Milford Memorial Library News
 
Join MML for our weekly Building Bookworms Storytime on Mondays at 10:30 a.m. Take a look below for our themes. All materials and services are provided by the library free to participants. All kids and their adults are welcome to stay after storytime and mingle. For more information contact the library or check out our Facebook page.

• October 6, 10:30 a.m. – Children’s Classics
• October 13, 10:30 a.m. – No Building Bookworms
• October 20, 10:30 a.m. – Dino Time
• October 27, 10:30 a.m. – Monster Mash
• November 3, 10:30 a.m. – Fish Friends
• November 10, 10:30 a.m. – Got Your Goat?

 
Fourth through twelfth graders, gather your boo-crew and head over to Milford Memorial Library because you’re invited to MML’s Y.A. Maker Monday, on October 6, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. You will be creating a ghost thumbprint painting.  This is a free come-and-go event and all materials are provided by the library.

It’s Milford Memorial Library’s All-Day Play on Monday, October 6! From 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., discover new and exciting toys while playing with friends. This is a free come-and-go playtime. All the toys are provided by the library.

Frankenstein had his monster, now it’s your turn! On Thursday, October 9, from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., join MML’s After-School Adventures to create your own edible monster. This is a free activity and all supplies are provided by the library.

Want to read and discuss a Halloween classic? On Tuesday, October 14, at 1:00 p.m., join the Milford Memorial Library Book Club as they discuss Stephen King’s horror novel Pet Sematary. Copies are available at the library. It is not necessary to attend all of the book meetings, and you are welcome to come and go as you please.

Milford Memorial Library will be closed on Monday, October 13, in observance of Columbus Day. We look forward to seeing you when we reopen on Tuesday, October 14, at 9:30 a.m.

Ancestry-Library Edition is now available and Milford Memorial Library.  Ancestory.com is an international genealogy database, where you are able to find additional information, documentation, articles, and possible relatives. The Library Edition of Ancestory.com, does not allow you to save your work. In order to keep your information, you will have to download and print your findings each time. This is an in-library use only resource. The Ancestory.com Library Edition icon is located on our desktop patron computers. 

Milford Memorial Library News
 
Join MML for our weekly Building Bookworms Storytime on Mondays at 10:30 a.m. Take a look below for our themes. All materials and services are provided by the library free to participants. All kids and their adults are welcome to stay after storytime and mingle. For more information contact the library or check out our Facebook page.

• September 29, 10:30 a.m. – Can You Bear It
  
• ​​Bring a stuffed animal to stay overnight at Milford Memorial Library
• October 6, 10:30 a.m. – Silly Stories
• October 13, 10:30 a.m. – No Building Bookworms
• October 20, 10:30 a.m. – Dino Time
• October 27, 10:30 a.m. – Monster Mash

 
On Monday, October 6, join Milford Memorial Library for Playdate! From 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., discover new and exciting toys while playing with friends. This is a free come-and-go playtime, where all the toys are provided by the library.

Y.A. Maker Monday will be on Monday, October 6, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. During this free come-and-go event, fourth through twelfth graders can create a ghost thumbprint painting.

Create your own monster treat during MML’s After-School Adventures. Join MML on Thursday, October 9, from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., for this free activity. All supplies will be provided.

The Milford Memorial Library Book Club will be discussing Stephen King’s horror novel Pet Sematary on Tuesday, October 14, at 1:00 p.m. It is not necessary to attend all of the book meetings, and you are welcome to come and go as you please.

On Wednesday, October 1, 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.

It’s beginning to be cozy mystery reading season. Milford Memorial Library recommends, The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman, Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse G. Sutanto, and The Maid by Nita Prose. Reserve these and other titles by calling MML at 712-338-4643 or on MML’s online catalog at www.milford.lib.ia.us.

Need inspiration for fall décor and food? Stop by MML and browse our magazine selection.  Fall magazines of Magnolia Journal, Food Network, Country Living, Allrecipes, and others are available for check out. 
 
 

​Milford Memorial Library News
 
Join MML for our weekly Building Bookworms Storytime on Mondays at 10:30 a.m. Take a look below for our themes. All materials and services are provided by the library free to participants. All kids and their adults are welcome to stay after storytime and mingle. For more information contact the library or check out our Facebook page.

• September 22, 10:30 a.m. – Fall
• September 29, 10:30 a.m. – Can You Bear It?
  • Bring a stuffed animal to stay overnight at Milford Memorial Library
• October 6, 10:30 a.m. – Silly Stories
• October 13, 10:30 a.m. – No Building Bookworms
• October 20, 10:30 a.m. – Dino Time
• October 27, 10:30 a.m. – Monster Mash

 
Do you like doing puzzles? If so, check out Milford Memorial Library’s puzzle collection. We just added new puzzles to our collection. Stop in to browse our puzzle binder to find one you like. Let a librarian know what puzzle number you would like and we will retrieve the puzzle for you.

