Library Services and Resources
The Monson Free Library has a variety of services and resources to help make your life easier! Services that we offer:
- Museum Passes for The Springfield Museum, The Holyoke Children's Museum, The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, The Norman Rockwell Museum, MASS MoCA & Massachusetts ParksPass
- "The Library @ Your Door" free delivery service to Monson residents unable to get to the library. Any book, books on tape or CD, and magazines delivered right to your doorstep once a month! This service is open to anyone who cannot get to the library due to long or short-term health concerns, physical issues or pregnancy.
- Local History Area: filled with vital records, local family histories and other genealogy resources plus a microfilm reader
- High-speed Internet access
- Wireless Internet access
- Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint software
- Laser printer
- Fax machine
- Copy machine
- On-line subscription databases
Sylvia DeSantis Meeting Room:
It is the aim of the Monson Free Library and Reading Room Association to have the Sylvia DeSantis Meeting Room available for community groups, organizations, for profit organizations and individuals, agencies whose intent and purpose is that of providing educational, cultural, intellectual, or charitable activities subject to the rules and regulations established by the Monson Free Library Board of Directors. The use of the Sylvia DeSantis Meeting Room does not constitute an endorsement of an organization's policies or beliefs.
click here for the Meeting Room rules or here for the Meeting Room Application.
Monson 250th Anniversary
Historical Monson Displays
The Monson Free Library is proud to host a revolving year-long display highlighting notable Monson people in honor of the 250th anniversary of the town taking place this year.
Monson native, Dr. Richard LaFond has dedicated countless hours to researching Monson residents and Monson Academy alum. Many names will be familiar but many may be unknown to residents today. Do you know who performed the first operation to remove gallstones? Who was Monson’s connection to the Kennedy family? Or which Monson Academy teacher was the first woman to hold a U.S. Cabinet position? Visit the library throughout the year to get answers to these questions!
Story of Monson Available at the Library
The Story of Monson by Mary Reed Newland originally printed in 1960 to celebrate the town’s bicentennial has now been reprinted to commemorate 250th anniversary of Monson. This new version contains a dedication to the author by her son, James Newland.
Mary Newland wrote this for the children of Monson so they may have an appreciation for their history. We hope by re-introducing this treasure all residents may get that chance once again.
This book is available at the Library for $5.00 each. Proceeds will benefit the library where Mary spent much time entertaining children with her magical story hours.
