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September is Library Card Sign Up Month 2019
Bring stories to life with a library card This September, the Monroe County Library System joins with the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries nationwide for Library Card Sign-up Month to remind parents, caregivers and students that signing up for a library card is the first step towards academic achievement and lifelong learning. Disney and Pixar’s “Toy Story 4” characters Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Bo Peep and friends are joining ALA on an adventure to promote the value of a library card. They’ll be reminding...
Items for Sale
Used Items for Sale 2006 FORD E350 SUPER DUTY BOX TRUCK6.0 liter condition: as is 320,000 miles Troy-Bilt Snow Blower8 hp Push start 24” blower Wheel drive Snow BlowerToro power max 828 LXE Harloff Carpet Cleaner Bids will be accepted until Monday, July 22, 2019 to 3 p.m. Mail or hand deliver bids to:Nancy Bellaire, Director, Monroe County Library System840 South Roessler Street, Monroe, MI 48161 Items can be inspected at the Ellis Library & Reference Center at 3700 South Custer Rd.,...
National Poetry Month Contest Winners 2019
Poetry Contest Winners The Monroe County Library System is pleased to present the 2019 National Poetry Month Poetry Contest award winners! Congratulations to the award winning poets and thank you to everyone who participated. We look forward to seeing you next year! Adult Category From the Night By David A. Kreiger I took from the Night her moon-washed sky, And on this canvas I sketched new dreams from a life gone by. I dipped my brush in beauty and hopes, And your...
New “Friends of Monroe County Library System” Board Established
New “Friends of Monroe County Library System” Board Established This grassroots, volunteer-driven organization to focus on enriching library services for the county-wide community. Monroe County, MICHIGAN (April 11, 2019) — The Friends of Monroe County Library System (Friends of MCLS) has been rekindled after a period of dormancy. On Tuesday, March 26, a new board was established to drive the activities of this non-partisan, non-profit organization. Officers of the board are President Beth LaPensee (Dundee), Treasurer...
A Fine Friendly Library
The Monroe County Library System has joined a growing list of forward-thinking libraries which have eliminated overdue fines. As of January 1, all late fees stopped accruing and existing fines for overdue MCLS materials have been waived. In addition, recent upgrades to the circulation system now give patrons two automatic renewals on eligible items. Community engagement and national research reveals that overdue fines create a barrier to...
September is Library Card Sign Up Month
Transform your school year with a library card This September, the Monroe County Library System joins with the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries nationwide for Library Card Sign-up Month, encouraging parents, caregivers and students to obtain a free library card and reap the rewards of lifelong learning. To celebrate, the Monroe County Library System's library cards are getting a new look beginning in September 2018. The sleek new design reflects the Library’s forward thinking and deep-rooted...
New Library Card Design to Celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month
The Monroe County Library System introduces a new library card design as national Library Card Sign-Up Month begins in September. The sleek new library card appearance reflects the Library’s forward thinking and deep-rooted history. A modern color scheme and soft lines balance the caption “Enriching the quality of life for all residents of Monroe County Michigan since 1934." “The power of the library card remains unchanged. It is still the key to opening a world of possibilities,” explained Nancy Bellaire,...
Renovations Coming to the Dorsch Memorial Branch
The Monroe County Library System wishes to inform patrons of upcoming renovations to the Dorsch Memorial Branch Library. Renovations to the entrance are scheduled to begin in the Fall of 2018. Please note that during construction, the main entrance to the library will be unavailable. Limited access to the branch will be available using the side door, located to the West of the main entrance. Full accessibility will be available at: L.S. Navarre Branch Library - 1135 East Second Street Ellis Library & Reference Center - 3700...
National Poetry Month Contest Winners 2018
Poetry Contest Winners The Monroe County Library System is pleased to present the 2018 National Poetry Month Poetry Contest award winners! Congratulations to the award winning poets and thank you to everyone who participated. We look forward to seeing you next year! Adult Category Chaos By Karla Winick Ford She's sunshine mixed with some hurricane, Waiting for rainbows after it rains. That pleasant petrichor unpraised, Like coal under pressure, not diamonds upraised. Reworked the impression acquired,...
Another way to check out Overdrive eBooks and Audiobooks
To make your library's digital collection even more convenient to access, Woodlands downloadable content is now available to check out through the Library's online catalog. This means that patrons can check out and place holds on Woodlands (Overdrive) content without using the Overdrive or Libby apps. When searching the Library's online catalog, a special Overdrive button will now appear next to eContent items. If a book is available, patrons can check out the item by clicking on the “Check out with Overdrive”...
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