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Saturday Hours

The library is open every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.  

Indigenous Peoples Day

The library will be closed all day on Monday, Oct. 12 in observance of Indigenous Peoples Day.

Friends Fall Booksale: Oct. 23 & 24

Don’t miss a chance to stock up on great deals on books, DVDs, puzzles, games, music and more at the Friends of the Milford Town Library Fall Booksale!  Adult books, games, puzzles are $2 each and children's and young adult items are 50 cents each. Venmo, cash, and check are all accepted at the booksale. 

The members' preview will be on Friday, Oct. 23 from 3:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. The preview is an opportunity to peruse early for the best finds. The sale is open to the public on Saturday, October 24 from 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Proceeds from the sales help fund the youth and adult summer reading programs as well as programs, lectures, concerts and other programs for all ages.

Basic annual membership may be renewed or purchased at the door for $15. Become a sponsor for $50; a benefactor for $100. Corporate memberships are $300.

National Friends of the

Library Week-Oct. 18-24

Happy #NationalFriendsofLibrariesWeek! We invite you to join Friends and become a supporter of the library if you are not already a member. 

Friends groups support libraries through fundraising, advocacy, volunteering, and so much more. The Friends of the Milford Town Library are an especially dedicated group of individuals who make our library more vibrant for everyone. 

We celebrate the entire membership and send a special salute to the Executive Board: Donna Sussman—President; William Trevett--Vice President, Leah Valente—Secretary; Michelangelo Bontempo—Treasurer; Members at Large: Pamela Belloli, Lynda Heller, Barbara Bradbury, Linda Norton, and Thomas Plain. 

Theresa Beggs: Photography

During October, local photographer Theresa Beggs returns to MTL with an exhibit of new work. Theresa's often found by Louisa Lake documenting the beauty of the natural world and connecting with other photographers, walkers, and trail visitors. 

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. Registration is not required. For more information, call the Information Desk at 508-473-2145 ext. 2. 

Mexican Tin Art Workshop

On Thursday, Oct. 8 at 6:30 p.m., celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by diving into the vibrant tradition of hojalata, Mexican tin art, celebrated for its bold colors and intricate designs. Learn techniques for cutting, scoring, and shaping thin sheets of metal. Finish your unique tin art with bold, bright colors. Open to ages 13+. Registration through the library's events calendar is required. This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Milford Town Library.

About Pop-Up Art School

Best friends and business partners Janell Scannell and Lisa Walker work and teach side-by-side in their business. Both have earned their BFA's and are certified art teachers for grades K to 8 in the state of Massachusetts. Pop up Art School has been in business for 12 years and has taught over 2,500 art programs in public libraries and council on aging centers. In addition, they provide customizable individual and collaborative projects for teambuilding and corporate events. For more information about Pop-Up Art School, visit their website: https://www.popupartschool.com/about

2 Lbs Classic Jazz Concert

Join us for an afternoon of the finest in vocal and instrumental music from the American Songbook with 2 Lbs Classic Jazz, a Boston Metrowest-based jazz quartet on Saturday, Oct. 17 at 2 p.m. The quartet features Wendy on vocals, Mike on bass guitar, Jonathan on piano, and Rachel on drums. 

This 2 Lbs Classic Jazz concert is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Milford Town Library. No registration is required for this FREE concert. 

Adult Book Club

Love reading and discussing books with others? Come join us at the 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 next meeting will be on Thursday, Oct. 15 at 7 p.m. 

The October book selection is Memorial Days by Geraldine Brooks. Bestselling historical novelist Brooks (Caleb's Crossing, The Secret Chord, March, People of the Book, Horse) recounts her journey through grief as a widow. Brooks lost her husband, the author Tony Horwitz suddenly in 2019 when he collapsed on a sidewalk in Washington, D.C on Memorial Day. 

After three decades together as a couple, Brooks needed to recalibrate and continue living without her beloved partner. Brooks later traveled to her native Australia, spending time alone on Flinders Island to mourn, reflect and process her loss. Memorial Days explores Brooks' own emotional state as well as society's expectations following death. 

Stop by the Circulation Desk to check out a copy of Memorial Days. Copies may also be available via the Libby App. 

Center Book Group 

The Center Book Group meets next on Tues., Oct. 20 at 10 a.m. at the Milford Senior Center to discuss So Far Gone by Jess Walter.

In brisk and humorous prose, Walter introduces readers to Rhys Kinnick, an environmental journalist who has been living off the grid since a 2016 Thanksgiving meltdown. Rhys retreated after assaulting his Christian Nationalist son-in-law, losing contact with his daughter and two grandchildren. 

Years later, when the grandchildren expectedly arrive at the doorstep of his remote cabin in Washington State, Rhys must re-engage with the world to find his missing daughter Bethany and prevent a religious cult from kidnapping the children. For a man who had grown accustomed to no plumbing and talking to himself, it requires him to dig deep, find his inner compass and learn how to use a smartphone.

Walter previously wrote the bestselling Beautiful Ruins, The Financial Lives of the Poets, and Citizen Vince and other novels. 

To reserve regular or large print copies, call us at 508-473-2145 ext. 2 or visit the Libby App.

Mahjong at MTL

The Mahjong group meets twice a month on select Tuesdays from 6-8 p.m. in the Quarry Room on the lower level of the library. The group welcomes players familiar with Mahjong to join other players for fun, low-stakes competition. More experienced players often share strategies and tips to improve. The group meets on select Tuesdays from 6-8 p.m. at the library in the Quarry Room. 

October & November meetings

• Oct. 13, 27

• Nov. 17, 24

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 

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 are welcome, from first-time writers to published authors. All genres are welcome, too. 

The group meets the first and third Monday of each month (except holidays) from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Drop-ins are welcome. Carol Allen, a retired middle-school teacher, writer, and book lover, serves as facilitator of the Milford Area Wordsmiths. For more information, call 508-473-2145, ext. 2. 

October & November meetings

• Oct. 5, 19

• Nov. 2, 16

Upcoming: 

Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 7 p.m.

Ted Reinstein: Greeting from Breed's Hill: Fact & Folklore on America’s 250th.

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.