Jun 19, 2024 | Front Page, News
Writers on the River 2024 – Call for Authors The Monroe County Library System is seeking authors to participate in its annual Writers on the River event. On the first Sunday of November, the Ellis Library & Reference Center hosts Writers on the River, a...
Jun 17, 2024 | Featured Events, Front Page, News
Adult Summer Reading 2024 Why let kids have all the fun? This summer, “Adventure Begins at Your Library” with the chance to read and win prizes! Participating branches: Bedford Branch Library’s Summer Reading for Adults Running June 17 to August 31,...
May 28, 2024 | Featured Events, Front Page, News
National Poetry Month Contest Winners 2024 Congratulations to this year’s winners of the Monroe County Library System’s National Poetry month poetry contest! Adult Category Discovering a Former Teacher’s Book of Poems( J. L., 1923-1987) By Joel Lipman A...
May 14, 2024 | Featured Events, News
Teen Summer Reading 2024 Adventure Begins at Your Library in with the 2024 Teen Summer Reading program. Running June 17, 2024 – August 31, 2024! How it Works: Grab an entry slip Read three books or six graphic novels to fill out an entry slip Download an entry...
May 1, 2024 | Featured Events, Front Page, News
Reading Dragons at MCLS What is a Reading Dragon? Reading Dragons are a free, card-game based reading incentive program, now available at the Monroe County Library System. Collect new dragon families each week by reading! How it works Stop by a branch near you to pick...
Mar 20, 2024 | Featured Events, News
National Poetry Month Contest 2024 The Monroe County Library System is celebrating National Poetry month with a poetry contest! Submit an original poem by turning it in at your local branch, or via email to jennifer.saul@monroe.lib.mi.us. Please make sure you have...
Mar 20, 2024 | Front Page, News
Free Covid Tests Available at Library Branches Across the County The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has procured COVID-19 at-home, over the counter tests to increase access to free health resources for individuals and families. The MDHHS has...
Mar 18, 2024 | Featured Events, Front Page, News
Ellis Youth Maker’s Mart 2024 Call for Artists and Crafters! Looking for young artists and crafters (Kindergarten – Grade 12) to display and sell their handmade creations. Saturday, November 2, 2024 from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm At the Ellis Library &...
Feb 27, 2024 | Featured Events, Front Page, News
Introducing LibraryCalendar The New MCLS Event Calendar Patrons rely on the Library’s online calendar to find their favorite events and register for exciting programs. The Monroe County Library System is pleased to present LibraryCalendar, a new service to bring...
Feb 14, 2024 | Featured Events, Front Page, News
Coming Soon A New Online Event Calendar! One of the Library’s key values is to provide engaging events and programs that enrich our communities. Patrons rely on the Library’s online event calendar as a go-to method to find upcoming activities and register...
