Eastern Monroe Public Library

Free Sunday Film: The Glorias
2026-03-01 14:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Hughes Library, 1002 North 9th Street, Stroudsburg, PA, 18360, United States
Free Sunday Film: The Glorias
Sunday, March 1st, 2pm-4:30pm – Community Room
Join us, in celebration of Women’s History Month, for The Glorias, a compelling biopic about feminist icon Gloria Steinem. Directed by Julie Taymor, the film follows Steinem from her formative years in the 1950s to her rise as a leading voice of the women’s liberation movement in the 1960s and 1970s, as she challenges the male-dominated world of journalism and reshapes modern feminism. Starring Alicia Vikander, Bette Midler, Julianne Moore, Janelle Monáe, and Timothy Hutton. Rated R for some language and brief lewd images. Runtime: 139 minutes. Shown with closed captions/subtitles.

[FULL - waitlist only] Cut, Paste & Create: Junk Journal or Collage (for adults!)
2026-02-27 13:00 - 15:00 | PA
Cut, Paste & Create: Junk Journal or Collage (for adults!)
Friday, February 27th, 1pm-3pm – Eisemann Room
[FULL – waitlist only]
Drop in for a relaxed, self-guided collage and junk journaling session. We’ll provide magazines, book page pieces, cardstock, funky paper, glue sticks, coloring utensils – and whatever else we can find! Bring your own journal if you’d like, or use our materials to create a standalone page. Go wild with creativity or make something intentional for the new year—no experience required.For adults, ages 16+ welcome. Suitable for most abilities. Registration required. Call 570-421-0800 ext. 317 to register.

STEM Club: Super Heroes (Grades K-5)
2026-02-26 18:00 - 19:00 | Hughes Library, 1002 North 9th Street, Stroudsburg, PA, 18360, United States
Grades K-5. A variety of science activities about superheroes. Registration begins Monday, February 9. 570-421-0800 x305.

One-on-One Tech Help Sessions: Get Help with your Technology Questions
2026-02-26 13:30 - 15:00 | Hughes Library, 1002 North 9th Street, Stroudsburg, PA, 18360, United States
One-on-One Tech Help Sessions: Get Help with your Technology Questions

Thursday, February 26th, 20026, 1:30pm-3pm

(A part of our Tech Thursday Series) Need help with a specific tech question? Join us for one-on-one assistance with our librarians. Get help with computers, phones, e-book borrowing, library databases, WiFi connections, and other basic technology topics. We provide instruction and guidance only—we cannot repair or fix devices. Registration highly recommended to guarantee a 15-minute time slot; walk-ins welcome only if assistance is available. Registered participants receive priority. Registration: Call 570-421-0800 ext. 317 or visit the Hughes Library Information Desk.

Teens Compete: Silly Winter Olympics (grades 6-12)
2026-02-25 17:30 - 19:00 | Hughes Library, 1002 North 9th Street, Stroudsburg, PA, 18360, United States
Wednesday, Feb. 25, 5:30-7:00pm. Will you enjoy the thrill of victory or endure the agony of defeat in our silly winter games? Registration begins Monday, Feb. 2. Call Youth Services at 570-421-0800 x 305.

Library Board Game Night (for adults!)
2026-02-25 16:00 - 20:00 | Hughes Library, 1002 North 9th Street, Stroudsburg, PA, 18360, United States
Library Board Game Night (for adults!)
Wednesday, February 25th, 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 fourth Wednesday evenings unless otherwise noted.)

Color Yourself Calm: Adult Coloring
2026-02-25 12:30 - 15:00, 2026-02-18 12:30 - 15:00, 2026-02-11 12:30 - 15:00 | Hughes Library, 1002 North 9th Street, Stroudsburg, PA, 18360, United States
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 for as long as you like. Settle in for peaceful solitude or connect with others in a calm, creative atmosphere. Unwind, recharge, and enjoy a soothing break in your day!

Evening Chair Zumba® with Danny Grae
2026-02-24 17:30 - 18:30 | Hughes Library, 1002 North 9th Street, Stroudsburg, PA, 18360, United States
Evening Chair Zumba® with Danny Grae
Tuesday, February 24th, 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. Now happening monthly. Registration requested; walk-ins are welcome. Call 570-421-0800 ext. 317.

