Family Summer Story Time begins Friday, June 10th at 10am or 11am. Our guest storytellers are pictured above. Register to attend Family Summer Story Time at the Children’s circulation desk today! In front left to right: Melinda Roose and Dorothy Haney. In back left to right: Janna Stollery, Maureen Haab, Margaret Cousins, Malea Johnson, Carol Haab, and Julie Frew.

By MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF

MILFORD — Upcoming programs and events at Milford Public Library:

Food & Fun Day: Yummy Treats!

All are invited to the first of three Food and Fun days this summer! On June 15, discover how to make Ants on a Log, Fruit & Cheese Kabobs, and Spider Crackers. There are four sessions to attend on June 15. Sign up for a session at 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., or 4:30 p.m. at the Children’s circulation desk. Sessions fill up fast, so come in and get signed up for Yummy Treats!

Teen Event: Table Tennis Tournament

Teens, bring your friends for a Table Tennis Tournament on June 16 at 2pm in the library meeting room. Invite your friends to play Table Tennis and compete to be a Table Tennis Champion. Afterwards, enjoy some refreshments. Even if you have never played ping pong, you are invited to participate. Did you know that Table Tennis is a Summer Olympic sport? Test your skills at the library on June 16^th! 

Family Summer Story Time: Munch, Munch, Munch

Join us for our second week of Family Summer Story Time at 10 a.m. or 11 a.m. Friday, June 17. Bring the whole family to listen to Guest Storyteller Margaret Cousins as she reads stories about “Munch, Munch, Munch.” Margaret will show you a great cook book called “Kids Cook” by Betty Crocker that each family will get to take home with them that day. After Margaret reads stories, enjoy making a great craft and eating a nutritious snack. This summer your family can earn up to eight free books just by attending each of the family summer story times. Families may sign up at the Children’s circulation desk.

Father’s Day

Milford Public Library wants to wish every father a Happy Fathers Day on June 19. Fathers have such a great role in a person’s life, so head on into the library this week and get some books about fathers. Some books to read to your little ones to celebrate the way Dads teach us, laugh with us, help us and share our adventures are: “Froggy’s Day with Dad” by Jonathan London, “We Love Our Dad” by Jan Berenstain, “A Day with Daddy” by Louise Gikow, “Me and Dad” by Maria Catherine, and “Daddy will be There” by Lois G. Grambling. Come on in and get books to celebrate Dads! 

Summer Reading Program

This year’s reading themes are: “Get in the Game, READ!” for teens, going into sixth grade through graduating seniors, and “On Your Mark, Get Set…READ!” for children, preschool through fifth grade. June 6 is the first day to sign up to participate in the summer reading program. Learn about our events by asking for a Summer Reading Brochure at either circulation desk. The brochure is filled with all the information you need to make plans for a fun and exciting summer. Earn prizes and have fun with your friends while reading books! We love to promote reading and encourage everyone to attend the special events we have planned this year. With such an active, exhilarating program planned, you will definitely have fun this summer! We hope to see you at the library!