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Help for Parents and Students during School Closures

by | Mar 14, 2020 | News

The mission of the Monroe County Library System is to enrich the quality of life for all residents by providing free access to informational, educational, and recreational resources. Educational Resources for Students During the recent school closures brought on by...

Tracking the Coronavirus

by | Feb 13, 2020 | From the Reference Desk

John Hopkins University has created a website to track the Coronavirus. Data is compiled from the CDC, World Health Organization, National Health Center and a variety of other health organizations around the world.  John Hopkins has arranged the compiled data to...

Insure Kids Now

by | Feb 1, 2020 | From the Reference Desk

InsureKidsNow! Your children may be eligible for free or low-cost health and dental insurance through Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Children that do not currently have health insurance are likely to be eligible, even if parents are...

Fuel Economy Guide

by | Jan 1, 2020 | From the Reference Desk

Does your New Year’s resolution involve finding ways to save money and making your environmental footprint a little smaller? If so, check out the Fuel Economy Website. Developed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), the...

Tracking Santa

by | Dec 1, 2019 | From the Reference Desk

“’Twas the night before Christmas, and Santa was near According to NORAD, he would soon be right here So we hopped into bed and dreamt of new toys And awoke in the morning to much Christmas joy” https://www.noradsanta.org/ How did it come about that NORAD...

Ellis Youth Maker's Mart 2019

by | Nov 25, 2019 | News

CALL FOR ARTISTS AND CRAFTERS Looking for young artists and crafters (aged 5-18) to sell their handmade creations at the inaugural Ellis Youth Maker’s Mart: Saturday, December 7, 2019 10:00 am – 2:00 pm At the Ellis Library & Reference Center,...

Necessities Drive for Homeless Awareness Week

by | Nov 1, 2019 | News

The Monroe County Library System is partnering with the Monroe County Homeless Coalition to collect items to help the homeless in our community.   Donate to any branch of the Monroe County Library System during Homeless Awareness Week: November 1 – November...