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Calling teen volunteers!
We're looking for teen volunteers to staff the Summer Reading Program this year. Hours count toward your comprehensive diploma.
Mandatory meeting
on Friday, May 24. Register for the meeting by emailing
teens@monroefreelibrary.org
.
Author of the month
David Shannon:
http://rcls.ent.sirsi.net/client/monroe/search/results?qu=ISBN%3A+9780439050234&te=
When he was five,
David Shannon
wrote and illustrated his first book. Every page had pictures of David doing things he wasn't supposed to do, accompanied by the words,
No, David!
- the only words he knew how to spell!
Museum passes
Pick up free passes to seven museums
in New York City and Orange County.
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The Book Garden is in bloom!
The shop that sells gently used books, music and video is open for business.
Quotation of the day
All was silent as before --
All silent save the dripping rain.
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Cora's latest links
Click here to
donate
to the library's 2013 fund drive.
Closings
Get a text message on your phone when we're closing early or open late. It's free! Click this text to sign up for WHUD's service, and select 'Monroe Free Library' from the list.
5/20
Monday
7:00 PM
Celtic Art Class.
Adults and Teens.
Celtic Art Class
Monday, May 20. 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Free in-person registration required.
Patrick Gallagher will teach a class in Celtic Art.
5/20
Monday
2:00 PM
MFL Catalog Search.
.
MFL Catalog Search
Monday, May 20. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
$5 deposit is refunded at class time..
Learn how to search (basic and advanced) and request books. Create your personal reading wish list.
5/21
Tuesday
7:00 PM
Send your child to college for pennies a day..
Parents of children aged: 0-11 .
Send your child to college for pennies a day.
Tuesday, May 21. 7:00 PM -
Free registration required.
Registration opens Thursday, April 25, 2013.
Come learn the secret to pay for your child's college without going broke or borrowing from your retirement plan.
5/22
Wednesday
4:30 PM
Kids Cook: How to Build a Sandwich.
Grades K - 5.
Kids Cook: How to Build a Sandwich
Wednesday, May 22. 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Free registration required.
Registration opens Thursday, April 25, 2013.
Yeah that's right - a sandwich. You can experiment with different breads, make your own flavored mayo and decide what you want in between.
5/23
Thursday
2:00 PM
Afternoon Movie & Refreshments.
Adults.
Afternoon Movie & Refreshments
Thursday, May 23. 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
No registration required (drop in).
Enjoy an afternoon movie or documentary with related refreshments.
5/23
Thursday
7:00 PM
Creative Writing Class.
Adults and Teens.
Creative Writing Class
Thursday, May 23. 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Free registration required.
Enjoy writing? Join us for a night of creative writing taught by MJ Goff. All genres welcome.
5/25
Saturday
10:00 AM
Walk-in Story Time.
Families.
Walk-in Story Time
Saturday, May 25. 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
No registration required (drop in).
Registration opens Thursday, April 25, 2013.
Families are invited to drop in for a story and a song.
5/27
Monday
Library closed for Memorial Day.
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Library closed for Memorial Day
Monday, May 27. -
5/30
Thursday
7:00 PM
Creative Writing Class.
Adults and Teens.
Creative Writing Class
Thursday, May 30. 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Free registration required.
Enjoy writing? Join us for a night of creative writing taught by MJ Goff. All genres welcome.