​Milford Memorial Library News
 
Milford Memorial Library will be closed Thursday, November 25, and Friday, November 26, to celebrate Thanksgiving. We hope everyone has a safe and happy Thanksgiving. We look forward to seeing everyone on Monday, November 30, for the start of Festival of Wreaths voting.

Festival of Wreaths voting will be Monday, November 30, - Friday, December 4. Awards this year are for best personal/family, best organization, best business, most creative, and librarian's choice. We look forward to seeing all the creative wreaths around the library. Voting can be done by picking up a ballot at the library drive-up window and then returning it in the drop box or participants can vote online.  For more information, contact the library at 712-338-4643 or info@milford.lib.ia.us.

 Join MML for our Holiday Fantasy Library Festival Stroll Wednesday, December 2, Thursday, December 3, and Friday, December 4, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. This event will include kids to go holiday crafts, and cookies to go provided by the Friends of the Milford Memorial Library, and voting on wreaths.

Be our guest to MML’s Young Adult (4th-12th graders) Subscription Box: A Disney December. This enchanting box includes a lantern from galaxies far far away, an ornament that will have Sandy Claws asking “what’s this?”, and a place to display what’s worth melting for.  While you work, you can whistle along with the playlist, enjoy a to watch list you will never outgrow, and try delicious recipes. If you don’t believe us, just ask the dishes. Anything can happen if you pre-register by calling 712-338-4643 or emailing milfordlibrary51351@gmail.com. Don’t be late for the very important pick up dates of Tuesday, December 8, through Wednesday, December 23. We will see ya real soon!

Check out MML’s drive-up window hours! Reserves may be picked up Monday - Friday 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and Wednesday 10:00 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. You may reserve materials by using MML’s online catalog, calling (712) 338-4643, or emailing milfordlibrary51351@gmail.com. Our drive-up window is on the east of the library (closest to Highway 71) and right before our drop box.
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If you have materials to print, please email milfordlibrary51351@gmail.com. You may pick up your printing during our drive-up hours. Normal printing prices apply ($0.25 for black and white per page and $0.50 for color per page).
 
Milford Memorial Library: Youth Corner
 
Milford Memorial Library would like to wish all of the families and kiddos a Happy Thanksgiving.  Since we will be closed part of this week, Grab and Go Bags and Books: Mo Willems-Pigeon will be available until Monday, November 30.  The craft is a cute handprint pigeon, and there are plenty of books to check out that feature this crazy pigeon.  Feel free to call or email Miss Becca to reserve a bag or books (338-4643, beccas@milford.lib.ia.us).

Please write down the following dates for December’s Grab and Go Bags and Books: Santa (Dec. 7-18; toilet paper roll Santa searcher) and Cookies (Dec. 21-31; Cookie Monster cut out).  There will be 35 bags for each theme, and they will be outside on Mondays (weather dependent) and the Drive-up Window the rest of the week.

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Milford Memorial Library will be closed Thursday, November 25, and Friday, November 26, to celebrate Thanksgiving. We hope everyone has a safe and happy Thanksgiving. We look forward to seeing everyone on Monday, November 30th, for the start of Festival of Wreaths voting.

New this year! the Milford Memorial Library is hosting the Festival of Wreaths for Milford’s Holiday Fantasy. Wreaths can be brought to the library Monday, November 16, - Wednesday, November 25. Festival of Wreaths voting will be Monday, November 30, - Friday, December 4. Awards this year are for best personal/family, best organization, best business, most creative, and librarian's choice. We look forward to seeing all the creative wreaths around the library. For more information, contact the library at 712-338-4643 or info@milford.lib.ia.us.

Join us on Tuesday, November 24, for a Paint Night! Contact the library at (712) 338-4643 to pre-register and the cost is $5. Pick up your Paint Night Kit on Friday, November 20, Monday, November 23, or Tuesday, November 24, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and pay when you pick up your kit. All kits includes a canva, paint, paint brush, and instructions. You can do this kit on your own and a special video link will be provided for visual instructions. If you have any questions contact the library.
 
Tuesday, November 24, is the last day to register for MML’s Free YA Subscription Box: The Root of Gratitude and Wednesday, November 25, will be the last day to pick up.

Check out MML’s drive-up window hours! Reserves may be picked up Monday - Friday 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and Wednesday 10:00 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. You may reserve materials by using MML’s online catalog, calling (712) 338-4643, or emailing milfordlibrary51351@gmail.com. Our drive-up window is on the east of the library (closest to Highway 71) and right before our drop box.

