Milford Memorial Library News
 
On Wednesday, February 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 24 hours in advance of the meeting. Everyone is welcome to attend and offer their thoughts in order to make MML a better library.
 
Mark your calendars for MML’s Blind Date with a Book. There will be no awkward or forced conversions and no need to call. There will be no title or description on the wrapping. You will only know the book’s genre. It could be a diamond in the rough or one you want to return right away. You won’t know until you check it out. Pick up your book date Tuesday, February 1, through Monday, February 28.  
 
MML’s Top Five Young Adult Books of 2021: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. Rowling, The Queens Assassin by Melissa de la Cruz, Half Upon a Time by James Riley, The Ballard of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins, and The Cousins by Karen M. McManus.
 
MML’s Top Five Children’s Books of 2021: How to Catch a Unicorn by Adam Wallace, Five-Minute Princess Stories by Disney, Grumpy Monkey by Suzanne Lang, How to Catch a Mermaid by Adam Wallace, How to Catch a Dragon by Adam Wallace.

Milford Memorial Library: Youth Corner

​The last January Building Bookworms will be at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, January 31, at Milford Memorial Library. The theme will be penguins, and it will be filled with stories, songs/rhymes, a coloring/activity sheet, and a simple handprint penguin craft.

Miss Becca also has some fun programs planned for February. There will be two Building Bookworms. They will be at 10:30 a.m. on Mondays, February 14 (dinosaurs) and February 28 (teeth). There will also be one Afterschool Activity at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 10. The activity will be Valentine BINGO.

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MML’s book club, the Open Book Discussion Group, invites any interested individuals to come and discuss the featured book, Little Women by Louisa May Alcott, on Tuesday, January 25, at 1:00 p.m. 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.
 
Join us on Tuesday, January 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. 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 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
 
Friday, January 21, is the last chance to receive MML’s Young Adult Subscription Box: Game Night. The box includes card games, Table Football, and Mancala. Fourth through twelfth graders may register for this free activity by calling 712-338-4643 or online at http://milfordlibrary.weebly.com/ya-subscription-box-registratoin.html
MML’s Top Five Non-Fiction Books of 2021: Killing the Mob: The Fight Against Organized Crime in America by Bill O’Reilly, I’m Effing Tired: A Proven Plan to Beat Burnout, Boost Your Energy, and Reclaim Your Life by Amy Shah, I Alone Can Fix It: Donald J. Trump’s Catastrophic Final Year by Carol Leonnig and Philip Rucker, Walk in My Combat Boots: True Strories from America’s Bravest Warriors by James Patterson, Matt Eversmann, and Chris Mooney, and finally When Harry Met Minnie: A True Story of Love and Friendship by Marth Teichner.

​Milford Memorial Library: Youth Corner
 
Encourage your kids to use the library not only by coming inside, but also through the Card Catalog. There is a Kids’ Catalog version which is much more user friendly and can be sorted by fiction, non-fiction, categories, or series.  This catalog can be found by going to our website (http://www.milford.lib.ia.us) and clicking on ‘Search Our Catalog’ on the left-hand side.  Then at the bottom of the screen, click on ‘Kids’ Catalog.’
Lastly, please remember MML’s last January storytime.  Building Bookworms is in person at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, January 31, with the theme being penguins.  There will be stories, songs and rhymes, a coloring/activity page, and a simple craft.

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Adult Craft Series will be on Wednesday, January 19, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at Milford Memorial Library. We will be making clay jewelry. This craft also comes in kit form. The kit will include: clay, jump rings, toothpick, wire, chain, earing hooks 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
Now available for fourth through twelfth graders is MML’s Young Adult Subscription Box: Game Night. Discover new card games, the ins and outs of table football, and fill your Mancala. This free Young Adult Subscription Box is available until Friday, January 21. Register by calling 712-338-4643 or online at http://milfordlibrary.weebly.com/ya-subscription-box-registratoin.html
MML’s book club, the Open Book Discussion Group, invites any interested individuals to come and discuss the featured book, Little Women by Louisa May Alcott, on Tuesday, January 25, at 1:00 p.m. 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.
 
