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Get together for some holiday cheer at Milford Memorial Library on Saturday, December 4, from 9:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. for our Holiday Open House. There will be kids crafts for the making or taking, Festival of Trees for voting, and enticing treats provided by the Friends of the Milford Library. Make sure you stop by and visit with Santa to tell him your wish.  We hope you can join us for some holiday fun.
 
Friday, December 3, is the last day to bring in a tree for the Festival of Trees. Voting will be held during MML’s Holiday Open House on Saturday, December 4, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Categories include Best Business, Best Organization, Best Personal/Family, Most Creative, and Librarian’s Choice. Winners will receive $20 in Milford Bucks provided by the Friends of the Milford Memorial Library.
 
One can. Two can. Who can? You can help fill the Dickinson County Upper Des Moines pantry by bringing in non-perishable food items to the Milford Memorial Library. We will be collecting items from now ­­­­­until Friday, December 17. Items to consider donating include: pancake mix, syrup, canned fruit, and Hamburger Helper.
 
On Wednesday, December 3, at 5:30 p.m., an open meeting of the Board of Trustees for the Milford Memorial Library will take place in the Milford Community Center. The agenda will be posted on MML’s website and front bulletin board at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting. Everyone is welcome to attend and offer their thoughts in order to make MML a better library.
 
Welcome winter with MML’s Young Adult Subscription Box: Let’s Build a Snowman.  This box is full of ways to create frosty friends, who might even warm your heart. Fourth through twelfth graders will create a snowman measuring spoon, wood bead snowman ornament, and a 3D paper snowman. A reading list, watch list, play list, and a recipe are added little flakes of fun. The Subscription Box is free, but registration is required.  Registration may be done by calling 712-338-4643 or online at http://milfordlibrary.weebly.com/ya-subscription-box-registratoin.html.
 
Milford Memorial Library: Youth Corner
 
Join Miss Becca at Milford Memorial Library for the following December youth programs.  There will be a make and take/to go holiday craft that is a part of Milford’s Holiday Fantasy weekend from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 4.  Afterschool Activity will involve iron on beads at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 9.  Lastly, there will be one Building Bookworms storytime on the theme of holidays (craft: jingle bell noisemaker) at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, December 13.

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            Milford Memorial Library will be closed Thursday, November 25, and Friday, November 26, for the Thanksgiving Holiday. We wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving and we will see you on Saturday, November 27, 9:30 a.m.
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Milford Memorial Library is now accepting trees for the Festival of Trees. Categories are the following: Best Business, Best Personal/Family, Best Organization, Most Creative, and Librarian’s Choice. If you have any questions please contact the library by calling 712-338-4643 or by emailing milfordlibrary51351@gmail.com.  Trees may be brought in until 5:30 p.m. on Friday, December 3.
 
On Saturday, December 4, Milford Memorial Library will be hosting their Holiday Open House during Milford’s Holiday Fantasy. Join us from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., for kid crafts (make and take or to go), visits with Santa, Festival of Trees voting, and treats provided by the Friends of the Milford Library.
 
Milford Memorial Library is collecting non-perishable food items for the Dickinson County Upper Des Moines Food Pantry until Friday, ­­­­­­December 18. Let’s fill their cupboards for the holidays!
 
MML’s Young Adult Subscription Box: Let’s Build a Snowman will be available Tuesday, December 14, through Thursday, December 23.  Young Adults, 4th through 12th graders, will be creating three different types of snowmen out of beads, paper, and a wooden spoon.  Wintery inspired playlist, watch list, reading list, and recipe will also be included.  This is a free activity, but registration in required.  Registration may be by calling 712-338-4643, emailing milfordlibrary51351@gmail.com, or online at http://milfordlibrary.weebly.com/ya-subscription-box-registratoin.html 

 
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Milford Memorial Library: Youth Corner
 
The last November Building Bookworms storytime will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, November 29.  The theme will be owls with the craft being a paper plate owl. 
Miss Becca has three different December programs that are free and require no registration.  The first one will be a simple holiday kid’s craft at Milford’s Holiday Fantasy.  This will take place on Saturday, December 4, during normal library hours.  The second opportunity will be Afterschool Activity at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 9.  The activity will be iron beads.  The final program will be Building Bookworms (storytime) at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, December 13.  The theme will be holidays with the craft being a jingle bell noisemaker.

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On Monday, November 22, participants can start bringing in trees for the Festival of Trees. Categories are the following: Best Business, Best Personal/Family, Best Organization, Most Creative, and Librarian’s Choice. If you have any questions please contact the library by calling 712-338-4643 or by emailing milfordlibrary51351@gmail.com.  The last day for brining in trees will be Friday, December 3.
 
