❄️ Winter Weather Closure – Access EMPL Online! Due to hazardous winter weather conditions, all Eastern Monroe Public Library locations — including the Hughes Library, Library of the Smithfields, and Bookmobile services — will be closed Sunday 1/25 & Monday 1/26 for the safety of our community and staff. All library programs and community meetings scheduled for today are also cancelled.
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Healthy Eating Beyond the Scale: Guidance from GIANT’s Registered Dietitian This event has been canceled. We apologize for the inconvenience. Monday, January 26th, 11am – Eisemann Room Discover smart strategies for weight wellness that go beyond the numbers. This in-person presentation by GIANT’s registered dietitian offers practical tips to help you build sustainable habits, boost energy, and feel your best—without
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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
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New Year Wellness Health Booth
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New Year Wellness Health Booth
New Year Wellness Health Booth Monday, January 26th, 1pm-4pm (drop-in) – Hughes Lobby Celebrate International Quality of Life Month by stopping in to explore simple ways to start the year feeling your best. A PA Department of Health representative will be available to chat about topics such as building healthier routines or thinking about yearly wellness goals. We welcome anyone |
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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
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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 |
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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
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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
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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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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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
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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1 event,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, |
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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 |
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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
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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 |
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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.
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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 |
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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.
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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
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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 |
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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 |
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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
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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 |
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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. |
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Ages 1-3. Let your little one explore, build, and make noise! Blocks, trucks, instruments, and other fun toys. Walk-in.
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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
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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, |
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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,
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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 |
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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 |
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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
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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 |
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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
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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
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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. |
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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
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Grades K-5. A variety of science activities about superheroes. Registration begins Monday, February 9. 570-421-0800 x305. |
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Cut, Paste & Create: Junk Journal or Collage (for adults!) Friday, February 27th, 1pm-3pm – Eisemann Room 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 |
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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 |