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Hiring a New Library Director

Hiring a new library director is the single most important decision of the library board. Finding and retaining a good library director is vital to creating excellent library service for your community. This presentation will provide you with step-by-step instructions for this significant hiring process.

April 16, 2024 at 3pm ET - click to register now!

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Featured Library 

Milford Public Library: Commitment to Service

The Milford Public Library traces its roots back to 1745 with the establishment of The First Society Library of Milford. Over the ensuing years, the Library facility, collections and services have drastically changed; however, what hasn’t changed is the library’s commitment to providing exceptional service to the community.

The mission of the Milford Public Library is to inspire learning and discovery through individual growth and community connections in an engaging and welcoming environment. As part of their Strategic Plan, the library's commitment to service is led by three overarching goals: to provide an exceptional library experience for all; make the library facility and services welcoming and accessible; and to expand meaningful relationships that build community and support the library’s mission.

Everyone is welcome at the library, and with a collection of over 120,000 physical items, there is something for everyone. The library boasts a wide variety of books and media for children, teens, and adults, and a newly expanded "Library of Things", which includes museum passes, Nature Backpacks, American Girl dolls, a telescope, bike locks, art prints, and more. 

Milford Public Library offers a robust 24/7 digital library, with access to e-books, downloadable audiobooks, e-magazines, and streaming video. Milford Library card holders also have free access to a Job and Career Accelerator, practice exams for college prep and skills improvement, Mango Languages Online Learning, among other databases.

Last year, Milford Public Library held 485 programs at the library attended by over 12,600 children, teens, and adults.  100% of their programming budget is provided by the Friends of the Milford Library, an all-volunteer 501c3 organization.  FOML raises funds year-round through book sales, membership dues, and special events like Party in the Stacks, a 21+ after-hours party in the library.

For more info, please visit http://www.milfordlibrary.org

Friends of the Milford Library https://www.ci.milford.ct.us/milford-public-library/pages/friends-of-the-milford-library