Milford Memorial Library News

Tuesday, July 2, at 10:00 a.m., Milford Memorial Library is showing the movie A Wrinkle in Time (2018). Everyone is welcome to attend. Free popcorn and water will be provided by the library. There is no pre-registration or cost for this event.

Registration for “A Universe of Stories” Summer Reading Programs are still open. You can pick up a registration form at the library or registration forms are available on our website.

Join area libraries for Paint Night on Wednesday, June 26, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., at Arnolds Park Public Library.  All of the supplies will be provided by the libraries. 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.

MML will be closed on Thursday, July 4, to celebrate Independence Day.
 
 MML's Youth Corner

•  Milford Memorial Library has two amazing presenters this week. The Sanford Museum and Planetarium will be at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 27, with moon and astronaut activities, and Kindermusik will be at 10:00 on Friday, June 28, where kiddos can jump aboard the zoo train
• Stop by the library to get your Reading Log stamped for some awesome prizes like food coupons and out of this world space items.  The logs are super simple to complete, and each one enters your kiddo in a drawing.

Registration for “A Universe of Stories” Summer Reading Programs are still open. You can pick up a registration form at the library or registration forms are available on our website.

On Wednesday, June 19, at 5:30 p.m., MML’s Director, Gillian Anderson, will guide you in making a galaxy inspired bath bomb and soap. All of the supplies will be provided by the library, and participants can take everything they make home. Pre-registration is required with the cost of the activity being $5.00.

Sheltered Reality will be at MML on Thursday, June 20, at 10:00 a.m. This percussion group performs music along with some musical tricks that highlight messages of good character, education, and ideas for positive action. There is no pre-registration and to join this fun. All of the materials and services are provided at no cost to the attendees.
 
On Friday, June 21 at 10:00 a.m. join MML’s Youth Librarian, Miss Becca, as she shares the love of reading and imagination with youth and families of all ages. Building Bookworms features great stories, songs/rhymes, coloring sheets, activities, and a simple craft on a variety of themes. This week’s craft involves the kiddos creating planets out of Fun Dip. Families are welcome to stay and visit as long as they would like to after the program. There is no pre-registration and no cost to join this reading fun. All of the materials and services are provided by the library.

MML invites youth and families on Monday, June 24, at 10:00 a.m., to interact, have fun, and use their imaginations with a variety of toys, building items, puppets, coloring sheets, puzzles, and more. Guardians can relax and converse with other adults, or they are welcome to join in with the youth. All of the items are provided by the library.There is no pre-registration and no cost to join this discovery time.

Houston we have pool noodle rocket lift off! Young Adults will be transforming a regular pool noodle into a rocket that will shoot across the sky (maybe just the yard or the room). Building and launch will be on Tuesday, June 25, at 1:00 p.m. at the Milford Memorial Library.
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Join area libraries for a fun night of painting, fellowship, and snacks on Wednesday, June 26, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., at Arnolds Park Public Library.  Any skill level is invited to recreate a 16 x 20 painting following step-by-step instructions from the original artist. 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

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Registration for “A Universe of Stories” Summer Reading Programs are still open. You can pick up a registration form at the library or registration forms are available on our website.

Join Richard Renner as he takes you on a trip through the library to find some of his favorite books and the effects of reading and lifelong learning. This adventure will begin at 10:00 a.m. at MML on Thursday, June 13. There is no pre-registration and no cost to join this discovery time.

Join MML’s Youth Librarian, Miss Becca, as she welcomes a guest presenter from Yoga Okoboji on Friday, June 14, at 10:00 a.m. Families are welcome to stay and visit as long as they would like to after the program. There is no pre-registration and no cost to join this reading fun. All of the materials and services are provided by the library.

On Monday, June 17, at 10:00 a.m., MML invites youth and families to interact, have fun, and use their imaginations with a variety of toys, building items, puppets, coloring sheets, puzzles, and more. Guardians can relax and converse with other adults, or they are welcome to join in with the youth. All of the items are provided by the library. There is no pre-registration and no cost to join this discovery time.

Tuesday, June 18, at 10:00 a.m. join MML in a free showing of Space Jam. This showing is open to everyone. Free popcorn and water will be provided by the library.
Any interested individuals are welcome to join MML's Book Club on Tuesday, June 18, at 1:00 p.m.  June’s featured book is Becoming Mrs. Lewis.  It is not necessary to attend all of the book club meetings, and you are welcome to come and go as you please.
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On Wednesday, June 19, at 5:30 p.m., MML’s Director, Gillian Anderson, will guide you in making a galaxy inspired bath bomb and soap. All of the supplies will be provided by the library, and participants can take everything they make home. Pre-registration is required with the cost of the activity being $5.00.
 
 
 
 

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The last session of MML's 4-H Clover kids (Kindergarten through 3rd Grade) will be on Thursday, May 23, at 3:30 p.m. (Roller Coasters). This program features fun hands on STEM activities that connect with literacy and standards from the Iowa Core. The primary goal of Clover Kids is to promote healthy development - mentally, physically, socially, and emotionally.  
 
