Monroe Library expands programs and seeks volunteers; board outlines background‑check plan
Director Shelly Monroe outlined expanded programming — a Halloween "Scary Story Open Mic," story time and STEM sessions nearing capacity, and a larger summer reading schedule — and the board agreed volunteers must complete background checks; Vice‑Chair Jennifer Nackowski volunteered and Council Member Erica Sirrine shared a background‑check vendor option.
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Monroe City Library Director Shelly Monroe briefed the board on Oct. 13 about upcoming and ongoing programs and the need for volunteers and background checks. The library will host a "Scary Story Open Mic Night" from 5–7 p.m. to align with Main Street trick‑or‑treating; Dixie Christopherson, the high school drama teacher, and drama students will participate. Upstairs activities will include games and story time; donuts will be served outdoors. Vice‑Chair Jennifer Nackowski volunteered to help; the board emphasized that all volunteers must complete background checks.
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