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Winter spring 2025

Storytime

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Story Room at Monrovia Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
0-5
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.Storyt...

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.
Innovation Lab one day per month 2 Pm in the story room. Pictures of children showing off their work.

Innovation Lab

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Story Room at Monrovia Public Library
Program Type:
Special Events, Technology
Age Group:
6-11
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. This program ...

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. This program is in partnership with MHS Math & Science Academy (MASA).

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, January 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Heritage Room at Monrovia Public Library
Program Type:
Literacy
Age Group:
Adults
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: po...

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.

Mini-Vation Lab 11 a.m. on select fridays this summer. picture of lovely family. Beautiful mother holding cute daughter with young handsome son playing with slime.

Mini-Vation Lab: Toddler & Preschool STEAM Activities

Friday, January 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Story Room at Monrovia Public Library
Program Type:
Special Events, Technology
Age Group:
0-5
Event Details:

All little science enthusiasts are invited to the Mini-Innovation Lab sessions at the MPL. Toddlers will learn, through hands-on activities, about biology, physics, engineering, ch...

Required
Library Branch: Monrovia Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: 0-5
Program Type: Special Events, Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

All little science enthusiasts 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.

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 Hangout

Friday, January 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Monrovia Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Come hangout, eat snacks, and play some games! There will be Nintendo Switch games like Mario Kart & Smash Ultimate, Beyblades, and plenty of board games too. No registration n...

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

Come hangout, eat snacks, and play some games! There will be Nintendo Switch games like Mario Kart & Smash Ultimate, Beyblades, 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.

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. 

Max Lee Music

Beginner Keyboard Class for Adults and Teens 16+

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at Monrovia Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Teen, Adults
Event Details:

Are you a lover of music?  Have you ever been interested in learning how to play the keyboard?  Then, join us for an introductory lesson.  You'll learn some easy cho...

Required
Library Branch: Monrovia Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teen, Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Are you a lover of music?  Have you ever been interested in learning how to play the keyboard?  Then, join us for an introductory lesson.  You'll learn some easy chords and simple songs to get you started.

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. 

Man reading to group of children and caregivers during storytime

Baby Storytime

Tuesday, January 21, 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.

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.
Barks and Books

Barks and Books

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Room at Monrovia Public Library
Program Type:
Literacy
Age Group:
6-11
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 ...

Required
Library Branch: Monrovia Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: 6-11
Program Type: Literacy
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.

Winter spring 2025

Storytime

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Story Room at Monrovia Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
0-5
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.Storyt...

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.
Innovation Lab one day per month 2 Pm in the story room. Pictures of children showing off their work.

Innovation Lab

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Story Room at Monrovia Public Library
Program Type:
Special Events, Technology
Age Group:
6-11
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. This program ...

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. This program is in partnership with MHS Math & Science Academy (MASA).

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, January 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Heritage Room at Monrovia Public Library
Program Type:
Literacy
Age Group:
Adults
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: po...

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.

Adult Game Night

Game Night for Adults

Friday, January 24, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Monrovia Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults
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 gam...

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. 

Promotional Image for the Sensory Mornings event, designed for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other sensory processing disorders. The event occurs on Saturday, December 28, January 25, and February 22, from 10:00 to 11:00 am. Registration is required.

Sensory-Friendly Morning for Neurodivergent Children

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Youth Services Area at Monrovia Public Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
0-5, 6-11
Event Details:

Join us for a sensory-friendly early morning specifically for neurodivergent children, such as children with sensory processing challenges, autism spectrum disorder, and/or AD...

Required
Library Branch: Monrovia Public Library
Room: Youth Services Area
Age Group: 0-5, 6-11
Program Type: Special Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Join us for a sensory-friendly early morning specifically for neurodivergent children, such as children with sensory processing challenges, autism spectrum disorder, and/or ADHD, to enjoy the library in a less stimulating environment.

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.
LEGO background with text reading "LEGO Free Play Last Saturday of the month Story Room 3 p.m."

LEGO Free Play

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Story Room at Monrovia Public Library
Program Type:
Special Events, Technology
Age Group:
0-5, 6-11
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 ...

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.
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Lunar New Year with Music Center, presenting Korean Classical Music & Dance Company

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at Monrovia Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Literacy, Performances
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

A family literacy event to welcome in the Year of the Snake! Families can enjoy crafts, free books for the home library, and a live performance presented by Music Center of Los ...

Required
Library Branch: Monrovia Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Literacy, Performances
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

A family literacy event to welcome in the Year of the Snake!

Promotional Image for the Pop-Up Makerspace event for children ages 5-12 years. The event occurs every other Monday in December, January, and February, starting on December 2, from 3:30-4:30pm.

Pop-Up Makerspace for Kids

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Story Room at Monrovia Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Technology
Age Group:
6-11
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-i...

Library Branch: Monrovia Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Technology
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, January 27, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Program at Monrovia Public Library
Program Type:
Literacy
Age Group:
Adults
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,...

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, January 28, 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.

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.
Monthly Veterans Meetup

Monthly Veterans Meetup

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Veterans
Age Group:
Adults
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 fou...

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. 

Novel T

Novel T's Book Club

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Monrovia Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Novel T’s Book Club:

Join us on the fourth Tuesday of every month for a lively book discussion of different genres, featuring a new facilitator each month.

Event Details:

The book club meets in the Community Room of the Library. Zoom option available for those that are interested. 6:30pm - welcome and chit/chat 6:45pm - discussion begins ...

Library Branch: Monrovia Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults

Novel T’s Book Club

Join us on the fourth Tuesday of every month for a lively book discussion of different genres, featuring a new facilitator each month.
Event Details:

The book club meets in the Community 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. 

Winter spring 2025

Storytime

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Story Room at Monrovia Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
0-5
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.Storyt...

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.
teen makerspace. Last Wednesday of the month. 3:30 pm - 5pm in the Teen Area For Teens in 6-12th grade

Pop-up Makerspace for Teens

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teen Area at Monrovia Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teen
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, butto...

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.

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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Culture & Conversation

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Heritage Room at Monrovia Public Library
Program Type:
Literacy
Age Group:
Adults
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: po...

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.

Game Free Play

Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Story Room at Monrovia Public Library
Program Type:
Special Events, Technology
Age Group:
6-11
Event Details:

Drop by the library and play some video games, on a big screen, or a board game on the lastThursday of the month. We'll have a Nintendo Switch with a variety of multiplayer games r...

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, or a board game on the last

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.