Families with babies, toddlers and preschoolers can join our circle for songs, stories, dancing and fun. Caregiver participation is critical for success in this lively celebration of early literacy skills.  Please register as space is limited.  This program will be in the program room in the children's area.  

This exclusive elementary school ages program encourages students to learn about and explore Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art and Math.  Today we will learn about catapults and make our own.  

We will offer activities, games, specialty arts and crafts and more in open house learning stations for kids to learn, play and explore.  Please register and come by anytime between 4pm to 530pm. . 

This program will be held in the program room in the children's area.  

Learn simple tips and techniques for taking better pictures using both a digital camera and an iPhone. This beginner-friendly program will cover composition, lighting, and easy ways to improve your everyday photos.

Do you need some help with your laptop, your phone, your Ereader. Every Wednesday from 4:00pm to 5:00pm, the reference department will provide walk in tech help. Our team we will do our best to help with your problem and point you in the right direction as needed. It is a first come first serve basis and this service will only be available from 4-5.Though you do not need to sign up, you may want to call before coming in

GRADES 2 – 5

👑 Have you always wanted to be a medieval knight, prince, or princess? Well now you can at the library!⚔️

🏇🏽 Let's make our own brave steeds, foam lances, and sparkling crowns, then we'll hold our very own mock joust in the backyard (weather permitting). Please register so we know how many young knights and royals to expect. Only Grades 2-5 will be permitted to attend.

Calling all garden enthusiasts...  We will meet this month on the 4th Wednesday at the Community Garden behind Town Hall on Orange Turnpike

Step into history with Monroe Free Library on a special visit to two of the Hudson Valley's most important Revolutionary War sites!

📅 Thursday, July 23
🕙 Please arrive at Knox's Headquarters by 9:50 AM

Explore General Henry Knox's headquarters, then continue to the New Windsor Cantonment, the final encampment of the Continental Army. Expert-led tours at both sites will bring the story of America's fight for independence to life.

✨ Admission and guided tours are completely FREE!

🥪 There will be a lunch break between sites. Participants may bring their own lunch or dine locally.

🚗 Please note: Participants must provide their own transportation between locations.

📌 Registration is required.

Day Schedule:

Arrive at Knox Headquarters by 9:50

Tour at Knox - 10:00-11:30

Lunch 11:30-12:20

Arrive at Cantonment 12:20

Tour at Cantonment-12:30-2:00

Foxes, wallabies, hedgehogs, oh my! Join us under the tent to see the exotic and fascinating animals from Eyes of the Wild Animal Rescue. Registration is required.

Join Mike as he takes us through a playlist of songs with State and City Names in the titles. 

Join us for a quick Tech Topic discussion then some tech help on anything you may need.