We’ve updated the materials return drops in the parking lot entryway of the Downtown Library. Watch the video to see how they work! Here's the process:
Do you believe in ghosts, demons, or otherworldly beings? Have you had a supernatural encounter of your own? In the spirit of Halloween check out one of these nonfiction books about different aspects of the paranormal.
September 20, 2021
What is a High School Equivalency Credential?
In the United States, adults who leave high school before graduation have another way to secure a high school equivalency credential. Through testing, you can demonstrate you have the same skills and knowledge as a high school graduate.
September 17, 2021
What’s sweeter than a pumpkin spice latte? Free stuff!
Want to win a fun gift set from the Friends of the Library Bookstore? Stop by the Downtown Library, Ellettsville Branch, or Bookmobile and get one of our pumpkin spice library card stickers! Then, post a pic of you and your sticker on social media, tag us @mcplindiana and use the hashtag #MCPumpkinLibrary to be entered to win!
September 10, 2021
This summer we challenged you to read one-million minutes during Tails and Tales, our animal-themed summer reading games. Even better, the Friends of the Library Foundation pledged to donate $1,000 to the Monroe County Humane Association if that goal was achieved! Not only did you smash the goal in early July, but you kept on reading for a total of 1,894,485 minutes!
August 26, 2021
Materials to familiarize the reader with human society including the civics, economics, geography, history, law, philosophy, and government.
August 19, 2021
Interviewing for a job can be stressful and intimidating. These helpful guides will teach you what to expect and how to stand out from the crowd, so you can go into your interview with confidence, impress employers, and land the job!
August 18, 2021
At the basic level, you'll learn grammar, punctuation, vocabulary, and usage while developing sentences. At the intermediate and advanced level, you'll progress from organizing a draft through proof reading and editing to the final revision. You'll also gain an understanding of different writing types, including narrative, persuasive, informative, and opinion.
August 16, 2021
Books unite us. They reach across boundaries and build connections between readers. Censorship, on the other hand, divides us and creates barriers. Celebrate Banned Books Week with this staff picks list of some of the most frequently challenged and banned books.
August 10, 2021
Reading comprehension is the ability to read, understand, process, and recall what was just read. Increase the enjoyment and effectiveness of reading by learning how to understand word meanings, draw inferences, identify main ideas, differentiate fact and opinion, recognize writer's purpose/point of view, and more.
August 6, 2021
Starting from a blank page? Need ideas on formatting? Can’t find the right word? Whatever your stage of resume writing, we’ve got you covered with templates, step-by-step instructions, and resources to make your resume pop.
July 23, 2021
Learn the rules of grammar from capitalization, plurals, possessives, personal pronouns, and punctuation, to verb tenses and subject-verb agreement. Study grammar rules and learn to compose sentences and paragraphs for improved written and spoken communication. Find online resources for grammar at Perfect English Grammar and English Page.
July 20, 2021
Dear Patrons,
It’s been a long 16 months, and I’m very excited to announce that our safe and incremental approach to service has been a success. As of July 19, all pre-pandemic spaces and services are open and available to you.
Our community has seen several changes since the onset of the pandemic, many of which were addressed in our 2020 strategic plan.
July 16, 2021
By definition, a nonprofit is formed for the purpose of serving a public or mutual benefit other than the purpose of accumulation of profits for owners or investors. Nonprofits exist to have impact on the community and the folks it serves. This last year nonprofits have stepped up in a big way amidst overwhelming demands and deceased funding.
July 1, 2021
On Sunday, June 27, The Friends of the Monroe County Public Library Foundation pledged to donate $650,000 to the Library to equip a new branch on the south side of Monroe County.
June 24, 2021