Boredom Busters

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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,
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
Why are there so many songs about rainbows and what’s on the other side?  You probably recognize these lyrics of “The Rainbow Connection” sung by the beloved Kermit the Frog.  The song was written by Paul Williams and Ken Ascher for  The Muppet Movie .  Now, learn the story behind this popular song. 

Anyone can learn to draw,
so says  The New York Times  
and they are ready to prove it.
Learn how to draw in six steps.    
A dog is man’s best friend and sometimes a very funny one. Here’s some photos to make you smile. 

Do you need more Downton Abbey?  Here’s a compilation of 20 surprising facts about the movie released in 2019. 

A cotton swab and a pencil can be your next painting tools. Draw a beautiful mandala in just a few minutes. This 11 minute tutorial will show you how. 
Forget the microwave popcorn bags when you can make popcorn at home without a microwave. It’s easy to do right on your stove top. Get the movie ready, pop up a big bowlful and get cozy on the couch.