Join us for an inspiring music-filled true story!  rated PG, 88 minutesThis film is based on the true story of a high school band leader who took a ragtag jazz band and turned them into a legendary funk power-house. Years later, his students gather to celebrate the man who taught them about pride, honor and the power of a deep groove. Please call the library for the title of this film.

Grow food, raise flowers and beautify your yard FOR FREE!  It doesn't have to cost a penny to have a beautiful and productive garden. Free seeds will be distributed to participants, both flowers and vegetables. You can also swap seeds, even if you don't bring any with you.Cuttings of shrubs will also be available and they will bloom inside for you this winter. No experience required! Reservation appreciated so adequate materials can be provided. In association with the Upper Monroe Neighborhood Association, this program is presented by City Horticulturalist, Michael Warren Thomas.

Come and enjoy a story time with your terrific two year old!  Let's dance to the music, listen to stories and make new friends.

Let's make valentines, eat special snacks, and get unique valentine-themed henna tattoos!  Come and make your own special valentine or bookmark, and enjoy some Valentine's Day snacks! Let Mehndi artist Meena Ross design a unique valentine-themed henna tattoo especially for you! Please register in advance if you would like to attend our party.

Come and watch a documentary about a very special chimpanzee who was raised like a human child!  rated PG-13, 93 minutesThe Oscar-winning team behind the documentary Man on Wire tells the story of Nim, the chimpanzee who in the 1970's was raised and nurtured like a human child to see if he could learn to communicate with language. The film is an unflinching and unsentimental biography of an animal that we tried to make human. Following Nim's journey is funny, revealing and profoundly unsettling.Please call the library for the title of this film.

Change your afternoon routine!    Visit the Monroe Branch and let your 3-5 year old enjoy stories, finger plays and make new friends.

Come and enjoy a story time with your terrific two year old!  Let's dance to the music, listen to stories and make new friends.

Come and join our LEGO CLUB!  Listen to a story and then use your imagination and build a special structure with LEGOS.Bring your own LEGOS or use some of ours.

Come and enjoy a story time with your terrific two year old!  Let's dance to the music, listen to stories and make new friends.

Change your afternoon routine!    Visit the Monroe Branch and let your 3-5 year old enjoy stories, finger plays and make new friends.

For adults who enjoy reading children's literature.  This month we will be discussing the book "The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: The Mysterious Howling" by Maryrose Wood.