Monroe Public Library

About Monroe Public Library

The townspeople of Monroe voted to establish a free public library in 1895 when the State of NH offered aid in the form of $100 worth of books. In 1932 the recently vacated No. 1 Village School was granted to the library trustees for use as the town library. The Monroe Public Library has been in the same location on Plains Road ever since. Much work was done to transform the interior from classroom to library in 1932 and another renovation was done in the late 1950’s. Other work has been done over the years, but the building remains largely the same as it was nearly 70 years ago.

A modern library doesn’t just consist of a building with books inside though. Of course there are still reading materials, but the library now offers a wide range of resources, services and programming. There are comfortable spaces to gather for meetings or to play games, talk with neighbors over coffee, and have play dates. The library is a community hub; a place where all are welcome!