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You are invited to Milford Memorial Library’s Holiday Open House on Saturday, December 3, from 9:30 a.m. to Noon. Join us for kid crafts (make and take or to go), Santa’s visit, Festival of Tree voting, and treats provided by the Friends of the Milford Library. We are looking forward to starting the holiday season with you!
 
Y.A.D.O., Young Adults’ Day Off, will be held at Milford Memorial Library, on Monday, December 5, from 11:30a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Fourth through twelfth graders are invited to come and create marble dipped cup and tile coaster, play games, eating pizza and popcorn, and watching the movie Home Alone. This event costs $5 and requires registration. For more information and register call Milford Memorial Library at 712-338-4643 or call Arnolds Park Library at 712-332-2033.
 
Join us for a special Paint Night at the Library on Thursday, December 8, at 7:00 p.m., at the Arnolds Park Library. D & L Ceramics from Everly will be leading us through painting a ceramic gnome or truck with a tree. The cost for this Paint Night is $30 and you will need to pay before the class for a spot. Contact the Milford Memorial Library, Arnolds Park Library, or Spirit Lake Library to register and let them know what ceramic piece you would like to paint. Items will be taken back to Everly and fired before they are returned to the library for participants to pick up.
 
The Holiday Gift Shop is in trouble and we are inviting 4th through 12th graders to help them finish up the season.  MML’s The Holiday Gift Shop Challenge Box is for Young Adults looking to create some handmade gifts. They will be helping out the shop owner by finishing up the three last-minute customers. These holiday helpers will be creating a lath star with a coffee stain, a cardboard snowflake, and a paintbrush gnome. The Holiday Gift Shop Challenge Box will be available Tuesday, December 13, through Friday, December 23.  This is a free activity, but does require registration. Registration can be done by calling MML at 712-338-4643 or by going online to http://milfordlibrary.weebly.com/young-adult-registration.html
 
Milford Memorial Library is collecting non-perishable food items for the Dickinson County Upper Des Moines Food Pantry until Friday, December 17.  Let’s help stock their shelves!

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Milford Memorial Library will be hosting an Open House as part of Milford’s Holiday Fantasy weekend. This event will take place from 9:30 a.m-12:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 3. We will have voting for trees, crafts for the kiddos, a visit from Santa, and yummy treats. This is a come and go event, and everything is provided by the library.

Also, don’t forget there will be a December Building Bookworms at 10:30 a.m. on the following Monday, December 5.

This week’s library feature is the many book displays in the youth area. The five main displays are changed each month and are based on what is going on throughout that month (ex. November-Thanksgiving books). However, The New York Times Best Sellers get changed each week, and all of the displays get ‘freshened up’ each day. 

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Milford Memorial Library will be closed on Thursday, November 24, Friday, November 25, and Saturday, November 26, in observance of Thanksgiving. We will be open on Monday, November 28, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
 
On Saturday, November 19, 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. Winners will receive $20 in Milford Bucks sponsored by the Friends of the Milford Library. If you have any questions please contact the library by calling 712-338-4643 or by emailing milfordlibrary51351@gmail.com.  The last day for bringing in trees will be Friday, December 2.
 
Join us on Tuesday, November 22, 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 registration cost is $15. 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
 
This is the final week for fourth through twelfth graders to register and pick up MML’s Young Adult Out of the Box Challenge. Registration ends on Friday, November 18. To register, call Milford Memorial Library at 712-338-4643 or go online to http://milfordlibrary.weebly.com/young-adult-registration.html.
 
MML will be hosting our “Fill the Cart” for the Dickinson County Upper Des Moines Food Pantry.  Starting Saturday, November 19 through Friday, December 16, we will be collecting non-perishable food items. Help us fill up their cupboards for the holidays.
 
Milford Memorial Library can help you with your holiday needs. We have books for adding new family favorite recipes, cake pans for baking, movies to entertain. If you are traveling, we have our portable hot spots available and audiobooks for your drive. Come and stop in to see how we can make add to your holiday fun.

