Monett Branch Library

10/06/2026

ALL BRANCH LOCATIONS OF THE BLRL WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY, OCT. 12th, FOR OUR ANNUAL LIBRARY STAFF TRAINING DAY. We're always working to better our service to our community.

10/05/2026

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10/01/2026

Here's the incredible kit with the supplies we've had donated so far!

Tomorrow is the big day! We will be putting together 100 self-care kits and ending the evening with a Late Night: Karaoke Night.

If you still want to donate, please drop off all supplies tomorrow before we start assembling the kits tomorrow at 2:00 p.m.

Supplies we would still like to add to our kits.

200 Regular Pads
100 Overnight / Heavy Pads
100 Granola, protein, or snack bars
100 Fruit Snacks
100 Instant macaroni & cheese, ramen, or soup cups
100 Bottles of Water
100 Electrolyte Packets
Gum, mints, and individually wrapped candies

This program is intended for students in grades 6th - 12th.

09/19/2026

We’re in the final stretch of collecting supplies for our Emergency Self-Care Kits for teens, and we’d love your help getting across the finish line!

Here’s what we still need:
200 Regular Pads
100 Overnight / Heavy Pads
100 Granola, protein, or snack bars
100 Fruit Snacks
100 Instant macaroni & cheese, ramen, or soup cups
100 Bottles of Water
100 Electrolyte Packets
Gum, mints, and individually wrapped candies

We’ll be collecting donations through October 1st. Whether you can donate one item, a package, or help us knock out an entire category, every contribution makes a difference. Let’s come together, finish these kits, and show what a community can accomplish when we look out for one another.

All other items have been donated so far which is incredible. Thank you to everyone who has already donated, shared, and supported this project!

09/09/2026

Last week, our community showed us just how much they care about our teens. Thank you to everyone who donated and helped us get started on this project!!

This September, Monett Library Youth Services is continuing our focus on something simple but important: reminding our teens that they matter, they are valued, and their community cares about them.

This week, we’re collecting personal care essentials to include in our Self-Care Kits for Teens. Having the basics on hand can make a big difference when a young person needs a little extra comfort, confidence, or support.

Week Two Donation Goals:
200 regular pads
100 heavy-flow/overnight pads
25 additional hair ties & scrunchies
84 additional pairs of fuzzy socks

Donations can be dropped off at Monett Library throughout the week.

These may seem like small things, but small things matter. Having the basics available, feeling comfortable, and knowing that someone thought ahead for you can be a meaningful reminder that you are cared for and you have people in your corner.

Thank you for helping us build 100 Self-Care Kits and, more importantly, for helping us show the young people in our community that they matter.

09/05/2026

Starting the week of September 7 Monett Library Youth Services will be back in full swing with our weekly programs!

Monday, September 7th, Monett Library will be closed in observance of Labor Day.

Tuesday mornings at 10:00 a.m., we will have Home School Group. (This program is intended for all school-aged children)

Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. will be Story Time. (These programs are intended for ages 2 -6.)

On Thursdays from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m., we will have Crafter School Kids. This week's craft is Diamond Art Dinos! (This program is intended for all school-aged children)

Have a wonderful weekend, and we look forward to seeing you soon!

09/03/2026

Ducky Day! Ducky Day! Tomorrow is ducky day! Come to the library after school tomorrow to hang out and prepare 800 ducks for a kindness invasion! This program is intended for students in grades 6th through 12th!

Donation update: Today we received another incredible donation of...
14 fuzzy socks
48 gel pens
120 face/body wipes
75 hair ties
20 chapsticks
37 brushes and combs

Which means 86 fuzzy socks and 25 hair ties/scrunchies to go!

Thank you all so much, have a wonderful evening, this will be the final donation update until at least Saturday. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out.

09/02/2026

100 Pens, 100 Combs. Check and Check! Monett never ceases to inspire. Thank you all for an incredible first couple of days. 💜💛💜💛