Milford Public Library has kicked off November with great programs for children, adults and teens. As a reminder, all teen and adult programs require registration due to construction related to the Centennial Transformation Project.
Adults are welcome to attend Chair Yog on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3:15 PM. This is a form of exercise that can be done seated or standing, using a chair for support. Chair yoga enhances flexibility, concentration, balance and strength, while also boosting mood, reducing stress and alleviating joint strain. Please register for each class you plan to attend individually.
Gaming Hour is held every Wednesday at 4 PM for teens. Select from a variety of Xbox Series X, PlayStation 4 or Switch Games at this weekly program. Teens are limited to 30 minutes unless otherwise stated. Registration is required.
Every Thursday at 10:30 AM and at 5:30 PM, the library holds Weekly Story Time in the Children’s Room for an hour of singing, stories and crafts. Each week a different theme is showcased.
Also held every Thursday, IMAZINE Evening at 4 PM is designed for teens to work on a submission for the 16th volume of Delaware’s IMAZINE. Submissions are open for any teen aged 12 to 19 who go to school or live in Delaware. Submissions are due December 31, 2026. All materials and refreshments will be provided. Teens who cannot attend can submit material online.
Children will love story time featuring the Milford Garden Club on Thursday, November 5 at 10:30 AM. This is a fun, interactive hour that allows children to learn all about plants.
Children’s Homeschool Hour is scheduled for Friday, November 6 at 1 PM. Held the first Friday of every month, Homeschool Hour highlights a subject with presenters, activities and educational fun. Children will stretch, move and dance at the November event as attendees learn ZUMBA! The event is held in the Lions Room located on the second floor. Registration is required and space is limited.
On Friday, November 6 at 11 AM, the TidalHealth Mobile Mammography will be at the library. Women 40 and older can submit a registration request for a screening mammogram on the unit. The mobile unit will be at the library until 2 PM. Register for the screening at Mammogram Van Appointment.
Also on November 6 at 1 PM, the Teen Homeschool Hour will feature ZUMBA and yoga. Held on the first Friday of every month, the hour features a different topic with presenters, activities and educational fun. The event will be held in the Lions Room on the 2nd floor. Registration is required and space is limited.
The Cookbook Club meets Monday, November 9 at 4:30 PM. Each month, the club selects a cookbook, and each participant selects a recipe to prepare for the following meeting. This month, recipes will be from Pie Squared by Cathy Barrow. To register, stop by the circulation desk and choose a recipe. A copy of the recipe will be provided for you to take home. Milford Public Library cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with nuts, soy or other allergens. Registration is required.
On Tuesday, November 10 at 3 PM, stop by for a night of fall fun by having children transform a plastic pumpkin into what looks like a knitted work of art. Using hot glue and wooden dots, Dupe Decorations:Â Knitted Pumpkins will create the illusion of knitting with plastic pumpkins that are then painted one color.
The Junk Journaling Club will meet Thursday, November 12 at 5 PM. This is a fun activity that will help you relax and unwind as you paste and decorate with treasures, ephemera and cool objects you collect in your daily life. Bring a journal from home or use one provided to socialize with other fellow Junk Journalers. Bring photos, personal, meaningful things or uses what the library has on hand. Light refreshments are provided. This is not a class but a group that meets to journal together and share ideas. Registration is required.
Emma Hard from Project Go Hope will lead Palestinian Cross Stitch on Saturday, November 7 at 12 Noon. The program will provide a history of Palestinian cross stitching, or tatreez in Arabic, and teens will make their own piece of art. They will learn a few simple traditional patterns and use them to make bookmarks. All levels of cross-stitching are welcome and no prior knowledge needed. All supplies will be provided.
All teen programs are limited to children aged 12 to 18 unless otherwise noted. As a reminder, if you register and cannot attend a program, please cancel at least 24 hours in advance so we can offer your spot to someone on the waitlist. Missing two programs without notice may result in a temporary suspension of registration privileges.
To learn more about library programs, visit them online, calling 302-422-8996 or stopping by 11 Northeast Front Street in Milford. Registration for any program can be completed by clicking on the Event Calendar and choosing the program desired.
