Library News

We’re grateful for Hershey HVAC & Plumbing, a local family business who sponsored all three months of this year’s Summer Reading Program! Hershey Heating & Air Conditioning was founded in 2014. It started with one truck and a simple goal: to serve people well by being uncommon in their industry. What began as a one-person…

After 31 years of dedicated service, the Library said a heartfelt farewell to one of its most treasured team members, Susan, as she welcomes her next chapter – retirement! Susan’s journey with the Library began when it was still located on Main Street in Mount Joy, and over the past three decades she has become…

A BIG SHOUT OUT to the Library Friends Group for their recent donation to the Library. Members of the cabinet presented our director with a check for $33,000 – proceeds from the Used Book Sale in June. Supporting the library’s valuable programs, services, and resources is at the heart of everything the Friends do, and…

It’s not goodbye… it’s just “see you around the library!” We recently said farewell to our friend and coworker Laura Bear (pictured with Miss Katelyn and Miss Alyssa), who is retiring from her position as our Program Outreach Coordinator. Laura’s library journey actually began long before she joined our staff. A retired teacher, she first…

IMPORTANT MESSAGE IF YOU USE OUR ONLINE CATALOG!!! The Lancaster Library System is changing the online catalog that it utilized by the public, and it’s happening soon! ⭐️IF YOU SAVE LISTS or READING HISTORY in your online Library account, you must EXPORT those by AUG 24!‼️Access to our current catalog shuts down – you will…

Thank you to everyone who came out to the Friends Used Book Sale in June. Because of you and your love of books (and homemade treats), we grossed over $30K, with minimal expenses! This is the largest fundraiser to support the Library, and it helps support programs, materials, and services that benefit everyone. These earnings…

We would like to take a moment to thank our JuneSponsors for the Library’s Summer Reading ProgramHershey HVAC & Plumbing and Tyler Parmer ofState Farm. Local sponsors play a huge role in helping our librarystay vibrant and welcoming for everyone. Their supporthelps fund programs, events, and resources that mightnot otherwise be possible—from story times andeducational…

POSITION TITLE: Circulation Desk Assistant HELP Wanted – Circulation Desk Assistant at Milanof-Schock Library Milanof-Schock Public Library seeks a part-time Circulation Desk Assistant. This position will average 16-20 hours per week and starts at $15 an hour. The library takes great care in creating a work schedule that best fits each team member and avoids…

On Feb 2, 2026, the United States Department of State notified “Milanof-Schock Library is no longer authorized to operate as a passport acceptance facility and must cease accepting passport applications on behalf of the U.S. Department of State, effective February 13, 2026.” MSL will continue scheduling and processing passports until Thursday, Feb 12th. Appointments are…

The Friends of Public Libraries of Lancaster County are thrilled to welcome New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Marie Benedict to Lancaster on April 16 for an illuminating conversation about her newest novel, Daughter of Egypt. The story brings together two extraordinary women separated by millennia through adventure, intrigue, and hidden histories that…