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Book Babies
Book Babies
October 1, 2025 from 9:30 am - 10:00 am
For babies (ages 0- 12 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.
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Storytime
Storytime
October 1, 2025 from 10:30 am - 11:15 am
Children ages 3 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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Toddler Time
Toddler Time
October 7, 2025 from 9:30 am - 10:00 am
Location: Community Room
For toddlers who are "walkers" (ages 1 to 3 years) 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
Storytime
October 7, 2025 from 10:30 am - 11:15 am
Children ages 3 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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Kid 'n Tween Tuesday STEAM
Kid 'n Tween Tuesday STEAM
October 7, 2025 from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Join us at the library for a thrilling STEAM adventure designed for kids and tweens aged 6-11, accompanied by an adult. Dive into the exciting worlds of science, technology, engineering, art, and math as we create our own one-of-a-kind monsters!
In this hands-on activity, the features of your monster will be decided by the flip of a coin, adding an element of surprise and fun. Get ready for a spooktacular time as we bring these creatures to life, courtesy of STEM Education Vivify.
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After Dinner Storytime
After Dinner Storytime
October 7, 2025 from 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm
Children ages 3 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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Book Babies
Book Babies
October 8, 2025 from 9:30 am - 10:00 am
For babies (ages 0- 12 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.
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Storytime
Storytime
October 8, 2025 from 10:30 am - 11:15 am
Children ages 3 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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Great Reads for Girls Club - The Power of Poppy Pendle
Great Reads for Girls Club - The Power of Poppy Pendle
October 9, 2025 from 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
**Books for Boys Club: Adventure, Crafts, and Treats!**
Join the Great Reads for Girls Club for thrilling stories, creative projects, and yummy treats. Each month, we explore a new book, discuss favorite parts, and create crafts inspired by the story. Enjoy a snack and make new friends!
- Book Chat: Share thoughts and make friends.
- Hands-On Fun: Creative crafts or STEM projects.
- Treat Time: Snack while showing off creations.
For this book party, we will read, The Power of Poppy Pendle by Natasha Lowe. Copies available for checkout after 9/11/2025.
Sign up for notifications here to join the fun! For girls 8-11 with an adult.
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Last Day for Madison Choice Awards Voting!
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Toddler Time
Toddler Time
October 13, 2025 from 9:30 am - 10:00 am
Location: Community Room
For toddlers who are "walkers" (ages 1 to 3 years ) and their "grown-up" -- enjoy songs, stories, and sensory building activities together.
Additional activities and links will be available after the program on the Madison Library District Book Babies blog.
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Spanish Storytime
Spanish Storytime
October 13, 2025 from 10:30 am - 11:15 am
Children ages 3 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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Toddler Time
Toddler Time
October 14, 2025 from 9:30 am - 10:00 am
Location: Community Room
For toddlers who are "walkers" (ages 1 to 3 years) 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
Storytime
October 14, 2025 from 10:30 am - 11:15 am
Children ages 3 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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Kid 'n Tween Tuesday STEAM
Kid 'n Tween Tuesday STEAM
October 14, 2025 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!
In this interactive session, participants will create LEGO monsters to the rhythm of music. When the music starts, begin building your monster. When it stops, pass your creation to a friend to add to it. Watch as unique and imaginative monsters come to life in this exciting LEGO club activity!
Courtesy of educatingyoungengineers.com
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After Dinner Storytime
After Dinner Storytime
October 14, 2025 from 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm
Children ages 3 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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Book Babies
Book Babies
October 15, 2025 from 9:30 am - 10:00 am
For babies (ages 0- 12 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.
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Storytime
Storytime
October 15, 2025 from 10:30 am - 11:15 am
Children ages 3 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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Books for Boys Club - Fablehaven
Books for Boys Club - Fablehaven
October 16, 2025 from 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
**Books for Boys Club: Adventure, Crafts, and Treats!**
Join the Books for Boys Club for thrilling stories, creative projects, and yummy treats. Each month, we explore a new book, discuss favorite parts, and create crafts inspired by the story. Enjoy a snack and make new friends!
- Book Chat: Share thoughts and make friends.
- Hands-On Fun: Creative crafts or STEM projects.
