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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.

Read, Write, Love: Family Literacy Event

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Arts & Crafts, Literacy
Registration
Library Branch: Monrovia Public Library
Room: Youth Services Area
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Literacy
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:
Empower yourself as your child’s first teacher and foster a love of reading in this Family Literacy event. Create Valentine’s Day cards, engage in storytime, and enjoy free books for the home library. Registration encouraged, while supplies las...

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. 

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.  ...

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.

Monrovia Reads Van at Wild Rose

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Roving Library
Library Branch: Monrovia Reads Van
Age Group: 6-11
Program Type: Roving Library

MR Van

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

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...

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...

Disclaimer(s)

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. 

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.  ...

Monrovia Reads Van at Plymouth

10:30am - 12:45pm
Roving Library
Library Branch: Monrovia Reads Van
Age Group: 6-11
Program Type: Roving Library

MR Van

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

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...

Video Game Free Play

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Special Events, Technology
Library Branch: Monrovia Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: 6-11
Program Type: Special Events, Technology
Event Details:
Drop by the library and play some video games, on a big screen, on the 3rd Thursday of the month. We'll have a Nintendo Switch with 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.

Teen Game Night

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Gaming
Library Branch: Monrovia Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:
  Come hangout and play some games! There will be Nintendo Switch games like Mario Kart & Smash Ultimate 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.

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. 

Black History Month Celebration

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Special Events
Library Branch: Monrovia Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:
In partnership with Monrovia Duarte Black Alumni Association Celebrate Black History Month at the library as we spotlight African American contributions to the Arts. Start off at 2:00 p.m. in the Community Room for an enriching performance by prof...

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.

Monrovia Reads Van at Wild Rose

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Roving Library
Library Branch: Monrovia Reads Van
Age Group: 6-11
Program Type: Roving Library

MR Van

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

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...

Literacy Write Club

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Literacy
Library Branch: Monrovia Public Library
Room: Heritage Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Literacy
Event Details:
Build confidence in your everyday writing and creative writing skills.  Practice writing with the help of a tutor in a small group. 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the Month. Materials provided.  To join, please email the Literacy...

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.  ...

Monrovia Reads Van at Plymouth

10:30am - 12:45pm
Roving Library
Library Branch: Monrovia Reads Van
Age Group: 6-11
Program Type: Roving Library

MR Van

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

Innovation Lab

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Special Events, Technology
Library Branch: Monrovia Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: 6-11
Program Type: Special Events, Technology
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. ...

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

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...