Call for Authors
Call for Authors

The Monroe County Library System is seeking authors to participate in its annual Writers on the River event, taking place November 2, 2025.

Homeschool Events
Homeschool Groups

Enjoy fun, educational activities at special homeschool events at the library—where learning and community come together!

Library of Things - New
Tools box, cake pans, pickle ball, and more
Library of Things
What is the Library of Things?

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!

1000 BKS - New
1000 Books Owl
1000 Books
Before Kindergarten
The rewards are priceless!

Keep track of the number of books you read with your child while bonding and promoting early reading skills!

Book Clubs
Book Clubs
Great reads, great friends!

Meet new people and discover great new books! Check out a book club at a branch near you!

Plant & Seed Libraries
Plant Libraries
Plant & Seed Libraries

Plant lovers rejoice! Explore an exciting new collection offered at multiple branches of the Monroe County Library System.

NewsBank
Free Access to Monroe News Online!

Get unlimited online access to the Monroe News. Stay informed on local and national topics, as well as events in the Monroe area, including business, health, education, jobs and careers, politics, and social issues. Available remotely 24/7 on any device.

Digital Collections
Digital Collections

Discover a dynamic assembly of special or historical items relating to Monroe County, Michigan, presented online for public enjoyment. Digital Collections grant the viewer access to print, pictorial, and audio records which are considered rare or delicate. Digital collections enable the Library to share history with a wide audience while also preserving the original items from excess handling.

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National Poetry Month Contest 2025

National Poetry Month Contest 2025

National Poetry Month Contest 2025The 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 [email protected]. Please make sure you have your...

L.S. Navarre Branch Library Opens in Temporary New Location

L.S. Navarre Branch Library Opens in Temporary New Location

Navarre Branch Reopens in Temporary LocationL.S. Navarre Branch Library Opens in Temporary New Location The Monroe County Library System is pleased to announce the L.S. Navarre Branch Library will reopen at a new temporary location on Monday, February 3, 2025,...

One Book, One Community Coloring Contest 2025

One Book, One Community Coloring Contest 2025

One Book, One Community Coloring Contest Running March 1 - March 31, 2025 Show off your creativity in our county wide coloring contest! Our coloring sheet was kindly provided by artist Marjorie Sarnat. Please make sure your name, phone number, and email address are on...

Coming Soon Fiction July 2025

Coming Soon Fiction July 2025

Coming soon fiction set to be released in July 2025, including titles from your favorite authors such as Stacey Abrams, Brad Thor, and more.