100 Years of Literacy and Lifelong Learning

The Milton Public Library is celebrating our 100th anniversary in May of 2023! We serve over 8,500 users in our service area, surrounding communities, and throughout the state. We view “community” with a wide lens, and we welcome all Pennsylvania residents to sign up for a free library card and access our resources, services, and materials at no cost. In 2022, over 30,000 items were checked out from the Milton Public Library. In addition to books and DVDs, the Library offers:

• Access to eBooks, audiobooks, and over 4,000 digital magazines through Libby.

• Wi-Fi hotspots that provide free home internet access.

• STEAM activity kits focusing on coding, engineering, design, and more.

• Computers and access to the internet.

We are committed to providing free resources for all ages, encouraging lifelong learning, and helping our community thrive. In 2022, we increased our outreach efforts to attend over 100 events and distribute over 1,000 free books to children in our community. We hosted over 200 events at the Library, including school supplies giveaways, trivia nights, citizenship classes, after-school math and science programs, and our annual summer reading program, which featured 45 events attended by over 1,000 participants.

Upcoming events at the Milton Public Library include Egg Hunt in partnership with the Downtown Milton Merchants Association on April 8, floral arrangement fundraising workshop with The Blooming Rooster on May 20, our ongoing STEAM Discovery Program with the Bloomsburg Children’s Museum on the first Tuesday of each month, and our Summer Reading Program beginning in June which focuses on educational activities, programs, reading, and fun for all ages!

The Library is also holding a “100 for 100” fundraising campaign to celebrate our 100th anniversary. This campaign provides an opportunity for everyone to contribute to the success of the Library: volunteer for 100 minutes, spend 100 seconds sharing why you value the Library, or make a donation of any amount, from 100 pennies to 100 dollars or more–the Library values all forms of support! Visit milton100.com to donate and for more information.

The Library strives to work in partnership with our community, and we rely on your contributions to continue providing services and resources. According to the Pennsylvania Library Association, for every dollar invested, public libraries provide a return on investment of $5.50 in benefits to the community. The Milton Public Library is not immune to the rising costs of goods and services, but with your help, we can maintain a world-class library with highly qualified staff and ensure that everyone has equal access to information, education, and technology at no cost.