Coming Events

Eastern Monroe
Public
Library

Coming Events

Unless otherwise noted, events will take place in the Edinger Community Room at the Hughes Library in Stroudsburg.
Click on the underlined links below for more details.

Thursday, July 10, 2008 1 p.m.	Beginning Internet Class--Class participants will learn how to use browser buttons, how to enter a website address, how to use hypertext links and how to identify different types of web addresses, types of search engines, and other basic skills. Beginning Internet training is offered as a hands-on group class. You should know how to operate a computer mouse and keyboard. If you feel uncomfortable using a mouse, try this mouse tutorial. For more information please call or visit the reference desk at your local library. Registration is required. Sign up for this free class by calling (570) 421-0800 ext. 39.
Friday, July 11, 2008 9:30 a.m.	Beginning Internet Class--Class participants will learn how to use browser buttons, how to enter a website address, how to use hypertext links and how to identify different types of web addresses, types of search engines, and other basic skills. Beginning Internet training is offered as a hands-on group class. You should know how to operate a computer mouse and keyboard. If you feel uncomfortable using a mouse, try this mouse tutorial. For more information please call or visit the reference desk at your local library. Registration is required. Sign up for this free class by calling (570) 421-0800 ext. 39.
Saturday, July 19, 2008 1:00~2:00 p.m.	Book Discussion--will be held at the Smithfields branch (Route 209 at Foxmoor Village) Book Tile: The Paid Companion Author: Amanda Quick Genre: Mystery Summary: The Earl of St. Merryn needs a woman. His intentions are purely practical he simply wants someone sensible and suitably lovely to pose as his betrothed for a few weeks among polite society. The simplest solution is to hire a paid companion. Finding the right candidate proves more of a challenge than he expected. Once he meets Elenora Lodge things change.... For adition information contact the Smithfields branch at (570) 223-1881
Thursday, July 24, 2008 7:00 ~ 8:30 p.m.	Online Database Class -- Discover the different types of databases that the library has to offer. Learn how to use these resources to locate journal, magazine and newspaper articles as well as statistical data and other scholarly information. The class is free and open to the public. Registration is required. For additional information contact the Reference Department at 570-421-0800 ex.39
Friday, July 25, 2008 7:30 p.m.	Bookhouse Event: 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. Find out more about Joe Lutton & Lee Morgan
Sunday, September 7, 2008 2 p.m.	Dances of Egypt and Beyond with Diana Shahein An Educational and Entertaining Dance Performance Embark on an entrancing journey with renowned dancer Diana Shahein as she captivates you with dance, history, costumes and music of cultures which go back to the roots of civilization. Explore the life and dance of the gypsies of Luxor, the charming stick dance of the peasant from the Saiidi region of upper Egypt, the alluring sensuality of what came to be known later in the West as belly dance, and the celebratory wedding dance which features the dancer balancing a candelabra on her head. Glimpse into the mysterious trance dance of Morocco, the Zar ritual from the Sudan, and the hypnotic, mesmerizing Whirling Dervish of Turkey. This hourlong presentation is free and open to the public. Suitable for all ages.

For other Library events and further information, please see the following pages:

Please see the BookHouse (the library's monthly series of cultural and entertainment programs) page for upcoming events.
Please see the News and Special Events page for upcoming events in the Children's Deparment.

Please see the Teen page for upcoming events in the Young Adults Deparment.