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Monrovia Reads Van at Mayflower Elementary

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Monrovia Reads Van
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
6-11
MR Van:

Visit our website to learn more about the Monrovia Reads Mobile Literacy Program!

Mayflower 1:50-3:30

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Monrovia Reads Van
Age Group: 6-11
Program Type: Bookmobile
Event Details:

MR Van

Visit our website to learn more about the Monrovia Reads Mobile Literacy Program!

Mayflower 1:50-3:30

Monrovia Reads Van

Monrovia Reads Van at Bradoaks Elementary

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Monrovia Reads Van
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
6-11
MR Van:

Visit our website to learn more about the Monrovia Reads Mobile Literacy Program!

Dismissals at 2:05 and 2:40. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Monrovia Reads Van
Age Group: 6-11
Program Type: Bookmobile
Event Details:

MR Van

Visit our website to learn more about the Monrovia Reads Mobile Literacy Program!

Dismissals at 2:05 and 2:40. 

Promotional Image for the Pop-Up Makerspace event for children ages 5-12 years, occurring December 8, January 12, and February 9 from 3:30-4:30pm.

Pop-Up Makerspace for Kids

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Story Room at Monrovia Public Library
Program Type:
Makerspace
Age Group:
6-11

Create, play, tinker, and learn using different materials and tools at the MPL. Strengthen those creative muscles in an open exploratory environment. No registration needed, drop-in anytime! For children 5-12.

Library Branch: Monrovia Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: 6-11
Program Type: Makerspace
Event Details:

Create, play, tinker, and learn using different materials and tools at the MPL. Strengthen those creative muscles in an open exploratory environment. No registration needed, drop-in anytime! For children 5-12.

Monrovia Reads Van

Monrovia Reads Van at Wild Rose

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Monrovia Reads Van
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
6-11
MR Van:

Visit our website to learn more about the Monrovia Reads Mobile Literacy Program!

Dismissals at 2:25 and 3:00.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Monrovia Reads Van
Age Group: 6-11
Program Type: Bookmobile
Event Details:

MR Van

Visit our website to learn more about the Monrovia Reads Mobile Literacy Program!

Dismissals at 2:25 and 3:00.

Monrovia Reads Van

Monrovia Reads Van at Plymouth

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:45pm
Monrovia Reads Van
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
6-11
MR Van:

Visit our website to learn more about the Monrovia Reads Mobile Literacy Program!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Monrovia Reads Van
Age Group: 6-11
Program Type: Bookmobile

MR Van

Visit our website to learn more about the Monrovia Reads Mobile Literacy Program!

LEGO background with text reading "LEGO Free Play Select dates every month story room 2:30 pm"

LEGO Free Play

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Story Room at Monrovia Public Library
Program Type:
Special Events, STEAM
Age Group:
0-5, 6-11
LEGO Club:

Parents children ages 2 to 12 are invited to build and play with library supplied blocks. Come by, get creative and flex those engineering muscles.

Library Branch: Monrovia Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: 0-5, 6-11
Program Type: Special Events, STEAM

LEGO Club

Parents children ages 2 to 12 are invited to build and play with library supplied blocks. Come by, get creative and flex those engineering muscles.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The City of Monrovia does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. To ensure availability, you are advised to make your request at least 72-hours prior to the program or meeting you wish to attend. Please contact the library at 626-256-8274 for more information.

Photography

There may be a photographer at this event:

Your presence at this event constitutes your consent to have you and/or your child(ren) photographed and to have your likeness and photograph used to promote and publicize other events at the library, or the library itself. 

Monrovia Reads Van

Monrovia Reads Van at Monroe Elementary

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 1:45pm - 3:30pm
Monrovia Reads Van
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
6-11
MR Van:

Visit our website to learn more about the Monrovia Reads Mobile Literacy Program!

Monroe 1:50-3:30.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Monrovia Reads Van
Age Group: 6-11
Program Type: Bookmobile
Event Details:

MR Van

Visit our website to learn more about the Monrovia Reads Mobile Literacy Program!

Monroe 1:50-3:30.

Monrovia Reads Van

Monrovia Reads Van at Mayflower Elementary

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Monrovia Reads Van
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
6-11
MR Van:

Visit our website to learn more about the Monrovia Reads Mobile Literacy Program!

Mayflower 1:50-3:30

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Monrovia Reads Van
Age Group: 6-11
Program Type: Bookmobile
Event Details:

MR Van

Visit our website to learn more about the Monrovia Reads Mobile Literacy Program!

Mayflower 1:50-3:30

Monrovia Reads Van

Monrovia Reads Van at Wild Rose

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Monrovia Reads Van
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
6-11
MR Van:

Visit our website to learn more about the Monrovia Reads Mobile Literacy Program!

