Milford Memorial Library News
 
Milford Memorial Library will be closed on Monday, October 14, in observance of Columbus Day. We look forward to seeing everyone when we reopen on Tuesday, October 15, at 9:30 a.m.
 
Join us in welcoming author, Allen Eskens, on Saturday, October 19, at 2:00 p.m., in the Milford Community Center. Allen Eskens is a retired Minnesota defense attorney turned author. His writings of mystery, thriller, and suspense has earned him multiple awards.  During his visit, the audience will experience a presentation and book signing. This  free event sponsored by the Friends of the Milford Library, Arnolds Park Library, and the Spirit Lake Public Library.
 
Join Milford Memorial Library 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.
 

• October 14 - No Building Bookworms. We will see you next week.
• October 21, 10:30 a.m. – Mail Time
• October 28, 10:30 a.m. – Monsters

 
Any interested individuals are welcome to join MML's Book Club on Tuesday, October 15, at 1:00 p.m. The featured book, The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson, 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.
 
 Join us on Tuesday, October 22, at 7:00 p.m., at the Arnolds Park Library, for a fun night of painting. Any skill level is invited to recreate a painting following step-by-step instructions from the original artist. All of the supplies will be provided by the libraries. There are only 25 spots available so pre-register at the Arnolds Park Public Library, Spirit Lake Public Library, or the Milford Memorial Library. The cost is $15.00. 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
 

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Join Milford Memorial Library 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.

• October 7, 10:30 a.m. – Mindful Movement
• October 21, 10:30 a.m. – Mail Time
• October 28, 10:30 a.m. – Monsters

 
All-Day Play will be Monday, October 7, from 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. This is a free come-and-go play time. Toys are supplied by MML. For more information contact us by calling 712-338-4643 or by email [email protected].
 
On Monday, October 7, from 2:00 p.m.  to 4:00 p.m., Young Adults are invited to create 3D paper pumpkins. This is a free come-and-go program.  All supplies are provided by the library.
 
Some are scary and others can be hairy, but you can build your own. Join MML’s After-School Adventures on Thursday, October 10, at 3:30 p.m. to create your own monster. This is a free program and a small snack will be provided. For any questions, contact us by calling 712-338-4643 or by emailing [email protected].
 
Join us for CrAFTER Hours on October 16, from 5 - 7 p.m. This month we will be having Cricut 101. Learn how to use a Cricut machine and make your own library sweatshirt! We have several color options to choose from and three design options. Participants MUST REGISTER and PAY before OCTOBER 9! We are ordering each item based on registrants and won't have extras available. Cost is $15 for this event. Call the Milford Memorial Library to register at (712) 338-4643 or register online at https://milfordlibrary.weebly.com/adult-program-registration.html.
 
Milford Memorial Library will be closed on Monday, October 14, in observance of Columbus Day. We look forward to seeing everyone when we reopen on Tuesday, October 15, at 9:30 a.m.
 
Any interested individuals are welcome to join MML's Book Club on Tuesday, October 15, at 1:00 p.m. The featured book, The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson, 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 Milford Memorial Library 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.

• Building Bookworms on the Go @ Little Sioux Orchard - September 30, 10:30 a.m. – Apples/Farming
• October 7, 10:30 a.m. – Mindful Movement
• October 21, 10:30 a.m. – Mail Time
• October 28, 10:30 a.m. – Monsters

 
All-Day Play will be Monday, October 7, from 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. This is a free come-and-go play time. Toys are supplied by MML. For more information contact us by calling 712-338-4643 or by email [email protected].
 
