​Milford Memorial Library News
 
Milford Memorial Library will close at 11:00 a.m., on Wednesday, December 24, and will be closed all day on Thursday, December 25, in observance of the Christmas Holiday. We look forward to seeing everyone on Friday, December 26, at 9:30 a.m.  We hope you have a safe and happy holiday.
 
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.

• December 29, 10:30 a.m. – New
• January 5, 10:30 a.m. – Owls
• January 12, 10:30 a.m. – Paint
• January 19, 10:30 a.m. – Quilt
• January 26, 10:30 a.m. – Rhinestones

 
On Tuesday, December 23, Milford Memorial Library will have a free double feature! Home Alone will begin at 1:00 p.m. and Home Alone 2: Lost in New York will begin at 2:30 p.m. Popcorn will be provided for this free event.
 
Join MML for Fun Craft Fridays on December 26, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This is a youth and young adult free come-and-go craft time. This week we will be craft a perler bead creation. This is a limited amount of supplies, so this will be a first come, first serve.
 
 If you have any questions please contact Milford Memorial Library by phone at 712-338-4643 or by email at [email protected].
 
There will be a free showing of Shrek at Milford Memorial Library on Tuesday, December 30, at 2:00 pm. Popcorn will be provided for this free event.
On Wednesday, December 31, Milford Memorial Library will be closing at 11:00 a.m. and will be closed all day on Thursday, January 1, in observance of the New Year’s holiday. We look forward to seeing everyone on Friday, January 2, at 9:30 a.m. We hope you have a safe and happy holiday.
Author Nicole Baart will be joining us on January 12th at 7:00 p.m. at the Milford Community Center. If you enjoy reading her books you should mark your calendars for this event! Nicole’s novels range from romantic to suspenseful, but she is known for her artistic prose and finely drawn characters. Her stories celebrate the triumph of the human spirit and beauty in the midst of brokenness. 

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.
 

• December 22, 10:30 a.m. – Merriest Time of Year
• December 29, 10:30 a.m. – New
• January 5, 10:30 a.m. – Owls
• January 12, 10:30 a.m. – Paint
• January 19, 10:30 a.m. – Quilt
• January 26, 10:30 a.m. – Rhinestones

 
Milford Memorial Library would like to announce and congratulate the winners of the Festival of Trees.
Best Business: Dollar Tree
Best Organization: Milford Girls Scouts
Best Family/Personal: Sofia Heithus
Most Creative: Milford Girl Scouts
Thank you again to those who provided trees and to everyone who came out to vote. Thank you to the Friends of the Milford Memorial Library for sponsoring the prizes for the Festival of Trees winners.
 
Milford Memorial Library would like to thank everyone who came out to create holiday memories during Holiday Fantasy. Seeing community members gathered doing crafts and spending time together is something we always enjoy. Santa was excited to hear so many Christmas wishes. Thank you to the Friends of the Milford Library for donating and serving the tasty holiday treats.
 
We would like to thank everyone who donated to the Holiday Fantasy “Fill the Cart” Food Drive for Dickinson County Upper Des Moines Food Pantry. Your donations will help fill their cupboards during the holiday and winter season.
 
On Tuesday, December 23, Milford Memorial Library will have a free double feature! Home Alone will begin at 1:00 p.m. and Home Alone 2: Lost in New York will begin at 2:30 p.m. Popcorn will be provided for this free event.
 
On Wednesday, December 24, Milford Memorial Library will be closing at 11:00 a.m. and will be closed all day on Thursday, December 25, in observance of the Christmas holiday. We look forward to seeing everyone on Friday, December 26, at 9:30 a.m. We hope you have a safe and happy holiday.
 
Head to the kitchen with the Northey Girls at Milford Memorial Library. The display case is filled with multigenerational memories formed by cooking and baking together. They hope their memories will help you share your memories and to create your own.
 

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.

• December 15, 10:30 a.m. – Library
• December 22, 10:30 a.m. – Merriest Time of Year
• December 29, 10:30 a.m. – New
• January 5, 10:30 a.m. – Owls
• January 12, 10:30 a.m. – Paint
• January 19, 10:30 a.m. – Quilt
• January 26, 10:30 a.m. – Rhinestones

 
Help “Fill the Cart” for Dickinson County Upper Des Moines Food Pantry! Bring non-perishable food items to Milford Memorial Library until Friday, December 12.
 
Join MML for After-School Adventures on Thursday, December 11, at 3:30 p.m. We will be creating a Shrink-a-Dink ornament.  A small snack will be provided during this free activity. All materials will be provided by the library.
 
Milford Memorial Library’s CrAFTER Hours! Join us on Wednesday, December 17, from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. for the mocktail class. This can also be taken as a kit. You will receive a commemorative glass, recipes and if you make it to the class some instruction and taste testing. Cost for registration is $5. Call Milford Memorial Library at (712) 338-4643 to register or go to https://milford-ia.whofi.com/calendar/event/5604512
 
Join us for MML's Book Club on Tuesday, December 16, at 1:00 p.m.! This month we are reading The Greatest Gift, which inspired the film It's a Wonderful Life. Don't worry we picked a quick read with all the events happening in December. We will have treats and a great discussion for this holiday read.
 
Need a document scanned, faxed, printed, or copied? MML can help you. Documents can be scanned to an email for free. Faxing costs $3.00 for the first 2 pages and then $0.50 for each additional page.  Printing and copying per page are $0.25 for black and white and $0.50 for color. You are able to send printing by email to [email protected]. MML does have the capability for you to print from your phone. Stop in and see us to try out this service.