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We're excited for our 3rd Annual Art Walk here at Milton Public Library! This year we're featuring poppies to tie into our community-wide read of The Wizard of Oz. And new this year - we have a youth division! Quinn is one of our 19 youth artists who have created a smaller version of the poppy, which will be on display inside the library during the month of August. The large poppies will still be on display outside in Story Gardens. All poppies will be up for auction during our Art Walk Auction on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Funds raised will go towards the continued development of Story Gardens.Thank you, Quinn, for being one of our artists and sitting down to talk about your art.
We're excited for our 3rd Annual Art Walk here at Milton Public Library! This year we're featuring poppies to tie into our community-wide read of The Wizard of Oz. Angie is one of our 18 artists who have created a poppy, which will be on display outside in our Story Gardens during the month of August. All poppies will be up for auction during our Art Walk Auction on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Funds raised will go towards the continued development of Story Gardens.Thank you, Angie, for being one of our artists and sitting down to talk about your art.
We're excited for our 3rd Annual Art Walk here at Milton Public Library! This year we're featuring poppies to tie into our community-wide read of The Wizard of Oz. And new this year - we have a youth division! Maya is one of our 19 youth artists who have created a smaller version of the poppy, which will be on display inside the library during the month of August. The large poppies will still be on display outside in Story Gardens. All poppies will be up for auction during our Art Walk Auction on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Funds raised will go towards the continued development of Story Gardens.Thank you, Maya, for being one of our artists and sitting down to talk about your art.
We're excited for our 3rd Annual Art Walk here at Milton Public Library! This year we're featuring poppies to tie into our community-wide read of The Wizard of Oz. Mary is one of our 18 artists who have created a poppy, which will be on display outside in our Story Gardens during the month of August. All poppies will be up for auction during our Art Walk Auction on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Funds raised will go towards the continued development of Story Gardens.Thank you, Mary for being one of our artists and sitting down to talk about your art.
We're excited for our 3rd Annual Art Walk here at Milton Public Library! This year we're featuring poppies to tie into our community-wide read of The Wizard of Oz. Jessica is one of our 18 artists who have created a poppy, which will be on display outside in our Story Gardens during the month of August. All poppies will be up for auction during our Art Walk Auction on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Funds raised will go towards the continued development of Story Gardens.Thank you, Jessica, for being one of our artists and sitting down to talk about your art.
We're excited for our 3rd Annual Art Walk here at Milton Public Library! This year we're featuring poppies to tie into our community-wide read of The Wizard of Oz. Sarah is one of our 18 artists who have created a poppy, which will be on display outside in our Story Gardens during the month of August. All poppies will be up for auction during our Art Wal Auction on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Funds raised will go towards the continued development of Story Gardens.Thank you, Sarah, for being one of our artists and sitting down to talk about your art.
We're excited for our 3rd Annual Art Walk here at Milton Public Library! This year we're featuring poppies to tie into our community-wide read of The Wizard of Oz. And new this year - we have a youth division! Elle is one of our 19 youth artists who have created a smaller version of the poppy, which will be on display inside the library during the month of August. The large poppies will still be on display outside in Story Gardens. All poppies will be up for auction during our Art Walk Auction on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Funds raised will go towards the continued development of Story Gardens.Thank you, Elle, for being one of our artists and sitting down to talk about your art.
We are so excited to share that the library will be doing a community-wide read this summer with the Wonderful Wizard of Oz! In this episode of the Check Out MPL podcast, Ashlee and Marijka talk about the reading initiative and all the fun events happening in June, July, and August.
Ashlee and Angie talk about art inside and outside of the library! And we're excited to share about our new art initiative - an art vending machine.
Ashlee sits down once again with the library's Teen Summer Intern, Kat, during one of her last days as an employee here at the library! Kat talks about her time here at the library, what she learned, and her connected-learning project. We had a great time having Kat as a member of our team!
Up next, Ashley talks with library staff member, resident chicken expert, and artist Angela Brooks about her moon, her process for creating it, and more!All moons will be on display during the month of August. Come join for the Artist Reception on Friday, August 1, from 5:00 to 6:00 to see the moons and to meet the artists! All moons will be up for auction during the Art Walk Auction on Tuesday, September 9, starting at 5:30. Funds raised will go towards the continued development and maintenance of Story Gardens.
In this episode, Ashley sits down with Brenda Mathews to talk about her creative process, quilts, and her moon for this year's Art Walk! All moons will be on display during the month of August. Come join for the Artist Reception on Friday, August 1, from 5:00 to 6:00 to see the moons and to meet the artists! All moons will be up for auction during the Art Walk Auction on Tuesday, September 9, starting at 5:30. Funds raised will go towards the continued development and maintenance of Story Gardens.
