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The rain is behind us—at least for this week! ☀️ We’re looking forward to dry days, mostly sunny skies, and just the occ...
09/05/2026

The rain is behind us—at least for this week! ☀️ We’re looking forward to dry days, mostly sunny skies, and just the occasional cloud. Well earned after all that August rain!

But even on the rainiest days, there was a little magic to be found. Sometimes, the rain brought rainbows! 🌈

Check out this stunning photo our staff member Kelly captured a couple of weeks ago. And look closely… it seems the rainbow ends right at the library!

What are your favorite treasures to find at the library? A new book or vintage classic? A favorite children’s story time? A crafty adult program or invigorating exercise class? Maybe it’s a community meet-up, a museum pass, a great graphic novel, or a quiet study room.

Whatever your library treasure may be, we’d love to hear about it!

🌸 In memory of Dolly Parton, join us for a FREE weekday matinee right after the holiday.We can’t mention the title becau...
09/04/2026

🌸 In memory of Dolly Parton, join us for a FREE weekday matinee right after the holiday.

We can’t mention the title because of licensing… but we think you can guess this one.

Set in a small Louisiana town, this beloved comedy-drama brings together a beauty salon, lifelong friendships, plenty of laughter, and a few tears. It also features one of Dolly’s most memorable movie roles.

As we remember Dolly and the joy she brought to so many through her music, acting, generosity, and unmistakable spirit, we invite you to spend an afternoon enjoying one of her unforgettable performances.

Tuesday, September 8 | 2–4 PM
Community Room, Hughes Library
Doors open at 1:30 PM

Rated PG
Closed captions/English subtitles

Please note: This program was previously advertised with a different date. The correct date is September 8!

Bring a friend and join us as we pay tribute to Dolly with an afternoon of laughter, friendship, and a little Southern charm.

What movie do you think it is?

The Words & Film Sunday Matinee continues with a showing of a film based on a novel by Andy Weir on Sunday October 4th a...
09/03/2026

The Words & Film Sunday Matinee continues with a showing of a film based on a novel by Andy Weir on Sunday October 4th at 2:00 PM.
A science teacher wakes up alone on a spaceship. As his memory returns, he uncovers a mission to stop a mysterious substance killing Earth's sun, and realizes that an unexpected friendship may be the key.
Directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, this film stars Ryan Gosling, Sandra Huller and James Ortiz.
This film is free to the public and rated PG-13 for some thematic material and suggestive references.

It may be September, but we’re still stuck on August’s fabulous programs!Many thanks to the Penn State Extension Master ...
09/02/2026

It may be September, but we’re still stuck on August’s fabulous programs!

Many thanks to the Penn State Extension Master Gardeners, Monroe County and Marion Barnes for leading Art in the Garden: A Guided Watercolor Workshop a couple of weeks ago!

Participants learned the basics of watercolor painting and created their own paintings inspired by Pennsylvania native plants. They even got to enjoy our newly renovated library patio while they painted! It did get a little too hot, though, so thankfully we were able to move indoors.

We loved spending the afternoon learning, creating, and enjoying the garden together.

And there’s more to come! The Master Gardeners will be back at the library in October for workshops on pawpaws and garlic.

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📚 Labor Day Closure Reminder! All branches of Eastern Monroe Public Library will be closed Sunday, September 6 and Monda...
09/02/2026

📚 Labor Day Closure Reminder!

All branches of Eastern Monroe Public Library will be closed Sunday, September 6 and Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day.

Normal hours will resume Tuesday, September 8.

📖 No need to rush your returns! We’re fine-free, and there are no due dates on the holiday. Enjoy your long weekend and return your books after the holiday!

Please note: The Hughes Book Drop will also be closed 9/6–9/7.

Have a safe and happy Labor Day weekend!

📚🎉 30 Years in Our Home — 110 Years of Library Service! 🎉📚Today marks 30 years in the building we call home, but the sto...
08/31/2026

📚🎉 30 Years in Our Home — 110 Years of Library Service! 🎉📚

Today marks 30 years in the building we call home, but the story of library service in Monroe County goes back much further.

📖 1916: Library service in Monroe County began, in one form or another, more than a century ago.

🏗️ Summer 1994: A location was chosen for a new library on Route 611 in Stroudsburg, the former Stroud’s Jewelers and Distributors building.

