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Harp for the Holidays flyer

Harp for the Holidays

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Waverly Branch

Program Type:

Performance

Age Group:

Everyone
Library Branch: Waverly Branch
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:
Join us for a festive musical celebration! We are delighted to host a warm and enchanting concert featuring the students of The Harp School, Inc. This family-friendly performance is free and open to all.
Two illustrated gnomes and a photo of a gnome craft; text reads "Family Craft Night Holiday Gnomes Monday 12/8 at 6:30pm. Registration required."

Family Craft Night: Holiday Gnomes

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

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Other

Age Group:

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

It's the last Family Craft Night for 2025!  We'll be making gnomes this month.  At this program, we'll be:

-Painting. Dress for a mess!

Cartoon bird reading a book and wearing a detective hat with a magnifying glass to the side; text reads Kids' Book Tasting Society

Kids' Book Tasting Society- Mysteries

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Large Meeting Space at Main Library (Martinsville)

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Children, Tweens
Library Branch: Main Library (Martinsville)
Room: Large Meeting Space
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Welcome to the Kids' Book Tasting Society!  This month, we'll be tasting mysteries.  You'll also get a sneak peek at our menu for 2026!

How the Grinch Stole Christmas movie poster

After-Hours Movie: How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Waverly Branch

Program Type:

Movie

Age Group:

Everyone
Library Branch: Waverly Branch
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join us at the library for a festive evening filled with fun for all!
Flyer that says Shrek-tacular Christmas Party

Shrek-tacular Christmas Party

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Waverly Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Movie, Other

Age Group:

Family
Library Branch: Waverly Branch
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movie, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:
Come celebrate the holidays with us at our Shrek-themed Christmas Party! Enjoy a screening of Shrek the Halls, get crafty with Shrek-inspired holiday decorations, and meet Ogre Claus himself for a fun photo op!
photo of Kathy Burns holding a book on a celebratory background

Farewell to Ms. Kathy

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Monrovia Branch

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Everyone
Library Branch: Monrovia Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Kathy Burns, who joined the MCPL team in1996, is retiring.  As Kathy put it, she’s leaving with Santa!  We’ll be celebrating her nearly 30 years with the library the evening of Tuesday, 12/16.

Santa and Mrs. Clause popping out

Storytime with Santa

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Monrovia Branch

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

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

It's our last storytime of the year and we'll have some special visitors, Santa & Mrs. Claus!!!  Ms. Kathy & Ms.

spoons, marshmallows, chocolate and peppermints

Chocolate Dipping Spoons

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Monrovia Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Family
Library Branch: Monrovia Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Looking for last minute gift to give? Running out of holiday funds? Let us help you make something! These chocolate dipping spoons are pretty and practical!

Christmas tree branches with a variety of ornaments; Text reads "Ornament Extravaganza Monday 12/22 from 10:30am to 12:30pm, fun for the whole family"

Ornament Extravaganza

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Children's Program Room at Main Library (Martinsville)

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

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

It's an Ornament Extravaganza!  We've got a collection of various ornament crafts that we'd love for you to stop by and enjoy.  We'll have all of the materials out from 10:30am to 12:30pm for you to stop by and create a lovely new orname

Blue background with snowflakes and two snowmen; Text reads "Escape Room Saturday 12/27, Monday 12/29, Tuesday 12/30, Wednesday 12/31"

Escape Room

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Children's Program Room at Main Library (Martinsville)

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Everyone
Library Branch: Main Library (Martinsville)
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Can you and your friends solve clues to escape in time?  Sign up for our newest escape room!  Your group will have 45 minutes to solve clues and complete puzzles in order to find the treasure before time runs out.  Fun for a group o

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Storytime

10:30am–11:15am
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Main Library (Martinsville)
Library Branch: Main Library (Martinsville)
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, 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!

Storytime with Ms. Emma

10:30am–11:15am
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Waverly Branch
Library Branch: Waverly Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Stories, crafts, and activities for pre-school aged children. 

Ms. Kathy 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 everyone's favorite bonus grandmas, Ms. Kathy & Ms. Kathy!  Stories, crafts, games, songs and more.  Can't make it at 10:30 catch the encore at 1:30.