Join us on Tuesday, January 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. 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 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
 
MML’s Top Five Fiction Books of 2021: 21st Birthday by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro, The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah, Sooley by John Grisham, A Gambling Man by David Baldacci, and The President’s Daughter by Bill Clinton and James Patterson.
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Milford Memorial Library: Youth Corner
Have you checked out the Youth page on Milford Memorial Library’s website? Miss Becca has new updates every week. You can find this page by going to the library’s website (http://www.milford.lib.ia.us) and clicking on ‘Use Our Library- Youth’ which is on the left side. Don’t forget to stop by one of Miss Becca’s youth programs in January. There are two Building Bookworms left, and they are at 10:30 a.m. on Mondays, January 17 and 31. One will be on snowmen, and the other one will be on penguins. There will also be one Afterschool Activity at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 13, and the activity will be air dry clay.

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Get your game on with MML’s Young Adult Subscription Box: Game Night. Starting on Tuesday, January 11, fourth through twelfth graders will be having fun by discovering new card games, making and competing in table football, and building and playing Mancala. There will be a list of the perfect game night snacks along with a reading list. This subscription box is full of free activities, but does require registration. Young Adults may register by calling 712-338-4643 or online at http://milfordlibrary.weebly.com/ya-subscription-box-registratoin.html until Friday, January 21.

Join MML for our Adult Craft Series as we make clay jewelry on Wednesday, January 19, 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: clay, jump rings, toothpick 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.

Get back into the school routine with HelpNow by Brainfuse. By going to, http://milfordlibrary.weebly.com/do-research.html, and clicking on the HelpNow icon, patrons can receive help with a variety of subjects for preschool through collegiate level. This is a free service provided through the State Library of Iowa and local libraries.
Did family and friends recommend a book or movie that MML does not have? Ask about Interlibrary Loan. MML staff is able to locate and borrow most library materials from other libraries. Patrons pay a $1.00 per material. Patrons will be contacted when material(s) arrive. For more information please contact 712-338-4643.

Need return labels printed. Come in to MML and use one of our computers or email the label milfordlibrary51351@gmail.com. We will be happy to help you print and send the package on its way. Print pricing is $0.25 per page black and white and $0.50 per page for color.

Milford Memorial Library: Youth Corner

Happy New Year to all of our patrons! Milford Memorial Library has new youth book displays up for January. They are the following: food, I Spy, disabilities, winter/snow, and dragons. Please stop by our library to check out some great books to read with your kiddos. Miss Becca has four youth programs throughout January, and they are perfect for the whole family. The Building Bookworms storytimes include Mondays, January 3, 17, and 31. The themes will be bears, snowmen, and penguins. All of the storytimes begin at 10:30 a.m., and they will be in person at the library.There will also be one Afterschool Activity at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 13. This will also be an in person program at the library, and the activity will be air dry clay.
 
 

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Milford Memorial Library will be closed on Friday, December 31, and Saturday, January 1, in observance of the New Year’s holiday. The library will be open on Monday, January 3, at 9:30 a.m. We wish you a safe and fun holiday weekend.
 
Thank you to all of our patrons whom donated food to Dickinson County Upper Des Moines Food Pantry. Because of your generosity, Dickinson County Upper Des Moines will be able to assist more families.
 
On Wednesday, December 3, 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 24 hours in advance of the meeting. Everyone is welcome to attend and offer their thoughts in order to make MML a better library.
 
Celebrate Iowa’s 175th Birthday, on December 28, with help from MML! Our Iowa collection includes, books, authors, movies, magazines, and the Iowa and local history section. Make sure to look at our cake pans; because what is a birthday without a cake?
 
