News & Updates

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American Heart Association provides blood pressure kits at Southeast Arkansas Regional libraries to support rural health

New initiative targets high hypertension rates in the state and across the country

Library Staff and Clearwater Paper Corporation Staff Check Presentation

McGehee Branch Library Receives Charitable Giving Grant

The McGehee Branch Library was awarded with the Charitable Giving Grant from Clearwater Paper Corporation for the purchase of an AWE Early Literacy Learning Station. AWE Learning Stations are an innovative, all-in-one digital learning solution designed specifically for children.

Grand Opening and Dedication for StoryWalk® at Monticello Branch Library

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Monticello Branch Manager Named Hometown Hero

In a time when public spaces are being reimagined to meet the needs of the modern world, Shannon Rodriguez is quietly transforming her corner of Monticello into something extraordinary.

Scam Alert for Overdue Library Materials

The Southeast Arkansas Regional Library is alerting patrons to a potential scam email. The email may appear official, but it is not. The fraudulent email is a known scam requesting payment for an overdue copy of ‘The Da Vinci Code’ or another title.

Monticello Branch Adds Square Payments

NEW AT MONTICELLO BRANCH LIBRARY! You can now swipe, dip, or pay by phone! We now accept CashApp, Apple Pay, Google Pay, JCB, and more! There is still a $1.00 service charge for all card transactions.

New Mural in Children's Department at Monticello Branch

Branch manager and Clearwater Paper's Local Charitable Giving Committee holding grant check for $5,311.

Dumas Library Receives Grant from Clearwater Paper

The Dumas Library received a grant from Clearwater Paper’s Charitable Giving Program to purchase a new Literacy Station for children ages 3-12.

SEARLibrary Wins ALA Award

SEARLibrary Wins 2024 Celebrate Literacy Agent in Literacy Award from Arkansas Literary Association

Arkansas Muralist Completes Library Themed Mural

Artist biography for Erin Ashcraft, Monticello native and painter of a library-themed mural.

Arkansas State Library & SEARLibrary host Author Event

On August 5th, SEARLibrary & the Arkansas State Library hosted the Arkansas Center for the Book's program "If All Arkansas Read the Same Book" at the Monticello Branch Library.