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photo of people playing outdoor game

Outdoor Game Night +Dinner

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Outdoor Program Area at Monrovia Branch

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Everyone
Library Branch: Monrovia Branch
Room: Outdoor Program Area
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Bring your friends, bring your family, come alone and make a new friend!  However you wan to come, come!  We're serving dinner and serving slams over the crossnet court!  Lots of fun outdoor games for all ages!

cover of the one thing you'd save

Jr. Book Club: The One Thing You'd Save

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Monrovia Branch

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Children, Tweens
Library Branch: Monrovia Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for Junior Book Club!  We'll chat about the book and do some activities inspired by the story.

book covers and picture of author

Meet the Author: Kim Howard

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room at Monrovia Branch

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

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

Meet Kim Howard, the author of the picture books Grace and Box and Do Mommies Ever Sleep?  We'll be reading with Kim, building with boxes and more.

perler beads

Perler Bead Night

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Children's Program Room at Main Library (Martinsville)

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Family, Everyone
Library Branch: Main Library (Martinsville)
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Family, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Come to the library and craft with us! We will provide the perler beads and the iron; you provide the creativity! This is an all-ages program: adults and families are welcome to join us. No registration required.
Six watercolor paintings

A Splash of Color

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Children's Program Room at Main Library (Martinsville)

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Everyone
Library Branch: Main Library (Martinsville)
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Come to the library and explore the world of art! We will complete a different open-ended, process-driven style of art each time. Everyone is welcome at this all-ages program and there is no artistic experience required.
baking implements surround a picture of rosemary

Spice Club: Rosemary

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Children's Program Room at Main Library (Martinsville)

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Main Library (Martinsville)
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join us for this month's spice club featuring rosemary! Register for this program, then stop by the library to pick up a sample of this month's spice. Bring a dish to share with others and we'll gather at the library and sample everyone's dishes.
photo of people playing outdoor game

Outdoor Game Night +Dinner

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Outdoor Program Area at Monrovia Branch

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Everyone
Library Branch: Monrovia Branch
Room: Outdoor Program Area
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Bring your friends, bring your family, come alone and make a new friend!  However you want to come, come!  We're serving dinner and serving slams over the crossnet court!  Lots of fun outdoor games for all ages!

Cartoon style drawing of various craft supplies with a question mark in the middle

Kids Mystery Craft Program

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room at Main Library (Martinsville)

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Children
Library Branch: Main Library (Martinsville)
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a morning filled with mystery crafts!  We'll have several crafts for you to choose from.  What will there be to create?  That's half the fun!

Six watercolor paintings

A Splash of Color

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Children's Program Room at Main Library (Martinsville)

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Everyone
Library Branch: Main Library (Martinsville)
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Come to the library and explore the world of art! We will complete a different open-ended, process-driven style of art each time. Everyone is welcome at this all-ages program and there is no artistic experience required.
Six watercolor paintings

A Splash of Color

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Children's Program Room at Main Library (Martinsville)

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Everyone
Library Branch: Main Library (Martinsville)
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Come to the library and explore the world of art! We will complete a different open-ended, process-driven style of art each time. Everyone is welcome at this all-ages program and there is no artistic experience required.
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Tiny Art Show

All Day 7/1–7/29
Everyone
Monrovia Branch
Library Branch: Monrovia Branch
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Entries are due June 30th and must be dropped off at the Monrovia Branch of the Morgan County Public Library (145 S. Chestnut St.).  All ages are invited to participate.

Afternoon Adventures

4:30pm–5:15pm
Children
Main Library (Martinsville)
Library Branch: Main Library (Martinsville)
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM, Storytime
Event Details:

It's a Storytime for the school age crowd!  Join us for an afternoon story and a craft or STEAM project.  For kids in grades K-3.  Children under age 7 will need an adult helper. 

Girl Scouts Troop 2472

6:30pm–7:30pm
Main Library (Martinsville)
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Main Library (Martinsville)
Room: Large Meeting Space

Dungeons & Dragons

6:30pm–8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Waverly Branch
Library Branch: Waverly Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Join us for Dungeons & Dragons!  

