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Perler Bead Night

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

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Family, Everyone
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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.
Close up image of food consisting of salad, produce, chicken, ham on a plate.

Cooking Matters

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:30pm
Large Meeting Space at Main Library (Martinsville)

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults, Family
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Library Branch: Main Library (Martinsville)
Room: Large Meeting Space
Age Group: Adults, Family
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join Franciscan Health and Morgan County Public Library for Cooking Matters, a series of food preparation and cooking demonstrations highlighting safe food handling as well as healthy substitutes and affordable and healthy cooking. This cooking seri
cartoon image of a police officer and a book

Cops, Kids, & Stories

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library (Martinsville)

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Children, Family
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Library Branch: Main Library (Martinsville)
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Join us for a special storytime with our local police department. Police officers will be in the children's picture book area to read stories, and each attendee will receive a free book!
anise seed lined up on a piece of wood

Spice Club: Anise

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Children's Program Room at Main Library (Martinsville)

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults
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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 anise! 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.
floating books and leaves

Monrovia Branch Open House

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Monrovia Branch

Age Group:

Everyone
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Library Branch: Monrovia Branch
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

Celebrate with us!  We took the first few months of 2025 to remodel the Monrovia Branch Library and we're thrilled to show it to you!  Please drop in for refreshments, photos with Curious George, giveaways, crafts and so much more!

Photo of a bird shaped windchime. Family Night Spring Windchimes on Monday May 12th at 6:30pm, registration required

Family Night: Spring Windchimes

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children's Program Room at Main Library (Martinsville)

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Other

Age Group:

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

It's Family Night!  This month, we'll be making spring themed windchimes.  At this program, you'll be:

-Painting with paint markers (dress for a mess!)

 

children holding up books

Storytime Returns!

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Monrovia Branch

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

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

Ms. Kathy Storytime is back!!!

Now that our remodel is complete we're ready to get back to storytime!  Join the Ms. Kathy's for stories, crafts, activities and so much more every Wednesday at 10:30 or 1:30.  

children holding up books

Ms. Kathy Storytime Returns!

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room at Monrovia Branch

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

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

Ms. Kathy Storytime is back!!!

Now that our remodel is complete we're ready to get back to storytime!  Join the Ms. Kathy's for stories, crafts, activities and so much more every Wednesday at 10:30 or 1:30.  

The word "Color Our World" in multiple colors

Summer Reading Begins!

All Day 5/19
MCPL System-Wide

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Everyone
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Library Branch: MCPL System-Wide
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

It's the very first day of Summer Reading!  Be sure to get registered for our reading program using Beanstack.  Don't forget to stop by any library branch to learn about all of the different programs that are available this summer!

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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. 

Deeply Ingrained for Kids

10:30am - 12:00pm
Children
Main Library (Martinsville)
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library (Martinsville)
Room: Large Meeting Space
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Deeply Ingrained is back! We’ll be making a shelf inspired by a famous toy brick.

Deeply Ingrained for Teens & Tweens

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Tweens, Teens
Main Library (Martinsville)
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library (Martinsville)
Room: Large Meeting Space
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Deeply Ingrained is back! We’ll be making a squirrel feeder that looks like a picnic table.

We Create: Fiber Arts

10:30am - 11:30am
Children
Main Library (Martinsville)
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library (Martinsville)
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

We Create is a program where we create something new every Wednesday morning!  This week, we're creating with fiber arts.  We'll be:

-Weaving a paper and yarn basket

-Learning to knit with our fingers

-And more!

Tween Wednesdays

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tweens
Main Library (Martinsville)
Library Branch: Main Library (Martinsville)
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Tweens
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. 

Creating From Our Own Stories

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Main Library (Martinsville)
Library Branch: Main Library (Martinsville)
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
In this class, we will explore ways to make artworks that express emotion, describe subject matter, and communicate ideas that are important to each of us.

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. 

Knit 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 Knit Night! Bring your crochet, cross stitch, embroidery, drawing, painting, chain maille, or other craft project with you and we'll chat and craft together!

Crochet an Octopus

10:00am - 12:00pm
Teens, Adults
Main Library (Martinsville)
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library (Martinsville)
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join us at the library to make this adorable octopus! Participants should already know how to crochet prior to the program. All materials will be provided, but you may bring your own hook and yarn if you’d prefer. Registration is required.

Popcorn & Painting for Kids

2:00pm - 4:30pm
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 time for Popcorn & Painting!  We'll be painting a music inspired painting.

We Create: Watercolors

10:30am - 11:30am
Children
Main Library (Martinsville)
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library (Martinsville)
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

We Create is a program where we create something new every Wednesday morning!  This week, we're creating with watercolors.  We'll be:

-Learning how to use watercolor paints

-Painting fruit pictures

Tween Wednesdays

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tweens
Main Library (Martinsville)
Library Branch: Main Library (Martinsville)
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Tweens
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. 

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. 

We Create: Art Inspired By....

10:30am - 11:30am
Children
Main Library (Martinsville)
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library (Martinsville)
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

We Create is a program where we create something new every Wednesday morning!  This week, we're creating art inspired by famous artists and works of art.  We'll be:

-Making a collage inspired by Henri Matisse

Tween Wednesdays

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tweens
Main Library (Martinsville)
Library Branch: Main Library (Martinsville)
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Tweens
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. 

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. 

Craft-Along at the Library

9:00am - 4:30pm
Teens, Adults
Main Library (Martinsville)
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library (Martinsville)
Room: Large Meeting Space
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:
Bring enough craft supplies to spend the day at the library creating your favorite things. It could be scrapbooking, card making, weaving, cross stitching, quilting, sewing, crocheting, knitting, etc.

We Create: Edible Art

10:30am - 11:30am
Children
Main Library (Martinsville)
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library (Martinsville)
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

We Create is a program where we create something new every Wednesday morning!  This week, we're creating edible art.  We'll be:

-Making art we can eat!

Tween Wednesdays

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tweens
Main Library (Martinsville)
Library Branch: Main Library (Martinsville)
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Tweens
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. 

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. 

We Create: Fair Themed Art

10:30am - 11:30am
Children
Main Library (Martinsville)
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library (Martinsville)
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

We Create is a program where we create something new every Wednesday morning!  This week, we're creating fair themed art.  We'll be:

-Making a drawing of a fair scene using pastels

-Making snow cones

-And more!

Tween Wednesdays

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tweens
Main Library (Martinsville)
Library Branch: Main Library (Martinsville)
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Tweens
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. 

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. 

Knit 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 Knit Night! Bring your crochet, cross stitch, embroidery, drawing, painting, chain maille, or other craft project with you and we'll chat and craft together!