If you have materials to print, please email milfordlibrary51351@gmail.com. You may pick up your printing during our drive-up hours. Normal printing prices apply ($0.25 for black and white per page and $0.50 for color per page).

Milford Memorial Library: Youth Corner
 
The last November Grab and Go Bag and Books at Milford Memorial Library will go out over the next two weeks (Nov. 16-30).  The theme is Mo Willems’s pigeon character.  The craft is a cute handprint pigeon made out of various colors of construction paper and a googly eye.  Miss Becca has also pulled a bunch of books that feature the crazy pigeon that you can read with your kiddos over Thanksgiving Break.  Depending on the weather, the 30 bags can be found out front on Mondays and the Drive-up Window the rest of the week.  Feel free to call or email Miss Becca to reserve a bag (338-4643, beccas@milford.lib.ia.us).

Lastly, get excited because December Grab and Go Bags and Books are in the works, and they will be on the themes of Santa (craft: toilet paper roll Santa searcher) and cookies (craft: Cookie Monster cut out).

 

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Fourth through Twelfth Graders may pick up MML’s Subscription Box: The Root of Gratitude on Monday, November 9, through Tuesday, November 24. The box contains a succulent project, playlist, reading list, to-be watched list, recipe, and other grateful activities. This is a free program, but registration is required. Participants may pick up the box at the Milford Memorial Library.

New this year! The Milford Memorial Library is hosting the Festival of Wreaths for Milford’s Holiday Fantasy. Wreaths can be brought into the library Monday, November 16, - Wednesday, November 25. The Festival of Wreaths voting will be Monday, November 30, - Friday, December 4. The awards this year are for best personal/family wreath, best organization wreath, best business wreath, most creative, and librarian's choice. We look forward to seeing all the creative wreaths around the library. For more information, contact the library at 712-338-4643 or info@milford.lib.ia.us.

Join MML for our Adult Craft Series as we make a DIY Gnome! Contact the Milford Memorial Library for more information and to pre-register. The cost of the craft is $5. Participants can pick up their kits at the library Monday, Nov. 16, Tuesday, Nov. 17, and Wednesday, Nov. 18. Each kit will include everything to make the gnome except for hot glue.
 
Check out MML’s drive-up window hours! Reserves may be picked up Monday - Friday from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. You may reserve materials by using MML’s online catalog, calling (712) 338-4643, or emailing milfordlibrary51351@gmail.com. Our drive-up window is on the east of the library (closest to Highway 71) and right before our drop box.

If you have materials to print, please email milfordlibrary51351@gmail.com. You may pick up your printing during our drive-up hours. Normal printing prices apply ($0.25 for black and white per page and $0.50 for color per page). We are currently not copying or sending faxes.

Milford Memorial Library: Youth Corner

Milford Memorial Library has closed their doors to the public once again because of the rise of local Covid numbers, but the Drive-up Window is still available each day. Miss Becca would be more than happy to pull some books for your family so you can enjoy literacy at home. Get in contact with her through a phone call or email (338-4643, beccas@milford.lib.ia.us).

Scarecrow Grab and Go Bags/Books still have one more week, and then MML will end the month with Mo Willems-Pigeon bags (Nov. 16-30). Feel free to reserve them ahead of time through Miss Becca. Depending on the weather, Afterschool Sidewalk Shenanigans will be at 3:30 P.M. this coming Thursday, November 12. The craft will be a painted paper plate turkey, and if it has to be cancelled, the craft can be ready for pick up that day only if you call/email ahead of time.
 

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An open meeting of the Board of Trustees for Milford Memorial Library is at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 4, in the Milford Community Center. The agenda will be on MML’s website and front bulletin board at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting. The public is welcome to join.
  
Fourth through Twelfth Graders may pick up MML’s Subscription Box: The Root of Gratitude on Monday November 9, through Tuesday, November 24. The box contains a succulent project, playlist, reading list, to-be Watched list, recipe, and other grateful activities. This is a free program, but registration is required. Participants may pick up the box at the Milford Memorial Library.