For youth programming,3rd grade and under, check out Miss Becca’s information in the Milford Memorial Library News: Youth Corner. 

Milford Memorial Library: Youth Corner

Please plan to stop by Milford Memorial Library throughout January 2022. Miss Becca will have three Building Bookworms at 10:30 a.m. on the following Mondays: January 3 (theme: bears), January 17 (theme: snowmen), and January 31 (theme: penguins). There will be stories, songs/rhymes, coloring/activity sheets, and a simple craft. It is open to all ages and abilities. Afterschool Activity will be at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 13, with the activity being air dry clay. This program is ideal for all abilities of Preschool-4 th Grade youth.

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Milford Memorial Library would like to announce and congratulate the winners of the Festival of Trees.

Best Business: Little Sprouts

Best Origination:
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 384

Best Family/Personal, Most Creative, and Librarian’s Choice:
Christmas Cactus-Pati Lindsey
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Thank you again to those who provided trees and to everyone who came out to vote.
 
Milford Memorial Library will be closed on Friday, December 24, and Saturday, December 25, in observance of the Christmas Holiday. The library will be open on Monday, December 27, at 9:30 a.m. We wish you a happy and safe Christmas holiday weekend.
 
Friday, December 23, is the last day for MML’s Young Adult Subscription Box: Let’s Build a Snowman. Fourth through twelfth graders may register for this free activity box by calling 712-338-4643 or by registering online at http://milfordlibrary.weebly.com/ya-subscription-box-registratoin.html.
 
Milford Memorial Library will be closed on Friday, December 31, and Saturday, January 1, in observance of the New Year’s holiday.  The library will be open on Monday, January 3, at 9:30 a.m. We wish you a safe and fun holiday weekend.
 
Stay warm and cozy while completing a puzzle borrowed from MML. We have puzzles ranging from 300 pieces to over 1,000 pieces. Patrons may come and browse the puzzle catalogue or by calling 712-338-4643 and letting MML staff know what type of puzzle they would like.  Puzzles may be checked out and picked up at the MML circulation desk or at the drive-up window during normal operating hours.
 
Want to add a little more fun to your winter holiday events? Try one of MML’s cake pans and cake pop molds. We have choices of a candy cane, star, Rudolph, standup snowman, and gingerbread kid along with other favorite hobbies and characters. Cake pans can be borrowed for three days. Patrons may reserve online or by calling 712-338-4643. Cake pans need to be picked up and returned at the circulation desk.
 
 
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​Milford Memorial Library: Youth Corner
 
Milford Memorial Library welcomes all families in the new year with a busy month of youth programming.  There will be three Building Bookworms in January 2022.  All of them are at 10:30 a.m. on the following Mondays: January 3 (theme: bears, craft: mosaic paper bear), January 17 (theme: snowmen, craft: cotton ball snowman), and January 31 (theme: penguins, craft: handprint penguin).  There will also be an Afterschool Activity at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 13.  The activity will be free time with air dry clay.  Please mark these dates on your calendar as MML and Miss Becca would love to see your family.

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During Holiday Fantasy, adults were able to talk and watch as the kids proudly displayed their Christmas crafts and visited with Santa. Everyone enjoyed delicious treats and drinks provided by the Friends of the Milford Memorial Library, while they voted for their favorite trees. Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating the beginning of the holiday season.
 
Friday, December 17, is the last day MML will be collecting non-perishable food items for the Dickinson County Upper Des Moines Food Pantry. Please help us fill up the grocery cart by bringing in your donation during open hours.
 
MML’s book club, the Open Book Discussion Group, invites any interested individuals to come and discuss the featured book, The Dutch House by Ann Patchett, on Tuesday, December 21, at 1:00 p.m. 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.
 