Family Craft Night: Frame of Art

6:30pm–8:00pm
Family
Monrovia Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Monrovia Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Gather your friends or family and make something together!  These collaborative projects are meant to get the whole group involved.  Each group will work together to make one project.

LEGO Club

6:30pm–8:00pm
Children, Tweens
Main Library (Martinsville)
Library Branch: Main Library (Martinsville)
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:
Come to the library and build with us! Kids and their caregivers are welcome to join us for our monthly LEGO club.

MONROVIA ELEMENTRY TEACHERS MEETING

9:15am–10:30am
Monrovia Branch
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Monrovia Branch
Room: Meeting Room

Tiny Tots

10:30am–11:00am
Babies & Toddlers
Monrovia Branch
Library Branch: Monrovia Branch
Room: Play 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.

Toddler Time

10:30am–11:00am
Babies & Toddlers
Main Library (Martinsville)
Library Branch: Main Library (Martinsville)
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

It's a storytime for our littlest patrons!  This program is best suited for children ages 1-2 years and their caregivers. Siblings outside the age range for the program welcome!

Amy Rice

11:00am–12:30pm
Main Library (Martinsville)
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Main Library (Martinsville)
Room: Study Room 3

Arianna reservation

12:00pm–2:00pm
Main Library (Martinsville)
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Main Library (Martinsville)
Room: Study Room 1
Purpose of Meeting

Amy Rice

1:30pm–2:30pm
Main Library (Martinsville)
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Main Library (Martinsville)
Room: Study Room 3

Squishmallow Shindig

10:30am–12:00pm
Children, Family
Main Library (Martinsville)
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library (Martinsville)
Room: Large Meeting Space
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

It's a celebration of one of our favorite toys- Squishmallows!  Join us for a morning of crafts and games featuring these adorable plushies.


Registration is appreciated!  

Jeremy Rumple

10:00am–12:00pm
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's to discuss services.

Storytime

10:30am–11:15am
Children
Main Library (Martinsville)
Library Branch: Main Library (Martinsville)
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, crafts, and much more!  This program is best suited for children ages 3-5 years and their caregiver.  Siblings outside the programs age range welcome!

Amy Rice

11:00am–1:00pm
Main Library (Martinsville)
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Main Library (Martinsville)
Room: Study Room 1

Amy Rice

1:00pm–2:00pm
Main Library (Martinsville)
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Main Library (Martinsville)
Room: Study Room 1

Amy Rice

3:00pm–5:00pm
Main Library (Martinsville)
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Main Library (Martinsville)
Room: Study Room 3

Storytime at Echo Lake

3:30pm–4:15pm
Children, Family
Monrovia Branch
Library Branch: Monrovia Branch
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for storytime at the playground in Echo Lake, right next to the office!  Stories, crafts, games & activities.  Weather permitting, we'll meet you there every Monday, 6/2 through 7/28.

Outdoor Game Night +Dinner

6:00pm–7:30pm
Everyone
Monrovia Branch
Library Branch: Monrovia Branch
Room: Outdoor Program Area
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Bring your friends, bring your family, come alone and make a new friend!  However you wan to come, come!  We're serving dinner and serving slams over the crossnet court!  Lots of fun outdoor games for all ages!

crime watch meeting

6:00pm–8:00pm
Main Library (Martinsville)
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Main Library (Martinsville)
Room: Study Room 3

MECAP

6:00pm–8:00pm
Main Library (Martinsville)
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Main Library (Martinsville)
Room: Large Meeting Space

Main Branch Book Club

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Main Library (Martinsville)
Library Branch: Main Library (Martinsville)
Room: Genealogy & Local History
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!

Storytime in the Barn at Homestead

10:00am–10:30am
Children
Monrovia Branch
Library Branch: Monrovia Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for storytime in the barn at Homestead, right next to the pool!  Stories, crafts, games & activities.  Weather permitting, we'll meet you there every Tuesday, 5/27 through 7/29.