New this year! The Milford Memorial Library is hosting the Festival of Wreaths for Milford’s Holiday Fantasy. Wreaths can be brought into the library Monday, November 16, - Wednesday, November 25. The Festival of Wreaths voting will be Monday, November 30, - Friday, December 4. The awards this year are for best personal/family wreath, best organization wreath, best business wreath, most creative, and librarian's choice. We look forward to seeing all the creative wreaths around the library. For more information, contact the library at 712-338-4643 or info@milford.lib.ia.us.

Check out MML’s drive-up window hours! Reserves may be picked up Monday - Friday from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. You may reserve materials by using MML’s online catalog, calling (712) 338-4643, or emailing milfordlibrary51351@gmail.com. Our drive-up window is on the east of the library (closest to Highway 71) and right before our drop box.
 
If you have materials to print, please email milfordlibrary51351@gmail.com. You may pick up your printing during our drive-up hours. Normal printing prices apply ($0.25 for black and white per page and $0.50 for color per page). We are currently not copying or sending faxes.
 
Milford Memorial Library: Youth Corner
 
Milford Memorial Library and Miss Becca has your family covered during November.  The first Grab and Go Bag and Books went out this week.  The theme is scarecrows, and it will be available until November 13.  The second Bags and Books will be on Mo Willem’s pigeon, and it will be available from November 16-30.  These 30 bags go out quickly, so feel free to reserve them ahead of time by calling or emailing Miss Becca (338-4643, beccas@milford.lib.ia.us).  Depending on the weather, the last youth program for November will be Afterschool Sidewalk Shenanigans at 3:30 P.M. on Thursday, November 12.  The craft will be a painted paper plate turkey, and if it has to be cancelled, Miss Becca can have the craft ready for pick up that day if you call ahead.

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Inviting all ghosts, ghouls, goblins, superheroes, and creatures alike! Stop by the Milford Memorial Library on Friday, October 30, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., to pick up some treats and show off your awesome costume.

Dude, MML’s YA Subscription Box: Back to the 90’s is almost outta here. Register and you can bounce by until Wednesday, October 28, at 6:30 p.m.

Check out MML’s drive-up window hours! Reserves may be picked up Monday - Friday from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. You may reserve materials by using MML’s online catalog, calling (712) 338-4643, or emailing milfordlibrary51351@gmail.com. Our drive-up window is on the east of the library (closest to Highway 71) and right before our drop box.
 
If you have materials to print, please email milfordlibrary51351@gmail.com. You may pick up your printing during our drive-up hours. Normal printing prices apply ($0.25 for black and white per page and $0.50 for color per page). We are currently not copying or sending faxes.

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      As if Inviting all ghosts, ghouls, goblins, superheroes, and creatures alike! Stop by the Milford Memorial Library on Friday, October 30, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., to pick up some treats and show off your awesome costume.

 Dude, MML’s YA Subscription Box: Back to the 90’s is almost outta here. Register and you can bounce by until Wednesday, October 28, at 6:30 p.m.

Join us on Tuesday, October 27, for a Paint by Number Night! Contact the library at (712) 338-4643 to pre-register and the cost is $5. Pick up your Paint by Number kit on Friday, October 23, Monday, October 26, or Tuesday, October 27, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and pay when you pick up your kit. All kits include an 8 x 10 numbered canvas, paint, paint brush, and instructions. You can do this kit on your own and a special video link will be provided for visual instructions. If you have any questions feel free to contact the library.
 
Check out MML’s drive-up window hours! Reserves may be picked up Monday - Friday from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. You may reserve materials by using MML’s online catalog, calling (712) 338-4643, or emailing milfordlibrary51351@gmail.com. Our drive-up window is on the east of the library (closest to Highway 71) and right before our drop box.
 
If you have materials to print, please email milfordlibrary51351@gmail.com. You may pick up your printing during our drive-up hours. Normal printing prices apply ($0.25 for black and white per page and $0.50 for color per page). We are currently not copying or sending faxes.

Milford Memorial Library: Youth Corner
 
Milford Memorial Library and Miss Becca have another set of Grab and Go Bags and Books for October.  The theme is pumpkins with the craft being a popsicle pumpkin.  Of course, there will be plenty of extra connections in the bag for the kiddos.  There will be 30 bags available out front and the Drive-up Window from October 19-30.  The last program for this month will be Trick or Treat with MML from 3:30-5:00 P.M. on Friday, October 30.  Miss Becca will be outside waiting to safely see everyone in their costumes.
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The library is now open to the public from 10:00 A.M.-3:00 P.M., Monday-Friday.  The Youth Area has some great book displays, and they include books on Halloween, orange and black, fire safety, football, and the human body.  Feel free to stop by MML or let Miss Becca know if you would like some of these books to take home.
 

