Monthly Highlights
April 2013
The library will host an exhibit of photographs by Patrick Hackett from March 10 through April 27. Photographs by Jeff Pudlinski will be on display from April 28 through June 1. The exhibits may be viewed during regular library hours.
On Wednesday, April 3, at 6:30 PM, Cathy Ann Drury, a Constant Contact Authorized Local Expert, will offer a free workshop on Social Media Marketing Made Simple. Register for this program at www.newmilfordlibrary.org or at 860-355-1191 x201.
Love birds? Have some time to volunteer? Join us on Friday, April 5, at 1:00 PM when we offer a short presentation on Bird Tales: A Program for Engaging People with Dementia through the Natural World of Birds. This presentation will explain the new program and find out if there is any interest in anyone becoming a Bird Tales Guide at Candlewood Valley Health and Rehabilitation Center.
The April Sunday Family Program will be held on Sunday, April 7, at 2:00 PM, and will feature Wild About the Library! Come enjoy stories, crafts and films about wild things! Registration is required for this free program. For more information and to register, stop by or call the Children's Library at 860-355-1191 x204.
View foreign films and discuss them during Monday Movies at NMPL. This free series takes place at the library on April 8 at 1 PM this month. The program will feature "Home". The film is in French with English subtitles, is not rated and runs 98 minutes.
New Milford Public Library and AAA are pleased to offer a free 90 minute workshop called Dare To Prepare on Saturday, April 13 at 10 AM. This program is aimed at 14 & 15 year olds and their parents. It will initiate conversations about safe driving practices before driver's ed starts. Many topics will be discussed and you will receive reference materials and links to helpful websites that offer assistance everyone needs to become better drivers. We invite you to join us in Memorial Hall from 10:00 - 11:30 AM for this important program.
Documentary filmmaker Ken Burns is coming to New Milford Public Library in May! See some of his best work before you see him in person. If you aren't familiar with Mr. Burns' films, we are presenting "The Dust Bowl" two times: Wednesday evening, April 17 at 6:00 PM and again on Monday afternoon, April 22 at 1:00 PM. These are free programs and everyone is welcome. For more information, call 860-355-1191, x 203.
New Milford Public Library invites teens in grades 6 and up to Teen Movie Night on Friday, April 19, at 7 PM. Join us for tacos and a film viewing. Bring your friends! The program is free. Registration is required.
The Independent Spirit film screening on April 24 at 6 PM will be "Lincoln". The film is rated PG-13 and runs 150 minutes.
Registration for MAY/JUNE programs in the Children's Library must be in by Sunday, April 28. Programs start the week of May 6.
Coming in May...our month long celebration of Our New Milford. an American Town. Stop by the library or check our website at www.newmilfordlibrary.org for upcoming events!