By Reference Department

Library Closed Monday,

Feb. 20 for Presidents Day.

AARP Tax Program

Appointments are now available for free income tax filing for senior citizens and lower income individuals. AARP preparers are able to assist with filing taxes for 2022, 2021 and 2020. Please note a separate appointment is needed for each tax year. Call 508-473-2145 ext. 219 to make an appointment or for more information.

Tax Forms Now Available

The federal and state fax form that have arrived are available on the Grab & Go Table located at the library entrance, between the double doors.

Oil Paintings: Angelo 

Falcone

During February we’re pleased to have local artist Angelo Falcone return to exhibit his beautiful landscapes. Angelo is affiliated with the Atelier Artists group.

Center Book Group

The Center Book Group will meet next on Tuesday, March 21 at the Milford Senior Center to discuss The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell by Robert Dugoni. 

This coming of age novel features a boy born with red pupils due to an eye condition. He’s bullied by classmates and grows up to become an ophthalmologist who is devoted to his patients and their struggles. 

To reserve a copy or to learn more about the Center Book Group, please call the Information Desk at 508-473-2145, ext. 219 or email Anne at [email protected]. 

Cookbook Club 

The Cookbook Group will meet on Wednesday, February 15 at 7 p.m. in the Children’s Program Room to try recipes from Pasta Revolution: by America’s Test Kitchen. Place a copy on hold at the Information Desk in person or by calling 508-473-2145 ext. 219. If interested in becoming a member, email the Reference Department at [email protected]. 

The Contemporary Book 

The Contemporary Book Group will discuss The Guncle by Steven Rowley on Wednesday, February 22 at 7 p.m. in the Children’s Program Room. 

In this heartwarming novel, Patrick (aka Gay Uncle Patrick GUP) suddenly must become guardian of his niece and nephew. Patrick soon discovers that being an uncle is different than being a parent. 

To reserve a copy of Guncle or for more info, call Shelley at 508-473-2145, ext. 223 or email [email protected].

ESL Drop in Classes

Drop-In ESL Classes meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 p.m. in the ESL classroom on the lower level. No registration is necessary. Students should bring a pad of paper and a pen or pencil to take notes.

We have also created a Facebook Group that students can join to learn more. It's a place for tutors and students to communicate. 

Citizenship Preparation: Spring Session

Active Citizen, a free citizenship preparation program taught by Instructor Atef Sorial returns for the spring session with a new day and time. Classes meet on Tuesday from 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. in the ESL Classroom on the lower level of the library. 

Adult students must be nearing their residency requirements in order to enroll in the course. Guidance and approval will be given by the Instructor. 

For more information, please call Anne Berard at 508-473--2145 ext. 219 or email [email protected]. 

Love Local, Read Local

During February, the round table display near new fiction will be devoted to books by either Milford or Massachusetts authors. This theme aligns with the Massachusetts Center for the Book’s 2023 Reading Challenge. 

Coming soon:

The Friends of the Milford Town Library will welcome Sheryl Faye performing as Ruth Bader Ginsburg in I Dissent! on Tuesday, March 28 at 7 p.m.

Catherine Marenghi will be part of the Shawna Foundation Library Poetry Tour on Wednesday, April 5 at 7 p.m.

Libia Goncalves will offer an acrylic floral painting workshop on Tuesday, April 11 at 7 p.m. There will be a small materials fee and the workshop is open for ages 13 and older.

Eric the Plant Guy will present a cannabis growing workshop on Saturday, April 22 at 1 p.m. This event is 21+

Matt York will perform songs by and tell stories about Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Kris Kristofferson & Willie Nelson on Saturday, May 6 at 1 p.m.