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Library Hours 

The library is open Monday-Thursday 9 a.m. - 9 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The library will close at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 27 and will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 28 for Thanksgiving. We wish our patrons a happy, healthy holiday.

NEW Writer’s Group 

Looking for a quiet, dedicated time and place where you can write? Join the Milford Area Wordsmiths writer's group. We provide a safe place for adults (18+) to write and even share your work if you desire. All levels are welcome, from first-time writers to published authors. All genres are welcome, too, from picture books to romantasy to nonfiction. The group will meet First and Third Monday of each month (except holidays) 7 to 8:30 p.m. Drop-ins are welcome. The Milford Area Wordsmiths will be facilitated by Carol Allen, a first-time writer of children's books, lifelong bookworm, and recently retired middle-school teacher. For more information, please call 508-473-2145, ext. 2.

ESL Drop in Fall Class Schedule

Free drop-in classes for beginners are held on Tuesday and Thursday at 7 p.m. and an intermediate class is held on Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. These classes are FREE for adults and no registration is required. Classes will not be held on Tuesday, Nov. 26 or Thursday, Nov. 28. Please note that childcare is not provided and children cannot be left unattended in the library.

Aulas gratuitas para iniciantes são ministradas terças e quintas-feiras às 19h e uma aula intermediária é ministrada às quintas-feiras às 17h30. Estas aulas são GRATUITAS para adultos e não é necessária inscrição. 

As aulas não serão realizadas na terça-feira, 26 de novembro, nem na quinta-feira, 28 de novembro. Observe que não há creche e as crianças não podem ficar sozinhas na biblioteca.

Se llevan a cabo clases gratuitas sin cita previa para principiantes los martes y jueves a las 7pm y una clase intermedia los jueves a las 5:30pm. Estas clases son GRATUITAS para adultos y no es necesario registrarse. Las clases no se llevarán a cabo el martes 26 de noviembre ni el jueves 28 de noviembre. Tenga en cuenta que no se proporciona cuidado de niños y que no se puede dejar a los niños solos en la biblioteca.

Fused Glass Workshop—Wait List Only

Glass artist Deenie Pacik Guiliano of Vindauga Glass will lead a class to create custom fused glass coasters or suncatchers on Thursday, Nov. 14 from 6 - 7:30 p.m. in the Granite & Quarry Rooms. Registration is full though we’ll keep a short wait list in case of last minute cancellations.

Participants will be guided throughout the process of making these unique and beautiful pieces using Wissmach Fusible 96 COE glass including dichroic glass, chopped glass (frit) and colorful paints. Deenie then takes the pieces to her studio to be fired in the kiln and then ready for pickup at the library soon after. Registration is required and the fee for materials is $10 for members and $20 for non-members. To be added to the wait list, call the Info Desk at 508-473-2145 option 2 or email, [email protected] . This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Milford Town Library.

Artwork: Ed Iacovelli

Local artist Ed Iacovelli returns to exhibit his soul stirring pen, ink and watercolor paintings at the library throughout November. Ed, who is colorblind, began sketching over 50 years ago, inspired by the artwork of Eric Sloane, a prolific Americana landscape artist. In recent years Ed started incorporating watercolors into his work after studying with an instructor at the Hopedale Community House.

Natalie Tessicini: Entomology Display

During November, Natalie Tessicini, a Milfordian and entomology graduate student will fill the adult display case with insect specimens and educate patrons about these fascinating and incredibly diverse species. Stop by to check out Natalie’s work. 

Center Book Group

The Center Book Group will meet on Tuesday, Nov. 19 at 10 a.m. at the Milford Senior Center to discuss West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge.

Rutledge, a journalist and photographer who had previously written a history of the San Diego Zoo, based this novel on the real life cross country journey of two African giraffes following the 1938 hurricane that nearly killed them. 

Woody Nickel, a character wholly of Rutledge’s imagination, is a poor, lonely 17 year old who travels with the giraffes to ensure their safety. Along the way, Woody develops deep bonds with the animals and learns much about human nature in all its complexity. Told from Woody’s perspective as a 105 year old man decades later, the tale is a bittersweet ode to a time that shaped him for the remainder of his long life.

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] . 

The Role of the Honeybee in Our Environment

Join Kenneth Warchol, a veteran beekeeper who will share his knowledge, through a narrated visual presentation, The Role of the Honeybee in Our Environment on Tuesday, Dec.3 from 7 - 8 p.m.  

Travel right inside a beehive to better understand the mysterious social insect and the role that it plays in humanity’s survival on Earth and learn about the challenges honeybees face in our environment. Find out how we can help this insect that is essential to our own survival. This event includes a tasting of 15 different honeys from around the world.

This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Milford Town Library.

Home Delivery Service Available

The Milford Town Library offers FREE home delivery service to Milford residents with a valid library card. Volunteers deliver and return library materials on either a temporary or regular basis. 

We can deliver to private homes, assisted living facilities or nursing homes. If you or your family members can’t get to the library, let us help! To learn more, call 508-473-2145 ext. 2 or email: [email protected]

Dignity Matters: Menstrual Products Drive

During November, the library will be sponsoring a drive for menstrual and feminine care products to support the organization Dignity Matters which provides period care supplies to poor, homeless and disadvantaged teens and women. These essential items are not covered by SNAP benefits. Donations of tampons, pads, and liners can be brought in and left in the bin located inside the library. Sanitary pads are the preferred product. Dignity Matters is based in Framingham and Westborough.

Donations Needed for Gift Wrapping Station

Last year’s self-serve gift wrapping station was such a success, we’ll be bringing it back in December! We provided paper, tissues, bows, tape and tags along with space to wrap away from prying eyes. If you have any wrapping supplies to spare, we’d welcome any donations at the Information Desk.