Summer Reading Program Continues At Milford Library
News Release
MILFORD — The fifth week of the Summer Reading Program at Milford Public Library begins June 11.There are lots of activities, crafts, and new books, audiobooks, digital books and finally, in-person Family Story Times are back and will be held at 10:30 a.m. every Friday.
The library 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 guest storyteller for July 15 will be Maureen Conley and the theme is A Pirate’s Life.
Families who stay for the entire event this week will be given a copy of “How I Became a Pirate,” by Melinda Long and illustrated by David Shannon — so plan on staying until the very end.
Make sure to mark your calendars for the Summer Reading grand finale party which is a FOAM-ZILLA soapy fun event and pizza party beginning at noon 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.
Teens, read at least five hours every week this summer and enter a drawing for a $25 gift card. There will be a winner every week through July23. The library has a weekly activity packet just for you. Simply ask for the packet at the adult circulation desk. Packets have crafts, a snack and a special treat.
The virtual segment of the Summer Reading Program this week is Page Turner Ocean Adventures – The Ocean’s Got Talent. Go to the library’s website and put your mouse over “Summer Reading ‘22” on the top bar. The most current week’s virtual program will be the choice at the bottom of the list. Click on that and you will see all the options for the week.
Be sure to pick up an activity packet at the library to go along with the online content. Check out the library’s website or Facebook page for the link to this week’s virtual event. Page Turner, Storyologist, will show you how to make a coffee filter ocean creature mobile. The featured author/illustrator this week is Candace Fleming and she will talk about her picture book, “Giant Squid.” There will also be a virtual field trip to Harbor Branch Aquaculture Facility located in Fort Pierce, Fla.
Free Summer Lunch Program
Wawasee School System and the Department of Agriculture are teaming up to provide free lunches for students aged 18 and younger. Lunches are distributed at the library from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Anyone in that age range is eligible for the free lunch, however, children must be present to receive the meals and food is to be eaten on-site at the library. Lunch will be outside, weather permitting, or inside in the library meeting room during inclement weather.
The week of July 11th scheduled lunches include a grilled chicken sandwich, broccoli with cheese, veggies to dip in Ranch dressing, applesauce or a frozen fruit cup and milk. Plan to bring your children. This is a great way to stretch your grocery budget.