JUNE STAFF PICKS

June brings us to Summer! With the weather sunny and hotter, the days at their longest, and the summer vacation season getting underway, why not borrow and enjoy a great book to read during the balmy days ahead?! Youth Service staff member Gianni R. shares some of her favorite books that may satisfy your own literary delights! And don't forget about our Juneteenth and Father's Day staff picks, they're always popular with your fellow patrons! ☀️

Adult Programs

Check out these great programs for adults coming up in June at your branches. Make sure to register for your favorites—space might be limited! Looking for youth/children’s programs? Click here instead. Want to have our events sent straight to your email? And be the first in the loop? Subscribe here! (Don’t worry, we won’t send you any junk or share your

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Friends of EMPL Used Book Sales

📚 Two Great Book Sales – One Amazing Opportunity! 📚 Get ready for a reader’s paradise at the Hughes Library with two exciting book sales this season: 🎈 Children & Teen’s Used Book Sale Location: Hughes Library, 1002 North 9th Street, Stroudsburg, PA May 30: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM May 31: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM June 1: 12:00

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June Programs

Kids Storytime with a Therapy Dog Ages 2 & up. Siblings welcome. Listen to a story and meet a therapy dog. Do activities while you wait. Siblings welcome. Walk-in. I See Magic Ages 3-10. Magician Doug Wonder will spark your imagination & curiosity. Walk-in. Pre-K Play Session Ages 1-5. Unstructured free play. Blocks, trucks, instruments, & more. Walk-in. Eyes of

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Closure of Pocono Township Library

Dear Patrons, We would like to inform you that the Pocono Township Branch of the Eastern Monroe Public Library, located in the Pocono Township Municipal Building, will be closing as of July 3, 2025. For 35 years, this branch has proudly served the community from its space in the municipal building. We are deeply grateful for the strong partnership with

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Alternate Meeting Locations

Meeting Room Alternatives Thank you for your interest in our library meeting spaces. Due to high demand and limited availability, we sometimes need to direct patrons to alternative venues when requests don’t align with our policies or when our spaces are already booked. Library Meeting Room Policies Our meeting rooms are popular and quick to book. Please note our key

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Fit for a Cause II

Fit for a Cause II Zumba® and YOga Movement Fundraiser September 13th & 14th, 2pm – 4pm Hughes Library, 1002 N. 9th Street, Stroudsburg Join us for the Zumba®/Yoga Movement for a Cause on September 13th and 14th, 2025! Happening from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM each day at Hughes Library in Stroudsburg. Enjoy sessions of Zumba® and yoga with

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Support Libraries: Contact Your Legislators!

Dear Library Patrons, We want to inform you about a recent executive order that could impact the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), an essential federal agency that supports libraries across the nation. This executive order directs a reduction in several government agencies, including IMLS. As a result, nearly all staff at IMLS have now been placed on administrative leave,

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Author Expo 2025

Be sure to check back with this page for more updates! Including author line-up, schedule of events, and more! Author Expo 2025 Eastern Monroe Library June 21, 2025 Theme: End Book Banning Join us for an inspiring day celebrating authors and the power of free expression! The Eastern Monroe Library is proud to host the Author Expo 2025, where all authors

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