Milford Memorial Library

Library News: March 9

3/9/2026

Milford Memorial Library News

Join MML for our weekly Building Bookworms Storytime on Mondays at 10:30 a.m. Take a look below for our themes. All materials and services are provided by the library free to participants. All kids and their adults are welcome to stay after storytime and mingle. For more information contact the library or check out our Facebook page.

March 16, 10:30 a.m. – Xylophone
March 23, 10:30 a.m. – Yak
March 30, 10:30 a.m. – Zoo
April 6, 10:30 a.m. – Barn Animals
April 13, 10:30 a.m.- April Showers

Join the Lakes Area Libraries for a night of music from Classical Guitarist Peter Fletcher on Monday, March 16, at 6:30 p.m., in the Milford Community Center. Peter will be preforming music from his new album, In Concert, along with music from Russian composer, Nikita Koshkin, Spanish composer Isaac Albeniz, and more. In 2027, Peter will be returning to Carnegie Hall. This free program is sponsored by the Friends of the Milford Library, Arnolds Park Public Library, and the Spirit Lake Public Library.

On Monday, March 16, fourth through twelfth graders are invited to MML’s Y.A. Maker Monday! This month, they will be creating their own button. This free come-and-go activity will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. For more information please contact MML by calling 712-338-4649 or emailing [email protected]

Join MML for All-Day Play from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., on Monday, March 16! During this come-and-go playtime, you will discover new and exciting toys while having fun with friends. All toys are supplied by the library.

MML's CrAFTER Hours is happening on Wednesday, March 18, from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. This month we will be creating a resin bookmark or suncatcher. You will learn how to make a few different items at this class. Make sure to preregister and the cost for the class is $5. Register by calling MML or online at https://milford-ia.whofi.com/calendar/event/5647079.

Younger kids are invited to join MML’s Read Across America Bingo. Stop by the Milford Memorial Library to pick up a special bingo card with 25 interactive reading activities. Two full Bingos in a row gets a small prize, and a completed bingo card equals a large prize drawing entry. Read Across America Bingo will be available until Tuesday, March 31.

Library News: March 3

3/3/2026

March 2, 10:30 a.m. – Vegetables
March 9, 10:30 a.m. – Whales
March 16, 10:30 a.m. – Xylophone
March 23, 10:30 a.m. – Yak
March 30, 10:30 a.m. – Zoo

On Thursday, March 12, MML’s After-School Adventures is taking to the sky. Join us from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., to create a bunny flying a paper airplane. A small snack will be served during this free activity. For questions, please contact the Milford Memorial Library by calling 712-338-4643 or emailing [email protected].

On Monday, March 16, at 6:30 p.m., join us in welcoming Classical Guitarist Peter Fletcher in the Milford Community Center. He will be preforming music from his new album, In Concert, along with music from Russian composer, Nikita Koshkin, Spanish composer Isaac Albeniz, and more. In 2027, Peter will be returning to Carnegie Hall. This free program is sponsored by the Friends of the Milford Library, Arnolds Park Public Library, and the Spirit Lake Public Library.

Create Your Own Button during MML’s Y.A. Maker Monday, on Monday, March 16! From 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., fourth through twelfth graders can design and put together their own buttons. This is a free come-and-go activity. For questions please contact MML by calling 712-338-4643 or emailing [email protected].

After MML’s Building Bookworms Storytime on Monday, March 16, join us for our All-Day Play time! From 11:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., discover new and exciting toys while having fun with friends. This is a come-and-go playtime. All toys are supplied by the library. For questions, please contact the library by calling 712-338-4643 or emailing [email protected].

Fourth graders and younger kids are invited to join MML’s Read Across America Bingo. Stop by the Milford Memorial Library to pick up a special bingo card with 25 interactive reading activities. Two full Bingos in a row gets a small prize, and a completed bingo card equals a large prize drawing entry. Read Across America Bingo will be available until Tuesday, March 31.

Library News: February 23

2/23/2026

March 2, 10:30 a.m. – Vegetables
March 9, 10:30 a.m. – Whales
March 16, 10:30 a.m. – Xylophone
March 23, 10:30 a.m. – Zoo

During the month of March, kids in 4th grade and younger may take part in Read Across America Bingo. At MML’s front desk, pick up your special bingo card with 25 interactive reading options. Four Bingos in a row equals a small prize, and a completed bingo card equals a prize drawing entry. Read Across America Bingo will be available from Monday, March 2, through Tuesday, March 31.

