Monroe Branch Library

Looking ahead 🔜 we will be CLOSED for JUNETEENTH! Be sure to also check out celebrations such as the parade at MLK Jr Park on Saturday the 20th! 🎉

Did you know that ladybugs smell with their feet?? Or that they eat as many as 5,000 pesky pest bugs in their lifetime (which can be as long as 3 years)?
Check out the Ladybug Day events this Saturday June 6th on Rosedale Street, you’ll see our very own Ms. Kassie there for a storytime at 11:15 🐞

Looking ahead: we will be closed for Memorial Day! But open again on Tuesday the 26th for regular hours 🙂‍↕️

Want to be kept in the loop about the goings-on of the Monroe Branch? Want to have it sent directly to your email?? Right now the only way to sign up for our newsletter is by coming in to the branch and leaving your email with us! Having it digital is handy, but we also have paper ones available if you prefer analog 📰

Today, local author and essayist, Bill Wynne, discussed how the Declaration's powerful words still resonate today!

Book sale!!! From now until the 23rd! You never know what gems you might find hidden amongst our discards 💎✨
Need collage material? We’ve got magazines galore! Want to find some new tunes or a pick for movie night? Look at our cd and dvd table! Don’t forget to wander downstairs to see what treasures you can find for sale in the children’s room!

Did you know that both staff AND patrons can influence your next library decision? Look for our Staff Pick tags to see what we recommend. Also ask our clerks for a Patron Pick tag to put on an item you’ve checked out from us, enjoyed, and want to spread the word about! 🗣️

Reminder: The Monroe Branch will be closed on Wednesday, May 13th for a staff day. We will reopen on Thursday, May 14th at 11:00am.

Merry Mural Monday! Have you explored the different art of we have at the Monroe Branch? Down the stairs to the children’s room we have a gorgeous and intricate piece painted by the late great Jim Barbero entitled Onon:ta (The Hill)! Recently, we acquired more murals up in our teen space designed by and painted by teens through the .
I don’t know about you, I just can’t help from coming in and taking a closer look at them all! 🍊🐉🐺📚

Have you felt the desire to explore more of the Rochester region but things are looking a little pricey? You’re not alone! Check out our VIP Passes for deals on local destinations like The Little or The George Eastman Museum. The Monroe Branch is one of just a few MCLS libraries that has at least one of every single pass! 🎟️