I am excited to be starting a new article and video series on our home towns; Explore the Valley! The places we live, work, play, and raise our children. Each month we will explore a different place in the valley. Places you may have been to once or several times, places you have been meaning to go, and places you may have never even heard of. My hope is that you will find some new places in your own backyard, rediscover an old favorite, and share them with your family and neighbors.
Summer has officially left and in has come the rain and cold. What do you do with your littles when outside isn't an option (unless they want to jump in puddles), you go to your local library. It is not just about books anymore! Come with me as we discover what fun all of the family can have at the Monroe Library.
The Monroe Library is part of the Sno-Isle library system and has been an important part of the Monroe community for many, many years. Here are some ways to spend your time at this fantastic library -
- Story time - The Monroe Library has so many different kinds of story times through out the week. You can find the best one for you family on our event calendar. Story time is not only educational but fun and a great way for both kids and caregivers to find some new friends.
- Kids and teen classes - Not only do they have story time for babies to preschoolers, the Monroe Library also has classes for kids, teens, and adults. From science to arts and crafts to adult book clubs, their is something for everyone.
- Play area - The Monroe Library has an awesome play area that appeals to kids of all ages. From spinning chairs to toy trains and cars; your child will not be bored. They also have lots of comfy chairs and tables that you can sit at and read a book, scroll Facebook or Instagram, and just take some time to relax.
- Quiet study areas - We have gone to the library many times to get some work done. They have lots of tables in the back of the library where you can be sperated from distractions and have that quiet time to work that we all desperately need sometimes.
- A teen area - They have a great area in the back of the library just for teens. It has a study table, some chair to hang out with friends, and is surrounded by books that would appeal to most teens.
There is so much more that you can do at the Monroe library. They have public access computers, a copy machines, board games for anyone to play, and of course all the books. Don't leave without checking out all the fantastic books and taking some home with you.
