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Summer Reading Begins!

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MCPL System-Wide
Age Group:
Everyone
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Library Branch: MCPL System-Wide
Age Group: Everyone

Jeremy Rumple

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 12:45pm - 2:45pm
Study Room 3 at Main Library (Martinsville)
Purpose of Meeting:

To meet with Participant to discuss services.

Main Library (Martinsville)
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Main Library (Martinsville)
Room: Study Room 3
Purpose of Meeting

To meet with Participant to discuss services.

GS Troop 2968

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Monrovia Branch
Purpose of Meeting:

Troop meeting

Monrovia Branch
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Monrovia Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Troop meeting

green background with 12 book covers

Book Club

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Monrovia Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join our book club!  This low key group meets once a month to discuss that month's title.  No need to sign up, just read the book (or at least most of it) and show up the...

Library Branch: Monrovia Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join our book club!  This low key group meets once a month to discuss that month's title.  No need to sign up, just read the book (or at least most of it) and show up the last Monday of the month to discuss.  Physical copies will be

Main Branch Book Club

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library (Martinsville)
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Discuss the book of the month with other readers on the 3rd Monday of each month at 7 p.m. You can get a copy of this month’s selection by attending a meeting, or by visiting the c...

Library Branch: Main Library (Martinsville)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:
Discuss the book of the month with other readers on the 3rd Monday of each month at 7 p.m. You can get a copy of this month’s selection by attending a meeting, or by visiting the circulation desk. Join us for this fun, informal book chat!

Apple Pickers

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Monrovia Branch
Monrovia Branch
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Monrovia Branch
Room: Meeting Room

Therapy

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Study Room 1 at Main Library (Martinsville)
Main Library (Martinsville)
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Main Library (Martinsville)
Room: Study Room 1
Woman in Child's Pose

Yoga & Meditation for Absolute Beginners

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Large Meeting Space at Main Library (Martinsville)
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Family
Event Details:

The simplest poses for absolute beginners! After we gently stretch our bodies we will do a beginner's meditation. You will feel more relaxed and refreshed after each session so c...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library (Martinsville)
Room: Large Meeting Space
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Family
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:
The simplest poses for absolute beginners! After we gently stretch our bodies we will do a beginner's meditation. You will feel more relaxed and refreshed after each session so come and join us.

Storytime with Ms. Emma

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Waverly Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Stories, crafts, and activities for pre-school aged children.  

Library Branch: Waverly Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Stories, crafts, and activities for pre-school aged children.  

VOCATIONAL REHAB

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 9:30am - 1:30pm
Study Room 3 at Main Library (Martinsville)
Main Library (Martinsville)
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Main Library (Martinsville)
Room: Study Room 3
dulcimer set against a dark background

Beginning Dulcimers

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Monrovia Branch
Program Type:
Workshop, Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn to play the dulcimer this May! Glenda Hubbard leads this free class designed to help anyone and everyone learn to play this simple but unique stringed instrument. If you've g...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Monrovia Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 47
Event Details:

Learn to play the dulcimer this May! Glenda Hubbard leads this free class designed to help anyone and everyone learn to play this simple but unique stringed instrument. If you've got a dulcimer bring it!

nintendo entertainment system

Retro Game Night

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Large Meeting Space at Main Library (Martinsville)
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a night of retro gaming at the library! We will have an assortment of older gaming systems to play, such as the original Nintendo Entertainment System, PlayStation 2, S...

Library Branch: Main Library (Martinsville)
Room: Large Meeting Space
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:
Join us for a night of retro gaming at the library! We will have an assortment of older gaming systems to play, such as the original Nintendo Entertainment System, PlayStation 2, Super Nintendo, and N64.

MT Session

Friday, May 24, 2024 at 9:45am - 12:30pm
Study Room 1 at Main Library (Martinsville)
Main Library (Martinsville)
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Main Library (Martinsville)
Room: Study Room 1
baby and toddler with books

Tiny Tots

Friday, May 24, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Monrovia Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Event Details:

Tiny Tots is all about exploring books, songs, rhymes, games and activities with your little ones.  This early literacy focused program is a perfect introduction to library pr...