- Treat Time: Snack while showing off creations.
For this book party, we will read, Fablehaven by Brandon Mull. Copies available for checkout after 9/11/2025.
Sign up for notifications here to join the fun! For boys 8-11 with an adult.
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Free Family Friendly Films
Free Family Friendly Films
October 17, 2025 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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Toddler Time
Toddler Time
October 20, 2025 from 9:30 am - 10:00 am
Location: Community Room
For toddlers who are "walkers" (ages 1 to 3 years ) and their "grown-up" -- enjoy songs, stories, and sensory building activities together.
Additional activities and links will be available after the program on the Madison Library District Book Babies blog.
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Spanish Storytime
Spanish Storytime
October 20, 2025 from 10:30 am - 11:15 am
Children ages 3 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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Toddler Time
Toddler Time
October 21, 2025 from 9:30 am - 10:00 am
Location: Community Room
For toddlers who are "walkers" (ages 1 to 3 years) 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
Storytime
October 21, 2025 from 10:30 am - 11:15 am
Children ages 3 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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Kid 'n Tween Tuesday STEAM
Kid 'n Tween Tuesday STEAM
October 21, 2025 from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Join us at the library for an exciting STEAM adventure perfect for kids and tweens aged 6-11, accompanied by an adult. Dive into the fascinating worlds of science, technology, engineering, art, and math as we explore the principles of flight!
Cheryl Kimber from Idaho Public Television & PBS Kids will guide us through an engaging activity where we'll learn about the science behind flight using kites. Get ready to soar into the world of aerodynamics and have a blast while learning!
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After Dinner Storytime
After Dinner Storytime
October 21, 2025 from 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm
Children ages 3 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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Book Babies
Book Babies
October 22, 2025 from 9:30 am - 10:00 am
For babies (ages 0- 12 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.
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Storytime
Storytime
October 22, 2025 from 10:30 am - 11:15 am
Children ages 3 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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Toddler Time
Toddler Time
October 27, 2025 from 9:30 am - 10:00 am
Location: Community Room
For toddlers who are "walkers" (ages 1 to 3 years ) and their "grown-up" -- enjoy songs, stories, and sensory building activities together.
Additional activities and links will be available after the program on the Madison Library District Book Babies blog.
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Spanish Storytime
Spanish Storytime
October 27, 2025 from 10:30 am - 11:15 am
Children ages 3 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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Toddler Time
Toddler Time
October 28, 2025 from 9:30 am - 10:00 am
Location: Community Room
For toddlers who are "walkers" (ages 1 to 3 years) 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
Storytime
October 28, 2025 from 10:30 am - 11:15 am
Children ages 3 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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Kid 'n Tween Tuesday STEAM
Kid 'n Tween Tuesday STEAM
October 28, 2025 from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Join us at the library for a creative and fun LEGO STEAM adventure designed for kids and tweens aged 6-11, accompanied by an adult. Dive into the exciting worlds of science, technology, engineering, art, and math as we engage in a unique building challenge!
In this LEGO activity, we'll free-build with a twist. You'll tape your plate to the bottom of a table and construct your creation upside-down or topsy-turvy. A big thank you to the amazing LEGO Librarian for this brilliant idea! Get ready to think outside the box and have a blast while exploring engineering and creativity with LEGO bricks!
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After Dinner Storytime
After Dinner Storytime
October 28, 2025 from 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm
Children ages 3 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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Book Babies
Book Babies
October 29, 2025 from 9:30 am - 10:00 am
For babies (ages 0- 12 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.
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Storytime
Storytime
October 29, 2025 from 10:30 am - 11:15 am
Children ages 3 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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Tricks or Treats Story Time
Tricks or Treats Story Time
October 31, 2025 from 10:30 am - 1:30 pm
For children 0-5 and their accompanying adult. Come dressed up in your costumes for some Halloween activities, stories, and trick-or-treat fun! Please choose either 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., or 12:30 p.m.
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Sensory Sensitive Tricks or Treats Story Time
Sensory Sensitive Tricks or Treats Story Time
October 31, 2025 from 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
For children 0-5 and their accompanying adult with sensory sensitivities. Come dressed up in your costumes for some Halloween stories, activities, and trick-or-treat fun!
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