November Programs for Teens

November Programs for Teens

November Programs for Teens

Family Friendly Films

Looking for a fun movie afternoon on the big screen? Join us for Free Family Friendly Films on Fridays at 3:30 PM in the Community Room! We’ve got new releases and beloved classics lined up:

  • Nov. 1: The Garfield Movie (PG)
  • Nov. 15: Despicable Me 4 (PG)

All ages welcome, but children 12 and under must be accompanied by a responsible party aged 14 or older. Parents, please prescreen the films to ensure they’re right for your little movie fans!

Chess & Game Club

Learn the art of chess and other games with the master of fun and strategy, Nick Allison. Tweens and teens ages 9-18 are welcome to join every Monday* from 4:30-5:30 PM in the Community Room. Game supplies will be provided.

Mark your calendars for our Open Chess Tournament for all levels on Nov. 18th! Try your skills against players in your own level category for sweet prizes! Spectators are welcome, so bring your family and friends! Please enter through the Community Room Door.

*There will be no Chess and Game Club on November 11 due to our Veterans’ Day Closure.

Teen Action Council

The Teen Action Council gathers to discuss plans and come up with ways for the Library to serve teens. Ages 13-18 are invited to join us Wednesday, Nov. 6th in the Community Room at 4 PM!

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Manga and Animation Art Club

Calling all teens ages 12-18 who love art and anime! Join our new Manga and Animation Art Club where we’ll learn from professional artists and each other. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just starting out, come to learn, create, and share your work with fellow fans! Thursday, Nov. 7 at 4:30 PM in the Community Room we’ll be learning the techniques of arranging characters and text in your panels. Don’t miss out!

Dungeons & Dragons

Calling all teen adventurers! Join us for Dungeons & Dragons on Fridays, November 8th and 22nd at 3:30 PM in the Community Room. Whether you’re a seasoned hero or a curious beginner, this classic role-playing game lets you create your own character, choose your story path, and roll the dice to determine your fate!

Experienced players can bring their own characters (5th Edition rules), or try out one of our pre-made adventurers—perfect for those just starting out.

Ages 12-18. Ready your swords and spells… the journey awaits!

Young League of Writers

Calling all teen writers! Join us on Wednesday, November 13, at 4 PM in the Community Room for Young League of Writers. Whether you want to share your work or just make new friends, this is the place to be! We’ll be working on our own stories using everything we’ve learned this year to create something amazing together. For teens ages 12-18. See you there!

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Teen LEGO Club

Teens 12-18, let’s get creative with LEGOs! Join us on Thursday, November 14 at 4:30 PM for Teen LEGO Club as we build a LEGO Thanksgiving feast! Whether you’re a ‘block’ head, a brick magician, or just looney for LEGOs, this event is perfect for you! Come show off your building skills and have some fun!

Cook with a Book x Anime Club

Studio Ghibli fans, this one’s for you! Join us for a combined Teen Anime Club and Cook with a Book on Thursday, November 21 at 4 PM in the Community Room. We’ll be diving into the Studio Ghibli Cookbook and making No Face’s Sponge Cake from Spirited Away! Bring your love for anime and appetite for fun! Ages 12-18.

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Armchair Traveler Challenge

Have you ever wanted to travel to all 50 states? Take an epic journey with us this year as we visit each great state of our nation. Armchair travelers ages 12 and up will read one book set in each state, earning state stickers and opportunities to enter the final drawing for our grand prizes. Any reader who joins us for even a portion of the trip will have the opportunity to earn small prizes along the way. Each reader who completes the journey will earn a special travel bag commemorating their travels. See more details here.

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Idaho Teen Reading Challenge

Teens ages 12-18—are you ready for the Idaho Teen Reading Challenge? Sign up today at Madison Library District, Madison Jr. High Library, Madison High School Library, or online with the Beanstack app!

Read 8 books from 10 different categories and track your progress on Beanstack or with paper trackers, journals, or bookmarks available at all three libraries. For every book you finish, grab a prize at the Circulation desk or during visiting librarian days at your school library!

Complete the challenge by May 1 to be entered into a drawing for a $30 gift card AND help your library earn books! Let’s get reading!

Armchair Traveler Challenge Logo
Armchair Traveler Challenge Logo

September Adult Events

Take a Break Book ClubTake a Break and join our adult book club on Sept. 21 at 6:30 PM! Ages 18+ will meet in the Community Room to discuss Jane Austen’s classic, Sense and Sensibility. Adult MakersFriday, September 15 is Adult Makers! We will be making noodles from...

