The Monroe Public Library building will be closed indefinitely, from 7:00 PM on Thursday, November 12, due to increased coronavirus activity in our community.

For assistance, please give us a call at 608-328-7010 or chat with us during our staffed hours:
  • Monday & Tuesday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Wednesday & Thursday 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Curbside Service

We are providing contactless curbside service where our staff puts materials into your trunk. We will assign you an appointment with a 15 minute window. Pull into one of the marked spots in our parking lot and call the phone number on the sign. Show your library card or ID to the staff member through your closed driver-side window and open your trunk. No additional assistance is available curbside.

Curbside Service is available during our staffed hours. Call or chat with us to request items and to set up an appointment. Pedestrians and bicyclists are welcome.

Document Service

Document Service appointments are available curbside during our staffed hours for basic copy, scan, fax and printing services. Call or chat with us to set up an appointment. Pedestrians and bicyclists are welcome. You must wear a mask to receive this service.

This is a Curbside service. Staff will assist you outside the building.

Copy, scan and fax
You bring the paper documents, and we will assist. 
  • Scanning documents is free of charge. Scans are delivered to you by email.
  • Copies are $.15/page for B&W and $.30/page for color.
  • Faxes are $1.00 per page with a $5.00 maximum charge and a ten page limit.
  • Payment must be in the form of a check (with driver’s license), credit card, or exact change for jobs under $1.00.
Print 
Use your device to print materials through the PrinterOn app or the mobile printing website. Limited assistance may be provided by phone or chat. This document has more information about mobile printing.
  • Prints are $.15/page for B&W and $.30/page for color.
  • Payment must be in the form of a check (with driver’s license), credit card, or exact change for jobs under $1.00.

Reference Service

Reference Service is available during our staffed hours. Call or chat with us to consult with a team member about your questions or to request materials.

Requesting Items

You can request materials in several ways:

Request via LINKcat:
  • Search for items in the catalog
  • Look for Monroe holdings
  • Place holds like usual
When you get the hold notification, call us for a Curbside Appointment.

​Request via Phone or Chat:
Request via Curbside Request Form:
  • Fill out the form here.
  • We will choose items for you based on your answers.
  • Then, we will call you to schedule a Curbside Appointment.

Returning Items

The bookdrop is open, and you may return items at your convenience. Please hold onto any oversized items. Returned items are held in quarantine, and may remain on your record for several days after you return the items.
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Safety Measures

Staff will wear masks, regularly wash hands, and use sanitizer.
Curbside Service is contactless. You should stay in your car, and staff will place bagged materials in your trunk.
Inside the library, returned materials will be quarantined before check-in.