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Limited Library Services
Saturday, March 14, 2020
Sunday, September 27, 2020
All Branches
To learn more about virtual library services by appointment and online chat and phone hours, please visit the current services and appointments webpage. All public meeting rooms are closed through December 31, 2020.
Summer Reading Games
Monday, June 01, 2020
Saturday, August 01, 2020
All Branches
"Imagine Your Story" Summer Reading Games for all ages run June 1–August 1, 2020. Visit mcpl.info/summerreading to create an account and register!
Summer Reading Game funding is provided by the Friends of the Library. Become a Friend today!
Imagine Your Story: Choose an Adventure
Monday, July 06, 2020
Friday, July 17, 2020
All Branches
Interested in participating in a choose-an-adventure-style story that you play via email? You, the hero, will explore classic Scottish myths, fairy tales, and folklore as you select your path. Will you save an ailing princess, recover the selkies’ skin, and live your life in peace and content? Or will you meet your doom as you encounter fabulous creatures and fabled beasts? You decide! Ages 7–12.
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To participate in this program, ask a parent or guardian to register you here. Registration will be open June 24 through July 17. On July 6, you'll receive an email with the first part of the story and will need to make your first decision to receive your next part. You’ll respond with your choice and within 48 hours, Monday–Friday, Library staff will respond with your next segment. The game ends when you’ve finished the story or on July 31, whichever comes first!
Cardinal Stage Presents: Family Photo Challenge
Monday, July 13, 2020
Friday, July 31, 2020
All Branches
Imagine your story with Cardinal Stage! Recreate the classic folktale of "Goldilocks and the Three Bears" using just 10 original photos. Get creative with costumes, locations, and props, and share your story on social media for a chance to win a gift card to Mother Bear's Pizza. Post your photo story by July 31 on Instagram or Facebook to enter to win. To qualify, you must tag Cardinal Stage (@cardinalstage) and use the hashtag #cardinalchallenge. At the beginning of August, Cardinal will announce the winner and post the winning story! Download and read a copy of the story. You can also find various eBook versions of "Goldilocks and the Three Bears" instantly available on Hoopla Kids. All ages.
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Virtual Book Sale
Monday, July 13, 2020
All Day
Other
We're bringing the shelves of books in the Friends Bookstore to the comfort of your own home for browsing!
Visit our Virtual Book Sale:
Choose that you are "Interested" or "Going" to the
Facebook event, and you will be notified when we post more photos from
different genres of books.
To see the photos, remember to click on "Discussion" when you visit the Facebook event!
To see the photos, remember to click on "Discussion" when you visit the Facebook event!
We will post photos of shelves of books in the store. Browse the photos and send an email to us with the titles you would like. We will email you the total price of your order and a link where you can make a payment online. You will be able to pick up your books in the vestibule area of the Main Library on Kirkwood during normal curbside pickup hours. If you are not able to or are not comfortable going inside the vestibule to pick up your books, please let us know in the email, and we will make other accommodations. We have considered local delivery for a fee if that is an option you would like.
Hardcover books for adults are $3 each; Paperback books are $1.50 each. Children's and Young Adult books are 75 cents for paperbacks and $1.50 for hardcover books.
If you are not a Facebook user, browse our shelves of books here:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/mcplinfo/collections/72157715086609522/
Thank you for being a Friend of Monroe County Public Library!
Free Day at Friends of the Library Big Spring Book Sale
Monday, July 13, 2020
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Free Day! Choose from thousands of items at the Friends of the Library Big Spring Book Sale. Take all you want home for FREE! Open to the public. Donations gladly accepted to help make all of the wonderful community programs possible at Monroe County Public Library. http://mcpl.info/friends/friends-bookstore-clearance-sales
Invite your friends! https://www.facebook.com/events/2529725837356139/