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book page roses

Book Page Roses

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room at Waverly Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Waverly Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Give old books new life! We’ll transform pages from weeded library books into beautiful, handcrafted roses. Learn how to fold and shape the pages into unique floral creations. All supplies provided.

Information about the program on a knit background. A sample dishcloth is portrayed as well.

Learn to Knit a Dishcloth

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Program Room at Main Library (Martinsville)

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Tweens, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
Library Branch: Main Library (Martinsville)
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:
Come to the library and learn to knit with us! This beginner-friendly program features a dishcloth as the project. All materials will be provided; however, participants may bring their own yarn and needles if they'd prefer. Registration is required.
Flyer with border made of various craft supplies in a rainbow of colors. Text reads "Craft Closet Creations Saturday 3/14 at 2pm"

Craft Closet Creations

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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:

We're cleaning out our craft closet!  We've got a collection of various crafts that we'd love for you to stop by and enjoy.  We'll have all of the materials out from 2pm to 4pm for you to stop by and create a craft (or two, or three!).

Flyer for a 12 week artist workshop open to adults ages 55 and older.

Weaving Memory: Artist Bookmaking and Collective Voices

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Children's Program Room at Main Library (Martinsville)

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Workshop

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Main Library (Martinsville)
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:
Weave your memories into a work of art in this 12 class workshop series!
Information about the book sale on a background of bookshelves

Book Sale

03/20/2026 @ 10:00am to 03/21/2026 @ 4:00pm
Large Meeting Space at Main Library (Martinsville)

Age Group:

Everyone
Library Branch: Main Library (Martinsville)
Room: Large Meeting Space
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:
Interested in purchasing some books at low prices? Visit the Large Meeting Room at the Martinsville Library from 10 to 4 on March 20th and 21st. Bring along some cash and spend some time finding treasures to take home with you.
Family Movie Night

Family Movie Night: Zootopia 2

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Waverly Branch

Program Type:

Movie

Age Group:

Family
Library Branch: Waverly Branch
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join us for a fun Family After Hours evening with a tasty hot dog dinner followed by a screening of Zootopia 2!
Cartoon cactus drawings with a photo of a cactus painting. Text reads "Popcorn & Painting for Kids Monday 3/23 at 2pm. Registration required"

Popcorn & Painting for Kids

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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:

Kick off Spring Break with an afternoon of painting!  We'll be painting an adorable little cactus.  This is a great first painting for any kid who hasn't joined us for a painting program before.  Dress for a mess!

Cartoon ice cream cone with a painting of an ice cream cone. Text reads "Popcorn & Painting for Tweens & Teens Tuesday 3/24 at 2pm. Registration required"

Popcorn & Painting for Tweens & Teens

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Program Room at Main Library (Martinsville)

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

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

Paint with us over Spring Break!  Teens and tweens will be painting an ice cream cone on a rainbow background.  Dress for a mess!

pastel colored watercolor paintings of flowers

Watercolor Flowers

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Monrovia Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Everyone
Library Branch: Monrovia Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create beautiful watercolor flowers, perfect for a spring bookmark.  Open to everyone.  Ages 6 and under will need an adult helper.  Registration is appreciated but not required. 

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SSP

10:00am–5:30pm
Main Library (Martinsville)
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Main Library (Martinsville)
Room: Study Room 1

Lavender Sock Bunnies

4:30pm–5:30pm
Children, Tweens
Waverly Branch
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Waverly Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a hands-on creative workshop where participants will design and craft their own lavender-filled sock bunnies. With guided instruction and room for personal style, kids and tweens can create a unique, lightly scented keepsake.

Monrovia Middle School Cheer End of Year Banquet

5:30pm–7:00pm
Monrovia Branch
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Monrovia Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

We will pass out end of season awards.

