Friends Of The Milford Library Plans For 'Party In The Stacks'

Press release from the Milford Public Library:

Sept. 19, 2022

Christopher Martin's Restaurant (860 State St, New Haven) returns to the Milford Public Library to wow guests with a storybook-themed menu for this year’s Party in the Stacks fundraiser to benefit the Friends of the Milford Library.

The event will be held on Saturday, Oct. 22, from 7-10 p.m., at the Milford Public Library, 57 New Haven Ave. This year's event features a storybook theme, “Party in the Stacks, Where Dreams Come True.” This adult-only event features delicious and cleverly themed appetizers from Christopher Martin's, specialty drinks and adult beverages from The Crushed Grape (254 Melba St. in Milford), music, dancing, raffle/auction prizes, and costume and trivia contests!

“We are pleased that The Crushed Grape will return as a sponsor for this year’s party,” says Jennipher Israelite, Vice President for Fundraising at Friends of the Milford Library. “The liquor store will stock our bar, bringing a selection of wines, beers, and a signature themed cocktail. Owner Greg Davies will serve as bartender extraordinaire.”

The appetizer menu from Christopher Martin's has been carefully selected to appeal to palates of all types and includes items that are gluten- and dairy-free to appeal to vegetarians, pescatarians, and carnivores.

• Stone Soup: Italian wedding meatball soup "shooters"
• Wicked Witch's Broom: Spicy Thai sirloin skewered with scallion whisk
• Three Little Pigs: Pastry puffs with three-sausage filling
• Chicken Little: Little acorn puffs filled with chicken and pine nut salad
• Ali Baba Ghanoush: Pita bread toasts served with baba ghanoush and hummus
• Humpty Dumpty: Lobster deviled eggs
• Cinderella's Carriage: Fried pumpkin ravioli
• Kiss the Frog: Smoked salmon with dill and cornichon on brioche rounds
• Snow White Shrimp: Jumbo Gulf shrimp served cocktail sauce
• Jack's Beanstalk: Pea greens top with grilled chicken, Monterey Jack cheese and cilantro pesto bruschetta
• Cold Antipasti Platters: Assorted cheeses, charcuterie, and Mediterranean specialties with a variety of crackers and breads

Desserts will include:

• Ugly Ducklings (sculpted swan creampuffs)
• Gingerbread Man (Gingerbread man cookies)
• Little Red Riding Hoods (Red velvet mini cupcakes).

Tickets are now on sale and can be purchased online (using credit, debit or PayPal) at the Milford Public Library’s website (https://www.ci.milford.ct.us/milford-public-library) or at www.biddingowl.com/FriendsofMilfordLibr. Tickets also can be purchased in-person at the Library Circulation Desk (cash/check only).

Tickets are priced $45 per person through Sept. 30. Beginning Oct. 1, prices will be $55 per person. Tickets will also be available at the door.

For questions or sponsor opportunities, please email partyinstacks.milfordlib@gmail.com, or call 203 783-3291.

This press release was produced by the Milford Public Library. The views expressed here are the author's own.