Eastern Monroe Public Library

Color Yourself Calm: Adult Coloring
2026-09-30 12:30 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Preschool Storytime
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, 2026-10-20 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-10-26 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-10-27 10:00 - 11:00 | 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
2026-10-05 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, 2026-10-20 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.

Lapsit @Smithfields
2026-10-06 09:30 - 10:00, 2026-10-20 09:30 - 10:00 | Smithfields Branch Library, 5200 Milford Road, East Stroudsburg, PA, 18302, United States

Preschool Storytime @Smithfields
2026-10-06 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-10-20 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-10-27 10:00 - 11:00 | Smithfields Branch Library, 5200 Milford Road, East Stroudsburg, PA, 18302, United States

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.

STEAM Club: Space
2026-10-22 18:00 - 19:00 | Hughes Library, 1002 North 9th Street, Stroudsburg, PA, 18360, United States
Grades K-5. New for Fall 2026: In addition to our popular science activities, we’re excited to introduce new art-themed offerings. Hughes. Registration begins Mon, Oct 5. 570-421-0800 x305.

Family Trick-or-Treat Storytime
2026-10-26 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-10-27 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-10-27 17:30 - 18:30 | Hughes Library, 1002 North 9th Street, Stroudsburg, PA, 18360, United States
All ages. Join us for stories & a short Trick-or-Treat in library. Costumes encouraged but optional. Walk-in.

Family Trick-or-Treat Storytime @Smithfields
2026-10-27 10:00 - 11:00 | Smithfields Branch Library, 5200 Milford Road, East Stroudsburg, PA, 18302, United States
