Event List

Literacy Book Club

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual Program at Monrovia Public Library

Program Type:

Literacy

Age Group:

Adults

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.

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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, July 29, 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.

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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.

Storytime

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Community Room at Monrovia Public Library

Program Type:

Storytimes

Age Group:

0-5

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.

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Library Branch: Monrovia Public Library

Room: Community 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.

Pop-up Makerspace for Teens

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Teen Area at Monrovia Public Library

Program Type:

Makerspace

Age Group:

Teen

Come and get creative on the last Wednesday of the month. Our makerspace cart includes supplies, tools, and ideas for making. Create your own zine, friendship bracelet, pins, buttons and much more.

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Library Branch: Monrovia Public Library

Room: Teen Area

Age Group: Teen

Program Type: Makerspace

Event Details:

Come and get creative on the last Wednesday of the month. Our makerspace cart includes supplies, tools, and ideas for making. Create your own zine, friendship bracelet, pins, buttons and much more.

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.

Literacy News & Views

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Heritage Room at Monrovia Public Library

Program Type:

Literacy

Age Group:

Adults

Meet with other learners and a trained tutor to read News For You, a weekly newspaper for people who wish to improve their reading skills. Build confidence in your work, school, family, and social life.

To join, please email the

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Library Branch: Monrovia Public Library

Room: Heritage Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Literacy

Event Details:

Meet with other learners and a trained tutor to read News For You, a weekly newspaper for people who wish to improve their reading skills. Build confidence in your work, school, family, and social life.

To join, please email the

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Craft-tastic!

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Youth Services Area at Monrovia Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

0-5, 6-11

Families! Join us for weekly craft sessions on Thursdays. This summer we will explore creativity and imagination as children and their families are welcomed to make a fun art activity. No registration required. For school-aged children.

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Library Branch: Monrovia Public Library

Room: Youth Services Area

Age Group: 0-5, 6-11

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Families! Join us for weekly craft sessions on Thursdays. This summer we will explore creativity and imagination as children and their families are welcomed to make a fun art activity. No registration required. For school-aged children.

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.

Video Game Free Play

Thursday, July 31, 2025 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.

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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.

Mini-Vation Lab 11 a.m. on select days this summer. picture of lovely family. Beautiful mother holding cute daughter with young handsome son playing with slime.

Mini-Vation Lab: Toddler & Preschool STEAM Activities

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am

Story Room at Monrovia Public Library

Program Type:

STEAM

Age Group:

0-5

All little science enthusiasts are invited to the Mini-Innovation Lab sessions at the MPL. Toddlers will learn, through hands-on activities, about biology, physics, engineering, chemistry and more.

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Registration Required

Library Branch: Monrovia Public Library

Room: Story Room

Age Group: 0-5

Program Type: STEAM

Registration Required

Event Details:

All little science enthusiasts are invited to the Mini-Innovation Lab sessions at the MPL. Toddlers will learn, through hands-on activities, about biology, physics, engineering, chemistry and more.

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.

Family Literacy Photo + Scrapbooking

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Story Room at Monrovia Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Literacy

Age Group:

0-5

Empower yourself as your child’s first teacher and foster a love of reading in this Family Literacy event that encourages memory making.

Register Now

Registration Required

Library Branch: Monrovia Public Library

Room: Story Room

Age Group: 0-5

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Literacy

Registration Required

Event Details:

Empower yourself as your child’s first teacher and foster a love of reading in this Family Literacy event that encourages memory making.

Teen Advisory Board Meeting

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm

Community Room at Monrovia Public Library

Program Type:

Meeting

Age Group:

Teen

Earn volunteer hours while helping the community and shaping teen programming at the library by joining the Teen Advisory Board!

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Library Branch: Monrovia Public Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Teen

Program Type: Meeting

Event Details:

Earn volunteer hours while helping the community and shaping teen programming at the library by joining the Teen Advisory Board!

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.

Teen Activity Hour

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Community Room at Monrovia Public Library

Program Type:

Makerspace

Age Group:

Teen

Get together after the TAB meeting to hang out and participate in an activity planned by the TAB Leadership Team.

No registration needed. Grades 7-12.

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Library Branch: Monrovia Public Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Teen

Program Type: Makerspace

Event Details:

Get together after the TAB meeting to hang out and participate in an activity planned by the TAB Leadership Team.

No registration needed. Grades 7-12.

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.

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.

Literacy Word Workshop

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Heritage Room at Monrovia Public Library

Program Type:

Literacy

Age Group:

Adults

Practice reading, spelling, and vocabulary skills with other learners at the library.

For more information to join the Literacy program, please contact the Adult Literacy Coordinator:

jmarquez@monroviaca.gov

(626) 256-8264

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Library Branch: Monrovia Public Library

Room: Heritage Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Literacy

Event Details:

Practice reading, spelling, and vocabulary skills with other learners at the library.

For more information to join the Literacy program, please contact the Adult Literacy Coordinator:

jmarquez@monroviaca.gov

(626) 256-8264

Barks and Books

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 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.

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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.

