Ellis Youth Maker's Mart 2019

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

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...

Call for Authors

Library Seeks Authors Interested in Annual Book Event The Monroe County Library System has issued a call for authors interested in being part of Writers on the River on Sunday, November 10, 2019.  The annual event gathers a diverse collection of local and...

September is Library Card Sign Up Month 2019

Bring stories to life with a library card This September, the Monroe County Library System joins with the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries nationwide for Library Card Sign-up Month to remind parents, caregivers and students that signing up for a...

Items for Sale

Used Items for Sale   2006 FORD E350 SUPER DUTY BOX TRUCK6.0 liter condition: as is 320,000 miles   Troy-Bilt Snow Blower8 hp Push start 24” blower Wheel drive  Snow BlowerToro power max 828 LXE   Harloff Carpet Cleaner  Bids will be accepted...

National Poetry Month Contest Winners 2019

Poetry Contest Winners The Monroe County Library System is pleased to present the 2019 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...

New “Friends of Monroe County Library System” Board Established

New “Friends of Monroe County Library System” Board Established This grassroots, volunteer-driven organization to focus on enriching library services for the county-wide community.   Monroe County, MICHIGAN (April 11, 2019) — The Friends of Monroe County Library...

A Fine Friendly Library

The Monroe County Library System has joined a growing list of forward-thinking libraries which have eliminated overdue fines.    As of January 1, all late fees stopped accruing and existing fines for...

September is Library Card Sign Up Month

Transform your school year with a library card This September, the Monroe County Library System joins with the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries nationwide for Library Card Sign-up Month, encouraging parents, caregivers and students to obtain a free...