MPL staff member, Maria Pamer prepares crafts for the fall story time sessions.

News Release

MILFORD — It’s back to school time and that means it’s time for a visit to the library. Did you know that every student and teacher in the Wawasee school district is eligible for a free Milford Public Library card? Yes.

So if you’ve never gotten around to getting a library card for yourself or your child, there’s no time like the present. And as children (and even adults) are headed back to school, check out all the fantastic resources that are available from the Milford Public Library.

Are you a homeschooling family? MPL subscribes to the Practical Homeschooling magazine. Current and back issues of the magazine are available for check out and can be a great resource for new or long-time homeschooling families and groups. MPL also offers over 20 different “Book Buddy” kits which are both educational and entertaining. Each kit contains books, lesson plans, and tangible object lesson items to bring learning to life. For example, the “Animal Body Coverings” kit includes book about animals, information, plus touch and feel items like alpaca fleece, sheep wool, peacock feathers and more. There are many more kits available that can be used in many different educational settings and are appropriate for a wide variety of age ranges.

Are you a teacher looking to decorate your classroom? The library would love to partner with you. MPL has lots of decorations that are perfect for a library or classroom setting and we are more than willing to let teachers borrow our decorations. Contact Julie or Maria at Milford Public Library for more details about available decorations.

And of course, there are always tons of books at the library that are perfect for the “Back to School” time. Easy reader books can be a great transition as young readers are learning more words and reading skills. There are also many different audio book/book options that children can use to listen to books while they read along. The library is full of great resources — and don’t forget, the library also offers free WiFi, so take advantage of our free, fast internet while working on school projects throughout the year!

Test Prep Resources Available Online Through MPL’s Websute

Are you looking to change jobs or do you need to prepare for a career prep test or high school equivalency test? Check out the Learning Express Library on MPL’s website through INSPIRE! We have test prep resources for everything from GED, TASC, and HiSET exams to cosmetology exams, plumbing and electrician tests, and CDL license tests. There are even study guides and practice tests for the ASVAB and police officer exams.

Even if you’re not looking at a career preparation test, the Learning Express Library includes basic information to help you improve your spelling, grammar, and other language skills to use in your current home and/or workplace environment. Or if you are interested in becoming a United States citizen, the website also includes information and test prep for the U.S. citizenship test as well as information about obtaining a green card. The Learning Express Library is a hidden gem on the Milford Public Library’s website and is definitely worth checking out if you or someone you know is interested in any kind of test preparation.