Library News

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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Celebrate Seuss – A Library Adventure!

January 22, 2021

Milanof-Schock Library is celebrating Dr. Seuss’s birthday a little differently this year. Instead of a Green Eggs and Ham breakfast, the Library is excited to be offering the family-friendly event on Friday, March 5 from 5-7:30 – “Celebrate Seuss – a Library Adventure!” Tickets for the fundraising event are just $5/person and will include a…

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Library Receives Grant

January 21, 2021

Milanof-Schock Library in Mount Joy recently added a large selection of adult and children’s books to its public collection. Funding has been provided by the Pennsylvania Humanities Council and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act of 2020. Books purchased with the provided…

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Penn Medicine COVID Update Jan 8

January 18, 2021

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