Events and Programs
​at the Monroe Public Library
June - August
for all ages

You can find events and programs for all ages—kids, teens, and adults—on this page.

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

All events with a specific date and time can be found on our Events Calendar.​

Weekly Events
​June 13 - July 29

​Summer Storytime
Mondays at 10:00 AM. Stories, rhymes and songs for ages 0-6 with a caregiver. No event July 4.

Music + Movement
Wednesdays at 10:00 AM. Favorite songs and active movement for ages 0-6 with a caregiver.

Making Waves in the Afternoon
Tuesdays & Wednesdays at 2:00 PM. Hands-on crafts and activities for kids entering grades K-5.

Online Gaming on Discord
Mondays, June 13, June 20, July 11 & July 18 at 2:00 PM. Online games, chess, and voice chat for teens entering grades 6-12.
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Get an invite at bit.ly/MPLdiscord.

Monthly Events

PaperCraft
1st Tuesdays at 6:00 PM. For adults, and kids 10+ with a participating adult.
June 7:  Watercolor & Collage
July 5: Tiny Treasure Bottles
August 2: Rope Baskets

Coffee and Chat Senior Book Club
2nd Mondays at 10:00 AM at Behring Senior Center.
All adults ages 55+ are welcome.

Library Lunchtime Book Club
2nd Wednesdays at 11:00 AM at the library and at 12:30 PM  on Zoom. For adults.

Wanderlust Book Club
3rd Tuesdays at 6:00 PM. For adults.

Late Night at the Library
Fridays, June 17 and July 22 from 7:00 - 10:00 PM. Food, fun and friends after hours for teens entering grades 6-12. Permission slips are required.

Teen Crafts at the Library
Mondays, June 27 & July 25 at 2:00 PM. Spend time with friends and make ocean-themed crafts! For teens entering grades 6-12.

To Be announced

Fishing with Emily
TBA in July
Emily Edge of The Reel Em Angler and Angling Around the World will teach us how to fish! Emily will share her passion for fishing with us. We’ll talk about basics, tips and tricks Emily learned through trial and error. Fish stories welcome! For adult beginners and those wishing to sharpen their skills.

​Teen Week
​August 1-5 - details TBA
We’ll have fun activities just for teens this week! More info to come.
Summer Reading is for everyone! Get all the info to participate in this summer's challenge.

Special Events

Wine Walk Water Spot & Planter Project
Thursday, June 2 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Whether you’re participating in Main Street’s Wine Walk or just spending time on the Square, stop by our front yard for a drink of water and a hedgehog planter project! You can make it that night, or take a kit home with you. For adults.

Relief Printing with Monroe Art Market
Monday, June 13
from 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Enjoy a relaxed art experience with Lauren of Monroe Art Market as she guides us through printing with linoleum blocks! For adults; please register in advance.

Rockin’ Reptiles & Awesome Amphibians with Mississippi River Museum
Thursday, June 16 at 2:00 PM
Explore the world of reptiles and amphibians! Learn about some of their amazing adaptations and the important roles they play in nature.  A few live animals will stop by to help us learn! For kids and families.

Half-Twisted Half-Knot
Thursday, July 7 at 6:00 PM
Have a funny time with comedy, and balloons! You never know what will happen next in this interactive show. For kids and families.

Watercolor Assemblage Cards with Monroe Art Market
Monday, July 18 from 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Enjoy a fun class with Lauren of Monroe Art Market as she guides us through watercolor resist techniques and cut-out card making. For adults; please register in advance.

Water Wars at Twining Park
Monday, July 25 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Meet at Twining Park volleyball court
High schoolers and adults are encouraged to bring their own squirt guns to compete in the Monroe Public Library Water Wars! We will also provide some squirt guns if you are unable to bring one of your own.

Pool Party
Sunday, July 31 from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Cool off to celebrate the end of Summer Reading! Join us at the Rec Park Pool for an awesome pool party.  All Summer Reading participants are welcome.

Teen Yard Game Party
Friday, August 5 at 7:00 PM
Teens entering grades 6-12 can join us in Twining Park for yard games before Movie Night!

Movie Night in the Park
​Friday, August 5 at 8:30 PM
Join us in Twining Park to watch Luca! Bring friends and family, along with blankets, chairs, and bug spray. Bring your own treats, or purchase from the food trucks. Presented in partnership with Parks & Recreation, Crossroads Church, and Kiwanis.