Get an E-Library Card to give you instant online access to free ebooks, audiobooks, job resources, homework help, and more! Simply click the Sign-Up button found in the upper right corner of our library catalog. Complete and submit the form, and a library card number will be emailed to you within 1 to 2 business days. Standard library card policies apply. 

You can also get a library card in-person during regular library hours. Please see staff at the Front Desk in the lobby for assistance. A picture ID and proof of current address is required to sign-up for a library card.

How do I access my account?

You can access your account online through our library catalog. Login in the upper right corner with your library card number (found on the back of your card under the barcode) and your pin (most likely the 10 digit phone number you created your account with).

If you have questions about your pin or accessing your account online, please feel free to call (626-256-8274), text (626-531-1446), or email (monrovialibrary@ci.monrovia.ca.us) us.

We have great online resources that are available 24/7. You have access to job resources, homework help, assistance for Veterans, encyclopedias (in English and Spanish), ebooks, audiobooks, and more.

How do I access digital resources?

Visit our eResources page to see a list of our digital resources. Please note some resources may require you to log-in with a library card.

How do I get help using a digital resource?

We have how-to videos for:

• Brainfuse’s HelpNow (w/ live online tutoring)
• JobNow/VetNow
• Monrovia Legacy Project Online Collection

Feel free to call (626-256-8274) or email (monrovialibrary@monroviaca.gov) us with any other digital resource questions! 

Reference Services are available during our regular hours, Monday - Wednesday from 10 am - 8 pm and Thursday - Saturday from 12 pm - 5pm. Or  you can call (626-256-8274) or text (626-531-1446) us. You can also send us an email at monrovialibrary@monroviaca.gov

Can you recommend a book for me? 

Yes! Drop by to talk to a librarian. Or send us a text (626-531-1446) or an email at monrovialibrary@monroviaca.gov and we will get back to you with some recommendations within a few business days.

There are public computers available for youth and adults. All the library's public access computers were made possible by a generous donation from the Hoffman family and the Library Foundation. In addition, the library's broadband internet service is made possible thanks to funding from the California State Library, which funds the CENIC Broadband Project for public libraries and schools across the state.

The use of computers is available to Monrovia Library cardholders. Identification with California residency is required to obtain a library card with computer privileges. For more information see Library Staff at the Front Desk.

• Youth computers: Minors under 18 for filtered access only
• Adult computers: Patrons 18 and over, or minors with parental permission for unfiltered access

HOURS OF OPERATION:

Monday – Wednesday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Thursday – Saturday 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday Closed

LIBRARY CARDS
The Monrovia Public Library will provide a free library card to anyone who resides in the State of California.  Identification and proof of residency are required. Ask at the Front Desk for specifics regarding I.D. requirements.

You are responsible for all materials checked out on your library card and any fines and/or miscellaneous charges that accrue on your account.  Library cards are not transferable and the physical card is required for checking out materials.

Lost cards must be reported to the library immediately.  Failure to report the loss of your card means you are responsible for any subsequent fines and other charges that accumulate.  Card replacement: $2.00.

Change of address must also be reported immediately.  Identification and proof of residency must be presented to verify address change.

CHECK OUT LIMITS
Teachers: (School I.D. required) 40 total children’s items for 4 weeks

Adults & Children: 30 items (limits apply to Library of Things and Game Collection items, see staff for more information)

Library of Things Collection: check out for 3 weeks; borrower must be 18 years or older; and a maximum of 2 Library of Things items can be on an account at a time (limits apply, please see staff for more information). Items are not renewable.

Games Collection: check out for 3 weeks; borrower must be 18 years or older; and a maximum of 2 Games Collection items can be on an account at a time. Items are renewable.

Kits: check out for 3 weeks; borrower must be 18 years or older; and a maximum of 1 kit can be on an account at a time. Items are not renewable.

OVERDUE FINES
All library materials: $0.15 per day per item; maximum fine is $5.00 per item.

Fines of $25.00 or more will temporarily suspend library privileges until full or partial payment is made.

All fines must be paid within three months or library privileges will be denied.

RENEWALS
Most materials may be renewed twice by phone, online or in person as long as they are not overdue, on hold for another patron, or have exceeded the maximum loan period. 

LOAN PERIOD

HOLDS
Holds may be placed on checked out items by phone, online or in person.  There is no fee for holds but there is a maximum of 10 holds per account. You have 5 working days to pick up your item after you are notified.

LOST & DAMAGED ITEMS

Printed material: Cost of the item plus $6.00 non-refundable processing fee.

Lost items that have been paid for and are found undamaged within 6 months will have the cost of the item refunded.  Processing fees are non-refundable.

MINOR DAMAGE/LOST FEES
Library’s plastic covers/cases damaged/lost  $5.00
Item barcode damaged/lost  $1.00

INTERLIBRARY LOAN
Patrons in good standing may request books from other libraries through Interlibrary Loan. There is a non-refundable fee of $5.00 to place the request.