Eastern Monroe Public Library

Preschool Storytime
2026-09-28 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-09-29 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-10-05 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-10-06 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-10-12 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-10-13 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-10-19 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Hughes Library, 1002 North 9th Street, Stroudsburg, PA, 18360, United States
Ages 3-5. Siblings welcome. Stories, songs, & simple craft. Walk-in but space is limited.

Lapsit
2026-09-28 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-09-29 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-10-05 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-10-12 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-10-13 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-10-19 11:00 - 11:30 | Hughes Library, 1002 North 9th Street, Stroudsburg, PA, 18360, United States
Ages 1-2. Siblings welcome. Books, songs, & activities. Walk-in but space is limited.

Drop-In Fly-Tying Demo & Practice with Trout Unlimited
2026-09-28 13:00 - 16:00 | Hughes Library, 1002 North 9th Street, Stroudsburg, PA, 18360, United States
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 fly fishing. No experience or registration required. Please note this program is intended for adults, but ages 14+ welcome. Due to sharp materials and dexterity required, we cannot allow ages 14 and under.

Chair Yoga
2026-09-28 14:00 - 15:00 | Hughes Library, 1002 North 9th Street, Stroudsburg, PA, 18360, United States
Join our Chair Yoga sessions for a yoga-focused class suitable for all levels. Yoga classes include breathing exercises, movement exercises, meditation, and more. All movements are adaptable—Luz provides instructions and modifications for different abilities, so you can participate entirely on the chair, partially off, or fully off the chair if comfortable.
Please bring water, a towel (optional), and a yoga mat if you plan to move partially or fully off the chair. Bringing yoga blocks or straps, if you have them, is recommended. Space is limited to 50 participants, first-come, first-served. Arrive early—doors close promptly at 2:00 PM, and no late entries are allowed.

Lapsit @Smithfields
2026-09-29 09:30 - 10:00, 2026-10-06 09:30 - 10:00 | Smithfields Branch Library, 5200 Milford Road, East Stroudsburg, PA, 18302, United States

Preschool Storytime @Smithfields
2026-09-29 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-10-06 10:00 - 11:00 | Smithfields Branch Library, 5200 Milford Road, East Stroudsburg, PA, 18302, United States

Autumnal/ Halloween Folded Card Workshop w/ Alicia of Inked Edge Paper Art
2026-09-29 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-29 12:30 - 13:30 | Hughes Library, 1002 North 9th Street, Stroudsburg, PA, 18360, United States
Create a beautiful, intricate autumn-themed or Halloween card perfect for the season! This adults-only workshop is led by Alicia of Inked Edge Paper Art, who will provide step-by-step guidance, and all supplies are included—just bring your creativity. Please note: patrons are limited to signing up for one session only, not both. Adults/Ages 18+ only.

Registration required. Call 570-421-0800 ext. 317 to register. Registration opens Tuesday, September 8th at 9am. Limited space.

Word Play Social: Scrabble, Bananagrams, Word Puzzles, & More!
2026-09-29 13:30 - 16:00 | Hughes Library, 1002 North 9th Street, Stroudsburg, PA, 18360, United States
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 crosswords and word search print outs just in case. This is a self-guided, drop-in program—stay the whole time or stop by whenever you like. No registration required.

Paws & Pages: Read to a Therapy Dog
2026-09-29 16:30 - 17:45 | Hughes Library, 1002 North 9th Street, Stroudsburg, PA, 18360, United States
Ages 3-Grade 5. Read to one of our therapy dogs or just stop by for hugs and pets! Bring your own book or choose one from the library. Library provides crafts & activities while you wait. Walk-in anytime during the time slot.

Color Yourself Calm: Adult Coloring
2026-09-30 12:30 - 15:00 | Hughes Library, 1002 North 9th Street, Stroudsburg, PA, 18360, United States
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 with others in a calm, creative atmosphere. Unwind, recharge, and enjoy a soothing break in your day!

Self-Guided Paper Craft Social: Collage, Junk Journals, Scrapbooking & More!
2026-09-30 17:00 - 18:30 | Hughes Library, 1002 North 9th Street, Stroudsburg, PA, 18360, United States
Bring your own journal, scrapbook, collage, or other paper craft project and enjoy an afternoon of creativity in good company! This self-guided social is a chance to craft alongside others, share ideas, and work at your own pace. Shared supplies and tools will be available, including paper scraps, book pages, magazine cutouts, washi tape, glue, scissors, and more. This is a social crafting session — not a class. For adults; but ages 14+ welcome.

Registration helpful for planning but not required. Walk-ins welcome. Call 570-421-0800 ext. 317.

Hughes United Book Club (HUB)
2026-10-06 18:30 - 20:00 | Hughes Library, 1002 North 9th Street, Stroudsburg, PA, 18360, United States
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 Emily St. John Mandel’s Station Eleven.
An invitation to join the Zoom portion of our hybrid meeting will be emailed to you beforehand. If you are not currently a member of the club but would like to join us, call 570-421-0800 x.311 and ask for Jason, or send an email to jvigorito@monroepl.org. New members are always warmly welcomed. Check out our past & future schedule!

Smithfields Omnivorous Readers Book Club (ORB) via Zoom
2026-10-08 20:00 - 21:00 | Online, United States
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 be interested in reading on your own! The book theme for this month is still TBD.
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 warmly welcomed!

Crafts for Little Ones @Smithfields: Spooky Fun
2026-10-14 10:00 - 11:00 | Smithfields Branch Library, 5200 Milford Road, East Stroudsburg, PA, 18302, United States
Ages 1-5. Make a variety of crafts. Walk-in.

The BookTalk Book Club
2026-10-14 13:00 - 15:00 | Hughes Library, 1002 North 9th Street, Stroudsburg, PA, 18360, United States
This book club meets at our flagship Hughes branch on the second Wednesday of every month at 1:00 pm. Members attend in-person in our 1st-floor Board Room. This month’s selection of the BookTalk Book Club is Ariel Lawhon’s Frozen River.

Pre-K Crafts & Therapy Dog Visit: Fall Fair Food Crafts
2026-10-15 10:00 - 11:00 | Hughes Library, 1002 North 9th Street, Stroudsburg, PA, 18360, United States
Ages 3-5. Join us for fun as you create a variety of crafts. Plus, enjoy a special visit from our therapy dogs! Hughes. Registration begins Mon, Sept 28. 570-421-0800 x305.
