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Think Library: Blog
August 2, 2026
The year 2026 marks America’s semiquincentennial—250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. By reading about our nation’s history and the people who shaped it, young people can better understand the past and envision the role they'll play in shaping its future.
July 13, 2026
Are you ready to swoon, sigh, gasp, hope, and ultimately bask in the love? If so, check out these romance reads!
June 30, 2026
Thank you to everyone who entered our National Poetry Month Contest. This year's theme was "An Imagined Future," and we had poems that covered everything from dreams to fears to hope to survival. The winning poems are featured below in addition to three honorable mentions that our judge just couldn't leave off.
May 26, 2026
Go on a thrilling adventure this summer with one of these nonfiction titles about extreme survival. Whether battling the oceans, mountains, or the dark heart of human nature, these books portray the resiliency and grit of the human will to survive.
May 19, 2026
The theme for our 2026 All-Ages Summer Reading Program is Unearth a Story. We're sure you'll dig these "dino-mite" books!
May 18, 2026
Thousands of people visit Monroe County Public Library locations each week. What brings patrons through our doors—and keeps them coming back? This National Library Week, we’re taking a look back at 2025 through the numbers. Behind each statistic is a moment of discovery, creativity, or connection that helped our community find joy at the Library.
April 19, 2026
Take a journey through translated Japanese fiction novels. Try one of these many comfort books featuring cats, coffee, and libraries. Or, will you be drawn to the thoughtful stories about connection and alienation accented with magical realism?
March 31, 2026
Looking to get a job or a increase your employability skills? Learn vocabulary, explore workplace culture, and improve English conversational skills needed on the job. Resources are available for entry level (Beginner–Intermediate Level) to professional roles (Intermediate–Advanced Level).
February 20, 2026
Manga is highly influential, but it isn't a monolith; it represents various styles, genres, and subjects. As such, many different people across the world have created works that are manga-like. Here are some selections that are well worth reading.
January 15, 2026
Battle of the Books (BOTB) is a reading challenge and trivia competition rolled into one! Find out more and register for the competition!
January 8, 2026
With so many entertainment platforms, it’s easy to stack subscriptions and blow your budget. We’re here to help you save your hard earned cash! Put away your credit card, pull out your library card, and try some of our Library services.
Instead of Netflix, plan your movie nights with Kanopy, a high-quality video streaming service with over 30,000 films. Don’t miss Kanopy’s monthly themed collections as well!
January 2, 2026
Here are some outstanding titles that the Library's Children's Department staff members read in 2025!
December 20, 2025
They might not have won the big prize, but these books were all finalists in their respective genres for some of fiction's biggest awards. Together, they create a list of books that didn't quite win, but are still worth picking up (and maybe even easier to find on the shelves).
December 8, 2025
