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Literacy News & Views

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 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. 

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. 

A promotional flyer for Dungeons & Dragons for ages 16+ at the Monrovia Public Library, with registration details. Photo of green polyhedral dice in background.

Dungeons and Dragons

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Monrovia Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults

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

Registration Required
Library Branch: Monrovia Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: 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. 

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Literacy Word Workshop

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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 

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 

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Literacy News & Views

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 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. 

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. 

Flyer for "Game Night for Adults" with dates and times listed. Includes various board game-themed graphics. Sponsored by Friends of the Monrovia Public Library.

Game Night for Adults

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Monrovia Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults

It's Game Night at the Monrovia Public Library! Have fun with new people and enjoy our collection of board games, puzzles and Nintendo Switch games. Feel free to bring your own games to share. (Age's 18+)

Library Branch: Monrovia Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

It's Game Night at the Monrovia Public Library! Have fun with new people and enjoy our collection of board games, puzzles and Nintendo Switch games. Feel free to bring your own games to share. (Age's 18+)

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. 

Drawing Workshop

Drawing Workshop - Let's Design Characters

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at Monrovia Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Have you wished you could draw the characters that you see in anime and manga?  If so, please join us for a drawing workshop where we will discuss character design.  Here you’ll get tips on how to draw your favorite characters or how to

Registration Required
Library Branch: Monrovia Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have you wished you could draw the characters that you see in anime and manga?  If so, please join us for a drawing workshop where we will discuss character design.  Here you’ll get tips on how to draw your favorite characters or how to

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. 

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Literacy Book Club

Monday, April 27, 2026 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.

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.

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Literacy Word Workshop

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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 

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 

Veterans Monthly Meetup flyer 2025

Monthly Veterans Meetup

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Veterans
Age Group:
Adults

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 on the fourth Tuesday of the month at Starbucks (239 W.

Offsite Event
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 on the fourth Tuesday of the month at Starbucks (239 W.

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. 

2026

Novel T's Book Club

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Story Room at Monrovia Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

The book club meets in the Story Room of the Library. Zoom option available for those that are interested.

Library Branch: Monrovia Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

The book club meets in the Story Room of the Library. Zoom option available for those that are interested.

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. 

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Literacy News & Views

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 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. 

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. 

Trivia 2026

Trivia Night

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Monrovia Public Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Adults

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.

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. 

Veterans Movie Night

Veterans Movie Night

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Monrovia Public Library
Program Type:
Movies, Veterans
Age Group:
Adults

*Ages 21 & over* 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Monrovia Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies, Veterans
Registration Required
Event Details:

*Ages 21 & over* 

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. 

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Literacy Word Workshop

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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 

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 

Spring Adult Craft Night

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Story Room at Monrovia Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
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.

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. 

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Literacy News & Views

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 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. 

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. 

Manga Munchies

Manga Munchies - Let's Make Bento

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at Monrovia Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Are you a fan of anime or manga?  Would you like to learn how to make some of those delicious dishes?  If so, please join for a cooking lesson where we discuss how to create some of those delectable little treats that fit into a bento bo

Registration Required
Library Branch: Monrovia Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you a fan of anime or manga?  Would you like to learn how to make some of those delicious dishes?  If so, please join for a cooking lesson where we discuss how to create some of those delectable little treats that fit into a bento bo

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. 

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Literacy Book Club

Monday, May 11, 2026 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.

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.

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Literacy Word Workshop

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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 

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 

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Literacy News & Views

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 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. 

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. 

A promotional flyer for Dungeons & Dragons for ages 16+ at the Monrovia Public Library, with registration details. Photo of green polyhedral dice in background.

Dungeons and Dragons

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Monrovia Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults

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

Registration Required
Library Branch: Monrovia Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: 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. 

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Literacy Word Workshop

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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 

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 

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Literacy News & Views

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 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. 

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. 

Flyer for "Game Night for Adults" with dates and times listed. Includes various board game-themed graphics. Sponsored by Friends of the Monrovia Public Library.

Game Night for Adults

Friday, May 22, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Library Lobby at Monrovia Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults

It's Game Night at the Monrovia Public Library! Have fun with new people and enjoy our collection of board games, puzzles and Nintendo Switch games. Feel free to bring your own games to share. (Age's 18+)

Library Branch: Monrovia Public Library
Room: Library Lobby
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

It's Game Night at the Monrovia Public Library! Have fun with new people and enjoy our collection of board games, puzzles and Nintendo Switch games. Feel free to bring your own games to share. (Age's 18+)

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.