Monroe Iowa Public Library

Monroe Iowa Public Library Monroe Public Library is a full service library with over 22,000 books in our collection.

Monroe Public Library is a full service handicap accessible library with over 22,000 books in the collection. Our material ranges from children literature to non fiction reference sources. Monroe Public library strives to offer the latest up to date fiction best sellers for adult, teen and children in a welcoming and comfortable setting. Also offered free internet and computer access, magazines, newspapers and movies for check out.

๐ŸŒฑ Mini Plant Sale at the Monroe Public Library! ๐ŸŒฑHelp support  the Friends of the Monroe Iowa Public Library fundraising...
05/28/2026

๐ŸŒฑ Mini Plant Sale at the Monroe Public Library! ๐ŸŒฑ

Help support the Friends of the Monroe Iowa Public Library fundraising efforts at the library by giving one of these beautiful plants a new home! ๐Ÿชด๐Ÿ’š

We have a variety of houseplants, geraniums, and plectranthus available. Perfect for brightening up your home, office, or gifting to a fellow plant lover!

๐ŸŒฟ One plant for $3
๐ŸŒฟ Two plants for $5

Stop by the library and help us grow something great for our community while taking home a little greenery of your own! Only available while supplies last.

Just a reminder that the Monroe Public Library will be closed this Monday in observance of Memorial Day.We will still be...
05/23/2026

Just a reminder that the Monroe Public Library will be closed this Monday in observance of Memorial Day.

We will still be open Saturday from 9 AM โ€“ 12 PM, so be sure to stop in ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

Thank you to all who have served and sacrificed for our country. We honor and remember you this Memorial Day weekend. โค๏ธ๐Ÿค๐Ÿ’™

Another school year is in the books, and a new story is live on the storywalk! We hope you didn't take your dragon to th...
05/22/2026

Another school year is in the books, and a new story is live on the storywalk! We hope you didn't take your dragon to the last day of school!! You can also find info on summer reading on the storywalk. Hello summer! ๐ŸŒž๐Ÿ“š๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ’–๐Ÿ“–๐Ÿ–๏ธ

Our second program for Summer Reading on the calendar is Create Your Own Dinosaur T-Shirt! ๐Ÿฆ–๐ŸŽจ Join us on June 10th at 10...
05/20/2026

Our second program for Summer Reading on the calendar is Create Your Own Dinosaur T-Shirt! ๐Ÿฆ–๐ŸŽจ

Join us on June 10th at 10 AM and bring your own t-shirt to the library! Participants will get to pick from a variety of fun dinosaur iron-on designs, and library staff will help transfer the design directly onto your shirt.

This is a super fun activity for all of our creative readers and dinosaur fans out there!

Please call or stop into the library to register beforehand, as spots may be limited. We canโ€™t wait to see everyoneโ€™s creations!

Let's talk summer reading Bingo!  ๐Ÿฆ– Winning is as easy as 1 - 2 - 31. Pick up your bingo sheet in your summer reading pa...
05/20/2026

Let's talk summer reading Bingo! ๐Ÿฆ– Winning is as easy as 1 - 2 - 3

1. Pick up your bingo sheet in your summer reading packet when you register. ๐Ÿฅธ
2. Complete a bingo and bring your sheet in to receive a prize. ๐Ÿคฉ
3. Complete a blackout to receive another prize and be entered to win the grand prize. ๐Ÿฅณ๐Ÿคฉ๐Ÿ˜Ž

UNEARTH A STORY Summer Reading Registration starts TODAY!  Stop in any time we are open to get signed up.  An adult will...
05/20/2026

UNEARTH A STORY Summer Reading Registration starts TODAY! Stop in any time we are open to get signed up. An adult will need to sign your registration form. If you need us to email it just contact us. We have so many fun things planned for the summer. Keep watching our page for more information on each event!

Getting ready for this cozy overcast afternoon with some relaxing tea and wonderful company!Ladies Tea Time is today at ...
05/19/2026

Getting ready for this cozy overcast afternoon with some relaxing tea and wonderful company!

Ladies Tea Time is today at 2 PM! see everyone soon!

Another fun and exciting update for Summer Reading that we just canโ€™t wait to shareโ€ฆ โ˜€๏ธ๐ŸดSave the date and come meet Scoo...
05/16/2026

Another fun and exciting update for Summer Reading that we just canโ€™t wait to shareโ€ฆ โ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿด

Save the date and come meet Scooter on July 8 at 10 AM in our very own backyard! We have so many amazing programs, activities, and surprises planned for this summer, and we canโ€™t wait to enjoy them with our community.

Donโ€™t forget ,Summer Reading Packet Pickups begin may 20th! Be sure to stop by the library and get ready for an unforgettable summer of reading and fun.

More Fresh stories hit the shelves today! โ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿ“š
05/15/2026

More Fresh stories hit the shelves today! โ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿ“š

Our next adult craft day is Friday, June 5th at 1pm!see everyone then and happy Friday !
05/15/2026

Our next adult craft day is Friday, June 5th at 1pm!

see everyone then and happy Friday !

Address

416 S Buchanan Street
Monroe, IA
50170

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 12pm - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 12pm - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 12pm

Telephone

(641) 259-3065

Website

https://www.monroe.lib.ia.us/events

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