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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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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!

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.

Family History: Holiday Traditions

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Main Library (Martinsville)
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library (Martinsville)
Room: Genealogy & Local History
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:
Come prepared to share what traditions your family has done over the years to celebrate the holidays. If you do make something as part of your tradition, you are welcome to bring some to share.

Other Lands

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

Crafty Night

6:30pm–8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Main Library (Martinsville)
Library Branch: Main Library (Martinsville)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Crafters, join us at the library for Crafty Night! Bring your crochet, cross stitch, embroidery, drawing, painting, chain maille, or other craft project with you and we'll chat and craft together!

Salty Snowman Craft

3:00pm–4:00pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Monrovia Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Monrovia Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come make an adorable snowman out of a salt shaker! December 13th at 3 PM in the Meeting Room of the Monrovia Branch Library.  Registration is appreciated (and will get you a reminder email) but not required.

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 🌨️

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!

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.

Other Lands

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

Dungeons & Dragons

6:30pm–8:15pm
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!

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!

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.

Cocoa & Canvas for Teens & Tweens

2:00pm–4:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Main Library (Martinsville)
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library (Martinsville)
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

It's time for Cocoa and Canvas!  Teens and tweens are invited to paint a winter scene featuring mittens.

For tweens and teens ages 9-17.  Space is limited and registration is REQUIRED.  Sign up online or at the library.

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!

Sip and Clip

6:00pm–8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Main Library (Martinsville)
Library Branch: Main Library (Martinsville)
Room: Genealogy & Local History
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:
The Genealogy Dept. wants your help. There are still numerous newspapers to clip and we could use your help. Bring your own covered drink to sip or let Mrs.

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!

Crafty Night

6:30pm–8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Main Library (Martinsville)
Library Branch: Main Library (Martinsville)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Crafters, join us at the library for Crafty Night! Bring your crochet, cross stitch, embroidery, drawing, painting, chain maille, or other craft project with you and we'll chat and craft together!

Dungeons & Dragons

6:30pm–8:15pm
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!

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!

Chew and Glue

6:00pm–8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Main Library (Martinsville)
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library (Martinsville)
Room: Large Meeting Space
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:
Come help paste precut newspaper articles to copy pay. These will then be labeled and placed in the Morgan County Vertical File. A few snacks will be provided and you are welcome to bring a snack to share.

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!