All Union County residents, students and teachers in county schools, county property owners and business owners are eligible for free library cards. Also, anyone employed in Union County is eligible for a resident card with proof of employment.
If you live in Union County, all you need is a photo ID with your current local address preprinted on the card. Each child must be able to write his/her name and a parent or grandparent with a valid library card in good standing needs to verify the child’s address and take responsibility for the child. Teens 13–18 without a photo ID will need a parent to verify their address.
If you are not a Union County resident, but live in an adjacent county, you may purchase a non-resident library card for $45 per year.
You can click here to begin the registration process online.
Please remember to bring your library card with you on each visit to the library!
If you lose your library card, notify the library immediately so that your card can be cancelled. On your next visit, you may get a new card by presenting your photo ID and paying $1.
Any circulating item in the catalog may be reserved. When you reserve an item, it will be sent to your home library and you will be notified when it is available. You will have two days to pick up the reserved item. Most items can also be renewed one time if the item is not on hold for someone else.
Items may be renewed or reserved in person and by phone using your library card number or driver’s license number.
You can also create a Personal Identification Number (PIN) and use the online services to renew or reserve materials. You can create a PIN in person or by phone using your library card number or driver’s license number. Your PIN can be any combination of letters and/or numbers, up to eight characters. Make sure the pin is one you can remember because once it is entered into your account, library staff can’t access it.
Individuals who are unable to visit the library due to health conditions or lack of transportation may request home delivery of library materials. For more information or to sign up for homebound service, call the Monroe Library at 704-283-8184, extension 228. A library employee will ask you about your reading preferences and deliver selected materials once a month.
Library patrons may use the public computers. The internet can be accessed using Internet Explorer, Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox browsers. The following software is also available on public computers: Microsoft Word 2013, Microsoft Access 2013, Microsoft Excel 2013, Microsoft PowerPoint 2013, Microsoft Publisher 2013.
Patrons may print items for 25 cents per page for black and white copies, and 50 cents per page for color copies. Patrons are responsible for paying for all printed pages, even mistakes. Always use the “Print Preview” feature to view items before printing to avoid printing unnecessary pages and paying extra charges for mistakes.
A public scanner is available on one internet computer. Patrons may use CDs and flash drives on the library computers and access sound files by bringing their own headphones/ear buds. CDs, flash drives and ear buds are available to the public for purchase: CDs are $1, 4GB flash drives are $7 and ear buds are $2.
The Union County Public Library provides wireless access during normal operating hours as a public service. Pop-up blockers must be disabled for Wi-Fi use.
To access the library's wireless network, you need a laptop (or suitable PDA or other portable device) equipped with an 802.11 a, b, or g compatible wireless card. Some portable devices have a wireless card built in while others may require you to purchase a compatible card to plug into it. Installation of the card and its associated software will vary depending upon specific device, card and operating system.
The library's wireless network is open to the public and not password protected. The wireless network name is ”librarywifi." By logging on, you are agreeing to abide by all policies including the Internet Acceptable Use Policy and Wireless Access Policy.
There are no printers configured on the wireless network. To print, individuals will need to transfer files to removable media (e.g. flash drive, etc.) which can be used to print from the library’s public computers.
Wireless access is provided as a convenience to our patrons and guests and is provided as a best effort service. Library staff members are not able to provide technical assistance and assume no responsibility for laptop configurations, security or changes to data files resulting from connection to the library's network.
Overdue fines are assessed for items returned more than one day past the due date. Fines are assessed on library business days only.
Fine rates are as follows:
Payment can be made over the phone or in person during the library business hours.
Patrons are responsible for paying ALL overdue fines.
E-books do not accrue overdue fees.
If you are a self-published author and would like to donate a copy of your work to the Local Author Collection, please fill out the Local Author Collection Agreement and drop off a signed copy along with your book at any of the library’s locations. The agreement outlines conditions for the donation and additional details on the process for inclusion.
Please fill out our Suggest a Book form.
The Library Board is appointed by the Union County Board of Commissioners. Appointments are for two years. The Library Board sets policies for library services and makes recommendations for improving facilities.
Any meeting schedule changes will be shown on the calendar below or under Current Meetings and Events on the Union County website, unioncountync.gov .
If you are interested in serving on the Library Board, please submit an application to the Clerk to the Board of Commissioners. The application can be found at unioncountync.gov. Click on Government, then Boards and Committees, Boards and Committees Application. The application can be submitted online or printed and submitted by mail.
Current members of the Library Board are:
Mr. Gustavo Arévalo |
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Ms. Karen Bowman |
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Ms. Charlene Baucom |
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Ms. Valerie Gromlovits |
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Ms. Betsy Cullen |
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Ms. Amee Odom |
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Ms. Margi Sowden |
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Ms. Myra Helms |
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Ms. Renee Hottle |
Date |
Location |
Tuesday, February 21, 2017 |
Monroe Library (Hunley Room) |
Tuesday, March 21, 2017 |
Waxhaw Library Meeting Room |
Tuesday, April 18, 2017 |
Marshville Library Meeting Room |
Tuesday, May 16, 2017 |
Union West Library Meeting Room |
Tuesday, June 20, 2017 |
Monroe Library (Hunley Room) |
Tuesday, August 15, 2017 |
Monroe Library (Hunley Room) |
Tuesday, September 19, 2017 |
Monroe Library (Hunley Room) |
Tuesday, October 17, 2017 |
Monroe Library (Hunley Room) |
Tuesday, November 21, 2017 |
Monroe Library (Hunley Room) |
No meeting in December 2017 |
Nina Meadows
Division Director, Library
Email: nmeadows@unioncountync.gov
Lindsey Shuford
Assistant Division Director, Library
Email: lshuford@unioncountync.gov
Monroe Library 704-283-8184 ucpladministration@unioncountync.gov |
Children's Services childrens@unioncountync.gov |
Edwards Memorial Library 704-624-2828 marshville@unioncountync.gov |
Reference Services ucplref@unioncountync.gov |
Union West Library 704-821-7475 unionwest@unioncountync.gov |
Teen Services teens@unioncountync.gov |
Waxhaw Library 704-843-3131 waxhaw@unioncountync.gov |
Genealogy Services ucplgenealogy@unioncountync.gov |
Monroe Library Dickerson Genealogy & Local History Room Lois Morgan Edwards Memorial Library |
Union West Regional Library Waxhaw Branch Library |
In 2018, the Libraries will be closed on the following days:
New Year’s Day |
Monday, January 1 |
Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. |
Monday, January 15 |
Staff Day |
Monday, February 19 |
Easter Holiday |
Friday, March 30-Sunday, April 1 |
Memorial Day Weekend |
Saturday, May 26-Monday May 28 |
Independence Day |
Wednesday, July 4 |
Labor Day Weekend |
Saturday, September 1-Monday, September 3 |
Veteran’s Day |
Sunday, November 11 Monday, November 12 |
Thanksgiving Holiday |
Thursday, November 22-Friday, November 23 |
Christmas Holiday |
Saturday, December 22-Wednesday, December 26 |
All libraries close at 5:00 p.m. on Thanksgiving Eve (Wednesday, November 21).
Tim Speasl
Branch Manager, Lois Morgan Edwards Memorial Library
Email: tspeasl@unioncountync.gov
Hannah Terrell
Branch Manager, Union West Regional Library
Email: hterrell@unioncountync.gov
Elaina Wolfe
Branch Manager, Waxhaw Library
Email: ewolfe@unioncountync.gov