On Saturday, Jan. 25, you might mistake the Milanof-Schock Library for an art gallery.

Artwork from students in the Donegal School District will be on display in a show held in the program room of the library, 1184 Anderson Ferry Road, Mount Joy. The art show will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

"In the past we've had paintings, drawings, textile art, sculptures, photography - it's a great mix!" said Stephanie Funk, operations coordinator for the library.

Art in the show is created by kindergartners through high school seniors, and several students will be on-site with their work to answer questions about their piece.

This is the seventh year the library has held the show, which draws a large and enthusiastic crowd. In the past, hundreds of people have come to the show, and the library has received consistent positive feedback on the activity. It's an event the library staff members plan to continue annually.

As Funk explained, the art show provides a way to give more public exposure to students' work.

"A member of our staff had children in the Donegal schools. She noticed the students in the junior high and high schools, especially, were extremely talented, and their works were not out where the public could experience them," Funk shared. "The library started with just a few pieces of art hung in the library once a year, which gradually transformed into what the art show is today - a celebration of the artistic talents of students representing all grades in the Donegal School District. The students that have works in the show are so proud to bring their families to see their art on display in a public place."

In addition to viewing the art and talking to the artists, visitors to the show may leave notes of encouragement and positive feedback for each artist.

"We try to make the experience like a real art show you would see in a gallery," Funk commented.

The student art show is sponsored by Nolt Electric. For more information on the show or other library programs, visit https://mslibrary.org.