Friday, November 19, is the last day to register for MML’s Young Adult Subscription Box: Memories. Activities included are completing a personal time capsule, writing a letter to their future selves, and a memory game.  Along with Miss Paige’s favorite recipes, reading list, and playlist. Young Adult Subscription Boxes are free activities, but registration is required. Subscription Boxes may be picked up at the library. Register by calling (712) 338-4643 or by emailing milfordlibrary51351@gmail.com. Online registration is now available by going to http://milfordlibrary.weebly.com/ya-subscription-box-registratoin.html.
 
Join us on Tuesday, November 23, at 7:00 p.m., at the Arnolds Park Library, for a fun night of painting, fellowship, and snacks provided by the three local libraries. Any skill level is invited to recreate a painting following step-by-step instruction. All of the supplies will be provided by the libraries. There are only 30 spots available so pre-register at the Arnolds Park Public Library, Spirit Lake Public Library, or the Milford Memorial Library. The cost is $10.00 for early registration and $15 for registration on the day of the event. Registrants will need to pay prior to the event to secure their spot. You may also register by going to this link: http://milfordlibrary.weebly.com/adult-program-registration.html
 
Milford Memorial Library will be closed on Thursday, November 25, and Friday, November 26, in observance of Thanksgiving. We will be open on Saturday, November 27, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
 
Traveling for the holidays? Take MML’s internet with you. MML has four hotspot devices available for patrons to checkout for seven days with only one renewal allowed. Overdue Hotspots will be charged $1.00 per day. Patrons will be held responsible for all applicable replacement costs and processing fees up to $150.00 for the hotspot and/or accessories lost, stolen, or damaged while in their possession. Only one device will be checked out per household and must be brought back into the library for check in.  If you would like more information please contact MML by calling 712-338-4643 or emailing milfordlibrary51351@gmail.com.
 
Milford Memorial Library: Youth Corner
 
Have you checked out Milford Memorial Library’s youth website?  You can find it by going to the main library website (www.milford.lib.ia.us), and then by clicking on ‘Use Our Library’ and ‘Youth.’  Miss Becca updates it every week with new book titles and information about youth programming at MML.
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The last Building Bookworms storytime for November will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, November 29.  The theme will be owls with the craft being a simple paper plate owl.  Everything will be in person, provided by the library, and take place at Milford Memorial Library.  Miss Becca hopes to see you there!

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MML’s book club, the Open Book Discussion Group, invites any interested individuals to come and discuss the featured book, Rosemary: The Hidden Kennedy Daughter by Kate Clifford Larson, on Tuesday, November 16, at 1:00 p.m. Copies can be found at the library. It is not necessary to attend all of the meetings, and you are welcome to come and go as you please.
 
Join MML for our Adult Craft Series as we make Fabric Pumpkins on Wednesday, November 17, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at Milford Memorial Library. This craft also comes in kit form. The kit will include: fabric, stuffing, thread, needle, stem and instructions. The cost for this craft is $5.00 and registration is required. You can register by contacting the Milford Memorial Library or online by going tohttp://milfordlibrary.weebly.com/adult-program-registration.html.
 
MML’s Young Adult Subscription Box: Memories will be available Tuesday, November 9, through Friday, November 19.  Fourth through twelfth graders will decorate and fill a personal time capsule. They will write a letter to their future selves about who they are now and who they hope to become. Also included are fun memory games, Miss Paige’s favorite recipes, reading list, and playlist. Young Adult Subscription Boxes are free activities, but registration is required. Register by calling (712) 338-4643 or by emailing milfordlibrary51351@gmail.com. Subscription Boxes may be picked up at the library.
 
MML’s Festival of Trees is back!  Participants may bring in their trees starting Monday, November 22 through Friday, December 3.  Trees will be judged on Saturday, December 4, during Holiday Fantasy.  Tree categories are the following: Best Business, Best Personal/ Family, Best Organization, Most Creative, and Librarian’s Choice. If you have any questions please contact the library by calling 712-338-4643 or by emailing milfordlibrary51351@gmail.com.

Milford Memorial Library: Youth Corner
 
Building Bookworms will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Mondays, November 15 and 29.  The themes will focus on turkeys and owls. Storytimes include stories, rhymes/songs, coloring/activity sheets, and simple crafts. Afterschool Activity will take place at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 11. The craft will be glitter slime.  Everything will be in person and take place at Milford Memorial Library.
There are new youth book displays for November. These include: Thanksgiving, Clifford, harvest, Native Americans, and geography/atlases. Stop by MML today to check out one of these amazing books to take home with your kiddos.

