September is Card Sign-up Month At Milford Library
News release
MILFORD — Did you know that September is National Library Card Sign Up Month? This is the month when librarians can shamelessly talk about all the amazing things that libraries offer to our communities and oh, is there a lot to talk about. Why should you get a library card?
First of all, the Milford Public Library offers many of the traditional items you’d expect to find at a library – tons of books, audio books, movies, music CDs, and magazines. The library is constantly getting new materials added to the collection. It often gets brand new movies and books shortly after they are released. MPL also has a great collection of magazines — everything from Consumer Reports and Kiplinger’s to Magnolia Journal, Cooking with Paula Deen and American Essence. The library even has fun-shaped cake pans available for check out.
Besides the large collection of resources, MPL also offers many great services. The library offers both black and white as well as color printing from either your own device, or one of the MPL laptops, which are available to use for free. Plus, did you know that it also offers faxing service, scanning, and laminating? MPL also has a notary on staff, so if you need a document notarized, call for that service. Besides all of that, the library also offers free WiFi and lots of comfy seating to use while reading, getting online, or just to socialize for a bit.
How do you get a library card? Milford Public Library serves Van Buren and East Jefferson townships in Kosciusko County, so if you already live in one of these townships, you are eligible for a library card. Anyone over the age of 6 can come to the library and fill out a library card application; those under 18 must have a parent or guardian sign the application though. Adults must bring a photo ID and something that shows their current address in order to apply for a card. If you live outside MPL’s tax district, you can still pay for a library membership. A one-year membership at the Milford Public Library costs $60 and gives you access to all the perks of a normal resident library membership. Also, all teachers and students in the Wawasee school district are eligible for a free MPL library card no matter where they live.
So what are you waiting for? Now is the perfect time to sign up for a Milford Public Library card. If you are not convinced yet, come back next week for more reasons why you need an MPL library card in your wallet.
Friends of the Library
Maybe you already know and love the Milford Public Library and are looking for a way to get involved. If so, consider joining the Friends of the Library.
The Friends of the Library are a nonprofit group that is dedicated to raising funds for the Milford Public Library. Every year, they help fund the summer reading program as well as other library programs. In order to raise funds, the Friends of the Library hosts several book sales, including the continuous book sale in the library basement, as well as bake sales, rummage sales, and other events. If you are interested in learning more about Friends of the Library or if you would like to join, talk to a library clerk, or call (574) 658-4312.
The Friends of the Library will be holding a rummage sale Sept. 14-17 to raise funds to help support the library. They are currently looking for donations of items in good condition to be sold at the rummage sale. A wide variety of items will be accepted, however, they cannot take large appliances, TVs, mattresses, car seats, or baby beds. If you have items to donate, bring them to Apostolic Church Fellowship Hall from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 14-15.