Library adult summer reading program runs through Sept. 4

The Milford Town Library’s adult summer reading program is going on now through Sept. 4. 

This year's theme is "Plant a Seed, Read" and they're gamifying their reading logs to help you have some fun, while exploring food, gardening, and stories that connect us to our local culture and history! Everyone who participates will win a prize, but the more you participate, the more tickets you will earn to put toward our "Plant a Seed, Read" prize drawings. To join in, you can visit the Information Desk to pick up your "Milfordland" Garden Path Log, OR print the sheet from our website, www.milfordtownlibrary.org. 

As part of the program, there will be several in-person events for you to enjoy. Check our calendar page for details and to register for:

-  Wed., July 15, 6 p.m., Family Nature Walk at Louisa Lake with Author Brad Timm, collaborative event with Youth Services department

-  Tues., July 21, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., "Ask a Gardener" with Greenleaf Garden Club  

-  Aug. 11, 7-8 p.m., local flower arranging workshop with Greenleaf Garden Club 

How it works 

Much like a real garden path where you can meander or take a direct route, complete the Milfordland Garden Path in the order you choose. Rules for colored squares are on the reverse side of the Milfordland Garden Path board.

Finish four squares of any color to receive your first ticket. By completing the main part of the Garden Path using both Central St. Bridge and Pink Granite Pass, you’ll earn four tickets to distribute amongst whichever prize drawings you choose. By also completing squares 4-7 and/or 21-24 (skipping Central St. Bridge and/or Pink Granite Pass), you will earn bonus tickets (4 per path section, up to 8).

You can present your Milfordland Log at the Information Desk for verification and ticket(s). All Milfordland logs must be submitted prior to our 6 p.m. closing time on Fri., Sept. 4. Prize drawings and winner notification will take place Tues., Sept. 8. Prizes can be picked up at the Information Desk anytime during regular library hours, through Fri., Sept. 18. Prizes not picked up will be awarded to another winner.

Prizes

Participating. Submit your name to the Information Desk and you’ll earn:

-  1 “Book Bucks” certificate to spend at the Friends Bookstore (located next to the grandfather clock on the Library’s main floor)

-  A packet of wildflower seeds to use during the course of the Adult Summer Reading Program

Finishing the Milfordland Garden Path. Finish four squares of any color to receive your first ticket. Using both Central St. Bridge & Pink Granite Pass (skipping squares 4-7 and 21-24) to complete the path earns you 4 tickets. Completing squares 4-7 and/or 21-24 will earn you 4 more tickets for each path section (up to 8 additional tickets). You may apply your tickets toward any of our three “Plant a Seed, Read” Prize Drawings:

-  Prize 1: Books & Beans. Friends of Milford Town Library reusable tote bag, filled with an assortment of titles for all reading tastes, along with a $50 gift certificate from our friends at Blooming Hearts Roastery.

-  Prize 2: Farm to Table. A $75 gift certificate from our friends at UxLocale in Uxbridge. Specializing in wood-fired pizza, pasta, and nightly Mediterranean-inspired specials.

-  Prize 3: Plant Your Own Patch. A $75 gift certificate to Kelly's Farm in Upton. Locally grown fruit, vegetables, plants, flowers, pumpkins and Christmas trees, plus an ever-changing variety of local products and baked goods from their farm store.

If you have questions about the program, or if you need any help finding books to read, feel free to ask the Librarians at the Information Desk! You can also email [email protected] or call us at 508-473-2145 Option 2.

Best of luck. 

This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Milford Town Library, and supported by our friends at Blooming Hearts Roastery, Kelly's Farm, and the UxLocale!