ON THE MISSISSIPPI MONTICELLO COMMUNITY GUIDE 2024
Library programs educate and entertain
The Monticello Public Library is a branch of the Great River Regional Library System , which is based in St . Cloud .
Located near the Monticello Community Center at 200 W . Sixth St ., the library ’ s is open 10 a . m . to 7 p . m . Monday , noon to 7 p . m . Tuesday , 10 a . m . to 7 p . m . Wednesday , noon to 7 p . m . Thursday , 10 a . m . to 5 p . m . Friday and 10 a . m . to 2 p . m . Saturday . It is closed on Sunday .
The Monticello Public Library hosts numerous weekly activities for children , families , adults and senior citizens .
For its youngest patrons , the library hosts regularly scheduled events such as Family Fun Storytime .
Two therapy dogs , Willow and Desi , also make regular stops at the library , with the aim of helping children read .
There are events geared towards teenagers , as well , and ongoing programs for all ages , like Take & Make Tuesdays .
An adult book club meets the second Wednesday of each month , with plenty of lively discussion and coffee .
Patrons of the Monticello Public Library have access to more than 1 million items from the 32 Great River branch libraries . All that is needed to access these items is a library
card issued by the Great River Regional Library system . Patrons have access to books , DVDs , music CDs , audiobooks , and magazines .
The Great River Regional Library can be searched using the system ’ s online catalog . Patrons can reserve titles and have them delivered to the Monticello Public Library — usually within three days .
The library system also has an extensive digital library on its website ( www . griver . org ) where eBooks and audiobooks can be downloaded .
The Monticello Public Library ’ s catalogs , services , and calendar of events can be found online ( www . griver . org ) as well . On the website one will find monthly calendars full of all the library activities . Books , DVDs , CDs , and other library matertails can be seached on this website , as well .
Volunteers are a key part of keeping the library running smoothly . The library is always seeking volunteers and has volunteer applications available during business hours .
For more information , visit the library online at https :// griver . org / locations / monticello or call 763-295-2322 .
19 | MONTICELLO | Community Guide 2024