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A Century of Service: The Eastern Monroe Public Library

In 2016, the Eastern Monroe Public Library celebrated its 100th Anniversary, marking a century of service to the community.
The images below highlight the library’s history from its founding in 1916 through its continued growth in the years that followed.


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1916–1917: Our First Home


Zion Church, Stroudsburg
Zion Church, Stroudsburg (Library home, 1916–1917)

1920–1954: Stroud Mansion


Stroud Mansion, 1950s
Stroud Mansion, exterior (1950s)


Library interior, Stroud Mansion, circa 1940
Library interior, Stroud Mansion (circa 1940)

913 Main Street


Painting of the library at 913 Main Street
Painting of the library at 913 Main Street

Junior Department, 913 Main Street
Junior Department, 913 Main Street


Junior Department, 913 Main Street
Junior Department, 913 Main Street

1996–Present: Hughes Main Library & Library of the Smithfields


Hughes Main Library
Hughes Main Library (1996–Present)


Library of the Smithfields, 2020-Present
Library of the Smithfields (2020–Present)

Centennial Celebration


Eastern Monroe Public Library Centennial Logo
Eastern Monroe Public Library Centennial Logo