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.

90th Anniversary
Celebrating
90 Years
Join the fun!

Share your favorite library memories with us, learn about MCLS history, and find great events near you!

Share a Library Memory
Share a Library Memory!
Celebrating 90 Years!

The Monroe County Library System is proud to celebrate 90 years of library excellence!
Be a part of this hallmark anniversary by sharing your favorite memories of the library.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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Coming Soon Fiction February 2025

Coming Soon Fiction February 2025

Coming soon fiction set to be released in February 205, including titles from your favorite authors such as V.C. Andrews, C.J. Box, and more.

Podcast Studio

Podcast Studio

Podcast StudioNow at the Ellis Library & Reference Center Monroe County Library System’s Podcast Studio, located at the Ellis Library & Reference Center, is designed for patrons who want to record their own podcast with high quality, professional...

Celebrating 90 Years

Celebrating 90 Years

Celebrating 90 Years of Library Excellence The Monroe County Library System is proud to celebrate 90 years of library excellence! We are profoundly grateful for the ongoing support of wonderful patrons (like you) who have made this milestone possible. We're inviting...

Coming Soon Fiction January 2025

Coming Soon Fiction January 2025

Coming soon fiction set to be released in January 205, including titles from your favorite authors such as Alice Feeney, Jill Shalvis, and more.