Chair Yoga (Mondays) Every Monday, 2:00pm (unless otherwise specified) -- Community Room March: No Monday class on 03/03 Join us every Monday at 2:00pm (unless otherwise specified) in the Edinger Community Room for our chair yoga sessions, our ever-popular chair exercise classes led by Luz. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced practitioner, all are welcome to participate. Please dress in
Parents in the Know: 4 Week Series Mondays in March starting 3/10, 2pm - 4pm – Pullen Room Parent’s in the Know is a prevention education curriculum that was developed by Pittsburgh’s Action Against Rape. This program provides information to engage caregivers in preventing child sexual abuse. In this 4-part series, we will discuss boundaries, healthy sexuality, bystander intervention, and
Sit & Stitch Mondays: APRIL 7th Only, 3:30pm - 5:00pm (Community Room) No Session Mon. 4/21, No Sunday Session Join us at Hughes Library for a creative crafting session where all crafts and skill levels are welcome! Bring your own supplies and enjoy a self-guided experience every 1st and 3rd Monday from 3:30pm to 5pm in the Community Room and
Our flagship branch’s book club meets on the first Tuesday of every month. We offer hybrid meetings, so for your convenience you can attend in person on our 2nd floor or on your device via Zoom. This month’s selection of the Hughes United Book Club (HUB) is Jennifer Moorman’s The Magic All Around. An e-book and e-audiobook copy of this title
Join us for Color Yourself Calm every Wednesday from 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm in the Pullen Room for a relaxing coloring session open to all ages and abilities. This self-guided event provides all the materials you need, including colored pencils, crayons, markers, and various coloring sheets. You can drop in at any time during the session, stay for as
🌸 Creating a Hummingbird Haven: Guest Talk with Master Gardener 🌸 Join us on Thursday, April 3rd at 11:30am for a special guest talk with a Master Gardener on how to attract and keep hummingbirds in your garden year after year! 🦋 What You’ll Learn: Hummingbird feeding habits and how to support them through all three seasons. The best native
Library Resources for Genealogy Research Thursday,April 3rd, 2:00pm -- Pullen Room Discover the library's resources and tools for tracing your family history. This class will cover databases, digital archives, and more to help you get started with genealogy research. Comfort with computer basics or smartphone/tablet required. Registration is required – space is limited. Call 570-421-0800 ext. 317 or stop by
As part of Financial Literacy Month, join us for collaborative workshops with NE PA Credit Union, A Division of UECU. Attend all four workshops or any that interest you! Registration is recommended; open to walk-ins only if space permits. Call 570-421-5585 or visit https://www.nepafcu.org/about/events. Financial literacy is essential for making informed decisions about managing money, saving, investing, and planning for
Health Booth: Volunteer for a Healthier You! Friday, April 4th, 1pm-4pm (drop-in) – Hughes Lobby This April, join us at a free health booth hosted by a representative from the Pennsylvania Department of Health. Learn about various ways to improve your health and well-being, discover resources for healthy living, and explore how volunteering can have a positive impact on
Chair Cardio/Movement (Fridays) Every Friday, 2:00pm (unless otherwise specified) -- Community Room April: No Friday classes on 4/11 and 4/18 Join our chair cardio/movement sessions, open to all skill levels. Please dress comfortably, bring water, and feel free to bring your own yoga mat. Space is limited to 50 participants, available on a first-come, first-served basis. As we prioritize the
Words & Film Free Movie Matinee: Conclave Sunday, April 6th, 2:00pm -- Community Room Join us for a screening of Conclave, a thrilling 2024 political drama. Directed by Edward Berger and based on the 2016 novel by Robert Harris, the film follows Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes) as he leads the secretive conclave to elect a new Pope, uncovering a conspiracy
Texas Hold'Em Poker Learning Sessions Mondays, April 7th thru May 5th, 1pm - 3pm – Board Room Join us for Texas Hold'Em Poker learning sessions led by Annette from TOALC! This class provides a fun and social environment to learn the basics of poker. Registration is highly recommended; walk-ins are allowed only if space permits. To register, call 570-421-0800 ext.
