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Teen Summer Reading Volunteer Orientation

Friday, May 30, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
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!

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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!

AAPI Celebration May 31st from 12pm-2pm

Asian American and Pacific Islander Celebration

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Youth Services Area at Monrovia Public Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Everyone

Celebrate the contributions that generations of Asian Americans, native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders have made to American history, society, and culture. Enjoy a performance from Aletheia's Hula Oia'i'o Dancers.

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Library Branch: Monrovia Public Library
Room: Youth Services Area
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Celebrate the contributions that generations of Asian Americans, native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders have made to American history, society, and culture. Enjoy a performance from Aletheia's Hula Oia'i'o Dancers.

Flyer for "Table Top Adventures at the Library!" event, featuring TTRPG sessions on May 31st, 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM, for ages 13+. Reserve at monroviapubliclibrary.librarymarket.com.

TableTop Adventures

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 12:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room at Monrovia Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teen, Adults

Play tabletop role playing games (TTRPG) with our experienced Game Masters! From Sci-Fi settings to Horror tales, and everything in between.

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

Play tabletop role playing games (TTRPG) with our experienced Game Masters! From Sci-Fi settings to Horror tales, and everything in between.

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 Advisory Board members

Teen Advisory Board Meeting

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Community Room at Monrovia Public Library
Program Type:
Meeting
Age Group:
Teen

Earn volunteer hours while helping the community and shaping teen programming at the library by joining the Teen Advisory Board!

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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, Monthly Teen Activities

Teen Activity Hour

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Community Room at Monrovia Public Library
Program Type:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Teen

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.

 

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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. 

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Literacy Speak Easy

Monday, June 2, 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, June 3, 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.
June Adult Craft

Summer Adult Craft Night

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Story Room at Monrovia Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teen, 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.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Monrovia Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Teen, 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.

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Culture & Conversation

Wednesday, June 4, 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.

colorful graphic for summer art program for kids

Craft-tastic!

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Youth Services Area at Monrovia Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
0-5, 6-11

Families! Join us for weekly craft sessions on Thursdays. This summer we will explore creativity and imagination as children and their families are welcomed to make a fun art activity. No registration required. For school-aged children.

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Library Branch: Monrovia Public Library
Room: Youth Services Area
Age Group: 0-5, 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Families! Join us for weekly craft sessions on Thursdays. This summer we will explore creativity and imagination as children and their families are welcomed to make a fun art activity. No registration required. For school-aged children.

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. 

SRP Kickoff 2025

Summer Reading Kickoff Party!

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Library-Wide at Monrovia Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Gaming, Performances, Special Events
Age Group:
Everyone

Join us as we kick off Summer Reading! We will have arts and crafts, lawn games, video games, a bubble party and a special performance from Billy Bonkers!


Saturday, June 8th from 12pm-4pm ALL AGES!

 

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Library Branch: Monrovia Public Library
Room: Library-Wide
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gaming, Performances, Special Events
Event Details:

Join us as we kick off Summer Reading! We will have arts and crafts, lawn games, video games, a bubble party and a special performance from Billy Bonkers!


Saturday, June 8th from 12pm-4pm ALL AGES!

 

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. 

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Literacy Book Club

Monday, June 9, 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.

Man reading to group of children and caregivers during storytime

Baby Storytime

Tuesday, June 10, 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.
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Literacy Writer's Corner

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Literacy Center at Monrovia Public Library
Program Type:
Literacy
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Learners in the Literacy program can practice workplace and creative writing with the help of a trained tutor. "Drop in" the Literacy Center for hands-on writing help.
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Library Branch: Monrovia Public Library
Room: Literacy Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Literacy
Event Details:
Adult Learners in the Literacy program can practice workplace and creative writing with the help of a trained tutor. "Drop in" the Literacy Center for hands-on writing help.
Dungeons & Dragons event for ages 16 and up, every 2nd Tuesday from June to August, 5:30 PM-7:30 PM. Register online. Sponsored by the Friends of the Monrovia Public Library.

