Milford Public Library staff member, Kristina Rodes, encourages everyone to get a library card during the month of September. Photo provided by the library.

News release

MILFORD — Celebrate Library Card Sign-up Month this September with Milford Public Library. They are inviting everyone to discover the incredible resources and opportunities available at your local library by signing up for a library card.

This year, they are thrilled to have Optimus Prime from the Transformers as their special ambassador, highlighting there’s more than meets the eye at Milford Public Library. Whether you’re looking to enhance your skills, find valuable information or connect with fellow avid readers, a library card unlocks a world of possibilities.

If you sign up for a library card at the Milford Public Library during the month of September, your name will be entered into a drawing for a prize giveaway on Oct. 1. Be sure to bring a photo ID with your correct mailing address. It takes about five minutes to get a library card. The first 30 days are a probationary period and you may check out four items on your new card. Two DVDs, two books or any combination. TV series of seasons may not be checked out the first 30 days on your card.

LEGO Challenge

September’s LEGO Challenge is to build a leaf. Children ages 3-15 are invited to participate in the monthly LEGO Challenge. If you make the challenge, please submit your photo to [email protected] by 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25. They will announce the winner on Oct. 1. Winners get a new LEGO kit.

Purdue Extension Program

Join in for a free educational program about common scams, steps you can take to protect yourself and your information and how to report scams and fraud. Has someone contacted you unexpectedly? Have they promised you something? Have they asked you to do something? Come and find out how to handle requests for personal information at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19. Registration is available at the adult circulation desk or call (574) 658-4312 to register.

Candy Bar Donations Needed

The library plans to have a week-long Halloween activity at the library, Oct. 28-Nov. 1. They would like to give the children a full-size candy bar for completing the activity. They will need a lot of candy bars. Anyone 18 and under can participate in the Halloween activity. Bring your donation to the adult circulation desk before Oct. 28.