Enjoy Meet Me in St. Louis, the beloved musical directed by Vincente Minnelli. Set in turn-of-the-century St. Louis, the film follows a close-knit family through a year of romance, childhood adventures, and holiday traditions as they face the news that they may have to leave their beloved home for New York. Featuring Judy Garland and Margaret O’Brien, this heartwarming classic
November’s theme is Seasoned Stories (Stories w/ Queer Elders or Characters 30+). Celebrate the wisdom of queer elders with books featuring older LGBTQIA+ characters, intergenerational relationships, or community members sharing their experiences across generations. Kaleidoscope is a choose-your-own-read adult book club on third Thursdays celebrating LGBTQ+ authors, characters, and stories with a new theme each month. Choose any title that
Come to our popular book swap event for adults in our downstairs Community Room! Bring a book, take a book – to keep! Drop in anytime during the event, stay for a while or just pop in. Ambient music and adult coloring will be provided. Only books in gently used condition will be accepted. Note: This is a book swap
Join our Chair Cardio sessions for a heart-pumping, full-body movement class open to all levels. Each week features different exercises and movement styles—mixing it up between boxing, tai chi, balletone, strength/balance work and more. It will get your blood flowing and make you break a sweat, even from the chair! All movements are adaptable—Luz demonstrates modifications for different abilities, so
Help brighten a local senior’s holiday season by making handmade winter and holiday cards! Your creations will be delivered along our Bookmobile route to spread cheer and let local seniors know someone is thinking of them. This is a self-guided, social program intended for adults. Participants ages 14 and up are also welcome. Drop in, get creative, and enjoy
Watch fly-tying demonstrations and try your hand at this traditional craft with John from Brodhead Chapter of Trout Unlimited! Drop by the Hughes Library lobby most Mondays, 1-4pm (see calendar for dates) to admire both classic and unique examples of fly tying patterns, learn techniques, and practice tying. All flies created will be donated to VALOR to support veterans with
Unwind, stretch your brain, and enjoy a relaxed afternoon of word-friendly fun! Come solo, invite a friend, or meet someone new—everyone is welcome. Try our selection of Scrabble, Bananagrams, and other word-themed games, or bring your own favorites. And whether you prefer a quieter puzzle moment or simply don’t want to play a board game solo, we’ll have plenty of
Get ready for a Thanksgiving travel adventure with Planes, Trains and Automobiles, the beloved comedy directed by John Hughes. When a Chicago advertising executive struggles to get home for the holiday, he finds himself stuck traveling with a talkative, good-hearted salesman. Starring Steve Martin and John Candy, this classic comedy delivers plenty of travel troubles, unlikely friendship, and laugh-out-loud moments
All of our branches are closing early today, at 1:00 pm, for the Thanksgiving Holiday. We will re-open the day after Thanksgiving.
All branches of Eastern Monroe Public Library will be closed Thursday, November 26th. Normal hours will resume Friday, November 27th.
Watch fly-tying demonstrations and try your hand at this traditional craft with John from Brodhead Chapter of Trout Unlimited! Drop by the Hughes Library lobby most Mondays, 1-4pm (see calendar for dates) to admire both classic and unique examples of fly tying patterns, learn techniques, and practice tying. All flies created will be donated to VALOR to support veterans with
Join the Master Gardeners for a hands-on holiday workshop! Create a charming evergreen swag featuring fresh greenery, a natural pinecone, and a beautiful velvet bow. Your finished decoration will be approximately 12–14 inches long, perfect for a door, wall, or small space in your home. Participants will handle fresh greenery, which may have sap or other natural residues. Please
Unwind, stretch your brain, and enjoy a relaxed afternoon of word-friendly fun! Come solo, invite a friend, or meet someone new—everyone is welcome. Try our selection of Scrabble, Bananagrams, and other word-themed games, or bring your own favorites. And whether you prefer a quieter puzzle moment or simply don’t want to play a board game solo, we’ll have plenty of
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 Anne Tyler's The Accidental Tourist. An invitation to join the Zoom portion of our
Join us for Color Yourself Calm, a relaxing, self-guided coloring session for adults of all abilities. All materials are provided—including colored pencils, crayons, markers, and a variety of coloring sheets—though you’re welcome to bring your own if you prefer. Drop in anytime during the session and stay for as long as you like. Settle in for peaceful solitude or connect
