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

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

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

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

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

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

 
On Monday, January 12, at 7:00 p.m., in the Milford Community Center, you are invited to an author book talk with New York Times author Nicole Baart. Nicole will discuss her newly released book titled Where He Left Me, she will answer audience questions, and sign books. Nicole’s novels range from romantic to suspenseful, but she is known for her artistic prose and finely drawn characters. Her stories celebrate the triumph of the human spirit and beauty in the midst of brokenness. This is a free event sponsored by the Friends of the Milford Memorial Library, Arnolds Park Public Library, and the Spirit Lake Public Library.
MML's Young Adult (4th-12th graders) Maker Monday, will be held on Monday, January 19, from 9:30 A.M. until 4:00 p.m. They will be creating a mini canvas snowman. This is a free come and go event. All materials will be provided by the library.
 
On Monday, January 19, from 11:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., join MML for All-Day Play. Discover new and exciting toys while having fun with friends. This is a come-and-go playtime. All toys are supplied by the library.
Any interested individuals are welcome to join the Milford Memorial Library Book Club on Tuesday, January 20, at 1:00 p.m. This month we will be discussing Lessons in Chemistry. You are not required to attend each meeting and may come and go as you please. 
Join us for MML’s CrAFTER Hours on Wednesday, January 21, from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. This month we will be making a folded book gnome. We will have materials available. The cost is $5. Register now by calling MML at 338-4643.
 

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Milford Memorial Library will close at 11:00 a.m., on Wednesday, December 24, and will be closed all day on Thursday, December 25, in observance of the Christmas Holiday. We look forward to seeing everyone on Friday, December 26, at 9:30 a.m.  We hope you have a safe and happy holiday.
 
Join MML for our weekly Building Bookworms Storytime on Mondays at 10:30 a.m. Take a look below for our themes. All materials and services are provided by the library free to participants. All kids and their adults are welcome to stay after storytime and mingle. For more information contact the library or check out our Facebook page.

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

 
On Tuesday, December 23, Milford Memorial Library will have a free double feature! Home Alone will begin at 1:00 p.m. and Home Alone 2: Lost in New York will begin at 2:30 p.m. Popcorn will be provided for this free event.
 
Join MML for Fun Craft Fridays on December 26, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This is a youth and young adult free come-and-go craft time. This week we will be craft a perler bead creation. This is a limited amount of supplies, so this will be a first come, first serve.
 
 If you have any questions please contact Milford Memorial Library by phone at 712-338-4643 or by email at [email protected].
 
There will be a free showing of Shrek at Milford Memorial Library on Tuesday, December 30, at 2:00 pm. Popcorn will be provided for this free event.
On Wednesday, December 31, Milford Memorial Library will be closing at 11:00 a.m. and will be closed all day on Thursday, January 1, in observance of the New Year’s holiday. We look forward to seeing everyone on Friday, January 2, at 9:30 a.m. We hope you have a safe and happy holiday.
Author Nicole Baart will be joining us on January 12th at 7:00 p.m. at the Milford Community Center. If you enjoy reading her books you should mark your calendars for this event! Nicole’s novels range from romantic to suspenseful, but she is known for her artistic prose and finely drawn characters. Her stories celebrate the triumph of the human spirit and beauty in the midst of brokenness. 

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

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

 
Milford Memorial Library would like to announce and congratulate the winners of the Festival of Trees.
Best Business: Dollar Tree
Best Organization: Milford Girls Scouts
Best Family/Personal: Sofia Heithus
Most Creative: Milford Girl Scouts
Thank you again to those who provided trees and to everyone who came out to vote. Thank you to the Friends of the Milford Memorial Library for sponsoring the prizes for the Festival of Trees winners.
 
Milford Memorial Library would like to thank everyone who came out to create holiday memories during Holiday Fantasy. Seeing community members gathered doing crafts and spending time together is something we always enjoy. Santa was excited to hear so many Christmas wishes. Thank you to the Friends of the Milford Library for donating and serving the tasty holiday treats.
 
