Milford Memorial Library News
 
Milford Memorial Library now has Iowa and Federal 1040 tax forms and the Federal 1040 tax instruction booklets. Federal forms and booklets are available in English and Spanish. MML will be charging for coping and printing tax forms. Blank tax forms will cost $0.10 per page and filled out tax forms will cost $0.20 per page.
 
On Tuesday, March 19, at 1:00 p.m., the Milford Memorial Library Book Club will be meeting for discussion of Stars Over Clear Lake by Loretta Ellsworth. Any interested individuals are welcome to attend. It is not necessary to attend all of the book meetings, and you can come and go as you please.
 
On Wednesday, March 6, 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.
 
Starting Tuesday, March 12, and lasting until Friday, March 22, fourth through twelfth graders will have a chance to make their own luck with MML’s Make Your Own Luck Challenge. Young Adults will be given a canvas, a four-leaf clover stencil, and instructions to make chalk paint to use. This is a free activity, but does require registration. Registration can be done by calling 712-338-4643 or online at www.milford.lib.ia.us.
On Monday, March 18, MML’s Egg Hunt will begin. Young adults and adults will be able to explore the library while trying to find twelve special items. MML’s front desk will have the sheet with the special items. Once you have located the special items, written them down, take the sheet back to the front desk to be entered into a prize drawing.  The Egg Hunt prizes are sponsored by the Friends of the Milford Library.
 
MML would like to extend an invitation to join us on social media. Patrons may find us on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and X, formally known as Twitter. 

Milford Memorial Library Youth News

Milford Memorial Library has a new round of public programming during March. There will be two Minds in Motion (sensory play) at 10:30 am on Mondays, March 11 and 25. Building Bookworms (storytime) will also be at 10:30 am on Mondays, March 4 and 18. We have one more program called Afterschool Adventures (group fun) at 3:30 pm on Thursday, March 7. The craft will be a Peeps house made out of different items.

Throughout March, we have two extra programs for the kiddos. The first one is Read Across America BINGO (March 1-29), and the second one is the Spring Coloring Contest (March 11-25). Please take note that the contest is a short turnaround. Everything will be sent to the classrooms, as well as they can be found on MML’s Youth webpage and at our library.

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Visit MML to see an adorable Snowman Collection being shared by Pat Schnell. Patrons will find the snowmen’s smiling faces in the display case. The snowmen will melt away in April, so make sure to stop in during February and March. 
Don’t miss your chance at finding a new literary favorite! Thursday, February 29, is the last day for MML’s Blind Date with a Book. Each book has bookmark. Return the completed bookmark to the MML’s front desk to be placed in a drawing. Blind Date with a Book prizes are sponsored by the Friends of the Milford Library. This is a free program and is available for all age groups.
 
MML has Iowa and Federal 10 40 tax forms. We have Federal 10 40 tax instruction booklets. MML will be charging to for copying and printing. Blank tax forms will cost $0.10 per page and filled out tax forms will cost $0.20 per page.
 
Celebrate Leap Year with a new 2024 book from Tia Williams.  A Song for Rickie Wild is a leap year romance that takes place during the Harlem Renaissance in Harlem, New York. Summary is provided by Grand Central Publishing. “Leap years are a strange, enchanted time. And for some, even a single February can be life-changing. Ricki Wilde has many talents, but being a Wilde isn’t one of them. As the impulsive, artistic daughter of a powerful Atlanta dynasty, she’s the opposite of her famous socialite sisters. Where they’re long-stemmed roses, she’s a dandelion: an adorable bloom that’s actually a weed, born to float wherever the wind blows. In her bones, Ricki knows that somewhere, a different, more exciting life awaits her. When regal nonagenarian, Ms. Della, invites her to rent the bottom floor of her Harlem brownstone, Ricki jumps at the chance for a fresh beginning. She leaves behind her family, wealth, and chaotic romantic decisions to realize her dream of opening a flower shop. And just beneath the surface of her new neighborhood, the music, stories and dazzling drama of the Harlem Renaissance still simmers. One evening in February as the heady, curiously off-season scent of night-blooming jasmine fills the air, Ricki encounters a handsome, deeply mysterious stranger who knocks her world off balance in the most unexpected way.” Reserve this title by calling MML at 712-338-4643 or going to our online catalog at www.milford.lib.ia.us.