Fourth through twelfth graders can register for MML’s Young Adult Subscription Box: Let’s Build a Snowman. With this subscription box, they will create a snowman measuring spoon, wood bead snowman ornament, and a 3D paper snowman. A reading list, watch list, play list, and a recipe are added little flakes of fun. The Subscription Box is free, but registration is required. Registration may be done by calling 712-338-4643 or online at http://milfordlibrary.weebly.com/ya-subscription-box-registratoin.html.
 
As the weather starts getting cold and snowy and your car is comfy cozy, remember you may pick up your reserved library materials at MML’s drive-up window. The drive-up window is located on the east side of the building, closest to Hwy 71, and a call button is located to the side of the drawer. This will alert staff and someone will be over to help you.
 
Making a homemade gift, which requires some printing? MML can help you! We can make copies or print materials for your project. Normal printing prices apply ($0.25 for black and white per page and $0.50 for color per page).
 
Milford Memorial library will be closed on Friday, December 24, and Saturday, December 25, in observance of the Christmas Holiday. We will be back open on Monday, December 27, at 9:30 a.m.

Milford Memorial Library: Youth Corner
 
Stop by Milford Memorial Library and check out the different December youth book displays. The displays include: Elephant and Piggie, American Sign Language, holidays, seasons/weather, and Mary Meinking. There are lots of books to choose from, and they are perfect for snuggling up at home.

There will be three Building Bookworms in January 2022.  Each of them are at 10:30 a.m. on various Mondays, and the themes will be bears (Jan. 3), snowmen (Jan. 17), and penguins (Jan. 31).  Afterschool Activity will be at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 13, with the activity being clay.  

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Wednesday, December 15, is Open Craft Night! This Adult Craft Night will be a kit only event. Participants will be able to sign-up for available crafts including Halloween Ribbon Wreath, Fabric Pumpkins, Lavender Soap, Celebration Plate, Painted Popsicle Sign, Epoxy Wood Board, Painted Okoboji Tote, Wood Wick Flower Candle, and Painted Caterpillar Pavers. The cost is $5.00 per kit and registration is required. You can register by contacting the Milford Memorial Library or by going to http://milfordlibrary.weebly.com/adult-program-registration.html.
 
Get ready for snow with MML’s Young Adult Subscription Box: Let’s Build a Snowman. Fourth through twelfth graders will create a snowman measuring spoon, wood bead snowman ornament, and a 3D paper snowman. A reading list, watch list, play list, and a recipe are added little flakes of fun. The Subscription Box is free, but registration is required.  Registration may be done by calling 712-338-4643 or online at http://milfordlibrary.weebly.com/ya-subscription-box-registratoin.html.
 
Book it to the food drive! Help fill up the grocery cart for Dickinson County Upper Des Moines by bringing in non-perishable food items to the Milford Memorial Library. We will be collecting items ­­­­­until Friday, December 17.
 
We are excited to announce the Milford Memorial Library now has four hotspots available for members to check out. These hotspots provide wireless internet access to the user. Three of the four hotspots at the Milford Memorial Library were provided by a grant received from the Okoboji Foundation Youth in Philanthropy and the fourth hotspot is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Milford Memorial Library. Hotspots can be checked out for a seven-day period with one renewal. After that they will need to be brought back to the library. There is a charge of $1 per day the hotspot is late. It will be shut off if it is lost or not returned and the patron will be charged for the hotspot. There are other charges for lost items related to the hotspots. Only one hotspot can be checked out per family. These devices are great for streaming/entertainment, work/business, school, travel/vacation, and events being hosted in the area. Each hotspot can provide internet to 15 devices at once. Contact the Milford Memorial Library to check out a hotspot or for more information.

Milford Memorial Library:: Youth Corner
 
Milford Memorial Library has two youth programs in December.  The first program will be Afterschool Activity, and it will be at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 9.  The activity will be iron on beads.  The second program will be Building Bookworms at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, December 13.  The theme will be holidays, and the craft will be a jingle bell noisemaker.  All December youth programs are free, require no registration, and all materials are provided by the library.

