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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…

Library Receives Grant

Milanof-Schock Library in Mount Joy recently added a large selection of adult and children’s books to its public collection. Funding has been provided by the Pennsylvania Humanities Council and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act of 2020. Books purchased with the provided…

Penn Medicine COVID Update Jan 8

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Getting an Online Library Card

Click here to register for an online Library Card. Please read below for all information about the card and what services you can perform with it. Who Can Register Online: Residents of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Patrons 14 and older Everyone else should contact their local library to find out how to get a library card….

Wednesday, January 13 – Services

On Wednesday, January 13 the Library will have service disruption as we migrate the Library System server. If you plan to visit us, please read which services will be available that day.

Winter Reading Game for All Ages

Winter in Pennsylvania is the perfect time to get cozy with a good book. For Library Lovers who are going to do that anyway, why not read for a little reward? Now through February 15, pick up a special “Cozy Up and Read” bingo card while visiting the Library, play the game according to directions…

Adult Clubs Return in January!

Our Adult Clubs will return to the Library this month – Hooray! Knitting, cross-stitching, art, and book discussions, including a brand new Book Group called the Northwest Book Club, formerly the Elizabethtown Book Club, who lost their meeting space and has reassembled in-person at our Library!

Thank you, Northwest Bank!

In December, Northwest Bank’s Carl Hackman presented the Library with a check for $1000. Northwest was a matching donor for the Extra Give. We are grateful for their continuing support!