Saturday, February 28, is the last day of MML’s Blind Date with a Book. Please return completed bookmarks to MML to be placed into a prize drawing. The prize is basket full of goodies. One basket for adults and one for children. Thank you to the Friends of the Milford Library for sponsoring Blind Date with a Book prizes.

Join us in welcoming Classic Guitarist Peter Fletcher, on Monday, March 16, at 6:30 p.m., at Milford Memorial Library. Peter will be preforming music from his new album, In Concert, along with music from Russian composer, Nikita Koshkin, Spanish composer Isaac Albeniz, and more. In 2027, Peter will return to Carnegie Hall. This free program is sponsored by the Friends of the Milford Library, Arnolds Park Public Library, and the Spirit Lake Public Library.

On Wednesday, March 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.

Library News: February 18

2/18/2026

February 23, 10:30 a.m. – Underwear
March 2, 10:30 a.m. – Vegetables
March 9, 10:30 a.m. – Whales
March 16, 10:30 a.m. – Xylophone

Saturday, February 28, is the last day of Milford Memorial Library’s Blind Date with a Book. Take a chance on a book only from the genre and a few descriptive words. It could be a diamond in the rough or a complete dud. Simply return the book to MML, along with the provided bookmark. The completed bookmark will be placed into a prize drawing. The prize is basket full of goodies. One basket for adults and one for children. Thank you to the Friends of the Milford Library for sponsoring Blind Date with a Book prizes.

New titles have been springing up at Milford Memorial Library. In children’s fiction, we have new books from Daniel Tiger to Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Letters. Children’s chapter book readers will enjoy the newest I Survived, Owl Diaries, and Dragon Masters. Graphic novels include Wing It, Sidekicks: Thick as Thieves, and Geronimo Stilton Reporter: Starting Geronimo. In Young Adult, try Rocket Arm, Better Than the Movies, 16 Forever, and My Favorite Color is: Your Something Blue. Adults, we haven’t left you out. In adult fiction some titles we have added are The First Time I Saw Him, Where He Left Me, and The Merriest Crime of the Year. In adult non-fiction some titles MML has added are The Pioneer Woman Cooks: The Essential Recipes, The Gales of November: The Untold Story of the Edmund Fitzgerald, and Stop Letting Everything Effect You. Stop in to check out these and other titles. To reserve these titles and others by calling (712) 338-4643 or visiting milford.lib.ia.us.

Hoopla is now available at Milford Memorial Library! Hoopla has audiobooks, eBooks, movies, music, series, and more. The best part is that it is all available now. That's right, no need to wait months to read the book. Register now at https://www.hoopladigital.com/register?page=REGISTRATION_WELCOME.

Library News: February 9

2/9/2026

Milford Memorial Library News

Milford Memorial Library will be closed on Monday, February 16, in observance of Presidents’ Day. We look forward to seeing everyone on Tuesday, February 17, when we reopen at 9:30 a.m.

Join MML for our weekly Building Bookworms Storytime on Mondays at 10:30 a.m. Take a look below for our themes. All materials and services are provided by the library free to participants. All kids and their adults are welcome to stay after storytime and mingle. For more information contact the library or check out our Facebook page.

February 16, 10:30 a.m. – No Building Bookworms- MML closed in observance of Presidents’ Day
February 23, 10:30 a.m. – Underwear

There is still time to register for MML’s CrAFTER Hours on Wednesday, February 18, for French Pastry 101. From 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. we will be creating few different types of pastries. Cost is $5.00 and you can register by calling Milford Memorial Library at (712)338-4643 or online.

Milford Memorial Library Book Club will be meeting on Tuesday, February 17, at 1:00 p.m. This month, they will be discussing Once There Were Wolves by Charlotte McConaghy. Any interested individuals may pick up at copy at Milford Memorial Library. It is not necessary to attend all of the book meetings, and you are welcome to come and go as you please.

No awkward or forced conversions during Milford Memorial Library’s Blind Date with a Book. All wrapped books will have just a few describing words and the genre. It could be your new favorite or a dud. You won’t know until you check it out. A bookmark is in each book. Return the completed bookmark to MML to be placed into a drawing. Drawing prizes are sponsored by the Friends of the Milford Library. Blind Date books are available for all age groups until Saturday, February 28.