Milford Memorial Library: Youth News

Miss Becca at Milford Memorial Library has one last Building Bookworms at 10:30 am next Monday, February 26. The storytime will focus on the book Duck for President with the craft being a duck made out of different shapes. Calling all families! The library still has plenty of teeth starter kits with items from Colgate. Stop by MML, look through our February book displays, and then grab a bag on your way out the door.

Thinking ahead to March, we will once again have two storytimes, two sensory play, and one after school program. Building Bookworms will be at 10:30 am on Mondays, March 4 and 18. Minds in Motion will be at 10:30 am on Mondays, March 11 and 25. Lastly, Afterschool Adventures will be at 3:30 pm on Thursday, March 7.

Milford Memorial Library News
 
​Milford Memorial Library will be closed on Monday, February 19, in observance of Presidents’ Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, February 20, at 9:30 a.m.
 
On Tuesday, February 20, at 1:00 p.m., the Milford Memorial Library Book Club will be meeting to discuss The Kitchen Counter Cooking School by Kathleen Flinn. Any interested individuals are welcome to attend.
 
No awkward questions, no forced conversations, no judgmental looks, and no need to call. Just have a blind date with a book! There is a bookmark located in each book. Return the completed bookmark to the library to be placed into a drawing. Drawing prizes are sponsored by the Friends of the Milford Library. This is a free program and is available for all age groups. MML’s Blind Date with a Book runs until Thursday, February 29.
 
This is the last week for MML’s Young Adult Cross Stitch Challenge. It will end on Friday, February 23.  Fourth through twelfth graders will use yarn to cross stitch a simple design on a tennis racket. This is a free activity, but does require registration. Register by calling MML at 712-338-4643 or online at http://milfordlibrary.weebly.com/young-adult-registration.html
 
Join MML for our Adult Craft Series as we make a Fabric Owl on Wednesday, February 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.
 
Join us for Paint Night at the Library is on Tuesday, February 27, at 7:00 p.m., at the Arnolds Park Library. This month we will be joined by guest Kris Walker. 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
 
Tax season is here. Patrons are able to get their 2023 Tax forms at MML. Blank forms will cost $0.10 per page and filled out forms will cost $0.20 per page.

Milford Memorial Library Youth News
 
Milford Memorial Library has had some good turnouts at our different youth programs. It is neat to see the kids and adults interacting and having fun with one another. We would appreciate having more families and friends join us each month, so please spread the word.
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Miss Becca will end the month with Building Bookworms at 10:30 am on                    Monday, February 26. The theme is Duck for President.

February is National Dental Health month. Miss Becca and her library friends have put together some teeth starter kits from Colgate. They include a mini toothbrush and toothpaste, as well as a healthy teeth worksheet. Stop by the library to grab a bag for your kiddo/s.

Milford Memorial Library News
 
​On Tuesday, February 13, at 7 p.m., in the Milford Community Center, please join us in welcoming Laura Keyes, as she presents the program History of the Hershey Chocolate Company. Today the name Hershey is synonymous with quality milk chocolate. Milton S. Hershey worked hard and failed often before his chocolate company was finally successful. And when he did become a household name and had earned a vast fortune, Milton and his wife Catherine decided to give it all away. Because of their generosity, tens of thousands of orphans have been saved, protected, and educated. A program about chocolate wouldn't be complete without hot chocolate for attendees! This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Arnolds Park Library, Friends of the Milford Library and Friends of the Spirit Lake Public Library.
 
No awkward questions, no forced conversations, no judgmental looks, and no need to call. Just have a blind date with a book! There is a bookmark located in each book. Return the completed bookmark to the library to be placed into a drawing. Drawing prizes are sponsored by the Friends of the Milford Library. This is a free program and is available for all age groups. MML’s Blind Date with a Book runs until Thursday, February 29.
 
