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The library has suspended in-person events as of Monday, November 29. Changes are in green.
Events and Programs
at the Monroe Public Library Fall 2021 • September to December for all ages You can find events and programs for all ages—kids, teens, and adults—on this page.
This fall, due to so much possibility for change, we will release our calendar one month at a time. Keep an eye out for posters and brochures in the library, and return to this site for regularly updated information. All events with a specific date and time can be found on our Events Calendar. This event is postponed. We hope to reschedule soon!
First Thursday: Progressive Story Drive-Thru
Thursday, December 2 from 5:30 - 6:30 PM. For families, but all are welcome! Join us in the library parking lot for a progressive telling of The Mitten by Jan Brett! Drive through each of our stations to complete the book — and get a special surprise to take home. Main Street Monroe’s First Thursday nights are the perfect time to explore the square. Have a little story with your shopping! In case of bad weather, this event is cancelled. Please check our website and Facebook page for weather updates. Story Lane will not be held on November 29.
Story Lane: Drive-in Storytime
Mondays between 2:00-5:00 PM & Wednesdays between 9:30 AM and 3:30 PM. Drive in anytime! Last day: November 29 For kids and families. Enjoy a short storytime with a library team member! It's like a drive-in movie, because you stay in your car, but it's just for you! Drive into the parking lot, park in the Lester spot, and give us a call. We will not have Story Lane in December, but other personalized options for Storytime will launch in January! More info to come. Buds & Blooms Storytime
Mondays in November, December 6, December 13 at 10:00 AM on Facebook Live. For children 0-6 and their caregivers. Just like a real-life storytime, Ms Andrea will read books, tell stories, and sing songs. Watch along and comment to participate! Craft kits are not currently available for pickup. “Coffee and Chat” Book Club for Seniors
Cancelled for December Monday, December 6 at 10:00 AM at Behring Senior Center All seniors are welcome, regardless of membership at the Senior Center. - The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah Request a copy with your Curbside pickup. Lunchtime Book Club
Wednesday, December 8 at 12:30 PM on Zoom (http://bit.ly/MPLBookClub). For adults. - Open Season by C.J. Box Request a copy with your Curbside pickup. Cards for the Troops
November is a time to remember our veterans and thank our service members. Send your appreciation with a flat card, note, or picture in an unsealed envelope. Place them in our book drop, and we will mail them as a package the first week of December. These messages will go to currently-deployed service members of the Wisconsin Air National Guard. Email Janel at jkeizer@monroepubliclibrary.org with questions. 
Wanderlust Book Club
Cancelled for December - Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead by Olga Tokarczuk Want to read the book for fun? Request a copy with your Curbside pickup. |
Story Stroll
Throughout December. For kids and families. More info to come! Explore the downtown area and read The Button Book by Sally Nicholls and Bethan Woollvin while you walk! Businesses around the square and beyond will feature a page of the book in their windows. Start at the library and follow the arrows! Thanks to Main Street Monroe for their partnership. 12 Days of Books
Throughout December. For all. Books are a great way to connect with friends and family, in person or virtually. We will reveal books throughout December that can help you spend time together. See the books on our front window, on Facebook and Instagram, and in a special folded book you can get starting December 1. Each of the featured books will be available to check out at Curbside pickup. OfflineStoryline
Our dedicated phone line with a new story every two weeks. Call 608-328-7024. Library Updates on “To The Point”
The latest library news and spotlights on services. Monthly during the 12:00 PM hour on WEKZ AM 1260 and FM 95.5. Art for All
Art project kits available on 2nd Mondays while supplies last. Pick up a kit Curbside. For adults and kids 10+.
Science-in-a-Bag
Hands-on experiment kits available on 3rd Mondays while supplies last. Pick up a kit Curbside. For elementary schoolers and up.
Online#anditstartslikethis
Listen to the first chapter of a new kids book, once per month on Instagram. For kids and families. New Book Tuesday
Tuesday, December 14. Watch on Facebook and YouTube. For adults. Party Games Live!
Tuesday, December 7 at 6:00 PM on Discord. For teens in grades 6-12. Play online and mobile party games with voice chat. Need an invite? https://bit.ly/MPLdiscord Chess Live!
Tuesday, December 14 at 6:00 PM on Discord. For teens in grades 6-12. Head-to-head chess matches online and voice chat. Need an invite? https://bit.ly/MPLdiscord Teen Craft Night
Tuesday, November 23 at 6:00 PM on Discord. For teens in grades 6-12. Pick up a kit Curbside, then join us in crafting together online with voice chat. Need an invite? https://bit.ly/MPLdiscord
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