The Edith Wheeler Memorial Library is proud to welcome Monroe native Paige Classey for a unique Teen Author Talk. Classey, a Masuk High School alumna from the class of 2006, recently published her debut young adult novel, "Everything You Left Me." The book tells the story of 18-year-old Maybeth, who is confronted by the police regarding her father's potential connection to a series of unsolved murders. As an author, Classey hopes to connect with young readers through her writing and empower them with a sense of recognition, validation, and dignity.
This hybrid program will be held in-person at the EWML meeting room and broadcast via Zoom
The Edith Wheeler Memorial Library is proud to welcome Monroe native Paige Classey for a unique Teen Author Talk. Classey, a Masuk High School alumna from the class of 2006, recently published her debut young adult novel, "Everything You Left Me." The book tells the story of 18-year-old Maybeth, who is confronted by the police regarding her father's potential connection to a series of unsolved murders. As an author, Classey hopes to connect with young readers through her writing and empower them with a sense of recognition, validation, and dignity.
This hybrid program will be held in-person at the EWML meeting room and broadcast via Zoom
NOTE: THE LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED, BUT RESTROOMS ARE OPEN!
ALL AGES!
Join us for a library-wide Summer Reading Kickoff Luau! Bring your own dinner and picnic on our back lawn while being serenaded by the sounds of Hawaii with the Edukated Fleas trio! Dance the night away, then enjoy dessert provided by the
Friends of the Library. There is no registration for this program - bring the whole family!
5:00 - Picnic on the lawn
5:30 - 6:30: LIVE music with the Edukated Fleas! Dance the night away!
Giveaways, decorations, dessert, and music all provided by the Friends of the Library!
Please note: In the event of inclement weather, the picnic will be cancelled and the live music will be moved indoors
NOTE: THE LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED, BUT RESTROOMS ARE OPEN!
ALL AGES!
Join us for a library-wide Summer Reading Kickoff Luau! Bring your own dinner and picnic on our back lawn while being serenaded by the sounds of Hawaii with the Edukated Fleas trio! Dance the night away, then enjoy dessert provided by the
Friends of the Library. There is no registration for this program - bring the whole family!
5:00 - Picnic on the lawn
5:30 - 6:30: LIVE music with the Edukated Fleas! Dance the night away!
Giveaways, decorations, dessert, and music all provided by the Friends of the Library!
Please note: In the event of inclement weather, the picnic will be cancelled and the live music will be moved indoors
Adults and teens complete a drop-in craft in the library, or take it home with you! There will be different crafts each week. Available only while supplies last. This week, make a Summer Journal.
This program is sponsored by Newtown Savings Bank
Adults and teens complete a drop-in craft in the library, or take it home with you! There will be different crafts each week. Available only while supplies last. This week, make a Summer Journal.
This program is sponsored by Newtown Savings Bank
This workshop is designed for teens to help take control of their financial future with budgeting 101.
Tuesday June 20th
4:30pm-5:30pm
This program can be attended in person or through zoom.
Registration is required to receive zoom link information.
Presented by
This workshop is designed for teens to help take control of their financial future with budgeting 101.
Tuesday June 20th
4:30pm-5:30pm
This program can be attended in person or through zoom.
Registration is required to receive zoom link information.
Presented by
Let's Play DnD!
Create-a-Character Event
Interested?
Players of all skill levels are welcome!
Join us for this Create a Character event, where you will design your own character’s looks and attributes using a character sheet. This is in preparation for a multi-part campaign!!
Explore DnD 5th edition and let the dice fall where they may! Ages 11-18
Space is limited! Registration required
Let's Play DnD!
Create-a-Character Event
Interested?
Players of all skill levels are welcome!
Join us for this Create a Character event, where you will design your own character’s looks and attributes using a character sheet. This is in preparation for a multi-part campaign!!
