The Monroe County Library System is seeking authors to participate in its annual Writers on the River event, taking place November 2, 2025.
Enjoy fun, educational activities at special homeschool events at the library—where learning and community come together!
Collections of objects ready to borrow at a branch near you! Our current collection includes a variety of cake pans, pickle ball sets, traffic cones, and more!
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Keep track of the number of books you read with your child while bonding and promoting early reading skills!
Meet new people and discover great new books! Check out a book club at a branch near you!
Plant lovers rejoice! Explore an exciting new collection offered at multiple branches of the Monroe County Library System.
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Plant Libraries
Introducing Plant LibrariesPlant Libraries and Propagation Stations Plant lovers are invited to explore an exciting new collection offered at multiple branches of the Monroe County Library System - plant libraries, seed libraries, and propagation stations! Plant...
Writers on the River – Call for Authors
Writers on the River 2023 - Call for Authors The Monroe County Library System is seeking authors to participate in its annual Writers on the River event. On the second Sunday of November, the Ellis Library & Reference Center hosts Writers on the River, a...
Coming Soon Nonfiction October 2023
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