by boxcar-admin | May 1, 2017 | News
Starting May 1, 2017, new hours will go into effect at six branches of the Monroe County Library System. Hours at the Erie, Ida, Luna Pier, Navarre, Petersburg, and South Rockwood Branches have been updated in order to better serve their communities. The...
by boxcar-admin | May 1, 2017 | From the Reference Desk
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...
by boxcar-admin | Mar 1, 2017 | From the Reference Desk
Tax Season Opens Monday, January 23, 2017 The filing deadline is Tuesday, April 18, 2017. Taxpayers requesting an extension will have until Monday, October 16, 2017 According to the IRS website, the 2016 tax season filing deadline is pushed forward this year because:...
by boxcar-admin | Feb 27, 2017 | News
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:...
by boxcar-admin | Feb 10, 2017 | News
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...
by boxcar-admin | Feb 1, 2017 | From the Reference Desk
Kangaroo-themed campaign urges Secretary of State customers to 'Hop Online' at ExpressSOS.com Secretary of State Ruth Johnson is reminding customers—with the help of a kangaroo—to hop online, not in line with ExpressSOS.com. The new electronic...
by boxcar-admin | Jan 18, 2017 | News
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...
by boxcar-admin | Jan 12, 2017 | Custer Collection
The Lawrence A. Frost Collection of Custeriana is a multimedia collection that includes over 5000 books, videos, numerous images, journals, newspaper articles, sound recordings and art work. It focuses on the life of General George A. Custer which includes his...
by boxcar-admin | Jan 3, 2017 | News
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...
by boxcar-admin | Jan 1, 2017 | From the Reference Desk
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...