Get your garden off to a healthy start! Spring is the perfect time to test your soil, ensuring your plants get the nutrients they need for a thriving season. Learn why soil testing matters, how to do it, and how to interpret the results in this workshop with Penn State Extension Master Gardeners, Monroe County. Free soil testing kits are
Video conferencing is now part of everyday life—from appointments and family chats to remote work and online classes. Learn how to set up Zoom, join meetings, adjust audio and video, and use essential features. Becoming comfortable with Zoom will also make other video-conferencing tools feel easier and more familiar. Basic computer or smartphone/tablet skills recommended. You’re welcome to bring your
Take charge of your financial future at the Financial Wellness Fair. Free, drop-in event. 30-minute in-person financial education sessions throughout the day. Topics include Budgeting & Managing Credit, Identity Theft and Fraud Prevention, Auto Buying 101, and Homebuyer Education. No registration required. Light refreshments provided. In partnership with UECU (formerly NEPAFCU). More info and session times available by calling the
Eastern Monroe Public Library has a holiday closure for Easter Sunday, April 5th, 2026. Normal hours will resume on Monday, April 6th, 2026.
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, 1:00-4:00pm 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
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 same craft and are happy to lend an ear, offer a hand, or swap tips. All crafts are welcome—just bring
Ages 3-5. Meet puppet, C. Well Bunny, who will teach you about eye health & safety. Optional free vision screening. Presented by Sights for Hope. Hughes. Walk-in.
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 Lee Huber's Sisters of Fortune. 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 with others in
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 Change of Heart, by Jodi Picoult. You can click on the title to go to its library catalog entry and place a hold on
Teens Cook: Spring Rolls (grades 6-12) Wednesday, April 8, 5:30-6:30pm. Whip up some delicious dipping sauces for the spring rolls you wrap. Mix and match flavors to see what you like best. Registration begins March 16. Call Youth Services at 570-421-0800 x 305.
Ages 3-5. Join us for fun as you create a variety of spring crafts. Some paint involved so dress accordingly. Plus, enjoy a special visit from our therapy dogs! Hughes. Registration begins Mon, Mar 23. 570-421-0800 x305.
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. Perfect for true beginners or anyone wanting a friendly refresher. Laptops and mice are provided for practice.
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
Your lifesaving donation is needed now! Join us at Hughes Library for an American Red Cross blood drive, accepting Whole Blood and Power Red donations. Harsh winter storms in late January have resulted in urgent need for blood. Your donation can help patients facing cancer, trauma, surgery, and chronic illnesses. Registration is strongly recommended—call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit redcross.org/rapidpass.