BIG NEWS! MML officially has Hoopla. Patrons asked and we have answered. Hoopla has audiobooks, eBooks, movies, music, series, and more. The best part is that it is all available now. That's right, no need to wait months to read the book. Register now at https://www.hoopladigital.com/register?page=REGISTRATION_WELCOME.

Library news: January 20

1/20/2026

January 26, 10:30 a.m. – Rhinestones
February 2, 10:30 a.m. – Spectacular Space
February 9, 10:30 a.m. – Tremendous Teeth
February 16, 10:30 a.m. – No Building Bookworms- MML closed in observance of Presidents Day
February 23, 10:30 a.m. – Underwear

Milford Memorial Library would like to announce that Hoopla is now available at MML! Hoopla will offer our patrons digital Ebooks, audiobooks, comics, movies, TV shows, and music. Patrons will be able to browse and borrow content immediately. For more information and questions, contact Milford Memorial Library by stopping in, calling 712-338-4643, or emailing [email protected].

It’s back! Join us on Tuesday, January 27, at 7:00 p.m. for Paint Night at the Library! Kris will lead us through how to create an acrylic painting. Cost for registration is $15. Contact Milford Library or Arnolds Park Library to register or register online at https://milford-ia.whofi.com/calendar/event/5620239

Mark your calendars for MML’s Blind Date with a Book. There will be no title. You will only know the book’s genre and a small description. Blind Date with a Book will be held from Monday, February 2, through Saturday, February 28.

Find printable 2025 Form 1040 and other tax information on Milford Memorial Library’s website. In your web browser, you will type milford.lib.ia.us. and hit enter. Once MML’s homepage is displayed, click “Tax Forms and Information” in the blue column on the left-hand side. Once this page is pulled up, links and information will be available for you to explore. You may print at home or at Milford Memorial Library. Printing your tax forms at MML will cost $0.10 per page for blank tax forms and $0.20 per page for filled-out forms.

On Wednesday, February 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.

Library news: January 12

1/12/2026

January 19, 10:30 a.m. – Quilt
January 26, 10:30 a.m. – Rhinestones
February 2, 10:30 a.m. – Spectacular Space
February 9, 10:30 a.m. – Tremendous Teeth
February 16, 10:30 a.m. – No Building Bookworms- MML closed in observance of Presidents Day
February 23, 10:30 a.m. – Underwear

Milford Memorial Library would like to announce the top titles that were checked out during 2025. MML welcomes you to come and enjoy these beloved stories. We are looking forward to seeing what you will read in 2026.
Adult Fiction: Boyfriend by Freida McFadden
Adult Non-Fiction: Framed by John Grisham
Children’s Picture Book: Little Blue Truck Makes a Friend by Alice Schertle
Children’s Chapter Book: Wings of Fire by Tui T. Sutherland
Young Adult: Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins

Any interested individuals are welcome to join MML's Book Club on Tuesday, January 20, at 1:00 p.m. The featured book, Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus, can be found in our library. It is not necessary to attend all of the meetings, and you are welcome to come and go as you please. For any questions, please contact the library by calling 712-338-4643 or by emailing [email protected].

Library News: January 5

1/5/2026

January 12, 10:30 a.m. – Paint
January 19, 10:30 a.m. – Quilt
January 26, 10:30 a.m. – Rhinestones
February 2, 10:30 a.m. – Spectacular Space
February 9, 10:30 a.m. – Tremendous Teeth
February 16, 10:30 a.m. – No Building Bookworms- MML closed in observance of Presidents Day
February 23, 10:30 a.m. – Underwear

On Monday, January 12, at 7:00 p.m., in the Milford Community Center, you are invited to an author book talk with New York Times author Nicole Baart. Nicole will discuss her newly released book titled Where He Left Me, she will answer audience questions, and sign books. Nicole’s novels range from romantic to suspenseful, but she is known for her artistic prose and finely drawn characters. Her stories celebrate the triumph of the human spirit and beauty in the midst of brokenness. This is a free event sponsored by the Friends of the Milford Memorial Library, Arnolds Park Public Library, and the Spirit Lake Public Library.
MML's Young Adult (4th-12th graders) Maker Monday, will be held on Monday, January 19, from 9:30 A.M. until 4:00 p.m. They will be creating a mini canvas snowman. This is a free come and go event. All materials will be provided by the library.