Word Play Social: Scrabble, Bananagrams, Word Puzzles, & More!
2026-02-24 13:30 - 16:00 | Hughes Library, 1002 North 9th Street, Stroudsburg, PA, 18360, United States
Word Play Social: Scrabble, Bananagrams, Word Puzzles, & More!
Tuesday, February 24th, 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 a quieter puzzle moment or simply don’t want to play a board game solo, we’ll have plenty of crosswords and word search print outs just in case. This is a self-guided, drop-in program—stay the whole time or stop by whenever you like. No registration required.

Drop-In Fly-Tying Demo & Practice with Trout Unlimited
2026-02-23 14:00 - 16:00 | PA
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 will be donated to VALOR to support veterans with fly fishing. No experience or registration required.

Kaleidoscope Book Club
2026-02-19 18:00 - 19:00 | Hughes Library, 1002 North 9th Street, Stroudsburg, PA, 18360, United States
Kaleidoscope Book Club
Thursday, February 19th, 6:00pm — Pullen Room/Zoom
New book club alert! February’s Theme: Black Love, Legacies, & Futures. A choose-your-own-read adult book club on third Thursdays celebrating LGBTQ+ authors, characters, and stories with a different suggested theme each month. For February, celebrate Black History Month by reading a fiction or nonfiction book by a Black LGBTQ+ author or featuring Black LGBTQ+ characters, exploring love, history, identity, resistance, or Black queer futures. Choose any title that fits the theme, whether from our suggested list online or your own pick. All are welcome—LGBTQ+ readers, allies, and the curious. Questions or want the Zoom link? Call 570-421-0800 ext. 317 or email programming@monroepl.org. For additional theme details and suggested reads, visit monroepl.org/kaleidoscope-book-club.

Digital Library Class: Getting Started with E-Books, E-Audiobooks & Streaming Entertainment
2026-02-19 14:00 - 15:00 | Hughes Library, 1002 North 9th Street, Stroudsburg, PA, 18360, United States
Digital Library Class: Getting Started with E-Books, E-Audiobooks & Streaming Entertainment
Thursday, February 19th, 2026, 2pm

Discover the world of digital reading and entertainment available for free with your library card. Learn how to access and enjoy e-books, e-audiobooks, music, movies, and TV shows using Libby and Hoopla on your smartphone, tablet, or Kindle. We’ll guide you through browsing, borrowing, and finding your preferred formats. Basic smartphone or tablet skills are helpful. Bring your own device for hands-on practice. Registration required: Call 570-421-0800 ext. 317 or visit the Hughes Library Information Desk.

Free Weekday Matinee Film: On Golden Pond
2026-02-18 14:00 - 16:00 | Hughes Library, 1002 North 9th Street, Stroudsburg, PA, 18360, United States
Free Weekday Matinee Film: On Golden Pond (1981)
Wednesday, February 18th, 2pm-4pm — Community Room
Warm up this February with On Golden Pond (1981), a tender, award-nominated drama directed by Mark Rydell and adapted from Ernest Thompson’s stage play. Henry Fonda and Katharine Hepburn star as a longtime married couple whose quiet summer at their lakeside home leads to reflection, reconciliation, and an unexpected bond across generations. Feel free to bring a chair cushion or pillow for extra comfort! Rated PG (parental guidance suggested). Shown with closed captions/English subtitles.

Tiny Explorers Open Play (Ages 1-3)
2026-02-18 10:00 - 11:00 | Hughes Library, 1002 North 9th Street, Stroudsburg, PA, 18360, United States
Ages 1-3. Let your little one explore, build, and make noise! Blocks, trucks, instruments, and other fun toys. Walk-in.

Teen DND: The Forests of Time Series (grades 6-12)
2026-02-17 17:30 - 19:00 | Hughes Library, 1002 North 9th Street, Stroudsburg, PA, 18360, United States
Tuesday, Feb. 17, 5:30-7:00pm. The Campaign continues! New and experienced players welcome? Dungeonmaster Kelsey will guide you through The Forests of Time! Registration begins Monday, Jan. 26.
Call Youth Services at 570-421-0800 x 305.

