Milford Memorial Library would like to congratulate Blind Date with a Book Winners, Kendra and Leighton. We would like to thank everyone who took part in this event. Thank you to the Friends of the Milford Library for providing the Blind Date with a Book prizes.
Milford Memorial Library’s Annual Spring Egg Hunt will begin on Monday, March 18.
This event will have fourth graders through adults exploring MML while trying to find twelve items. Participants can pick up the Spring Egg Hunt Sheet at MML’s front desk. Turn in completed sheet to be entered into a prize drawing. The Spring Hunt prizes are sponsored by the Friends of the Milford Library. The hunt is over on Monday, April 1.
MML’s Make Your Own Luck Challenge is now available through Friday, March 22. Fourth through twelfth graders will get a canvas, four-leaf clover stencil, and instructions to make chalk paint to use. This is a free activity, but does require registration. Register by calling 712-338-4643 or online at www.milford.lib.ia.us.
The Milford Memorial Library Book Club will be meeting on Tuesday, March, 19, at 1:00 p.m., to discusse Stars Over Clear Lake by Loretta Ellsworth. Any interested individuals are welcome to attend. It is not necessary to attend all of the book meetings, and you can come and go as you please.
Join us from 5 p.m.-7 p.m., on Wednesday, March 20, for MML’s CrAFTER Hours. This month MML will have a guest instructor, Tena Sunde, and she will be teaching us how to crochet. Registration is required to make sure there are enough materials and the cost is $5. For more information or to register contact the Milford Memorial Library.
On Tuesday, March 26, at 7:00 p.m., join us at the Arnolds Park Library, for a fun night of painting and socializing provided by the three local libraries. This month we will be joined by a special guest Kathy and she will lead us though a simple watercolor landscape painting. 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 $15 for registration. 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
Milford Memorial Library Youth News
Milford Memorial Library has a variety of youth puzzles. The shelf is located to one’s left next to computer 3. Even though they cannot be checked out, feel free to spend an evening or Saturday morning with your family. While you are here, check out some books from our March displays. They include green books/St. Patrick’s Day, Easter, arts & crafts, flowers, and basketball. Plus, Miss Becca has put out some sheets on the shelves for family fun at home. Lastly, our library would love the community to show their kids that we are important by attending the different youth programs.
* Building Bookworms at 10:30 am on Monday, March18 (theme: sky)
* Minds in Motion at 10:30 am on Monday, March 25
* Read Across America BINGO (March 1-29) **This month only!**
* Spring Coloring Contest (March 4-25) **This month only!**