Dismissals at 2:25 and 3:00.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Monrovia Reads Van
Age Group: 6-11
Program Type: Bookmobile
Event Details:

MR Van

Visit our website to learn more about the Monrovia Reads Mobile Literacy Program!

Dismissals at 2:25 and 3:00.

Barks and Books

Barks and Books

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Room at Monrovia Public Library
Program Type:
Children's Literacy
Age Group:
6-11

The library is partnering with Love on a Leash and Therapy Dogs International to present an opportunity to read to a furry friend.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Monrovia Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: 6-11
Program Type: Children's Literacy
Registration Required
Event Details:

The library is partnering with Love on a Leash and Therapy Dogs International to present an opportunity to read to a furry friend.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The City of Monrovia does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. To ensure availability, you are advised to make your request at least 72-hours prior to the program or meeting you wish to attend. Please contact the library at 626-256-8274 for more information.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Photography

There may be a photographer at this event:

Your presence at this event constitutes your consent to have you and/or your child(ren) photographed and to have your likeness and photograph used to promote and publicize other events at the library, or the library itself. 

Monrovia Reads Van

Monrovia Reads Van at Plymouth

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:45pm
Monrovia Reads Van
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
6-11
MR Van:

Visit our website to learn more about the Monrovia Reads Mobile Literacy Program!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Monrovia Reads Van
Age Group: 6-11
Program Type: Bookmobile

MR Van

Visit our website to learn more about the Monrovia Reads Mobile Literacy Program!

Innovation Lab select Wednesdays every month in the story room. Pictures of children showing off their work.

Innovation Lab with WOW! That’s STEM

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Story Room at Monrovia Public Library
Program Type:
Special Events, STEAM
Age Group:
6-11

Learn, experiment and explore at Innovation Lab at the MPL. We will have a different STEAM-related activity for school-aged children on a select Wednesday every month. This program is in partnership with Wow! That’s STEM. Ages 6-11.

Library Branch: Monrovia Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: 6-11
Program Type: Special Events, STEAM
Event Details:

Learn, experiment and explore at Innovation Lab at the MPL. We will have a different STEAM-related activity for school-aged children on a select Wednesday every month. This program is in partnership with Wow! That’s STEM. Ages 6-11.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The City of Monrovia does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. To ensure availability, you are advised to make your request at least 72-hours prior to the program or meeting you wish to attend. Please contact the library at 626-256-8274 for more information.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
Monrovia Reads Van

Monrovia Reads Van at Monroe Elementary

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 1:45pm - 3:30pm
Monrovia Reads Van
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
6-11
MR Van:

Visit our website to learn more about the Monrovia Reads Mobile Literacy Program!

Monroe 1:50-3:30.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Monrovia Reads Van
Age Group: 6-11
Program Type: Bookmobile
Event Details:

MR Van

Visit our website to learn more about the Monrovia Reads Mobile Literacy Program!

Monroe 1:50-3:30.

Monrovia Reads Van

Monrovia Reads Van at Mayflower Elementary

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Monrovia Reads Van
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
6-11
MR Van:

Visit our website to learn more about the Monrovia Reads Mobile Literacy Program!

Mayflower 1:50-3:30

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Monrovia Reads Van
Age Group: 6-11
Program Type: Bookmobile
Event Details:

MR Van

Visit our website to learn more about the Monrovia Reads Mobile Literacy Program!

Mayflower 1:50-3:30

Promotional Image for the Sensory Mornings event, designed for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other sensory processing disorders. The event occurs on Saturday, December 27, January 24, and February 28, from 10:00 to 11:00 am. Registration is required.

Sensory-Friendly Morning for Neurodivergent Children

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Youth Services Area at Monrovia Public Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
0-5, 6-11

Join us for a sensory-friendly early morning specifically for neurodivergent children, such as children with sensory processing challenges, autism spectrum disorder, and/or ADHD, to enjoy the library in a less stimulating environment.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Monrovia Public Library
Room: Youth Services Area
Age Group: 0-5, 6-11
Program Type: Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a sensory-friendly early morning specifically for neurodivergent children, such as children with sensory processing challenges, autism spectrum disorder, and/or ADHD, to enjoy the library in a less stimulating environment.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The City of Monrovia does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. To ensure availability, you are advised to make your request at least 72-hours prior to the program or meeting you wish to attend. Please contact the library at 626-256-8274 for more information.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
Monrovia Reads Van

Monrovia Reads Van at Bradoaks Elementary

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Monrovia Reads Van
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
6-11
MR Van:

Visit our website to learn more about the Monrovia Reads Mobile Literacy Program!

Dismissals at 2:05 and 2:40. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Monrovia Reads Van
Age Group: 6-11
Program Type: Bookmobile
Event Details:

MR Van

Visit our website to learn more about the Monrovia Reads Mobile Literacy Program!

Dismissals at 2:05 and 2:40. 