Ashley talks with Heather Hansen, a new artist to this year's Art Walk! Heather and her daughter, Naomi, are working together to create a Nightmare Before Christmas-inspired crescent moon. All moons will be on display during the month of August. Come join for the Artist Reception on Friday, August 1, from 5:00 to 6:00 to see the moons and to meet the artists! All moons will be up for auction during the Art Walk Auction on Tuesday, September 9, starting at 5:30. Funds raised will go towards the continued development and maintenance of Story Gardens.
The Art Walk is back for a second year! This year, our Story Gardens will feature 18 crescent moons created by 18 local artists. All moons will be on display during the month of August. Come join for the Artist Reception on Friday, August 1, from 5:00 to 6:00 to see the moons and to meet the artists! All moons will be up for auction during the Art Walk Auction on Tuesday, September 9, starting at 5:30. Funds raised will go towards the continued development and maintenance of Story Gardens.
Thanks to a grant that was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), with support from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI), the library was able to hire a Teen Summer Intern for the summer! We're excited to welcome Kat to the library's team. While here, Kat will learn all about library work, but will also spend time on a connected-learning project - a program based on one of her interests!
In this episode of the library's podcast, Ashlee sits down with Max Olson, current Teen Advisory Board (TAB) president, about his involvement in local government. Enjoy!
In this episode of Sports Shorts, a segment of the library's podcast, Check Out MPL, Ashlee talks with Genevieve about her involvement in show choir and musicals in school! What a fascinating look into both worlds!
In this episode of the library's podcast, Check Out MPL, Ashlee and Jayme sit down for some randomness, including a Thanksgiving food quiz and some 2025 updates.
In this Artist Spotlight, Ashley talks with local artist Tom Lieder about his butterfly, his art style, and his inspirations.
In this Artist Spotlight, Ashley talks with Vicki about her piece for the Art Walk, as well has her art style and inspirations.
In this Artists Spotlight, Ashley talks with local artist Larry Schultz about his art style, inspiration, and cow butterfly!
In this episode of the library's podcast, Ashlee talks with graduating Teen Advisory Board President, Bethany! Bethany talks about her time on TAB, some library memories, and her future plans.
In this new episode of our Sports Shorts segment, Ashlee sits down with Bethany and Anna to talk about their involvement in soccer. Enjoy the conversation!
In this Artist Spotlight, Ashley talks with Pam about her set of wings and her art inspirations.
In this Wing's Wednesday Artist Spotlight, Ashley talks with Milton High School art teacher, Alyson Flynn, about her set of wings for the library's upcoming Art Walk.
In this Artist Spotlight, Ashley talks with Brenda Mathews about her art style and her pair of weeks for the library's upcoming Art Walk!
In this Artist Spotlight, Ashley talks with another one of our artists for our Art Walk, Judy Hatlen!
In this episode of the library's podcast, Ashley sits down with Angie to talk about the set of wings she's working on for the library's upcoming Art Walk that will begin on Friday, August 2.
In this new series for the library's podcast, Check Out MPL, we'll be highlighting artists that are participating in the library's first-ever Art Walk. This year's Art Walk will feature 18 pairs of wings designed by local artists. Enjoy this first episode with Ashlee and Ashley, who are creating a pair of wings inspired by Taylor Swift.
In this episode of the library's podcast, staff talk about their book icks! What would make you stop reading a book?
In this episode of the podcast, Ashlee and Jayme talk about their recent experience at the Wisconsin Library Association (WLA) conference and all the sessions they attended.
In this second episode of Romance Roundup, Ashlee, Ashley, and Marijka take a romance trope quiz, talk about books they've read in the last 6 months, and talk about the fake dating trope.Take the quiz yourself: https://www.buzzfeed.com/bean_hwh/what-romance-book-trope-are-you-b9eyy449dh
In this episode of the library's podcast, Check Out MPL, Ashlee, Ashley, and Marijka sit down for a Romance Roundup of the romance books they've read in the last few months. They also talk a bit about a popular romance trope, enemies-to-lovers. Enjoy!
In this episode of the library's podcast, Check Out MPL, Ashlee, Ashley, and Marijka sit down and talk about romance books!
In this episode of the library's podcast, Check Out MPL, Ashlee and Jayme literally sit down on the floor for a quick, unplanned conversation about library happenings. Enjoy!
In this episode of the library's podcast, Check Out MPL, Ashlee once again sits down with former TAB member, Marilla, for a great conversation about college, life after college, and books. Ashlee tries to figure out why Marilla loves to reread books all the time, and Marilla encourages everyone to read The Aurelian Cycle series by Rosaria Munda.
