Halloween Events
Halloween Events

Enjoy pumpkin parades, eerie crafts, Trunk-or-Treating, spooky Saturdays, and more! Sign up for great events at a branch near you.

Ellis Maker's Mart 2024
Writers on the River
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.

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.

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.

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!

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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Coming Soon Fiction March 2025

Coming Soon Fiction March 2025

Coming soon fiction set to be released in March 2025, including titles from your favorite authors such as Elle Cosimano, Leslie Meier, and more.

Coming Soon Fiction February 2025

Coming Soon Fiction February 2025

Coming soon fiction set to be released in February 2025, 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...