It is always great fun to be able to announce something that is exciting. But first, let me lead up to the big announcement by letting you know what is going to take place during the month of May, 2013.

The library has been planning for some time an event that will take place during the weeks of May1-24 next year. "Our New Milford, an American Town" is a month-long program focused on the history of New Milford. A variety of speakers and program topics are scheduled and will be open to everyone. Many of the programs are designed for people of all ages with the majority to be held here at the library.  Full Story 

The end of the year is going to be busy at NMPL, so make sure you set aside some time for these spectacular programs!

October is a spooky, dreamy sort of month, so we are exploring both those scenarios. On Wednesday, October 17th at 6:30 pm, we are proud to partner with the New Milford Historical Society to present a one-woman show by Virginia Wolf, entitled Panic In Connecticut: Accused Witches Have Their Say. "Panic in Connecticut ... is a realistic glimpse into daily life during a little understood part of our history. It is a superb theatrical performance by Ms. Wolf. And it is a cautionary tale - still valid today - about the importance of tolerance and the danger of gossip."  --George Linkletter, Citizen News Full Story

To attend any of the following programs, please register at the NMPL Children's Department, 860-355-1191, ext. 204.

On Saturday, Nov. 3, NMPL will be celebrating "Connecticut Loves to Read Day". This event, co-sponsored by the Northwest Reading Council, will feature a puppet show, story time and other fun reading related events here at NMPL. As of press time, we are still working on the final details, so please watch the NMPL website www.newmilfordlibrary.org or the Children's Department Facebook page for more information on this event. Full Story

By now many of you have heard that NMPL is a Family Search Affiliate Library. For those interested in Genealogy and discovering more about their ancestors this announcement is exciting news. The process for ordering microfilm is uncomplicated and could result in a fascinating family find.

To search for information and request films you need only an Internet connection and your credit or debit card. Begin by going to http://www.familysearch.org/films. You will need to set up an account and select a library where you want the films to be sent. Select New Milford Public Library as your default affiliate library. You may then search and select the films you want. The costs for ordering are determined by location and are displayed before an order is placed.  Full Story

After years of struggling with our old microfilm/microfiche readers New Milford Public Library is pleased to announce the addition of the ScanPro 2000 digital reader. The ScanPro is user friendly, however we request first time users ask a librarian for assistance. Familiar icons and labels show the user how to select, load and position the film/fiche. Users can adjust brightness and contrast levels as well as zoom to the desired magnification level.  Full Story

To register for the following programs/events, please call 860-355-1191 x204 or email vfisher@biblio.org.

Book Buddies Wanted

NMPL is pairing up 5th -12th grade young adult patrons with younger children (ages 4-8) to become Book Buddies. Meet ½ hour per week with your choice of day and times to read or be read to. Registration is required.

The Teen Department has an active Teen Read Week planned!

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In the interest of keeping our web site as current and dynamic as possible, we have re-designed the index page. The most dramatic (and hopefully helpful) change is the addition of a drop-down menu at the top of the page. This menu should assist in locating and accessing any information you need with a simple click! Also the graphical representation of some of our more popular services and features should make your access easier as well. Over time more changes and enhancements will be added, so visit often http://www.newmilfordlibrary.org to see what we have to offer!