Author: krhoads

Santa is Coming to the Library

Families are invited to visit Santa at the Library on Saturday, December 13th between 11am-2pm. The event is sponsored by the Mount Joy Chamber of Commerce.

November at a Glance

Check out what is going on this month at the library!

Friends Used Book Sale Coming in June!

SAVE THE DATE! The Friends of Milanof-Schock Library will be holding their annual Used Book Sale at Donegal High School in Mount Joy on June 18-20, 2026. More details to come.

Our New Youth Services Team

So, now that Miss Jan has retired, “who will be doing the family/children’s programs?” you ask? We have a very special Youth Services team! Pictured left to right is Laura, Rachel, Katelyn, and Alyssa. Laura is a retired elementary school teacher from the Hempfield School District. She’s been a Library volunteer for many years, a…

Mayoral Proclamation – Jan Betty Day!

In the Middle of Miss Jan’s Retirement and End-Of-Summer-Reading Bash on August 16, she was given a very special surprise presentation. Mayor Bradley announced Saturday, August 16 2025 as “Jan Betty Day” in Mount Joy. The proclamation reads: Mayoral Recognition WHEREAS, individuals who give of their time, talents, and energies in service to their communities…

How This Local Business Helped the Library

Hershey Heating & Air Conditioning LLC is the epitome of a family-owned local business that loves to give back to its community. One way they accomplished that this year is by providing sponsorship dollars to the Library for the Summer Reading Program and Miss Jan’s Retirement & End-of-Summer-Reading Bash. We are grateful for their support…

The Importance Local Partnerships

The Donegal Education Association (DEA) proudly donated $1,000 to the Milanof-Schock Public Library at the start of June in support of its Summer Reading Program Kickoff and Used Book. “As local educators in the Donegal School District, we are so grateful and honored to partner with our community’s library,” said DEA President Justin Neideigh. “The…

Letter from our Director

I am a librarian, so it comes as no surprise I am surrounded by books. There is not a moment in my day when I am far from a book, not even in my car [it’s okay, I don’t read and drive]. Here’s something that might surprise you: I am in a reading slump. I’ve…

Tori Moves On

We are so happy for our staff member, Tori, who has earned a full-time position at another library in the Lancaster County Public Library System! As of tomorrow, May 22, Tori will be the Children and Teens Library Assistant at Lancaster Public Library. Well done, Tori! Before she left, Tori attended a week-long Leadership Academy…

Kraybill Mennonite Student Art Show at the Library!

(Article from www.townlively.com) Think of the Milanof-Schock Library, and you might think of books, of course. But the Mount Joy organization offers much more for the community, including opportunities for local students to showcase their talents. That’s what will be happening when the library, located at 1184 Anderson Ferry Road, Mount Joy, hosts its annual…