Kids’ Corner
For Those Ages 0 to 8
Join us for crafting, reading challenges, and story times. Our craft activities are for kids ages 6 to 11, and our reading challenges are open to all ages so families can play together.
We have different story time programs for children from 0 to 5. All children must be accompanied by an adult. We present books, games, rhymes and sing-alongs, as well as a fun craft!
All Events
in the Community Room
We have how-to videos from previous crafts on our YouTube channel.
Our Madison Library YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoNNivDJ_0aeQsKNbqRFrkA
Our Madison Library Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Madisonlib.org/
Halloween Tricks or Treats Storytime!
For kids ages 0 to 5
Friday, October 31, at 10:30 am, 11:30 am, or 12:30 pm
Pick one time to attend
We Also Have
Sensory Sensitive
Halloween Tricks or Treats Storytime!
For kids ages 0 to 5
Friday, October 31, at 1:30 pm
Come show us your costume!
Kid and Tween STEAM
Tuesdays at 4:00 pm
Book Babies
Wednesdays at 9:30 am
For babies ages 1 to 9 months.
Toddler Time
Mondays and Tuesdays at 9:30 am
For babies ages 10 to 23 months.
NO TODDLER TIME ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11
Story Time
Tuesdays at 10:30 am and 6:30 pm
Wednesdays at 10:30 am
For children ages 2 to 5 years.
Theme for November Storytimes:
The Letter “P!”
Week of November 4: Pirates
Week of November 12: Pigs
Week of November 18: Pie
Week of November 25: Something new, just for you!
NO STORY TIME ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11
Hora del Cuento en Español
Con Maria D. Carvajal Castro, Especialista en Salud Pública
Lunes a 10:30 am
Para niños en edad preescolar de 2 a 5 años.
El Tema de la Hora del Cuento de Noviembre:
La Letra “P!”
8 de Noviembre: Piratas
15 de Noviembre: Cerdas / Cerdos
22 de Noviembre: Pastel
29 de Noviembre: ¡Algo nuevo sólo para ti!
1000 Books Before Kindergarten
Promote Reading with Your Child!
Children’s Collections
Books, Graphic Novels, Speedy Reader Kits and More!
Don't Forget Our Free
Family Friendly Films
Fridays at 3:30 pm in the Community Room
- October 17: Flow (PG)
- November 14: The Bad Guys 2 (PG)
Parents, please pre-screen movies for appropriateness for your family.
Children under 12 MUST be accompanied by someone age 14 or older.
Activities & Events Blog
Join us for fun and learning!
November 2025 Kids ‘n’ Tweens Programs
Story Time and Early Literacy Start your little ones on their reading journey with age-appropriate stories, songs, and activities! Book Babies is for infants not yet walking. Toddler Time is for walking littles 1-3 years old. Story Time is for preschoolers ages 3-5....
Story Time: Something NEW Just for YOU in October
Did you know Halloween can be turned into a spook-tacular literacy activity for you and your child? Read Halloween books to introduce new words and foster a love for reading. Try describing your favorite Halloween characters and put them into a play or story. Play...
Story Time: M is for Moon
Buckle up for a thrilling journey to the moon! Join your little astronaut on an out-of-this-world adventure with our collection of silly, fun, and fact-filled books! Each page is a new discovery, each story a new mission. And don't forget the exciting activities that...
Story Time: M is for Monsters
Monster books can be magical because they help children understand differences, their feelings, and their emotions. They allow children to explore and overcome fears in a safe environment, helping them build emotional strength and problem-solving skills. So, check out...
OCTOBER Book Babies + Toddlers: Monsters
There’s a monster in this book, and he’s adorable. We love our little monsters, and they are all so different from each other, just like children. As you embark on an exciting adventure into the world of friendly monsters, you'll meet monsters who love to play,...
Story Time: M is for Magic
Abracadabra, Alakadoon. When I say KAZAM, you’ll all be baboons! KAZAM! Magic isn’t just about tricks. The world of magic can tap into your child’s innate sense of wonder and curiosity. It is a world of possibilities and can foster imagination, problem solving skills,...
October Activities for Kids ‘n’ Tweens
Story Time and Early Literacy Start your little ones on their reading journey with age-appropriate stories, songs, and activities! Weekly Schedule: Mondays: Toddler Time 9:30 AM | Spanish Story Time 10:30 AM (No early literacy programs Mon. Oct. 6) Tuesdays: Toddler...