Ms. Kathy 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 everyone's favorite bonus grandmas, Ms. Kathy & Ms. Kathy!  Stories, crafts, games, songs and more.  Mornings more you speed?  We offer the exact same storytime at 10:30 too!

Kids' Book Tasting Society- Mysteries

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children, Tweens
Main Library (Martinsville)
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library (Martinsville)
Room: Large Meeting Space
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Welcome to the Kids' Book Tasting Society!  This month, we'll be tasting mysteries.  You'll also get a sneak peek at our menu for 2026!

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. 

Storytime

10:30am–11:15am
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Main Library (Martinsville)
Library Branch: Main Library (Martinsville)
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, 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!

Storytime with Ms. Emma

10:30am–11:15am
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Waverly Branch
Library Branch: Waverly Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Stories, crafts, and activities for pre-school aged children. 

The One World, Same Wavelength Nature Group

4:45pm–6:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Waverly Branch
Library Branch: Waverly Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Lecture
Event Details:
Join Naturalists, Bailey and Abi, on Monday, December 15th at 4:45 PM for The One World, Same Wavelength Nature Group as they explore how different animals survive during winter 🌨️

Storytime with Santa

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

It's our last storytime of the year and we'll have some special visitors, Santa & Mrs. Claus!!!  Ms. Kathy & Ms.

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. 

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.

Chocolate Dipping Spoons

10:30am–11:30am
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Family
Monrovia Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Monrovia Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Looking for last minute gift to give? Running out of holiday funds? Let us help you make something! These chocolate dipping spoons are pretty and practical!

Storytime with Ms. Emma

10:30am–11:15am
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Waverly Branch
Library Branch: Waverly Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Stories, crafts, and activities for pre-school aged children. 

Ornament Extravaganza

10:30am–12:30pm
Children, Family
Main Library (Martinsville)
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library (Martinsville)
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

It's an Ornament Extravaganza!  We've got a collection of various ornament crafts that we'd love for you to stop by and enjoy.  We'll have all of the materials out from 10:30am to 12:30pm for you to stop by and create a lovely new orname

Family Movie Night: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (2024)

6:00pm–8:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Family
Waverly Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Waverly Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Family
Program Type: Book Club, Movie
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join us for a festive afternoon of holiday fun! We’ll be screening The Best Christmas Pagaent Ever (2024), the heartwarming and hilarious tale of the wildest, most unexpected Christmas pageant ever.

Storytime with Ms. Emma

10:30am–11:15am
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Waverly Branch
Library Branch: Waverly Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Stories, crafts, and activities for pre-school aged children. 

Noon Year's Celebration

11:30am–12:30pm
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Family
Monrovia Branch
Library Branch: Monrovia Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Want to make sure your little one enjoys all the fun of New Year's but dread the idea of messing up your bedtime routine?  We've got the solution!  Countdown to NOON with us!

Popcorn & Painting for Kids

10:30am–12:30pm
Children
Main Library (Martinsville)
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library (Martinsville)
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

It's the first program of 2026!  Kick off the new year with a morning of popcorn and painting.  We'll be painting a snowman.

Pokémon Club

10:00am–11:00am
Children, Tweens
Main Library (Martinsville)
Library Branch: Main Library (Martinsville)
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:
Join us for Pokemon Club at the library! Bring your decks ready to play or some cards to trade. If you don't know how to play, we are happy to teach you!

Storytime with Ms. Emma

10:30am–11:15am
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Waverly Branch
Library Branch: Waverly Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Stories, crafts, and activities for pre-school aged children. 

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. 

Storytime with Ms. Emma

10:30am–11:15am
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Waverly Branch
Library Branch: Waverly Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Stories, crafts, and activities for pre-school aged children. 

Kids' Book Tasting Society- New Books

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children, Tweens
Main Library (Martinsville)
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library (Martinsville)
Room: Large Meeting Space
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Welcome to the January Kids' Book Tasting Society!  This month, we'll be tasting new books.

If you were at last month's meeting, be sure to bring your notebook with you!  New members will be given one at our meeting.