MML's Clover Kids will be taking a break throughout the summer, but it will start back up again in the fall.  Please check MML's website and social media for upcoming dates and times as all participants need to be pre-registered with a small fee for a school year of activities.
 
Building Bookworms, formally known as Storytime, will meet Saturday, May 25, at 10:30 a.m. MML’s Youth Librarian, Miss Becca, enjoys sharing the love of reading and imagination with children and families of all ages.  Building Bookworms features great stories, songs/rhymes, coloring sheets, activities, and a simple craft on a variety of themes.  This week involves the kiddos creating a colorful mosaic ice cream cone out of a variety of paper.  Families are welcome to stay and visit as long as they would like to after the program.  There is no pre-registration and no cost to join this reading fun.  All of the materials and services are provided by the library.
Milford Memorial Library will be CLOSED Monday, May 27, in observance of Memorial Day. We will see you on Tuesday, May 28, for our regular hours.
Paint Night is Wednesday, May 29, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., at the Milford Memorial Library. Join others for a fun night of painting, fellowship, and snacks provided by the three local libraries. Any skill level is invited to recreate a 16 x 20 painting following step-by-step instructions from the original artist. 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 $7.50 for early registration and $15 for registration on the day of the event.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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On Wednesday, May 15, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., MML invites children and families to interact, have fun, and use their imaginations with a variety of toys, building items, puppets, coloring sheets, puzzles, and more.  Guardians can relax and converse with other adults, or they are welcome to join in with the kids.  All of the items are provided by the library.  There is no pre-registration and no cost to join this discovery time.

On Wednesday, May 15, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., MML’s Director, Gillian Anderson, will guide you in making a Stamped Bar Necklace perfect for a belated Mother’s Day, Graduation, or just because.  All of the supplies will be provided by the library, and participants can take everything they make home. Pre-registration is required with the cost of the activity being $5.00.

Join the Milford Library's Open Book Discussion Group the third Tuesday of each month at 1:00 p.m. This group is open to all. It's not necessary to attend all meetings. Come and go as you please! The book for this month is Fly Girls.

Paint Night is Wednesday, May 29, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., at the Milford Memorial Library. Join others for a fun night of painting, fellowship, and snacks provided by the three local libraries. Any skill level is invited to recreate a 16 x 20 painting following step-by-step instructions from the original artist. 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 $7.50 for early registration and $15 for registration on the day of the event.
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Milford Memorial Library will be CLOSED Monday, May 27, in observance of Memorial Day. We will see you on Tuesday, May 28, for our regular hours.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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On Thursday, May 9, at 3:30 p.m., Students in Preschool through 4th Grade are encouraged to join MML’s Youth Librarian, Miss Becca, for a fun afternoon of stories, a simple craft, activities, and coloring pages.  This month, youth will create a cute and thoughtful pencil bookmark to be given to their one-of-a-kind teacher.  Everything is provided at no cost to the students, and there is no pre-registration.
On Wednesday, May 15, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., MML invites children and families to interact, have fun, and use their imaginations with a variety of toys, building items, puppets, coloring sheets, puzzles, and more.  Guardians can relax and converse with other adults, or they are welcome to join in with the kids.  All of the items are provided by the library.  There is no pre-registration and no cost to join this discovery time.
On Wednesday, May 15, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., MML’s Director, Gillian Anderson, will guide you in making a Stamped Bar Necklace perfect for a belated Mother’s Day, Graduation, or just because.  All of the supplies will be provided by the library, and participants can take everything they make home. Pre-registration is required with the cost of the activity being $5.00.Milford Memorial Library News

An open meeting of the Board of Trustees for the Milford Memorial Library is at 5:30 p.m., on Wednesday, April 3, 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.

On Saturday, May 4, at 10:30 a.m., MML invites children and families to Playdate! Where they can interact, have fun, and use their imaginations with a variety of toys, building items, puppets, coloring sheets, puzzles, and more.  Guardians can relax and converse with other adults, or they are welcome to join in with the kids.  All of the items are provided by the library.  There is no pre-registration and no cost to join this discovery time.

MML’s Building Bookworms (Storytime) is on Monday, May 6, at 10:30 a.m., MML’s Youth Librarian, Miss Becca, enjoys sharing the love of reading and imagination with youth and families of all ages.  Building Bookworms features great stories, songs/rhymes, coloring sheets, activities, and a simple craft on a variety of themes.  This week’s craft involves the kiddos creating a flower out of cupcake liners and buttons which will then be “planted” with a loving message to mom.  Families are welcome to stay and visit as long as they would like to after the program.  There is no pre-registration and no cost to join this reading fun.  All of the materials and services are provided by the library
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MML’s Busy Brains, 4th through 8th grades, are invited on Tuesday, May 7, at 3:30 p.m., to celebrate Be Kind to Animals Week. Participants will be making a DIY Dog Toy. Toys may be taken home or donated. There is no pre-registration or cost for this event. 

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MML’s Adult Craft series will help you create a comfortable place for reading with a “Reading Pillow”. Join this class for $5 on Wednesday, April 17, from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., at the Milford Memorial Library.  Registration for this event is required and the cost to participate is $5. Contact the Milford Memorial Library for more information at 712-338-4643 or info@milford.lib.ia.us.

