Celebrate the holiday season with Scrooged, a dark comedy directed by Richard Donner. Bill Murray stars as a selfish, cynical television executive who gets an unexpected visit from three spirits on Christmas Eve. This modern twist on Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol mixes holiday spirit, sharp humor, and a lesson in the importance of kindness. Rated PG-13 for moderate language
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
The long-running BookTalk 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. There is no selection for this month, as the club has its annual Holiday Luncheon. If you'd like to attend, contact our upstairs Reference Desk at extension 317 for more information.
Give gift cards a handmade touch this holiday season! Turn everyday materials into festive gift card holders using decorative paper, ribbon, and other embellishments. This adult craft is all about creativity, not perfection! Be prepared to get a little messy as you cut, glue, and decorate your creation. Registration required. Call 570-421-0800 ext. 317 to register. Registration opens Monday, November
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
Step back into Christmas in the 1940s with A Christmas Story, the beloved holiday comedy directed by Bob Clark. Follow 9-year-old Ralphie Parker as he dreams of getting a Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas, facing schoolyard bullies, a department store Santa, and his parents’ concerns along the way. Starring Peter Billingsley, this funny and nostalgic classic captures the excitement,
Please note that all branches of Eastern Monroe Public Library will be closed for the holidays on Thursday, December 24th and Friday, December 25th, as well as Thursday, December 31st and Friday, January 1st.
Please note that all branches of Eastern Monroe Public Library will be closed for the holidays on Thursday, December 24th and Friday, December 25th, as well as Thursday, December 31st and Friday, January 1st.
Please note that all branches of Eastern Monroe Public Library will be closed for the holidays on Thursday, December 31st and Friday, January 1st.
Please note that all branches of Eastern Monroe Public Library will be closed for the holidays on Thursday, December 31st and Friday, January 1st.
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 Frode Grytten's The Ferryman and His Wife. An invitation to join the Zoom portion
The long-running BookTalk 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 for the book club is Phaedra Patrick's The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper. For more information, contact our upstairs Reference Desk at extension 317.
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
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 Stephanie Cowell’s Marrying Mozart. An invitation to join the Zoom portion of our hybrid
The long-running BookTalk 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 for the book club is John Grisham's The Confession. For more information, contact our upstairs Reference Desk at extension 317.
