by boxcar-admin | Jan 8, 2019 | News
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...
by boxcar-admin | Jan 1, 2019 | From the Reference Desk
Monroe County has implemented an emergency notification system to contact county residents and businesses via recorded phone messages on land telephone lines and cell phones, as well as via text messages and e-mails during emergencies. Called MCANS, this system allows...
by boxcar-admin | Dec 1, 2018 | From the Reference Desk
Have I Been Pwned is a valuable tool enabling users to input an email address to see if a service using that address as a username or login has been compromised, resulting in a password security breach. To date, the website displays that there are 325 pwned...
by boxcar-admin | Nov 1, 2018 | From the Reference Desk
The Medical Foster Home Program through the VA is a long-term care option available for veterans who are unable to live independently, need extra support and would prefer to live in a family home setting. Veterans receive room, board, all meals, personal care...
by boxcar-admin | Oct 18, 2018 | 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 artwork. It focuses on the life of General George A. Custer. This includes his...
by boxcar-admin | Oct 1, 2018 | From the Reference Desk
Give the Gift of Life – Become an Organ Donor Did you know that more than 3,500 Michigan residents are waiting for an organ? Did you know that one donor can save up to 8 lives? Did you know that there is no age limit to become a donor? The oldest donor to date was 93....
by boxcar-admin | Sep 1, 2018 | From the Reference Desk
Want to know what’s arriving in your mailbox in the next day or two? Take advantage of a new FREE service offered by the USPS and see what will be arriving in your mailbox before you arrive home from work. “If it’s in the mail, it’s in your email.TM” Informed Delivery...
by boxcar-admin | Aug 23, 2018 | News
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...
by boxcar-admin | Aug 23, 2018 | News
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...
by boxcar-admin | Aug 5, 2018 | News
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...