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Stay & Play

10:00am - 11:00am
Special Events
Library Branch: Monrovia Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: 0-5
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:
Drop in for a free play session with a variety of fun and educational toys provided by the library. Play is essential for little ones to explore and discover the world around them. The Stay and Play program provides the opportunity for children, pare...

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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.
This event is in the "0-5" group.

Craft Corner

10:00am - 11:00am
Special Events
Library Branch: Monrovia Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: 0-5
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:
Join us for a preschool craft hour geared for 2- to 5-year-olds. Create and have fun! No registration required. Supplies provided.  ...
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Pop-up Makerspace for Teens

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Monrovia Public Library
Room: Teen Area
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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. Or explore coding with our Sphero Mini Bot...

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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. 

This event is in the "0-5" group.
This event is in the "6-11" group.

LEGO Free Play

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Special Events, Technology
Library Branch: Monrovia Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: 0-5, 6-11
Program Type: Special Events, Technology
Event Details:
Children and parents are invited to the Lego Club at the MPL to build and play. Come by, get creative and build anything. We will provide all LEGO building materials. For children 2-12 and their families. 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.
This event is in the "0-5" group.

Stay & Play

10:00am - 11:00am
Special Events
Library Branch: Monrovia Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: 0-5
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:
Drop in for a free play session with a variety of fun and educational toys provided by the library. Play is essential for little ones to explore and discover the world around them. The Stay and Play program provides the opportunity for children, pare...

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.
This event is in the "6-11" group.

Barks and Books

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Literacy
Registration
Library Branch: Monrovia Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: 6-11
Program Type: 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. This literacy enrichment program offers kids the opportunity to boost their reading confidence in a relaxed environment...
This event is in the "0-5" group.

Craft Corner

10:00am - 11:00am
Special Events
Library Branch: Monrovia Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: 0-5
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:
Join us for a preschool craft hour geared for 2- to 5-year-olds. Create and have fun! No registration required. Supplies provided.  ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Culture & Conversation

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Literacy
Library Branch: Monrovia Public Library
Room: Literacy Center
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. Build confidence in...
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Gameshow Extravaganza: 25 Words or Less

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Special Events
Registration
Library Branch: Monrovia Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teen, Adults
Program Type: Special Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:
Ready for the next program in our Game Show Extravaganza series? This month we are playing 25 Words or Less!  Join us for an entertaining and enlightening night of friendly competition, as we challenge you to work together, give clues, and guess...

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Learner Book Club

4:00pm - 5:30pm
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. Every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month.  ...
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Advisory Board Meeting

5:00pm - 5:30pm
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! To join TAB, go to the City's Website to download an application. Turn in your completed application via email to mp...

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. 

This event is in the "0-5" group.

Baby Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
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.
This event is in the "6-11" group.

Cube-Kids

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Gaming, Special Events
Library Branch: Monrovia Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: 6-11
Program Type: Gaming, Special Events
Event Details:
Join our Cube-Kids Club for kids at the library - a dynamic afterschool activity designed to enhance memory, patience, and problem-solving skills while fostering concentration and, most importantly, having fun! Delve into the fascinating world of Rub...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tutor Roundtable

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Literacy
Library Branch: Monrovia Public Library
Room: Heritage Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Literacy
Event Details:
Come gather with your tutoring peers to share ideas, make suggestions to the program, and get inspired for another year of literacy achievement. Refreshments provided. ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Winter Crafternoon

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Arts & Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: Monrovia Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:
Winter Crafternoon Date/Time: Tuesdays, December 5, January 9, February 6 at 6:00 pm Location: Storyroom Come and join us to create some art!!! Bring a friend or just yourself and get crafty with a winter themed activity. In December we will be ma...

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Monthly Veterans Meetup

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Veterans
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Veterans
Event Details:
The Monrovia Public Library’s Veterans Resource Center is partnering with our local Starbucks to host a monthly meetup for veterans and military service members. Join us the second Tuesday of the month at Starbucks (239 W. Huntington Drive) at 6pm fo...

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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. 

This event is in the "0-5" group.

Storytime

10:00am - 11:00am
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.  ...
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Monrovia Reads Van at Santa Fe MS

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

MR Van

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Culture & Conversation

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Literacy
Library Branch: Monrovia Public Library
Room: Literacy Center
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. Build confidence in...
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Monrovia Reads Van at Clifton MS

12:15pm - 1:00pm
Roving Library
Library Branch: Monrovia Reads Van
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Roving Library

MR Van

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

This event is in the "0-5" group.

Mini-Vation Lab: Toddler & Preschool STEAM Activities

11:00am - 11:45am
Special Events, Technology
Registration
Library Branch: Monrovia Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: 0-5
Program Type: Special Events, Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:
Young scientists 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. Each occurrence will offer a new and exciting experience. Registra...

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.
This event is in the "0-5" group.

Baby Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
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.