September Kids & Tween Events

Story TimeJoin Miss Gina, Grace, and Marybeth for Preschool Story Time, Toddler Time, and Book Babies! For September, we will have fun with the letter F and farm animals! Preschool Story Time is for ages 2-5 and meets Tuesdays at 10:30 AM and 6:30 PM or Wednesdays at...

September Teen Events

Hauntings - Library Teen Virtual ConventionTeens are invited to join the annual Library Teen Virtual Convention! Inspired by all our favorite ghost stories, spooky folklore, and mysterious cryptids, this year's theme is HAUNTINGS! The Convention is hosted on Discord...

July Teen Activities

CHESS AND GAME CLUB Learn the art of chess and other games from the master of fun and strategy, Nick Allison. Game supplies will be provided. Mondays from 4:30-5:30 PM in the Community Room. For Ages 9-18TEEN ACTION COUNCIL Teen Action Council gathers to discuss plans...

July Adult Activities

INDEPENDENCE DAY CLOSURE The Library will be closed Tuesday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day. No items will be due but the book drop will remain open. Thank you! "ALL TOGETHER NOW" BLOCK PARTY This is the Block Party everyone will be talking about this...

July Kid & Tween Activities

CHESS AND GAME CLUB Learn the art of chess and other games from the master of fun and strategy, Nick Allison. Game supplies will be provided. Every Monday from 4:30-5:30 P.M. in the Community Room For ages 9-184TH OF JULY CLOSURE The Library will be closed Tuesday,...

June Kids and Tween Activities

SPECIAL STORY TIME Join us for a special story time with local author Ruth Nielson! She is the author and illustrator of I Am Remarkable: A Journey of Self-Discovery. Ruth will lead our little ones in a yoga session, so please bring a towel or mat for your child to...

June Adult Activities

CREATIVE WRITING CLUB Share your writing with other storytelling enthusiasts or join to make friends! Join the Creative Writing Club for ages 18+. We will share your favorite piece of writing and talk about why writing is our passion. Wednesdays, June 14 & 28 at...

Library Closed for Labor Day

The library will be closed Saturday September 3rd and Monday September 5th for Labor Day. No items will be due and the book drop will remain open. Thank you!

August Library Activities

TEEN ACTION COUNCILWednesday, August 3rd. 4-5:30pm.  For ages 12-18. Come and have a say in what activities Teens do at the Library and meet new friends. NO PROGRAMS IN AUGUST To reset from Summer Reading and to accomodate our new infrastruture updates, there will be...

November Programs for Adults

November Programs for Adults

November Programs for Adults

Free Family Friendly Films

Looking for a fun movie afternoon on the big screen? Join us for Free Family Friendly Films on Fridays at 3:30 PM in the Community Room! We’ve got new releases and beloved classics lined up:

  • Nov. 1The Garfield Movie (PG)
  • Nov. 15Despicable Me 4 (PG)

All ages welcome, but children 12 and under must be accompanied by a responsible party aged 14 or older. Parents, please prescreen the films to ensure they’re right for your little movie fans!

Creative Writing Club

Calling all adult writers ages 18+! Join our Creative Writing Club on Wednesday, November 6 at 6 PM in the Community Room and November 20 at 6 PM in the Activity Room. Whether you’re a seasoned storyteller or just starting out, this is your chance to share your favorite piece, meet fellow writers, and talk about what makes writing your passion. Let’s create and connect!

Adult Makers: Cooking the Books

Join us for Adult Makers: Cooking the Books on Friday, November 15 at 7 PM! Celebrate the end of our Armchair Traveler challenge by exploring pies from across the U.S. Pick a pie recipe from Stacey Mei Yan Fong’s 50 Pies, 50 States, make it, and bring it to share with the group. Whether sweet or savory, simple or complex, there’s a pie for everyone. Come enjoy great company and delicious treats as we swap stories and slices. Ages 18+.

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Take a Break Book Club

Take a break and dive into a mystery! Ages 18+, join us on Thursday, November 21 at 6:30 PM in the Library’s Entry Foyer for our Take a Break book club’s discussion of Ann Cleeves’s Raven Black. Unravel the twists and turns of this gripping crime novel with fellow book lovers. Newcomers are always welcome!

