1999 to now: A library in the making

As the Monticello Library officially opened its doors, lines of visitors and overflowing parking lots were visible in Monticello Commons. The Monticello Library received 3,098 visitors on its opening day, Sunday, Aug. 5. Although the Johnson County Library was anticipated to receive many visitors, the turn out on opening day was still surprising to community relations coordinator Christopher Leitch. “For the past month or so people wil...

  From the sleek, modern design of Monticello Library, it may not be apparent that the library’s roots go back nearly 20 years. From an concept proposed in 1999, the Monticello Library project was placed on hold for over 15 years until construction finally began. However, despite constant funding obstacles and difficult design choices during the library’s development, both library emplo...

As you walk through the newly opened doors of the Monticello library and take your first look around you will undoubtedly see technology almost everywhere you look. The new technology at the Monticello library has given the community a high-tech workplace with new computers, fast Wi-Fi and a new book checkout system that have lead to a more attentive staff. The technology at the Monticello libr...

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There’s more to the new Monticello Library than the many shelves of books, rows of Mac computers and friendly librarians. The library plans to offer several programs targeting teens that it hopes will generate even more public interest in the future. The library will start offering programs in September including storytime for children and families, a visit from Traci Sorell author of We are ...

Within the sleek, modern walls and floor-to-ceiling glass windows of the Monticello Library, the entire community will find a welcoming atmosphere and plethora of features designed to accommodate their needs. According to sophomore Zachary Botkin, members of the community have been eagerly awaiting the library. “[The library had] a really great atmosphere with so many people excited for the ...