Milford Memorial Library News  
 
On Wednesday, July 7, 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.
 
Join Milford Memorial Library for a lake inspired Epoxy Wood Tray craft. This Adult Craft Series Kit contains wood, epoxy, color, rubber gloves, and instructions. This craft does require pre-registration and the cost of $5.00. Participants can pick up their kit at the library Monday, July 19, Tuesday, July 20, and Wednesday, July 21. You can preregister by calling 712-338-4643 or by going to this link:                                http://milfordlibrary.weebly.com/adult-program-registraiton.html
 
MML’s Young Adult Summer Reading Subscription Box: Colors are Nature’s Smile, will be ending on Friday, July 9. You are able to pick up your box at Milford Memorial Library or Arnold’s Park Public Library. This is a free program, but registration is required.
 
Would you like a chance to shop the Friends of Milford Memorial Library’s Book Sale before it opens to the public? Please join other volunteers and the library staff for set up beginning at 11:00 a.m., on Thursday, July 22., with a potluck to follow. Once everything is in place, let the shopping begin.  The Friends group is also in need of volunteers to work the book sale on Friday or Saturday. Some extra help will be needed after the book sale on Saturday to clean up.  For more information or to confirm your participation, please contact Milford Memorial Library at 712-338-4643 or info@milford.lib.ia.us.
 
The Friends of Milford Memorial Library Book Sale is back this year. However, we ask you refrain from bringing any book donations to the library until July 19. As a reminder, we do not accept Reader’s Digest Condensed novels, magazines, textbooks, and encyclopedias. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. If you have any questions, please contact Milford Memorial Library at 712-338-4643 or info@milford.lib.ia.us. 
Milford Memorial Library: Youth Corner
 
We have a full week with lots of different presenters at Milford Memorial Library.  Please mark theses dates and times on your calendar, as we would love to have you be a part of the Youth Summer Reading Program.  Facebook Fun will be on Tuesday, July 6, with the topic being reading colors your books.  Families can share their favorite book with us.  Wednesdays are Sidewalk Shenanigans, and at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 7, in MML’s parking lot, Kenzie Liechti will be doing some yoga with the kids.  Please bring a towel or blanket.  Thursday, July 8, will be our last big presenter.  It will be Absolute Science with their Big Bang Bubble show, and the program will start at 10:00 a.m. at Florence Park.  Lastly, at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 9, we will have another special guest, Martin Mendez.  He will be doing a musical bilingual storytime with Spanish and English.  This will also be the last set of 100 craft bags on the color blue.  The craft is a noodle fish.  All extra bags will be set on Monday and the rest of the following week.

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Milford Memorial Library will be closed on Monday, July 5, in observance of Independence Day. We will be back on Tuesday, July 6, at 9:30 a.m. We would like to wish everyone a happy and safe holiday.
 
The Milford Memorial Library has an Adult Summer Reading Program again this year! All you have to do is pick up a bookmark at the library and fill it out throughout the summer or participate on bookpoints.milfordlibrary.net. You can bring the bookmark back to the library or log your reading online anytime between June 1 and July 30 for prizes. The Adult Summer Reading Program activities include the Adult Craft Series and Paint Nights in July. We encourage you to use the library in many different ways.
 
It is hard to believe, MML’s Summer Reading programs are half way over. There is still time to sign up and earn points. Register on bookpoints, bookpoints.milfordlibrary.net, or stop in the library to register. Logs will be accepted until Friday, July 30, for all programs.
 
Leigh Hunt once said, “Colors are Nature’s Smile.” This could be why we smile and relax when we are in nature. The Young Adult Summer Reading Program Subscription Box: Nature’s Smile will bring you a little bit of this enjoyment from Tuesday, June 29, through Friday, July 9.  Featured activities will have you going out into nature to collect flowers and leaves to make a lantern, water coloring a canvas pencil bag, and growing a do-it-yourself chia pet. Mother Nature will welcome you to enjoy a book from our reading list or listen to our playlist. There might be a day you are not able to go outside, you will be able to enjoy the to-watch list and enjoy the recipe included in this box. This nature-packed box is free and young adults can register by signing up for Summer Reading Program: Reading Colors Your World at https://bookpoints.milfordlibrary.net/, by emailing  milfordlibrary51351@gmail.com, calling  712-338-4643, emailing  Arnolds Park Public Library, staff@arnoldspark.lib.ia.us or by calling 712-332-2033. When registering, please state which library you will be picking up your subscription box.
 
