FEBRUARY 2014

Library Programs

Genealogy, 2/3—1PM, Monday

Genealogy, 2/4—7PM, Tuesday

Library Board Meeting, 2/5—7:30PM, Wednesday

Origami Hearts, 2/6—2PM, Thurs.

Movie Monday, 2/10—2PM, Mon.

Dating After 40, 2/10—7PM, Mon.

Intro to Facebook, 2/11—11AM, Tuesday

Retirement-Ready or Not, 2/12—2PM, Wednesday

Romance Book Group, 2/13—10AM, Thursday

Evening Adult Book Group, 2/18—7PM, Tuesday

CT Job Works, 2/19—10AM, Wed.

Affordable Care Act, 2/19—7PM, Wednesday

Movie Monday, 2/24—2PM, Mon.

Intro to Word, 2/26—6PM, Wednesday

Classic Book Group, 2/27—10AM, Thursday

Card Making, 2/27—2PM, Thurs.

Children’s Programs

Sparky’s Puppets, 2/1—11AM, Saturday

Little Scientists, 2/1—2PM, Sat.

Preschool Storytime, 2/3, 10, 24—10AM, Monday

Preschool Storytime, 2/4, 11, 18, 25 —10AM, Tuesday

Toddler Time, 2/5, 12, 19, 26—10AM & 11AM, Wednesday

Invention Convention Prep, 2/8—10AM (K-2) or 12:30PM (3-5), Saturday

Music Together, 2/12—6PM, Wednesday

Rainbow Loom©, 2/14—2PM, Friday

Kids Book Club!, 2/15—11AM (K-2) or 2:30PM (Grades 3 & up), Saturday

Invention Convention Prep, 2/22—11AM (K-2) or 12:30PM (3-5), Saturday

Other Programs

Quilting and Knitting, 2/7, 14, 21, 28—1PM, Friday

DCF Program, 2/25—6PM, Tues.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

FEBRUARY PROGRAMS

Happenings at the Milford Public Library

Programs

Programs/Book Groups

GENEALOGY*

Monday, Feb. 3 @ 1PM DNA—How it can help you in

your research.

Tuesday, Feb. 4 @ 7PM Scrapbooking—Having fun with family

photographs.

~Both presented by Greg Thompson

COMPUTER CLASSES

INTRO TO FACEBOOK

Tuesday, Feb. 11 @ 11AM This class will be an introduction to Facebook. Learn how to create an

account and add your friends. Basic PC skills are needed to attend.

Please call 203-783-3292 to register.

BASIC WORD PROCESSING

Wednesday, Feb. 26 @ 6PM

For those who already know how to

use a computer, but want to learn

how to use word processing soft-

ware. Call 203-783-3292 to register.

BOOK GROUPS

ROMANCE BOOK

CLUB

Thursday, Feb. 13 @ 10AM

A talk with local author Joan Wolf.

EVENING BOOK GROUP

Tuesday, Feb. 18 @ 7PM

The Book Thief

by Marcus Zusak

CLASSIC BOOK DISCUSSION

Thursday, Feb. 27 @ 10AM

A Doll’s House

by Henrik Ibsen

MOVIE MONDAYS

Monday, Feb. 10 @ 2PM

Alfred Hitchcock’s

Strangers on a Train

Monday, Feb. 24 @ 2PM

Alfred Hitchcock’s Rope

WE WILL BE CLOSED FOR

PRESIDENTS’ DAY:

Monday,

2/17/14 Please use

bookdrops

for returns.

CT JOBWORKS

Wednesday, Feb. 19 @ 10AM

A job networking group.

*GENEROUSLY FUNDED BY THE FOML

THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT

Wednesday, Feb. 19 @ 7PM

Presented by Universal Health Care

Foundation of CT.

CRAFTING

ORIGAMI HEARTS*

Thursday, Feb. 6 @ 2PM

Please call 203-783-3307

to register.

CARD MAKING*

Thursday, Feb. 27 @ 2PM

Please call 203-783-3307

7 TIPS TO DATING AFTER 40*

Monday, Feb. 10 @ 7PM

Presented by Ronnie Ryan,

CT’s premier dating coach.

