Category: Notice

Masking Update: December 2021

Milanof-Schock Library is mask-optional. Navigating the healthiest choices for your family in these extremely difficult times is not an easy, and there are no easy answers. Mask or no mask, you are welcome here.

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…

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.

Election Day: Polling Place for District 2303

The Library will still be the polling place for District 2303 – Mount Joy Borough West-W on November 3. From the State Dept of Health – Election Day precautions: “The County Boards of Election are taking all reasonable measures to provide for a safe voting experience at polling locations. We are urging, per Gov. Wolf’s…

Reopening June 22!

Hi there! We are back! We have really been looking forward to getting you and your books and movies back together!! No doubt you have figured out there will be changes. First, if you are still concerned about coming into the library, but you want something to read, please call us 717-653-1510 or email us…

Holds Only – Grab & Go Starts June 11

Milanof-Schock Library has scheduled a “soft” reopening to begin Thursday, June 11. The Library building will not be open to the community at that time, but the Library staff plans to take email or phone requests for items and have patrons pick them up in a Holds Only – Grab & Go Porch Pickup style….

News on Reopening

Sadly, we are still a long way from opening. As soon as we have any information on when and how we will open, we will certainly let you know. When a county or region is changes from red to yellow, we anticipate that this will be a signal that library staff may reenter the building…

PA Libraries Closed Indefinitely

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…

Library Closed March 16 thru 29

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…