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Recipe for Reading Family Literacy Fun

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Story Room at Monrovia Public Library
Program Type:
Literacy
Age Group:
0-5

Playing with food can be a sensory-integrative way to help parents and their young children learn about healthy food choices. Engage in pancake-making together, with free picture books for the home library.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Monrovia Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: 0-5
Program Type: Literacy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Playing with food can be a sensory-integrative way to help parents and their young children learn about healthy food choices. Engage in pancake-making together, with free picture books for the home library.

Monrovia Reads Van

Monrovia Reads Van at Bradoaks Elementary

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Monrovia Reads Van
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
6-11
MR Van:

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

Dismissals at 2:05 and 2:40. 

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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!

Dismissals at 2:05 and 2:40. 

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Pop-Up Makerspace for Kids

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Story Room at Monrovia Public Library
Program Type:
Makerspace
Age Group:
6-11

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.

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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.

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Literacy Book Club

Monday, May 12, 2025 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.

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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.

Teen Summer Reading Volunteer Orientation

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Story Room at Monrovia Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Teen

Need volunteer hours this Summer? Join the Teen Advisory Board and help with our Summer Reading Program!

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Monrovia Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Need volunteer hours this Summer? Join the Teen Advisory Board and help with our Summer Reading Program!

Man reading to group of children and caregivers during storytime

Baby Storytime

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Room at Monrovia Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
0-5
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.

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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

Monrovia Reads Van at Wild Rose

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Monrovia Reads Van
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
6-11
MR Van:

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

Dismissals at 2:25 and 3:00.

View Details
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!

Dismissals at 2:25 and 3:00.

Dungeons & Dragons event for ages 16 and up, every 2nd Tuesday from March to May, 5:30 PM-7:30 PM. Register online. Sponsored by the Friends of the Monrovia Public Library.

Dungeons and Dragons

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Heritage Room at Monrovia Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teen, Adults

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

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Monrovia Public Library
Room: Heritage Room
Age Group: Teen, 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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Tutor Roundtable with Cathay O. Reta

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Story Room at Monrovia Public Library
Program Type:
Literacy
Age Group:
Adults

For volunteer tutors in the Adult Literacy program:

Share tutoring ideas, challenges, and successes with fellow volunteers in a relaxed hybrid (in-peron and online) setting. 

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

For volunteer tutors in the Adult Literacy program:

Share tutoring ideas, challenges, and successes with fellow volunteers in a relaxed hybrid (in-peron and online) setting. 

Winter spring 2025

Storytime

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Story Room at Monrovia Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
0-5

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.

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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

Monrovia Reads Van at Plymouth

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:45pm
Monrovia Reads Van
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
6-11
MR Van:

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

View Details
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!

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Culture & Conversation

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Heritage Room at Monrovia Public Library
Program Type:
Literacy
Age Group:
Adults

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.

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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

Monrovia Reads Van at Monroe Elementary

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Monrovia Reads Van
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
6-11
MR Van:

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

Monroe 1:30-3:00.

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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 1:30-3:00.

Monrovia Reads Van

Monrovia Reads Van at Mayflower Elementary

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Monrovia Reads Van
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
6-11
MR Van:

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

Mayflower 1:50-3:30

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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

Monrovia Reads Van

Monrovia Reads Van at Bradoaks Elementary

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Monrovia Reads Van
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
6-11
MR Van:

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

Dismissals at 2:05 and 2:40. 

View Details
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!

Dismissals at 2:05 and 2:40. 

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Literacy Speak Easy

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Heritage Room at Monrovia Public Library
Program Type:
Literacy
Age Group:
Adults

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:

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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:

Man reading to group of children and caregivers during storytime

Baby Storytime

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Room at Monrovia Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
0-5
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.

View Details
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

Monrovia Reads Van at Wild Rose

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Monrovia Reads Van
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
6-11
MR Van:

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

Dismissals at 2:25 and 3:00.

View Details
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!

Dismissals at 2:25 and 3:00.

Barks and Books

Barks and Books

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Room at Monrovia Public Library
Program Type:
Children's Literacy
Age Group:
6-11

The library is partnering with Love on a Leash and Therapy Dogs International to present an opportunity to read to a furry friend.

Register Now
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.

Winter spring 2025

Storytime

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Story Room at Monrovia Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
0-5

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.

View Details
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

Monrovia Reads Van at Plymouth

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:45pm
Monrovia Reads Van
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
6-11
MR Van:

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

View Details
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!

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Culture & Conversation

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Heritage Room at Monrovia Public Library
Program Type:
Literacy
Age Group:
Adults

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.

View Details
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

Monrovia Reads Van at Monroe Elementary

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Monrovia Reads Van
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
6-11
MR Van:

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

Monroe 1:30-3:00.

View Details
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 1:30-3:00.

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LEGO Free Play

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Story Room at Monrovia Public Library
Program Type:
Special Events,
Age Group:
0-5, 6-11
LEGO Club:

Parents children ages 2 to 12 are invited to build and play with library supplied blocks. Come by, get creative and flex those engineering muscles.

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Library Branch: Monrovia Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: 0-5, 6-11
Program Type: Special Events,

LEGO Club

Parents children ages 2 to 12 are invited to build and play with library supplied blocks. Come by, get creative and flex those engineering muscles.

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.