Speedcubing Club

6:00pm–7:30pm
Main Library (Martinsville)
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Main Library (Martinsville)
Room: Large Meeting Space
Purpose of Meeting

Monthly meeting. This replaces our request for 3/16 as that is already booked. Thanks!

paperwork

9:00am–2:00pm
Main Library (Martinsville)
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Main Library (Martinsville)
Room: Study Room 1

Meeting

9:30am–3:30pm
Main Library (Martinsville)
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Main Library (Martinsville)
Room: Large Meeting Space

Drew Ivers

12:00pm–4:00pm
Main Library (Martinsville)
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Main Library (Martinsville)
Room: Study Room 3
Purpose of Meeting

book reviewing

Popcorn & Puzzles

2:00pm–4:00pm
Everyone
Waverly Branch
Library Branch: Waverly Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:
Looking for a relaxing way to spend your afternoon? Join us for Popcorn & Puzzles at the library! We’ll have a variety of puzzles set out for all ages and skill levels- perfect for working solo or teaming up with friends and family.

After-School Antics

3:00pm–4:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Monrovia Branch
Library Branch: Monrovia Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM, Workshop, Other
Event Details:

After-School Antics, aka Teen Tuesdays, aka Boredom Busters...whatever you wanna call it we've got something for our after-school crowd.  This program is geared at ages 11+ and varies from week to week.

Teen Tuesdays

3:00pm–4:00pm
Teens
Main Library (Martinsville)
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library (Martinsville)
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:
Teens in grades 6-12 can join us for weekly programs featuring crafts, games, creating art, and more! There’s something new every week, so stop by the Children's Program Room any Tuesday at 3 to find out what’s going on!

Book Page Roses

4:30pm–5:30pm
Teens, Adults
Waverly Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Waverly Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Give old books new life! We’ll transform pages from weeded library books into beautiful, handcrafted roses. Learn how to fold and shape the pages into unique floral creations. All supplies provided.

Book Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Main Library (Martinsville)
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Main Library (Martinsville)
Room: Study Room 3

Monrovia Alumni Association

6:15pm–8:00pm
Monrovia Branch
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Monrovia Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Monthly board meeting

Yoga & Meditation for Absolute Beginners

6:30pm–7:15pm
Teens, Adults, Family
Main Library (Martinsville)
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library (Martinsville)
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Family
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
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.

Little Explorers Storytime

10:30am–11:15am
Babies & Toddlers
Waverly Branch
Library Branch: Waverly Branch
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

Little Explorers Storytime is a fun, interactive program for ages 2–5 where stories spark creativity and hands-on discovery.

Preschool Storytime

10:30am–11:30am
Children, Family
Monrovia Branch
Library Branch: Monrovia Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime with Ms. Elizabeth & Ms. Kathy!  Stories, crafts, games, songs and more.  Can't make it at 10:30 catch the encore at 1:30.

Preschool Storytime

1:30pm–2:30pm
Children, Family
Monrovia Branch
Library Branch: Monrovia Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime with Ms. Elizabeth & Ms. Kathy!  Stories, crafts, games, songs and more.  Can't make it at 1:30 catch the morning group at 10:30.

Tween Wednesdays

4:00pm–5:00pm
Main Library (Martinsville)
Library Branch: Main Library (Martinsville)
Room: Children's Program Room
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM, Other
Event Details:

Join us for crafts, games, snacks, and much more.  This program is for kids ages 9-12. 

Bunko

5:00pm–8:00pm
Monrovia Branch
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Monrovia Branch
Room: Meeting Room

Nebo Country Estates HOA meeting

6:15pm–7:30pm
Main Library (Martinsville)
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Main Library (Martinsville)
Room: Large Meeting Space
Purpose of Meeting

Review covenants and vote on updates

Thursday Jammers

12:00pm–3:30pm
Monrovia Branch
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Monrovia Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Acoustic music fellowship

First Steps

1:15pm–2:30pm
Main Library (Martinsville)
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Main Library (Martinsville)
Room: Study Room 3

Other Lands

4:00pm–6:00pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Waverly Branch
Library Branch: Waverly Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:
Explore Other Lands in this Dungeons and Dragons style role-playing adventure. Beginners welcome!

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, 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.