On Monday, January 19, from 11:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., join MML for All-Day Play. Discover new and exciting toys while having fun with friends. This is a come-and-go playtime. All toys are supplied by the library.
Any interested individuals are welcome to join the Milford Memorial Library Book Club on Tuesday, January 20, at 1:00 p.m. This month we will be discussing Lessons in Chemistry. You are not required to attend each meeting and may come and go as you please.
Join us for MML’s CrAFTER Hours on Wednesday, January 21, from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. This month we will be making a folded book gnome. We will have materials available. The cost is $5. Register now by calling MML at 338-4643.

Library News: December 22

12/22/2025

Milford Memorial Library News

Milford Memorial Library will close at 11:00 a.m., on Wednesday, December 24, and will be closed all day on Thursday, December 25, in observance of the Christmas Holiday. We look forward to seeing everyone on Friday, December 26, at 9:30 a.m. We hope you have a safe and happy holiday.

Join MML for our weekly Building Bookworms Storytime on Mondays at 10:30 a.m. Take a look below for our themes. All materials and services are provided by the library free to participants. All kids and their adults are welcome to stay after storytime and mingle. For more information contact the library or check out our Facebook page.

December 29, 10:30 a.m. – New
January 5, 10:30 a.m. – Owls
January 12, 10:30 a.m. – Paint
January 19, 10:30 a.m. – Quilt
January 26, 10:30 a.m. – Rhinestones

On Tuesday, December 23, Milford Memorial Library will have a free double feature! Home Alone will begin at 1:00 p.m. and Home Alone 2: Lost in New York will begin at 2:30 p.m. Popcorn will be provided for this free event.

Join MML for Fun Craft Fridays on December 26, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This is a youth and young adult free come-and-go craft time. This week we will be craft a perler bead creation. This is a limited amount of supplies, so this will be a first come, first serve.

If you have any questions please contact Milford Memorial Library by phone at 712-338-4643 or by email at [email protected].

There will be a free showing of Shrek at Milford Memorial Library on Tuesday, December 30, at 2:00 pm. Popcorn will be provided for this free event.
On Wednesday, December 31, Milford Memorial Library will be closing at 11:00 a.m. and will be closed all day on Thursday, January 1, in observance of the New Year’s holiday. We look forward to seeing everyone on Friday, January 2, at 9:30 a.m. We hope you have a safe and happy holiday.
Author Nicole Baart will be joining us on January 12th at 7:00 p.m. at the Milford Community Center. If you enjoy reading her books you should mark your calendars for this event! Nicole’s novels range from romantic to suspenseful, but she is known for her artistic prose and finely drawn characters. Her stories celebrate the triumph of the human spirit and beauty in the midst of brokenness.

Library news: Decmeber 15

12/15/2025

December 22, 10:30 a.m. – Merriest Time of Year
December 29, 10:30 a.m. – New
January 5, 10:30 a.m. – Owls
January 12, 10:30 a.m. – Paint
January 19, 10:30 a.m. – Quilt
January 26, 10:30 a.m. – Rhinestones

Milford Memorial Library would like to announce and congratulate the winners of the Festival of Trees.
Best Business: Dollar Tree
Best Organization: Milford Girls Scouts
Best Family/Personal: Sofia Heithus
Most Creative: Milford Girl Scouts
Thank you again to those who provided trees and to everyone who came out to vote. Thank you to the Friends of the Milford Memorial Library for sponsoring the prizes for the Festival of Trees winners.

Milford Memorial Library would like to thank everyone who came out to create holiday memories during Holiday Fantasy. Seeing community members gathered doing crafts and spending time together is something we always enjoy. Santa was excited to hear so many Christmas wishes. Thank you to the Friends of the Milford Library for donating and serving the tasty holiday treats.

We would like to thank everyone who donated to the Holiday Fantasy “Fill the Cart” Food Drive for Dickinson County Upper Des Moines Food Pantry. Your donations will help fill their cupboards during the holiday and winter season.

On Tuesday, December 23, Milford Memorial Library will have a free double feature! Home Alone will begin at 1:00 p.m. and Home Alone 2: Lost in New York will begin at 2:30 p.m. Popcorn will be provided for this free event.

On Wednesday, December 24, Milford Memorial Library will be closing at 11:00 a.m. and will be closed all day on Thursday, December 25, in observance of the Christmas holiday. We look forward to seeing everyone on Friday, December 26, at 9:30 a.m. We hope you have a safe and happy holiday.

Head to the kitchen with the Northey Girls at Milford Memorial Library. The display case is filled with multigenerational memories formed by cooking and baking together. They hope their memories will help you share your memories and to create your own.

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