MML will be having another Children’s Summer Reading Program at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 19 in the Milford Community Room.  Allison Antoine and Jo Gehrke will be here with their program called Rockin’ Through the Ages!  This program is geared for students in preschool through 4th Grade.  Everything will be provided, and there is no charge to attend the program.  Students can bring in their Music Notes Prize Sheet at any time for an incentive.  For registration and information, contact Miss Betty or visit MML’s website.

Any interested individuals are welcome to attend the Open Book Discussion Group at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 19 at the Milford Memorial Library.  The monthly featured book is entitled The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid by Bill Bryson, and it can be found on MML’s Book Clubs shelf.  It is not necessary to attend all of the book meetings, and you are welcome to come and go as you please.

Adult Craft Series will be from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 20 in Milford’s Community Room.  The craft will focus on the theme of spa night with the participants being able to make their own spa essentials using everyday items.  Step-by-step directions will be shown, as well as all of the materials will be provided by the library.  Pre-registration is required with the cost of the activity being $2.00.  Please call the library for details.

All preschool through 4th Grade students are encouraged to come to MML’s Stories and Crafts program at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 22 in the Community Room.  This week’s theme is Dino the Dinosaur.  All of the supplies for the crafts will be provided by the library.  There is no registration and no charge to attend this program.
 
Lastly, some upcoming events to keep in mind are the Children’s SRP: Sheltered Reality (Tuesday, June 26 at 10:00 a.m.), Young Adult’s SRP: Speakers and Headphone Cords (Thursday, June 28 at 1:00 p.m.), Jump Start to Reading (Friday, June 29 at 9:30 a.m.), and Stories and Crafts: The Hiccupotamus (Friday, June 29 at 10:00 a.m.).

The 2018 Children’s Summer Reading Program will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 12 in the Milford Community Room.  Jane Shuttleworth will be presenting her program called Nature Rocks!  This program is geared for students in preschool through 4th Grade.  Everything will be provided, and there is no charge to attend the program.  Tuesday will also be the first day that readers can bring in their Music Notes Prize Sheet for different leveled incentives.  For registration and information, contact Miss Betty or visit MML’s website.

The 2018 Young Adult’s Summer Reading Program will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 14 in the Milford Community Room.  The activity will be CD mosaic flower pots along with the read aloud entitled Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life by James Patterson.  This program is geared for students in 4th-12th Grade.  All of the materials will be provided, and there is no cost to attend this program.  Readers are encouraged to keep reading the suggested books and log them online.  For registration and information, contact Becca or visit MML’s website.

MML will also be having a 2018 Adult’s Summer Reading Program.  This program will run between June 1 and September 3.  Adults can pick up and bring back their BINGO sheet anytime at MML’s Front Desk.  There are a variety of ways and directions to fill out the sheet including reading books, attending programs, and making use of the library.

All preschool through 4th Grade students are welcome to join another Stories and Crafts program at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 15 in the Community Room.  This week’s theme is Spunky Little Monkey.  All of the supplies for the crafts will be provided by the library.  There is no registration and no charge to attend this program. 

We have our June calendar out, as well as all of our events posted on MML’S Facebook page and website.  Please check us out!

An open meeting of the Board of Trustees for the Milford Memorial Library will be at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 6 in the Community Room.  The agenda will be posted on MML’s website and bulletin board at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting.  Please come be a part of the library conversation by asking questions and providing your feedback.

All preschool through 4th Grade students are encouraged to come to Stories and Crafts at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 8.  This week’s theme is Tiptoeing Tiger.  All of the supplies for the crafts will be provided by the library.  There is no registration and no charge to attend this program.  Please contact Children’s Librarian, Ms. Betty, for more information.

Caroline and Hank will be available from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 9.  Hank the dog loves to meet children and is a great listener.  Children who are either beginning readers or want to improve reading out loud are encouraged to read to Hank.  Children will be able to read on a first come, first serve basis.  Hank will be waiting, so don’t miss out!