 
 
 

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Get together for some holiday cheer at Milford Memorial Library on Saturday, December 4, from 9:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. for our Holiday Open House. There will be kids crafts for the making or taking, Festival of Trees for voting, and enticing treats provided by the Friends of the Milford Library. Make sure you stop by and visit with Santa to tell him your wish.  We hope you can join us for some holiday fun.
 
Friday, December 3, is the last day to bring in a tree for the Festival of Trees. Voting will be held during MML’s Holiday Open House on Saturday, December 4, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Categories include Best Business, Best Organization, Best Personal/Family, Most Creative, and Librarian’s Choice. Winners will receive $20 in Milford Bucks provided by the Friends of the Milford Memorial Library.
 
One can. Two can. Who can? You can help fill the Dickinson County Upper Des Moines pantry by bringing in non-perishable food items to the Milford Memorial Library. We will be collecting items from now ­­­­­until Friday, December 17. Items to consider donating include: pancake mix, syrup, canned fruit, and Hamburger Helper.
 
On Wednesday, December 3, 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.
 
Welcome winter with MML’s Young Adult Subscription Box: Let’s Build a Snowman.  This box is full of ways to create frosty friends, who might even warm your heart. Fourth through twelfth graders will create a snowman measuring spoon, wood bead snowman ornament, and a 3D paper snowman. A reading list, watch list, play list, and a recipe are added little flakes of fun. The Subscription Box is free, but registration is required.  Registration may be done by calling 712-338-4643 or online at http://milfordlibrary.weebly.com/ya-subscription-box-registratoin.html.
 
Milford Memorial Library: Youth Corner
 
Join Miss Becca at Milford Memorial Library for the following December youth programs.  There will be a make and take/to go holiday craft that is a part of Milford’s Holiday Fantasy weekend from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 4.  Afterschool Activity will involve iron on beads at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 9.  Lastly, there will be one Building Bookworms storytime on the theme of holidays (craft: jingle bell noisemaker) at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, December 13.

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            Milford Memorial Library will be closed Thursday, November 25, and Friday, November 26, for the Thanksgiving Holiday. We wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving and we will see you on Saturday, November 27, 9:30 a.m.
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Milford Memorial Library is now accepting trees for the Festival of Trees. 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 milfordlibrary51351@gmail.com.  Trees may be brought in until 5:30 p.m. on Friday, December 3.
 
On Saturday, December 4, Milford Memorial Library will be hosting their Holiday Open House during Milford’s Holiday Fantasy. Join us from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., for kid crafts (make and take or to go), visits with Santa, Festival of Trees voting, and treats provided by the Friends of the Milford Library.
 
Milford Memorial Library is collecting non-perishable food items for the Dickinson County Upper Des Moines Food Pantry until Friday, ­­­­­­December 18. Let’s fill their cupboards for the holidays!
 
MML’s Young Adult Subscription Box: Let’s Build a Snowman will be available Tuesday, December 14, through Thursday, December 23.  Young Adults, 4th through 12th graders, will be creating three different types of snowmen out of beads, paper, and a wooden spoon.  Wintery inspired playlist, watch list, reading list, and recipe will also be included.  This is a free activity, but registration in required.  Registration may be by calling 712-338-4643, emailing milfordlibrary51351@gmail.com, or online at http://milfordlibrary.weebly.com/ya-subscription-box-registratoin.html 

 
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Milford Memorial Library: Youth Corner
 
The last November Building Bookworms storytime will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, November 29.  The theme will be owls with the craft being a paper plate owl. 
Miss Becca has three different December programs that are free and require no registration.  The first one will be a simple holiday kid’s craft at Milford’s Holiday Fantasy.  This will take place on Saturday, December 4, during normal library hours.  The second opportunity will be Afterschool Activity at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 9.  The activity will be iron beads.  The final program will be Building Bookworms (storytime) at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, December 13.  The theme will be holidays with the craft being a jingle bell noisemaker.