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Mark your calendars for another Building Bookworms at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, November 21, at Milford Memorial Library. This storytime will be about being thankful and kind, and the craft will be huggable hands. While you’re at the library, don’t forget to check out the November youth book displays. They include Thanksgiving, hiking, writing, games and puzzles, and trains. So much to read, so little time!

This week’s library feature is the Youth Reading Resources folder on the table in front of Miss Becca’s desk. Here grown-ups can find a variety of papers to help with their kiddo’s understanding and love of reading. Some examples include parts of a story, book talk questions, and reading tips for at home. Miss Becca updates this folder monthly, so please stop by Milford Memorial Library to grab some reading resources.

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     Fourth through twelfth graders are invited to register for MML’s Young Adult Out of the Box Challenge. This box will be filled with odds and ends to design a game, create an art project, and repurpose an item in your home. This is a free activity, but does require registration. Pick up and registration may be completed from Tuesday, November 8, through Friday, November 18. To register, call Milford Memorial Library at 712-338-4643 or go online to http://milfordlibrary.weebly.com/young-adult-registration.html.
 
Any interested individuals are welcome to join MML's Book Club on Tuesday, November 15, at 1:00 p.m. The featured book, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid, 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.
 
Milford Memorial Library will be hosting Festival of Trees again this year! Start thinking of your tree because the first day for drop off is Saturday, November 19, from 9:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. We are looking forward to seeing and displaying your beautiful trees. 

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Milford Memorial Library has two more November youth programs for the community. Afterschool Activity will start at 3:30 p.m. this coming Thursday, November 10. We will play a variety of board games and enjoy some popcorn. The more the merrier in order to make the game playing fun for all. Our second program is Building Bookworms, and it will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, November 21. The theme will focus on being kind and thankful.

New youth book displays are out, and they are: Thanksgiving, hiking, writing, games and puzzles, and trains.

This week’s library feature is MML’s Elementary Resources webpage. You can find the link on the Youth page (milford.lib.ia.us/youth) or directly at milford.lib.ia.us/k-4. Miss Becca recently put a bunch of new resources on it such as PBS Kids, Wonderopolis, and National Geographic for Kids.

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​Young Adults’ Day Off (Y.A.D.O.) will be held on Monday, November 7, from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the Florence Park Shelter. Fourth through twelfth graders will be creating an animal silhouette painting, eating pizza, and watching Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey. This event costs $10 and registration is required. You may register by calling Milford Memorial Library at 712-338-4643 or Arnolds Park Library at 712-332-2033.
 
Fourth through twelfth graders are invited to register for MML’s Young Adult Out of the Box Challenge. This box will be filled with odds and ends to design a game, create an art project, and repurpose an item in your home. This is a free activity, but does require registration. Pick up and registration may be completed from Tuesday, November 8, through Friday, November 18. To register, call Milford Memorial Library at 712-338-4643 or go online to http://milfordlibrary.weebly.com/young-adult-registration.html.
 
Any interested individuals are welcome to join MML's Book Club on Tuesday, November 15, at 1:00 p.m. The featured book, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid, 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.
 
Milford Memorial Library will be hosting Festival of Trees again this year! Start thinking of your tree because the first day for drop off is Monday, November 21, from 9:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. We are looking forward to seeing and displaying your beautiful trees.
 

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November has arrived, and here is a quick overview of the youth programs in this month. There are two Building Bookworms (storytimes) starting at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, November 7 (apples) and Monday, November 21 (kindness/thankful). Afterschool Activity is at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 10, with the activity being board games and popcorn. Everything is free and located at the Milford Memorial Library.

This week’s library feature are the many tables in the youth area. These tables are a perfect size for your kiddos to read with each other, complete a variety of coloring and activity pages, put a puzzle together, and even look at a world map. They might also be the perfect spot to collect your library items before checking out and heading home.

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Trick-or-Treating is almost here! Make sure to make stop at Milford Memorial on Monday, October 31, from 3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m., to pick up a treat and to show off your amazing costume as a part of Trick-or-Treat Milford Businesses.  We look forward to seeing all the ghosts, ghouls, goblins, superheroes, and creatures.
 
On Thursday, November 2, 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.
 