Explore DnD 5th edition and let the dice fall where they may! Ages 11-18
Space is limited! Registration required
Teen craft incorporating Summer Reading theme: Find your Voice
Teens will be using various crafting mediums to create a collage all about freedom of expression
Sponsored by Union Savings Bank
Teen craft incorporating Summer Reading theme: Find your Voice
Teens will be using various crafting mediums to create a collage all about freedom of expression
Sponsored by Union Savings Bank
Please join us for a chat with Tananarive Due about her newest work, The Wishing Pool and Other Stories. The second collection of stories by the author is full of her signature offerings of horror, science fiction, and suspense while confronting monsters of all kinds, including racism, the monster within, and the supernatural. Due’s prolific body of work cements the author as a leading voice in black speculative fiction for more than 20 years. Due is an award-winning writer, educator, and producer. Her body of work includes sixteen books, including the Blood Colony, The Living Blood, The Good House, Joplin’s Ghost, Devil’s Wake, and the forthcoming The Reformatory. In addition, she is a contributing author of Black Panther: Tales of Wakanda and Black Panther: Sins of the King. Collaborating with her partner Steven Barnes, she also co-wrote "A Small Town" for Season 2 of Jordan Peele’s "The Twilight Zone" on Paramount Plus and two segments of Shudder’s anthology film Horror Noire.
Register here to receive the webinar link. This program sponsored by the Friends of the Library
About the Author: Tananarive Due is an American Book Award–winning, Essence bestselling author of sixteen books. She was also a contributor to Jonathan Maberry’s middle grade anthology, Don’t Turn Out the Lights. She has won an American Book Award, an NAACP Image Award, and a British Fantasy Award. She teaches Black Horror and Afrofuturism at UCLA. She lives in Atlanta, Georgia. Visit her website TananariveDue.com.
Please join us for a chat with Tananarive Due about her newest work, The Wishing Pool and Other Stories. The second collection of stories by the author is full of her signature offerings of horror, science fiction, and suspense while confronting monsters of all kinds, including racism, the monster within, and the supernatural. Due’s prolific body of work cements the author as a leading voice in black speculative fiction for more than 20 years. Due is an award-winning writer, educator, and producer. Her body of work includes sixteen books, including the Blood Colony, The Living Blood, The Good House, Joplin’s Ghost, Devil’s Wake, and the forthcoming The Reformatory. In addition, she is a contributing author of Black Panther: Tales of Wakanda and Black Panther: Sins of the King. Collaborating with her partner Steven Barnes, she also co-wrote "A Small Town" for Season 2 of Jordan Peele’s "The Twilight Zone" on Paramount Plus and two segments of Shudder’s anthology film Horror Noire.
Register here to receive the webinar link. This program sponsored by the Friends of the Library
About the Author: Tananarive Due is an American Book Award–winning, Essence bestselling author of sixteen books. She was also a contributor to Jonathan Maberry’s middle grade anthology, Don’t Turn Out the Lights. She has won an American Book Award, an NAACP Image Award, and a British Fantasy Award. She teaches Black Horror and Afrofuturism at UCLA. She lives in Atlanta, Georgia. Visit her website TananariveDue.com.
Adults and Teens come and complete a drop-in craft in the library, or take it home with you! There will be different crafts each week. Available only while supplies last. This week, make Blackout Poetry.
This program is sponsored by Newtown Savings Bank
Adults and Teens come and complete a drop-in craft in the library, or take it home with you! There will be different crafts each week. Available only while supplies last. This week, make Blackout Poetry.
This program is sponsored by Newtown Savings Bank
Adults and Teens come and complete a drop-in craft in the library, or take it home with you! There will be different crafts each week. Available only while supplies last. This week, make Earrings & Keychains.
This program is sponsored by Newtown Savings Bank
Adults and Teens come and complete a drop-in craft in the library, or take it home with you! There will be different crafts each week. Available only while supplies last. This week, make Earrings & Keychains.
This program is sponsored by Newtown Savings Bank
Adults and Teens come and complete a drop-in craft in the library, or take it home with you! There will be different crafts each week. Available only while supplies last. This week, make a Book Page Flower Wreath.
This program is sponsored by Newtown Savings Bank
Adults and Teens come and complete a drop-in craft in the library, or take it home with you! There will be different crafts each week. Available only while supplies last. This week, make a Book Page Flower Wreath.
This program is sponsored by Newtown Savings Bank
Adults and Teens complete a self-care craft in the library, or take it home with you! There will be different crafts each week. Available only while supplies last. This week, try Nail Art, Sugar Scrubs, and Color Therapy.
This program is sponsored by Newtown Savings Bank
Adults and Teens complete a self-care craft in the library, or take it home with you! There will be different crafts each week. Available only while supplies last. This week, try Nail Art, Sugar Scrubs, and Color Therapy.