We would like to thank everyone who donated to the Holiday Fantasy “Fill the Cart” Food Drive for Dickinson County Upper Des Moines Food Pantry. Your donations will help fill their cupboards during the holiday and winter season.
 
On Tuesday, December 23, Milford Memorial Library will have a free double feature! Home Alone will begin at 1:00 p.m. and Home Alone 2: Lost in New York will begin at 2:30 p.m. Popcorn will be provided for this free event.
 
On Wednesday, December 24, Milford Memorial Library will be closing at 11:00 a.m. and will be closed all day on Thursday, December 25, in observance of the Christmas holiday. We look forward to seeing everyone on Friday, December 26, at 9:30 a.m. We hope you have a safe and happy holiday.
 
Head to the kitchen with the Northey Girls at Milford Memorial Library. The display case is filled with multigenerational memories formed by cooking and baking together. They hope their memories will help you share your memories and to create your own.
 

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

• December 15, 10:30 a.m. – Library
• December 22, 10:30 a.m. – Merriest Time of Year
• December 29, 10:30 a.m. – New
• January 5, 10:30 a.m. – Owls
• January 12, 10:30 a.m. – Paint
• January 19, 10:30 a.m. – Quilt
• January 26, 10:30 a.m. – Rhinestones

 
Help “Fill the Cart” for Dickinson County Upper Des Moines Food Pantry! Bring non-perishable food items to Milford Memorial Library until Friday, December 12.
 
Join MML for After-School Adventures on Thursday, December 11, at 3:30 p.m. We will be creating a Shrink-a-Dink ornament.  A small snack will be provided during this free activity. All materials will be provided by the library.
 
Milford Memorial Library’s CrAFTER Hours! Join us on Wednesday, December 17, from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. for the mocktail class. This can also be taken as a kit. You will receive a commemorative glass, recipes and if you make it to the class some instruction and taste testing. Cost for registration is $5. Call Milford Memorial Library at (712) 338-4643 to register or go to https://milford-ia.whofi.com/calendar/event/5604512
 
Join us for MML's Book Club on Tuesday, December 16, at 1:00 p.m.! This month we are reading The Greatest Gift, which inspired the film It's a Wonderful Life. Don't worry we picked a quick read with all the events happening in December. We will have treats and a great discussion for this holiday read.
 
Need a document scanned, faxed, printed, or copied? MML can help you. Documents can be scanned to an email for free. Faxing costs $3.00 for the first 2 pages and then $0.50 for each additional page.  Printing and copying per page are $0.25 for black and white and $0.50 for color. You are able to send printing by email to [email protected]. MML does have the capability for you to print from your phone. Stop in and see us to try out this service.
 

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On Saturday, December 6, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., you are invited to Milford Memorial Library’s Holiday Open House during Milford’s Holiday Fantasy. Come and enjoy kids crafts (make and take or to go), visit with Santa, Festival of Tree Voting, and treats provided by the Friends of the Milford Library.
 
Join MML for our weekly Building Bookworms Storytime on Mondays at 10:30 a.m. Take a look below for our themes. All materials and services are provided by the library free to participants. All kids and their adults are welcome to stay after storytime and mingle. For more information contact the library or check out our Facebook page.
 

• December 1, 10:30 a.m. – Jump, Jump, Jump
• December 8, 10:30 a.m.  – Kittens
• December 15, 10:30 a.m. – Library
• December 22, 10:30 a.m. – Merriest Time of Year
• December 29, 10:30 a.m. – New

 
Friday, December 5, is the last day to bring in your tree to Milford Memorial Library for the Festival of Trees! Judging will be on Saturday, December 6, during Holiday Fantasy.  Categories are the following: Best Business, Best Personal/Family, Best Organization, Most Creative, and Librarian’s Choice. Each category winner will receive Milford Bucks from the Friends of the Milford Library.  If you have any questions please contact the library by calling 712-338-4643 or by emailing [email protected].
 