❤️ November 1994: The new library was announced as Hughes Library, named in honor of R. Dale Hughes and his family. Mr. Hughes and the Hughes Foundation contributed a remarkable $1 million toward the project.

📅 August 31, 1996: Eastern Monroe Public Library opened its new main library, with the first floor completed and ready to serve the community.

And today, 30 years later, Hughes Library continues to be a place where people come to read, learn, discover, create, and connect. 📚💻❤️

From the earliest days of library service in Monroe County to the library we know today, 110 years of history have been built one patron, one book, and one community connection at a time.

We're proud to celebrate 30 years in this building, and more than a century of library service to our community.

Here's to the history we've preserved, the memories we've made, and the future still ahead! 🥳

More pictures here: https://monroepl.org/29705-2/

Medicare 101 — Register Soon!📅 Thursday, September 10⏰ 4:00–6:30 PM📍 Community Room, Hughes Library, StroudsburgMedicare...
08/31/2026

Medicare 101 — Register Soon!
📅 Thursday, September 10
⏰ 4:00–6:30 PM
📍 Community Room, Hughes Library, Stroudsburg

Medicare can be confusing—but you don’t have to navigate it alone! Join PA MEDI (Pennsylvania Medicare Education and Decision Insight) for a free Medicare 101 presentation.

Learn about:
--Medicare eligibility and enrollment
--Costs and coverage options
--Prescription drug plans
-- Appeals
-- Medicare Savings Programs
-- And more!

You’ll also have the opportunity to ask questions and learn how PA MEDI’s specially trained staff and volunteers can help.

Registration is required, so register soon! Call the Office of the Aging at (570) 420-3746 to register.

⚠️ Please note: Registration is through the Office of the Aging, not the Library.

Don’t miss this helpful opportunity to get your Medicare questions answered!

🎬 A FREE movie afternoon is coming to Hughes Library this September! 🌸We can’t reveal the movie title due to licensing, ...
08/29/2026

🎬 A FREE movie afternoon is coming to Hughes Library this September! 🌸

We can’t reveal the movie title due to licensing, but here’s a hint: picture a charming small-town Louisiana beauty salon, a wonderful group of women, lifelong friendships, plenty of humor, and a few heartfelt moments. 💕

Think you know which movie we’re showing? Drop your guess in the comments! 👇

📅 Tuesday, September 8th
🕑 2:00–4:00 PM
📍 Community Room, Hughes Library
🚪 Doors open at 1:30 PM
💬 Closed captions/English subtitles
⭐ Rated PG

Important date update: This program was previously advertised with a different date. The correct date is September 8th!

Grab a friend and come enjoy a classic afternoon at the library. We hope to see you there!

Create, experiment, and have fun—no perfection required!Our Low-Pressure Adult Crafts, guided by a librarian, are gettin...
08/28/2026

Create, experiment, and have fun—no perfection required!

Our Low-Pressure Adult Crafts, guided by a librarian, are getting popular! The best part? We’re all learning together, so there’s no need to be an expert. Just come ready to try something new and get creative.

Registration is now open for our next craft:

🖤 Gothic Paper Roses
📅 Wednesday, September 9
⏰ 2–3 p.m. (approximate end time)
📍 Eisemann Room, Hughes Library, Stroudsburg

Join us for a guided paper rose craft using recycled book pages and black construction paper. Make a gothic-inspired flower for a bouquet, decorate a card, or create an adornment—the choice is yours!

All supplies are provided. The project takes about 45 minutes to an hour, and you’re welcome to keep working in the room until 3:30 p.m. if you need extra time.

For adults ages 18+. Registration is required and space is limited. Call 570-421-0800 ext. 317 to register.

Come craft with us!

The BookHouse@EMPL continues with a concert featuring R&B/Pop artist Sharla K. on Friday September 25th at 7:00 PM. Doo...
08/27/2026

The BookHouse@EMPL continues with a concert featuring R&B/Pop artist Sharla K. on Friday September 25th at 7:00 PM. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the performance will begin promptly at 7:00 p.m. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Admission is free and open to the public. For further information call Linnae Cintron at 570-421-0800 or visit monroepl.org

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1002 N 9th Street
Stroudsburg, PA
18360

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 8pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

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+15704210800

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