn magic tricks utilizing water, see the power of water under pressure, and discover the wonders of snow.

Bring something to sit on and be prepared to be amazed at the things Professor Steve does with water. This program is for all ages.