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    As if you’d want to miss MML’s YA Subscription Box: Back to the 90’s make sure to call the library and pre-register. All materials are provided by the library. Dude, you can bounce by Wednesday, October 7, through Wednesday, October 28, during normal drive-up hours.

Join us for our Adult Craft Series on October 21, from 5:30 p.m. – 6:10 p.m., on Zoom. Participants will be creating an interchangeable door sign. Contact MML to pre-register. Cost for each craft is $5. Craft Series Kits will be available for pick up the week of the event.

Check out MML’s drive-up window hours! Reserves may be picked up Monday - Friday from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. You may reserve materials by using MML’s online catalog, calling (712) 338-4643, or emailing milfordlibrary51351@gmail.com. Our drive-up window is on the east of the library (closest to Highway 71) and right before our drop box.
 
If you have materials to print, please email milfordlibrary51351@gmail.com. You may pick up your printing during our drive-up hours. Normal printing prices apply ($0.25 for black and white per page and $0.50 for color per page). We are currently not copying or sending faxes.

​Milford Memorial Library: Youth Corner
 
There are still plenty of Grab and Go Bags and Books on the theme of leaves at Milford Memorial Library.  This bag is complete with a paper leaf wreath craft, coloring sheets, and extra connections.  It will be available until Friday, October 16.  The next round of Grab and Go Bags and Books will be about pumpkins, and it will run from October 19-30.  Also, start getting your Halloween costumes ready for Trick or Treat with MML on Friday, October 30, from 3:30-5:00 P.M.
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As always, please feel free to contact Miss Becca with any questions/comments or if you would like her to pull some books for your family.  Reading is important!  She can be reached at 338-4643 or beccas@milford.lib.ia.us.  Another great resource to stay current with MML is through their website.  Miss Becca updates the Youth Page every week with new books and information.  The link is http://www.milford.lib.ia.us.  




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The Milford Memorial Library has new carpet and everything is back in its place. Thank you to the Milford Memorial Library Board, Library Staff, City of Milford, Milford City Council, Milford Public Works Department, Okoboji Flooring and Furniture, Library Furniture International, and to all of you for taking care of the library! Many hours of hard work went into this project and we could not have done it without the support we received. We hope to open soon so everyone can see the new carpet in person!
Make sure to check out MML’s Youth Corner article for more information on an exciting weekend activity!

As if you’d want to miss MML’s YA Subscription Box: Back to the 90’s make sure to call the library and pre-register. All materials are provided by the library. Dude, you can bounce by Wednesday, October 7, through Wednesday, October 28, during normal drive-up hours.

Join us for our Adult Craft Series on October 21, from 5:30 p.m. – 6:10 p.m., on Zoom. Participants will be creating an interchangeable door sign. Contact MML to pre-register. Cost for each craft is $5. Craft Series Kits will be available for pick up the week of the event.
Check out MML’s drive-up window hours! Reserves may be picked up Monday - Friday from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. You may reserve materials by using MML’s online catalog, calling (712) 338-4643, or emailing milfordlibrary51351@gmail.com. Our drive-up window is on the east of the library (closest to Highway 71) and right before our drop box.
 
If you have materials to print, please email milfordlibrary51351@gmail.com. You may pick up your printing during our drive-up hours. Normal printing prices apply ($0.25 for black and white per page and $0.50 for color per page). We are currently not copying or sending faxes.

​Milford Memorial Library: Youth Corner
 
Milford Memorial Library has some awesome opportunities for kiddos this October.  There will be two themed Grab and Go Bags and Books.  One will focus on leaves (October 5-16) and the other one will focus on pumpkins (October 19-30).  There will be 30 bags so make sure to grab a few out front on Mondays and the Drive-up Window the rest of the week.  Afterschool Sidewalk Shenanigans: Halloween BINGO will be at 3:30 P.M. on Thursday, October 8, in the east library parking lot.  Come play the lovable game, win prizes, and safely spread out from one another.  Lastly, MML and The Grove will be partnering for their Fall Festival on October 10.  Miss Becca will be there reading stories, doing some movement songs/poems, handing out baby pumpkins, and assisting any families with other events at The Grove.

