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 library will close at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 24, and will be closed Wednesday, Dec. 25, and Thursday, Dec. 26. The library will also close at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 31, and will be closed on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025.

Community members are invited to bring all their gifts and wrapping supplies to the library and use the program room to wrap their gifts on Monday, Dec. 23, from 5 to 8 p.m.

The Mount Joy Chamber of Commerce has arranged for Santa to visit the library on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 1 to 3 p.m. Each family will receive a complimentary photo to take home. No registration or library card is required.

The Dutch Country Hand-Rolled Soft Pretzels truck will be at the library on Dec. 14 from 1 to 3 p.m.

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 4 p.m.

Children may read to Sasha, a therapy dog from Keystone Pet Enhanced Therapy Services (KPETS), on Thursdays between 6 and 8 p.m. Children may sign up for a 15-minute session with Sasha.

Programs for children and teens will include Family Story Times on Wednesdays and Thursdays from Dec. 5 to 19 at 10:30 a.m.; Fun Fort Friday for families on Dec. 13 from 5 to 6 p.m.; Teen Chill & Draw with Hanna on Dec. 14 at 1 p.m.; and Adventures with Baby on Monday, Dec. 9, at 10:30 a.m. for children ages 6 months to 2 years.

Activities have been planned especially for homeschoolers age 7 and up. The programs will include Home School Art Class on Tuesday, Dec. 10, at 10:30 a.m. and Homeschool STEM/History Mystery on Tuesday, Dec. 17, at 10:30 a.m.

'Twas the Night Before Christmas Snorey Time will be held on Dec. 10 at 6 p.m. The program will include a reading of the classic holiday story, a craft, and a light snack. Families are welcome to dress in holiday pajamas, and kids are invited to bring a stuffed friend.

The library will host Fun Family Holiday Bingo, featuring books as prizes, on Dec. 17 at 6 p.m.

Marietta Family Story Time will be held at 100 W. Market St., Marietta, inside the old First National Bank, on Friday, Dec. 20, at 10:30 a.m.

Teen D&D, open to youths ages 12 to 19, will be held on Saturday, Dec. 28, from 1 to 4 p.m. Interested individuals may contact Jan Betty at jbetty@mslibrary.org.

Activities for adults will include Adult Game Night on Wednesdays, Dec. 4 and 18, at 5 p.m.; Closely Knit, for knitters and crocheters, on Dec. 9 and 23 at 1 p.m., with no registration necessary; book bingo on Dec. 18 at 2 p.m.; evening book bingo on Wednesday, Dec. 11, at 6 p.m.; Joyful Stitchers Cross-Stitch Club, for people of all skill levels, on Saturday, Dec. 21, from 9:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.; and Make-It Monday - Holiday Ornaments, for families, on Monday, Dec. 16, at 6 p.m.

The Friends of the Library will meet on Dec. 9 at 6:30 p.m.

A Movie Matinee for Grown-ups will be presented on Dec. 11 at 1:30 p.m. The movie is a sequel to "A Christmas Story." Free popcorn will be provided.

The library board will meet on Dec. 19 at 6:30 p.m.