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Brian Miller

Millington Public Library scored in the top 25th percentile among libraries nationwide in our budget category $250K to $1-million. The rankings are based upon Federal statistics compiled from our state statistics reports that are submitted annually. The areas of study included material circulation, budget to community services per capita, and public computer access and services.

Bottom line: For our size library and budget, we are very competitive locally and nationwide.

In 10 years, the library will be moved to another site, and my dream is that the community and City of Millington will invest in a brand new, 20,000-square-foot, eco-friendly library. “Dreams can never be a reality if we do not dream” Read more

Millington Public Library Celebrating 54 years

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Library staff proudly join children in the celebration
54-years of community service

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Library Recognition

The Institute of Museums and Library Services (IMLS) has recently compiled all state library data on public libraries nationwide going back to 2007. The IMLS report validates the Library Journal Index's report from last year. We have been recognized as highly competitive for a second year in a row. The Millington Public Library is one of the most productive among its class of mid-size libraries with similar budgets as those nationwide and among those with much larger budgets, square feet, and service areas.

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Millington Public Library Partners with UT Extension

Angela Hyde of University of Tennessee Extension interacts with the children joining the first of three spring health programs for children hosted at the Millington Public Library on February 17, 2011. Approximately 20 children and adults joined the first of three spring health programs for children hosted by University of Tennessee Extension.

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Meeting Community Needs

Library staff and patrons continues to contribute food to fill a crate to feed a family of four for approximately a month. At the end of each month through word of mouth, a new family in Millington is selected.

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11/01/2011 MPL Director, Brian Miller and Children's Associate, Dorothy Chancey accept $5,000.00 from Shelby County Mayor Mark Luttrell, Jr. and CFO, Mr. Harvey Kennedy to revitalize the parent-teacher resources benefiting local students, teachers, and home-schooling associations.

2012 Leadership Millington Class Visits the Library for Education Day November 10

Children attend MPL Oak Tree Planting Ceremony hosted by Daniel Hodges of Hodges Landscaping Service on November 16 The tree replace the 50 year-old Tree Lost in Severe Thunderstorm Last Spring.

Shelby County Schools Millington Family Resource Center
(Open Mon – Thurs after school)
Opens September 6, for School year 20011-2012

Contact Information

General Information: Todd Goforth tgoforth@scsk12.org or call 321-2553
ESL Adult Classes :FRC-email Michelle Sluder at msluder@scsk12.org
Free Student Tutoring: FRC-email Rebecca Fears at r1fears@scsk12.org
FRC Resume/Job support/Career information email Abasi McKinzie at amckinzie@scsk12.org
FRC Academic Support/Health fair/ESL workshops email Cindy Ashe at cashe@scsk12.org

Parents Resources/Pamphlet: Parents and Schools Daily

Numerous parent brochures in English and Spanish are available at the center to help make families stronger. If you are interested in obtaining these free brochures for your school or parents, please email Cindy Ashe at cashe@scsk12.org. Examples are:

How to help your child with reading, math, social studies, science, homework
What to do if your child is having trouble with peers or at school
How to work well with your child’s teacher
Study tips for students
How to help your child with writing and test preparation
Information about gangs, depression, grief, and other intervention issue

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(1) Student Tutoring continues at the Family Resource Center each day after school. If you have students at your school interested in after school tutoring.

(2) ESL Adult Classes are continuing at the center as well each week .

(3)The FRC can make a limited number of copies if parents need this service of bills, school documents, tax information, etc. Please visit the center for more details.

(4) All SCS Millington Schools are being sent Summer Reading Magnets, Positive Parent Magnets, and School Success magnets on the PONY this week. These magnets are to be given out to interested stakeholders.

Please make any suggestions about FRC Events to Todd Goforth at tgoforth@scsk12.org. Suggestions for events are always welcome.

Other FRC services and schedules: Location: Library Meeting Room

Please contact the assigned workers at the email addresses above to inquire about daily services at the center.

Mondays: FRC Hours of Operation: Workshop Scheduled
Activities: Parent/Teacher Workshop/Tutoring

Tuesdays: FRC Hours of Operation: 2:00 – 8:00pm
After School Tutoring 2:00 – 6:00pm
ESL Adult Class/Tutoring 3:00 – 8:00pm

Wednesdays:FRC Hours of Operation: 3:00 – 6:00pm
Activities: Academic Counseling For Parents / Students, Scholarship and College Admittance Assistance, Registering for the ACT / SAT/ and ESL Workshops

Thursdays: FRC Hours of Operation: 3:00 – 6:00pm
After School Tutoring

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Note from the Director Brian Miller

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Note from the Director
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