SEED LIBRARIES

A SEED LIBRARY is a place where seeds are made available and shared among a community. It works by donation – seeds are donated to the library where they are made available for people to “check out” for the season. People take the seeds home, plant...

Adult Coloring Contest Winners

Congratulations to Jennifer Carmack for winning our Adult Coloring Contest! We've posted the winning picture, along with some other staff favorites, for you to enjoy. The winning submission by Jennifer Carmack:   Additional Favorites:...

Library Partners with Shelter to Feed Hungry Minds

The Monroe County Library System is partnering with Oaks Victory Village to offer Story Times before free community dinners.  Beginning February 15, 2017 children can enjoy stories while waiting for dinner to be served at the Oaks Victory Village on East Second...

Help Improve the Library

Help the Library serve you better!  Please take a moment to download and complete a brief survey, then return it to your local branch.  Your thoughts will factor into future planning and policies at the Monroe County Library System. Take the Survey Thank you...

MCLS Adult Coloring Contest

Enter by Tuesday, January 31, 2016 Contest Rules ​Participants must be 18 years or older. One entry per person. You can only use the provided coloring sheet. Please pick it up at the circulation desk. Return completed coloring sheets to your local branch before...

TED Talk

TED Talks have been taking the world by storm. Some are funny and entertaining, some serious, some educational; but what they all have in common is the theme of spreading ideas as short, powerful talks lasting 18 minutes or less. According to their website, TED is...