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The Milford Memorial Library will be closed to walk-in traffic a little while longer. The library staff and board have been working on getting new carpet for the library! This week the second half of the library will get carpet. If you peak into the library you may get to see a glimpse of the new carpet. Since this is a very large job we don’t plan on opening until after it is completed. We will still have our drive-up window available during this project.

An open meeting of the Board of Trustees for Milford Memorial Library is at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 7, in the Milford Community Center. The agenda on MML’s website and front bulletin board at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting. The public is welcome to join.  
 
Oh snap! Registration for MML’s Young Adult Subscription Box- Back to the 90’s is open! This box will be all that and a bag of chips with stellar activities and crafts. It will also include da’ bomb recommendations for 90’s movies, TV shows, books, and a 90’s playlist that will have you gettin’ jiggy with it. But wait there’s more, a 90’s inspired recipe your mama will love is also included. As if you’d want to miss out, call and pre-register. All materials are provided by the library. Dude, you can bounce by Wednesday, October 7, through Wednesday, October 28, during normal drive-up hours.
Join us for our Adult Craft Series on October 21, from 5:30 p.m. – 6:10 p.m., on Zoom. Participants will be creating an interchangeable door sign. Contact MML to pre-registration. Cost for each craft is $5. Craft Series Kits will be available for pick up the week of the event.

Check out MML’s drive-up window hours! Reserves may be picked up Monday - Friday from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. You may reserve materials by using MML’s online catalog, calling (712) 338-4643, or emailing milfordlibrary51351@gmail.com. Our drive-up window is on the east of the library (closest to Highway 71) and right before our drop box.
 
If you have materials to print, please email milfordlibrary51351@gmail.com. You may pick up your printing during our drive-up hours. Normal printing prices apply ($0.25 for black and white per page and $0.50 for color per page). We are currently not copying or sending faxes.
 
Milford Memorial Library: Youth Corner
 
October is right around the corner, and Milford Memorial Library is still busy planning programs for the kiddos. There will be two opportunities for Grab and Go Bags and Books.  The first one will run from October 5-16, and the theme will be leaves.  The second one will run from October 19-30, and the theme will be pumpkins.  Since the bags were so popular last round, Miss Becca will make 30 of them.  Also, there will be another Afterschool Sidewalk Shenanigans at 3:30 P.M. on Thursday, October 8.  We will be playing Halloween BINGO outside in the east parking lot. 

Lastly, if you have any questions or need any books from Miss Becca, please feel free to give her a call or send an email (338-4643, beccas@milford.lib.ia.us).

Milford Memorial Library News

The Milford Memorial Library will be closed to walk-in traffic a little while longer. The library staff and board have been working on getting new carpet for the library! This week is the start of carpet instillation. If you peak into the library you may get to see a glimpse of the new carpet. Since this is a very large job we don’t plan on opening until after it is completed. We will still have our drive-up window available during this project.
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Oh snap! Registration for MML’s Young Adult Subscription Box- Back to the 90’s is open! This Box will be all that and a bag of chips with stellar activities and crafts. It will also include da’ bomb recommendations for 90’s movies, TV shows, books, and a 90’s playlist that will have you getting’ jiggy with it. But wait there’s more, a 90’s inspired recipe your mama will love is also included. As if you’d want to miss out, call and pre-register. All materials are provided by the library. Dude, you can bounce by on Wednesday, October 7, 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., to pick up your fly box at the drive-up window. 
 
 Check out MML’s drive-up window hours! Reserves may be picked up Monday - Friday from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. You may reserve materials by using MML’s online catalog, calling (712) 338-4643, or emailing milfordlibrary51351@gmail.com. Our drive-up window is on the east of the library (closest to Highway 71) and right before our drop box.
 
If you have materials to print, please email us at milfordlibrary51351@gmail.com. You may pick up your printing during our drive-up hours. Normal printing prices apply ($0.25 for black and white per page and $0.50 for color per page). We are currently not copying or sending faxes.
 
Milford Memorial Library: Youth Corner
 
September Grab and Go Bags and Books are ready to go at Milford Memorial Library.  The theme is apples with the craft being a paper caramel apple.  Miss Becca also added some cool extras like coloring sheets, engaging websites, and a list of library books.  There will be 20 bags available (out front or Drive-Up Window) until Friday, October 2.

Please remember that even though the library is still closed, Miss Becca is more than happy and willing to pull books for your kiddos and family.  Send her an email or give her a call at the library at beccas@milford.lib.ia.us or 338-4643.