Library News

Brand New Playaway Launchpads!

August 2, 2021

We have 17 brand-new Playaway Launchpads preloaded with hours of educational adventures! From math to monkeys and science to super heroes, there are devices for different ages and learning levels. Stop by the Library and take a look… 2-week checkouts with a library card! Launchpads are located in the last aisle of the juvenile fiction…

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19th Annual Benefit Auction News

July 28, 2021

The annual auction is coming back to the Library where it all began nineteen years ago, with big tents outside on the lawn and a sense of community in the air. Our 2021 theme is “We’re Still Standing … Better Than We Ever Did!” (If you are hearing Elton John right now, that is our plan!)…

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Walk the Milanof-Schock Mile

April 15, 2021

We’ve mapped out a 1-mile route for anyone who wants to walk a neighborhood mile starting from and returning to the Library! The first 2 weeks we’ve given the incentive of prize eligibility, and now that you know the route you can walk or jog it any time! Coming in for story time? Encourage other…

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Meet our New Director – Joseph McIlhenney

April 7, 2021

Joseph started his journey with us on Monday, March 15. Click the link below to read a great article published in the Donegal Merchandiser! New Director Takes The Reins At Milanof-Schock Library – TownLively  

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Memory – March 14, 2020

March 15, 2021

We remember March 14, 2020 Does anyone remember this day, one year ago today, when the Library was getting ready to close for a couple of weeks? The uncertainty of what was happening was a bit scary, but what we, as a Library staff, felt that day was pretty amazing. So many people rushed to…

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MSL “Grounds Crew”

March 9, 2021

We really need some help to make the Library pretty in the summer and keep it that way, so we are looking for a group of people to help us beautify the Library’s outside planters and care for our butterfly garden! If you love to work outside, if you have a green thumb you’d like…

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Programming Update

February 24, 2021

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.)

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Barbara Retires in March

February 24, 2021

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…

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