Chair Yoga (Mondays) Every Monday, 2:00pm (unless otherwise specified) -- Community Room April: No Monday class on 4/21 Join our chair yoga sessions, open to all skill levels. Please dress comfortably, bring water, and feel free to bring your own yoga mat. Space is limited to 50 participants, available on a first-come, first-served basis. As we prioritize the health
The Pocono BookTalk Book Club is gathering in-person at the Pocono Township Library Branch. This month’s selection is Lula Dean's Little Library of Banned Books, by Kirsten Miller. The meeting starts at 2:00 pm. Please call the library at (570) 629-5858 or email ptl@monroepl.org for more information. New members are always warmly welcomed!
Tuesday, April 8th, 5:30pm – Community Room Discover the joy of Chair Zumba® with Danny, a seated adaptation of the popular Zumba® dance fitness program, perfect for all fitness levels and abilities, including wheelchair users. Don’t worry - you’ll still break a sweat! Registration requested; walk-ins are welcome. Call 570-421-0800 ext. 317
Join us for Color Yourself Calm every Wednesday from 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm in the Pullen Room for a relaxing coloring session open to all ages and abilities. This self-guided event provides all the materials you need, including colored pencils, crayons, markers, and various coloring sheets. You can drop in at any time during the session, stay for as
Intro to Microsoft Word Thursday, April 10th, 2:00pm -- Pullen Room Learn the basics of Microsoft Word, including creating, editing, formatting, and saving documents. Comfort with computer basics or smartphone/tablet required. Registration is required – space is limited. Call 570-421-0800 ext. 317 or stop by the Hughes Library's Information Desk to register.
As part of Financial Literacy Month, join us for collaborative workshops with NE PA Credit Union, A Division of UECU. Attend all four workshops or any that interest you! Registration is recommended; open to walk-ins only if space permits. Call 570-421-5585 or visit https://www.nepafcu.org/about/events. Financial literacy is essential for making informed decisions about managing money, saving, investing, and planning for
Our Smithfields Library Branch’s Omnivorous Readers Book Club (ORB) provides a unique and fun book club experience. Rather than everyone reading the same book, each member chooses your OWN selection related to the month's theme (which is chosen by the previous meeting's attending members)! Sharing what we all read is an excellent way to find out about books you may
Book Swap & Silent Reading Celebration for Adults Friday, April 11th, 1pm-3pm – Eisemann Room Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of book swapping and silent reading in the Pullen Room! Celebrate Drop Everything and Read Day a little early while discovering new books and sharing your own. Book Swap (1:00 PM - 2:00 PM): Bring one book, take one
Texas Hold'Em Poker Learning Sessions Mondays, April 7th thru May 5th, 1pm - 3pm – Board Room Join us for Texas Hold'Em Poker learning sessions led by Annette from TOALC! This class provides a fun and social environment to learn the basics of poker. Registration is highly recommended; walk-ins are allowed only if space permits. To register, call 570-421-0800 ext.
Chair Yoga (Mondays) Every Monday, 2:00pm (unless otherwise specified) -- Community Room April: No Monday class on 4/21 Join our chair yoga sessions, open to all skill levels. Please dress comfortably, bring water, and feel free to bring your own yoga mat. Space is limited to 50 participants, available on a first-come, first-served basis. As we prioritize the health
Join us for Color Yourself Calm every Wednesday from 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm in the Pullen Room for a relaxing coloring session open to all ages and abilities. This self-guided event provides all the materials you need, including colored pencils, crayons, markers, and various coloring sheets. You can drop in at any time during the session, stay for as
Free Weekday Matinee Film: The Visitor Wednesday, April 16th, 2:00pm -- Community Room In recognition of Arab American Heritage Month, watch this poignant drama about a reserved professor who returns to his apartment to find a young immigrant couple living there. What begins as an uneasy encounter soon develops into an unexpected friendship, reshaping his views on life, identity, and
Library Board Game Night Wednesday, April 16th, 4:00pm - 8:00pm -- Eisemann Room Join us for fun and games, meet new people, and bring your favorite tabletop games! (Or try ours!) Drop by anytime between 4pm and 8pm. Open to all, ages 14+. No experience required and all skill levels welcome.
Soil Testing Workshop with the Master Gardeners Thursday, April 17th, 11:30am -- Community Room Get your garden off to a healthy start! Spring is the perfect time to test your soil, ensuring your plants get the nutrients they need for a thriving season. Learn why soil testing matters, how to do it, and how to interpret the results in this
Intro to Computers & the Internet Thursday, April 17th, 2:00pm -- Pullen Room This class introduces basic computer and internet skills, including navigating web browsers, searching online, and understanding basic digital tools. No prior computer experience needed. Registration is required – space is limited. Call 570-421-0800 ext. 317 or stop by the Hughes Library's Information Desk to register.
