Check Out MPL

A discussion about the MPL 3rd Annual Art walk with local artist Sarah Stuckey.

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 o...

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,...

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, star...

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 durin...

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...

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 proje...

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 this Artist Spotlight, Ashley talks with Kristin Niman about her set of wings!

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.