Bookhouse

Welcome! You have found the BookHouse, home of the Eastern Monroe Public Library's series of cultural programs. Programs generally take place on the fourth Friday of each month, except for August and December. Admission is free, and refreshments are available for a modest charge.

The intention of the BookHouse is to provide a venue for literary and musical events that are outside of the commercial and literary mainstream. Suggestions are always welcome. To suggest a BookHouse performer, or to sign up for monthly email reminders on upcoming programs, send email to: bookhouse@monroepl.org

Doors will open at 7 p.m. the night of each event, and the performance will begin promptly at 7:30 p.m. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first served basis. Please plan to arrive before the scheduled starting time. All BookHouse programs are free and open to the public. The BookHouse program takes place in the Edinger Community Room of Eastern Monroe Public Library, located at 1002 North 9th Street (Rt. 611 and Chipperfield Drive) in Stroudsburg. For more information call (570) 421-0800, x28.

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Connect to the webpages of some of our past BookHouse performers using the links below:

Upcoming BookHouse Events

Note: Unless otherwise noted, all events begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Edinger Community Room at Hughes Library. Click on the links below for more information.

Friday, April 25, 2008:

Phillip Mentor

The renowned West Indian baritone returns with an extraordinary new concert highlighting the work of the legendary performer and activist Paul Robeson (1898-1976).

Friday, May 30, 2008:

Mike Agranoff

A popular audience favorite, veteran New Jersey-based folk musician Mike Agranoff’s concert will include material from his newly-released 3^rd CD, Ain’t Never Been Plugged. Mike is a remarkable entertainer who is equally at home in the traditional and contemporary and traditional camps of the folk music world.

www.mikeagranoff.com

Friday, June 27, 2008:

Matt McCabe

Hailing from New England (currently Lowell, MA), the accomplished pianist brings 35 years of touring, recording and performing experience to the Bookhouse. Matt has performed onstage with Stevie Ray Vaughan, Buddy Guy, Huey Lewis, and many more. Matt will perform an incredible solo concert of exceptional jazz and blues on the piano.

Friday, July 25, 2008:

Joe Lutton & Lee Morgan

By popular demand, Joe and Lee, both Broadway veterans, are back to rock the Bookhouse! This dynamic pair of incredibly talented singer-songwriters met while performing in The Who’s Tommy. Together in an extraordinarily harmonious musical partnership, they bring their passionate vocals and expert guitar work to the Poconos for a return appearance.