Monrovia Public Library Launches Curbside Pick-up

The Monrovia Public Library (MPL) will launch curbside pick-upservice on July 6.

Items can be reserved by visiting the Monrovia Public Libraryonline catalog,texting (626) 531-1446 or calling (626) 256-8274, Monday through Saturday, 10a.m. – 5 p.m. Reserved items may be picked up, Monday through Wednesday, 10a.m. – 3 p.m., and Thursday through Saturday, noon – 5 p.m. In accordance withpublic health guidelines, patrons picking up items must practice physicaldistancing and wear a face covering.

Book Drops on Lime Avenue Now Open

The book drops located on Lime Avenue are now open to collectmaterials. All items currently checked out are due by July 31. As recommendedby health officials, all returned materials will be quarantined before beingreissued. Due to the quarantine period, it may take up to a week for items tobe removed from accounts upon return. 

Monrovia Public Library Online

Eversince MPL closed its doors to limit the spread the COVID-19, the library hascontinued to offer programs and services online. In addition to providinge-books and homework assistance, MPL also hosted virtual game nights, bookdiscussions and makerspace videos.

Although the library building remains closed to the public,patrons are encouraged to take a look at the digital offerings.

• Brainfuse HelpNow provides resumereview, job skills, college entrance test prep and homework help with livetutors in math, science, reading, writing and social studies.
• Libby provides accessto e-books and audiobooks.
• MonroviaStrong was created to sharedifferent resources to help the community get through these challengingtimes. 
• RBdigital (formally Zinio)gives patrons access to magazines.
• With TumbleBooks, children can enjoytheir favorite stories anywhere! This site offers read-alongs, a variety ofbooks in Spanish and French and games.

For more information on the Monrovia Public Library, call (626) 256-8274 or visit the Monrovia Public Library online.

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