Summer Adult Craft Night

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Story Room at Monrovia Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Teen, Adults

Join us for a creative evening at the library! This monthly arts and crafts program will help adults relax and unwind by encouraging their creativity with a fun activity. Crafts change each month.

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Registration Required

Library Branch: Monrovia Public Library

Room: Story Room

Age Group: Teen, Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us for a creative evening at the library! This monthly arts and crafts program will help adults relax and unwind by encouraging their creativity with a fun activity. Crafts change each month.

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.

Literacy News & Views

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Heritage Room at Monrovia Public Library

Program Type:

Literacy

Age Group:

Adults

Meet with other learners and a trained tutor to read News For You, a weekly newspaper for people who wish to improve their reading skills. Build confidence in your work, school, family, and social life.

To join, please email the

View Details

Library Branch: Monrovia Public Library

Room: Heritage Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Literacy

Event Details:

Meet with other learners and a trained tutor to read News For You, a weekly newspaper for people who wish to improve their reading skills. Build confidence in your work, school, family, and social life.

To join, please email the

Craft-tastic!

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Youth Services Area at Monrovia Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

0-5, 6-11

Families! Join us for weekly craft sessions on Thursdays. This summer we will explore creativity and imagination as children and their families are welcomed to make a fun art activity. No registration required. For school-aged children.

View Details

Library Branch: Monrovia Public Library

Room: Youth Services Area

Age Group: 0-5, 6-11

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Families! Join us for weekly craft sessions on Thursdays. This summer we will explore creativity and imagination as children and their families are welcomed to make a fun art activity. No registration required. For school-aged children.

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.

Gentle Yoga for Adults and Teens 16+

Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Community Room at Monrovia Public Library

Program Type:

Workshop

Age Group:

Adults

Join us for a refreshing yoga session with Julie Daniels. We will relax our bodies with gentle movements, stretching, and breathing exercises. Calm your mind while you build strength and flexibility.

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Library Branch: Monrovia Public Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Workshop

Event Details:

Join us for a refreshing yoga session with Julie Daniels. We will relax our bodies with gentle movements, stretching, and breathing exercises. Calm your mind while you build strength and flexibility.

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.

Literacy Book Club

Monday, August 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual Program at Monrovia Public Library

Program Type:

Literacy

Age Group:

Adults

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.

View Details

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.

Literacy Writer's Corner

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Literacy Center at Monrovia Public Library

Program Type:

Literacy

Age Group:

Adults

Adult Learners in the Literacy program can practice workplace and creative writing with the help of a trained tutor. "Drop in" the Literacy Center for hands-on writing help.

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Library Branch: Monrovia Public Library

Room: Literacy Center

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Literacy

Event Details:

Adult Learners in the Literacy program can practice workplace and creative writing with the help of a trained tutor. "Drop in" the Literacy Center for hands-on writing help.

Dungeons & Dragons event for ages 16 and up, every 2nd Tuesday from June to August, 5:30 PM-7:30 PM. Register online. Sponsored by the Friends of the Monrovia Public Library.

Dungeons and Dragons

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Community Room at Monrovia Public Library

Program Type:

Gaming

Age Group:

Teen, Adults

Join Monrovia Library’s resident Dungeon Master and learn to play Dungeons and Dragons, the classic fantasy tabletop role-playing game.

Register Now

Registration Required

Library Branch: Monrovia Public Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Teen, Adults

Program Type: Gaming

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join Monrovia Library’s resident Dungeon Master and learn to play Dungeons and Dragons, the classic fantasy tabletop role-playing game.

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.

Literacy News & Views

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Heritage Room at Monrovia Public Library

Program Type:

Literacy

Age Group:

Adults

Meet with other learners and a trained tutor to read News For You, a weekly newspaper for people who wish to improve their reading skills. Build confidence in your work, school, family, and social life..

To join, please email the

View Details

Library Branch: Monrovia Public Library

Room: Heritage Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Literacy

Event Details:

Meet with other learners and a trained tutor to read News For You, a weekly newspaper for people who wish to improve their reading skills. Build confidence in your work, school, family, and social life..

To join, please email the

Teen Game Hangout

Friday, August 15, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Community Room at Monrovia Public Library

Program Type:

Gaming

Age Group:

Teen

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 7-12.

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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 7-12.

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.

Movie Matinee for Veterans

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Off Site

Program Type:

Veterans

Age Group:

Everyone, Adults

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, August 16th at LOOK Cinemas in downtown Monro

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Registration Required

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Everyone, Adults

Program Type: Veterans

Registration Required

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, August 16th at LOOK Cinemas in downtown Monro

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.

Literacy Word Workshop

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Heritage Room at Monrovia Public Library

Program Type:

Literacy

Age Group:

Adults

Practice reading, spelling, and vocabulary skills with other learners at the library.

For more information to join the Literacy program, please contact the Adult Literacy Coordinator:

jmarquez@monroviaca.gov

(626) 256-8264

View Details

Library Branch: Monrovia Public Library

Room: Heritage Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Literacy

Event Details:

Practice reading, spelling, and vocabulary skills with other learners at the library.

For more information to join the Literacy program, please contact the Adult Literacy Coordinator:

jmarquez@monroviaca.gov

(626) 256-8264

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