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Literacy Speak Easy

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Literacy
Library Branch: Monrovia Public Library
Room: Heritage Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Literacy
Event Details:

Join the discussion!

Practice pronunciation, conversation, and English-language idioms with other learners at the library.

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

Baby Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
0-5
Storytimes
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 Monrovia HS

11:45am - 12:15pm
Teen
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Monrovia Reads Van
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Bookmobile

MR Van

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

Barks and Books

4:00pm - 5:00pm
6-11
Children's Literacy
Registration
Library Branch: Monrovia Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: 6-11
Program Type: Children's Literacy
Registration 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

10:00am - 11:00am
0-5
Storytimes
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 Santa Fe MS

11:30am - 12:00pm
Teen
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Monrovia Reads Van
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Bookmobile

MR Van

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

Culture & Conversation

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Literacy
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

1:30pm - 3:00pm
6-11
Bookmobile
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

2:00pm - 3:30pm
6-11
Bookmobile
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

Storytime with the Park Naturalists

10:00am - 10:45am
0-5
Special Events, Storytimes
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: 0-5
Program Type: Special Events, Storytimes
Event Details:

Join us for this special edition of our storytime at Station Square Park with our very special friends, the City of Monrovia Park Naturalists.

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.

Recipe for Reading Family Literacy Fun

12:00pm - 2:00pm
0-5
Literacy
Registration
Library Branch: Monrovia Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: 0-5
Program Type: Literacy
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 27
Event Details:

Playing with food can be a sensory-integrative way to help parents and their young children learn about healthy food choices. Enjoy storytime, a cooking activity, and free books for the home library.

Monrovia Reads Van at Bradoaks Elementary

2:00pm - 3:15pm
6-11
Bookmobile
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. 

Pop-Up Makerspace for Kids

3:30pm - 4:30pm
6-11
Makerspace
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

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Adults
Literacy
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.

Baby Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
0-5
Storytimes
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

2:00pm - 3:30pm
6-11
Bookmobile
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.

Dungeons and Dragons

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Teen, Adults
Gaming
Registration
Library Branch: Monrovia Public Library
Room: Heritage Room
Age Group: Teen, Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
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. 

Storytime

10:00am - 11:00am
0-5
Storytimes
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

10:30am - 12:45pm
6-11
Bookmobile
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!

Culture & Conversation

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Literacy
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

1:30pm - 3:00pm
6-11
Bookmobile
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

2:00pm - 3:30pm
6-11
Bookmobile
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

Monrovia Reads Van at Bradoaks Elementary

2:00pm - 3:15pm
6-11
Bookmobile
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. 

Literacy Speak Easy

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Literacy
Library Branch: Monrovia Public Library
Room: Heritage Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Literacy
Event Details:

Join the discussion!

Practice pronunciation, conversation, and English-language idioms with other learners at the library.

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