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        Milford Memorial Library will be closed on Wednesday, November 3, for Dickinson County Library Staff Development. We look forward to seeing everyone on Thursday, November 4.

On Thursday, November 4, at 5:30 p.m., an open meeting of the Board of Trustees for the Milford Memorial Library will take place in the Milford Community Center. The agenda will be posted on MML’s website and front bulletin board at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting. Everyone is welcome to attend and offer their thoughts in order to make MML a better library.
 
MML’s Young Adult Subscription Box: Memories will be available Tuesday, November 9, through Friday, November 19.  Fourth through twelfth graders will decorate and fill a personal time capsule. They will write a letter to your future self about who they are now and who they hope to become. Also included are ideas of how to create more memories, one of Miss Paige’s favorite recipes, reading list, and playlist. Young Adult Subscription Boxes are free activities, but registration is required. Register by calling (712) 338-4643 or by emailing milfordlibrary51351@gmail.com. Subscription Boxes may be picked up at the library.

HelpNow by Brianfuse offers the SkillSufer. By creating an account, users can access this content library. They are able to access a variety of subjects that have mini lessons. Subjects range from lower elementary to collegiate. High School students could find the college entrance test prep helpful. HelpNow also includes lessons for ASVAB testing, ELL learners, and adult learners. 
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Inside SkillSufer, each subject has a practice test. Completed practice tests can be found under My Tests tab. The tests taken in SkillSurfer can be reset and retaken.  
Users will see tests that cannot be retaken. These tests are diagnostic test, based on knowledge taken in the LEAP Learning Platform. After taking a LEAP Learning Platform test, LEAP will create a study plan. A study plan brings direct lessons, videos, and a link to a tutor. 

​Milford Memorial Library: Youth Corner
 
Milford Memorial Library and Miss Becca would like to extend an invite to all of the families to attend Building Bookworms (storytime) and Afterschool Activity in November.  All of the programs are free and located at the library on 1009 9th Street in Milford. 
Building Bookworms will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Mondays, November 1, 15, and 29.  The themes will focus on pumpkins, turkeys, and owls.  Storytime include stories, rhymes/songs, coloring/activity sheets, and a simple craft.  Afterschool Activity will take place at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 11.  The craft will be glitter slime.

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       Inviting all ghosts, ghouls, goblins, superheroes, and creatures alike! Stop by the Milford Memorial Library on Friday, October 29, from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., to pick up some treats and show off your awesome costume.

Milford Memorial Library will be closed on Wednesday, November 3, for staff development. We look forward to seeing everyone on Thursday, November 4.
HelpNow by Brainfuse is available at Milford Memorial Library. HelpNow is an online resource provided by the State Library of Iowa. To register an account, go to MML’s website, www.milford.lib.ia.us, and hover over “Use Our Library” and then click “Do Research”. Scroll to the bottom of the page and click on the “Brainfuse HelpNow” icon. Patrons will enter their email and create a password.
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HelpNow provides free tutoring sessions from 2:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m., seven days a week. Tutoring is provided for elementary through college levels in math, science, reading, writing, and social studies.  A session will last for 90 minutes. If a patron needs additional time, they may log into another session with the tutor as soon as time runs out.  The online tutoring classroom is set up with a shared electronic whiteboard and chat box. The whiteboard comes equipped with the appropriate subject tools. For example, a lengthy math equation can be entered with a click.  Files and photos can be uploaded to the chat and whiteboard. For ESL users, language can be changed in your chat box while the tutor’s will be unchanged. When the tutoring session is over, the chat box conversation will be emailed.  Each tutoring session is recorded. Patrons can find recorded sessions stored in the Message Center.

The Send Question feature is useful when patrons cannot meet with a tutor or during off hours. They are able to submit a question and will receive an answer in under 24 hours. 

HelpNow also has a program called Writing Lab. Patrons are able to submit papers and will receive paper suggestions in under 24 hours. It will not edit your paper, but will give suggestions on how it is written and what the writer should be looking at.  When the paper is sent back, user will be able to find it in the Message Center.
There is a Featured Service tab. This is where patrons can find special help with playing chess and FASFA information.
 

​Milford Memorial: Youth Corner
 
Please mark down these November dates for all of the youth programming at Milford Memorial Library.  Everything is provided by MML, and there is no registration.  We hope to see your kiddos soon!

• Building Bookworms (pumpkins): 10:30 a.m., Monday, November 1
• Afterschool Activity (glitter slime): 3:30 p.m., Thursday, November 11
• Building Bookworms (turkeys): 10:30 a.m., Monday, November 15
• Building Bookworms (owls): 10:30 a.m., Monday, November 29

 

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    MML’s book club, the Open Book Discussion Group, invites any interested individuals to come and discus the featured book, To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, on Tuesday, October 26, at 1:00 p.m. Copies can be found at the library. It is not necessary to attend all of the meetings, and you are welcome to come and go as you please.

