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Due to recent news about the coronavirus in Iowa and recommendations from state and federal agencies, the library has been closed since Monday, March 17th for the safety of our patrons and staff. Due dates for items currently checked out have been extended to April 13th. All meetings and programs at the library have been canceled or postponed. At this time, we do not know when we will reopen. We will continue to monitor the situation in Iowa and make an announcement once it is deemed safe to reopen the facilities. 
Library staff is still available for limited assistance.  Contact us:
Don't have access to the Internet? Our WiFi is on 24/7 and we have boosted the signal to make it stronger in the parking lot.If you do use our WiFi, please be sure to maintain social distancing and use it inside your vehicle.  Connect to the Monticello Library FREE network.
Here are some reliable resources for information on COVID-19:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) https://www.cdc.gov
COVID-19 in Iowa (State of Iowa resources): https://coronavirus.iowa.gov/
With the increased demand for digital materials while the library is closed, BRIDGES has increased borrowing limits to 5 items at a time.    The State Library of Iowa & Monticello Public Library have also shifted funding to purchase additional titles to reduce wait times. Once you are finished with a title, go into your bookshelf and return the item to help reduce wait times.
The BRIDGES homepage features titles that are available with no waiting.  You can also choose to search the website, OVERDRIVE and LIBBY apps for items currently available. 
Magazines are always available as well.  New to BRIDGES?  Here is the Overdrive help page
CLICK HERE FOR A LIST OF RECENTLY ADDED TITLES

 Penny and Michelle will be sharing video
storytimes in our private facebook group. 
Join Story Time @ MPL here

While the library building may be closed, our online library is always available:

Bridges:Iowa's eLibrary - eBooks, eAudiobooks, magazines, and a few videos
Monticello Express Digital Archives - From 1865-2019 search every issue.
Brainfuse: HelpNow -Personalized homework help (including live tutors) and practice courses for tests like the ACT/SAT 
Brainfuse:JobNow- Assistance in resume/cover letter preparation
Brainfuse: VetNow- Support for veterans and their families
Transparent Language: Learn to read, speak and write over 100 languages
TumbleBook Library - Over 1100 titles for grades K-6, with animated, talking picture books, read-along chapter books, National Geographic videos and graphic Novels.
TeenBookCloud - A collection of eBooks perfect for your middle school & high school aged student.  Graphic Novels, Enhanced Novels, eBooks, classic literature, National Geographic videos, audiobooks.
TumbleMath.Com -TumbleMath is the most comprehensive collection of math picture books you will find and quizzes.
RomanceBookCloud - More than 1700 romance eBooks, always available.
Credo Reference-Tool for research, homework, and other reference needs
Gale Resources-Contains magazine articles, both current and past, for research and learning needs
Books and Authors- Find the perfect book! Use lists created by librarians, Read-A-Like Wizard, create personal reading lists, join online book clubs, and write your own book reviews too!
I am sure we have all heard or said this in the recent weeks.  The library is constantly adding websites to this list as they come available.  From virtual museum tours to TED talks, art to history to math, puppet shows and plays, authors reading their books and illustrators demonstrating their drawing techniques, there is something for everyone.
Just for FUN!!
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Click the image to the left to download our book bingo!
Harry Potter Wizarding world at home
Harry Potter: The history of Magic
Iowa Department of Education

Online word search puzzles

Online jigsaw puzzles

Breakout box at home
Monticello Reads
Would you be interested in joining us for an online book discussion featuring the author Heather Gudenkauf? 
Email michelleturnis@monticello.lib.ia.us, text 319-820-2859 or message us on Facebook.
Date has not been set for this yet.
Start planning your Summer Excursions & Vacations Now!
Many locations are currently closed due to COVID-19. 
Please check websites for each attraction before making your reservation
Available to Jones County Residents
Can be reserved up to 90 days prior to your trip
Dates for June became available in March.
July dates become available in April
August Dates become available in July
Check Dates & Reserve your pass now!
May  Programs
at this time these programs are still on the schedule but that may change with guidance from the city, county and state
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Ross & Elizabeth Baty Monticello Public Library

205 E. Grand St., Monticello, IA  52310
PH. 319-465-3354  FAX  319-465-4587

Library Hours
Monday-Thursday 9am-7pm
Friday  9am-6pm      Saturday  9am-1pm
Sunday - Closed

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