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Send a photo of your pet dressed as a sea creature by Feb. 19 to the Milford Public Library and you might win a $50 gift card to PetSmart. Darby is shown dressed as an octopus and she looks thrilled about it.

MILFORD — Virtual Winter Story Time begins Wednesday, Feb. 2. Sign your children up for this six-week session of stories, crafts and snacks.

The library staff is offering two Virtual Story Times — one at 10:30 a.m. and the second at 1:30 p.m. Miss Trisha will be reading stories that go with the themes: Keeping Warm Outside; Keeping Warm Inside; Eskimos; Penguins and Polar Bears; Winter Sports and Children’s Author, Mo Willems. Story Time packets can be picked up the week before each storytime. You will receive an email reminder with a link to storytime and a list of things you need to complete the craft In the packet (scissors, glue, etc.). Call (574) 658-4312 and register your children for StoryTime today.

February LEGO Challenge

The February LEGO Challenge is to make an igloo. Send a picture to the email below to be considered for this month’s prize drawing. Your igloo can be big or small, or anything else you want. Use your imagination. The staff is excited to see what you make. After you’ve built your igloo, submit a photo to [email protected] by Feb. 21 for a chance to win a new LEGO kit. The winner will be picked by staff vote. No library card needed. This challenge is for children ages 18 and under.

Adult Reading Club

This year’s Adult Reading Club Theme is Oceans of Possibilities. The club is open to anyone 18 years of age and older. The library receives new books every week. It has New York Times bestsellers, mysteries, romance and more. If you aren’t sure what to read, ask one of the library staff. The staff always has recommendations. It’s simple to join the Reading Club, and it’s free to participate. For every book or ebook read or audiobook listened to, you can put your name into a weekly drawing to receive a prize. The books can be from the library or ones you have purchased privately, but it is suggested to try and read materials that are new to you.

Photo Contest

Through Feb. 19 the library is having a photo contest. This year the staff would like people to submit a photo of your pet dressed as a sea creature. Any creature you would find in the ocean is a possible costume for your pet. It can be a costume you made or one you bought. All photo entries must be submitted by 6 p.m. Feb. 19 to [email protected]. The winner will be chosen by library staff. The winner of the contest will get a $50 gift card to PetSmart.

Weather Delays and Closings

Now that it is well into the winter season, should the library need to open late or close early or all day due to inclement weather, it will be posted on its Facebook page and announced on WNDU television channel. The library strives to keep its doors open during normal business hours and only closes when it is deemed unsafe for patrons and staff to travel because of dangerous weather conditions. If the library should need to be closed, any material due back during the closing will be given an extended due date.

Friends of Milford Public Library

Mark your calendars to attend the Friends of Milford Public Library meeting at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 1, in the library’s meeting room. The Friends support library programs by raising money with book and bake sales and other fundraising endeavors. Each year they donate to the Summer Reading Program and the Milford Public Library Endowment Fund. Consider joining the Friends and supporting your local library.

Afternoon Knitting Club

Afternoon Knitting Club meets Feb 3 and 17 in the Teen area of the library. Gather at 1:30  p.m. and enjoy visiting with others while working on a knitting project. This is a fun group of knitters who would welcome new members to the group. If you have always wanted to learn how to knit, 2022 is the year to check it out.