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Monroe County Library Branches

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MCOP Homeless Necessity Drive

by boxcar-admin | Oct 16, 2017 | News

The Monroe County Library System has partnered with the MCOP to collect health and hygiene donations to benefit the homeless. October 16, 2017 – October 28, 2017 Please consider donating: Shampoo / Conditioner Soap Hand Warmers Lotion Socks / Underwear...

Hurricane Harvey Relief

by boxcar-admin | Aug 30, 2017 | News

Donations for Hurricane Harvey are being collected at the following branches: Donations will be accepted at all locations through September 30, 2017 and distributed to appropriate organizations. BEDFORD BRANCH LIBRARY 8575 Jackman Road, Temperance...

FAMILY SEARCH MICROFILM LENDING PROGRAM TO END SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

by boxcar-admin | Aug 29, 2017 | From the Reference Desk

The Family History Library in Salt Lake City, which has provided Local History Centers and Affiliate Libraries with thousands of reels of microfilmed records for genealogist’s access, is about to discontinue its lending program. The last day to order LDS microfilm has...

In the Spirit of the People

by boxcar-admin | Aug 10, 2017 | News

In the Spirit of the People is a joint project of the Museum and the Papers of James Monroe prepared by museum studies students at the University of Mary Washington. This exhibit of ten vinyl panels commemorates the bicentennial of President Monroe’s first...

TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE – MONDAY, AUGUST 21, 2017

by boxcar-admin | Aug 1, 2017 | From the Reference Desk

A Total Eclipse of the Sun will occur on Monday, August 21, 2017 in a portion of the continental United States. The eclipse will run across the entire U.S., an event that last occurred in 1918. Eclipses are total only in a narrow strip that is approximately 72 miles...

A New App for eBooks and Audiobooks – Meet Libby

by boxcar-admin | Jul 13, 2017 | News

Many people know and love Overdrive as an instant source of eBooks and downloadable audiobooks. Very soon, Overdrive will usher in a new, faster way to access its digital collection. Overdrive has created a new app that will eventually phase out the...

StoryCorps – Detroit, Michigan – June 29-July 28, 2017

by boxcar-admin | Jun 29, 2017 | From the Reference Desk

Do you have a story to tell that would be beneficial to future generations? StoryCorps will be in the Detroit, Michigan area for a month, in partnership with WDET*, to record interviews with people about their lives, leaving a great legacy to the next generation. How...

Relay For Life – Monroe, MI – June 3 & 4

by boxcar-admin | May 25, 2017 | From the Reference Desk

Did you know that Relay For Life began in May 1985? Dr. Gordon “Gordy” Klatt walked and ran for 24 hours around a track in Tacoma, Washington, raising money to help the American Cancer Society with the nation’s biggest health concern: cancer. Gordy...

Leave it to Beavers!

by boxcar-admin | May 17, 2017 | News

The Monroe County Library System and the River Raisin Institute have partnered together to display hand-crafted beaver sculptures at seven library branches through the month of June. The beavers were created by school children across Monroe County as part...

National Poetry Month Contest Winners

by boxcar-admin | May 10, 2017 | News

Poetry Contest Winners The Monroe County Library System is pleased to present the 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!...

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