The rules of the library will be suspended for one evening on Saturday, Oct. 20 when the Friends of the Milford Public Library sponsor their third annual “Party in the Stacks!” from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. This year’s theme is “Legends of Charles Island.”
The event will feature literary-inspired hors d’oeuvres and dessert. There will be music and dancing, a silent auction, a literary-themed party game and a costume contest. By dressing up as characters from their favorite sea-themed book or in the garb of a pirate, participants can compete for the best costume of the evening and take their winnings from the Treasure Chest.
For costume inspiration, think Treasure Island, Peter Pan, Pirates of the Caribbean, Robinson Crusoe, or the Little Mermaid. Check the library’s Facebook page and Pinterest page for costume inspiration as well. Costumes are encouraged but are optional. The emcee for the evening is Brian Smith. Sponsors include Crushed Grape, Milford Bank, ShopRite of Milford, Stirling Printers and Graphics and the Williams Agency.
Individual tickets are $35 for members of the Friends and $40 for non-members. After Oct. 1, all individual tickets will be $50. Tickets may be purchased at the Milford Public Library Circulation Desk or on the library’s website (at the Friends’ page). The library is located at 57 New Haven Ave. in Milford. Additional information is available at party in the stacks.milfordlib@gmail.com, at 203 783-3291 or on the library’s website at milfordlibrary.org.