Looking for your next summer reading?  Look at the What’s Hot page on MML’s webpage.  Here is the direct link http://milfordlibrary.weebly.com/whats-hot .  This page is updated weekly with adult book titles with the most reserves and with the book’s cover and description. Patrons can look back at pervious posts for older titles. To check availability and to reserve, patrons can go to our online catalog at https://milford.biblionix.com/catalog/ , call 712-338-4643, or email milfordlibrary51351@gmail.com
 
Milford Memorial Library: Youth Corner
 
The 2021 Summer Reading Program is going well at Milford Memorial Library, and we would love for you to join us this week for some more family fun programs.  On Tuesday, June 29, Facebook Fun will be on the topic of reading colors yourself.  To be entered in a prize drawing, kiddos can describe what is special about themselves.  At 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 30, at MML’s east parking lot, Sidewalk Shenanigans will involve outside games.  Then at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 1, at Florence Park, we will have the talented performer and singer, Mr. Stinky Feet.  He is definitely a hoot and will bring the laughs.  There will be no Building Bookworms on Friday, and any leftover craft bags will be set out on Monday.  The public is welcome to take as many bags as they want for the kiddos.

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Thank you to everyone who came to help us kick off MML’s 2021 Summer Reading Program: Reading Colors your world. Thank you to Waffle Chix for providing food and Treasure Village for placing hand tattoos. If you were unable to attend the Kick Off, signup is still open. Registration can be done on BookPoints, bookpoints.milfordlibrary.net, or stop by MML to fill out a paper registration form.  If you have any questions please call 712-338-4643, email milfordlibrary51351@gmail.com, or stop in for a visit. Library hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Wednesday 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
 
Milford Memorial Library’s 2021 Summer Reading Program: Reading Colors Your World is going on now. Programs are available for all ages. Sign up through Bookpoints at https://bookpoints.milfordlibrary.net/ or stop by the library to register in person. If you have any questions, please call 712-338-4643 or email milfordlibreary51351@gmail.com.
 
For the times when you are in a hurry, the little ones are sleeping, or you simply don’t want to get out of your vehicle. MML’s drive-up window is available, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Wednesday 9:30 a.m. to 6: 30 p.m. When you pull up to the window, push the call button or call 712-338-4643 and a library staff member will bring your checked-out materials.
 
Milford Memorial Library will be closed on Monday, July 5, in observance of Independence Day. We will see back on Tuesday, July 6, at 9:30 a.m. We wish everyone a happy and safe holiday.
 
MML can help with your printing, scanning, copying and faxing needs. For more information and pricing please call 712-338-4643 or email milfordlibrary51351@gmail.com
 
Milford Memorial Library: Youth Corner
 
Milford Memorial Library has some more awesome programs for your kiddos this week.  On Tuesday, June 22, it will be another Facebook Fun with the topic of reading colors your food.  Families can describe their favorite food at home or from a restaurant.  Sidewalk Shenanigans will be 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 23, in MML’s east parking lot.  Kiddos can be a part of a color and nature scavenger hunt.  On Thursday, June 24, at 10:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., Pockets Full of Fun will be at Florence Park.  This amazing performer will have some cool puppets and her own dog in the show.  Please note that only the Thursday program will be at Florence Park.  Finally, on Friday, June 25, Miss Becca will have another Building Bookworms on the color yellow.  It will take place at 10:00 a.m., and there will be 100 crafts bags for families to make that day or take home.  Also, make sure to bring or wear something yellow.

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Milford Memorial Library has updated hours!
Monday – Friday: 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday 9:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
 
The Milford Memorial Library will have an Adult Summer Reading Program again this year! All you have to do is pick up a bookmark at the library and fill it out throughout the summer or participate on bookpoints.milfordlibrary.net. You can bring the bookmark back to the library or log your reading online anytime between June 1 and July 30 for prizes. The Adult Summer Reading Program activities include the Adult Craft Series and Paint Nights throughout June and July. We encourage you to use the library in many different ways.
 
On Tuesday, June 22, at 7:00 p.m., in the Arnolds Park Fire Department, join others 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 instructions from the original artist. 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 $10.00 for early registration and $15 for registration on the day of the event. 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
 
Young Adults, 4th -12th graders, can now register and begin Milford Memorial Library’s Summer Reading Program: Reading Colors Your World. They can earn a variety of prizes by completing paper logs, found at Milford Memorial Library, or online logs, found at https://bookpoints.milfordlibrary.net/ .
 
The Young Adult Summer Reading Subscription Box: Life is a Box of Crayons will be available Tuesday, June 15th – Friday, June 25th. This is part of the 2021 Summer Reading Program for Milford Memorial Library and Arnolds Park Library. This colorful box of activities includes a melted crayon keychain, crayon slime, and old to new crayons. There is a crayon themed playlist, watch list, reading list, and recipe.  If you are interested in receiving a box, please contact Milford Memorial Library by calling 712-338-4643 or contact Arnolds Park Library by calling 712-332-2033. This is a free program, but registration is required.
 
Milford Memorial Library can help with your printing, copying, faxing, and scanning needs. For more information, please call 712-338-4643 or email milfordlibrary51351@gmail.com.
 