Library Branch: Monrovia Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Tiny Tots is all about exploring books, songs, rhymes, games and activities with your little ones.  This early literacy focused program is a perfect introduction to library programming.  Siblings are always welcome.

The word security in blue letters with a hand cursor pointing to it

Cybersecurity: adventures in safety

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Genealogy & Local History at Main Library (Martinsville)
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

There are adventures and then there are misadventures! Don't get hacked or phished or scammed. Learn more about digital safety. We will go over 10 things you can do to make your...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library (Martinsville)
Room: Genealogy & Local History
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:
There are adventures and then there are misadventures! Don't get hacked or phished or scammed. Learn more about digital safety. We will go over 10 things you can do to make your digital self safe.

Adventures in Art

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room at Main Library (Martinsville)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM, Other
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

This week, we'll have an adventure with art!  We'll be creating: -Watercolor jellyfish -Popsicle stick puzzles -Prints for printmaking Dress for a mess! This pr...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library (Martinsville)
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

This week, we'll have an adventure with art!  We'll be creating:

-Watercolor jellyfish

-Popsicle stick puzzles

-Prints for printmaking

Dress for a mess!

I Read Testing

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Study Room 1 at Main Library (Martinsville)
Main Library (Martinsville)
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Main Library (Martinsville)
Room: Study Room 1

Teen Tuesday - Treasure Boxes

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Program Room at Main Library (Martinsville)
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Do you like to save special photos and souvenirs? Maybe just cool rocks you find out that you want to hold onto? Stop by the library to decorate your very own treasure box so you c...

Library Branch: Main Library (Martinsville)
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:
Do you like to save special photos and souvenirs? Maybe just cool rocks you find out that you want to hold onto? Stop by the library to decorate your very own treasure box so you can store some of your summer memories inside.
Woman in Child's Pose

Yoga & Meditation for Absolute Beginners

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Large Meeting Space at Main Library (Martinsville)
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Family
Event Details:

The simplest poses for absolute beginners! After we gently stretch our bodies we will do a beginner's meditation. You will feel more relaxed and refreshed after each session so c...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library (Martinsville)
Room: Large Meeting Space
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Family
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:
The simplest poses for absolute beginners! After we gently stretch our bodies we will do a beginner's meditation. You will feel more relaxed and refreshed after each session so come and join us.
children pretending to be pirates

Ms. Kathy Storytime

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Monrovia Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

The usual Storytime with a Summer Reading twist! Ms. Kathy and Ms. Kathy are ready to read, craft, and game with you and your little ones!  Can't make it at 10:30?  Catch...

Library Branch: Monrovia Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

The usual Storytime with a Summer Reading twist! Ms. Kathy and Ms. Kathy are ready to read, craft, and game with you and your little ones!  Can't make it at 10:30?  Catch the encore performance at 1:30.

Storytime with Ms. Emma

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Waverly Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Stories, crafts, and activities for pre-school aged children.  

Library Branch: Waverly Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Stories, crafts, and activities for pre-school aged children.  

children pretending to be pirates

Ms. Kathy Storytime

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room at Monrovia Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Our usual Storytime with a Summer Reading twist! Ms. Kathy and Ms. Kathy are ready to read, craft, and game with you and your little ones!  Need to get storytime in befor...

Library Branch: Monrovia Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Our usual Storytime with a Summer Reading twist! Ms. Kathy and Ms. Kathy are ready to read, craft, and game with you and your little ones!  Need to get storytime in before nap time?  Catch the morning performance at 10:30.

Tween Wednesdays

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Program Room at Main Library (Martinsville)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM, Other
Age Group:
Tweens
Event Details:

Join us for crafts, games, snacks, and much more.  This program is for kids ages 9-12.  Registration is appreciated, but not required. 

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library (Martinsville)
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join us for crafts, games, snacks, and much more.  This program is for kids ages 9-12.  Registration is appreciated, but not required. 

DIABETES

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Study Room 1 at Main Library (Martinsville)
Main Library (Martinsville)
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Main Library (Martinsville)
Room: Study Room 1