Monticello Live

It is that time again! After a successful contest in 2021, Friends of the Monticello Branch Library is hosting our 2nd Annual Poetry Contest.

Six divisions from the kindergarten through adult.

Children who cannot write may dictate their poem to be printed, written legibly, or typed.

Each entrant may submit up to three poems of no more than 20 lines on any subject, and in any style except concrete (shape poems) or black out poems provided that the content of the poem is not vulgar or offensive, does not employ profanity, and is the original, individual work of the entrant that can be appreciated by all ages and backgrounds.

Poems should not have identifiers to (accommodate blind judging) but be accompanied by the name, age, and adult contact information on a cover page for submission(s).

Submit using form located on the Monticello Library Facebook page from February 9th through March 31^st

Click Here For Form

(more…)

SEARL has more almost 20,000 visitors each month across nine locations. More than 9,000 items cross our desks and almost 2,000 people attend programs every month. That translates into a lot of personal interactions by many, many people, every day we are open. (more…)

The library would like to invite you to celebrate Mardi Gras with us! We will be creating floats on February 24th at 5 pm. Families and individuals are invited to sign-up for this event! It is FREE and we will have all the supplies needed to create unique floats! Then on February 25th we will celebrate with a parade through the library and garden. We invite the public to participate in making this special for the children who design floats. Stop by the library by 5:30 pm on Tuesday to cheer them on!

The Monticello Branch Library collected sweaters and other winter clothing items during the month of November as part of the nation wide charity event inspired by the beloved Mr. Rodgers of Mr. Rodgers’ Neighborhood on PBS.

During the sweater drive, the library was able to collect 75 items to be given out through various charity organizations who help clothe adults and children in the Monticello and Drew County area. Thank you to every one who participated and brought in items, we look forward to holing this event again next year!