Ahoy, matey. Ye old history dude Bill Hutchison has a yarn or two he’d like to spin you about the Kalmar Nyckel, Delaware’s Tall Ship. A replica of the Swedish ship that brought the state’s first European settlers to Delaware’s shores, the replica was built during the 90s and slide into the waters of the Christina River in 1998. True …
September programs planned at Milford Public Library
The Milford Public Library has many exciting programs planned for the month of September, including the creation of blankets, book sales and teleservices. “Just as a reminder to everyone, the library will be closed on September 2 so that our staff can celebrate Labor Day with their families,” Lea Rosell, Director of the library, said. “We hope everyone has a …
Milford Library benefits from Perdue funding
Milford Public Library recently received $2,916 from the Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation to support access to Mango Languages, a language-training database, that provides over 70 language course. “We see a huge need and a real interest in learning different languages from library users,” Sarah Yatuzis, Assistant Library Director, said. “We partner with Polytech, La Esperanza and the …
An Unsurpassed Soldiery: The Delaware Regiment During the American Revolution
The Milford Museum American History Series continues with a program titled “An Unsurpassed Soldiery: The Delaware Regiment During the American Revolution” presented by Charles “Chuck” Fithian on Saturday, August 10, 1:00 p.m. at the Milford Public Library in Milford, Delaware. During the American Revolution, the Delaware Regiment established a remarkable record for military discipline, efficiency, and dependability on the battlefield. The regiment’s characteristics and …
Local non-profits benefit from Community Reinvestment Fund
Several Milford area non-profits will benefit from the 2025 Community Investment Fund program which is included as part of the state’s annual budget. This year, seven organizations were granted over $1.7 million in funding. “We are pumped!” Lea Rosell, Director of the Milford Public Library, a recipient of over $382,000, said. “These funds are important because other than going for …
Fort Delaware during the Civil War
The Milford Museum American History Series continues with a program about Fort Delaware presented by Taylor Reynolds on Saturday, July 13, 1:00 p.m. at the Milford Public Library in Milford, Delaware. A pentagonal fortress situated on Pea Patch Island, Fort Delaware would see nearly 33,000 Confederate soldiers, political prisoners, and Union convicts incarcerated between 1861 and 1865. Constructed to defend the cities …
Education continues at MSD during the summer months
During the summer months, students in the Spanish immersion program have an opportunity to strengthen their Spanish language skills through Helping Others with Language Acquisition (HOLA), a summer session offered by Milford School District. The session will be held July 8 through 11 and July 15 through 18. “This session is designed to help these students strengthen their skills through …
Popular Music in the Park returns the end of June
One of the most popular events held in during the summer months in downtown Milford is Music in the Park, an outdoor concert sponsored by the Milford Public Library every Wednesday evening. The concerts begin June 26 and run through the end of July. “This is such a great event,” Carolyn Tabor, Program Coordinator of the Milford Library said. “People …
Talking trash, seaglass jewelry and yoga highlight library June programs
Even though summer unofficially started with the Memorial Day weekend, the Milford Public Library is not slowing down during the month of June. Several interesting programs are planned for the library this month. In addition, the Summer Reading Program kicked off on July 1. “We will kick off the month with “Talking Trash,” a program with Delaware State Solid Waste …
Summertime’s the time for adventure at Milford library
The Milford Public Library is inviting children, teens and adults to go on adventures this summer. “Adventure” is the theme of the library summer reading program, with multiple events running June 15 through Aug. 17. “We’re excited,” library director Lea Rosell said, and she’s particularly hyped by the June 29 comic magic show by Ran’D Shine Participants who read enough …