Word Play Social: Scrabble, Bananagrams, Puzzles, & More! Tuesday, January 27th, 1:30pm- 4:00pm (drop in) -- Pullen Room Unwind, stretch your brain, and enjoy a relaxed afternoon of word-friendly fun! Come solo, invite a friend, or meet someone new—everyone is welcome. Try our selection of Scrabble, Bananagrams, and other word-themed games, or bring your own favorites. And whether you prefer
Evening Chair Zumba® with Danny Grae Tuesday, January 27th, 5:30pm – Community Room Discover the joy of Chair Zumba®, a seated adaptation of the popular Zumba® dance fitness program. Enjoy an upper body workout perfect for all fitness levels, plus it’s low impact! Don’t worry - you’ll still break a sweat! Adaptable for wheelchair users and most fitness abilities. Registration
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
Library Board Game Night (for adults!) Wednesday, January 28th, 4:00pm - 8:00pm -- Eisemann Room Join us for a relaxed evening of tabletop fun! Meet new people, play your favorite games, or discover something new from our collection. Drop in anytime between 4–8 PM. Open to all—intended for adults, but ages 14+ are welcome. No experience needed. (Usually held on
Wednesday Jan. 28, 5:30-7:00pm. Let’s get cozy. Participants are welcome, but not required, to wear PJs. Bring your own blankets to build your fort. Read, play games, or chat in your forts while you enjoy hot cocoa and snacks. Registration begins Monday, Jan. 5. Call Youth Services at 570-421-0800 x 305.
Zoom Basics Class: Essential Skills for Video Meetings & Online Connections Thursday, 1/29/2026, 2pm. 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 with confidence. Mastering Zoom will also make other video-conferencing tools feel easier
Grades K-5. Build with LEGO’s at your own pace. All materials provided. Please do not bring your own LEGO’s or minifigures. Registration begins Monday, January 12. 570-421-0800 x305.
Free Sunday Film: Floyd Norman: An Animated Life Sunday, February 1st, 2pm – Community Room In celebration of Black History Month, join us for Floyd Norman: An Animated Life, an inspiring documentary spotlighting the groundbreaking career of Disney Legend Floyd Norman. The film traces Norman’s journey as the first African-American animator at Disney in 1956 and his influential work across
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
