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The New Milford Public Library is closed until further notice and all programs have been cancelled due to COVID. New Milford residents can still access the library's e-collections: eaudiobooks, ebooks, emagazines and streaming.
New Milford Public Library will open the outside book drops for item returns on Mondays, starting May 4,
from 10:00AM to 2:00PM ONLY.
(The book drops will not be open Memorial Day, Monday May 25.) The book drops are located at the front and back entrances. Patrons may choose to return items during these hours or hold onto their items until the library re-opens at a future date.
All fines will be removed when the library re-opens.
For questions, email vfisher@biblio.org
“Stuck in the Mud” is a dice game for the whole family. It’s fun, it’s quick, it’s easy to play.  Shhhh... don’t tell the little ones that it’s good math practice. 
 Learn how to play it today.  
We have been encouraged to reuse and recycle plastic bottles. Kaboom Percussion has done just that. Take a few minutes to listen to their Disney medley. You won’t be disappointed. 
The Statue of Liberty is a New York City landmark located on Liberty Island in New York Harbor. This U.S. national monument, a gift from the people of France to the people of the United States, was dedicated on October 28, 1886.  Made of copper, she stands 151 feet 1 inch tall with an additional 154 feet to ground level, giving the monument a total height of 305 feet 1 inch.  The statue is an icon of freedom and a symbol of welcome.  4.24 million people visited the statue in 2019 alone!  Enjoy this walking tour of the Statue of Liberty National Monument including a visit to her crown.
As we approach May 1, you might find it interesting to know that May Day is the halfway point to Summer. The Old Farmer’s Almanac has a wealth of information about its rich history and folklore. Read about what it is, its origins, and the Maypole dance. Then, learn how to make a simple May Day basket and 10 ways to celebrate.  
Here’s a family fun challenge for you. See who can identify more songs. Parents against teens … my bet is on the teens.
If you’ve not been to Walt Disney World recently, you probably haven’t seen the new Star Wars Millennium Falcon Smuggler’s Run at Star Wars Galaxy Edge in Hollywood Studios.
Today, you can. Hop on and enjoy the ride!