August 2026 Catalog Upgrades
You asked, and we answered! Starting August 3, we’re introducing three big upgrades to improve catalog personalization and usability. Check them out below:
print this page2026 National Poetry Month Contest Winners
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. The top three winners received a gift card to the store of their choosing and a book of poetry from our Friends of the Library Bookstore.
Slash Subscriptions in 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!
2025 Two-Sentence Horror Story Contest Winners
Thank you to everyone who entered our Two-Sentence Horror Story Contest! We’re thrilled to announce the winners, who will receive gift cards to a bookstore of their choice, plus a horror book from the Friends of the Library Bookstore! Your creepy contributions made it a spine-tingling experience, and we loved reading each one! It was so hard to pick just three winners, so we’re including 20 more of our favorites. Happy hauntings!
Monroe County Public Library and Musical Family Tree Launch Partnership
The Monroe County Public Library and Musical Family Tree (MFT) are pleased to announce a shared partnership that will help preserve local music for ongoing enjoyment by the Monroe County community.
Two-Sentence Horror Story Contest Winners
Thank you to everyone who entered our first-ever Two-Sentence Horror Story Contest! We’re thrilled to announce the winners, who will receive gift cards to a bookstore of their choice, plus a horror book from the Friends of the Library Bookstore! Your creepy contributions made it a spine-tingling experience, and we loved reading each one! It was so hard to pick just three winners, so we’re including 20 more of our favorites. Happy hauntings!
Add Library Programs to Your Calendar Automatically
Did you know that you can add Library programs to any calendar app that uses iCal format, such as Google or Apple Calendar? There are just a few steps you need to follow. Additionally, when the Library adds new programs, your calendar will automatically update, so you'll never miss a program!
Fostering Best Practices & Nurturing Nonprofits: The Nonprofit Alliance of Monroe County
The Nonprofit Alliance of Monroe County (NPA) is a collective of partner organizations that aims to strengthen the nonprofit sector through networking, collaboration, professional development, and outreach. Gradually developed from an initial effort by the United Way around 2010 to focus attention on issues that nonprofits face in the Indiana Legislature, the NPA evolved just a few years later into the Training, Outreach, and Networking Committee (TON).
Celebrate the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse with the Library!
What is a Total Solar Eclipse?
The 2024 total solar eclipse is happening on Monday, April 8! A total solar eclipse occurs when the moon completely covers the face of the sun. Five phases will occur during this event:
…Ready for it? Extend Your Own Eras Tour with These Taylor Swift-Inspired Ideas
Her Eras Tour broke worldwide record ticket sales, and more recently, her documentary broke the box office. That’s right; we’re talking about the pop culture phenomenon herself, Taylor Swift. Lately, it seems like you can’t look at a single screen without seeing Taylor’s face. And until she makes her way to Indianapolis in fall of 2024, screens are all local Taylor fans are going to get. Luckily, she’s been all over the news with her record-breaking album sales and sold-out arena tours.