SNOWDATE: Monday, March 3

RETIREMENT—

READY OR NOT

Wednesday, Feb. 12 @ 2PM

Presented by Jim Lambert.

LIBRARY HOURS

ADULT

M, T, W: 10AM-8:30PM

Th, Sat: 10AM-5PM Fri: 1PM-5PM

CHILDREN’S

M, T, W: 10AM-8PM

Th, Sat: 10AM-5PM

Fri: 1PM-5PM

PASSPORT OFFICE By Appointment —

203-783-3307

Hours:

Tuesday,

4PM—8PM

Saturday,

10AM—2PM

Department Phone

Numbers:

Circulation —

203-783-3304

Reference—

203-783-3292

Children’s—

203-783-3312

Please note

there are

2 bookdrops:

Upper Level—

to the right of the en-

trance

Lower Level—

to the left of the

entrance

MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY www.milfordlibrary.org

Children’s Programs Children’s Programs

Children’s Corner! Need info? Call us! 203-783-3312

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME, AGES 3 & UP

Mondays & Tuesdays @ 10AM

Come to the library and enjoy stories, a craft and new friends!

For ages 3 and up with a caregiver. Mondays storytimes are provided in part by Great Beginnings Preschool.

TODDLER TIME,

AGES 2 & UNDER

Wednesdays @ 10AM & 11AM

Let’s sing, share finger plays and read stories in a relaxed &

friendly environment. For ages 2 & under with a caregiver.

KIDS BOOK CLUB!

Saturday, Feb. 15

@ 11AM (Grades K-2)

& 2:30PM (Grades 3 & up)

Join new friends at the library book club

just for you! This month, we will read

stories of kindness & good deeds. To-

gether we will share the story, SOME-

BODY LOVES YOU MR. HATCH, take

part in fun activities & create a kindness

chain for display in the Library. This

book club is suitable for all reading lev-

els. Register in the Children’s Dept.

EXHIBITS: Gallery—

Richard Stabell Display Cases—

Milford Historical Society

INVENTION CONVENTION PREP!

Saturday, Feb. 8

This five-session program is to pre-

pare students K-5 to participate in

the upcoming Milford Invention

Convention on Saturday, April 5, 2014.

Brought to you by the Milford Education

Foundation & the MPL.

Session #2 ~ Take it Apart!:

Saturday, February 8 at:

10AM (K-2) and 12:30PM (3-5)

What makes an alarm clock buzz or a

toaster pop? “Recycle” that broken appli-

ance—bring it to the Library to take apart

& learn. You must bring an item for disas-

sembly, basic tools AND AN ADULT.

Session #3 ~ The Invention Process:

Saturday, February 22 at:

11AM (K-2) and 12:30PM (3-5)

Ask a question, make a prediction, test

your ideas. Learn about the invention

process, how to come up with an idea and

make it come to life!

For more info & to register—

email: workshops@

milfordinventionconvention.com

SPARKY’S PUPPETS

PRESENTS:

STORIES FROM SNOWY

LANDS*

Saturday, Feb. 1 @ 11AM

Celebrate winter with Sparky’s puppets!

Sparky’s Puppets dramatize favorite

children’s stories with colorful hand

puppets, lively humor & plenty of audi-

ence participation

LITTLE SCIENTISTS*

Saturday, Feb. 1 @ 2PM

Ever wonder “Why is It Cold Out-

side?” Join us for a hands-on look

at the science of chilly weather &

discover the answer! Registration re-

quired & space is limited.

MUSIC TOGETHER*

Wednesday, Feb. 12 @ 6PM

Come & experience the joy of

family music with a free demon-

stration. This is an opportunity for care-

givers & children ages 0-5 to share mu-

sic, instruments and movement together.

Children of all abilities are welcome.

Space is limited. Register in the Chil-

dren’s Department or call 203-783-3312.

RAINBOW LOOM© MEET-UP

Friday, Feb. 14 @ 2PM

Bring your Rainbow Looms© and

bands to the Library and learn

new bracelet patterns or share

your expertise with new friends.

Rainbow Loom© newbies

and experts welcome!

*GENEROUSLY FUNDED BY THE FOML