July Adult Programs

This July, our library branches offer a wide range of engaging programs tailored for adults, ensuring there’s something for everyone. From book clubs and crafting sessions to health booths and educational talks, you’ll find numerous opportunities to learn, socialize, and have fun. Highlights include movie matinees, gardening advice, drone workshops, and chair yoga. Whether you’re into reading, crafting, or exploring new hobbies, our libraries have you covered.

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Hughes Library

Sit and Stitch

Monday, July 1st & July 15th, 3:30pm – 5:00pm — Community Room

Join us for an afternoon of crafting camaraderie, whether you’re into knitting, crochet, or embroidery or anything else – it’s about enjoying the company as much as the craft. Bring your own supplies! Self-guided.

Hughes United Book Club

Tuesday, June 4th, 6:30pm – 8:00pm — Eisemann Room/Hybrid

This month’s selection of the Hughes United Book Club (HUB) is Barbara Kingsolver’s Prodigal Summer. An e-book copy of this title is available on Hoopla. Hybrid meeting. New members welcome!

Sit and Stitch: Sunday Edition!

Sunday, July 7th, 1pm – 3:30pm — Eisemann Room

Calling all crafters! We heard you and are thrilled to bring our popular Sit & Stitch program to the weekends on select Sundays! A social event, self-guided. Bring your own supplies. Due to limited seating, registration is highly recommended. Registered attendees will be given priority. Call 570-421-0800 ext. 317 to register.

Sun Safety Health Booth

Monday, July 8th, 1pm – 4pm (drop-in) — Hughes Lobby

Summer fun has begun! To make sure you are able to enjoy every minute of it, our PA

Department of Health nurse will be here with ways to stay safe and healthy in the heat and sun. From cookout food safety to sunscreen, she will answer your questions. Stop by to see her. No appointment necessary – drop-in.

Words & Film Free Sunday Movie Matinee: The Boys in the Boat

Sunday, July 14th, 2:00pm — Hughes Community Room

Watch the incredible journey of underdogs from the Great Depression era as they take on elite competitors at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. Based on Daniel James Brown’s captivating book ‘The Boys in the Boat’, this George Clooney-directed film stars Joel Edgerton and Callum Turner. Enjoy this PG-13 rated adventure for free!

Ask a Master Gardener!

Monday, July 15th, 2:30pm – 3:30pm — Hughes Lobby

Join the Penn State Extension Master Gardeners, Monroe County for an informative monthly booth at the Hughes Library from March through October! You can have all your gardening questions answered without the need for an appointment! Drop in.

Drones 101: A Crash Course on All Things Drone

Tuesday, July 16th, 6:00pm – 7:00pm — Hughes Community Room

Join us for an informative evening exploring drones with FAA-certified pilot William Browder. Discover the wide-ranging applications of drones, from infrastructure inspections to photography, while discussing regulatory issues like FAA guidelines and privacy concerns. Registrations requested, walk-ins welcome. Call 570-421-0800 ext. 317 for more info. or to register.

Adventure Reads Bookclub

Wednesday, July 17th, 6:00pm – 7:30pm — Eisemann Room

A new bookclub for Summer! Join us for “Adventure Reads: A Journey Through Summer Reading for Adults,” and enjoy stories full of mystery, history, and futuristic quests. June’s selection is The Pirates Wife by Daphne Geanacopoulos , available in our catalog and digitally via Hoopla. Registration required. Call 570-421-0800 ext. 317.

Board Game Night for Adults

Thursday, July 18th, 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm — Hughes Community Room

Join us for fun and games, meet new people, and bring your favorite tabletop games! (Or try ours!) Open to all, ages 14+. No experience required, all skill levels welcome.

Prepared Renters’ Education Program (PREP)

Monday, 7/22, Wednesday, 7/24, and Friday, 7/26 – All at 10 am — Eisemann Room

This FREE program consists of three 1-hour sessions over one week, teaching essential skills for renting – budgeting, communicating with your landlord, understanding a lease, and tenant rights in PA. Registration required. For more information and to register, contact Heather at Heather@PoconoUnitedWay.org or call 570-243-6687.

Fields of Wisdom: Discovering Local Food Systems

Tuesday, July 23rd, 6:00pm — Community Room

Join Farmer Gary from Josie Porter Farm as he explores local and regional food systems. Learn about their benefits such as supporting local economies. providing fresher, healthier food options, and reducing environmental impact. Registration requested by walk-ins welcomed.

