Milanof-Schock Library, 1184 Anderson Ferry Road, Mount Joy, will offer a variety of programming in March. 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.

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.

Programs for children and families will include Reading with Sasha, a KPETS therapy dog, on Thursdays from 5 to 7 p.m.; Wiggle & Giggle Story Time, Mondays, March 9 and 23, at 10:30 a.m. and Saturday, March 28, at 10 a.m. for children ages 6 months through 2 years; Family Story Time with Miss Alyssa, Wednesdays through March 25, at 10:30 a.m.; Family Story Time with Miss Katelyn, Thursdays through March 26, at 10:30 a.m.; and Curious Minds Story Time, led by a member of the Janus School team, Tuesday, March 17, at 10:30 a.m.

Preschool Pals will be offered on Tuesdays, March 10 and 24, at 10:30 a.m. The program is designed to help children ages 3 to 6 prepare for kindergarten readiness through social/emotional learning, literacy, and communication.

Miss Alyssa is having a Stuffie Sleepover and Snuggle Up Family Story Time. Children should bring their favorite stuffie to story time on Thursday, March 12. Then, on Saturday, March 14, there will be a special story time with light breakfast treats where library staff members will review the antics of the night before.

On Fun Fort Friday, set for March 13 from 5 to 6 p.m., families may come to the library while it is closed and build a reading fort among the shelves and tables. Attendees should bring blankets or sheets, a flashlight, and a drink; the library will provide clips to hang sheets for forts and will offer a snack.

Teen Chill & Draw with Hanna will be offered on March 14 at 1 p.m. Teens who like to draw or want to learn are invited to the program. Local teen artist Hanna will give some tips, and the library will provide supplies, or teens can bring their own.

Strong Stories: Girls Who Changed the World will be presented on Saturday, March 21, at 6 p.m. Participants will enjoy short read-alouds featuring girls and women who made a difference, then explore hands-on activity stations where they can think like scientists, create like artists and use their voices like leaders. Designed for youths, the interactive program encourages kids to discover their own strengths and tell their own strong stories.

Art Explorers will take place on March 24 at 2:30 p.m. Children age 6 and older are invited to learn about famous global artists and their paintings and create their own masterpieces.

English-ish Extravaganza, an English-class-inspired program where children read, write and explore words through fun activities, will be held on March 17 at 2 p.m. The session will include a mix of storytelling games, creative writing and word play.

A St. Patrick's Day Leprechaun Training Camp, featuring challenges, puzzles and obstacles, will be offered for children age 5 and over on March 17 at 6 p.m. Attendees will earn their official leprechaun certification.

Make-It Monday will be held on March 23 at 6 p.m. Individuals may call the library or check the website calendar for this program's theme.

Activities for adults will include Closely Knit, a program for knitters and crocheters, on March 9 and 23 at 1 p.m., with no registration necessary; Adult Game Night, Wednesdays, March 4 and 18, at 5 p.m.; Adult Book Bingo, March 18 at 2 p.m.; Joyful Stitchers Cross-Stitch Club, for people of all skill levels, Saturday, March 21, from 9:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.; and Book Discussion Group - Lit Lovers, March 24 at 6:30 p.m., with the topic of "North Woods" by Daniel Mason.

The library hosts a Quilt Study every other month in the large program room. Quilt enthusiasts gather to look over featured quilts and discuss stitching, patterns and its history. The next scheduled meeting will be on Wednesday, March 11, at 12:30 p.m.

The Easy Writer Club will hold its next gathering on March 18 at 6:30 p.m. The club is open to writers of all levels - beginners to published. No registration is required.

Swing into Spring, a swing dance class, will be offered on March 25. Attendees will learn the basic steps of the classic, high-energy style in a relaxed, welcoming environment.

A special program exploring the fallen and surviving soldiers of the Malmedy Massacre, which occurred on Dec. 17, 1944, will take place on Monday, March 30, at 6 p.m. The program will remember and honor the 10 Lancaster County veterans who were involved in this tragic World War II event, including Mount Joy resident Harold Billow.

Community members are welcome to attend the library's Friends of the Library meeting on March 9 at 6:30 p.m.