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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.

Hanukkah Stories and Crafts flyer

Hanukkah Stories and Crafts

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Waverly Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Storytime

Age Group:

Family
Library Branch: Waverly Branch
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join us for a Hanukkah celebration at the library! This fun and interactive program is perfect for families of all ages. We'll read stories, create fun Hanukkah-themed crafts, and learn some of the history behind the Festival of Lights.
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

Snowmen with snowflakes; text reads "Escape Room" with dates for the program

Escape Room

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 1:00pm - 7:00pm
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

New years clipart

Noon Year's Celebration

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room at Monrovia Branch

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Children, Family
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!

Blue background with a cartoon snowman and photo of a snowman painting; text reads "Popcorn & Painting for Kids Friday January 2nd at 10:30am; for kids in grades K-5, registration required"

Popcorn & Painting for Kids

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
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:

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.

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YA for Adults Book Club

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Main Library (Martinsville)
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library (Martinsville)
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:
Do you enjoy reading young adult literature and need a place to discuss what you read? Join our book club, where we read nothing but YA books! We meet the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m.

Afternoon Readers

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Main Library (Martinsville)
Library Branch: Main Library (Martinsville)
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:
Join our daytime book club! Discuss the book of the month with other readers on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 2 p.m. You can get a copy of this month’s selection by attending a meeting, or by visiting the circulation desk.

YA for Adults Book Club

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Main Library (Martinsville)
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library (Martinsville)
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:
Do you enjoy reading young adult literature and need a place to discuss what you read? Join our book club, where we read nothing but YA books! We meet the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m.

Afternoon Readers

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Main Library (Martinsville)
Library Branch: Main Library (Martinsville)
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:
Join our daytime book club! Discuss the book of the month with other readers on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 2 p.m. You can get a copy of this month’s selection by attending a meeting, or by visiting the circulation desk.

YA for Adults Book Club

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Main Library (Martinsville)
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library (Martinsville)
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:
Do you enjoy reading young adult literature and need a place to discuss what you read? Join our book club, where we read nothing but YA books! We meet the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m.

Afternoon Readers

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Main Library (Martinsville)
Library Branch: Main Library (Martinsville)
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:
Join our daytime book club! Discuss the book of the month with other readers on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 2 p.m. You can get a copy of this month’s selection by attending a meeting, or by visiting the circulation desk.