Dungeons and Dragons

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Community 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: Community 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. 

Innovation Lab one day per month 3Pm in the story room. Pictures of children showing off their work.

Innovation Lab

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Story Room at Monrovia Public Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
6-11

Learn, experiment and explore at Innovation Lab at the MPL. We will have a different STEAM-related activity for school-aged children on a select Wednesday every month. Ages 6-11. No registration required.

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Library Branch: Monrovia Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: 6-11
Program Type: Special Events
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 a select Wednesday every month. Ages 6-11. 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.
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Culture & Conversation

Wednesday, June 11, 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.

Resilient Homes Workshop

Resilient Homes Workshop

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Special Events, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

The Monrovia Community Center’s Lunch & Learn program is FREE for all seniors. Seniors are invited to the Community Center on the second Thursday of each month from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Events, Workshop
Event Details:

The Monrovia Community Center’s Lunch & Learn program is FREE for all seniors. Seniors are invited to the Community Center on the second Thursday of each month from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

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. 

colorful graphic for summer art program for kids

Craft-tastic!

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Youth Services Area at Monrovia Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
0-5, 6-11

Families! Join us for weekly craft sessions on Thursdays. This summer we will explore creativity and imagination as children and their families are welcomed to make a fun art activity. No registration required. For school-aged children.

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Library Branch: Monrovia Public Library
Room: Youth Services Area
Age Group: 0-5, 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Families! Join us for weekly craft sessions on Thursdays. This summer we will explore creativity and imagination as children and their families are welcomed to make a fun art activity. No registration required. For school-aged children.

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. 

LEGO background with text reading "LEGO Free Play Select dates every month story room 3:30 pm"

LEGO Free Play

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
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. 

Promotional image for the Storytime with the Park Naturalists event occurring June 14 from 10:00am to 10:45am at Lucinda Garcia Park.

Storytime with the Park Naturalists

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Off Site
Program Type:
Special Events, Storytimes
Age Group:
0-5

Join us for this special edition of our storytime at Lucinda Garcia Park with our very special friends, the City of Monrovia Park Naturalists!

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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: 0-5
Program Type: Special Events, Storytimes
Event Details:

Join us for this special edition of our storytime at Lucinda Garcia Park with our very special friends, the City of Monrovia Park Naturalists!

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.
Veterans Community Picnic

Community Picnic Celebrating Veterans

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Library Park Fountain Area at Monrovia Public Library
Program Type:
Special Events, Veterans
Age Group:
Everyone

The entire community is invited to a picnic at the library to celebrate Monrovia's veterans! Enjoy music, food, kids crafts, and games that are fun for the whole family.

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Library Branch: Monrovia Public Library
Room: Library Park Fountain Area
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Special Events, Veterans
Event Details:

The entire community is invited to a picnic at the library to celebrate Monrovia's veterans! Enjoy music, food, kids crafts, and games that are fun for the whole family.

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. 

Glow in the Dark Bowling. In the Community Room on Monday June 16 at 3-4:30pm. For ages 7-12

Monday Funday

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Community Room at Monrovia Public Library
Age Group:
6-11

Join us for some summer fun at our Monday Funday! Every 2nd Monday kids will have an array of fun and cool activities to keep them engaged and entertained this summer. This is a great way to see some friends and try something new!

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Monrovia Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: 6-11
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for some summer fun at our Monday Funday! Every 2nd Monday kids will have an array of fun and cool activities to keep them engaged and entertained this summer. This is a great way to see some friends and try something new!

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. 

Promotional Image for the tweens and teens 3D printing workshop event for children in grades 4th through 12th. The event will occur on June 16th from 4-5pm.

3D Printing Workshop for Tweens & Teens

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Room at Monrovia Public Library
Program Type:
Makerspace, Workshop
Age Group:
Teen

Want to learn how to use the MPL 3D printer and submit your designs for printing?

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

Want to learn how to use the MPL 3D printer and submit your designs for printing?

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.