​Lastly, please don’t forget about the Children’s Summer Reading Program at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 12 (Jane Shuttleworth: Nature Rocks!) and the Young Adult’s Summer Reading Program at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 14 (CD Mosaic Flower Pot).

The Milford Memorial Library has a lot going on in the month of June.  Please stay up-to-date with all of our events and reminders through our monthly calendar and various forms of social media (website, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter).  We look forward to seeing everyone!
 
Here is a rundown of MML’s June events so you can get them down on your calendar.  We look forward to seeing everyone!

• Stories and crafts- 10:00 a.m. every Friday
• Caroline and Hank- 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 9
• Children’s Summer Reading Program- 10:00 a.m. on Tuesdays, June 12, 19, 26
• Young Adult’s Summer Reading Program- 1:00 p.m. on Thursdays, June 14 and 28
• Open Book Discussion Group- 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 19
• Adult Craft Series- 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 20
• Jump Start to Reading- 9:30 a.m. on Friday, June 29

Paint Night will be from 7:00-9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 22 at the Arnolds Park Public Library.  Any skill level is invited to recreate a painting following step-by-step instructions.  All of the supplies will be provided, but there is limited space.  Please pre-register at any of the local libraries (Spirit Lake Public, Arnolds Park Public, Milford Memorial) with the cost being $7.50 for early registration and $15 for registration on the day of the event.

Storytime Play Date will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 25 at Milford Memorial Library.  MML invites all children and families to interact, have fun, and use their imaginations with a variety of toys, puppets, games, puzzles, and so much more.  Caregivers can relax and engage in conversation with other adults, or they are welcome to join the play date with the kids.  All of the items will be available at the library.  There is no pre-registration and no cost to join this event. 
 
​Please put on your calendars to attend the Children’s and Young Adult’s 2018 Summer Reading Program entitled Libraries Rock!  The Children’s SRP will be on 7 Tuesdays: June 12, 19, and 26 and July 3, 10, 17, and 24.  The Young Adult’s SRP will be on 5 Tuesdays: June 14 and 28, July 12 and 26, and August 2.  We have lots of exciting presenters, activities, crafts, and cool incentives ready to share with your family!

Any interested individuals are welcome to attend Open Book Discussion Group at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 15 at the Milford Memorial Library.  The monthly featured book is entitled A Thousand Acres by Jane Smiley, and it can be found on MML’s Book Clubs shelf.

Adult Craft Series will be from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 16 in Milford’s Community Room.  The craft will be color blocked marble coasters.  Step-by-step directions will be discussed and shown, as well as all of the materials will be provided by the library.  Pre-registration is required with the cost of the activity being $5.00.  
         
All ages of children are encouraged to attend Public Storytime: Teddy Bear Party at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 18 at MML.  Miss Betty will share a story, and then the kids can color a coloring sheet and complete some related activities.  All of the materials will be provided, and there is no pre-registration and no cost to attend this event.
         
​Caroline and Hank will be available from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 19 at MML.  Hank the dog loves to meet children and is a great listener.  Children who are either beginning readers or want to improve reading out loud are encouraged to read to Hank.  Children will be able to read on a first come, first serve basis.

Students in Preschool through 4th Grade are encouraged to attend the After School Craft Party from 3:30-4:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 10 in the Community Room.  This month’s theme will be Mother’s Day Flowers featuring book talk, stories, crafts, and snacks.  Everything will be provided at no cost to the students.

Storytime Play Date will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 11 at Milford Memorial Library.  MML is inviting all children and families to interact, have fun, and use their imaginations with a variety of toys, puppets, games, puzzles, and so much more.  Caregivers can relax and engage in conversation with other adults, or they are welcome to join the play date with the kids.  All of the items will be available at the library.  There is no pre-registration and no cost to join this event. 

