News Release

MILFORD — Fall story times are happening now at Milford Public Library. In-person story times take place at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays and are geared for children ages 3-6.

This is a great opportunity to expose children to the joy of reading, plus fun arts and crafts activities and a weekly snack. Story times happen at the Milford Public Library downstairs in the meeting room across from the children’s department.

Calling all future astronauts. This week’s story time theme is “Lunar Adventures.” If your child has always been fascinated by the moon (or the man in the moon), you are not alone. Join in this week for a trip to the moon through stories, games and crafts. You don’t want to miss out on this week’s fun. Register your child for story time today in the children’s department.

LEGO Saturday Coming Up In November

Join in at Milford Public Library the first Saturday of every month for LEGO Saturday, which takes place from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the meeting room downstairs. Children can design and create original structures or make a creation that fits the monthly theme to be entered to win a LEGO prize. The next date for LEGO Saturday is Nov. 5. Join in for tons of fun.

November’s LEGO Crew Challenge theme is pie. Children, create your best representation of a Thanksgiving pie out of LEGOs to enter the contest. Entries can be done at the library on LEGO Saturday or entries can be submitted through the library’s Facebook page for those wanting to build at home.

Halloween At MPL

This is the season to read some great “booooooo”ks. The library is full of some great creepy and spooky reads. They have numerous Halloween-themed picture books in the children’s area, including “Eek! Halloween” by Sandra Boynton, “Halloween Day” by Anne Rockwell and “Halloween Forest” by Marion Dane Bauer, to name just a few.

In the adult collection, they have plenty of festive books as well. Are you interested in making your own decorations? Check out “Artful Halloween” by Susan Wasinger or “The Monster Book of Halloween” by Matthew Mead. Or for some cute craft ideas for the whole family, why not try “Halloween Origami” by Ruth Owen. And don’t forget the holiday treats. Check out “Pillsbury’s Easy Halloween Cookbook” for some simple, fun, festive snacks.

And it’s also the season to dress up and enjoy some fabulous fall fun. While you’re out trick-or-treating on Halloween night, don’t forget to stop by the library. Library staff will be celebrating the season along with the rest of the community.

Come see your favorite library staff dressed in costume. What crazy costumes will you see? Visit them on Halloween to find out. Plus, what could be better than candy? Children who come to the library in costume can trick-or-treat for candy treats at the library, too.

So if you’re thinking about reading some spooky stories, or just want to show off your cool Halloween costume, let the library be part of your Halloween fun. The library is open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31. So come trick-or-treat anytime during open hours. The staff can’t wait to see your fun and festive costumes.

Candy Bar Donations Still Needed For Halloween

Don’t forget — if you plan on donating full-sized candy bars for Halloween trick-or-treating at the library, they will need them before Halloween. Thank you all in advance. The library really appreciates the support of the community.

Help Wanted

Two part-time clerk positions are available. Library experience a plus. Fifteen hours a week, including evenings and Saturdays. Work is in the adult and children’s departments. Apply in person at Milford Public Library.