October 18, 2024
  • Free Family Friendly Films
    October 18, 2024 from 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

    Want to watch a fun movie on a big screen? We have got new ones and classics all lined up for an afternoon of movie fun! 

    A schedule of of the month's afternoon films are available @ madisonlib.org

    All children 12 and under must be accompanied by responsible party, age 14+.

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  • Adult Maker: Wire Wrapped Jewelry
    October 18, 2024 from 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Location: Community Room

    Wire wrapping is a fun, quick, and easy way to make attractive jewelry. Tonight we'll make rings, small and elegant, big and baudy, quirky and fun, the choice is yours. There are no limits.

    Leave the kids at home tonight for an evening of grownup creativity and socializing.

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October 19, 2024
  • Shiver and Shock Glow Party w/ Josh Allen
    October 19, 2024 from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

    It's an evening of shock, shivers and glow-in-the-dark fun with master storyteller, Josh Allen! Feel the creepers crawl up your spine while he reads excerpts from his latest book, Once They See You: 13 Stories to Shiver and Shock!  This event, for all ages, will include glow party activities for the whole family!

    All participants under age 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

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October 21, 2024
  • Toddler Time
    October 21, 2024 from 9:30 am - 10:00 am
    Location: Community Room

    For toddlers who are "walkers" (ages 10 to 23 months) and their "grown-up" -- enjoy songs, stories, and sensory building activities together.

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

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

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  • Spanish Storytime
    October 21, 2024 from 10:30 am - 11:15 am

    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.

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  • Hogwarts Hijinks: The Weasley Halloween Heist Escape Room
    October 21, 2024 from 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    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

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  • Game and Chess Club - Pirate's Dice Tournament
    October 21, 2024 from 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

    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!

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  • Fall Recital
    October 21, 2024 from 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

    We would love to hear you perform on any instrument (including your voice) and in any style! Please sign up to participate before October 11 at this link:
    https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdrqqsRwj23mVOga3cKNMtcH4Y5TISS62T5BmJCbqrOyI6vwg/viewform
     
    Everyone in the community is invited to attend. Tell your friends and bring your neighbors!

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October 22, 2024
  • Toddler Time
    October 22, 2024 from 9:30 am - 10:00 am
    Location: Community Room

    For toddlers who are "walkers" (ages 10 to 23 months) and their "grown-up" -- enjoy songs, stories, and sensory building activities together.

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

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

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  • Storytime
    October 22, 2024 from 10:30 am - 11:15 am

    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.

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  • Hogwarts Hijinks: The Weasley Halloween Heist Escape Room
    October 22, 2024 from 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

    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

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  • Kid 'n Tween Tuesday STEAM - LEGOs
    October 22, 2024 from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    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!

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  • After Dinner Storytime
    October 22, 2024 from 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm

    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.

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October 23, 2024
  • Book Babies
    October 23, 2024 from 9:30 am - 10:00 am

    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.

    See more details

  • Storytime
    October 23, 2024 from 10:30 am - 11:15 am

    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.

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  • Hogwarts Hijinks: The Weasley Halloween Heist Escape Room
    October 23, 2024 from 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

    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

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  • Library Board Meeting
    October 23, 2024 from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
    Location: Community Room See more details

October 24, 2024
  • Hogwarts Hijinks: The Weasley Halloween Heist Escape Room
    October 24, 2024 from 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    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

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  • Teen Craft ages 12-18
    October 24, 2024 from 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

    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!

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  • Take a Break Book Club: The Incredibly Dead Pets of Rex Dexter by Aaron Reynolds
    October 24, 2024 from 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

    Rex Dexter is itching to have a dog. He was practically born to have one. His name is Rex, for crying out loud. It’s a dog’s name. Any pooch is preferable, but a chocolate Labrador is the pinnacle. The best of the best. The dream of all dreams.

    When Rex’s B-Day for Me-Day finally arrives, his parents surprise him with a box. A box with holes. A box with holes and adorable scratchy noises coming from inside. Could it be? Yes! It has to be! A . . . a . . .

    Chicken?

    Pet poultry?

    How clucky.

    One hour and fourteen minutes later, the chicken is dead (by a steamroller), Rex is cursed (by the Grim Reaper), and wild animals are haunting Rex’s room (hounding him for answers). Even his best friend Darvish is not going to believe this, and that kid believes everything.

    Rex’s uninvited ghostly guests are a chatty, messy bunch. And they need Rex to solve their mysterious deadly departures from the Middling Falls Zoo before it happens again.

    But how?

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