Starting Friday, November 21, “Fill the Cart” for Dickinson County Upper Des Moines Food Pantry will begin!  We are collecting non-perishable food items at Milford Memorial Library until Friday, December 13. Help us fill their cupboards.
 
On December 1, join MML for Y.A. Maker Monday! From 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Young Adults can create a 3D Paper lamp or lantern. All materials are provided for this free come-and-go activity.
 
Come and enjoy MML’s All-Day Play, on December 1, from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Spend time with friends and playing with different toys during this come-and-go playtime. All materials are provided by the library.
 

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Milford Memorial Library will be closed Thursday, November 27, through Saturday, November 29, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Milford Memorial Library will reopen on Monday, December 1, at 9:30 a.m.  We wish you a happy and safe Thanksgiving.
 
Join MML for our weekly Building Bookworms Storytime on Mondays at 10:30 a.m. Take a look below for our themes. All materials and services are provided by the library free to participants. All kids and their adults are welcome to stay after storytime and mingle. For more information contact the library or check out our Facebook page.

• November 24, 10:30 a.m. – Imagination
• December 1, 10:30 a.m. – Jump, Jump, Jump
• December 8, 10:30 a.m.  – Kittens
• December 15, 10:30 a.m. – Library
• December 22, 10:30 a.m. – Merriest Time of Year
• December 29, 10:30 a.m. – New

 
Friday, December 5, is the last day to set up a tree for the Festival of Trees. Judging will be on Saturday, December 6, during Holiday Fantasy.  Tree categories are the following: Best Business, Best Personal/ Family, Best Organization, Most Creative, and Librarian’s Choice. Prizes are sponsored by the Friends of the Milford Library Foundation. If you have any questions please contact the library by calling 712-338-4643 or by emailing [email protected].
 
Starting Friday, November 21, “Fill the Cart” for Dickinson County Upper Des Moines Food Pantry will begin!  We are collecting non-perishable food items at Milford Memorial Library until Friday, December 13. Help us fill their cupboards.
 
On December 1, join MML for Y.A. Maker Monday! From 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Young Adults can create a 3D Paper lamp or lantern. All materials are provided for this free come-and-go activity.
 
Come and enjoy MML’s All-Day Play, on December 1, from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Spend time with friends and playing with different toys during this come-and-go playtime. All materials are provided by the library.
 
Join Milford Memorial Library on Saturday, December 6, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., for our Holiday Open House during Milford’s Holiday Fantasy. Enjoy kid crafts (make and take or to go), visit with Santa, Festival of Tree voting, and treats provided by the Friends of the Milford Library.
 
Spend some quality time with family and friends by completing a puzzle from MML. You will find puzzle sizes ranging from 300 - 1,000 pieces. Stop in and take a look. 

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

• November 17, 10:30 a.m. – Harvest with special guests from Okoboji FFA
• November 24, 10:30 a.m. – Imagination
• December 1, 10:30 a.m. – Jump, Jump, Jump
• December 8, 10:30 a.m.  – Kittens
• December 15, 10:30 a.m. – Library
• December 22, 10:30 a.m. – Merriest Time of Year
• December 29, 10:30 a.m. – New

 
Join us for MML’s CrAFTER Hours on Wednesday, November 19, from 5 - 7 p.m. This month we will be a class on beginner sourdough. Cost is $5 for this event. Call the Milford Memorial Library to register at (712) 338-4643.
 
MML's Book Club is happening on Tuesday, November 18, at 1:00 p.m. The featured book, James by Percival Everett, can be found in our library.
 
Join us on Tuesday, November 18, at 7 p.m. for Paint Night at the Library! This month we will be at the Milford Memorial Library and Kris Walker will be leading us through an acrylic painting. The cost for this event is $15. Register at the Milford Memorial Library, Arnolds Park Library, or Spirit Lake Public Library or online at https://milford-ia.whofi.com/calendar/event/5585472.
 
