Name: Storytime
Start: 2025-04-09T10:00:00-07:00
End: 2025-04-09T11:00:00-07:00
Location: Monrovia Public Library

Storytime

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Story Room at Monrovia Public Library

Program Type:

Storytimes

Age Group:

0-5

Event Details:

Participate in active and engaging stories and songs for young listeners. Follow up with a sensory activity or craft project. Geared for ages 2-5 years. Siblings are welcome.Storyt...

Library Branch: Monrovia Public Library

Room: Story Room

Age Group: 0-5

Program Type: Storytimes

Event Details:

Participate in active and engaging stories and songs for young listeners. Follow up with a sensory activity or craft project. Geared for ages 2-5 years. Siblings are welcome.

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.

Monrovia Reads Van at Plymouth

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 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

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Story Room at Monrovia Public Library

Program Type:

Special Events

Age Group:

6-11

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. Ages 6-11. N...

Library Branch: Monrovia Public Library

Room: Story Room

Age Group: 6-11

Program Type: Special Events

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. Ages 6-11. 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.

Culture & Conversation

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Heritage Room at Monrovia Public Library

Program Type:

Literacy

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Join us in-person or online and practice speaking English in a friendly and relaxed setting. Read the "News for You" newspaper and explore new topics weekly, including: popula...

Library Branch: Monrovia Public Library

Room: Heritage Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Literacy

Event Details:

Join us in-person or online and practice speaking English in a friendly and relaxed setting.

Read the "News for You" newspaper and explore new topics weekly, including: popular culture, work and jobs, health, and more.

Monrovia Reads Van at Monroe Elementary

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm

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!

Event Details:

Monroe 1:30-3:00.

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!

Event Details:

Monroe 1:30-3:00.

Monrovia Reads Van at Mayflower Elementary

Friday, April 11, 2025 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!

Event Details:

Mayflower 1:50-3:30

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!

Event Details:

Mayflower 1:50-3:30

Free Movie Matinee for Veterans

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Off Site

Program Type:

Veterans

Age Group:

Everyone, Adults

Event Details:

In recognition of our brave veterans and their service to our country, the Monrovia Public Library is proud to invite veterans and service members to enjoy a complimentary movie ex...

Required

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Everyone, Adults

Program Type: Veterans

Required

Seats Remaining: 72

Event Details:

In recognition of our brave veterans and their service to our country, the Monrovia Public Library is proud to invite veterans and service members to enjoy a complimentary movie experience on Saturday, April 12th at LOOK Cinemas in downtown Monrov

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Sewing For Beginners

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Story Room at Monrovia Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Workshop

Age Group:

Teen, Adults

Event Details:

Join our Beginner's Sewing Class and stitch your way to sustainability! In this fun, hands-on workshop, you will learn how to use a sewing machine and apply the skills to make a sm...

Required

Library Branch: Monrovia Public Library

Room: Story Room

Age Group: Teen, Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop

Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Event Details:

Join our Beginner's Sewing Class and stitch your way to sustainability! In this fun, hands-on workshop, you will learn how to use a sewing machine and apply the skills to make a small pillow.

Disclaimer(s)

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 at Bradoaks Elementary

Monday, April 14, 2025 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!

Event Details:

Dismissals at 2:05 and 2:40.

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!

Event Details:

Dismissals at 2:05 and 2:40.

Promotional Image for the Pop-Up Makerspace event for children ages 5-12 years, occurring March 10, April 14, and May 12 from 3:30-4:30pm.

Pop-Up Makerspace for Kids

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Story Room at Monrovia Public Library

Program Type:

Makerspace

Age Group:

6-11

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-i...

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.

Literacy Book Club

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual Program at Monrovia Public Library

Program Type:

Literacy

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

A Book Club for MPL Adult Literacy Services Learners. Read books with a trained tutor and become an active reader. Improve your reading comprehension, vocabulary, and spe...

Library Branch: Monrovia Public Library

Room: Virtual Program

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Literacy

Event Details:

A Book Club for MPL Adult Literacy Services Learners.

Read books with a trained tutor and become an active reader.

Improve your reading comprehension, vocabulary, and speaking skills.

Man reading to group of children and caregivers during storytime

Baby Storytime

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Story Room at Monrovia Public Library

Program Type:

Storytimes

Age Group:

0-5

Baby Storytime:

Help your child learn important pre-literacy skills with our fun-filled baby storytimes. We focus on songs, games, and motion in addition to books to help babies learn and grow.

