Monroe Free Library schedules events for entire family
Monroe - The following is a list of upcoming programs and events at the Monroe Free Library, located at 44 Millpond Parkway in Monroe. For additional information about any of them, call the library at 783-4411. Adult events Friends of the Library: Wednesday, Oct. 4, 8: p.m. The Friends of the Monroe Free Library invite you to join them at their next meeting. Their goals are to make a difference in our community, influence the future development of our library, meet friends with similar interests and concerns, organize fund-raising events and stimulate the use of the library through special programs. At the library. For more information, call president Maria Doles at 238-2216. Computer Class: e-Bay: Tuesday, Oct. 10. 7:30 p.m. Learn to wheel and deal on the famous auction Web site. Pat Bennett shows you how. Register. Medicare Part B Explained: Wednesday, Oct. 11, 10 a.m. to noon. Get the information you need about changes to this important public program. At the Monroe library. Board of Trustees Meeting: Monday, Oct. 16, 8 p.m. The Board of Trustees for the Monroe Free Library will hold its monthly meeting. The public is welcome. Blood Pressure Screening: Monday, Oct. 16, 10 a.m. to noon. Professionals from Bon Secours Hospital will measure this vital sign of health. Walk in, no registration needed. Computer Class: Advanced Internet Searching: Tuesday, Oct. 17, 7:30 p.m. Quickly find the accurate information you need on the Web. Pat Bennett shows you how. Register. Woodworkers Guild Demonstration: Wednesday, Oct. 18, 7 p.m. See exciting examples of the arts of woodworking and carving by the artisans of the Orange County Woodworkers Guild. Register. Book Discussion: In Cold Blood: Monday, Oct. 23, 7:30 p.m. The first true crime story, and still one of the best, blazes on the pages more brightly than any novel. This popular and lively book group led by Keith Walters finds new insight in an informal style. Register. Ghost Story Night: Tuesday, Oct. 24, 7:30 p.m. Real-life local ghost buster Linda Zimmermann tells tales guaranteed to raise goose bumps. Register. Bermuda cruise tickets on sale now. Relax on a voyage to one of the most beloved vacation spots. Sail on the Celebrity Zenith in a Category Four outside cabin. Leave Port Liberty, N.J., on June 9 and return on June 16. For one person, double occupancy, ticket price is $1,260. Please make your deposit this month at the library. For more information, call 783-4411. Raffle tickets for the cruise also are on sale at the library for $10. Only 275 tickets will be sold. Drawing takes place on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, 2007. At the library. Children’s events Saturday Walk-In StoryTime: Oct. 7, 14 and 21, 11:00-11:30 a.m. No registration is needed for this program of books and songs. Stories are chosen for children ages two to five years, but all ages are welcome. A parent must remain in the room with the child. Legend of Sleepy Hollow Puppet Show: Thursday, Oct. 19, 6:30-7:15 p.m. The Puppet People return with a thrilling, comic rendition of Washington Irving’s haunting tale set in our area. Life-sized puppets, colorful sets and lively music bring joy to children in first grade and up. Register starting Oct. 2. After School Crafts: Tuesday, Oct. 17, 4:30 p.m. Make a fun Halloween memento. For children in Kindergarten and First Grade. Register. Preschool Storytime Registration: Monday, Oct. 23, Tuesday, Oct. 31. Introduce your child to the joy of reading, as well as a great opportunity to practice social skills with peers. Sessions are available for age two years to young three year olds, with a parent remaining in the story room; and for three to five year olds with the adult remaining in the library. Child must be specified age for program by Sunday, Oct. 22, 2006. Monroe patrons given first consideration. Birth certificate required for new participants. Parents must stay in room with two year olds; must remain in library for older children. Register at the library. Classes will begin on Nov. 6. After School Crafts: Tuesday, Oct. 24, 4:30 p.m. A creepy craft for Halloween. For children in second grade and up. Register. Haunted Library: Friday, Oct. 27, 6-7:30 p.m. Wear your costume to visit a creepy library like you’ve never seen before - if you dare! Lots of scary scenes and fun photo ops. For Halloweeners in grade one and up. No registration needed. Scary Backlot Movie Night: Saturday, Oct. 28, 6 p.m. We’re not allowed to name this very popular movie in print, but you’ll enjoy Michael Keaton in this unforgettable role. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. Hot chocolate will be served. Weather permitting. For upper elementary grade level children, teens and their families. Movie rated PG. At the Monroe Free Library. For more information and the movie title, call 783-4411. Preschool Halloween Parade: Tuesday, Oct. 31. Wear your costume to march around the library. Get treats and enjoy Halloween stories. Ages two years to three years meet at 10:30 a.m.; ages three to five years meet at 11:30 a.m.. No registration needed. At the Monroe Free Library.