It is a nice facility with an automated check-in. They have an armed security guard on site and the…read morestaff is all very friendly. They appear busy and they say the average wait time is 45 minutes to an hour. There is no TV or free WiFi. The waiting room has about 30 chairs and is kind of small. There are public restrooms.

We loved the amount of information made available to the…read morevisitors Easy to get current maps vs and even ideas of new places you might want to go All nicely arranged and labeled!!!

I felt like a total dork for being especially fond of this rest stop, and welcome centers are…read moreessentially rest stops near state lines, til I saw how other people on here can't help but voice their appreciation for it. It's big, it's clean, easy off, easy back on the highway, you don't have to go to Monroe and you're no longer in Ohio, what's not to love? I usually end up here at night but if you're here in non-vampire hours there's an absolutely insane amount of travel brochures in a Hallmark store sized space built especially for them. I've even seen a show flyer here for a band playing at the Lager House in Detroit. I can't say that for any other rest stop. Great place to stretch my legs and pick up some caffeine for the last leg of my trip back home. The last time I wound up here was coming back from Columbus on New Year's Eve during a blizzard. I meant to be in Detroit to ring in the New Year but the snow slowed me up enough for me to know that wasn't going to happen. I honestly thought about staying at this rest stop for an extra twenty minutes here just to say I rang in 2025 here. I ultimately decided I'd be pretty bored and that I'd go on my weary way into the snowy night just to pass midnight on some random spot on I-75 but just the fact I even considered this wacky plan should speak to this being a really nice res, er, welcome center. Praise Michigan!

​ fire department got here as quick as they could and they was all very nice I really appreciate…read morethem so much and God bless them I hope they all stay safe they did an excellent job I just wanted to tell them all thank so much they did a wonderful job very explainable on everything

They are a full-time fire department with 24-hour shifts. They are a Public Safety department…read more Meaning you have some full-time Firefighters and are also required to be Paramedics and the Police Officers are cross-trained as Firefighters to assist them and medical first responders. They are a non-transporting department now meaning they respond to your medical emergency and render Paramedic care while MCA Monroe County Ambulance also responds with Paramedics and take over care and do the actual transporting. They are a Union Department IAFF Local 326. They have a FaceBook page at https://www.facebook.com/monroefire41 and a union FaceBook page at https://www.facebook.com/IAFFLocal326 The following is from The City of Monroe, MI. Fire Department page. Just thought I'd share the information. MISSION STATEMENT Our mission is to protect life and property while minimizing suffering and damage due to fire, medical and environmental emergencies. We are dedicated to protecting the lives and property of the citizens of the City of Monroe through public education, code enforcement and incident management. FACILITIES The Central Fire Station is located close to historic downtown. A satellite station operates on the West side of the community. EQUIPMENT A Paramedic Engine Company is deployed at each station. A 100′ Aerial Truck is deployed at the Central Station along with Water Rescue, Inspection and Command vehicles. PERSONNEL The department has 12 career Firefighter Paramedics on staff and are supplemented by 32 Public Safety Officers. The Fire Chief is the department administrator. Three-shifts operate under the direction of a Shift Commander to perform fire suppression, emergency medical services, hazardous material response, and extrication at motor vehicle accidents. ADMINISTRATION The Fire Chief is responsible for managing and coordinating the Fire Suppression, EMS, Hazardous Materials, Maintenance and Inspection Divisions. He assists in preparing and administering the annual budget and directs the planning, development, and implementation of all department programs in conjunction with Public Safety Administration. He ensures the latest techniques and methodologies are incorporated to ensure the department provides the finest in public education, code management, and incident response. The Fire Chief assures compliance with Federal, State and local laws, acts as a liaison with other governmental agencies and maintains a safe work environment to provide a safer community for residents and visitors of Monroe. INSPECTION DIVISION The Inspection Division encompasses fire suppression, prevention, public education, code inspection, code enforcement, and investigations. The division reviews site plans for new buildings and fire systems. The division has the responsibility to inspect for and enforce adopted fire codes, State and local codes, standards and ordinances that provide for fire safety in public occupancies located within the City of Monroe. The division conducts inspections of high hazard buildings such as schools, both public and private, public assembly occupancies and locations where large loss of life or property could occur. The division works with State agencies in the inspection of local hospitals, nursing homes, adult foster care facilities and above ground storage tank facilities. The division is responsible for fire investigation activities such as photography, evidence preservation, assisting prosecutors with criminal cases and working with State and Federal agencies. The division is responsible for the creation, administration and evaluation of all public education activities and serves as the liaison with the Building Department. FIRE SUPPRESSION DIVISION The primary function of the fire suppression division is to save lives and to protect property. Fire suppression personnel function under the Incident Command System to effectively manage all emergency situations. EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES DIVISION All career firefighters are cross-trained as Paramedics to provide Emergency Medical Services. These Paramedics deliver the latest Advanced Life Support skills and equipment to the scene to provide the best chance of survival for the citizens we serve. The Monroe Fire Department has 2 Paramedic Engines, fully equipped to provide the most up to date pre-hospital emergency care. In house continuing education is provided by on staff EMS educators. EMS transport operations are provided by Monroe Community Ambulance Service. SPECIAL OPERATIONS DIVISION The Special Operations Division is responsible for Hazardous Materials and Water Rescue incident response and training. MAINTENANCE DIVISION The Maintenance Division inspects and maintains fire apparatus, self contained breathing apparatus and assorted necessary equipment. The division oversees annual pump, hose, and ladder testing, driver/operator certifications, equipment and vehicle maintenance and maintains all records

EVERYTHING! Been going for about 12 years. Staff is great. Couldn't have been any betterread more

Know as the Ellis branch of the Monroe County Library System, this building was dedicated in 2010,…read moreso it is state of the art as far as libraries go. This library is located on the shores of the River Raisin. During the early spring, you can see the sugaring taking place at the nearby Navarre-Anderson Trading Post. The site is a beautiful place to observe the changing seasons in Monroe. The accommodations are excellent and there is a separate children's library. There are many cultural events that take place here, such as jazz concerts, movies, etc. I'm glad I found this branch of the library!

I could have went and I want you there but I have made an appointment and I suggest other people do…read moreit as well

Cheryl and the entire staff were very patient and helpful in resolving my driver's license renewal…read moreeven though I've been out of state for over 20 years! They really took the time with me and I didn't feel rushed at all ! Great energy and service! Good job!

The Ellis Library and Reference Center is a cut above the rest.  They have a healthy reserve of…read morebooks.  The place is kept neat, clean and orderly, which is very important for any library.  The library staff is professional and polite.  They know their work and go about it in a reassuring fashion.  I appreciate the lighting in this library.  It is clear and light even when overcast, which it was when I visited. There is some limited seating outside.  The building itself is attractive and modern looking.  At the same time it has classic styling which hints at Frank Lloyd Wright.  Either there is some influence there or he had his hand in it. The parking lot is kept clear even during inclement weather, and, this being Michigan, we get our fair share of that.