On Monday, October 7, from 2:00 p.m.  to 4:00 p.m., Young Adults are invited to create 3D paper pumpkins. This is a free come-and-go program.  All supplies are provided by the library.
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Join the local libraries in welcoming local author, Hank Kohler, on Monday, September 30, at 7:00 p.m., in the Spirit Lake Public Library conference room. One4Water is about two different canoe trips that he went on: one in 1979 and another in 2021. Between the two excursions, he traveled over 3,000 miles. Hank will talk about what he saw and did during the fascinating trips that he took from Minnesota to Hudson Bay and Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico. This free program is sponsored by the Friends groups of Milford, Arnolds Park, and Spirit Lake Libraries.
 
Some are scary and others can be hairy, but you can build your own. Join MML’s After-School Adventures on Thursday, October 10, at 3:30 p.m. to create your own monster. This is a free program and a small snack will be provided. For any questions, contact us by calling 712-338-4643 or by emailing [email protected].
 
On Wednesday, October 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.
 

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Join Milford Memorial Library 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.
•          September 23, 10:30 a.m. – Big and Little
•          Building Bookworms on the Go @ Little Sioux Orchard - September 30, 10:30 a.m. – Apples/Farming
•          October 7, 10:30 a.m. – Mindful Movement
•          October 21, 10:30 a.m. – Mail Time

Join us on Tuesday, September 24, at 7:00 p.m., at the Arnolds Park Library, for a fun night of painting. Any skill level is invited to recreate a 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 $15.00. 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

Celebrate National Library Card Sign-up Month at MML. In September, new cards will receive a fun sticker and everyone is welcome to try the library scavenger hunt. For more information about obtaining a Milford Memorial Library Card, contact us by calling 712-338-4643 or by emailing [email protected].

Pop in to Milford Memorial Library and browse our collection. You will find some cozy fall reads like Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross, Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman, and Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn by Kenard Pak and cozy movies like Greater, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial, and October Sky.
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New puzzles have been added to our collection. These new additions are available for checkout. Stop into Milford Memorial Library to see if you would like to complete one. 

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Join Milford Memorial Library 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.
• September 16, 10:30 a.m. – Puppies with special guests
•  September 23, 10:30 a.m. – Big and Little
• Building Bookworms on the Go                          @ Little Sioux Orchard -                                September 30, 10:30 a.m. – Apples/Farming
• October 7, 10:30 a.m. – Mindful Movement

MML's CrAFTER Hours is hosting a Puzzle Swap on September 18, from 5:00p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Bring a puzzle or several to the MML and swap them for new ones. Please only bring puzzles that are in good condition with all the pieces. There is no cost to this event.
 
Join MML's Book Club on Tuesday, September 17, at 1:00 p.m., to discuss The River We Remember by William Kent Krueger. Copies 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.

Paint Night at the Library is happening on Tuesday, September 24, at 7:00 p.m., at the Arnolds Park Library. Any skill level is invited to recreate a 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 $15.00. 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

September is National Library Card Sign-up Month! New Milford Memorial Library cardholders will receive a fun sticker and everyone is welcome to try the library scavenger hunt. For more information about obtaining a Milford Memorial Library Card, contact us by calling 712-338-4643 or by emailing [email protected].

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Join Milford Memorial Library for our weekly Building Bookworms Story Time 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 story time and mingle. For more information contact the library or check out our Facebook page.
•          September 9, 10:30 a.m. – Love of Books
•          September 16, 10:30 a.m. – Puppies
•          September 23, 10:30 a.m. – Big and Little
•          Building Bookworms on the Go @ Little Sioux Orchard - September 30, 10:30 a.m. – Apples/Farming

On Monday, September 9, MML will be hosting All-Day Play, from 11:30 a.m. to 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 any questions, please contact the library by calling 712-338-4643 or by emailing [email protected].

Young Adults come hang out at MML on Monday, September 9, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., and create a Spirit Poster for school events. Supplies will be provided, but will be limited. This is a first-come, first-serve program. If you have any questions, please contact the library by calling 712-338-4643 or emailing [email protected].

MML’s After-School Adventures on Thursday, September 12, at 3:30 p.m., will be making Minecraft inspired magnets. A small snack will be provided. After-School Adventures is a free program and all supplies are provided by Milford Memorial Library.