Library Branch: Monrovia Public Library

Room: Story Room

Age Group: 0-5

Program Type: Storytimes

Baby Storytime

Help your child learn important pre-literacy skills with our fun-filled baby storytimes. We focus on songs, games, and motion in addition to books to help babies learn and grow.

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 at Wild Rose

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 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!

Event Details:

Dismissals at 2:25 and 3:00.

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!

Event Details:

Dismissals at 2:25 and 3:00.

Barks and Books

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Story Room at Monrovia Public Library

Program Type:

Children's Literacy

Age Group:

6-11

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. This literacy enrichment program offers kids the ...

Required

Library Branch: Monrovia Public Library

Room: Story Room

Age Group: 6-11

Program Type: Children's Literacy

Required

Seats Remaining: 6

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.

Storytime

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Story Room at Monrovia Public Library

Program Type:

Storytimes

Age Group:

0-5

Event Details:

Participate in active and engaging stories and songs for young listeners. Follow up with a sensory activity or craft project. Geared for ages 2-5 years. Siblings are welcome.Storyt...

Library Branch: Monrovia Public Library

Room: Story Room

Age Group: 0-5

Program Type: Storytimes

Event Details:

Participate in active and engaging stories and songs for young listeners. Follow up with a sensory activity or craft project. Geared for ages 2-5 years. Siblings are welcome.

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.

Monrovia Reads Van at Plymouth

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 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!

Spring Bubble Art

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Story Room at Monrovia Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

0-5, 6-11

Event Details:

Come join us for a spring craft! We will be painting hydrangea flowers with the use of bubble art!

Library Branch: Monrovia Public Library

Room: Story Room

Age Group: 0-5, 6-11

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Come join us for a spring craft! We will be painting hydrangea flowers with the use of bubble art!

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Culture & Conversation

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Heritage Room at Monrovia Public Library

Program Type:

Literacy

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Join us in-person or online and practice speaking English in a friendly and relaxed setting. Read the "News for You" newspaper and explore new topics weekly, including: popula...

Library Branch: Monrovia Public Library

Room: Heritage Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Literacy

Event Details:

Join us in-person or online and practice speaking English in a friendly and relaxed setting.

Read the "News for You" newspaper and explore new topics weekly, including: popular culture, work and jobs, health, and more.

Monrovia Reads Van at Monroe Elementary

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm

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!

Event Details:

Monroe 1:30-3:00.

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!

Event Details:

Monroe 1:30-3:00.

LEGO Free Play

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Story Room at Monrovia Public Library

Program Type:

Special Events,

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,

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 at Mayflower Elementary

Friday, April 18, 2025 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!

Event Details:

Mayflower 1:50-3:30

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!

Event Details:

Mayflower 1:50-3:30

Teen Game Hangout

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Community Room at Monrovia Public Library

Program Type:

Gaming

Age Group:

Teen

Event Details:

Come hangout, eat snacks, and play some games! There will be Nintendo Switch games like Mario Kart & Smash Ultimate, Beyblades, and plenty of board games too. No registration n...

Library Branch: Monrovia Public Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Teen

Program Type: Gaming

Event Details:

Come hangout, eat snacks, and play some games! There will be Nintendo Switch games like Mario Kart & Smash Ultimate, Beyblades, and plenty of board games too. No registration needed, drop-in anytime! Grades 6-12.

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.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

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.

Beginner Vocal Class for Adults and Teens 16+

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Story Room at Monrovia Public Library

Program Type:

Workshop

Age Group:

Teen, Adults

Event Details:

Are you a lover of music? Have you ever been interested in learning how to improve your singing voice? Then, join us for an introductory lesson. You'll learn some...

Required

Library Branch: Monrovia Public Library

Room: Story Room

Age Group: Teen, Adults

Program Type: Workshop

Required

Seats Remaining: 15

Event Details:

Are you a lover of music? Have you ever been interested in learning how to improve your singing voice? Then, join us for an introductory lesson. You'll learn some easy voice exercises and simple songs to get you started.

Disclaimer(s)

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 at Bradoaks Elementary

Monday, April 21, 2025 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!

Event Details:

Dismissals at 2:05 and 2:40.

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!

Event Details:

Dismissals at 2:05 and 2:40.

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MR Van

Baby Storytime

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Accessibility

Accompanying Adults

MR Van

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Accompanying Adults

MR Van

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MR Van

LEGO Club

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Accessibility

Photography

MR Van

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Accessibility

Food Allergies

Photography

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Photography

MR Van