MONROE PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS

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* SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT:

Public libraries are receiving requests about how to contribute aid to Haiti. Two organizations that rate large numbers of charities on various factors including use of funds are CharityWatch.org (also found on the homepage of the American Institute of Philanthropy) and CharityNavigator.org. Both sites provide links to highly rated charity organizations that are currently engaged in or planning relief efforts in Haiti. If you need assistance in accessing these or other resources that identify or evaluate charities, ask a librarian at Monroe Public Library or another public library.

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Monroe Public Library Director Opening

~~Due to the pending retirement of the Monroe Public Library Director, the Monroe Public Library is taking applications for a new Library Director.  For a full announcement of the position, including position requirements and application procedures, go to Monroe Public Library Director Opening.

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Monroe Public Library

Resource of the Month

~~Monroe Public Library now offers WORLD BOOK ONLINE to patrons with a library card from a library within South Central Library System. 

    Five WORLD BOOK sites take you to WORLD BOOK information categories that you choose, including World Book Kids, World Book Student, World Book Advanced, World Book Discover, a Spanish language site Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos, and Digital Libraries. To access WORLD BOOK Online, click on the WORLD BOOK logo above.

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Facebook and Twitter

~~The Monroe Public Library is now on Facebook and Twitter.  Be sure to check us out there.

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~~Be sure to check out RECENTLY ACQUIRED DVDS that are now available at the Monroe Public Library.

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~~Monroe Public Library now has over 100 wii games for patron check out.  If you don't see the wii game you are looking for, ask a librarian. To see a sample of wii games available at Monroe Public library go to Wii GAMES.   You may also find the particular game you are interested in under the name of the game on the LINKcat online catalog. Want to use one of the wii games at a group meeting and need a wii console?   The Library also can check out a wii console for 3 days for group use to patrons with a library card from a library in the South Central Library System.  The console may be requested at the Circulation Desk or Reference Desk.

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~~The LINKcat online catalog provides lists of popular, highly recommended, and award winning books.  To go directly to the lists from this website, click BEST SELLERS AND AWARDS. 

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~~The ongoing Monroe Public Library Book Club meets every Third Tuesday in the Library from 7:00-8:00 p.m. and is open to everyone 16 years of age or older.   To learn more about this month's selection, other books selected for future discussions, and when and where to pick up a copy for reading, go to MONROE PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOK CLUB . 

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~~The Monroe Public Library offers FREE HIGH-SPEED WIRELESS INTERNET CONNECTIONS on both patron access PC's and laptops.   Feel free to bring in your own laptop or check out one of the library laptops for in-library use.