Armchair Traveler Challenge Logo

Armchair Traveler Challenge

Have you ever wanted to travel to all 50 states? Take an epic journey with us this year as we visit each great state of our nation. Armchair travelers will read one book set in each state, earning state stickers and opportunities to enter the final drawing for our grand prizes. Any reader who joins us for even a portion of the trip will have the opportunity to earn small prizes along the way. Each reader who completes the journey will earn a special travel bag commemorating their travels. See more details here:
Armchair Traveler Challenge Logo
Armchair Traveler Challenge Logo

September Adult Events

Take a Break Book ClubTake a Break and join our adult book club on Sept. 21 at 6:30 PM! Ages 18+ will meet in the Community Room to discuss Jane Austen’s classic, Sense and Sensibility. Adult MakersFriday, September 15 is Adult Makers! We will be making noodles from...

September Kids & Tween Events

Story TimeJoin Miss Gina, Grace, and Marybeth for Preschool Story Time, Toddler Time, and Book Babies! For September, we will have fun with the letter F and farm animals! Preschool Story Time is for ages 2-5 and meets Tuesdays at 10:30 AM and 6:30 PM or Wednesdays at...

September Teen Events

Hauntings - Library Teen Virtual ConventionTeens are invited to join the annual Library Teen Virtual Convention! Inspired by all our favorite ghost stories, spooky folklore, and mysterious cryptids, this year's theme is HAUNTINGS! The Convention is hosted on Discord...

July Teen Activities

CHESS AND GAME CLUB Learn the art of chess and other games from the master of fun and strategy, Nick Allison. Game supplies will be provided. Mondays from 4:30-5:30 PM in the Community Room. For Ages 9-18TEEN ACTION COUNCIL Teen Action Council gathers to discuss plans...

July Adult Activities

INDEPENDENCE DAY CLOSURE The Library will be closed Tuesday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day. No items will be due but the book drop will remain open. Thank you! "ALL TOGETHER NOW" BLOCK PARTY This is the Block Party everyone will be talking about this...

July Kid & Tween Activities

CHESS AND GAME CLUB Learn the art of chess and other games from the master of fun and strategy, Nick Allison. Game supplies will be provided. Every Monday from 4:30-5:30 P.M. in the Community Room For ages 9-184TH OF JULY CLOSURE The Library will be closed Tuesday,...

June Kids and Tween Activities

SPECIAL STORY TIME Join us for a special story time with local author Ruth Nielson! She is the author and illustrator of I Am Remarkable: A Journey of Self-Discovery. Ruth will lead our little ones in a yoga session, so please bring a towel or mat for your child to...

June Adult Activities

CREATIVE WRITING CLUB Share your writing with other storytelling enthusiasts or join to make friends! Join the Creative Writing Club for ages 18+. We will share your favorite piece of writing and talk about why writing is our passion. Wednesdays, June 14 & 28 at...

Library Closed for Labor Day

The library will be closed Saturday September 3rd and Monday September 5th for Labor Day. No items will be due and the book drop will remain open. Thank you!

August Library Activities

TEEN ACTION COUNCILWednesday, August 3rd. 4-5:30pm.  For ages 12-18. Come and have a say in what activities Teens do at the Library and meet new friends. NO PROGRAMS IN AUGUST To reset from Summer Reading and to accomodate our new infrastruture updates, there will be...

Storytime: Halloween

Storytime: Halloween

Storytime: Halloween

It’s time to put on a costume and have some Halloween fun! But first, try out some of these books, songs, and rhymes to enhance your spooky family activities!

Join us Tuesdays, and Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. or Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room.

Ages 2-5

Sing, Talk, Read, Write, Play

Tip

Halloween is a fun time of year, filled with costumes, candy, and creativity. It’s also a fantastic opportunity to foster a love for literacy in children of all ages.

 

 

 

Activity

Try taking advantage of the season’s most iconic symbol, the pumpkin, to teach your little ones their ABCs. Write letters on small paper pumpkins or use alphabet stickers and hide them around your home or yard. Encourage your child to find and identify the letters, helping them associate each letter with its corresponding sound.

 

 

Books Presented

Book cover for Fangs, Fairies & Follies: A Vampire's Epic Tooth Fairy Chase by Jaybie D.

Fangs, Fairies & Follies: A Vampires Epic Tooth Fairy Chase by Jaybie D.

In the heart of a spooky old castle lived a lovable vampire named Silas. Inside, you’ll find Silas in cozy monster slippers, surrounded by pets and the comforts of home. There is one little problem – this vampire has FLAT TEETH!

Frustrated by his unusual predicament, Silas searches for a solution that leads him on an adventurous search for the Tooth Fairy. Difficult treks through enchanted forests, snow-capped mountains, and even a slimy swamp won’t deter this vampire. Silas pushes forward after each whimsical encounter and humorous setback.

