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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!

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…

Celebrating Susan – 30 Years at the Library!

Susan celebrated 30 years with our Mount Joy library. She was hired as a circulation desk assistant when the Library was located on Main Street, and she has become a vital asset to us. Susan is one of our first passport agents and has personally processed hundreds of passports since we started offering the service….

Welcome Katelyn!

Say hello to Katelyn, our newest Circulation Desk Assistant. Katelyn will also be training to become a passport agent! Katelyn is currently enrolled in college to be an elementary school teacher, and that, along with her love of reading, is the reason she wanted to work here. “The library seemed like a good fit for…

Stephanie Moves On

Stephanie celebrated her last day at the Library in February. We were sad to see her go, especially that beautiful smile, but we are happy for her, that she has found a full-time job to benefit the next chapter of her work life (MSL has part-time staff). Stephanie has been such a joy to work…

Employment Opportunity at the Library

Milanof-Schock Public Library seeks a (20-27 hour/week) part-time Circulation Desk Assistant. Are you friendly? Energetic? Tech-savvy? Our award-winning Library seeks someone with these qualities to provide Library services on weekdays and some Saturdays. The successful candidate will possess a belief in the importance of excellent customer service, a love of reading, at least a High…

Have You Visited the Alps?

The Library invites you to visit the ALPS – the Adult Library Patron Space! In this space, located next to the public printer, you will find reading challenges, information about adult programs, adult book-bundles forms, and any other adult-specific info.

Help Wanted – Circulation Assistant – Filled

Library Employment Opportunity Circulation Desk Assistant Needed Milanof-Schock Public Library seeks a (20-27 hour/week) part-time Circulation Desk Assistant. Are you friendly? Energetic? Tech-savvy? Our award-winning Library seeks someone with these qualities to provide Library services on weekdays and some Saturdays. The successful candidate will possess a belief in the importance of excellent customer service, a…