Lloyd Tanner (café table), Phil Waddle, Robert Marquart and Kevin Dwyer enjoy the new laptops and some of the furniture purchased by the ARPA Grant. This project is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the American Rescue Plan Act, administered by the Indiana State Library. Photo provided by Milford Public Library.

News Release

MILFORD — Will you read books on the road? Will you read books you download? Will you read books here or there? You can read books anywhere. Milford Public Library is celebrating Children’s Book Week, May 2-7.

No matter how you like to read, or which books are your favorites, join the Milford Public Library staff in celebrating the 102nd annual Children’s Book Week. This year’s theme is “How Do You Book?” and the staff is excited about the idea of using reading as an active way to engage the world.

During this week, take a moment to start conversations about books with the children in your life: Where is the best place to read a book? What types of books do you like to read the most? Why is reading fun? There are so many different ways to enjoy a good book!

And of course, what better way to celebrate Children’s Book Week than with some awesome prizes. Every day during the week of May 2-7, the library will be giving away a stuffed toy and a book to one lucky winner. Be sure to visit the children’s department in the library in order to enter the prize drawing.

Virtual Spring Story Time

Virtual Spring Story Time theme this week is “Mother’s Day Tea: Llama, Llama Loves His Mama.” Join the staff at Milford Public Library via ZOOM at 10:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 4. Be sure to pick up a craft packet for your child the week before so they can make a craft with Miss Maria.

You can register your children for the Spring session of storytime by calling (574) 658-4312 or stopping by the children’s department. You will be given a link with a meeting number so you can join the ZOOM meeting. Virtual Story Time lasts about 45 minutes including craft and snack time. Reading to your children is one of the most important things you can do as a parent. Call or stop by soon and register your children.

May Lego Challenge

May’s LEGO challenge is to build an alien. Use your imagination. The staff is so excited to see what you make. After you’ve built your alien, submit a photo to [email protected] by May 25 for a chance to win a new LEGO kit. The winner will be picked by staff vote. No library card is needed. This challenge is for children ages 18 and under.