Programming

We’re moving back!

The Monticello-Union Township Public Library is excited to announce our plans to move back to our original location.

In order to start this process, we will cut back operating hours and limit services November 17th - 26th.

*Patrons will be able to print, copy, fax, use the computer, pick up holds, and checkout available materials.

Please forgive us for the inconvenience as we will be packing materials during this time.*

The library will be closed for Veterans Day and Thanksgiving

November 11th & November 27th to 29th.

Hours of operation for November 17th - 26th:

Monday - 9 AM to 12 PM

Tuesday - 2 PM to 7 PM

Wednesday - 9 AM to 12 PM

Thursday - 2 PM to 7 PM

Friday - 9 AM to 12 PM

Saturday - CLOSED

Sunday - CLOSED

***The library will officially close on December 1st to start moving materials to the original site.***

Due dates will be extended to January 10th. Our digital catalogues through Libby, Hoopla, and Kanopy will continue to be available during the closure.

We have a tentative date scheduled for opening in January with a special grand opening planned and will be announced later. The library staff and board are very appreciative of the support and understanding from our community. We look forward to serving you in 2026!

Creative Writing Club

November 4th @ 6 pm

Join us for our Creative Writing Club! Join the group as we talk about the art of writing and share tips and tricks for getting what's in your brain onto the page! Open to all skill levels! Meet us at White County United Way at 402 Tioga Road in Monticello!

Veterans Day Closure

November 11th

The Library is closed in observance of Veterans Day. While the library building is closed, our digital collection is always available! Visit Hoopla, Libby, Kanopy, and more with your library card for free E-Books, Movies, TV Shows, Magazines, and much more! ---> www.monticello.lib.in.us

November Friends of MUTPL

Book Sale

November 13th

from 9 am to 4 pm

November 14th

from 9am to 4 pm

Join the Friends of MUTPL for their book sale on November 13th & 14 from 9 am to 4 pm both days. They will host the book sale at their temporary location (1017 O'Connor Blvd) at the old Ivy Tech location in room 107.

Creative Writing Club

November 18th @ 6 pm

Join us for our Creative Writing Club! Join the group as we talk about the art of writing and share tips and tricks for getting what's in your brain onto the page! Open to all skill levels! Meet us at White County United Way at 402 Tioga Road in Monticello!

Thanksgiving Holiday Closure November 27th to 29th

The Library is closed in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday. While the library building is closed, our digital collection is always available! Visit Hoopla, Libby, Kanopy, and more with your library card for free E-Books, Movies, TV Shows, Magazines, and much more! ---> www.monticello.lib.in.us

Check out our Beanstack reading challenges!

Kids

Ends December 31st

Read any 20 books during the month of November & December. Get a unique book ornament for completing when the library reopens! Bonus Grand Prizes for more winners!!!

Prizes: Horton Hears a Who Plush, Axolotl puppet, Giraffe's Can't Dance plush, Pokemon plush, Clifford plush, and If you give a Mouse a Cookie plush.

Teens

Ends December 31st

“The Hunger Games,” by Suzanne Collins, “Divergent,” by Veronica Roth, and “Uglies,” by Scott Westerfield are all examples of Dystopian books you might’ve heard about before. Dystopian is a genre of fiction that usually follows a future or a society that is deeply flawed, even though it might look perfect from the outside.

This Beanstack challenges you to read 5 books that are of the dystopian genre. A list of possible books will be provided at the end of this description, but feel free to read books that are not on the list. This challenge will also have a few optional activities to earn you more tickets.

Adults

Ends November 30th

Fall brings crisp, new beginnings and all things cozy!

Fall into a great book this season and log your reading to earn badges throughout the challenge. 

To complete, just read and log 300 minutes (5 hours) of reading! After completion, stop by the Library and grab your prizes - a literary themed notebook and leather book mark!

Beanstack

Download the Beanstack app and connect with the Monticello-Union Township Public Library to complete reading challenges, earn tickets and badges, and enter raffles for prizes! This app allows patrons a unique way to track their reading and complete our Summer Reading program! Keep an eye out on the app for other reading challenges throughout the year!

Kanopy

Your Library has a new streaming service - Kanopy!

Kanopy is an on-demand streaming video platform for public libraries and universities that offers films, documentaries, and TV Series. You can access Kanopy with your library card through a web browser, or the Kanopy app! Download and log in using your library card number and pin. 

OverDrive/Libby

Borrow and read free ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines from your library using your phone or tablet.It’s easy to get started―all you need is a library card!

Hoopla

Hoopla is a groundbreaking digital media service offered by your local public library that allows you to borrow movies, music, audiobooks, ebooks, comics, and TV shows to enjoy on your computer, tablet, or phone – and even your TV!

Inspire

Inspire is where you can access academic resources for all school ages from K-12 and college. Learn a language with Rosetta Stone, create a resume, explore Genealogy, and take practice tests for career and college exams.