Story Time: A is for Alphabet
I have 26 members, but no family. I start with A and end with Z, but you won't find me in a zoo. What am I? Of course, I am the alphabet! Help your child discover language through letter recognition and their accompanying sounds. Try beginning with your child’s name...
Story Time: A is for Apples
Imagine a vibrant, red apple, shining like a jewel under the sun. The letter 'A' stands tall and proud, just like the apple on the branch. 'A' is the first letter of the alphabet, just as the apple is the first fruit many children learn about. Its bright color catches...
Story Time: A is for Armadillo
Sometimes, both children and adults may hesitate to engage with non-fiction books, finding them too challenging, boring, or uninteresting. However, non-fiction books play a crucial role in helping children connect with and understand the world around them, expand...
Resources for Children
Children’s Events
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Kid and Tween STEAM
Tuesdays, November 4, 18, & 25 at 4:00 pm
NO STEAM ON NOVEMBER 11
For Kids ages 6 – 8 & Tweens ages 9 – 11 and their accompanying adult. Come to the library and participate in an activity that’s about science, technology, engineering, or math! Our STEAM Activities take place in the Community Room.
Head over to our Kids and Tweens STEAM Activity page for video instructions of previous crafts.
STEAM CRAFTING FOR November:
- November 4: Gravity & paper plate roller coasters
- November 18: Sound and DIY speakers with Cheryl Kimber From Idaho PTV & PBS Kids
- November 25: LEGOs! Thanksgiving & Fall Challenge
Book Babies
Wednesdays at 9:30 am
For babies ages 1 to 9 months.
Enjoy songs, stories, and movement activities together with other families. Additional activities and links will be available after the program on the Madison Library District Book Babies blog.
For November, our theme is, “Pigs!”
Toddler Time
Mondays and Tuesdays at 9:30 am
no toddler time on Tuesday, November 11
For babies ages 10 to 23 months.
Enjoy songs, stories, and movement activities together with other families. Additional activities and links will be available after the program on the Madison Library District Book Babies blog.
For November, our theme is, “Pigs!”
Story Time
Tuesdays & Wednesdays at 10:30 am
Tuesday Evenings at 6:30 pm
no story times on Tuesday, November 11
For children ages 2 to 5 and their “grown up!”
Children ages 2 to 5 with their adult will enjoy stories and related fun which may include songs, games, and rhymes in our Community Room.
Any extra crafting supplies will be available to pick up at the Children’s Reference Desk while supplies last. Additional links and activities will be available after the program on the Madison Library District Storytime blog.
Have more than one child? Wondering which early literacy library program to attend? Go to the age specific event for your oldest child.
Theme for November Storytimes: The Letter “P!”
- Week of November 4: Pirates
- Week of November 12: Pigs
- Week of November 18: Pie
- Week of November 25: Something new, just for you!
Hora del Cuento en Español
Lunes a 10:30 am
con Maria D. Carvajal Castro
Para niños en edad preescolar de 2 a 5 años con su adulto!
Ninos de edad 2 hasta 5 con su adulto disfrutaria historias y actividades divertidos lo cual incluye canciones. juegetes, y rimas en nuestro Community Room. Los materiales adicionales para manualidades estarán disponibles para recoger en el Mostrador de Referencia para Niños hasta agotar existencias.
Después del programa, habrá enlaces y actividades adicionales disponibles en el blog de la hora del cuento del Madison Library District.
¿Tiene más de un hijo? ¿Quiere saber a qué programa de alfabetización temprana de la biblioteca asistir? Vaya al evento específico para la edad de su hijo mayor.
El Tema de la Hora del Cuento de Noviembre es la Letra “P!”
- 8 de Noviembre: Piratas
- 15 de Noviembre: Cerdas / Cerdos
- 22 de Noviembre: Pastel
- 29 de Noviembre: ¡Algo nuevo sólo para ti!
¡Esperamos verles aqui!
1000 Books Before Kindergarten
A great way to bond with your child as well as promote reading!
The Concept is Simple, the Rewards are Priceless!
The key is perseverance. Make it exciting. Are you ready to get started?
Here’s how it works:
- Pick up a tracking log at the library’s Circulation Desk.
