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Events and Programs
at the Monroe Public Library Fall 2020 • September 8 - December 19 for all ages This fall, you can find events and programs for all ages—kids, teens, and adults—on this page. Many of our programs will take place online, but we also have several offline options. There's something for everyone!
You can find links at the bottom of the page for access to online programs. Online Anytime
Storytime (and Craft Kit)
Monday mornings on Facebook and YouTube for children 0-6 and their families Enjoy weekly Storytime with books, songs, and more! Ask for the weekly Storytime Craft at the Checkout Desk or with your Curbside pickup. New Book Tuesday: Youth Edition
1st Tuesdays on Facebook and YouTube for anyone interested in books for kids and teens Monthly videos will showcase the books coming to the New shelves in the Children’s Room and Teen Area. You might find your next favorite read! #anditstartslikethis
1st Thursdays on Instagram for independent readers and their families Enjoy a video read-aloud of the first chapter of a featured new chapter book from our shelves! TGIF
Friday mornings on Facebook and YouTube for adults Laura the Librarian will share something new every Friday, with books, crafts, and more. Virtual Escape Rooms
Monthly on Google Forms for teens and adults Find the links to our virtual escape rooms here or on Facebook! We’ll visit the Matrix, explore classic books, do a surprise room, and finish by saving Holiday fun in Monroe. This month, instead of a virtual escape room, we're going on a Virtual Worldwide Scavenger Hunt with Google Maps! Library Discord Chat
Anytime on Discord for teens and adults Socialize with fellow library lovers on our Discord server. Fill out the Google Form for an invite! https://bit.ly/MPLdiscord Picture Posts
Regularly on Facebook and Instagram for all ages Follow us on social media for fun pictures and posts! Like, comment, and use our hashtags to participate. At Your Own Pace
Guided Art Workshop
2nd Thursdays, with videos on Facebook and Youtube for families with kids of all ages We provide the supplies, you make the art together. Ask for an Art Workshop Kit at the Checkout Desk or with your Curbside pickup. Follow along with our videos to complete the experience. Shared Storybook
anytime for all ages Check out our journal to see what other members of the community have added to it. Write or draw about your own adventures, then return it to the library for someone else to continue! You can find our three journals (if available) on the shelf at the top of the stairs. Read Aloud Swap
for older adults and families with young children Do you miss reading with grandparents, grandchildren, or other family members young and old? Families, make a video of your child reading a favorite picture book, then share it with us. Adults, do the same. We will then swap the recordings for all participants to enjoy. Submit your video by November 1 to Janel at jkeizer@monroepubliclibrary.org. Take & Make Projects
Monthly for adults and teens These hands-on projects will keep you busy. Ask for one at the Checkout Desk or with your Curbside pickup after the first of each month. September: Stress Balls October: Pressed Flowers: Supply List Instructions November: Hanging Air Plants: Instructions Air Plant Care December: Mug Magic Historic Monroe Self-Guided Walking Tour
for anyone who likes to walk Monroe history is fascinating. Get some fresh air and exercise as you learn a bit about Monroe’s past! Download the map here, or pick one up at the Checkout Desk. |
Story Stroll on the Square
November 23 to December 31 It's time for a Story Stroll! Walk around the Square to read Mr. Cookie Baker by Monica Wellington and "The Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookies" by Barbara Vance! Each page is at a different local business, and has an fun activity to do. Also, you can count the hidden cookies throughout the Stroll—can you find them all? If you complete the Stroll during library service hours (M-T 10-2, W-R 3-7), park in one of our Curbside spaces and call the number to get a free individually-wrapped cookie! Thanks to Kurt Kline of Bäckerei Kline and Main Street Monroe for their support. Live Interactive Virtual Events
Lunchtime Book Club
Wednesday, September 16 at 11:00 AM on Zoom Wednesday, November 11 at 11:00 AM on Zoom for adults Our lunchtime book club goes virtual! Books can be picked up at the Checkout Desk as usual, or call ahead to pick up a book using Curbside Service. Get in touch if you need assistance with Zoom. Future discussion dates may be announced. Party Games: Live!
3rd Thursdays at 6:00 PM on Discord for teens We’ll be playing live games, just for teens! We’ll use Discord to voice chat as we play online party games. Be ready to come up with hilarious quips, great rhymes, and amazing (or not so amazing!) works of art as we all play together. Fill out the Google Form for an invite! https://bit.ly/MPLdiscord Grow a Reader Chat
Thursday, October 1 at 6:00 PM on Facebook for caregivers of preschoolers Ms Andrea will talk about our Grow a Reader program and how you can keep reading with the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten app. Remember When Scavenger Hunt
October 26-30, on Facebook for adults and families in teams of any number (team up with your quarantine bubble!) Name your team, then compete against other teams virtually for Monroe Money! We’ll give you prompts for activities based on pop culture favorites from the 70s, 80s, and 90s. Bonus points for costumes! Share your photos and videos in our Facebook Group to compete. Trivia Night
Thursday, November 12 at 6:00 PM on Zoom with Kahoot for teens and adults in teams of any number We’ll have a night of trivia on multiple general-knowledge and pop-culture topics, plus Monroe history, in a live game! No need to sign up; join us here: https://bit.ly/MPLtrivia202011 Reading Challenges
Golden Archer Challenge
September 8 to December 19, on Beanstack for kids in grades K-2 (Primary) and 3-5 (Intermediate) Read five titles nominated by Wisconsin kids, then vote for your favorite! The last day of voting is March 1, 2021. Everyone who completes the challenge on Beanstack gets a prize: a free book or mini journal. Book bundles are available for checkout. Wanderlust World Tour
September 8 to December 19, on Beanstack for adults Our evening book club will not meet in person, but you can still challenge yourself to read globally with the World Tour! Read what you like in each category to earn badges. Everyone who completes the challenge gets a prize: a free book or mini journal. Listen In
Storyline
call 328-7024 anytime for kids of all ages Lester the Lion says, "Call the Storyline!" We’re here any time you need a story. Call us every two weeks to hear something new! Music + Movement Playlist
anytime on Spotify for children 0-6 and their families Do you miss shaking your sillies out at our weekly program? Listen to all the favorite songs and have your own dance party! Library Updates on "To the Point"
monthly during the 12 PM hour on WEKZ AM 1260 and FM 95.5 for all ages Listen in around 12:35 to hear about library offerings, including books, programs, and services. |
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