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.
Jul 08, 2025•17 min
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!
Jun 12, 2025•8 min
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!
Feb 24, 2025•13 min
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!
Dec 30, 2024•37 min
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.
Nov 25, 2024•19 min
In this Artist Spotlight, Ashley talks with local artist Tom Lieder about his butterfly, his art style, and his inspirations.
Aug 02, 2024•7 min
In this Artist Spotlight, Ashley talks with Vicki about her piece for the Art Walk, as well has her art style and inspirations.
Jul 31, 2024•13 min
In this Artists Spotlight, Ashley talks with local artist Larry Schultz about his art style, inspiration, and cow butterfly!
Jul 29, 2024•9 min
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.
Jul 25, 2024•12 min
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!
Jul 24, 2024•15 min
In this Artist Spotlight, Ashley talks with Pam about her set of wings and her art inspirations.
Jul 22, 2024•16 min
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.
Jul 15, 2024•9 min
In this this Artist Spotlight, Ashley talks with Kristin Niman about her set of wings!
Jul 12, 2024•9 min
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!
Jul 09, 2024•9 min
In this Artist Spotlight, Ashley talks with another one of our artists for our Art Walk, Judy Hatlen!
Jun 27, 2024•10 min
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.
Jun 17, 2024•12 min
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.
Jun 07, 2024•19 min
In this episode of the library's podcast, staff talk about their book icks! What would make you stop reading a book?
Feb 23, 2024•25 min
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.
Nov 13, 2023•28 min
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
Sep 08, 2023•37 min
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!
Mar 10, 2023•22 min
In this episode of the library's podcast, Check Out MPL, Ashlee, Ashley, and Marijka sit down and talk about romance books!
Dec 14, 2022•25 min
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!
Sep 14, 2022•22 min
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.
Aug 18, 2022•40 min
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.
Jun 17, 2022•20 min
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 Funded in part by a grant from Wisconsin Humanities, with funds from the National Endowment for the Humanities and the State ...
Jun 10, 2022•27 min
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/
Jun 06, 2022•20 min
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.
May 27, 2022•26 min
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 vie...
May 02, 2022•41 min
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.
Apr 28, 2022•21 min
