Monroe Iowa Public Library

09/04/2026

Adult Creative Workshop is back! 🎨

Another wonderful afternoon where crafting was all the buzz! 🐝 We loved seeing everyone’s final creations, hearing the laughter, and spending the afternoon together.

Thank you to everyone who joined us! We can’t wait for the next on October 2nd!

09/04/2026

We will be closed on Monday for Labor Day. Visit us tomorrow and Tuesday regular hours. Have a safe holiday!

09/04/2026

Today is the day adult crafts return. Join us at 1 for this awesome craft!

Join us for a fun day of creativity as we create a beautiful 3D wall canvas using paint, pinecones, and tree stems.

08/31/2026

At the Library This Week
We have a couple of things happening at the library this week, and we’d love to see you!

Wednesday, September 2
Library Board Meeting 4:15 PM

Friday, September 4
Adult Creative Workshop is back!

Join us for a fun day of creativity as we create a beautiful 3D wall canvas using paint, pinecones, and tree stems.

08/31/2026

Another successful fundraiser for the Friends of the Monroe Iowa Public Library building community campaign for the 4-season solarium expansion! 💙

We are so incredibly grateful for the support from our amazing community and are especially excited to share that Blue Hen Bakery is our first business donation toward this project!

We couldn’t have thought of a better fundraiser or a better way to show what community support looks like than having Rachel and her bakery put together such a wonderful weekend for the library. The treats were amazing, but the generosity and support behind them meant even more.

Thank you, Rachel, for believing in this project and for giving so generously to help make it possible. And thank you to everyone who stopped by, made a purchase, shared our posts, or supported the fundraiser in any way.

Every bit of support brings us one step closer to bringing this incredible 4-season expansion to the Monroe Public Library and creating an even more welcoming space for everyone in our community.

We truly couldn’t do this without you! 💙📚

08/30/2026

Day two! 💙🥐

Blue Hen Bakery is open this morning and ready with all the yummy treats! And a big thank you to everyone who came out yesterday to grab some goodies and support the library. It was so sweet seeing our community show up for something that will benefit so many.

If you missed out yesterday, there’s still another chance to grab a treat today! 30% of this weekend’s proceeds are going toward the Monroe Public Library’s 4-season solarium expansion. 📚🌿

Thank you for continuing to show up for our library and our community! 💙

We are open! Today is the last day to come out and support the Monroe Iowa Public Library! Also, thank you so much to everyone who came by yesterday!! We really appreciate your support! You guys are awesome!!

304 W Sherman street, Monroe, IA 50170

08/29/2026

Saturday morning pickup at Blue Hen Bakery🥖🤎

We can’t wait to make some yummy toast with the BEST sourdough! There’s just something extra special about picking up a treat from a local business and knowing you’re supporting someone in our own community.

If you grabbed some goodies this weekend, share your favorite moments below in the comments — whether it’s picking up your order, enjoying a special treat, or sharing it with someone you love! Let’s show Blue Hen Bakery a little community love. 🥰

And if you haven’t stopped by yet… there are still treats waiting for you!

P.S. We even ran into Mrs. V. while picking up our order! ❤️

Treats + sourdough + a good book… sounds like a pretty perfect weekend to us! 🥖📚🤎

08/28/2026

New books out on the shelves!

We may still have a little summer heat hanging around, but we’re already imagining those cozy reading days ahead. 🍂📖