Blues 2025
2025 Blues Series
Celebrating the 38th year of the Annual Black History Month Blues Series

The Monroe County Library System’s award-winning history lesson with a backbeat. The blues are back again!

Navarre Closing
Navarre Branch Reopens in Temporary Location

The Monroe County Library System is excited to welcome the neighborhood back to the L.S. Navarre Branch Library at a new temporary location starting Monday, February 3, 2025.

One Book One Community
Remarkably Bright Creatures

The One Book, One Community of
Monroe County 2025 title.

Book Clubs
1000 Books
Before Kindergarten
The rewards are priceless!

Keep track of the number of books you read with your child while promoting early literacy and reading skills.

Book Clubs
Book Clubs
Great reads, great friends!

Meet new people and discover great new books! Check out a book club at a branch near you!

Reading Dragons
Reading Dragons
at the Library!
What is a reading dragon?

Learn about the free, card-game reading program, now available at the Monroe County Library System. Collect new dragon families each week by reading!

Library of Things
Library of Things
What is a Library of Things?

Collections of objects ready to borrow at a branch near you. Our current collection includes a variety of festive cake pans, with new items to be added soon.

Plant & Seed Libraries
Plant Libraries
Plant & Seed Libraries

Plant lovers rejoice! Explore an exciting new collection offered at multiple branches of the Monroe County Library System.

NewsBank
Free Access to Monroe News Online!

Get unlimited online access to the Monroe News. Stay informed on local and national topics, as well as events in the Monroe area, including business, health, education, jobs and careers, politics, and social issues. Available remotely 24/7 on any device.

Digital Collections
Digital Collections

Discover a dynamic assembly of special or historical items relating to Monroe County, Michigan, presented online for public enjoyment. Digital Collections grant the viewer access to print, pictorial, and audio records which are considered rare or delicate. Digital collections enable the Library to share history with a wide audience while also preserving the original items from excess handling.

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L.S. Navarre Branch Library Opens in Temporary New Location

L.S. Navarre Branch Library Opens in Temporary New Location

Navarre Branch Reopens in Temporary LocationL.S. Navarre Branch Library Opens in Temporary New Location The Monroe County Library System is pleased to announce the L.S. Navarre Branch Library will reopen at a new temporary location on Monday, February 3, 2025,...

One Book, One Community Coloring Contest 2025

One Book, One Community Coloring Contest 2025

One Book, One Community Coloring Contest Running March 1 - March 31, 2025 Show off your creativity in our county wide coloring contest! Our coloring sheet was kindly provided by artist Marjorie Sarnat. Please make sure your name, phone number, and email address are on...

Coming Soon Fiction June 2025

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Coming soon fiction set to be released in June 2025, including titles from your favorite authors such as Lisa Jackson, Jill Shalvis, and more.

Coming Soon Fiction May 2025

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Coming soon fiction set to be released in May 2025, including titles from your favorite authors such as Carl Hiaasen, Dean Koontz, and more.