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    Enjoy an Afternoon with Indiana Authors

    Join us to meet and converse with a variety of authors about their work, life, and what inspires them!

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    Would you like to be among the first to know what new books, DVDs, and CDs have been added to the Monticello Public Library collection? Sign-up using your email to receive weekly newsletters about new materials. From this newsletter, you can explore the variety of genres and then be directed to the library's catalog to place a hold on the item.
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    Hang on to your hats because the MUTPL has a great new app that will help you log the books your read.     It's super easy to use!  And once you have signed up you can invite your friends to share what you have read.  Add all your kids to  your account and more.   1,000 book before Kindergarten, Summer Reading, Book Clubs and more can be tracked here.

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    Would you like to pick up materials without coming in the library? Use our Curbside Service to request up to 10 items for curbside pick up.

    You can browse our online catalog and see what materials we have available to borrow. Contact the library to reserve your items and receive a pick up time at 574-583-2665 and 574-583-2665 ext 3312.
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    Evergreen Holds and Transits

    Our library staff thank you for your patience over the last couple months with the extra-long wait times for hold items coming in from around the state! The Indiana State Library has decided to terminate their contract with the new courier system and return to using the previous courier. This means that we will soon be returning to the reliable and speedy interlibrary loan service.

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    Forensic Fun
    3:00pm - 4:00pm
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    Well-Read Book Club
    10:30am - 11:30am
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    2:00pm - 4:00pm
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    2:00pm - 3:00pm
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    5:00pm - 8:00pm
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    6:00pm - 7:00pm
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    Baby/Toddler Storytime
    10:00am - 11:00am
    Scary Story Contest
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    Storytime @ Blue Stem Nature Center
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    9:30am - 3:30pm
    S.T.E.M. SATURDAY FREE PLAY
    12:00pm - 1:03pm
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    3:30pm - 4:30pm
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    Lastest Library News

    03 September 2023

    Our library staff thank you for your patience over the last couple months with the extra-long wait times for hold items coming in from around the state! The Indiana State Library has decided to terminate their contract with the new courier system and return to using the previous courier. This means that we will soon be returning to the reliable and speedy interlibrary loan service.

    This transition will take some time though and is something that is going to have a significant, but ideally temporary, impact on Evergreen item transits and holds. All deliveries will be suspended from September 1st-September 11th as they transition. At that time deliveries are expected to resume, but it may take a couple of weeks to get things caught up completely.

    What does that mean for Monticello-Union Township Public Library (MUTPL) patrons?

    You may see items in your account that say "in transit" or "waiting for item" for multiple weeks, particularly if these are items that you have requested from libraries other than MUTPL. Holds will not be able to be placed on items owned by other Evergreen Indiana libraries until September 18th. This will give the courier time to clean up the backlog.

    Should you cancel your pending holds?

    We do not recommend this. Canceling holds could cause you to wait longer for items because it will move you to the end of the line. While you are waiting for your holds, remember that you can also look for digital material on Hoopla, Libby, and Kanopy.

    We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience during this time!

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    20 September 2023

    The Monticello-Union Township Public Library is excited to present our first Meet the Authors event on Saturday, September 30th from 2 pm - 4 pm. We will have local and Indiana authors set up in the main part of the library to present their books for patrons to explore, discuss with the authors, and receive autographs.

    Attending authors: 

    Rob Harrell - Author/Illustrator - Special Presentation 2:30 pm
    Nan Reinhardt - Romance author
    Bill Madden - Historical author
    Dorothy Salvo Benson - Paranormal author
    Liz Flaherty - Romance author
    Matthew Barron - Paranormal author
    Kenneth Woods - KennyFresh - Poetry author - Special Presentation from 12 pm - 1:30 pm- For all ages
    Ben Avery - Comic Book author

    Special presentations:

    Poet Kenneth L Woods or KennyFresh author of the book Equilibrium will present Paint with Words an all-ages program from 12 pm - 1:30 pm. He has performed in the Midwest as well as in various states throughout the U.S. His well-traveled experience as a child, Hawaii born with naval parents, influenced his ability to adapt, refocus, and reconnect. Ironically, that is what his writing service and performance art company, Refresherpoint, is all about… refreshing perspectives through the power of words, language, and art.

    Woods spoken word has traveled also and has been featured at an international conference in Athens, Greece. You may have experienced his poetry on the radio, through televised collaborative performances, or in person at a range of award-winning venues, non-profit organizations, and academic institutions. You can read more about Kenneth Woods' work on his website

    Our second presentation will be at 2:30 pm, with author and illustrator Rob Harrell. Harrell wrote and drew the syndicated daily comic strip Big Top through 2007 and currently creates the long-running strip Adam@Home.

    He also wrote and illustrated the graphic novel Monster on the Hill, published by Top Shelf and Life of Zara, published by Dial Books for Young Readers. Harrell also wrote the funny and heartfelt book Wink, a story of Ross Maloy, a seventh-grader dealing with a horrible diagnosis and cancer treatments – all while trying to just blend in and survive middle school.

    As an illustrator, Harrell has worked with clients including Mad, Simon and Schuster, American Greetings, Time, Inc. and Volkswagen. His figurative paintings have been shown in solo shows in San Francisco, Austin and Indianapolis.

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