The Milford Memorial Library staff and the Friends of the Milford Memorial Library would like to thank everyone who volunteered and came to the annual book sale. The book sale was a big success and we look forward to seeing everyone again next year. Thank you also to the Okoboji Summer Theatre director and student actors who came to Pioneer Days for Story Time in the Park and to everyone who came to Story Time in the Park to enjoy the story and games.

Jump Start to Reading  is an opportunity for children to read to adults one-on-one on Friday mornings from 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Registration forms are available at the circulation desk at the library. Adult volunteers may contact children’s librarian Betty Naab at 712-338-4643 or [email protected].

Join us for great stories and much more every Friday morning at 10:00! Betty, our children's librarian, looks forward to sharing stories with you! No pre-registration is necessary. This week the theme is “Don’t Throw It At Mo.”

On Friday, August 5, 5th – 12th grade students are invited to come to the Milford Memorial Library for the end of summer reading program party. The opening games party will include minute to win it games, snacks, and prizes. All supplies are provided by the library at no charge to the students.

​An open meeting of the Board of Trustees for the Milford Memorial Library will be held Wednesday, August 3, at 5:30 p.m. A free computer class will be led by Jeff Cookinham after the meeting.

This Thursday, July 21, at 1:00 p.m., we are excited to welcome Spirit Lake Hy-Vee dietitian Grace Phelon as a presenter for the Teen Summer Reading Program. She will be giving a presentation on fruits and vegetables. We will be making a smoothie and trying some different fruits. For more information about the Summer Reading Program contact the Milford Memorial Library. All supplies are provided by the library at no cost to the students.

The Friends of the Milford Memorial Library’s annual book sale is Friday, July 22, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and Saturday, July 23, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The book sale is located in the east side of the Milford Community Center. The Milford Memorial Library has been accepting donations of books for the past year and has a wide selection of gently used books for sale. The costs for books is .50 cents for paperback books and children’s books and $1 for adult hardcover books. Shoppers can fill a bag for $1 between 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. All proceeds go to the Friends of the Milford Library to support the work they do for the library. Stop by the Milford Community Center during Pioneer Days to see a variety of westerns, children’s classics, current titles, non-fiction books, and many more! If you would like to volunteer, stop by the library, call 712-338-4643, or email [email protected]. Volunteers who set up on Thursday, July 21, at 5:30 p.m., for the book sale will get to enjoy a potluck and shop the book sale early.

Join cast members from Stephens College’s Boji Bantam Theatre and the Milford Memorial Library on Saturday, July 23, in Milford’s Florence Park, at 1:00 p.m., for Story Time in the Park. Come listen to an enchanting story told by well-known characters. This program is open and free to the public. Story Time in the Park is sponsored by the Friends of the Milford Memorial Library.

Jump Start to Reading  is an opportunity for children to read to adults one-on-one on Friday mornings from 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Registration forms are available at the circulation desk at the library. Adult volunteers may contact children’s librarian Betty Naab at 712-338-4643 or [email protected].

​Join us for great stories and much more every Friday morning at 10:00! Betty, our children's librarian, looks forward to sharing stories with you! No pre-registration is necessary. This week the theme is “Bug Safari.”

Meet Dan Gable and listen to him talk about his new book “A Wrestling Life: the Inspiring Stories of Dan Gable” at the SAMI Center in Spirit Lake on Thursday, July 14. Meet and greet is at 6:00 p.m. and the book talk starts at 7:00 p.m. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Spirit Lake Public Library, Friends of the Milford Memorial Library, and Friends of the Arnolds Park Public Library.

Milford Memorial Library’s Annual Book Sale is on Friday, July 22, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and Saturday, July 23, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. If you would like to volunteer, stop by the library, call 712-338-4643, or email [email protected]. Volunteers who set up on Thursday, July 21, at 5:30 p.m., for the book sale will get to enjoy a potluck and shop the book sale early.

Join cast members from Stephens College’s Boji Bantam Theatre and the Milford Memorial Library on Saturday, July 23, in Milford’s Florence Park, at 1:00 p.m., for Story Time in the Park. Come listen to an enchanting story told by well-known characters. This program is open and free to the public.

Jump Start to Reading  is an opportunity for children to read to adults one-on-one on Friday mornings from 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Registration forms are available at the circulation desk at the library. Adult volunteers may contact children’s librarian Betty Naab at 712-338-4643 or [email protected].

​Join us for great stories and much more every Friday morning at 10:00! Betty, our children's librarian, looks forward to sharing stories with you! No pre-registration is necessary. This week the theme is “Down In The Ocean.”

Did you know there are over 40 uses for paracord? It can be used in everyday activities as well as survival. If you are in 4th – 12th grade come to the Milford Memorial Library Thursday, July 7, at 1:00 p.m., to make paracord bracelets. This craft is part of the Teen Summer Reading Program. For more information about the Summer Reading Program contact the Milford Memorial Library. All supplies are provided by the library at no cost to the students.

Jump Start to Reading  is an opportunity for children to read to adults one-on-one on Friday mornings starting July 8 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Registration forms are available at the circulation desk at the library. Adult volunteers may contact children’s librarian Betty Naab at 712-338-4643 or [email protected].

Meet Dan Gable and listen to him talk about his new book “A Wrestling Life: the Inspiring Stories of Dan Gable” at the SAMI Center in Spirit Lake. Meet and greet is at 6:00 p.m. and the book talk starts at 7:00 p.m. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Spirit Lake Public Library, Friends of the Milford Memorial Library, and Friends of the Arnolds Park Public Library.

​Milford Memorial Library’s Annual Book Sale is on Friday, July 22, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and Saturday, July 23, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. If you would like to volunteer, stop by the library, call 712-338-4643, or email [email protected]. Volunteers who set up on Thursday, July 21, at 5:30 p.m., for the book sale will get to enjoy a potluck and shop the book sale early.

Join us for great stories and much more every Friday morning at 10:00! Betty, our children's librarian, looks forward to sharing stories with you! No pre-registration is necessary. This week the theme is “Pete the Cat and His Magic Sunglasses.”