Ever wondered what the latest up-and-coming titles are? Pick up your copy of BookPage at Milford Memorial Library. Each monthly issue, is a printed guide of recommendations for readers that highlights the best new books across genres. BookPage issues are sponsored by the Friends of the Milford Library Foundation. 
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For your cake pan needs, stop by Milford Memorial Library. You will find a variety of basic shapes and characters and hobby-inspired cake pans available for check out.  Browse MML’s cake pan collection by stopping in or going to our online catalog, www.milford.lib.ia.us, and search “cake pans”.

Milford Memorial Library News
 
Join MML for our weekly Building Bookworms Storytime on Mondays at 10:30 a.m. Take a look below for our themes. All materials and services are provided by the library free to participants. All kids and their adults are welcome to stay after storytime and mingle. For more information contact the library or check out our Facebook page.

• September 22, 10:30 a.m. – Fall
• September 29, 10:30 a.m. – Can You Bear It?
  • Bring a stuffed animal to stay overnight at Milford Memorial Library
• October 6, 10:30 a.m. – Silly Stories
• October 13, 10:30 a.m. – No Building Bookworms
• October 20, 10:30 a.m. – Dino Time
• October 27, 10:30 a.m. – Monster Mash

 
On Monday, September 15, Milford Memorial Library has a variety of free come-and-go activities for kids and young adults. Starting at 11:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., kids can come discover new toys and play with friends at MML’s All-Day play.  Fourth through twelfth graders can bring their friends and create a washer necklace or bracelet from 9:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. All toys and materials will be provided by the library.

How does your plant collection grow? By joining MML’s CrAFTER Hours for a Plant Swap on Wednesday, September 17, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. There is no registration and the cost is bringing a plant to swap.

On Thursday, September 18, at 10:00 a.m., Milford Memorial Library will be welcoming Cari from St. Croix for a How Can Hospice Help You program. She will explain what hospice is, what they do, and answer your questions. Cari will take this intimidating topic and make it a bit more calming. Coffee and Lisa’s Bake Shop cinnamon rolls will be provided for this free program.

You invited to come discuss The Many Lives of Mama Love by Lara Love Hardin with the Milford Memorial Library Book Club on Tuesday, September 16, at 1:00 p.m. It is not necessary to attend all of the book club meetings, and you are welcome to come and go as you please.
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Paint Night at the Library is happening on Tuesday, September 23, at 7 p.m., at Milford Memorial Library. This month we are creating a seasonal interchangeable round door sign. The cost for this event is $35. Participants can register at Milford Memorial Library, Arnolds Park Library, or Spirit Lake Public Library. 

Milford Memorial Library News
 
Join MML for our weekly Building Bookworms Storytime on Mondays at 10:30 a.m. Take a look below for our themes. All materials and services are provided by the library free to participants. All kids and their adults are welcome to stay after storytime and mingle. For more information contact the library or check out our Facebook page.

• September 22, 10:30 a.m. – Fall
• September 29, 10:30 a.m. – Can You Bear It?
  • Bring a stuffed animal to stay overnight at Milford Memorial Library
• October 6, 10:30 a.m. – Silly Stories
• October 13, 10:30 a.m. – No Building Bookworms
• October 20, 10:30 a.m. – Dino Time
• October 27, 10:30 a.m. – Monster Munchies

 
Join Milford Memorial Library on Thursday, September 18, at 10:00 a.m., as we welcome Cari from St. Croix Hospice for the How Can Hospice Help You program. During this informative program, Cari will explain what hospice is, what they do, and answer your questions. She will take this intimidating topic and make it a little bit more calming. Coffee and cinnamon rolls from Lisa’s Bake Shop will be provided for this free program.

On Thursday, September 11, join MML for After-School Adventures from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. We will be creating DIY Scratch Art. During this free program a small snack will provided.

Discover new and exciting toys while having fun with friends during MML’s All-Day Play, on Monday, September 15. During 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., a variety of toys will be out for this come-and-go playtime. All toys are supplied by Milford Memorial Library.

Get crafty at Milford Memorial Library! Fourth through twelfth graders are invited to Y.A. Maker Monday on September 15, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. During this free come-and-go activity, the library will provide supplies to make a washer bracelet or necklace.

The Milford Memorial Library Book Club will be discussing The Many Lives of Mama Love by Lara Love Hardin on Tuesday, September 16, at 1:00 p.m. It is not necessary to attend all of the book club meetings, and you are welcome to come and go as you please.

​Let’s Swap! MML’s CrAFTER Hours will be hosting a Plant Swap on Wednesday, September 17, from 5:00 p.m.  to 7:00 p.m. There is no registration and the bringing a plant is the only cost.