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NEW!  Children ages 2 to 5 with their attending adult will enjoy stories and related fun which may include songs, games, and rhymes in Spanish. 

Take-n-Go Kiddie Craft Kits will be available at Storytime. If you miss Storytime, extras are available at the Youth Reference Desk in the Children's section while supplies last.

Hello, aspiring wizards and witches! Dive into the magical world of Harry Potter with our exclusive escape room, "Hogwarts Hijinx: The Weasley Halloween Heist." 

You’ve been entrusted with a mission straight from the mischievous minds of Fred and George Weasley. This Halloween, the twins have concocted an epic prank that will have Hogwarts buzzing for weeks. However, Filch has confiscated the secret ingredient for their prank. 

Fred and George have tasked you to sneak into Filch’s office, navigate through his traps and puzzles, and retrieve the item before time runs out.

Can you outwit the castle's vigilant caretaker and help the Weasley twins pull off their grand prank?

The escape room is free of charge but will be on a first come, first serve basis, so sign up while you can! It will take approximately 45 minutes to complete the room including the instruction before the start of the activity. We ask that you arrive in a timely manner. If you are late, we may not have enough time to let you into the room.

Who Can Participate:

Ages: 8 and up
Note: Participants 12 and under must be accompanied by someone 14 years or older.
Group Size: 2-5 aspiring wizards and witches per session.

Dates: October 21st - October 26th

Monday: 12:00 - 4:00 pm
Tuesday-Thursday: 12:00-6:00 pm
Friday: 12:00-4:00 pm
Saturday: 10:30-12:30 pm

To sign up please fill out this form

For tweens and teens ages 9- 18   Learn the art of Chess and other games with the master of fun and strategy, Nick Allison. Game supplies will be provided.

Ahoy, Me Hearties! On OCT 21, come dressed as your favorite pirate for our annual Pirate's Dice tournament! So, Bring a Spring Upon ‘er and set yer sails for a jolly good time!

Children ages 2 to 5 with their attending adult will enjoy stories and related fun which may include songs, games, and rhymes.

Have more than one child?  Wondering which early literacy library program to attend?  Go to the age specific event for your oldest child.

Take-n-Go Kiddie Craft Kits will be available at Storytime. If you miss Storytime, extras are available at the Youth Reference Desk in the Children's section while supplies last. 

Additional links, books and activities will be available after Storytime on the Madison Library District Story Time blog.

Hello, aspiring wizards and witches! Dive into the magical world of Harry Potter with our exclusive escape room, "Hogwarts Hijinx: The Weasley Halloween Heist." 

You’ve been entrusted with a mission straight from the mischievous minds of Fred and George Weasley. This Halloween, the twins have concocted an epic prank that will have Hogwarts buzzing for weeks. However, Filch has confiscated the secret ingredient for their prank. 

Fred and George have tasked you to sneak into Filch’s office, navigate through his traps and puzzles, and retrieve the item before time runs out.

Can you outwit the castle's vigilant caretaker and help the Weasley twins pull off their grand prank?

The escape room is free of charge but will be on a first come, first serve basis, so sign up while you can! It will take approximately 45 minutes to complete the room including the instruction before the start of the activity. We ask that you arrive in a timely manner. If you are late, we may not have enough time to let you into the room.

Who Can Participate:

Ages: 8 and up
Note: Participants 12 and under must be accompanied by someone 14 years or older.
Group Size: 2-5 aspiring wizards and witches per session.

Dates: October 21st - October 26th

Monday: 12:00 - 4:00 pm
Tuesday-Thursday: 12:00-6:00 pm
Friday: 12:00-4:00 pm
Saturday: 10:30-12:30 pm

To sign up please fill out this form

For kids & tweens ages 6-11 with an accompanying adult. Come to the library and participate in an activity that's about science, technology, engineering, art or math!

For this activity, we will find what’s lurking in the shadows… LEGOs of course!

