Adult Summer Reading 2026

Milford Town Library is excited to present the 2026 Adult Summer Reading Program, Monday, June 15 - Friday, September 4!

This year's theme is "Plant a Seed, Read" and we're gamifying our reading logs to help you have some fun, while exploring food, gardening, and stories that connect us to our local culture and history! Everyone who participates will win a prize, but the more you participate, the more tickets you will earn to put toward our "Plant a Seed, Read" prize drawings.

To join in, starting on June 15 you can visit the Information Desk to pick up your "Milfordland" Garden Path Log, OR you may print the sheet from our website (attachment will be posted at the bottom of this page).

As part of our 2026 Adult Summer Reading Program, we have several in-person events for you to enjoy this summer. Check our calendar page for details and to register:

• Books in Bloom with the Greenleaf Garden Club - Monday, June 15 - Thursday, June 18
• Plant Hospital Adoption Event - Wednesday, June 24, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. (or until supplies last)
• Pen Pal Club - Monday, July 13, 2 - 4 p.m. collaborative event with Youth Services department
• World Cup 2026 Semifinals Community Watch Party - Wednesday, July 15, 3:30 p.m.
• Family Nature Walk at Louisa Lake with Author Brad Timm - Wednesday, July 15, 6 p.m. collaborative event with Youth Services department
• "Ask a Gardener" with Greenleaf Garden Club - Tuesday, July 21, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
• Local Flower Arranging Workshop with Greenleaf Garden Club - Tuesday, August 11, 7 - 8 p.m.

You may also...

• Join a nationwide Pen Pal Program (see the attachment at the bottom of the page for more info and prompts), and/or
• Visit the Library anytime during our regular operating hours to participate in our Spice of the Month Club!

This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Milford Town Library, and supported by our friends at Blooming Hearts Roastery, Kelly's Farm, and the UxLocale!

HOW IT WORKS

Much like a real garden path where you can meander or take a direct route, complete the Milfordland Garden Path in the order you choose! Rules for colored squares are on the reverse side of the Milfordland Garden Path board.

Finish four squares of any color to receive your first ticket. By completing the main part of the Garden Path using both Central St. Bridge and Pink Granite Pass, you’ll earn 4 tickets to distribute amongst whichever prize drawings you choose! By also completing squares 4-7 and/or 21-24 (skipping Central St. Bridge and/or Pink Granite Pass), you will earn BONUS tickets (4 per path section, up to 8)!

You can present your Milfordland Log at the Information Desk for verification and ticket(s). All Milfordland Logs must be submitted prior to our 6 p.m. closing time on Friday, September 4, 2026. Prize drawings and winner notification will take place Tuesday, September 8. Prizes can be picked up at the Information Desk anytime during regular Library hours, through Friday, September 18. Prizes not picked up will be awarded to another winner.

PRIZES

Participating

Submit your name to the Information Desk. You’ll earn:

• 1 “Book Bucks” certificate to spend at the Friends Bookstore (located next to the grandfather clock on the Library’s main floor)
• A packet of wildflower seeds to use during the course of the Adult Summer Reading Program

Finishing the Milfordland Garden Path

Finish four squares of any color to receive your first ticket. Using both Central St. Bridge & Pink Granite Pass (skipping squares 4-7 and 21-24) to complete the path earns you 4 tickets. Completing squares 4-7 and/or 21-24 will earn you 4 more tickets for each path section (up to 8 additional tickets). You may apply your tickets toward any of our three “Plant a Seed, Read” Prize Drawings:

• Prize 1: Books & Beans - Friends of Milford Town Library reusable tote bag, filled with an assortment of titles for all reading tastes, along with a $50 gift certificate from our friends at Blooming Hearts Roastery!
• Prize 2: Farm to Table - A $75 gift certificate from our friends at UxLocale in Uxbridge! Specializing in wood-fired pizza, pasta, and nightly Mediterranean-inspired specials.
• Prize 3: Plant Your Own Patch - A $75 gift certificate to Kelly's Farm in Upton! Locally grown fruit, vegetables, plants, flowers, pumpkins and Christmas trees; plus an ever-changing variety of local products and baked goods from their farm store.

If you have questions about the program, or if you need any help finding books to read, feel free to ask the Librarians at the Information Desk! You can also email [email protected] or call us at 508-473-2145 Option 2.

Good luck - we're looking forward to reading with you this summer!