WEST MILFORD West Milford Township Library announces Dog-Eared, a free book discussion for patrons ages 12 and older to be held on Wednesday, July 19, from 7-8 p.m. As part of the statewide Summer Reading Program, Paws, Claws, Scales and Tales, West Milford Township Library presents The Dog Days of Summer, a free summer reading program with activities for ages 12 and older. Dog-Eared is the second event in the six-part program. The title chosen for the Dog-Eared book discussion is Mark Haddon’s “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time,” which tells the story of an autistic teenager who overcomes his fears by investigating the death of a neighbor’s dog and inadvertently uncovers secrets about his mother. The novel was the recipient of the prestigious Whitebread Book of the Year award in 2004. The program is free and will be held indoors. Light refreshments will be served and participants will be awarded with a simple keepsake. Registration for this program is limited to 10 participants. Sign up by visiting the adult/teen services desk or by calling 973-728-2822. For more information on this program, The Dog Days of Summer series of programs for teens, or the Summer Reading Program, contact West Milford Township Library at 973-728-2820. The library, located at 1490 Union Valley Road, is open Monday and Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.; and Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.. Visit the library’s website at www.wmtl.org.