MML's CrAFTER Hours is hosting a Puzzle Swap on September 18, from 5:00p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Bring a puzzle or several to the MML and swap them for new ones. Please only bring puzzles that are in good condition with all the pieces. There is no cost to this event.
 
Join MML's Book Club on Tuesday, September 17, at 1:00 p.m., to discuss The River We Remember by William Kent Krueger. Copies 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.

Celebrate National Library Card Sign-up Month at MML. In September, new cards will receive a fun sticker and everyone is welcome to try the library scavenger hunt. For more information about obtaining a Milford Memorial Library Card, contact us by calling 712-338-4643 or by emailing [email protected].

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Milford Memorial Library will be closed on Monday, September 2, in observance of Labor Day. We look forward to seeing everyone when we reopen on Tuesday, September 3, at 9:30 a.m. Have a fun and safe holiday weekend.

Join MML for a Minecraft After-School Adventures on Thursday, September 12, at 3:30 p.m. We will be exploring Minecraft inspired books, listening to a Minecraft inspired playlist while creating Minecraft magnets.  There will be a small snack provided. After-School Adventures is a free program and all supplies are provided by Milford Memorial Library.

Join Milford Memorial Library for our weekly Building Bookworms Story Time 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 story time and mingle. For more information contact the library or check out our Facebook page.
•          September 9, 10:30 a.m. – Love of Books
•          September 16, 10:30 a.m. – Puppies
•          September 23, 10:30 a.m. – Big and Little
•          Building Bookworms on the Go @ Little Sioux Orchard - September 30, 10:30 a.m. – Apples/Farming

Young Adults are invited to join YA Maker Mondays. This free come-and-go program will be held Monday, September 12, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Supplies for these simple crafts will be provided, but will be a limited. If supplies are left, they will be made into kits. YA Maker Mondays is a first-come, first-serve program. Young Adults will be creating a spirit poster that can be used at school events. If you have any question, please contact by calling 712-338-4643 or by email [email protected].

September is library card sign-up month. New cards will get a fun sticker and we will have a library scavenger hunt. A Milford Memorial Library card gives you free access to books, movies, audiobooks, puzzles, and more. MML members have access to free downloadable materials through Bridges and the use of free online educational and career services. To register for a Milford Memorial Library card, you must be at least 10 years of age or older. Children under the age of 18 are asked to have a parent or guardian sign for their card. Applicants will be asked to present some form of accepted ID when requesting a library card. Stop in for your Milford Memorial Library card today!

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Milford Memorial Library will be closed on Monday, September 2, in observance of Labor Day. We look forward to seeing everyone when we reopen on Tuesday, September 3, at 9:30 a.m. Have a fun and safe holiday weekend.

Are you a Lego lover or do you know one? Stop in to Milford Memorial Library now until the end of September, MML has been loaned a space-inspired roller coaster and a floating astronaut. To celebrate National Video Game Day, September 12, there are various Mario Brother Lego sets on display also. We hope you stop in soon to see these amazing Legos.  

Try a Playaway on while on a walk, a bike ride, or sitting outside. A Playaway is an-all-in-one audiobook that run on a AAA battery and headphones. Playaways are available for all ages and interests. MML has recently added the following titles The One and Only Family by Katherine Applegate, Home Is Where the Bodies Are by Jeneva Rose, Funny Story by Emily Henry, and The Light Easters by Zoe Schlanger.

Have your library materials ready for pick up by placing them on reserve! Place a reserve by calling MML at 712-338-4643 or going online to Milford Memorial Library’s Online Catalog (milford.lib.ia.org). Reserved materials can be picked up at MML’s front desk or at our drive-up window. 
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Milford Memorial Library would like to welcome you to come relax and browse our shelves. You will find comfortable sitting for reading, knitting, crocheting, or doing word puzzles. Tables and chairs are available for you to spread out a task, a craft, or get together with a small group. Explore the stacks a new title or find an old favorite to enjoy. Come enjoy our cozy atmosphere at MML.
 