BookHouse Concert: Giacomo Gates

Friday, July 26th, 7:00pm — Hughes Community Room

Enjoy a performance with Ekat & Phil as they provide a versatile and enjoyable evening of great music hits with a mix of pop, rock, and jazz. Free admission! Doors open at 6:30.

Our Changing Climate: Causes, Effects, and Human Impact

Wednesday, July 23rd, 6pm — Hughes Community Room

Join Roger Spotts from Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center to explore the causes and effects of climate change on our environment and human societies. Registration requested, but walk-ins welcomed.

Hughes Regular Programs

Chair Yoga

  • Every Monday, 2:00pm (unless otherwise specified)
  • Hughes Community Room
  • July: BONUS! class Wednesday 07/31

Please dress comfortably and bring water to stay hydrated. There is no cost to attend! For ages 14 and up.

Sit & Stitch!

  • First & Third Mondays, 3:30pm – 5:00pm (Community Room)
  • Select Sundays, 1pm-3:30pm (Eisemann Room)

A social event. Whether you love crochet, knitting, spinning, sewing, or any craft, come connect with fellow enthusiasts. Feel free to drop in for a brief visit or stay for the entire session. Please bring your own supplies.

Tech Thursday Classes

  • Every Thursday, 2:00pm – 3:00pm (unless otherwise specified)
  • Pullen Room *registrations required*

Perfect for beginners! Secure your spot by registering in advance—call the reference desk or visit here for July & August’s  schedule. Limited space available.

Chair Cardio/ Movement Exercise Class

  • Every Friday, 2:00pm (unless otherwise specified)
  • Hughes Community Room
  • July: No class 07/12 and 07/26

A mix of yoga, cardio, and Zumba for ages 14 & up. Please dress comfortably and bring water to stay hydrated. No cost to attend!

Library of the Smithfields

Chair Yoga and Movement

Select Days — MST Community and Cultural Center Community Room

  • Tuesday, July 2nd at 2:30pm
  • Saturday, July 20th at 11am
  • Thursday, July 25th at 2:30

Join Luz for an eclectic mix of chair yoga and movement to help you stay healthy and well! No cost to join! Please bring water and a small towel. Dress to move.

Cookout Food Safety Health Booth

Thursday, July 25th 1:30pm-4:30pm

Stop by the library between 1pm and 4pm to pick up information on food safety while cooking outdoors this summer. A PA Department of Health nurse will be available to answer any questions or concerns you may have. No appointment necessary.

Monthly Omnivorous Readers Book Club

Thursday, June 13th, 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm via ZOOM

The Smithfields Library Branch’s Omnivorous Readers Bookclub (ORB) is alive and well! The book theme for this month is American(a) History. An email invitation with the Zoom link will be sent out before the meeting. If you are not currently a member of the club but would like to join us, call 570-223-1881 or send an email to smf@monroepl.org and you will be sent some information. New members are always welcome!

Maker Matinee

Saturday, July 20th 5pm – 6:30pm

Lights up! Hobbies out! The Library of the Smithfields is hosting a special Maker Matinee where you can enjoy your hobbies while watching the classic fantasy adventure movie, The Princess Bride. Bring your own activity, whether it’s knitting, drawing, or even paperwork, and work comfortably with the lights on. We ask participants to keep noise to a minimum, but some minor interruptions from activity in the room are to be expected. This event is open to teens and adults due to some intense scenes and depictions of violence, and registration is highly recommended, though walk-ins are allowed as space permits. Call 570-223-1881 for more information or to register.

Pocono Township Library

Summer Safety Health Booth

Thursday, July 11th, 9am – 1pm

Summer fun has begun! To make sure you are able to enjoy every minute of it, our PA

Department of Health nurse will be here with ways to stay safe and healthy in the heat and sun. From cookout food safety to sunscreen, she will answer your questions. Stop by to see her. No appointment necessary.

Booktalk Book Club

Tuesday, July 9th, 2pm

The Pocono Township Booktalk Book Club will be reading Zora Neale Hurston’s Their Eyes

Were Watching God this month. The club is meeting in-person. You can email the branch at ptl@monroepl.org for more information. New members are always welcome.

Litlover’s Book Club

Tuesday, July 23rd, 6:30pm

The Pocono Township LitLovers Book Club will be reading Peter Heller’s The River this month. The club is currently meeting in-person/Zoom hybrid, and you can email the branch

at ptl@monroepl.org for an invitation if you prefer to Zoom.New members are always welcome!

StoryWalk ® at Mountain View Park

On display July 9 – August 15

Read while you walk. Located on the trail by Pavilion 3.Featuring The Tiptoeing Tiger by Philippa Leathers.