City of Luna Pier

Rasey Memorial Library / Luna Pier Branch

Welcome To The Library!

Shannen McManhon, Librarian

734-848-4572

4349 Oak Street
Luna Pier, MI 48157-0416

Library Hours

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

10:00am-1:00pm
2:00pm-7:00pm
2:00pm-7:00pm
10:00am-1:00pm
1:00pm-5:00pm
10:00am-1:00pm
Closed

History

The Luna Pier branch library first opened its doors on December 16, 1935. The librarian at the time was Miss Tyllae LiBey. With a total of 163 books on the shelf, mostly donated by various people throughout the county, the library was ready to serve the school children of Luna Pier. The library was located in one room of the two-story Luna Pier Elementary School. 

 

In 1954, Mrs. Lyla Biswurm, librarian, announced that the library would move from the second floor of the old school building to the ground floor of the new addition. This change brought about the notion of providing a “public” domain for both adults and children to utilize. 

 

In July of 1965, an old summer home, owned by the late Mr. and Mrs. James M. Rasey was donated by their daughter, Eva G. Rasey, in their memory to the people of the city of Luna Pier. The building was remodeled to suit patron needs and meet library standards. On April 25, 1966, the newly remodeled building was opened as the Rasey Memorial Library, a branch of the Monroe County Library System. Since the donation by the Rasey family, the library has been enlarged, remodeled, and rededicated. The rededication ceremony took place in October 1981.

 

Today, the library provides numerous fiction and nonfiction materials, children’s and juvenile literature, video and audio cassettes, and a large selection of reference materials and magazines titles. The library offers internet connection capabilities, the ability to reserve materials from various libraries in and out of Monroe County, and opportunities for patrons to attend library programs.  Monthly programs are scheduled as well. 

 

For more history on the Rasey Library, go to the Monroe County Library Systeam at:

Monroe County Library System (MI) – Rasey Memorial Branch Library (biblioboard.com)

News

Monroe County Library System 90th Birthday

On Monday, September 9, 2024, join us in celebrating the Monroe County Library Systems 90th birthday!  You can stop in anytime between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to check out our little library and play board games from the 1930’s with your friends and family while enjoying a birthday donut! Hope to see you all!

Dinner & Delight

Dinner & Delight, Tuesdays 4:00 – 5:30.  Starting September 10, 2024

Join us on Tuesdays for a delightful evening that starts with a nutritious meal and ends with a burst of creativity and fun. Kids will love the blend of good food and exciting activities!

Brains & Games

Brains & Games, Wednesdays 3:30- 5:30. Starting September 11, 2024
Wednesdays are all about sharpening minds and having fun! From 3:30 – 4:00, we’ll help with homework, dinner is served at 4:00 followed by a session of card and board games that challenge and entertain!

‘Lil Bookworm Storytime

‘Lil Bookworm Storytime, Luna Pier Library Mondays 10:30 a.m.  Starting September 16, 2024.

Come enjoy some delightful stories, upbeat music and dance to keep your preschooler grooving. We’ll wrap up with a craft or playtime to extend learning through play.

Adult Book Club

Adult Book Club the third Tuesday of each month. September Book Club is on Tuesday, the 17th   at 6:30 p.m. We will be discussing The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi

Adult Crafts

Adult Crafts on Tuesday, September 24th at 6:00 p.m. We will be making Fairy House Flower Pots. Please call 734-848-4572 to register. This, as are all library programs, is FREE!