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loose puzzle pieces

Puzzle Races

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Monrovia Branch

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

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

Gather a team (1-4 people of any age) and see if your team can finish the puzzle the fastest.  The puzzle is 300 pieces but the puzzle image will not be revealed until the clock starts.  Please register your team or the team captain.

Yoshi Egg Hunt

Yoshi Egg Hunt

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Waverly Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Other

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Family
Library Branch: Waverly Branch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:
Hop into a Yoshi-themed Easter Egg Hunt adventure for kids 12 and under! The hunt begins at 10:30 AM with eggs, candy, and prizes to collect, plus a chance to win the grand prize—tickets to "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie".
Teen writers group meets Saturday April 4th from 2-3 for grades 6-12

Teen Writers Group

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Program Room at Main Library (Martinsville)

Program Type:

Writing Group

Age Group:

Teens
Library Branch: Main Library (Martinsville)
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Writing Group
Registration Required
Event Details:
Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to join us on the first Saturday of each month to take part in our Teen Writers Group.
Orange, yellow, and blue rectangle reminiscent of game show ad. Text "Family Game Night, April 6"

Family Game Night +Dinner

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Monrovia Branch

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

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

Play a game and have dinner with us. Bring the family, invite a friend or meet someone new!

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

Weaving Memory: Artist Bookmaking and Collective Voices

Wednesday, April 8, 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
Event Details:
Weave your memories into a work of art in this 12 class workshop series!
popcorn and painting

Family Popcorn & Painting

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Waverly Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Family
Library Branch: Waverly Branch
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:
Enjoy a creative family afternoon painting adorable koalas while snacking on popcorn!
hands holding a purple ribbon with library logo and Desert Rose log

Domestic Violence Education Presentation with Desert Rose

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Monrovia Branch

Program Type:

Health & Wellness, Lecture

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Monrovia Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Lecture
Event Details:

Carly Stock, Community Outreach Coordinator for Desert Rose, will be at the library to raise awareness about domestic violence. Carly's presentation will cover what domestic violence looks like, how you can help, and what Desert Rose does.

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

Weaving Memory: Artist Bookmaking and Collective Voices

Wednesday, April 15, 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
Event Details:
Weave your memories into a work of art in this 12 class workshop series!
paint your own book bag

Paint Your Own Book Bag

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Waverly Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Everyone
Library Branch: Waverly Branch
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:
Always needing a bag for your books?  Enjoy a family activity painting your own book bag to carry your library books (and other things) in!
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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.

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.

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:

The same Storytime fun, but with a Summer Reading twist! Join Ms. Elizabeth & Ms. Kathy for 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:

The same Storytime fun, but with a Summer Reading twist! Join Ms. Elizabeth & Ms. Kathy for stories, crafts, games, songs and more. Can't make it at 1:30? Catch the morning group at 10:30!

Weaving Memory: Artist Bookmaking and Collective Voices

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, Workshop
Event Details:
Weave your memories into a work of art in this 12 class workshop series!

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!

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!

Tiny Tots: Storytime for Toddlers & Babies

10:30am–11:00am
Babies & Toddlers
Monrovia Branch
Library Branch: Monrovia Branch
Room: Play Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Tiny Tots is a storytime for our youngest patrons and their caregivers. This fast paced, early literacy focused, program is a perfect introduction to library storytimes.

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!

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.

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:

The same Storytime fun, but with a Summer Reading twist! Join Ms. Elizabeth & Ms. Kathy for 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:

The same Storytime fun, but with a Summer Reading twist! Join Ms. Elizabeth & Ms. Kathy for stories, crafts, games, songs and more. Can't make it at 1:30? Catch the morning group at 10:30!

Bunko

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

Thursday Things: Fossil Fun

10:00am–11:00am
Children, Tweens
Monrovia Branch
Library Branch: Monrovia Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Event Details:

For this week's Thursday Things, we are making fossils! Dress for a mess, as this program uses salt dough and some paint.  Weather permitting, we may be outside.

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

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!

Tiny Tots: Storytime for Toddlers & Babies

10:30am–11:00am
Babies & Toddlers
Monrovia Branch
Library Branch: Monrovia Branch
Room: Play Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Tiny Tots is a storytime for our youngest patrons and their caregivers. This fast paced, early literacy focused, program is a perfect introduction to library storytimes.

Dino-Basketball

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

We love Lisa Wheeler's book Dino-Basketball  so much that we built a whole program around it! We even have some women's basketball swag to give away!

Ink & Imagination Writers Group

2:00pm–4:00pm
Main Library (Martinsville)
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Main Library (Martinsville)
Room: Large Meeting Space
Purpose of Meeting

For local writers to come together and share their work and inspiration. ALL ages and genres welcome. We do monthly assignments if you would like more information linda.williams765@yahoo.com

Digging Into The Past: With the Indiana State Museum

6:00pm–7:00pm
Family
Monrovia Branch
Library Branch: Monrovia Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: STEM, Workshop, Other
Event Details:

Dig into the past with the Indiana State Museum as you explore the differences between paleontology and archaeology.

Main Branch Book Club

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Main Library (Martinsville)
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library (Martinsville)
Room: Genealogy & Local History
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:
Discuss the book of the month with other readers at 7 p.m. You can get a copy of this month’s selection by attending a meeting, or by visiting the circulation desk. Join us for this fun, informal book chat!

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:

The same Storytime fun, but with a Summer Reading twist! Join Ms. Elizabeth & Ms. Kathy for 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:

The same Storytime fun, but with a Summer Reading twist! Join Ms. Elizabeth & Ms. Kathy for stories, crafts, games, songs and more. Can't make it at 1:30? Catch the morning group at 10:30!