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Milford Memorial Library would like to thank everyone who participated in our 2024 Summer Reading Program: Read, Renew, Repeat! Even during this crazy summer, you found the time to read, support local businesses, and enjoy the Milford Memorial Library.  Join us in 2025 for Summer Reading: Level Up at Your Library!
 
Join MML for CrAFTER Hours as we make Felted Wool Dryer Balls on Wednesday, August 21, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The cost for this craft is $10.00 and registration is required. You can register by contacting Milford Memorial Library or online by going to http://milfordlibrary.weebly.com/adult-program-registration.html.

The Milford Library Book Club will discuss the classic Animal Farm by George Orwell Tuesday, August 20, at 1:00 p.m. All are welcome to this public book club and it is not necessary to attend all of the book meetings.

Friday, August 23, is the last day for the Reading with Miss Becca. Parents/ Guardians may sign their children up by calling Milford Memorial Library at 712-338-4643. Youth may bring their own book, or pick one out from MML’s shelves.

Writing a resume or prepping for an interview, Brainfuse JobNow is a valuable online resource.  JobNow provides live job coaching, curated resumes resources, interview preparation and practices, and an Adult Learning Center.  In the Adult Learning Center, users can access test prep for the High School Equivalency and the US Citizenship tests, practice for Microsoft Office, and more.

The State Library of Iowa also provides a free online resource for U.S.  Veterans called Brainfuse VetNow.  This resource offers tailored support for veterans and their families. It includes Live support with a veteran navigator, assistance navigating the VA and benefits veterans are eligible for from local, state, and federal programs. They also provide help with transitioning to civilian employment including skills and college preparations. 
Users may access these free online resources by going to Milford Memorial Library’s website, www.milford.lib.ia.us or by stopping in to use a computer or Wi-Fi and MML. The State of Iowa Library provides Brainfuse JobNow and VetNow at no cost to Iowa public and academic libraries through a state appropriation from Iowa Workforce Development. 

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Join Miss Becca, on Saturday, August 10, at 10:00 a.m., for an Okoboji Blue Water Festival storytime and craft. Location of the youth area will be by Bob’s Dogs in Arnolds Park. This special storytime will focus on the environment and clean water. All of the materials and services are provided by the Milford Library.
 
Interested parents can set up days and times throughout August for their kiddo/s to read with Miss Becca at the library. Youth can bring in their own books, or they are can pick out some at the library. This program is running through Friday, August 23. To sign-up for a time call MML at 712-338-4643.

The Milford Library Book Club will discuss the classic Animal Farm by George Orwell Tuesday, August 20, at 1:00 p.m. All are welcome to this public book club and it is not necessary to attend all of the book meetings.
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Join MML for CrAFTER Hours as we make Felted Wool Dryer Balls on Wednesday, August 21, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The cost for this craft is $5.00 and registration is required. You can register by contacting Milford Memorial Library or online by going to http://milfordlibrary.weebly.com/adult-program-registration.html.

Did you know there are various ways to leave a material review at Milford Memorial Library? First a patron may write down their review and drop it off at MML. Secondly, patrons may go to MML’s website, www.milford.lib.ia.us., and click “Search Our Catalog” and login in with their information.  After logging in, search the title and click on it. As a result, more information will appear. The patron will click on the grey button stating “Review this title”. After clicking, the patron will simply fill out the form and click” submit for approval. If approved, the review will appear in the online catalog. Patrons may use this process to review Bridges materials also. Lastly, is by sharing on social media. Patrons may create their own social media post of Milford Memorial Library material and tag MML in their post. For Bridges users, an upload to social media button can be found near the material’s cover when in the electronic library. Click on the symbol and then following the directions to share with social media and tag MML.