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Coming Soon Nonfiction September 2022
Coming soon nonfiction for September 2022, including titles on social media, biographies, and more.
Directions Credit Union Donation
Directions Credit Union Donates Summer Reading Prize Books to Library Posted June 14, 2022 The Monroe County Library System is pleased to recognize a generous $3,000 donation from Directions Credit Union to purchase summer reading prize books. “At Directions, our...
Coming Soon Fiction November 2022
Coming soon fiction set to be released in November 2022, including titles from your favorite authors such as Richard Paul Evans, J.R. Ward, and more.
Teen Summer Reading 2022
Teen Summer Reading 2022Teen! Discover an Ocean of Possibilities at your library and participate in a Teen Summer Reading program. Running June 21, 2022 - August 31, 2022!How it Works:Grab an entry slip Read three books or six graphic novels to fill out an entry slip....
Adult Summer Reading 2022
Adult Summer Reading 2022Why let kids have all the fun? This summer, discover an Ocean of Possibilities at your library and participate in an Adult Summer Reading program.Participating branches:Bedford Branch Library's Summer Reading for Adults Running June 21 to...
Coming Soon Nonfiction August 2022
Coming soon nonfiction for August 2022, including titles on social issues, politics, and more.