- Read a book (any book) to your newborn, infant, and/or toddler.
- Fill out a circle for each book you read. Each tracker has 100 circles.
- Once your log is completed, come get a sticker or a small book from the library.
- When you have completed 10 sheets, you’ve read 1000 books!
The goal is to have read 1,000 books (yes you can repeat books) before your precious one starts kindergarten. Does it sound hard? Not really if you think about it. If you read just 1 book a night, you will have read about 365 books in a year. That is 730 books in two years and 1,095 books in three years. If you consider that most children start kindergarten at around 5 years of age, you have more time than you think (so get started).
Children’s Collections
For kids ages 8 and younger
Most Items Located on the West Side of the Building
We have a wide variety of materials for all your learning and entertainment needs!
Having a hard time finding something? Ask a librarian!
We provide the following materials:
- BOARD BOOKS – located in the lounge area north of the Community Room. These sturdy books have cardboard pages to resist tearing. They are primarily for babies ages 0 – 2.
- EASY OR EARLY BOOKS – “E” on the spine label means “Easy” or “Early” but really designates the picture book collection. Most are about thirty pages in length and the reading level varies from very simple to sixth grade.
- EASY BOOKS WITH CDs – “EBCD” on the spine label means these are Easy or Early Books which also include a CD. The CD either narrates the book’s text or dramatizes the book with narration and music.
- JUNIOR EASY BOOKS – “JE” stands for Junior Easy or Junior Early. The reading level varies from pre-kindergarten to second grade. They are shelved in order by author, or by the series or character name (“Barbie,” “D.C.,” etc.) Sometimes referred to as Early Chapter Books, these are a bridge to the Junior Fiction books.
- JUNIOR FICTION – The target age group for these chapter book stories is ages six through nine. Most of the books are just under 200 pages and many are illustrated. Most of these are shelved in order by the author’s last name, or by the series name.
- JUNIOR NONFICTION – true stories and facts.
- GRAPHIC NOVELS
- AUDIOBOOKS – books on CD.
- eBOOKS and eAUDIOS – downloadable from the Libby app on your device.
- MAGAZINES
- MUSIC CDs – appropriate for children.
- DVDs & BLU-RAYs – these are located in the front lobby. Children’s materials are on the east side of the displays.
- KITS – we have several types of kits:
- DISCOVERY KITS – in the green bags; DKIT I, II, AND III are for lap sit babies, preschool, and primary ages, and DKIT Vs have materials for the whole family.
- AMERICAN GIRL KITS – in the blue plaid bags. This growing collection will feature all the historical dolls, as well as the Wellie Wishers and Bitty Babies. We are also adding the Disney Princess dolls!
- SPEEDY READER KITS – the entire book series in one bag; in pale blue and grey bags.
- READ-ALONG KITS – includes a book and an audiobook of the same title so you can follow along with the audio reader.
- AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE KITS – designed to teach parents and other caregivers how to read to their children who are deaf using American Sign Language and how to use strategies to make book sharing most effective.
Online Fun
Websites and databases just for kids! Use these to help you with homework and other research projects, as well as educational learning games and adventures.
Regular Hours of Operation
- Monday: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Tuesday - Wednesday: 9:00 am – 8:00 pm
- Thursday: 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
- Friday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Saturday: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
- Sunday: CLOSED
Closures in 2025
- January 1 – New Year’s Day
- January 20 – Martin Luther King, Jr., Day
- February 17 – Presidents Day
- March 28 – Staff Development Day
- April 5 – Building Maintenance
- May 24-26 – Memorial Day
- June 19 – Juneteenth
- July 4-5 – Independence Day
- August 30-September 1 – Labor Day
- September 12 – Staff Development Day
- October 4 – Building Maintenance
- November 11 – Veterans Day
- November 26 – Closing at 5:00 pm
- November 27-29 – Thanksgiving
- December 24-26 – Christmas
- December 31 – New Year’s Eve
- January 1, 2026 – New Year’s Day
Address
73 North Center
Rexburg, Idaho 83440
We are located on Center Street, just north of Main Street, by the Historic Rexburg Tabernacle.
Contact Us
(208) 356-3461
24 Hour Phone Renewal: (208) 356-6658
askmadisonlibrary@madisonlib.org
Madison Library District
73 North Center
Rexburg, ID 83440
A public library.