Anna Jackson reads books about sharks during Family Story Time.

News Release

MILFORD — Is the world getting too crazy, making you long for simpler times? Travel back in time with the Sentimental Reflections DVD series from the Milford Public Library.

Each disc contains many entertaining and informational segments ranging in topics from historic documentary to musical notes to scenic travel specials. Just as an example, the latest edition includes a story about women of the frontier, a trip down the scenic Ohio Riverside, a segment describing the life and music of John Philip Sousa, a look at pre-television commercials, plus many more.

If you are interested in learning more about the rich heritage of the United States of America, MPL has more than 20 DVDs reflecting some of America’s most picturesque scenery and interesting historical moments. Check them out today.

Summer Reading Program Begins Week Six

July 18 begins the sixth and final week of the summer reading program. There are lots of activities, crafts, and new books, audiobooks, and digital books. The Grand Finale Pizza Party begins at noon Friday, July 22.

Every Summer Reading Program participant who has read at least five hours has earned a ticket to the party and the Foamzilla event after lunch. Bring a blanket or towel to sit on and wear your swim suit (and sunscreen) so you can play in the foam. July 23 is the last day to turn in reading minutes for prizes.

Teens, read at least five hours every week this summer and enter a drawing for a $25 gift card. The library has one more $25 gift card to give away. There is 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 – Captain Book’s Pirate Adventure. 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 pirate map from a brown paper bag. The featured author this week is Melinda Long and she will talk about her picture book, “How I Became a Pirate.” There will also be a virtual field trip to David Engle’s Pirate School.

Free Lunch

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 18th scheduled lunches include a pizza bites, roasted broccoli, veggies to dip in Ranch dressing, pears or cherries and milk. Please plan to bring your children. This is a great way to stretch your grocery budget.

The last day for lunches is July 29.