MML’s Young Adult Cross Stitch Challenge will be available Tuesday, February 13th – Friday, February 23rd.  Fourth through twelfth graders will use yarn to cross stitch a simple design on a tennis racket. This is a free activity, but does require registration. Register by calling MML at 712-338-4643 or online at http://milfordlibrary.weebly.com/young-adult-registration.html
 
On Tuesday, February 20, at 1:00 p.m., the Milford Memorial Library Book Club will be meeting to discuss The Kitchen Counter Cooking School by Kathleen Flinn. Any interested individuals are welcome to attend.
 
Join MML for our Adult Craft Series as we make a Fabric Owl on Wednesday, February 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.
 
Milford Memorial Library will be closed on Monday, February 19, in observance of Presidents’ Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, February 20, at 9:30 a.m.

Milford Memorial Library Youth News

Milford Memorial Library welcomes all friends and families to be a part of the youth programming throughout February. Since it is a new month, we also have new ‘feet’ on the floor, monthly decorations, and book displays for the kiddos.
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 Minds in Motion (sensory play): Monday, Feb. 5, @ 10:30 am

 Afterschool Adventures (group fun) - Valentine’s Day BINGO:                                          Thursday, Feb. 8, @ 3:30 pm

Building Bookworms (storytime): o ISU Dickinson County 4-H and Youth:                Monday, Feb. 12, @ 10:30 am

Building Bookworms (storytime):o Duck for President: Monday, Feb. 26, @ 10:30 am
 

​Milford Memorial Library News
 
MML’s Blind Date with a book is back! All you will know is the genre and some written information. It could be a little bit funny, a little bit sad, or make you a bit glad to have picked it up. You will either tell everybody this is your book or you are never ever getting it again. A bookmark is located in each book. Return the completed bookmark to the library to be placed into a drawing. Drawing prizes are sponsored by the Friends of the Milford Library. Blind Date books are available for all age groups.
 
​Join us at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, February 13, in the Milford Community Center for the program History of the Hershey Chocolate Company presented by Laura Keyes. Today the name Hershey is synonymous with quality milk chocolate. Milton S. Hershey worked hard and failed often before his chocolate company was finally successful. And when he did become a household name and had earned a vast fortune, Milton and his wife Catherine decided to give it all away. Because of their generosity, tens of thousands of orphans have been saved, protected, and educated. A program about chocolate wouldn't be complete without hot chocolate for attendees! This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Arnolds Park Library, Friends of the Milford Library and Friends of the Spirit Lake Public Library.
 
MML’s Young Adult Cross Stitch Challenge will be available Tuesday, February 13th – Friday, February 23rd.  Fourth through twelfth graders will use yarn to cross stitch a simple design on a tennis racket. This is a free activity, but does require registration. Register by calling MML at 712-338-4643 or online at http://milfordlibrary.weebly.com/young-adult-registration.html
 
On Tuesday, February 20, at 1:00 p.m., the Milford Memorial Library Book Club will be meeting to discuss The Kitchen Counter Cooking School by Kathleen Flinn. Any interested individuals are welcome to attend.
 
On Wednesday, February 7, 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.

Milford Memorial Library: Youth Corner

Milford Memorial Library would like to give a big shout out to all of the families and guardians who brought kiddos to our library throughout January. It warmed our hearts and it is a great way to start 2024! February begins with sensory play, Minds in Motion, at 10:30 am on Monday, February 5. Later in the week, we have Afterschool Adventures at 3:30 pm on Thursday, February 8. The game is Valentine’s Day BINGO. MML is excited to have a guest presenter, Miss Noel, from ISU Dickinson County 4-H and Youth. This is in place of our regular Building Bookworms and starts at 10:30 am on Monday, February 12. Miss Becca ends the month with another Building Bookworms at 10:30 am on Monday, February 26, featuring the book, Duck for President.