Monday Sit & Stitch
2026-02-16 15:00 - 16:30 | Hughes Library, 1002 North 9th Street, Stroudsburg, PA, 18360, United States
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 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 your own supplies. No registration needed; drop in anytime.

Drop-In Fly-Tying Demo & Practice with Trout Unlimited
2026-02-16 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-09 13:00 - 16:00 | Hughes Library, 1002 North 9th Street, Stroudsburg, PA, 18360, United States

Red Cross Blood Drive
2026-02-14 09:30 - 14:00 | Hughes Library, 1002 North 9th Street, Stroudsburg, PA, 18360, United States
Red Cross Blood Drive
Saturday, February 14th, 9:30am-2:30pm — Community Room
Your lifesaving donation is needed now! The American Red Cross is facing a growing risk of a blood shortage following the holiday season, with blood being used faster than it’s donated. Join us at Hughes Library for an American Red Cross blood drive, accepting Whole Blood and Power Red donations. Seasonal declines have created an urgent need, especially for type O 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.

Smithfields Omnivorous Readers Book Club (ORB) via Zoom
2026-02-12 20:00 - 21:00 | Online, United States
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 be interested in reading on your own! The book theme for this month is still Celebrity Memoir/Bio.
An email invitation with the Zoom link will be sent out before the meeting. If you are not currently a member of the club but would like to join us, call 570-223-1881 or send an email to smf@monroepl.org and you will be sent some information. New members are always warmly welcomed!

[FULL - waitlist only] Beyond Sprouts: Growing Microgreens
2026-02-12 14:00 - 16:00 | Hughes Library, 1002 North 9th Street, Stroudsburg, PA, 18360, United States
Beyond Sprouts: Growing Microgreens – A Workshop with the Master Gardeners
Thursday, February 12th, 2pm-4pm – Community Room
[FULL – waitlist only]
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. For adults only (ages 18+). Registration opens Monday, January 19th, 2026. Registration required. Call 570-421-0800 ext.317.

Microsoft Word Basics Class: Essential Skills for Beginners - Canceled
2026-02-12 14:00 - 15:00 | PA
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 beginners. Laptops and mice provided. Registration required: Call 570-421-0800 ext. 317 or visit the Hughes Library Information Desk.

Heart Health Awareness Info. Booth
2026-02-12 12:30 - 15:30 | Hughes Library, 1002 North 9th Street, Stroudsburg, PA, 18360, United States
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 stop by and take part. Drop in anytime—no appointment or registration needed.

Pre-K Crafts: Valentine’s Day & Therapy Dog Visit (Ages 3-5)
2026-02-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Hughes Library, 1002 North 9th Street, Stroudsburg, PA, 18360, United States
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.

Book Swap: Bring a Book, Take a Book (adults)
2026-02-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Hughes Library, 1002 North 9th Street, Stroudsburg, PA, 18360, United States
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 be donated to the Friends of Eastern Monroe Public Library. For adults, but ages 16+ welcome. Registration helpful for staff planning but not required. Call 570-421-0800 ext. 317 to register.

The BookTalk Book Club
2026-02-11 13:00 | Hughes Library, 1002 North 9th Street, Stroudsburg, PA, 18360, United States
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.

[FULL - waitlist only] Low-Stress Hearts & Flowers Wreath Craft (for adults!)
2026-02-09 11:30 - 13:00 | Hughes Library, 1002 North 9th Street, Stroudsburg, PA, 18360, United States
Low-Stress Hearts & Flowers Wreath Craft (for adults!)
[FULL – waitlist only]
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 pressure to make something perfect. This program is about enjoying the act of making, spending time together, and having a creative outlet rather than producing a polished or decorative piece. Open to adults (ages 18+) and is suitable for most abilities. Registration required. Registration opens Monday, January 19th. Call 570-421-0800 ext. 317.

Sunday Sit & Stitch
2026-02-08 13:00 - 15:00 | Hughes Library, 1002 North 9th Street, Stroudsburg, PA, 18360, United States
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 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 your own supplies. No registration needed; drop in anytim
