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

2:00pm–3:00pm
6-11
Special Events, STEAM
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.

Pop-up Makerspace for Teens

3:30pm–5:00pm
Teen
Makerspace
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

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Literacy
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. 

Monrovia Reads Van at Monroe Elementary

1:45pm–3:30pm
6-11
Bookmobile
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

3:30pm–4:30pm
6-11
Gaming
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 Lab: Toddler & Preschool STEAM Activities

11:00am–11:45am
0-5
STEAM
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.

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
Event Details:

MR Van

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

Mayflower 1:50-3:30

Lunar New Year Celebration

12:00pm–3:00pm
Everyone, 0-5, 6-11
Arts & Crafts, Performances, Special Events
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. 

Dungeons & Dragons 101

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults
Gaming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Monrovia Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the basic rules of Dungeons & Dragons with our experienced Dungeon Masters!

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 Canyon Early Learning Center

11:15am–12:00pm
0-5
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Monrovia Reads Van
Age Group: 0-5
Program Type: Bookmobile

MR Van

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

Teen Advisory Board Meeting

5:00pm–5:30pm
Teen
Meeting
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

5:30pm–6:30pm
Teen
Makerspace
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

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Literacy
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

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 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. 

Winter Adult Craft Night

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Library Branch: Monrovia Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: 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. 

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!

Literacy News & Views

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Literacy
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. 

Monrovia Reads Van at Clifton MS

12:15pm–1:00pm
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!

Monrovia Reads Van at Canyon Oaks HS

10:15am–11:00am
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!

Trivia Night

5:30pm–7:00pm
Adults
Special Events
Registration Required
Library Branch: Monrovia Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us every month for a fun-filled evening of brain-teasing trivia at the library! Rally your friends, put on your thinking caps, and prepare to tackle questions spanning pop culture, history, science, movies 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.

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. 

Families Read Together: Nature Sensory Play

12:00pm–1:30pm
0-5
Arts & Crafts, Children's Literacy, Storytimes
Registration Required
Library Branch: Monrovia Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: 0-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Children's Literacy, Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore the joy of reading together with an interactive program that blends early literacy activities with a celebration of nature. Join us for storytime, sensory-play, and engaging activities that spark curiosity and foster a love for reading.