Monroe Public Library in Monroe, WI
Located on the Historic Square in Monroe, Wisconsin
925 16th Avenue | Monroe WI 53566 | (608) 328-7010
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Events and Programs
​at the Monroe Public Library

Summer 2023
​June 12 - July 28
​for all ages


Sometimes we have to make changes due to unavoidable circumstances. Any changes are marked in green.

Any event with a specific date and time can be found on our Events Calendar.
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Get all the details about the
Summer Reading Challenge!

with challenges, games and prizes for all ages
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For Children

Read + Play Storytime
Mondays at 10:00 AM
for children 0-6 and their caregivers
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Sing, talk, read, write, and play together with Ms Andrea! With stories, songs, and rhymes for our youngest friends, followed by a craft.

Music + Movement
​Wednesdays at 10:00 AM
for children 0-6 and their caregivers
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Move and dance together! This active time with bubbles and favorite songs is followed by free play.

All Together Afternoons
Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 2:00 PM

for children entering grades K-5
​Work together! Children will create collaborative projects with art and engineering themes! Some sessions may take place outside. Weekly projects are the same, so choose Tuesday or Wednesday to join us! No event July 4.
For Families

Duke Otherwise Music Concert
Thursday, June 22 at 6:00 PM
​Dance and sing together! Duke Otherwise plays fun and funny pop music for kids of all ages, and he puts on a great show with his guitar and his tap shoes. You won’t want to miss it!

Cat Day 

Thursday, July 13 from 2-4 PM
&
Dog Day
Thursday, July 20 from 2-4 PM
​Meet furry friends together! The Green County Humane Society will be here to show off pups and kittens. Consider taking home one of these adorable, adoptable pets!

Pool Party
Sunday, July 23 at 11:00 AM at Rec Park Pool
​Let’s swim together! Swim in the pool and explore the water during this end-of-summer celebration. Don’t forget your swimming suits!

For Adults (& Teens)

Indian Mounds in Wisconsin
Wednesday, June 14 from 6-7:30 PM
​All are welcome

​Explore together! Bob Birmingham will share the history of the Indian mounds in Wisconsin and the traditions of the Native Americans who created them.
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Embroidered Bags
Thursday, July 13 from 6-7:30 PM
for adults & teens
​Keep it together! Join us for basic embroidery on various types of bags and pouches.

Aquaponic Gardening
Thursday, July 20 from 6-7:30 PM
for adults & teens
Sign up in advance; one garden per family
Create community together! Build your own aquaponic garden, in which fish and plants share a balanced ecosystem.

Adult Game Night
Friday, July 21 from 7-10 PM
​for adults only
​Let’s play together! We’ll have games of all kinds available: board and card games, video games, and Nerf weapons. The group will choose the game!
​Smartphone Basics
for adults
Chat together! Have a smartphone that’s new to you? We’re starting with the basics—no experience is needed. Please bring your cable and charger. Space is limited; sign up in advance starting June 5 for one session: 
​Using Your Android Phone
Tuesday, June 20 at 11:00 AM
Thursday, July 6 at 12:00 PM
Using Your iPhone
Thursday, June 22 at 11:00 AM
Tuesday, July 25 at 12:00 PM
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​Book Clubs

Coffee & Chat Senior Book Club
Monthly on 2nd Mondays at 10:00 AM
at Behring Senior Center
for adults 55+

Library Lunchtime Book Club
Monthly on 2nd Wednesdays at 11:00 AM
for adults

Pork & Beans Book Club
​Monthly on 1st Fridays at 4:00 PM
for adults
For Teens

Drop-in Events
Armpit Fudge
Friday, June 16 from 1-5 PM
&
Candy Sushi
Thursday, July 6 from 1-5 PM

Anytime Activities
​Join us for activities this summer - anytime and from anywhere! All you need is a device and an internet connection. (Psst: our wifi is free and always open!)   We’ll feature photo challenges and a web scavenger hunt… plus, you could win prizes!
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Storyline
Available any time — call 608-328-7024.
With a new story every two weeks!
For kids and families.

#anditstartslikethis
Monthly on Instagram and YouTube
Ms Andrea shares the first chapter of a new book for independent readers.

#anditstartslikethis teens
Monthly on Facebook and YouTube
Ms Summer shares the first chapter of a new book for teen readers.

New Book Tuesday
Monthly on Facebook and YouTube
Laura the Librarian shares some of the newest books for adults.

PaperCraft Take and Make Projects
Monthly — pick up at the Checkout Desk
Get crafty anytime with these monthly project kits intended for adults.
Tiny Art Show
for adults & teens
Paint together! Take home a tiny art kit and express yourself through painting.
  • Get your canvas & kit starting June 15
  • Return your canvas by July 15
  • See the art on display during August​
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