Monrovia Reads Van

Monrovia Reads Van at Wild Rose

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Monrovia Reads Van
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
6-11
MR Van:

Visit our website to learn more about the Monrovia Reads Mobile Literacy Program!

Dismissals at 2:25 and 3:00.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Monrovia Reads Van
Age Group: 6-11
Program Type: Bookmobile
Event Details:

MR Van

Visit our website to learn more about the Monrovia Reads Mobile Literacy Program!

Dismissals at 2:25 and 3:00.

Monrovia Reads Van

Monrovia Reads Van at Plymouth

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:45pm
Monrovia Reads Van
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
6-11
MR Van:

Visit our website to learn more about the Monrovia Reads Mobile Literacy Program!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Monrovia Reads Van
Age Group: 6-11
Program Type: Bookmobile

MR Van

Visit our website to learn more about the Monrovia Reads Mobile Literacy Program!

Innovation Lab select Wednesdays every month in the story room. Pictures of children showing off their work.

Innovation Lab w/ MASA (MHS Math & Science Academy)

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Story Room at Monrovia Public Library
Program Type:
Special Events, STEAM
Age Group:
6-11

Learn, experiment and explore at Innovation Lab at the MPL. We will have a different STEAM-related activity for school-aged children on select Wednesdays every month. This program is in partnership with MHS Math & Science Academy (MASA).

Library Branch: Monrovia Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: 6-11
Program Type: Special Events, STEAM
Event Details:

Learn, experiment and explore at Innovation Lab at the MPL. We will have a different STEAM-related activity for school-aged children on select Wednesdays every month. This program is in partnership with MHS Math & Science Academy (MASA).

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The City of Monrovia does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. To ensure availability, you are advised to make your request at least 72-hours prior to the program or meeting you wish to attend. Please contact the library at 626-256-8274 for more information.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
Monrovia Reads Van

Monrovia Reads Van at Monroe Elementary

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 1:45pm - 3:30pm
Monrovia Reads Van
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
6-11
MR Van:

Visit our website to learn more about the Monrovia Reads Mobile Literacy Program!

Monroe 1:50-3:30.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Monrovia Reads Van
Age Group: 6-11
Program Type: Bookmobile
Event Details:

MR Van

Visit our website to learn more about the Monrovia Reads Mobile Literacy Program!

Monroe 1:50-3:30.

Video Game Free Play

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Story Room at Monrovia Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
6-11

Drop by the library and play some video games, on a big screen, or a board game on the last Thursday of the month. We'll have a variety of multiplayer games ready to play. Open to all skill levels. No registration required.

Library Branch: Monrovia Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: 6-11
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Drop by the library and play some video games, on a big screen, or a board game on the last Thursday of the month. We'll have a variety of multiplayer games ready to play. Open to all skill levels. No registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The City of Monrovia does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. To ensure availability, you are advised to make your request at least 72-hours prior to the program or meeting you wish to attend. Please contact the library at 626-256-8274 for more information.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
Monrovia Reads Van

Monrovia Reads Van at Mayflower Elementary

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Monrovia Reads Van
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
6-11
MR Van:

Visit our website to learn more about the Monrovia Reads Mobile Literacy Program!

Mayflower 1:50-3:30

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Monrovia Reads Van
Age Group: 6-11
Program Type: Bookmobile
Event Details:

MR Van

Visit our website to learn more about the Monrovia Reads Mobile Literacy Program!

Mayflower 1:50-3:30

2026 Lunar New Year

Lunar New Year Celebration

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Services Area at Monrovia Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Performances, Special Events
Age Group:
Everyone, 0-5, 6-11

Join us at the library to welcome the Year of the Horse with a lively Lunar New Year celebration.

Library Branch: Monrovia Public Library
Room: Youth Services Area
Age Group: Everyone, 0-5, 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Performances, Special Events
Event Details:

Join us at the library to welcome the Year of the Horse with a lively Lunar New Year celebration.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Photography

There may be a photographer at this event:

Your presence at this event constitutes your consent to have you and/or your child(ren) photographed and to have your likeness and photograph used to promote and publicize other events at the library, or the library itself. 

Barks and Books

Barks and Books

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Room at Monrovia Public Library
Program Type:
Children's Literacy
Age Group:
6-11

The library is partnering with Love on a Leash and Therapy Dogs International to present an opportunity to read to a furry friend.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Monrovia Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: 6-11
Program Type: Children's Literacy
Registration Required
Event Details:

The library is partnering with Love on a Leash and Therapy Dogs International to present an opportunity to read to a furry friend.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The City of Monrovia does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. To ensure availability, you are advised to make your request at least 72-hours prior to the program or meeting you wish to attend. Please contact the library at 626-256-8274 for more information.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Photography

There may be a photographer at this event:

Your presence at this event constitutes your consent to have you and/or your child(ren) photographed and to have your likeness and photograph used to promote and publicize other events at the library, or the library itself.