In this episode, Ashlee again sits down with TAB President and library volunteer, Henry. Henry talks about his involvement in the library, what it was like being TAB President, and his plans after high school. Congrats, Henry! And thanks for making the library a part of your journey.
Ashley interviews Andrea Bendlin all about Alaska in conjunction with the release of our new Travel with MPL kits! In this episode, Andrea shares her experience of living in Southeast Alaska for a summer.
Our Travel with MPL Alaska travel kit is now available for checkout! Find all of the Travel with MPL kits on our website here: www.als.lib.wi.us/MPL/travel-with-mpl-kits
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We recently had illustrator and muralist Emily Balsley create and paint a stairwell mural at the library. Ashlee sits down with her to talk a little bit about her background, her process for creating our mural, and more.
To see a time lapse of the mural, click here:https://youtube.com/shorts/U4vx5Pg-m2s?feature=share
Visit Emily's website here: https://www.emilybalsley.com/
In this episode of the library's podcast, Ashlee, Jayme, and Marijka sit down for a chat about library happenings, including the summer learning program.
Ashley interviews Matt Hinder all about Japan in conjunction with the release of our new Travel with MPL kits! In this episode, Matt shares his experiences from his two trips to Japan.
Our Travel with MPL Japan travel kit is now available for checkout! Find all of the Travel with MPL kits on our website here: www.als.lib.wi.us/MPL/travel-with-mpl-kits
Funded in part by a grant from Wisconsin Humanities, with funds from the National Endowment for the Humanities and the State of Wisconsin. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this project do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Wisconsin Humanities strengthens the roots of community life through educational and cultural programs that inspire civic participation and individual imagination.
In this episode of the library's podcast, Ashlee sits down with the library's intern, Anna, on her last day of her practicum at Milton Public Library. Anna talks about the projects she completed, all that she learned from library staff, the meetings she attended, and her plans for after graduating college.
Ashley interviews Brianna DeNamur all about Australia in conjunction with the release of our new Travel with MPL kits! In this episode, Brianna shares her experiences in Australia as an exchange student.
Our Travel with MPL Australia travel kit is now available for checkout! Find all of the Travel with MPL kits on our website here: www.als.lib.wi.us/MPL/travel-with-mpl-kits
Funded in part by a grant from Wisconsin Humanities, with funds from the National Endowment for the Humanities and the State of Wisconsin. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this project do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Wisconsin Humanities strengthens the roots of community life through educational and cultural programs that inspire civic participation and individual imagination.
Welcome to Sports Shorts, a segment of the library's podcast in which Ashlee interviews local student athletes. In this episode, Bethany talks about her involvement in golf.
Ashlee interviews Ashley in conjunction with the release of our new Travel with MPL kits! In this episode Ashley shares her experiences in Peru and a little bit about the Peru travel kit now available for checkout from MPL.
Find the video of the interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53X4Xaud8gU
Find our video highlighting our Travel with MPL Peru kit with this link: https://youtu.be/l7XryxAWlyE
Find all of the Travel with MPL kits on our website here: www.als.lib.wi.us/MPL/travel-with-mpl-kits
Funded in part by a grant from Wisconsin Humanities, with funds from the National Endowment for the Humanities and the State of Wisconsin. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this project do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Wisconsin Humanities strengthens the roots of community life through educational and cultural programs that inspire civic participation and individual imagination.
Welcome to Sports Shorts, a segment of the library's podcast in which Ashlee interviews local student athletes. In this episode, Ella talks about her involvement in tennis.
Welcome to Sports Shorts, a segment of the library's podcast in which Ashlee interviews local student athletes. In this episode, Amaya talks about her involvement in softball, with some bonus talk about archery.
Welcome to Sports Shorts, a segment of the library's podcast in which Ashlee interviews local student athletes. In this episode, Henry talks about his involvement in swim.
In this episode of the library's podcast, Ashlee sits down with Anna McCallum, a student at UW-Whitewater who will be doing a practicum here at the library for the next few months.
In this episode of the library's podcast, Check Out MPL, Ashlee and Jayme share some statistics and photos from 2021 and talk about some of the library's accomplishments.
Watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/qCY0LWQJPv4
Take our Annual Survey and let us know how you used the library in 2021: https://forms.gle/k6raV1Hpvp3Ap7sK9
Watch staff get color bombed for our library card sign-up challenge: https://youtu.be/FIbFI9JPHLg
In this episode of Check Out MPL, Ashley and Jayme sit down and talk about the books they read in 2021.
Check out the library's 2022 Reading Challenge: https://www.als.lib.wi.us/MPL/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/2022-Reading-Challenge-1.pdf
In this episode of the library's podcast, Ashlee and Jayme talk about the various kit collections available, how they came about, and what they would like to see in the future.