Children ages 2 to 5 with their attending adult will enjoy stories and related fun which may include songs, games, and rhymes. 

Take-n-Go Kiddie Craft Kits will be available at Storytime. If you miss Storytime, extras are available at the Youth Reference Desk in the Children's section while supplies last. 

Additional links, books and activities will be available after Storytime on the Madison Library District Story Time blog.

For babies (ages 0- 9 months)  who are not yet "walkers" and their "grown-up" --  enjoy songs, stories, baby sign-language, movement and sensory activities together.

Have more than one child?  Wondering which early literacy library program to attend?  Go to the age specific program for your oldest child.

Additional activities and links will be available after the program on the Madison Library District Book Babies blog.

Children ages 2 to 5 with their attending adult will enjoy stories and related fun which may include songs, games, and rhymes. 

Have more than one child?  Wondering which early literacy library event to attend?  Go to the age specific program for your oldest child.

Take-n-Go Kiddie Craft Kits will be available at Storytime. If you miss Storytime, extras are available at the Youth Reference Desk in the Children's section while supplies last. 

Additional links, books and activities will be available after Storytime on the Madison Library District Story Time blog.

Hello, aspiring wizards and witches! Dive into the magical world of Harry Potter with our exclusive escape room, "Hogwarts Hijinx: The Weasley Halloween Heist." 

You’ve been entrusted with a mission straight from the mischievous minds of Fred and George Weasley. This Halloween, the twins have concocted an epic prank that will have Hogwarts buzzing for weeks. However, Filch has confiscated the secret ingredient for their prank. 

Fred and George have tasked you to sneak into Filch’s office, navigate through his traps and puzzles, and retrieve the item before time runs out.

Can you outwit the castle's vigilant caretaker and help the Weasley twins pull off their grand prank?

The escape room is free of charge but will be on a first come, first serve basis, so sign up while you can! It will take approximately 45 minutes to complete the room including the instruction before the start of the activity. We ask that you arrive in a timely manner. If you are late, we may not have enough time to let you into the room.

Who Can Participate:

Ages: 8 and up
Note: Participants 12 and under must be accompanied by someone 14 years or older.
Group Size: 2-5 aspiring wizards and witches per session.

Dates: October 21st - October 26th

Monday: 12:00 - 4:00 pm
Tuesday-Thursday: 12:00-6:00 pm
Friday: 12:00-4:00 pm
Saturday: 10:30-12:30 pm

To sign up please fill out this form

Hello, aspiring wizards and witches! Dive into the magical world of Harry Potter with our exclusive escape room, "Hogwarts Hijinx: The Weasley Halloween Heist." 

You’ve been entrusted with a mission straight from the mischievous minds of Fred and George Weasley. This Halloween, the twins have concocted an epic prank that will have Hogwarts buzzing for weeks. However, Filch has confiscated the secret ingredient for their prank. 

Fred and George have tasked you to sneak into Filch’s office, navigate through his traps and puzzles, and retrieve the item before time runs out.

Can you outwit the castle's vigilant caretaker and help the Weasley twins pull off their grand prank?

The escape room is free of charge but will be on a first come, first serve basis, so sign up while you can! It will take approximately 45 minutes to complete the room including the instruction before the start of the activity. We ask that you arrive in a timely manner. If you are late, we may not have enough time to let you into the room.

Who Can Participate:

Ages: 8 and up
Note: Participants 12 and under must be accompanied by someone 14 years or older.
Group Size: 2-5 aspiring wizards and witches per session.

Dates: October 21st - October 26th

Monday: 12:00 - 4:00 pm
Tuesday-Thursday: 12:00-6:00 pm
Friday: 12:00-4:00 pm
Saturday: 10:30-12:30 pm

To sign up please fill out this form

For teens ages 12- 18. Bring your friends and listen to music while you make an awesome art project to take home with you.

For this activity, we will make Ollivander's  mysterious magical wands!