Learn a new hobby, get help with tricky folds, or just hang out and fold with other origami fans.Paper will be provided, but participants are welcome to bring their own paper and a box to transport finished models. Please register.

All ages (8 to adult) skill levels are welcome. Children ages 6 & 7 are welcome but need to be accompanied by an adult helper.  

Family Event

Local Scouts have an annual autumn tradition of decorating the Village of Monroe with scarecrows! Join the Monroe Woodbury Girl Scouts as they build scarecrows to hang around town. Girl Scout volunteers will facilitate making the scarecrows. Materials will be provided. Please register.

This event is for children and teens of all ages! 

(Registration begins for all Teen programs on the 25th of the previous month.)

Every Sunday @ 1:00 PM. Kindly register.

Chess with Wes (Community)

 Walking toddlers ages 12 months to preschoolers under 4 can join Miss Sue's circle of friends for stories, songs and general silliness. Caregiver participation is critical for success in this lively celebration of early literacy skills.  

This program will be held in the program room in the children's area or weather permitting, on the deck. Please register as space is limited. 

MFL Monthly Board of Trustees Meeting will be held in the library and via zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81246504458?pwd=KSTqIdwp3v2tPtWkt22Su7JIL6vmFv.1

A special time for our youngest library members and their caregivers! Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, music and fun. Age appropriate sensory exploration and play will follow our circle time. 

Join us for a calming journey into the art of Tai Chi - a gentle form of exercise that promotes balance,flexibility, and peace of mind.  In this three-part series, a certified instructor will guide participants through slow, flowing movements that reduce stress and improve overall well-being.

GRADES K - 1

Let's have a hoot together and create your own edible owl cookies! Join us! Kindly register.

(Registration begins for all Children's programs on the 25th of the preceding month)

GRADES 6 - 12

Join Suzanne Morris, author-illustrator of A Trapezoid is NOT a Dinosaur!, for a night at the library. Suzanne will share her creative process and lead a hands-on illustration workshop. Participants will create expressive characters and stories of their own. They'll leave with tips and tools to develop them further.

This is a great opportunity to learn more about careers related to art & design, and try your hand at some new skills while you're at it! For more information about Suzanne Morris, please visit www.suzannemorrisart.com.

(Registration begins for all Teen programs on the 25th.)

Learn the basics of watercolor painting ONLINE with artist Shawn Dell Joyce! Shawn will take you step-by-step through the process of painting this fall pumpkin still life, and show you the basics of brushwork (washes, dry brush technique, spattering, and lifting up color), how to mix color and darken or lighten using only water. She will also show some interesting painting techniques like negative painting, wet-into-wet, and making very thin lines with a brush. To participate, have a set of 12 watercolors (pans are ok, tubes are better), a big round brush, a small pointed brush, and a flat square shaped brush about 1/2 inch, Pencil, and watercolor paper sheet 9x12, paper towels, cup with water in it.