This program is sponsored by Newtown Savings Bank
Explore the foundations of improvisational storytelling!
In this exciting theater workshop for teens, Talewise will use fun games and activities to discover elements of improv— things like characterization, how to be a good scene partner, and how to be prepared for just about anything!
Participants will be guided through the collaborative process of devising their very own series of scenes all about a sci-fi monster invasion! Get ready to unleash your creativity!
No previous theater/acting experience required
Ages 11-18
Space is limited
Registration is required
Sponsored by Union Savings Bank
Explore the foundations of improvisational storytelling!
In this exciting theater workshop for teens, Talewise will use fun games and activities to discover elements of improv— things like characterization, how to be a good scene partner, and how to be prepared for just about anything!
Participants will be guided through the collaborative process of devising their very own series of scenes all about a sci-fi monster invasion! Get ready to unleash your creativity!
No previous theater/acting experience required
Ages 11-18
Space is limited
Registration is required
Sponsored by Union Savings Bank
Teens complete a drop-in craft in the library, or take it home with you! There will be different crafts each week. Available only while supplies last. This week, make a Mystery Craft.
This program is sponsored by Newtown Savings Bank
Teens complete a drop-in craft in the library, or take it home with you! There will be different crafts each week. Available only while supplies last. This week, make a Mystery Craft.
This program is sponsored by Newtown Savings Bank
All Ages: Join us on the back lawn for our last major Summer Reading Event! Bring your own picnic and enjoy entertainment from Marvelous Marvin!
“Laugh Count” is family-friendly fun show that blends magic, juggling, comedy, and audience participation - one you won't want to miss!
This program will be held on the back lawn, with no registration required - drop in! This program is appropriate for all ages, kids through adults. In the event of inclement weather, the picnic will be cancelled and the show will be moved indoors. Free tickets will be available beginning at 5:00 and will be limited.
This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
All Ages: Join us on the back lawn for our last major Summer Reading Event! Bring your own picnic and enjoy entertainment from Marvelous Marvin!
“Laugh Count” is family-friendly fun show that blends magic, juggling, comedy, and audience participation - one you won't want to miss!
This program will be held on the back lawn, with no registration required - drop in! This program is appropriate for all ages, kids through adults. In the event of inclement weather, the picnic will be cancelled and the show will be moved indoors. Free tickets will be available beginning at 5:00 and will be limited.
This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
10 DIY activities, 10 ways to create some creative fun!
This multigenerational craft lab will be fun for the whole family!
Main crafts will be geared towards teens and adults.
Four small crafts will be provided for younger patrons.
Hosted by My Productions CT
Space is limited
Registration is required
This program is sponsored by Newtown Savings Bank
10 DIY activities, 10 ways to create some creative fun!
This multigenerational craft lab will be fun for the whole family!
Main crafts will be geared towards teens and adults.
Four small crafts will be provided for younger patrons.
Hosted by My Productions CT
Space is limited
Registration is required
This program is sponsored by Newtown Savings Bank
This class gives a fun overview of the benefits of crystals.
A display case of various crystal samples will be set up so
that patrons can freely explore. We will learn how to best
incorporate each crystal into our homes and living spaces
as well. A fun cry stal quiz follows and then we ‘ll assemble
our t errarium using small plants, soil, small assorted
crystal chips and sands. Most importantly, we will plant our
“seed s of intention” into the soil! Calming music and tea
will set our mood. A great introspect ive experience for all.
This class gives a fun overview of the benefits of crystals.
A display case of various crystal samples will be set up so
that patrons can freely explore. We will learn how to best
incorporate each crystal into our homes and living spaces
as well. A fun cry stal quiz follows and then we ‘ll assemble
our t errarium using small plants, soil, small assorted
crystal chips and sands. Most importantly, we will plant our
“seed s of intention” into the soil! Calming music and tea
will set our mood. A great introspect ive experience for all.
Adults and Teens complete a drop-in craft in the library, or take it home with you! There will be different crafts each week. Available only while supplies last. This week, make a Day Planner.
This program is sponsored by Newtown Savings Bank
Adults and Teens complete a drop-in craft in the library, or take it home with you! There will be different crafts each week. Available only while supplies last. This week, make a Day Planner.
This program is sponsored by Newtown Savings Bank
