Ages 3-5. Your child will paint a ceramic piece and explore watercolors. Dress accordingly. Plus, enjoy a special visit from our therapy dogs! Hughes. Registration begins Mon, Feb 23. 570-421-0800 x305.
March Health Awareness Info. Booth Thursday, March 12th, 12:30-3:30pm (drop-in) – Hughes Lobby March brings several important health observances, and this booth invites visitors to explore how kidney health, cancer screening awareness, and injury prevention each contribute to overall wellbeing. A PA Department of Health representative will be available to chat about topics such as recognizing early signs, thinking about
Computer Confidence Class: A Beginner’s Guide to Computers & the Internet Thursday, March 12th, 2026, 2pm New to computers—or feeling out of practice? Build confidence with the essential skills you need to navigate today’s digital world. In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to use a computer, browse the internet, and get familiar with basic computer and internet tasks.
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
History Talk: Elk v. Wilkins and the Fight for Native American Citizenship Sunday, March 15th, 2pm – 2nd Floor of Hughes Library Join the library’s local history and genealogy librarian Jim for History Talk: Elk v. Wilkins (1884) and the Fight for Native American Citizenship. This program examines the landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision and its significance for the citizenship
Seed Sowing Workshop: Learn to successfully start plants from seed Monday, March 16th, 11am – Community Room Get a jump start on the gardening season by learning how to successfully start plants from seed. In this hands-on workshop, Master Gardeners will guide participants through the basics of seed starting, from selecting quality seeds to providing the right light, temperature, and
Drop-In Fly-Tying Demo & Practice with Trout Unlimited (Mondays) 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
Monday Sit & Stitch Sessions Monday, March 2nd, 3pm-4:30pm – Eisemann Room Monday, March 16th, 3pm-4:30pm – Eisemann Room Join a friendly, come-as-you-are gathering of fellow makers where you can bring your current project, chat, share ideas, and enjoy a relaxed creative atmosphere. This is a social meet-up, not a class, but you may find others who practice the
Color Yourself Calm: Adult Coloring (Wednesdays) Every Wednesday, 12:30pm-3:00pm (drop-in) -- Pullen Room 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
Teens Relax: Blanket Fort & PJ Party (grades 6-12) Wednesday March 18, 5:30-7:00pm. Bring your own blankets. Participants are welcome, but not required, to wear PJs. Read, play games, or chat in your forts while you enjoy hot cocoa and snacks. Registration begins Monday, Feb. 23. Call Youth Services at 570-421-0800 x 305.
Investment Research Class: Exploring ValueLine & Financial Resources from Your Library Thursday, March 19th, 2026, 2pm Learn how to access professional-grade investment research tools available free with your library card. This class introduces ValueLine, a comprehensive database featuring information on 6,000+ stocks, 18,000+ mutual funds, company ratings, analyst forecasts, and market analysis. Perfect for anyone interested in business information,
Grades K-5. Explore our STEM kits at your own pace. Safe Monroe will also have information about body safety (consent for hugs, high fives, etc.) Hughes. Registration begins Mon, Mar 9. 570-421-0800 x305.
Kaleidoscope Book Club Thursday, March 19th, 6:00pm — Pullen Room/Zoom March’s Theme: We March — Rights, Resistance, & the Fight Forward. A choose-your-own-read adult book club on third Thursdays celebrating LGBTQ+ authors, characters, and stories with a new theme each month. This March invites readers to choose a fiction or nonfiction book that explores LGBTQ+ rights, protest, resistance, advocacy, or
The Important Women in Our Lives: A Guided Writing Workshop Saturday, March 21st, 10am -- Eisemann Room In celebration of Women’s History Month, published author and workshop facilitator Victoria Marie Lees will lead a writing workshop about the important women in our lives — mothers, grandmothers, sisters, mentors, friends, teachers, and others who have shaped us. Participants will receive guidelines
Ages 1-5. Join us for an interactive music & movement program. Hughes. Walk-in.