Young Adults, 4th through 12th Graders, are invited to Florence Park, on Monday, November 7, from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., for Y.A.D.O., Young Adults’ Day Off.  At the park, we will be creating an animal silhouette painting, eat pizza, and watch Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey. This activity does cost $10 and registration is required. You may register by calling Milford Memorial Library at 712-338-4643 or Arnolds Park Library at 712-332-2033.
 
Are you looking for indoor activities? MML can help! You will find a number of puzzles, movies, and cake pans available for checkout. These amazing materials are in addition to our collection of books, audiobooks, and magazines. We have some thing for every age and interest. Stop by and browse awhile.

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Miss Becca finished out her October programming with a decent turnout for Afterschool Activity: Halloween BINGO and Building Bookworms: Space & Halloween. She sure does appreciate the committed library families, as well as seeing new faces. Please remember that Milford Memorial Library’s youth programming is free, requires no registration, and everything is provided by the library. Stay tuned for upcoming November programs.

​Last week’s library feature was the variety of youth puzzles. This week’s feature is a blue folder on top of the puzzle shelf. This folder has various youth comprehension resources such as drawing and/or writing out story elements or rolling a dice for a story retell. Miss Becca will be updating this folder every so often, so please check it out as it can definitely add value to your kiddo’s reading skills.

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Join us on Tuesday, October 25, 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. This month we will be painting a round wood door sign. Your sign can be fall or Halloween themed. 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 $15 for registration. 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
 
Join MML and Arnolds Park Library at Florence Park on Monday, November 7, from 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., for Y.A.D.O., Young Adults’ Day Off. Fourth through twelfth graders are invited to come create an animal painting, eat pizza, and watch Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey. This activity does cost $10 and registration is required.  You may register by calling MML at 712-338-4643 or Arnolds Park at 712-332-2033.
 
For those who registered with the Dickinson County Extension and Outreach, a reminder that Jam Making and Dehydrating with ISU Extension is on Thursday, October 27, at 5:00 p.m., at the Milford Memorial Library. All classes are currently full. For more information or to register for future classes contact: Dickinson County Extension and Outreach Sue Boettcher, boettche@iastate.edu 712-336-3438.
 
Last chance for MML’s Young Adult A Horror of a Challenge Box. This box is filled with free activities, but does require registration by Friday, October 21, at 5:30 p.m. To register call the library or online at http://milfordlibrary.weebly.com/young-adult-registration.html
 
Inviting all ghosts, ghouls, goblins, superheroes, and creatures alike! Stop by the Milford Memorial Library on Monday, October 31, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., to pick up some treats and show off your awesome costume as part of Trick or Treat with Milford Businesses.

On page 13 of the November 2022 Consumer Reports Magazine, has as short article about “Getting Free Audiobooks” The article gives a brief description about applying for a library card and/or using your library card. As Milford Memorial Library patrons, you have access to several audiobooks. In our physical library we have audiobooks on CDs, Playaways, and Wonderbooks. MML patrons also have access to the Libby App. To learn more about audiobooks, come to MML talk with a librarian and check out this Consumer Reports Magazine November 2022 issue. 

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Halloween is almost here, which is perfect timing for Miss Becca to have another storytime. The last October Building Bookworms will be at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, October 24, at Milford Memorial Library. During this time, we will read some Halloween books, sing and move around, and make a candy corn pot to be filled with candy corn and pumpkins.

The library feature of the week are the many puzzles at MML. We have engaging and colorful puzzles for the kiddos that include fine motor, flat placement, regular size, and floor puzzles. Even though the youth puzzles cannot be taken home, the library offers many adult puzzles that can be checked out for more family fun at home. Please don’t hesitate to reach out any of the librarians at Milford Memorial Library (712-338-4643) or visit their pretty rad website (milford.lib.ia.us)!

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On Wednesday, October 19, Milford Memorial Library will be closed for staff development. We look forward to seeing everyone on Thursday, October 20, at 9:30 a.m.
 
Join MML for our Adult Craft Series as we make a Halloween Wood Décor. This craft will be kit only and will include wood, paint, stencils, gauze 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.
 
