Library plans January activities

Milanof-Schock Library, 1184 Anderson Ferry Road, Mount Joy, will offer a variety of programming. All programs are free, unless stated otherwise, and require preregistration. For more information and to register, visit http://www.mslibrary.org or call 717-653-1510.

The Donegal Student Art Show will be presented at the library on Saturday, Jan. 27, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Artworks by students from a variety of grades will be displayed, and some artists will be present to discuss their submissions. There is no cost to attend.

Gently used books and media can be donated to the self-service shed behind the library on Mondays through Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon.

Programs for children and teens include Super Science, for children age 4 and up, on Tuesday, Jan. 9, at 10:30 a.m.; Lego Challenge on Jan. 9 at 6 p.m.; Fun Fort Friday for families on Jan. 12 from 5 to 6 p.m.; Teen Chill & Draw with Hanna on Saturday, Jan. 13, at 1 p.m.; Adventures with Baby on Monday, Jan. 15, at 10:30 a.m. for children ages 6 months to 2 years; and Fun Family Bingo on Tuesday, Jan. 16, at 6 p.m.

Family Story Time will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesdays and Thursdays through Jan. 25.

Several activities have been planned especially for homeschoolers age 7 and up. Homeschool Art Class will be available on Thursday, Jan. 11, at 1:30 p.m. and Tuesday, Jan. 16, at 10:30 a.m. Homeschool STEM will be offered on Thursday, Jan. 18, at 1:30 p.m. and Tuesday, Jan. 23, at 10:30 a.m. Homeschool History Mystery will take place on Jan. 25 at 1:30 p.m. and Tuesday, Jan. 30, at 10:30 a.m.

Teen D&D for people ages 12 to 19 will meet on Jan. 27 at 1 p.m. Interested teens may contact Jan Betty at jbetty@mslibrary.org.

Activities for adults will include Adult Game Night on Wednesday, Jan. 3, at 5 p.m.; Closely Knit, for knitters and crocheters, on Mondays, Jan. 8 and 22, at 1 p.m., with no registration necessary; Quilt Study on Wednesday, Jan. 10, at 12:30 p.m.; book bingo on Wednesday, Jan. 17, at 2 p.m.; Easy Writer Club, for writers of all levels, on Jan. 17 at 6:30 p.m., with no registration required; Joyful Stitchers Cross-Stitch Club, for people of all skill levels, on Saturday, Jan. 20, from 9:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.; Make-It Monday - Paper Quilling, for people age 14 and up, on Jan. 22 at 6 p.m.; and Lit Lovers Book Discussion Group on Jan. 23 at 6:30 p.m.

The Friends of the Library will meet on Jan. 8 at 6:30 p.m.

The library will hold its board meeting on Jan. 18 at 6:30 p.m.

Social Media 101 for Parents and Teachers will be offered on Monday, Jan. 29, at 6 p.m. Danielle Moore, education and outreach specialist with the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General's Office of Public Engagement, will speak about social media sites used by children and how to keep kids safe while using these sites. Topics will include navigating social media sites, how to enable security features, and the importance of knowing one's child's passwords.

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