Painting “Forever By Your Side” by Goshen artist Don Sheline, on display for silent auction in the adult department of the Milford Public Library. InkFreeNews photo provided by Milford Public Library.

News Release

MILFORD — The Friends of the Milford Public Library are conducting a silent auction for the painting pictured above, titled “Forever By Your Side” by artist Don Sheline of Goshen. The proceeds from this painting will go to help the Friends Group support the library.

The painting is on display for viewing in the adult department of the library. Don created this remembrance of a family together in “Dad’s Garage”, but without Dad. They look at the items in the garage and remember him in their hearts and minds. This is a wonderful tribute to a lost loved one. Bids will be accepted on the painting until Saturday, Oct. 16.

Story Time (Virtual) at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 6

Join the library on ZOOM for this week’s story time, “Whoo Likes Story Time?”. Can anyone guess what the theme is about? If the guess was owls, that’s correct. And whooo doesn’t love those big eyed silent fliers? Join Miss Trisha as she reads stories about owls, their life as nocturnal animals and the things they do while people sleep.

Those in attendance will make an owl craft and have a snack together. Story time is a free program for children ages 3-6. Sign up at the children’s circulation desk today to receive the ZOOM link. Make-and-take craft packets for story time will be available for pick up at the children’s circulation desk prior to the session. No library card needed.

Knitting Club from 1:30-3:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 7

Fall is here and it’s a great time to start knitting winter scarves or work on halloween projects. Join the knitting club at the library in the teen area on Thursday, Oct. 7. The club meets the first and third Thursday every month from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Knitting club is for anyone interested in knitting, whether done it for years or want to learn.

The club is more than happy to teach beginners. Attendance is open so all may come for one session, a month, or every meeting. Bring materials and projects currently being worked on and enjoy the company of other knitting enthusiasts. All experience levels welcome. No library card needed.

October Lego Challenge

In the spirit of Halloween, for this month, the library is challenging the crew to build a pumpkin out of Legos. The pumpkin can be 2D or 3D, it can have a face or not, it could be big or little. Get creative and use imagination, the library is excited to see what is created.

After building the Lego pumpkins, submit a photo to [email protected] by Monday, Oct. 25 for a chance to win a new Lego kit. Staff will then vote for the winning submission and the winner will be announced. No library card needed. For ages 18 and under.