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, February 2nd, 3pm-4:30pm – Eisemann Room Monday, February 16th, 3pm-4:30pm – Eisemann Room NOTE! New times for 2026: Mondays (1st and 3rd), 3:00–4:30 p.m., and Sundays (2nd Sundays), 1:00–3:00 p.m., all in the Eisemann Room. Join a friendly, come-as-you-are gathering of fellow makers where you can bring your current project, chat, share ideas, and
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 David Benioff's City of Thieves. An invitation to join the Zoom portion of our hybrid
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
Our free semi-monthly BookHouse Concerts series kicks-off with its first performance of 2026 with "Jazz Legends A To Z" featuring Kahlil Kwame Bell. He is a Grammy-affiliated percussionist, composer, author, and former music educator. Get ready for an evening of music and fun! The concert occurs at our main Hughes Branch building. Admission is free and open to the public,
Sunday Sit & Stitch Sunday, February 8th, 1pm-3pm – Eisemann Room NOTE! New times for 2026: Mondays (1st and 3rd), 3:00–4:30 p.m., and Sundays (2nd Sundays), 1:00–3:00 p.m., all in the 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
Low-Stress Hearts & Flowers Wreath Craft (for adults!) Monday, February 9th, 11:30am -- Eisemann Room Relax and unwind with a casual, low-pressure crafting program designed for adults. Participants will create a very simple paper flower wreath, with an optional stapled paper heart wreath if time allows. This activity is intentionally easy, playful, and process-focused—no prior crafting experience needed and no
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
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
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 Kate Quinn's The Rose Code.
Book Swap: Bring a Book, Take a Book Wednesday, February 11th, 1pm-3pm, drop-in - Eisemann Room Bring a book, take a book – to keep! Drop in. Only books in gently used condition will be accepted. Note: This is a book swap for adults and books will be mostly for adult readers with occasional young adult selections. Remaining books will
Ages 3-5. Join us for fun as you create a variety of heartwarming Valentine’s Day crafts. Plus, enjoy a special visit from our therapy dogs for extra smiles & hugs! Registration begins Monday, January 26. 570-421-0800 x305.
Heart Health Awareness Info. Booth Thursday, February 12th, 12:30-3:30pm (drop-in) – Hughes Lobby During American Heart Month, this booth offers a chance to explore steps that help support a strong and healthy heart. A PA Department of Health representative will be there to talk about topics such as heart-healthy habits or staying aware of risk factors. All are encouraged to
Microsoft Word Basics Class: Essential Skills for Beginners Thursday, February 12th, 2026, 2pm CANCELED DUE TO INSTRUCTOR ILLNESS Start your journey with Microsoft Word in this beginner-friendly class. Learn how to create, save, and format basic documents with step-by-step guidance. We'll cover typing, simple formatting, and essential tools every new Word user should know. No prior experience necessary—perfect for absolute
Beyond Sprouts: Growing Microgreens – A Workshop with the Master Gardeners Thursday, February 12th, 2pm-4pm – Community Room Learn this unique gardening technique to quickly grow salad greens in a limited space indoors, even in winter. This hands-on workshop will supply all the materials (seeds, soil, containers) and information needed to plant a mini garden to take home and nurture.
