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Browsealoud Service

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New to our website – Browsealoud is innovative support software that adds speech, reading, and translation to websites facilitating access and participation for people with Dyslexia, Low Literacy, English as a Second Language, and those with mild visual impairments. Online content can be read aloud in multiple languages using the most natural and engaging voice to transform the user’s reading experience.This product was secured by a grant through Census 2020 funding. When you visit our website, look for the logo in the lower right corner and click on it. www.mslibrary.org

What Can You Find in Our Virtual Library?

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What Can You Find in Our Virtual Library?
If you have always meant to see what we offer on our website – for free with a library card, which is also free – this is the perfect opportunity! There are so many GREAT RESOURCES under the Digital Resources tab on our home page.  Click this link for direct access: http://online.lancasterlibraries.org/

– Click on Ebooks/E-audiobooks for a large selection of fiction and non-fiction that you can access through OverDrive.

– Click on Databases and you will find a wealth of information:
~ Employment Help: Job Coaching and Interview/Resume help, finding jobs in Pennsylvania, keeping your CRM up-to-date thru Hoovers, and more.

~ Reading: Hundreds of audiobooks for all interests; find books and authors that match your interests with Books and Authors; gain access to literary works and authors throughout history with LitFinder; books for romance lovers; books and GN for middle-grade and YA

~ Homework Help: There is tutoring and educational support for school-age children, which might be really helpful now that the schools are closed and our kids are “Distance Learning”; access to age-appropriate multi-media content on many topics; Explore topic collections from Agriculture to World History; browse the database for more!

~ Have time to finally draw your family tree? Get started with Heritage Quest.

~ Get detailed information on repair for a variety of small engines with Small Engine Repair and basic auto repair for thousands of vehicles with Auto Repair Source.

~KIDS: Ages pre-K thru 3rd grade can pair video storybooks with non-fiction; a broad range of educational information for kids K-5; access award-winning True Books content with multi-media info with TrueFlix; enjoy an interactive library of animated talking story books for various reading levels; animated math stories for all ages with Tumble Math.

A Letter from our Director

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Hi, Library friends!

I see cold, delicious lemonade in our future… Recently, we were given a Big Bowl full of LEMONS and until we get the sugar to mix in, we are stuck with a sour, sticky mess. Many have asked, “What are we going to do? When will we reopen”? I promise you, the staff members and I are more than willing to get back to our beloved library.

I never have the time to _______________. Fill in the blank for yourself. What have you been doing during your enforced vacation? How many of you have jigsaw puzzles to work on? Photos to sort and label? Closets to clean? Have you washed your windows and vacuumed the car? Started seeds in the window?

This crisis is giving us time to work on our to-do lists. I actually wrote some letters to people. I handmade a few cards to send to people with birthdays this month (my brother was an April Fools Day baby). I am currently working on some book lists I hope the community will find helpful when we all return to the world. I have taken some on-line training classes that I hope will prove beneficial.

As many of you know, my family is spread around the world. To date everyone is fine. Our neighborhood is also very close-knit and everyone here seems fine, too. We are all clearing our yards of leafy debris, walking our dogs, and seeing dads teach kids to ride bikes. It is not all bad… just take this gift of time and tick something off the list of things you wish you had more time to do. I heard my neighbor practice her violin the other day – I didn’t know she played!

I, and a few staff members, are continuing Library work from home. What are you up to – send us a photo for our Facebook and Instagram quarantine updates. Tag the Library or email them to us.

Barbara

PA Libraries Closed Indefinitely

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Governor Wolf has mandated that public libraries in the state close for an indefinite time period.

As soon as restrictions are reduced, you will find Milanf-Schock Library ready, willing, and able. Can we promise it will look like it always has? No. We doubt we will be at full capacity right away, but we will look for ways to deliver material, host activities, and bring you the information you’ve come to rely on.

We are combating the lack of information on this virus. Without good knowledge, we risk spreading the virus inadvertently. Until professionals can give us a foolproof way to disinfect our lending materials and keep patrons and staff members safe, we must remained closed.

We are doing everything recommended to decontaminate our materials and the library. Our sister libraries are also working on the problem. As soon as we have a solution, you will find us back in action. Happily!! But please stay in touch!

Library Closed March 16 thru 29

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We are VERY SORRY, but we have just been instructed by the Governor of PA to close ALL PUBLIC LIBRARIES beginning tomorrow, March 16 through March 29, in an effort to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

No library materials will be due during the closure. We will post additional information as it becomes available.

Socks for School Campaign

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The Library will be collecting brand-new socks and underwear for school-age (K-12) children-in-need who live in the Donegal School District. The Library is accepting the donations on behalf of the Donegal HUB who is working in conjunction with Rainbow’s End Youth Services (REYS Youth Center) and its “Backpacks to School” campaign.  As you think about back-to-school shopping for your kids or grandchildren this month, consider throwing an extra package or two of kids socks/underwear into your shopping cart and bringing them to the Library. Donations for this community-supportive campaign will be received at the Library until Saturday, August 10 and will be given to REYS to assist local families in need of these items.

Community Yard Sale

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Do you have a bunch of stuff to sell but no place to have a yard/garage sale? Are you a product vendor (Pampered Chef, artist, etc) looking for an opportunity to sell your wares?
Rent a space at our yard sale—sponsored by the Friends of Milanof-Schock Library! A 10 x 15 space is just $15. Forms will be inside the Library at the front desk beginning April 1 or click here for printable form

~ Food and Beverage Stand ~ Shop for Great Deals ~ The Community is Welcome!

1. To register, please return the registration form and your payment for the appropriate amount.
2. If you call to reserve a space, it will be held for one week until your registration form and payment are received.
3. Once payment is received, the space will be secured for you.
4. Please enter the Library Yard Sale Area from Farm View Lane, the road behind the Library. Please do not use the back drive area of the Library parking lot except to unload.
5. Each space holder will be permitted to keep one vehicle on the street parking. Vehicles are not to exceed 20 feet in length.
6. The sale of firearms or adult material is prohibited. We want our event safe and family oriented. No food or drinks may be sold by Vendors. The Friends of the Library will be selling food and drink during this event.