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19th Annual Benefit Auction News

The annual auction is coming back to the Library where it all began nineteen years ago, with big tents outside on the lawn and a sense of community in the air. Our 2021 theme is “We’re Still Standing … Better Than We Ever Did!” (If you are hearing Elton John right now, that is our plan!)…

Walk the Milanof-Schock Mile

We’ve mapped out a 1-mile route for anyone who wants to walk a neighborhood mile starting from and returning to the Library! The first 2 weeks we’ve given the incentive of prize eligibility, and now that you know the route you can walk or jog it any time! Coming in for story time? Encourage other…

Meet our New Director – Joseph McIlhenney

Joseph started his journey with us on Monday, March 15. Click the link below to read a great article published in the Donegal Merchandiser! New Director Takes The Reins At Milanof-Schock Library – TownLively

Friends’ Used Book Sale

Friends Community Yard Sale

yard sale form to print and mail in or drop off

Memory – March 14, 2020

We remember March 14, 2020 Does anyone remember this day, one year ago today, when the Library was getting ready to close for a couple of weeks? The uncertainty of what was happening was a bit scary, but what we, as a Library staff, felt that day was pretty amazing. So many people rushed to…

MSL “Grounds Crew”

We really need some help to make the Library pretty in the summer and keep it that way, so we are looking for a group of people to help us beautify the Library’s outside planters and care for our butterfly garden! If you love to work outside, if you have a green thumb you’d like…

Programming Update

Beginning in March, all programming will be done in-person at the Library. Once the days become warmer, Miss Jan will take her children and family programs outdoors! Make sure to register for all programs while they are inside, as space is limited. (Masks will still need to be worn inside at this time.)

Barbara Retires in March

Barbara’s last day at the Library is March 11. Please stop by to wish her well before she leaves! A Farewell Greeting from our Director Well, it is finally here! It is with great excitement that I settle in to write this letter. This is my last newsletter article to you. I retire this month…

Celebrate Seuss – A Library Adventure!

Milanof-Schock Library is celebrating Dr. Seuss’s birthday a little differently this year. Instead of a Green Eggs and Ham breakfast, the Library is excited to be offering the family-friendly event on Friday, March 5 from 5-7:30 – “Celebrate Seuss – a Library Adventure!” Tickets for the fundraising event are just $5/person and will include a…