As part of Financial Literacy Month, join us for collaborative workshops with NE PA Credit Union, A Division of UECU. Attend all four workshops or any that interest you! Registration is recommended; open to walk-ins only if space permits. Call 570-421-5585 or visit https://www.nepafcu.org/about/events. Financial literacy is essential for making informed decisions about managing money, saving, investing, and planning for
Pocono Liars Club Writer’s Conference Saturday, April 19th, 9am-4pm -- Community Room EMPL is happy to host a day-long writers workshop for beginning and professional writers organized by the Pocono Liars Club. Expert-led sessions on book covers, exposition, revision, and character depth, plus panels and critique opportunities. Register at www.poconoliars.com. Free but limited space!
Your online library is available 24/7 where you can browse our print catalog and access digital selections like ebooks, audiobooks, movies, music, TV, and more.
Texas Hold'Em Poker Learning Sessions Mondays, April 7th thru May 5th, 1pm - 3pm – Board Room Join us for Texas Hold'Em Poker learning sessions led by Annette from TOALC! This class provides a fun and social environment to learn the basics of poker. Registration is highly recommended; walk-ins are allowed only if space permits. To register, call 570-421-0800 ext.
The Pocono Township LitLovers Book Club is The Frozen River, by Ariel Lawhorn, this month. For your convenience, this meeting will be held both in-person and virtually through Zoom, whichever you prefer. The Zoom invitation will be emailed to you beforehand. You can email our Pocono Township Branch at ptl@monroepl.org for an invitation and further information. New members are always
Join us for Color Yourself Calm every Wednesday from 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm in the Pullen Room for a relaxing coloring session open to all ages and abilities. This self-guided event provides all the materials you need, including colored pencils, crayons, markers, and various coloring sheets. You can drop in at any time during the session, stay for as
E-Books & eAudiobooks Thursday, April 24th, 2:00pm -- Pullen Room Learn how to borrow and read e-books and listen to eAudiobooks from the library’s collection. This class will help you get comfortable with various devices and apps. Comfort with computer basics or smartphone/tablet required. Registration is required – space is limited. Call 570-421-0800 ext. 317 or stop by the Hughes
As part of Financial Literacy Month, join us for collaborative workshops with NE PA Credit Union, A Division of UECU. Attend all four workshops or any that interest you! Registration is recommended; open to walk-ins only if space permits. Call 570-421-5585 or visit https://www.nepafcu.org/about/events. Financial literacy is essential for making informed decisions about managing money, saving, investing, and planning for
Chair Cardio/Movement (Fridays) Every Friday, 2:00pm (unless otherwise specified) -- Community Room April: No Friday classes on 4/11 and 4/18 Join our chair cardio/movement sessions, open to all skill levels. Please dress comfortably, bring water, and feel free to bring your own yoga mat. Space is limited to 50 participants, available on a first-come, first-served basis. As we prioritize the
Texas Hold'Em Poker Learning Sessions Mondays, April 7th thru May 5th, 1pm - 3pm – Board Room Join us for Texas Hold'Em Poker learning sessions led by Annette from TOALC! This class provides a fun and social environment to learn the basics of poker. Registration is highly recommended; walk-ins are allowed only if space permits. To register, call 570-421-0800 ext.
Chair Yoga (Mondays) Every Monday, 2:00pm (unless otherwise specified) -- Community Room April: No Monday class on 4/21 Join our chair yoga sessions, open to all skill levels. Please dress comfortably, bring water, and feel free to bring your own yoga mat. Space is limited to 50 participants, available on a first-come, first-served basis. As we prioritize the health
Word Play Social Tuesday, April 29th, 1:30pm- 4:00pm (drop in) -- Pullen Room Join us for a fun and social word game gathering every fourth Tuesday from 1:30pm to 4pm at Hughes Library. Whether you're an experienced player or new to the games, drop in anytime during the event. Use one of the provided Scrabble, Bananagrams, and other word
Join us for Color Yourself Calm every Wednesday from 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm in the Pullen Room for a relaxing coloring session open to all ages and abilities. This self-guided event provides all the materials you need, including colored pencils, crayons, markers, and various coloring sheets. You can drop in at any time during the session, stay for as
