10/16/2026
A new chapter at 48 N. Walnut St. with The Crafty Reader 📚
Since The Parker Group was founded nearly 11 years ago, celebrating local businesses and our community has been central to who we are. Our series started as a way to tell the stories of the business owners who make our towns special, and Kori Lewandowski is exactly that.
So we’re thrilled to announce that Kori is moving The Crafty Reader into our Milford office with us! This building has worn a lot of hats. It was a Masonic hall in 1846, and for nearly 70 years it was Lou’s Bootery, where generations of Milford kids got their very first pair of shoes. We love being part of Milford, and our team is staying right here. But we believe the natural light and charm of this historic corner building deserve to be enjoyed every day, and soon the front of the space will be filled with books and community.
Older generations still talk fondly about getting their first shoes at Lou’s. We hope the next generation will tell stories about finding their first favorite book here, making a lifelong friend at a book club meeting, or meeting an author they admire.
Want to hear more? Stop by Wednesday evening during the Milford Halloween Parade. We’ll be open with candy for the kids and c***r and popcorn for the grown-ups. 🎃