Made in Michigan: A Book Discussion Series

The Milford Public Library’s Fall 2020 book discussions will be two fiction tales and a memoir that take place in the Great Lakes State.  We’ll be discussing the novels The Lock Artist by Steve Hamilton and Across the Great Lake by Lee Zacharias, alongside the memoir,  Stealing Buddha’s Dinner by Bich Minh Nguyen.

Our meetings will be held virtually via Zoom from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. on: Monday, September 14, 2020; Monday, October 12, 2020; and, Monday, November 16, 2020.

Books and/or books-on-CD can be reserved for participants. Books and books-on-CD are subject to availability.

Registration for this series begins on Monday, August 10, 2020. To register for one or more discussions:

• Download this printable form and return it to the library
• Call the Adult Services department at 248-684-0845, option 3, or
• Register online. You must register for each discussion you wish to attend:

Register for The Lock Artist by Steve Hamilton (Monday, September 14)

Register for Across the Great Lake by Lee Zacharias (Monday, October 12)

Register for Stealing Buddha’s Dinner by Bich Minh Nguyen (Monday, November 16)

Curbside Service Continues!

You can now download the myLibro app and use it to place holds, schedule a pickup time, and let us know when you've arrived for your pickup.  

myLibro is available for Android devices through the Play Store and for IOS devices through the Apple Store.
myLIBRO instructions available here!

Many libraries have returned to system-wide holds, allowing for the placing of holds beyond our collection.

Be sure you have a confirmation from the Library that your items are ready before arriving at the library.

Please be patient!  This is something we've never done before.  Details of this service may change over time.  

Pickup Times:
Monday - Thursday 9:30am - 8:00pm
Friday - Saturday  9:30am - 5:00pm
Sunday   1:00pm - 5:00pm (Yes, even during the Summer for 2020!)

Patron Instructions

1.  If you currently have materials on hold, you will receive a notification when items are available for pickup.
2.  Materials will be checked out to your account, bagged and sealed.
3.  Let us know you've arrived via the myLibro app or call 248-684-0845 and choose Option 6.
4.  Items can be picked up in the front entrance vestibule.  Bags will list your first initial and last name.  Please do not enter the vestibule if a staff member or another patron is still present.

Requesting Materials 

1.  Request online through the catalog or contact the library at 248-684-0845.  Choose Option 3 for Adult Materials or Option 4 for Youth and Teen Materials.  You can also request items via the myLibro app.  
2.  If the items are available, items will be checked out to your account, bagged and sealed.
3.  Items will be available 1/2 hour after your call, if within pickup hours.  Otherwise, the material will be available the next day during pickup hours.
4.  Let us know you've arrived via the myLibro app or call 248-684-0845 and choose Option 6.
5.  Items can be picked up in the front entrance vestibule.  Bags will list your first initial and last name.  Please do not enter the vestibule if a staff member or another patron is still present.  

Library Services Update

We are so happy that we can begin the reopening process!  Like all area libraries, we'll be reopening in stages. 
Stage 1 was virtual services only. 
Stage 2 was staff returning to the library to prepare the building, receive required training, and process materials.  Virtual services continue. 
Stage 3, Curbside Service started June 15 and continues.  Curbside Details available here.  Virtual services will continue during this stage.

Stage 4 "Limited In-Person Library Services" starts July 21!  Scroll down to see the details of this stage of reopening.  

Dates have not been set for Stages 5-6 at this time.
Stage 5:  Open to Public with Social Distancing Protocols
Stage 6:  Open for Regular Business

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Twitter:  https://twitter.com/milfordlibmi

The book return is open!  All materials being returned must be returned to the outside book return at this time.  Items are quarantined for 96 hours before being discharged.  If you have something that will not fit in the return, please call the library at 248-684-0845, option 2 to make other arrangements.  

If you don't have a library card, you can apply for an instant digital card by clicking here.  You'll receive a card number and PIN via the email address you used to sign up.  That card number can be used for digital resources offered by the library.  Once the library can re-open, we'll ask that you come into the library to verify your address. 

Library cards that expired in the last 6 months OR were due to expire in the next 6 months were renewed for a one-year period.  If you have questions about your library card or PIN, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

We've added a couple of WiFi hotspots to the library so that coverage is available in the parking lots.  Note:  Coverage is better in the South parking lot.  WiFi is available 24/7.

Additional e-content has been purchased (limited to Milford card holders) for Overdrive and the Hoopla limitations have been increased.

Programs and use of the meeting rooms have been cancelled through the end of August.  We expect that further cancellations will need to take place.  

Click HERE to sign up for an Instant Digital Library Card

You'll receive a card number and PIN via the email address you used to sign up.  That card number can be used for digital resources offered by the library.  Once the library can re-open, you'll need to come in to the library to verify your address.