Kits discussed: 1. Mini Makers 2. Emmy's EarlyLit Kits 3. Sitter Sacks 4. Healing Library 5. Remember When 6. Mindfullness Kits
To see more about the kits, head to the library's website at www.miltonpubliclibrary.org.
In this episode of Hashtag, Teens @ the Library, TAB members Henry and Kayli talk with teens from the Colonie Library in Loudonville, New York.
A huge thank you to Elissa and her teens India, Hailey, Grace, and Grace, for taking the time to talk with us! Sounds like you're doing amazing things for your library.
Colonie Library website: https://www.colonielibrary.org/
Ashlee and Jayme sat down for another random podcast to wrap up the summer learning program, talk about some of the upcoming fall programs, and answer a couple "Would You Rather" questions.
Take a listen!
In this episode of the library's podcast, Check Out MPL, Jillian talks about the basics of succulent care.
Watch the interview here: https://youtu.be/8zw6MvnyUzo
In this first episode of a new segment titled, "Hashtag, Teens @ the Library," members of the library's Teen Advisory Board (TAB) talk with teens from Marvin Memorial Library in Shelby, Ohio.
Take a look at all the great things their Teen Advisory Council (TAC) group is doing, including their own podcast: https://marvinlibrary.org/programs/teens/
In this special episode of the library's podcast, Check Out MPL, Ashlee talks with Hannah Hathaway from the Humane Society of Southern Wisconsin (HSSW).
Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/NjPjY2ET0TA
Check out all the great things HSSW is doing: https://petsgohome.org/
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In this episode of the library's podcast, Check Out MPL, Ashlee and Jayme talk about the 2021 Summer Learning Program and take a quiz to see what unique animal they are.
Take the quiz and let us know your animal personality: https://www.buzzfeed.com/nationalwildlifefederation/the-ultimate-personality-test-to-reveal-what-unique-animal
Find all our summer programs here: https://www.als.lib.wi.us/MPL/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/PROGRAM-GUIDE-Summer-2021.pdf
Links to the summer videos: Children and tweens: https://youtu.be/y2QGX8lYXEs Teens: https://youtu.be/yHIMkRTl9iM Adults: https://youtu.be/RM1_254PGCM
In this episode of Check Out MPL, Ashlee and Jayme give a little update on what's happening around the library. We're open to the public again and planning some fun programs!
In this episode of Check Out MPL, Ashlee talks with former Teen Advisory Board members, Marilla Smith and Erin Swope, about their college experiences so far. They talk about why those choose they college they're at, adjustments due to the pandemic, and how college differs from high school.
In this episode of Check Out MPL, Ashlee and Jayme play Never Have I Ever, book edition. It's a fun conversation!
In this episode of Check Out MPL, Ashlee and Jayme give a short library update, talk about the library's new Goodreads account, talk about their 2020 reads, and introduces a new program the library is launching in 2021.
Want to try the 2021 MPL Reading Challenge?! https://www.als.lib.wi.us/MPL/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/milton-public-library.pdf
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Ashlee and Jayme sit down for a random chat to check in and talk about what has been happening at the library!
In this episode of Check Out MPL, Ashlee and Jayme talk about some changes at the library, new employees, and upcoming programs. They also do a fun game of song vs. book and quiz each other on whether a line came from a song or book.
In this episode of Check Out MPL, Ashlee talks with local artist Heather Hansen, who has created an amazing monarch mosaic for the library's Story Gardens. She talks about how she got into ceramics/pottery and the process of creating "Tattered Wings."
For more information about the library's Story Gardens project, please visit: https://www.als.lib.wi.us/MPL/story-gardens/
In this episode of Check Out MPL, Ashlee talks with Teen Advisory Board President, Lily. Lily talks about her involvement in the library and her plans for college.
In today's episode of Check Out MPL, Ashlee talks with Milton resident and author Rebecca Kordatzky, who has just published her book, Loving Him More through Darkest Valleys: Sisters Challenge Cancer in Two-Part Harmony.
In this episode of Check Out MPL, Ashlee and Jayme talk about different elements of a book and decide which is their favorite.
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In today's episode, Jayme and Ashlee talk about changes in the library services and the upcoming Summer Learning Program. Information about current services and what programs we're offering can be found at the library's website, www.miltonpubliclibrary.org.
In this episode of Check Out MPL, Ashlee and Jayme sort various fictional characters into houses. Which house would you like to live in?!
The library is closed due to the #SaferAtHome order and COVID-19. But the staff of Milton Public Library is still working hard! Listen to Ashlee and Jayme as they talk about what they're doing at home and in the library.
Please note, this is the first time we used Skype for the podcast and you may notice a difference in the audio. Hopefully next time we'll have it figured out!