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On Wednesday, April 27, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Milford Memorial Library will be hosting a Hot Air Balloon Presentation featuring private Hot Air Balloon Pilots Anne Susko and Eric Scheve. They will explain what attracted them to hot air ballooning, information about ballooning equipment, and how it works. Attendees may also get a chance to look at their equipment. All ages are welcome to attend this free presentation. If you have any questions please contact the library calling 712-338-4643 or emailing [email protected].
 
Thank you to all the young adults who came out for Y.A.D.O. (Young Adults Day Off). We had such a good time creating Maleficent’s staff pens, eating pizza, and watching how and why Cruella became who she is.  Join Milford Memorial Library and Arnolds Park Library for the next Y.A.D.O. event on Thursday, May 26. Keep a look out for more information.
 
On Wednesday, May 4, 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.
 
Fourth through twelfth graders are able to sign up for MML’s Young Adult subscription Box: Star Wars. They will be making a beaded Storm Troopers key chain and learning how draw various Star War characters.  The Subscription Box is free, but does require registration. Pick-up for the YA Subscription Box: Star Wars begins on Tuesday, May 10. Register by calling 712-338-4346 or online at                                                http://milfordlibrary.weebly.com/ya-subscription-box-registratoin.html.
 
With the unpredictable weather, remember, you may pick up your reserved library materials at our drive-up window. Reserve materials by calling 712-338-4643 or going to MML’s online catalog at www.milford.lib.ia.us.
 
MML has a variety of cake pans available for checkout.  They can be used for celebrations, “Just Because” moments, or teaching someone how to bake.
 
Milford Memorial Library can help with your printing, copying, faxing, and scanning needs. For more information, please call 712-338-4643 or email [email protected].

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Thank you to all of the kids that were a part of Milford Memorial Library’s Spring Coloring Contest. We had 310 bunny entries, and they looked so cool with their designs and colors. Four winners were picked in different age groups, and you can see them on MML’s Facebook page (@milfordlibrary).

Miss Becca will finish out the school year with two Building Bookworms and one Afterschool Activity. The Building Bookworms will be at 10:30 a.m. on May 9 (Flowers) and May 23 (Airplanes). Afterschool Activity will be at 3:30 p.m. on May 12 (Board games).

Lastly, please check with your local library about the upcoming Youth Summer Reading Program entitled Read Beyond the Beaten Path. Miss Becca is excited to answer your questions. You can also stay up to date with all of MML’s happenings through our website (www.milford.lib.ia.us) and Facebook page (@milfordlibrary).

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Congratulations to Milford Memorial Library’s Spring Egg Hunt Winner Elliana Antoine.
 
On Wednesday, April 27, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Milford Memorial Library will be hosting a Hot Air Balloon Presentation featuring private Hot Air Balloon Pilots Anne Susko and Eric Scheve. They will explain what drew them to hot air ballooning, information about ballooning equipment, and how it works. Attendees may also get a chance to look at their equipment. All ages are welcome to attend this free presentation. If you have any questions please contact the library calling 712-338-4643 or emailing [email protected].
 
Join us on Tuesday, April 26, 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
 
Would you listen to a book while you cook? Or on a run or any place having fun? Would you listen on a drive or doing the hand jive? If there is a yes, then be our guest at Milford Memorial Library to check out a Playaway.
A Playaway is an audiobook packaged into a small, simple to use device that has a AAA battery. Listeners will need a pair of corded head phones or use an aux cord in a vehicle or with a larger speaker. Users are able to speed up or slow down how fast the narrator is talking. They are able to move forward or backward by seconds or entire chapters. The choice is yours. Milford Memorial Library has a variety titles and interest levels of Playaways for our patrons to checkout.  To view titles, go to the online catalog at www.milford.lib.ia.us or stop for a visit. 

Milford Memorial Library: Youth Corner

​Miss Becca at Milford Memorial Library has one more storytime planned for April. This will be at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, April 25, with the theme being caterpillars. Some May dates for your family calendar include two Building Bookworms (May 9-Flowers, May 23-Airplanes; both at 10:30 a.m.) and Afterschool Activity (May 12-Board games; 3:30 p.m.). Also, has your family been wondering what this summer’s reading program will look like at our library? Well, we are excited to announce that the three local libraries (Spirit Lake, Arnolds Park, and MML) are teaming up this summer, and we have so much planned for the kiddos. Check in with Miss Becca by stopping by the library, giving her a call (338-4643), or sending an email ([email protected]) to find out more information.