Young Adults (YA) Busy Brains will be having another monthly activity.  Students in 4th through 12th Grade are welcome to build a dazzling paper spinner from 3:30-4:30 p.m. on Friday, May 11 in the Community Room.  Pictures, step-by-step directions, and play time will be offered to the builders.  All of the materials will be provided at no cost to the students.  There is no pre-registration, but families are encouraged to let MML know ahead of time.

MML has a new calendar for the month of May.  Please check it out on our website, any of our social media, and print copies at the library.  We hope to see you all at our activities.

An open meeting of the Board of Trustees for the Milford Memorial Library will be at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 2 in the Community Room.  The agenda will be posted on MML’s website and bulletin board at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting.  We welcome you to come and be a part of making MML a great library.

Creative Art Storytime will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 4 at the Milford Library.  Miss Betty, MML’s Children’s Librarian, will read an entertaining story, and then the Pearson Lakes Art Center will here to help children of all ages make an artistic craft.  All of the items will be provided, as well as there is no pre-registration and no cost to join this event.  Families are welcome to stay and visit as long as they would like to after Storytime. 

​May will be full of fun-filled events so please mark them down.  We have up-to-date monthly calendars on MML’S Facebook page and website, as well as printed copies at our front desk.  These events include the following: After School Craft Party (May 10), Play Date Storytime (May 11, 25), YA: Busy Brains: Paper Spinners (May 11), Open Book Discussion Group: A Thousand Acres (May 15), Adult Craft Series: Color Blocked Marble Coasters (May 16), Storytime with a local area presenter (May 18), Caroline and Hank (May 19), and Paint Night (May 22).  

Paint Night will be from 7:00-9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 24 at the Arnolds Park Public Library.  Any skill level is invited to recreate a painting following step-by-step instructions.  All of the supplies will be provided, but there is limited space.  Please pre-register at any of the local libraries (Spirit Lake Public, Arnolds Park Public, Milford Memorial) with the cost being $7.50 for early registration and $15 for registration on the day of the event.

Students in 2nd through 8th Grades are welcome to take part in a fun and friendly Pokemon Tournament.  This event will take place from 5:00-8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 25 in the MML Community Room.  Players are encouraged to bring their own Pokemon trading cards and Nintendo DS/2DS/3DS in order to battle and challenge others.  There is no cost and no pre-registration to attend this tournament.
         
MML is inviting all children and families to interact, have fun, and use their imaginations with a variety of toys, puppets, games, puzzles, and so much more.  Storytime Play Date will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 27 at MML.  All of the items will be available at the library.  There is no pre-registration and no cost to join this event.
         
​Caroline and Hank will be available from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 28 at MML.  Hank the dog loves to meet children and is a great listener.  Children who are either beginning readers or want to improve reading out loud are encouraged to read to Hank.  Children will be able to read on a first come, first serve basis.

Any interested individuals are welcome to join MML’s Open Book Discussion Group from 1:00-2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 17 at the Milford Library.  This month’s book is titled Stay with Me: A Novel by Ayobami Adebayo, and it can be found in our library by the Adult Fiction section.  You do not need to attend all of the book meetings, and you are welcome to come and go.

MML will be having a craft night where participants can make no sew sock bunnies out of socks, filling, googly eyes, and so much more.  Adult Craft Series will be from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 18 at the Milford Library.  All materials will be provided, but pre-registration is required.  The cost of this activity will be $2.00.

We will be having our annual spring cleaning and BINGO day at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 19 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.
 
In order to celebrate Earth Day, MML and Miss Betty will be reading books and making a related craft with the Youth Coordinator from the Dickinson County ISU Extension.  Earth Day Storytime will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 20 at the Milford Library.  There is no pre-registration and no cost, and all of the materials will be provided by the library.  We welcome all children and families, so please plan on joining us for Friday Storytime.

​Lastly, we have up-to-date monthly calendars on MML’S Facebook page and website, as well as printed copies at our front desk.