The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $974,978 to improve the health and wellness of the rural workforce in four Arkansas counties that currently experience higher rates of chronic diseases, health risk factors and other health disparities. (more…)

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

Monticello and Drew Central students are out of school, UAM is in session.

The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) awarded $2,660,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to the Arkansas State Library (ASL) (more…)

The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas elected new officers at its recent meeting, and C.C. “Cliff” Gibson III, of Monticello, will serve as chairman of the 10-member board for the upcoming year. (more…)

The Travel Club sponsored by group leader Eva Arrington in conjunction with Education First Tours for students will be traveling July 2022 for 9 days to Ireland, England, and Wales. (more…)

For 27 years, the McGehee Men’s Club Oyster Supper has provided our community the opportunity to come together and fellowship with family and friends.  (more…)

The Cattlemans meeting, scheduled for tonight has been postponed.

Due to rain, the march will become a parade.  It will process from the library to Jordan Park.

Participants will meet at 9 am and leave at 10 am, then hold the program under the pavilion.

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