There is still time for fourth through twelfth graders to register for the Young Adult A Horror of a Challenge Box. This box is filled with free activities, but does require registration. It will slink back into the dark on Friday, October 21, at 5:30 p.m. To register call the library or online at http://milfordlibrary.weebly.com/young-adult-registration.html
 
Any interested individuals are welcome to join MML's Book Club on Tuesday, October 18, at 1:00 p.m. The featured book, Rebecca by Daphne De Maurier, can be found in our library. We will also be showing the 1940 film of Rebecca directed by Alfred Hitchcock after the book discussion. It is not necessary to attend all of the meetings, and you are welcome to come and go as you please.
 
The People’s Law Library of Iowa is a new online resource that provides easy to understand information on some of Iowa’s laws. The website includes information on consumer law, family law, and landlord/tenant law, as well as guidance on researching legal issues, a glossary or more than 100 legal terms, and more.
This new resource is made possible by the State Library’s portion of the American Rescue Plan Act and the University of Iowa Law Library who gathered the content while the State Library provided administrative support and contracting for the website. This partnership has been extended to allow The People’s Law Library website to grow with additional information.
 
Inviting all ghosts, ghouls, goblins, superheroes, and creatures alike! Stop by the Milford Memorial Library on Monday, October 31, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., to pick up some treats and show off your awesome costume.

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Have you explored the Youth page on Milford Memorial Library’s website? Type your way on over to milford.lib.ia.us/youth to see new books, monthly book displays, posters, and other information. Also, feel free to take a look at the Students page that is under the ‘Use Our Library’ tab. If you have any good recommendations for the Youth or Elementary pages, please send an email to beccas@milford.lib.ia.us.

​Of course, don’t forget there are three community youth programs in October. They are Afterchool Activity: Halloween BINGO at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 13, Building Bookworms: Space at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, October 17, and Building Bookworms: Halloween at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, October 24.

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Milford Memorial Library will be closed on Monday, October 10, in observance of Columbus Day. We look forward to seeing everyone on Tuesday, October 11.
 
Get into the Halloween spirit by joining Curt Strutz for Visiting the Beyond, an interactive and unique presentation on Wednesday, October 12, at 6:30 p.m., in the Milford Community Center. Attendees will take tours through the nation's most haunted locations - possibly including abandoned hospitals, schools, asylums, homes, and more. All done with original photography, deep history, and haunted experiences. Visiting the Beyond is a fun mix of history, photos, storytelling, and humor. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Milford Library, Arnolds Park Library, and Spirit Lake Library.
MML’s Young Adult Horror of a Challenge Box is now available for registration. The little box of horrors will have 4th through 12th graders figuring out how to defend themselves against Skittles the clown, the Blob, and vampires. This Challenge Box will be ready for pick-up starting Tuesday, October 11, through Friday, October 21. This is a free activity, but it does require registration. To register call MML at 712-338-4643 or online by going to http://milfordlibrary.weebly.com/young-adult-registration.html.
For those who registered with the Dickinson County Extension and Outreach, reminder of the Pressure Canning, on Thursday, October 13, at 5:00 p.m., at the Milford Memorial Library. For more information contact: Dickinson County Extension and Outreach Sue Boettcher, boettche@iastate.edu 712-336-3438.

Join MML’s Open Book Discussion Group on Tuesday, October 18, at 1:00 p.m., to discuss the featured book Rebecca by Daphne De Maurier. 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.

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​October is here! Miss Becca is super excited because she loves Halloween, candy, and fall weather (plus it’s her birthday month!). Join your library friends for three different programs at Milford Memorial Library. The first program is Afterchool Activity: Halloween BINGO at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 13. Then there are two Building Bookworms on backto-back weeks at 10:30 a.m. on Mondays, October 17 and 24. The first theme focuses on space, while the second one focuses on candy corn. Stay current with all of the youth, young adults, and adults programming at Milford Memorial Library through their website, Facebook page, or by stopping by the library (we love to see your happy faces).

