Milford Public Library Adult Program Events Released

MILFORD, CT – Milford Public Library has released its adult programs calendar for June 2023.

Milford Public Library is located at 57 New Haven Ave.

For more information or questions, contact Suzanne Thomas at sthomas@milfordct.gov.

To register for any of the programs, go to milfordlibrary.org.

Genealogy Class

Monday, June 5, at 11 a.m.

Want to learn how to do genealogical research? Genealogist Greg Thompson will start with an introductory session to help you discover your family tree! Seasoned family genealogists are also welcome.

The program will be presented monthly, with various topics to suit the needs of attendees.

Interview Success Workshop

Wednesday, June 7, at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.

This free two-hour workshop from the Career Coach will give you tips for being prepared and confident in your next interview. Learn what subtle cues an interviewer looks for and how to answer those difficult questions! Sessions are in a coach bus classroom parked on the lot behind the library - just hop on board!

This workshop is taught by Kate Schneider from Career Resources. Both sessions are the same, so sign up online for either one.

The Greatest Sitcoms of All Time: A Funny Program About Funny Programs with pop culture historian, Marty Gitlin

Tuesday, June 13, at 7 p.m.

Marty Gitlin is the only author to rank the best of the best, including “I Love Lucy,” “The Honeymooners,” “The Andy Griffith Show,” “Get Smart,” “All in the Family,” “The Mary Tyler Moore Show,” “Cheers,” “Seinfeld,” “The Golden Girls,” “Frasier” and “The Big Bang Theory,” Gitlin will show funny snippets of these shows and others, challenge patrons with sitcom trivia (including identifying cool theme songs!), discuss the criteria he used to rank 70 years of sitcoms and talk about how they have evolved over the decades in humor, presentation and content.

Join in on the fun! Based on his book, “The Greatest Sitcoms of All Time.”

The Life & Times of P.T. Barnum

Wednesday, June 14, at 7 p.m.

Marian O’Keefe from The Barnum Museum will discuss the life and times of Connecticut native and circus promoter P.T. Barnum, from his modest upbringing as the son of an innkeeper in Bethel, Connecticut, to his musical concert promotion and time in the Circus, to his political ambitions and seat as mayor of Bridgeport. A larger-than-life figure, even during his lifetime, Barnum was legendary for his ability to engage and entertain the masses in Europe and America. So step right up for a tale of the life of the greatest showman on Earth!

Adult Craft: Korean Lotus Flower Lanterns

Thursday, June 15, at 2 p.m.

The Korean Spirit and Culture Promotion Project (KSCPP) will teach participants step-by-step how to make a lovely lotus flower lantern using colored paper and a pre-made wireframe. At the same time, the participants will learn about Korea’s unique history and culture. A short documentary film is played toward the end of the class.

Registration opens June 1. Limited spots are available.

Meet the Bees! With the Back Yard Beekeepers

Wednesday, June 21, at 6:30 p.m.

Come to check out a frame of working bees in the Back Yard Beekeepers Association’s observation hive, taste local honey, and learn about how bees communicate, how honeybees are used in agriculture, the structure of a managed hive, honeybee anatomy, threats to this insect and industry and how beekeeping practices differ throughout the world.

Participants can touch, taste, see, smell, and learn about these important pollinators and all they make and do for us!

Presented by Tammi Worsham of the Back Yard Beekeepers Association.

“When a Pet Dies: Connecting with them from the Afterlife” by metaphysical author Sydney Sherman

Saturday, June 24, at 10 a.m.

The loss of a pet is the loss of a friend, companion, or family member. For as much as we miss a loved one when they die, the loss of a pet is just as devastating, but learning to cope with that loss is not as widely discussed.

Metaphysical author Sydney Sherman asks, “What if your pets are still with you and you can learn to experience them daily?” Sherman will share how their familiar sounds, feelings, and movements can still be experienced after your pet has passed.

“This program goes beyond psychological healing but helps the attendee learn to cope through daily interactions with their beloved pet,” Sherman said.

Sherman has intrigued audiences with her personal knowledge of energy. In addition, the scientific rationality she brings to the discussion of the afterlife has led to her being featured in numerous news articles and magazines and many appearances on TV and radio.

The Merritt Parkway: History and Future of a National Treasure

Wednesday, June 28, at 7 p.m.

Wes Haynes, executive director of The Merritt Parkway Conservancy, will examine the origin, evolution, and current preservation work of the groundbreaking, nationally significant road beloved for its beautiful landscape and architecturally distinctive bridges.

Haynes grew up driving the Merritt. He is a Stamford resident with a forty-year career in architectural preservation, including teaching it at the Parsons School of Design in New York, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, and the Brooklyn High School for the Arts.