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Milan-Berlin Library District to Build Berlin Community Room Addition

The Milan-Berlin Library District is excited to announce that construction on a new community room for the Berlin Heights Library will begin in 2021. This new facility will be added to the rear of the existing building. It will be a place for the library to host educational and entertaining events, as well as for…

After School Snack Service

Shelf-stable snacks for children under 18 are available for pick-up at both our Milan and Berlin locations between 3:00PM-5:30PM, Monday through Thursday and 3:00PM-5:00PM on Fridays. Snack packages can be obtained by children, parents, guardians, childcare providers, etc. via curbside service or at our circulation desks for off-premises consumption. The child does not need to be…

Top 25 Horror Movies Available to Stream FREE with Your Library Card | Part 2, #10-1

It’s finally here – the Top 25 Horror Movies Available to Stream FREE with Your Library Card, Part 2 #10-1. These ten films represent only a small sample of the best horror titles available from our three video services (Overdrive, Hoopla, and Kanopy), and we strongly encourage film fans to explore the wide digital collections available to…

Top 25 Horror Movies Available to Stream FREE with Your Library Card | Part 1, #25-11

With Halloween just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to check out all the fantastically freaky horror films available to you for FREE with the use of your library card (though some of us would say it’s always a good time for a well crafted scary movie). Your movie loving Digital Technology Librarian, Christy, is here to…

Temporary Milan Parking Lot Closure

Just a quick heads up that our Milan parking lots will be getting sealed this week, so on Tuesday, September 29, our back lot and the book drop will be inaccessible, and on Wednesday, September 30, our front lot will be closed. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. If…

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Oral History Project | Patrick Welfle

Former Edison teacher and athletic director Patrick Welfle shares his memories of Don Day and his experiences in the school district.   Narrator: Welfle, Patrick Date of interview: April 13, 2010 Occupations: Former Edison teacher and athletic director Timestamps 0:30 Don Day 2:20 1969 Trip out West with Alex Ross and Bruce Rockwell 3:40 Don…

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Oral History Project | Larry Russell

Larry Russell, former Edison Birthplace Museum curator, reflects on the changes at the museum over more than two decades.   Narrator: Russell, Larry Date of interview: March 10, 2010 Occupations: Edison Birthplace Museum curator Timestamps 0:30 Tenure at Edison Birthplace Museum 1:00 Cooperstown, New York 1:45 Change in hours at the Birthplace 2:50 Ed Marley…

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Oral History Project | James Ward

Former Milan Police Chief James Ward recalls some memorable events and reflects on changes in the community during his time on the job. Narrator: Ward, James Date of interview: March 23, 2010 Occupations: Milan Police Chief Timestamps 0:30 Getting started as a police officer 1:25 Old police department building 2:30 New police facility 4:00 Technology…

What to Watch After Stranger Things, Season 3

So it’s been a few weeks since Stranger Things, Season 3 started streaming worldwide. If you’re anything like us, you probably binged just a little too quickly and are now faced with the seemingly interminable wait for the (potential) fourth season. What to do? Check out some of our suggestions and keep your nostalgic, monster-hunting,…

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Oral History Project | Jim West

Owner of Jim’s Pizza Box, Jim West reflects on his more than three decades in the restaurant business in Milan.   Narrator: West, Jim Date of interview: March 26, 2010 Occupations: Local Business Owner Timestamps 0:30 Starting out in Milan 0:50 Kramer’s/ Eastman’s 1:40 Lambert photos 2:30 Jeff Geason 3:15 Dine-In vs. Carry-Out 4:20 Reunion/…