Join us on Tuesday, October 26, at 7:00 p.m., at the Arnolds Park Library, for a fun night of painting, fellowship, and snacks provided by the three local libraries. Any skill level is invited to recreate a painting following step-by-step instruction. All of the supplies will be provided by the libraries. There are only 30 spots available so pre-register at the Arnolds Park Public Library, Spirit Lake Public Library, or the Milford Memorial Library. The cost is $10.00 for early registration and $15 for registration on the day of the event. Registrants will need to pay prior to the event to secure their spot. You may also register by going to this link: http://milfordlibrary.weebly.com/adult-program-registration.html

Friday, October 22, is the last day to register for MML’s Young Adult (4th-12th grades) Subscription Box: Trick-or-Treat?.  This Young Adult Subscription Box is free.  Young Adults may register by calling (712) 338-4643 or emailing milfordlibrary51351@gmail.com. Subscription Boxes can be picked up at the library.

Stop by the Library during Milford Business Trick or Treat will be held on Friday, October 29, 2:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. We are looking forward to seeing all the monsters, goblins, and princesses.

Milford Memorial Library: Youth Corner

   Milford Memorial Library and other Milford businesses will be celebrating Halloween with some trick or treating from 2:30-5:30 p.m. on Friday, October 29.  We are excited to see everyone in their costumes!

November will be upon us soon, so plan to attend some fun youth programs at MML.  There will be three Building Bookworms (storytimes).  They will be at 10:30 a.m. on Mondays, November 1 (Pumpkins), November 15 (Turkeys), and November 29 (Owls).  Miss Becca will also have Afterschool Activity (snow slime) at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 11.

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MML’s Young Adult (4th-12th grades) Subscription Box: Trick-or-Treat? is available Tuesday, October 12, through Friday, October 22.  Supplies to make faux cupcakes and fake Giant Popcorn will be provided. Also included is a recipe for kitty litter cake, reading list, playlist, and watchlist. This Young Adult Subscription Box is free, but registration is required. Young Adults may register by calling (712) 338-4643 or by emailing milfordlibrary51351@gmail.com. Subscription Boxes can be picked up at the library.
Any interested individuals are welcome to join MML's Book Club on Tuesday, October 26, at 1:00 p.m. The featured book, To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee, can be found in our library. It is not necessary to attend all of the book meetings, and you are welcome to come and go as you please.
Join us on Tuesday, October 26, at 7:00 p.m., at the Arnolds Park Library, for a fun night of painting, fellowship, and snacks provided by the three local libraries. Any skill level is invited to recreate a painting following step-by-step instruction. All of the supplies will be provided by the libraries. There are only 30 spots available so pre-register at the Arnolds Park Public Library, Spirit Lake Public Library, or the Milford Memorial Library. The cost is $10.00 for early registration and $15 for registration on the day of the event. Registrants will need to pay prior to the event to secure their spot. You may also register by going to this link: http://milfordlibrary.weebly.com/adult-program-registration.html
HelpNow! is a free online resource provided by the State of Iowa Library. This resource can help all age learners. Study materials are available for a variety of tests ranging from ACT, SAT, GED, ASVAB, U.S Citizenship, and more. Improve your math, reading, and writing skills at any age by playing games and solving puzzles. The best feature is the online one-on-one tutoring.  HelpNow! will even coordinate study sessions for a study group.  HelpNow! links can be found on the Milford Memorial Library website, www.milford.lib.ia.us, and our online card catalog. 

Milford Memorial Library: Youth Corner
 
Come join a fun game of Halloween BINGO at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 14, at Milford Memorial Library.  Every kiddo will get to leave with a simple prize.  Then at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, October 18, Miss Becca will have another Building Bookworms (storytime).  The theme will be Halloween, and the craft will be a paper handprint ghost.  Lastly, get those Halloween costumes ready for trick or treat with Milford businesses from 2:30-5:30 p.m. on Friday, October 29.

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Milford Memorial Library will be closed on Monday, October 11, in observance of Christopher Columbus Day. We look forward to seeing everyone on Tuesday, October 12.
  
MML’s Adult Craft series will be creating Halloween Ribbon Wreaths on Wednesday, October 13th, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at Milford Memorial Library. This craft also comes in kit form. The kit will include: ribbon, pipe cleaner, metal hoop, and instructions. The cost for this craft is $5.00 and registration is required. You can register by contacting the Milford Memorial Library or online by going to http://milfordlibrary.weebly.com/adult-program-registration.html.
 
