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AARP Tax Aide Program

The AARP Tax Aide Program returns this year to help seniors and low-income individuals file their income tax returns for free. Appointments are available on Saturdays starting continuing until April 4, 2025. To schedule an appointment, please call the Information Desk at 508-473-2145 ext. 2. Trained volunteer preparers will be able to complete returns for the tax years 2025, 2024 and 2023. Please note that separate appointments are required for each tax year.

Tax Forms 

Federal and state tax forms are available in the library lobby on the Grab & Go table. Please take only what you and your family will need. Federal tax forms can also be found online at irs.gov. State tax forms can be found online at mass.gov, at MassTaxConnect. 

NEW! Adult Book Club!

Come join us at the new Milford Town Library Adult Book Club! Designed for readers 18 and older, our meetings take place on the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. The first meeting will be on Thursday, March 19. The March book selection is Maybe You Should Talk To Someone by Lori Gottlieb. This bestselling memoir by psychotherapist Gottlieb explores how therapy can deepen our understanding of ourselves and our shared humanity. 

Center Book Group

The Center Book Group meets next on Tuesday, March 17 at 10 a.m. at the Milford Senior Center to discuss Three Days in June by Anne Tyler. Tyler's been crafting quietly, astute novels for decades and this 2025 title about Gail Baines, a 61-year-old recently fired mother of the bride, continues that tradition. To reserve regular or large print copies, call us at 508-473-2145 ext. 2 or visit the Libby App.

English Classes 

The library offers free drop-in classes for adults who want to learn and improve their English. Beginner classes are held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7 - 8 p.m. An intermediate class is held on Thursdays from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Classes are held on the lower level of the library in the ESL Classroom. For more information, please call 508-473-2145 ext. 2. 

Las clases gratuitas sin cita previa para adultos que quieran aprender y mejorar su inglés comienzan el martes 14 de enero de 2025. Las clases para principiantes se llevan a cabo los martes y jueves por la noche de 7 a 8 p.m. Una clase intermedia se lleva a cabo los jueves de 5:30 a 6:30 p.m. Las clases se llevan a cabo en el nivel inferior de la biblioteca en el aula de ESL. No es necesario registrarse. Para obtener más información, llame al mostrador de información al 508-473-2145 x 2.

As aulas presenciais gratuitas para adultos que desejam aprender e melhorar seu inglês começam na terça-feira, 14 de janeiro de 2025. As aulas para iniciantes são ministradas nas noites de terça e quinta, das 19h às 20h. Uma aula intermediária é ministrada às quintas-feiras, das 17h30 às 18h30. As aulas são ministradas no nível inferior da biblioteca, na sala de aula ESL. O registro não é necessário. Para obter mais informações, ligue para o balcão de informações em 508-473-2145 x 2. 

VIRTUAL: The History of Carole King  Monday, March 16, 2 - 3 p.m.

Carole King was writing pop hits in her teens. “Will You Still Love Me,” “Up On The Roof,” “The Loco-Motion,” “One Fine Day.” This alone would be the basis of a standout career. Carole’s fortunes however explode in 1971 with the release of her solo album “Tapestry.” It was #1 for 4 months and stayed on the album chart for over 6 years! More and even bigger hits. Led by Gary Wenstrup, who has taught courses on the Beatles, Simon & Garfunkel and Motown Records for the Continuing Education Departments of College of DuPage and Oakton (IL) Community College. Wenstrup has lectured at over 80 public libraries. Besides being featured on radio broadcasts and in newspaper articles, he is also a reoccurring guest on the widely respected podcast “Something About The Beatles.” To register for this virtual program, visit the library’s events calendar. 

Scrunch-Paint a Silk Scarf with Gariné Arakelian  Monday, March 30, 6:30 - 7:45 p.m. 

Registration is required! Please visit our calendar page to reserve your space. 

Exclusive workshop on creating stunning “tie-dye style” silk scarves with no experience necessary! During the workshop, we will provide step-by-step instructions for a creative process that will leave you with a wearable masterpiece. Each participant will leave with a beautiful silk scarf masterpiece.  

Research Your Italian Roots  

Dr. Noel Bon Tempo offers free consultations to those who want to research their Italian Ancestry. A retired pediatrician and co-founder of the Milford Free Clinic, Dr. Bon Tempo graduated from the University of Bologna Medical School in 1968 and lived in Italy for many years. Fluent in Italian, and an avid researcher of his own ancestry, Dr. Bon Tempo loves helping others navigate the many tools and records available to discover and document their own Italian family trees. To arrange a consultation with Dr. Bon Tempo, please call 508-473-2145 ext. 2 or email ([email protected]) the Reference Department at the Milford Town Library.  

Mahjong @ MTL 

A Mahjong group meets twice a month at the Milford Town Library. This group welcomes players familiar to Mahjong to join for enjoyment of the game, not for high stakes competition! The group meets on select Tuesdays from 6 - 8 p.m. at the library in the Quarry Room.  

 March & April meetings:   

• March 17, March 31 

• April 14, April 28 

Those who are interested can attend any of the meetings. Mahjong sets are provided. Questions? Please call the Information Desk at 508-473-2145 ext. 2. 

Milford Area Wordsmiths  

Join the Milford Area Wordsmiths writers' 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. The group meets the first and third Monday of each month (except holidays) from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Drop-ins are welcome. For more information, please call 508-473-2145, option 2. March & April Meetings: March 16, April 6, April 20. 

Tea and Book Tasting 

On Saturdays from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., stop by the adult services area to sample some autumnal teas and peruse seasonal books. The self-serve pop-up tea station can be found in our cozy reading nook on the main level, tucked behind the DVD section, across from the graphic novels. 

Ongoing: Find great deals on gently used books for children, teens and adults at the Friends Book Store and book table, replenished weekly. 

Donations for the Daily Bread Food Pantry can be dropped off in the blue bin by the Friends book table.  

Community Puzzle Tables are always available in the adult services area.