Book cover for There Was an Old Mummy Who Swallowed a Spider by Jennifer Ward

There Was an Old Mummy Who Swallowed a Spider by Jennifer Ward

As the old mummy makes his way across the graveyard and through the haunted castle, he swallows all kinds of creepy things. From a rat to witch’s brew, and a crow to a spooky ghost, this mummy keeps swallowing and swallowing … until finally there’s a knock on the door. Trick or treat!
Book cover for I Got the Spooky Spirit by Connie Schofield-Morrison

I Got the Spooky Spirit by Connie Schofield-Morrison

As Halloween approaches, a young girl is filled with the spooky spirit as she carves pumpkins, hangs up decorations, and hosts a big ghostly dance
Book cover for Brooms are for Flying by Michael Rex

Brooms are for Flying! by Michael Rex

One Halloween, a little witch joins a group of young trick-or-treaters, and all participate in a wonderful foot-stomping, hand-clapping dance. But when the children take off their masks, they get a big surprise: under her mask, the little witch really is a witch—and she shows the others that brooms really are for flying.

Songs, Rhymes, and Fingerplays

Sammy the Spider

I’m Sammy the Spider
Bugs and flies I trap.
I can change my color when I hear a loud CLAP!

Tooth Fairy, Tooth Fairy

Tooth Fairy, Tooth Fairy, 
Where can you be?
Are you behind the _________ tree?

Zoom, Zoom, Zoom Halloween Style

Zoom, zoom, zoom
Climb onto my broom
Zoom, zoom, zoom
Climb onto my broom
If you want to fly tonight
To give a spook a great big fright
Zoom, zoom, zoom
Climb onto my broom
In 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
BOO!

Source: Jbrary

Five Little Pumpkins

Five little pumpkins sitting on a gate,
The 1st one said, “Oh my, it’s getting late.”
The 2nd one said, “There are witches in the air.”
The 3rd one said, “But we don’t care.”
The 4th one said, “Let’s run and run and run.”
The 5th one said, “I’m ready for some fun.”
Whewwwww went the wind & out went the lights,
And the five little pumpkins rolled out of sight.

Source: Adventures in Storytime

Crafts and Activities

Halloween themed coloring page featuring a head with a witches hat on a pumpkin.

Halloween coloring page

 

 

Spiderweb made with yarn and craft sticks.

Spiderweb craft

Additional Books

Book cover for Zooloween by Alan Katz

Zooloween by Alan Katz

It’s Halloween at the zoo, and it’s time for the animals to show off their costumes! But who will win the grand prize for best dressed? The night is full of fun and surprises!
Book cover for How do Dinosaurs say Trick-or-Treat? by Jane Yolen

How Do Dinosaurs Say Trick or Treat? by Jane Yolen

In rhyming text, dinosaurs learn the do’s and don’ts of Halloween trick or treating.
Book cover for It's Not Easy Being a Ghost by Marilyn Sadler

It's Not Easy Being a Ghost by Marilyn Sadler

Misty is a sad ghost. The haunted house she lives in is cold and damp. Her living room is full of spiderwebs. And she’s too CUTE to be spooky! What Misty needs to do, she thinks, is to be someone else. But will being spooky make Misty happy?
Book cover for How to Spot a Grampire by Leslie McCrary

How to Spot a Grampire by Leslie McCrary

This very funny story explores the possibility that grandparents could be vampires. How can you find out if they are or not? What would they do?

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New things can be exciting. New friends, new shoes, or a brand new year. Check out these books that are new to the library. You might find a new favorite. ​ ​Join us Tuesdays, and Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. or Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room. Ages 2-5 Sing,...

Storytime: G is for Geese

Mother Goose has introduced timeless rhymes, songs and stories to children across the globe, but have you observed the role of the “goose” in today’s literature? Not only is she silly and inquisitive, but she’s friendly, kind, and smart, not to mention a significant...

Storytime: G is for Go, Go, Go

Join us for Idaho Family Reading Week 2024 and “Rev Up Your Reading” as we go, go, GO! ​Join us Tuesdays, and Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. or Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room. Ages 2-5Sing, Talk, Read, Write, Play Tip Using books and stories to help children...

NOVEMBER Book Babies + Toddler Time: Duck, Duck, Goose

“Play is serious business when it comes to a child's health and development. From peek-a-boo to pat-a-cake and hide-and-seek to hopscotch, the many forms of play enrich a child's brain, body and life in important ways.” HealthyChildren.org. When reading books with...