Join us on Wednesday, October 13th, at 6:00 p.m., for Mysterious Creatures of the Midwest presented by Chad Lewis. In this presentation, researcher Chad Lewis will showcase his on-site investigations ranging from the Bigfoot of the North Woods and the Lake Monster of Lake Pepin to Phantom Chickens and Hellhounds roaming rural Iowa. Filled with witness drawings, eye-witness testimony, weird photos, and bizarre sound clips. This presentation brings the investigation right to you! This program is available via Zoom from anywhere you wish, or watch Chad's presentation on the big screen at the Milford Community Center. This program is brought to you by the Friends of the Estherville Public Library and the Friends of Milford Memorial Library.
 
October is a time filled with tricks and treats. Fourth through twelfth graders will have people guessing what is safe to eat with D.I.Y faux cupcakes and Kitty Litter Cake recipe. They might trick a Halloween monster with D.I.Y fake giant popcorn. These spooky sweet tricksters may enjoy the included and carefully crafted playlist, reading list, and watch list. MML’s Young Adult (4th-12th grades) Subscription Box: Trick-or-Treat? is available Tuesday, October 12, through Friday, October 22. This activity is free, but registration is required. Young Adults may register by calling (712) 338-4643 or by emailing milfordlibrary51351@gmail.com. Subscription Boxes may be picked up at the library.
 
Milford Memorial Library: Youth Corner
 
Milford Memorial Library has two programs that are perfect for your family. The first one is Afterschool Activity: Halloween BINGO. This will take place at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 14, at the library. Kids will be able to win some simple prizes by playing the game. The second program is Building Bookworms (storytime): Halloween. This will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, October 18, at MML. Kids will be a part of the storytime, and then make a handprint ghost for the craft. Both of these programs are free and require no registration. Milford Memorial Library hopes to see everyone very soon!  If you have any questions, please reach out to Miss Becca at beccas@milford.lib.ia.us or 712-338-4643.

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Join us on Monday, October 4, at 2:00 p.m. for Lincoln on the Gettysburg Address. The audience will enjoy hearing a first-hand account from Abraham Lincoln himself of the genesis and development of his famous speech. He provides background and context to the familiar phrases, from “Four score and seven years ago” to “government of the people, by the people, for the people”, and many more in between. He explains how he wrote his speeches, thus debunking a common myth about when and how he wrote this, his most famous, one. In fact, the audience will essentially witness him create his speech over the period of the program before their very eyes. This free program is sponsored by the Friends of the Milford Memorial Library, Friends of the Spirit Lake Library, and Friends of the Arnolds Park Library.
 
Milford Memorial Library has updated hours!
Monday -Friday 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday 9:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
 
Author Keith Luchtel will be at the Milford Memorial Library on Friday, September 30, at 6:30 p.m. to discuss his book, Milford Male. Keith’s story tells about how his values guided him from small town Iowa to becoming an Air Force Officer, Combat Pilot, Special Operator, Attorney, Lobbyist, Regulator, and Political Consultant.
 
On Wednesday, October 6, an open meeting of the Board of Trustees for the Milford Memorial Library will take place in the Milford Community Center. The agenda will be posted on MML’s website and front bulletin board at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting. Everyone is welcome to attend and offer their thoughts in order to make MML a better library.
 
Join us on Wednesday, October 13th, at 6:00 p.m., for Mysterious Creatures of the Midwest presented by Chad Lewis. In this presentation, researcher Chad Lewis will showcase his on-site investigations ranging from the Bigfoot of the North Woods and the Lake Monster of Lake Pepin to Phantom Chickens and Hellhounds roaming rural Iowa. Filled with witness drawings, eye-witness testimony, weird photos, and bizarre sound clips. This presentation brings the investigation right to you! This program is available via Zoom from anywhere you wish, or watch Chad's presentation on the big screen at the Milford Community Center. This program is brought to you by the Friends of the Estherville Public Library and the Friends of Milford Memorial Library.
 
Milford Memorial Library:
Youth Corner
 
Are you looking for something to do in October?  Head on over to Milford Memorial Library and visit Miss Becca on the following dates and times.  Please remember that all youth programming is free, and everything is provided by the library.

• Building Bookworms-Leaves: Monday, October 4, at 10:30 a.m.
• Afterschool Activity-Halloween BINGO: Thursday, October 14, at 3:30 p.m.
• Building Bookworms-Halloween: Monday, October 18, at 10:30 a.m.
• Clover Kids-Pumpkin Exploration: Monday, October 25, at 3:30 p.m.