Reindeer Randy talks about rabbits being adaptable to cold weather. Photo provided by Milford Public Library.

News Release

MILFORD — The Milford Public Library hosted Silly Safari’s Animals of the North Pole show at the Milford Community Building Thursday, Dec. 7. Over 100 people were in attendance. Reindeer Randy brought a tortoise, a giant frog, a crow, a lizard and a dog. At the end of the program, he brought in Noel, the reindeer. Every child was given a red plastic reindeer as they left the program. The red reindeer were donated by Milford Food Bank.

December LEGO Challenge

December’s LEGO Challenge is to build a Christmas tree. The last day to submit a photo is 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 26. If your creation is chosen as the best Christmas tree, you win a new LEGO set. Send your photo to [email protected]. If you win, you take home a new LEGO kit.

Holiday Reading

In the mood for a great holiday read? The library has added several great titles to their collection. For the younger crowd, they have “Turkey Claus” by Wendi Silvano; “Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Sleigh” by Mo Willems; “Count to Sleep Christmas” by Adam Gamble; “Is This … Winter?” by Helen Yoon; “Juniper’s Christmas” by Eoin Colfer; and “Out Cold: A Little Bruce Book” by Ryan T. Higgins.

The adult fiction collection now has “A Christmas to Remember” by Beverly Jenkins; “Christmas Vanishing” by Anne Perry; “Mistletoe Countess” by Pepper Basham and “Unleashed Holiday” by Victoria Schade. Adult nonfiction has “Beautiful Boards: 50 amazing snack boards for any occasion” by Maegan Brown and “House + Love = Home: Creating Warm, Intentional Spaces for a Beautiful Life” by Jenny Marrs.

They also have several magazine subscriptions that have December issues filled with recipes, decorating ideas and crafts. Look for American Farmhouse Style and Reader’s Digest. If you are stumped about someone’s gift or how to decorate for the holidays, the library is the place to go.

Reindeer Randy brings Noel, the reindeer, to the Milford Community Building to meet Milford residents. Photo provided by the library.