Sally Cline, a library board member, volunteered her time to design and plant these containers at the library. They will become even more beautiful as the summer goes on. Photo provided by MPL.

News Release

MILFORD  — This summer’s reading program theme at Milford Public Library is “Adventure Begins at the Library!” Come in and register anytime, beginning May 28. Register in the teen area if you are going into six grade in the fall and up through age 18. Anyone preschool through going into fifth grade, registers in the children’s department. Brochures are available at the circulation desks.

There’s lots of fun activities planned for the whole family. Family Story Time will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 7. The library has some great guest storytellers lined up to entertain you. Every Wednesday, beginning at 2 p.m. June 5, there will be a family program.

The Summer Reading Kickoff is a program with Hannah Hedgehog. She will bring several animals to introduce to the children. Animal programs are always a family favorite, so don’t miss this one. Read at least five hours every week and earn a prize.

The MPL has hundreds of new books added to its collection for you to borrow and enjoy this summer, so take full advantage of having library card.

The week of June 24-28, there will be a Family Escape Room: Escape the Mummy’s Tomb. Each family can sign up for a 30-minute time at the adult circulation desk and try to escape the mummy’s tomb. If you resolve the clues and escape, your family will win a prize.

The library will serve as a free lunch spot again this year; from 11-11:30 a.m. the bus will be in the parking lot. Children ages preschool through 18 are invited to have a nutritious lunch. This year you may pick up a lunch and take it home to eat or feel free to use the library picnic tables. Bring a blanket and spread out and eat lunch with friends. The more you read, the more you win. MPL has books, coupons and lots of other prizes.

Thanks to Sally Cline for the beautiful planters this summer. She is a library board member, who volunteers her time to design and plant containers at the library. Photo provided by MPL.