Library News

The shelving units in our kids’ area had seen better days, and we were happy to have had them for so many years. But, when the Strasburg-Heisler Public Library reached out to the other libraries in the Lancaster Library System to find a new home for the old shelves they were having replaced, our director…

Thanks to our wonderful community, the Library often receives donated books that may be worth more than a few dollars. Members of the Friends research these items to learn if they’d be a fit for Ebay, and Library staff members list those items on the Friends of Milanof-Schock Library ebay page. To see what is…

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…

In case you didn’t know, Miss Jan offers story time for the local community once a month at the old First National Bank in Marietta. The building is going through some interior renovations, so story time is canceled until further notice. In addition to our monthly story time, the building is home to Mulberry Thrill…

Just like a home or business, it seems like there is always a project to do. Last month, we replaced the bulbs in the 25 “soldier” lights we have around the Library building. All the bulbs have been upgraded to soft-white LEDs (energy-saving, cost-effective, long-lasting) to provide well-lit walkways in the evening hours. Not only…

The Library has a limited supply of Eclipse Viewing Glasses for the upcoming April 8 Eclipse. We ask that interested people pick up no more than 2 pair per household. The glasses are free; donations are always appreciated.

CLICK HERE FOR OUR VIDEO! Milanof-Schock Library will be participating in the Extraordinary Give on Friday, November 17. One extraordinary day each year, for 24 hours, Lancaster County is transformed into a community-wide celebration of generosity that supports hundreds of community benefit organizations like ours. Milanof-Schock Public Library receives only 50% of it’s annual funding…

We invite you to honor a Veteran by coming into the Library to fill out a card in their honor. We will hang the names in the Library and run a short video of recognition in the Library on November 11. If you are not able to come in but would like to fill out…

Patron Appreciation started on Monday, Oct. 16 and will run through October 31. We have a few raffles that are free to enter – patrons can fill out one ticket per visit through the end of the month. What fun items do we have? 1. Guess how many pieces of candy in the jar. Closest…

Our volunteers repair books, shelve books, and stuff envelopes. They water plants inside and outside, weed the flowerbeds, and spread mulch. They hold fundraisers, sort through donated books, and organize and run the annual book sale. They build things and fix things. They are valuable to us, and we are so grateful for them! We…