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Join Curt Strutz for an interactive and unique presentation on Wednesday, October 12, at 6:30 p.m., in the Milford Community Center. Guests will take tours through the nation's most haunted locations - possibly including abandoned hospitals, schools, asylums, homes, and more. All done with original photography, deep history, and haunted experiences. Visiting the Beyond is a fun mix of history, photos, storytelling, and humor. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Milford Library, Arnolds Park Library, and Spirit Lake Library.
On Wednesday, October 5, 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.
 
Let MML help you have a relaxing fall night in or a lazy fall day. Prepare a slow cooker meal from one of our cookbooks.  If you like baking, we have cake pans available. Than wind down by curling up with a good book, movie, or puzzle from MML.
 
Young Adults’ Day Off (Y.A.D.O.) will not be held in October.  MML and Arnold Park Library invite you to mark your calendars for Monday, November 7, from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Keep an eye out for more information.
Milford Memorial Library will be closed on Monday, October 10, in observance of Christopher Columbus Day. We look forward to seeing everyone on Tuesday, October 11.
 
On the Milford Memorial Library website, milford.lib.ia.us, researchers are able to access digitized Dickinson County Newspapers from 1870 to present day. Users are able to filter by keyword(s), decades, and certain newspapers. When searching for keyword(s), researchers also have the option of picking date ranges of before, after, or between.  Once an article is found, users may download, crop, and print.

Milford Memorial Library can help with your printing, copying, faxing, and scanning needs. Printing and copying costs are .25¢ per page for black and white and .50¢ per page for color.  Faxing is $3.00 for the first two pages and .50¢ for each page after. Scanning to an email is free of charge. For more information, please call 712-338-4643 or email milfordlibrary51351@gmail.com. 

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Thank you to the library families that made it out to Milford Memorial Library’s September Building Bookworms. We had a great time reading books, moving around, and completing a letter B teddy bear and pirate ship. The kiddos even got to meet an in service training dog. Please mark your calendars for the new storytimes at 10:30 a.m. on Mondays, October 17 and 24. The themed crafts will be a space telescope and candy corn pot.

​Afterchool Activity will also begin at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 13, with the popular activity, Halloween BINGO. For all of MML’s events and programs, head to MML’s Facebook page (@milfordlibrary) or the youth page (milford.lib.ia.us/youth)

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Any interested individuals are welcome to join MML's Book Club on Tuesday, September 20, at 1:00 p.m. The featured book, The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab, 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.
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Join MML for our Adult Craft Series as we make a Mason Jar Pincushion on Wednesday, September 21, 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, needle, thread, mason jar 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.
 
MML’s Young Adult Get Cooking Challenge Box is available until Friday, September 23. This Challenge Box is for fourth through twelfth graders, who want to experiment in the kitchen. The food challenges are based around planning and preparing a meal. This is a free activity, but it does require registration. Young adults may register by calling (712) 338-4643 or by emailing milfordlibrary51351@gmail.com. Subscription Boxes maybe picked up at the library.
 
For those who registered with the Dickinson County Extension and Outreach, a reminder that jam making with ISU Extension is on Tuesday, September 13, at 5:00 p.m., at the Milford Memorial Library. All classes are currently full, but there is a possibly of more classes in October. For more information or to register for future classes contact: Dickinson County Extension and Outreach Sue Boettcher, boettche@iastate.edu 712-336-3438.
 
With fall comes harvest and around-the-clock work. MML is makes getting materials easy with some of our 24-hour services. Patrons can reserve materials online through MML’s online catalog. Materials can be picked up the next business day at the circulation desk or at the drive-up window. MML also offers downloadable ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and movies through the Libby App. If you have any questions or would like more information about these resources please contact us by calling 712-338-4643 or emailing info@milford.lib.ia.us.

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September is here, and Milford Memorial Library is excited for the upcoming fall weather.

In the meantime, Miss Becca has one Building Bookworms left and five book displays on the shelves. Building Bookworms is on Monday, September 26, at 10:30 a.m., with the focus being pirates. Once again, the lovable, furry guest will be there.

​The five September book displays are: Library Card Month, Stan Berenstain, Jack Prelutsky, Banned Books Week, and International Translation Day. Check out MML youth programming on Facebook (@milfordlibrary) and on our youth webpage (milford.lib.ia.us/youth).