Library News

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.

Miss Jan was honored to be asked by Assistant Professor Kathryn Caprino, Ph.D. at Etown College to be a guest speaker for her PK-12 New Literacies class on Tuesday, November 16. Jan’s focus was on Pre-K through 4th grade read-aloud storybooks, how to best present them to children, and which types of books and stories…

Our annual Giving Tree (aka Mitten Tree) is up and ready to be “decorated” with new or handmade mittens, hats, gloves, and scarves for local families in need. We are also collecting underwear, socks, slippers, ear muffs, even small umbrellas if you’d like. Donations will be accepted until Dec 17. Thank you!

Puzzle Swap at the Library! We now have a puzzle swap in the ALPS (Adult Library Patron Space)! Bring a puzzle (all the pieces, please!) and take a puzzle – this is perfect for puzzle-lovers who need a new challenge but don’t want to spend the money on new ones. If you don’t have any…

The Summer Reading Program and Adult Summer Reading Olympics were so popular that we have created interactive reading for all ages at the Library this fall! We are “falling” back into reading with another fun program that encourages children to read at least 20 minutes a day. Pick up papers at the front desk October…

Friends Group president Joyce Summers (left) and treasurer Marilyn Barnett (right) presented MSL director Joseph McIlhenney with a check for $21,000. This amount was the proceeds from their summer Used Book Sale. They also gave the Library a donation in the name of three devoted Friends who have passed – Donna Little, Janet Jarvie, and…

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…

If you think you might need or want a passport in the near future, getting it done now would be a great idea. The government turn-around time is very slow right now, even for expedited passports. Call the Library to schedule an appointment with one of our licensed agents sooner rather than later.

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.

Congratulations to the first two Library patrons who completed their Milanof-Schock Mile Punch Cards! Angela and Jake earned 10 punches each in the adult and child categories; Angela earned MSL Cash to be used toward a book purchase, and Jake earned a free book – he chose a Magic Tree House! There is still plenty…