New Library Card Design to Celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month

The Monroe County Library System introduces a new library card design as national Library Card Sign-Up Month begins in September.  The sleek new library card appearance reflects the Library’s forward thinking and deep-rooted history.  A modern color scheme...

Renovations Coming to the Dorsch Memorial Branch

The Monroe County Library System wishes to inform patrons of upcoming renovations to the Dorsch Memorial Branch Library. Renovations to the entrance are scheduled to begin in the Fall of 2018. Please note that during construction, the main entrance to the library will...

National Poetry Month Contest Winners 2018

Poetry Contest Winners The Monroe County Library System is pleased to present the 2018 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...

Another way to check out Overdrive eBooks and Audiobooks

To make your library’s digital collection even more convenient to access, Woodlands downloadable content is now available to check out through the Library’s online catalog.  This means that patrons can check out and place holds on Woodlands...

Boopsie App To Be Discontinued

The Monroe County Library System has decided to discontinue the Boopsie app due to extended technical difficulties.  Easy access to your account is still available by visiting the online catalog from your phone or mobile device.  We continue to explore new...

MCOP Homeless Necessity Drive

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

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...

In the Spirit of the People

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...

A New App for eBooks and Audiobooks – Meet Libby

  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...

Leave it to Beavers!

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...