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What to Read After Watching 'Stranger Things'
Finished watching 'Stranger Things' but not finished with the eerie 1980s vibe? We have some suggestions of books from our collection.
Monroe County Public Library
4 days ago1 min read


Your Library Has You Covered for New Year’s Resolutions
The Monroe County Public Library has lots of ways to help you reach your New Year's Resolutions - at no cost.
Monroe County Public Library
Dec 22, 20255 min read


Live Longer Through Books
A 2016 study found book readers live an average 23 months longer than non-book readers - we've got lots of suggestions to help you read your way to a longer life!
Monroe County Public Library
Dec 2, 20251 min read


Best Adult Books of 2025
Adult books in our collection that have appeared in 2025 best lists.
Monroe County Public Library
Nov 26, 20251 min read


What Do I Read Next?
Wondering what to read next? We have a lot of ways to help with that, in person and on line.
Monroe County Public Library
Oct 1, 20252 min read


Welcome to Freegal Music
Get ad-free, unlimited streaming music with Freegal.
Monroe County Public Library
Sep 24, 20252 min read


Welcome to Kanopy
Get ad-free streaming from Kanopy, with a selection of more than 30,000 films and TV shows.
Monroe County Public Library
Sep 9, 20252 min read


BOOK BINGO – FALL EDITION
Big Pine Book Bingo Join us this Fall at the Big Pine Key Library for Book Bingo! Just complete 5 squares up, down, across, or...
Monroe County Public Library
Aug 15, 20251 min read


NEW! We now have a Kids' Catalog
Feed your budding bookworm, encourage a reluctant reader or pile up the picture books for story time at home with our new Kids' Catalog.
Monroe County Public Library
Aug 4, 20251 min read


Reel Recs
Films and TV shows from the Monroe County Public Library collection, recommended by Library staff.
Monroe County Public Library
Jul 25, 202525 min read


It's Jane Austen's World - And We're Still Living In It
The library has a wealth of books by, about and inspired by Jane Austen. We also have video adaptions of her works, a Great Courses series on her work and life and much more. We invite you to explore and have fun.
Monroe County Public Library
Jul 10, 20252 min read


Welcome to Libby
With the Libby app, you can borrow eBooks, eAudiobooks, digital magazines and more from the Monroe County Public Library.
Monroe County Public Library
Jul 8, 20252 min read


Free Your Music Streaming from Ads and Fees with Freegal
Freegal Music offers unlimited, ad-free streaming and a choice of more than 18 million songs.
Monroe County Public Library
Jul 8, 20251 min read


Big Library Read: 'The Storyteller's Death'
From July 17–31, library card holders in the Florida Keys can enjoy The Storyteller’s Death by Ann Dávila Cardinal as an ebook and audiobook without waitlists or holds through the Libby app.
Monroe County Public Library
Jun 24, 20252 min read


Recommended Reads for Toddlers to Teens
The Sunshine State Readers Award program puts together lists of books for young readers of different ages.
Monroe County Public Library
May 19, 20251 min read


Shelf Help
These are books from our collection our library staff loved - and hope you will, too.
Monroe County Public Library
May 8, 202516 min read


Stream Smarter: Kanopy is Free with your Library Card
Two newly added collections, of British Cinema & TV and Kanopy Favorites, offer unlimited plays.
Monroe County Public Library
May 7, 20251 min read


Big Library Read: 'Uncommon Measure'
Get Uncommon Measure as an eBook or eAudiobook on Libby, with no waitlists and no holds, May 15-29.
Monroe County Public Library
May 7, 20251 min read


Recommended Rom-com Reads
Ready for a little light reading - or need a book to pass the time before you can get the new Emily Henry title?
Monroe County Public Library
Apr 15, 20251 min read


What to Read if You're Watching 'Wolf Hall: The Mirror & The Light'
Want to learn more about the treacherous court of English King Henry VIII? Here are some books that can help.
Monroe County Public Library
Mar 28, 20252 min read
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