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MML’s book club, the Open Book Discussion Group, invites any interested individuals to come and discuss the featured book, The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot by Marianne Cronin, on Tuesday, April 19, 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 MML for our Adult Craft Series as we make Stamped Books on Wednesday, April 20, 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 old books, stamps, paint, embellishments 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.
 
On Monday, April 18, from 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., at Milford Memorial library, fourth through twelfth graders are invited to join MML and Arnolds Park Library for Y.A.D.O (Young Adults Day Off). Activities include watching Disney’s Cruella, making a Maleficent staff pen, and eating pizza. The cost is $5.00 and registration is required. To register call Milford Memorial Library at 712-338-4643 or Arnolds Park Public Library at 712-332-2033.
 
Young Adults, fourth through twelfth grade, can register for MML’s Young Adult Subscription Box: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. This free activity box is available until Friday, April 22, but does require registration. You may register by calling 712-338-4643 or online at http://milfordlibrary.weebly.com/ya-subscription-box-registratoin.html.
 
On Wednesday, April 27, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Milford Memorial Library will be hosting a Hot Air Balloon Presentation featuring private Hot Air Balloon Pilots Anne Susko and Eric Scheve. They will explain what drew them to hot air ballooning, information about ballooning equipment, and how it works. Attendees may also get a chance to look at their equipment. All ages are welcome to attend this free presentation. If you have any questions please contact the library calling 712-338-4643 or emailing [email protected].
 
You can have wireless internet while you are traveling, at home, or at an event. MML has hotspots available for a seven day check out period. Each hotspot comes with a case, charger, and instructions. If you want more information please contact the library at 712-338-4643 or [email protected]. 
 
Milford Memorial Library: Youth Corner

Milford Memorial Library is all set for April. We have decorations in various places, and Miss Becca has new youth book displays with plenty of books ready to be checked out. They include: ducks, superheroes, things in the sky, poetry, and love of the library books. There are also two great programs left for the kiddos. Building Bookworms will be at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, April 25 (caterpillars) and Afterschool Activity (bead art) will be at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 14. As always, please feel free to check out the Youth Page (milford.lib.ia.us/youth) for everything that is going on with the kiddos, or you can also send an email to Miss Becca at [email protected]

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            Join MML and Arnolds Park for Y.A.D.O (Young Adults Day Off). This villainous event will be held at Milford Memorial Library, on Monday April 18, from 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Fourth through twelfth graders will be watching Disney’s Cruella, making a Maleficent staff pen, and eating pizza. The cost is $5.00 and registration is required. To register call Milford Memorial Library at 712-338-4643 or Arnolds Park Public Library at 712-332-2033.
 
MML’s book club, the Open Book Discussion Group, invites any interested individuals to come and discuss the featured book, The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot by Marianne Cronin, on Tuesday, April 19, 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 MML for our Adult Craft Series as we make Stamped Books on Wednesday, April 20, 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 old books, stamps, paint, embellishments 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.
 
There is still time for Young Adults, fourth through twelfth grade, to join Willy Wonka and the Oompa Loompas in the candy factory with MML’s Young Adult Subscription Box: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. This free activity box is available until Friday, April 22, but it does require registration. You may register by calling 712-338-4643 or online at http://milfordlibrary.weebly.com/ya-subscription-box-registratoin.html.
Don’t delay because as Mr. Wonka once said, “Time is a precious thing, never waste it.”
 
The hunt is almost over! There is still time for patrons, fourth grade and above, to complete an MML Egg Hunt Sheet. When the sheet is completed and turned into the front desk, the participants name will be entered into a drawing. The last day of the hunt is Friday, April 8, at 5:30 p.m.
 
When logged into MML’s catalog, patrons are able to save titles they wish to read at a later date. To do this, go to www.milford.lib.ia.us, and click “Search Our Catalog”. Login with your library card number and password. Find and click on desired title, information will drop down. Click “Bookmark this item”. The title will be saved to Bookmarks.

Milford Memorial Library: Youth Corner

Are you following Milford Memorial Library’s social media? If not, your family is definitely missing out. Head on over to our Facebook page (@milfordlibrary) and our website (milford.lib.ia.us) for everything going on in April. Plus, we have some really cool book displays all throughout the library that will peak your book interests. We hope your family can make it to these MML Youth Programs. A Spring Coloring Contest is going on from March 28-April 8. Coloring sheets can be found at the library or on the Youth Page (milford.lib.ia.us/youth). Building Bookworms will be at 10:30 a.m. on Mondays, April 11 (Easter) and 25 (caterpillars). Afterschool Activity (bead art) will be at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 14. Please contact Miss Becca with any questions at 712-338-4643 or ([email protected]).