We are inviting all families, businesses, and organizations to create a tree for the 2025 Festival of Trees! On Friday, November 21, you can start setting up trees at Milford Memorial Library. The last day to set up is Friday, December 5. Trees will be judged on Saturday, December 6, during Holiday Fantasy.  Tree categories are the following: Best Business, Best Personal/ Family, Best Organization, Most Creative, and Librarian’s Choice. If you have any questions please contact the library by calling 712-338-4643 or by emailing [email protected].
 
Starting Friday, November 21, “Fill the Cart” for Dickinson County Upper Des Moines Food Pantry will begin!  We are collecting non-perishable food items at Milford Memorial Library until Friday, December 13. Help us fill their cupboards.
 
Milford Memorial Library will be closed Thursday, November 27, through Saturday, November 29, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Milford Memorial Library will reopen on Monday, December 1, at 9:30 a.m.  We wish you a happy and safe Thanksgiving.

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

• November 10, 10:30 a.m. – Got Your Goat?
• November 17, 10:30 a.m. – Harvest with special guests from Okoboji FFA
• November 24, 10:30 a.m. – Imagination

 
Join Milford Memorial Library on Thursday, November 13, at 3:30 p.m., for MML’s After-School Adventures. This month, we will be creating gratitude garlands. A small snack will be provided during this free activity.
Join us for MML’s CrAFTER Hours on Wednesday, November 19, from 5 - 7 p.m. This month we will be a class on beginner sourdough. Cost is $5 for this event. Call the Milford Memorial Library to register at (712) 338-4643.
 
MML's Book Club is happening on Tuesday, November 18, at 1:00 p.m. The featured book, James by Percival Everett, can be found in our library.
Now that the jack-o-lanterns and ghosts have been put away, now is the time to dust off the tinsel and the tree. We invite you to design and display a tree at the Festival of Trees!  On Friday, November 21, through Friday, December 5, may begin to bring in their trees. Trees will be judged on Saturday, December 6, during Holiday Fantasy.  Tree categories are the following: Best Business, Best Personal/ Family, Best Organization, Most Creative, and Librarian’s Choice. If you have any questions please contact the library by calling 712-338-4643 or by emailing [email protected].
“Fill the Cart” for the Dickinson County Upper Des Moines Food Pantry will be Friday, November 21, through Friday, December 12! We are collecting non-perishable food items at the Milford Memorial Library. Help us fill their cupboards.
 
Okoboji Flooring and Furniture, Campus Women’s Club, and the Milford Memorial Library are partnering once again for the Milford Area Secret Santa program. This program is aimed to give underprivileged families a chance to celebrate the holidays without stressing about finances. Anyone can anonymously nominate families, who may need help buying their children presents. The deadline for nomination is November 17. Forms are online. Paper forms can be picked up and dropped off at the Milford Memorial Library. 

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Ghouls, goblins, princesses, and cowboys, remember to stop by Milford Memorial Library during Trick-or-Treat with Milford Businesses on Friday, October 31, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. We will have plenty of treats sponsored by the Friends of the Milford Library Foundation.
Join MML for our weekly Building Bookworms Storytime on Mondays at 10:30 a.m. Take a look below for our themes. All materials and services are provided by the library free to participants. All kids and their adults are welcome to stay after storytime and mingle. For more information contact the library or check out our Facebook page.

• November 3, 10:30 a.m. – Fish Friends with Iowa Lakeside Laboratory
• November 10, 10:30 a.m. – Got Your Goat?
• November 17, 10:30 a.m. – Harvest with special guests from Okoboji FFA
• November 24, 10:30 a.m. – Imagination

 
It’s Milford Memorial Library’s All-Day Play on Monday, November 3! From 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., discover new and exciting toys while playing with friends. This is a free come-and-go playtime. All the toys are provided by the library.
On Monday, November 3, MML’s Y.A. Maker Monday will have supplies to make a mousetrap clip. Fourth through twelfth graders are invited to create this unique craft from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This is a free come-and-go activity. 
An open meeting of the Board of Trustees for the Milford Memorial Library will take place on Wednesday, November 5, at 5:30 p.m., 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 thoughts in order to make MML a better library.