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Background photo of bookshelf with a painting of a bookshelf with books, flowers, and lights; text reads "After-hours Painting for Grownups Friday November 7th at 6:30pm. Join us for an evening of pizza & painting just for grownups. Registration required."

After-Hours Painting for Grownups

Friday, November 7, 2025 at 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Large Meeting Space at Main Library (Martinsville)

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Main Library (Martinsville)
Room: Large Meeting Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

It's a special after-hours painting program just for grownups!  Join us as we paint a bookshelf scene and eat pizza.

ripped book pages and clipart tree

Book Page Ornaments

Monday, November 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Monrovia Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Everyone
Library Branch: Monrovia Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

We’re giving old books new life and creating ornaments you can use for the holidays or any time. Don’t need any more clutter but love to craft?  Make one for the library’s tree!

Picture of a scarecrow painting and a snowman painting; Text reads "Family Craft Night Two in One Sign. Monday November 10th at 6:30pm. Registration required"

Family Night: Two-in-One Sign

Monday, November 10, 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 Family Craft Night!  Join us for a two-in-one craft as you make a two-sided sign perfect for fall and winter decorating.  At this program, we'll be:

-Drawing

-Painting.  Dress for a mess!

Drawing of a bird reading with a cup of pencils to the side; Text reads "Kids' Book Tasting Society"

Kids' Book Tasting Society-Biographies

Wednesday, November 12, 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 November Kids' Book Tasting Society!  This month, we'll be tasting biographies and autobiographies.

The Three Stooges logo

The Three Stooges Watch Party

Friday, November 14, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Waverly Branch

Program Type:

Movie, Other

Age Group:

Everyone
Library Branch: Waverly Branch
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Movie, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:
Ready for a night of laughter and unforgettable slapstick? Join us for a hilarious event all about The Three Stooges! We’ll be screening classic episodes, testing your Stooges knowledge with trivia, and munching on tasty treats.
a screenshot from "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving"

A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving

Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Waverly Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Movie, Other

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Family
Library Branch: Waverly Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movie, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:
It's that time of year again when we come together and get ready for the holiday season! Take a little break with the Peanuts gang, make some crafts, and enjoy the classic "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving".
Five Nights at Freddy's Movie Poster

After-Hours Movie: Five Nights at Freddy's

Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Waverly Branch

Program Type:

Movie

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Waverly Branch
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join us for a Five Nights at Freddy's watch party to celebrate the upcoming release of Five Nights at Freddy's 2! We'll watch the movie, play some games, win some prizes, enjoy some pizza, and eat Mr. Cupcake.
photo of people playing twister

Outdoor Game Night +Dinner

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Outdoor Program Area at Monrovia Branch

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Everyone
Library Branch: Monrovia Branch
Room: Outdoor Program Area
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Bring your friends, bring your family, come alone and make a new friend!  However you want to come, come!  We're serving dinner and serving slams over the crossnet court!  Lots of fun outdoor games for all ages!

Red ornaments with a picture of someone diamond painting; text reads "Diamond painting ornaments Saturday November 29th at 10:30am"

Diamond Painting Ornaments

Saturday, November 29, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Children's Program Room at Main Library (Martinsville)

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

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

Create a dazzling diamond painting ornament!  Pick out a pattern and stick on tiny gems to make your masterpiece.

This program is best suited for family members ages 7 and up.  Registration is appreciated!

party favors in the background with a picture of a potluck

Spice Club: Favorites Night

Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Children's Program Room at Main Library (Martinsville)

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Main Library (Martinsville)
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:
This month we celebrate a year of spice club! Bring your favorite dish from the year and we will share a meal together.
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The Three Stooges Watch Party

7:00pm–9:00pm
Everyone
Waverly Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Waverly Branch
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Movie, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:
Ready for a night of laughter and unforgettable slapstick? Join us for a hilarious event all about The Three Stooges! We’ll be screening classic episodes, testing your Stooges knowledge with trivia, and munching on tasty treats.

A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving

2:00pm–3:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Family
Waverly Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Waverly Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movie, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:
It's that time of year again when we come together and get ready for the holiday season! Take a little break with the Peanuts gang, make some crafts, and enjoy the classic "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving".

After-Hours Movie: Five Nights at Freddy's

7:00pm–10:00pm
Teens, Adults
Waverly Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Waverly Branch
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join us for a Five Nights at Freddy's watch party to celebrate the upcoming release of Five Nights at Freddy's 2! We'll watch the movie, play some games, win some prizes, enjoy some pizza, and eat Mr. Cupcake.