On Wednesday, January 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 and via Zoom. 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.
Participants in MML’s Adult Craft Series can keep the winter cheer going with a DIY Live Winter Centerpiece! Kits include greenery, some decoration, foam, and a small container. Contact the Milford Memorial Library for more information and to pre-register. The cost of the craft is $5. Participants can pick up their kits at the library Monday, January 18, through Wednesday, January 20. You can preregister by calling 712-338-4643 or by going to this link: http://milfordlibrary.weebly.com/adult-program-registration.html.
Explore the world of puzzles at the Milford Memorial Library. Challenge yourself with puzzles ranging from 300-1,000 pieces. These brainteasers may be obtained through checked out. Reserve a puzzle by calling 712-338-4643 or by emailing [email protected]. When you place your hold, please tell us how many pieces and what picture you would like.
MML’s Young Adult (4th through 12th graders) Subscription Box: A Comfy Cozy January is now available. This little box of coziness is full of projects including a marbleized mug, wooden bead trivets, and a DIY art candle. Nestled inside are recipes for hot chocolate and popcorn, a to-watch list, a reading list, a playlist, and a list of virtual game night ideas. This is a free program, but registration required. Register by calling 712-338-4643 or emailing [email protected].
It is the beginning of a new year, which means you may have to update information. MML will fax or scan these documents for you. Scanning to email is free of charge, but you must have the respondent’s email. Faxes are $3.00 for the first two pages and $0.50 per additional page. Printing is available also. You can email the library at [email protected] or bring your papers to the drive-up window. You may pick up your printing during our drive-up hours. Normal printing prices apply ($0.25 for black and white per page and $0.50 for color per page).
Milford Memorial Library’s drive-up window hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 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
Milford Memorial Library would love to have your family be a part of their January Youth Programming. Book Bundles will be on the themes of snowmen, librarian favorites, Tedd Arnold, Rosemary Wells, fun facts planets, and football.
Grab and Go Bags and Books will be on polar bears and beach vacation. Please contact the library or Miss Becca for more information (338-4643, [email protected]), as well as check out these links for reservations and information: http://milfordlibrary.weebly.com/grab-and-go-bags-and-books.html and http://milfordlibrary.weebly.com/book-bundles.html .