Milford Memorial Library: Youth Corner
 
Milford Memorial Library’s 2021 Youth Summer Reading Program has kicked off, and there are some great programs for your family this week.  Facebook Fun will start on Tuesday, June 15, with the topic of reading colors your house.  Families can describe their favorite thing or place in their house on MML’s Facebook page for a chance to win a prize.  Sidewalk Shenanigans will be at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 16, at the east library parking lot.  We will be making mosaic ice cream cones out of colored paper.  At 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 17, at Florence Park, we will have the amazing juggler and performer, Jason Kollum.  Please note that only the Thursday program will be at Florence Park.  Lastly, Building Bookworms will be at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 18, at MML.  The storytime theme will be the color red so don’t forget to bring or wear something red that day.  There will also be 100 craft bags for families to make that day or bring home. 

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Join Milford Memorial Library for a lake inspired Sea Glass Sailboat craft. This Adult Craft Series kit contains a wood base, wood dowel, twine, sea glass, and instructions. This craft does require pre-registration and the cost is $5.00. Participants can pick up their kit at the library Monday, June 14, Tuesday, June 15, and Wednesday, June 16.  You can preregister by calling 712-338-4643 or by going to this link:  http://milfordlibrary.weebly.com/adult-program-registration.html
 
Please join Miss Beeca, Miss Paige, and Miss Gillian for Milford Memorial Library’s 2021 Summer Reading Program: Reading Colors Your World Kick Off Celebration, this Thursday, June 10, at Florence Park from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Join us for delicious food provided by Waffle Chix, arm and hand tattoos provided by Treasure Village, and tons of summer reading information for all ages.
 
Milford Memorial Library and Arnolds Park Public Library are teaming up again to bring you some color-tastic subscription boxes for the Summer Reading Program. Young Adult, 4th – 12th graders, Subscription Box themes and dates are the following:

• Life is a Box of Crayons – Tuesday, June 15 – Friday, June 25
• Nature’s Smile - Tuesday, June 29 - Friday, July 9
• Color Outside of the Lines Tuesday, July 12 – Wednesday, July 21.

The Summer Reading Program Subscription Boxes are a free Young Adult program. Sign-up begins on Tuesday, June 1, at Milford Memorial Library and Arnolds Park Public Library. We would like to thank the Friends of the Milford Memorial Library and Arnolds Park Public Library for sponsoring the Summer Reading Program YA Subscription Boxes.
 
Milford Memorial Library can help with your printing, copying, faxing, and scanning needs. Printing and copying is $0.25 for black and white per side and $0.50 for color per side. Faxing is $3.00 for the first two pages and $0.50 for each page after. For more information, please call 712-338-4643 or email milfordlibrary51351@gmail.com.
 
Milford Memorial Library’s Drive-Up Window hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Wednesday 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
 
Milford Memorial Library: Youth Corner
 
Come one, come all to Milford Memorial Library’s Summer Reading Program Kick Off Celebration at 6:00 P.M. this Thursday, June 10, at Florence Park.  There will be yummy food provided by Waffle Chix, tattoos for your hand or arm provided by Treasure Village, and of course, tons of summer reading information for the whole family.  So please join us at 6:00 P.M. this Thursday night at Florence Park in Milford!

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On Wednesday, June 2, 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.
 
Join us at Florence Park on Thursday, June 10, for Milford Memorial Library’s 2021 Summer Reading Program: Reading Colors Your World Kick Off Celebration. Summer Reading Program sign-up, food, and fun will begin at 6:00 p.m. Miss Becca, Miss Gillian, and Miss Paige have a crayon box full of Summer fun planned for all.
 
Milford Memorial Library and Arnolds Park Public Library are teaming up again to bring you some color-tastic subscription boxes of the Summer Reading Program. Young Adult, 4th – 12th graders, Subscription Box themes and dates are the following:

• Life is a Box of Crayons – Tuesday, June 15 – Friday, June 25
• Nature’s Smile - Tuesday, June 29 - Friday, July 9
• Color Outside of the Lines Tuesday, July 12 – Wednesday, July 21.

The Summer Reading Program Subscription Boxes are free Young Adult program. Sign-up begins on Tuesday, June 1, at Milford Memorial Library and Arnolds Park Public Library. We would like to thank the Friends of the Milford Memorial Library and Arnolds Park Public Library for sponsoring the Summer Reading Program YA Subscription Boxes.
 
Milford Memorial Library can help with your printing, copying, faxing, and scanning needs. Printing and copying is $0.25 for black and white per side and $0.50 for color per side. Faxing is $3.00 for the first two pages and $0.50 for each page after. For more information, please call 712-338-4643 or email milfordlibrary51351@gmail.com.
 
Milford Memorial Library’s Drive-Up Window hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Wednesday 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
 

Milford Memorial Library: Youth Corner
 
Are your kiddos ready for some summer reading fun?  How about yummy food and a fake tattoo?  Bring the whole family to this one stop location provided by Milford Memorial Library, Waffle Chix, and Treasure Village.  The Kick Off Celebration date is 6:00-7:00 P.M. on Thursday, June 10, at Florence Park.  You can also find out more information about the Youth Summer Reading Program by calling or emailing Miss Becca at 712-338-4643 or beccas@milford.lib.ia.us.