On Wednesday, April 17, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., MML invites children and families to interact, have fun, and use their imaginations with a variety of toys, building items, puppets, coloring sheets, puzzles, and more. Guardians can relax and converse with other adults, or they are welcome to join in with the kids. All of the items are provided by the library. There is no pre-registration and no cost to join this discovery time.
We will be having our annual spring cleaning and BINGO day at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 18, at MML. We will dust and straighten shelves, enjoy some coffee and goodies, and play a couple of rounds of BINGO. If you bring a friend along that day, you get an extra free space on your BINGO card. All materials will be provided and there is no registration for this event.
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Disney’s A Bug’s Life will be showing on Friday, April 19, at 10:00 a.m. All ages are welcome. Popcorn and water will be provided. There is no cost and no preregistration for this event.

Pudding Pictionary is back for the Young Adults (4th grade through 12th grade) on Monday, April 22, at 3:30 p.m. No artistic ability is necessary, but be prepared to get a little bit messy.  There is no cost or no preregistration for this event.
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Paint Night is Tuesday, April 30, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Arnold’s Park Public Library. Join others for a fun night of painting, fellowship, and snacks provided by the three local libraries. Any skill level is invited to recreate a 16 x 20 painting following step-by-step instructions from the original artist. 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 $7.50 for early registration and $15 for registration on the day of the event.

On Thursday, April 11, at 3:30 p.m., students in Preschool through 4th Grade are encouraged to join MML’s Youth Librarian, Miss Becca, for a fun afternoon of stories, a simple craft, activities, and coloring pages.  This month, youth will create a beautiful rainbow butterfly in excitement of warmer, spring weather.  Everything is provided at no cost to the students, and there is no pre-registration.

MML’s Annual Easter Coloring contest is going on until Saturday, April 13.  The Easter Bunny Coloring contest is for Preschool through 4th grade youth.  There will be prizes for the winners in various age groups (2-3, 4-5, 6-8, 9-10) and all the pictures will be displayed in the library.

MML’s Spring Egg Hunt has begun. This activity is for 4th Grade and up. Stop by the front desk to get a piece of paper featuring 12 different eggs with pictures from around our library. Then find and write down what and where those items are, and turn it in for a chance to win a prize.  The hunt is over on Saturday, April 13.

Join the Milford Library's Open Book Discussion Group the third Tuesday of each month at 1:00 p.m. This group is open to all. It's not necessary to attend all meetings. Come and go as you please! The book for this month is The Forgotten Road.

MML’s Adult Craft series will help you create a comfortable place for reading with a “Reading Pillow”. Join this class for $5 on Wednesday, April 17, from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., at the Milford Memorial Library.  Registration for this event is required and the cost to participate is $5. Contact the Milford Memorial Library for more information at 712-338-4643 or info@milford.lib.ia.us.

On Wednesday, April 17, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., MML invites children and families to interact, have fun, and use their imaginations with a variety of toys, building items, puppets, coloring sheets, puzzles, and more.  Guardians can relax and converse with other adults, or they are welcome to join in with the kids.  All of the items are provided by the library.  There is no pre-registration and no cost to join this discovery time.

We will be having our annual spring cleaning and BINGO day at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 18, at MML.  We will dust and straighten shelves, enjoy some coffee and goodies, and play a couple of rounds of BINGO.  If you bring a friend along that day, you get an extra free space on your BINGO card.  All materials will be provided, and there is no cost and no registration for this event.
 
 
 

We have a big week at the library this week. Milford’s Holiday Fantasy is happening this coming weekend and we have a lot of great events planned.

Join us on Friday, November 30, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., for the Festival of Trees featuring live music from Allison Antoine. The Friends of the Library will serve refreshments at that time. Festival of Trees will be held entirely in the library. Enjoy dimmed lights while you wander through aisles of books and decorated trees, sample refreshments, and enjoy music from Allison Antoine beginning at 5:30 p.m. This event is free and open to all. We’ll see you at the library!

Stop by the library Saturday, December 1, for an open house, refreshments, pictures with Santa, free holiday crafts for kids, and stories with Mrs. Claus!

Saturday’s Event Schedule:

* 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m., Friday and 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Saturday, Voting on Trees

* 10:00-1:00 p.m. Open House with refreshments provided by the Friends of the Library Foundation Volunteers

* 11:30-1:00 p.m. Visit with Santa (bring your own camera)

* 11:30-1:00 p.m. Free Holiday Crafts for Kids

* 11:30-1:00 p.m. Stories with Mrs. Claus
 
It is not too late to enter a tree in our Festival of Trees. We will take trees until Friday, November 30, and trees must be left up through December 3. Trees must be out of the library by noon on January 5. This event is free to all and anyone is welcome to bring a tree to the library to decorate it. The awards this year are for best personal/family tree, best organization tree, best business tree, most creative, and librarian's choice. All winners will receive both a $10 gift certificate to Perkins and $20 in Milford Bucks from the Friends of the Milford Memorial Library. The winner of the best business tree award will also receive a trophy. Contact the library for more information. 
 
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