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Summer Hours. The library is closed on Saturdays during the summer. Saturday hours will return after Labor Day. Weekday library hours remain the same: Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.-6 p.m. 

ESL Classes. No classes in summer, will return in September. Volverán en septiembre.

Conversation Circles, Mondays, 11 a.m. Círculos de Conversación. Practice speaking English in a small informal group in the ESL Classroom.  Practicar hablar Inglés en un grupo pequeño e informal. El círculo se reunirá todos los lunes a 11:00 am en el salón de clases de ESL.

Center Book Group, Tues., July 21, 10 a.m. Book: “Lessons in Chemistry” by Bonnie Garmus. In this delightful novel, Garmus creates a singular character in chemist Elizabeth Zott who’s working in the male dominated chemical research field in the 1960s. Elizabeth, an exacting scientist, suffers no fools. She finds an unexpected love, navigates her way as a single mother and a reluctant (then much beloved) cooking show host. Elizabeth fights for her work to be recognized as her own and not be co-opted by male colleagues. 

Garmus worked as an editor and copywriter for scientific publications. Lessons in Chemistry was inspired by her real-world experience in the workplace. 

Newcomers are always welcome to attend the discussions. To reserve a copy of the book or to learn more about the Center Book Group, call 508-473-2145 ext. 2. 

Milford Town Library Adult Book Club, July 16, 7 p.m. Book: “North Woods” by Daniel Mason. For ages 18 and older. This book was a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award in 2023. This historical novel, set in western Massachusetts, traces the inhabitants of a house over many centuries. Mason honors both the human and animal home dwellers as well as the land itself. In an interview with NPR, Mason spoke about writing about an old house, “Gives me a lot of solace, not only a connection to people around me at a particular period of time, but the sense of a connection to the people and plants and animals who went before me.”

Copies of the book are available at the circulation desk, or check out on the Libby app. Questions? Call 508-473-2145 ext. 2 or email [email protected].

World Cup Watch Party, July 15, 3:30 p.m. Join us for a community watch party for the World Cup Semi-Finals. The game will be shown on the lower level in the Granite & Quarry Rooms. All ages are welcome. Light refreshments will be served. 

Mahjong, July 21, Aug. 4, Aug. 18., 6-8 p.m. A Mahjong group meets twice a month at the Milford Town Library. This group welcomes players familiar with Mahjong 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. Those who are interested can attend any of the meetings. Mahjong sets are provided. For more information call 508-473-2145 ext. 2.

Milford Area Wordsmiths, July 20, Aug. 3, Aug. 17, 7-8:30 p.m. Looking for a quiet, dedicated time and place where you can write? 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 and genres are welcome, from first-time writers to published authors. Drop-ins are welcome. For more information, call 508-473-2145, ext. 2.  

The Friends Bookstore and Book Table sale, ongoing. Find your next summer read at bargain prices, replenished weekly. 

Puzzle Community, ongoing. Be a part of the Puzzle Community and bring order to a small part of the world. We always have a jigsaw puzzle or two in progress in the adult services area. 

Miniature artwork needed

for little art gallery

Are you crafty? Milford Town Library is now accepting your artwork in miniature for the Free Little Art Gallery (FLAG) located in the library garden. Simply bring your small drawing, painting, sculpture, and open the blue doors and add your artwork. You can take any art that appeals to you. In turn, your artwork may be taken by someone who visits the FLAG.

The FLAG is sponsored by the Milford Cultural Council. Sometimes the Council shares artwork from other towns, cities, and states as well.

Questions? Please contact the council at  [email protected].