November Programs for Kids ‘n’ Tweens

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Storytime: Halloween

It’s time to put on a costume and have some Halloween fun! But first, try out some of these books, songs, and rhymes to enhance your spooky family activities!Join us Tuesdays, and Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. or Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room. Ages 2-5Sing,...

Storytime: Hibernation

When reading a book with your child, don’t skip or rush through the complex words. This is a great time to talk with your child about how to pronounce the word and its context within the book or story you are reading together. For example, the word, “hibernation,” can...

Storytime: Hedgehogs

Did you know that attending story time will not only help your children develop early literacy skills, but it also helps them with critical thinking skills and will improve their imagination? As they fall into the adventure of character, like a hedgehog who’s back...

Storytime: Horses & Ponies

Did you know that horses can sleep standing up, they have excellent hearing, can run shortly after being born, have bigger eyes than any other mammal who lives on land, and that a pony is actually just a small horse? Why of course, it’s a horse! For more fun facts...

Storytime: Hibernation

Storytime: Hibernation

Storytime: Hibernation

When reading a book with your child, don’t skip or rush through the complex words. This is a great time to talk with your child about how to pronounce the word and its context within the book or story you are reading together. For example, the word, “hibernation,” can sound complex to a child until it is broken down into syllables. It’s meaning can lead to many discussions about which creatures hibernate, how they prepare for hibernation, why they sleep through the winter, and more!

Join us Tuesdays, and Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. or Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room.

Ages 2-5

Sing, Talk, Read, Write, Play

Tip

Helping children hear the smaller sounds in words, or the syllables, by clapping them out is one way to develop their phonological awareness. Children can hear the syllables more easily than each individual sound in words. – Reading Picture Books with Children by Lambert

 

 

 

Activity

When reading a book with your child, use the Super-duper 1, 2, 3 rhyme when you come across a word with which he is unfamiliar. Don’t forget to clap, snap, & tap the syllables.

 

 

Books Presented

Book cover for Hibernation by Tori Kosara

Hibernation by Tori Kosara

Explains how various animals prepare for hibernation by stuffing themselves with food so that they can survive during the dormant months and how these animals prepare safe spots, like dens and burrows, so that they will be protected from predators as they sleep.
Book cover for Bear Snores On by Karma Wilson

Bear Snores On by Karma Wilson

On a cold winter night many animals gather to party in the cave of a sleeping bear, who then awakes and protests that he has missed the food and the fun.
Book cover for I Don't Want to Go to Sleep by Dev Petty

I Don't Want to Go to Sleep by Dev Petty

Frog is excited about the coming of winter, until he finds out that frogs sleep through the long cold months while they hibernate
Book cover for Hibernation Station by Michelle Meadows

Hibernation Station by Michelle Meadows

Rhyming text and pictures introduce a variety of animals as they try to snuggle in to sleep.

Songs, Rhymes, and Fingerplays

Super Duper 1,2,3 Will You Say This Word With Me?

Presenter: Child & Presenter:
Say it! Hibernation. Hibernation.
Clap it! HI-BER-NA-TION (Child and presenter clap: 
(Clap hands for each syllable.) HI-BER-NA-TION.)
Snap it! HI-BER-NA-TION (Child and presenter snap:
(Snap fingers for each syllable.) HI-BER-NA-TION.)
Tap it! HI-BER-NA-TION (Child and presenter tap:
(Tap knees for each syllable.) HI-BER-NA-TION.)
Say it! HIBERNATION!

Sleepy Bear Roll

Five sleepy bears moving really slow
One yawns and stumbles and starts to… ROLL! (roll arms)
He rolls to a stop and begins to snore (exaggerated snoring)
How many bears are left to explore? (count down)

Source: Storytime with Ms. Emily Library

Hibernation

(Tune: “Alouette”)
Hibernation, time for hibernation.
Hibernation, time to go to sleep.

In the winter, where’s the bear?
Sleeping in its log or lair.
Where’s the bear? Log or lair. OH!

In the winter, where’s the frog?
Sleeping by a pond or log.
Where’s the frog? Pond or log. OH!

In the winter, where’s the snake?
In the mud beneath the lake.
Where’s the snake? Beneath the lake. OH!

In the winter, where’s the bat?
In a cave is where it’s at.
Where’s the bat? Cave it’s at! OH!

Source: Storytime Katie

Here is a Cave

Here is a cave. Inside is a bear. (bend fingers on one hand; put thumb inside)
Now he comes out to get some fresh air. (pop out thumb)
He stays out all summer in sunshine and heat.
He hunts in the forest for berries to eat. (move thumb in a circle)
When snow starts to fall, he hurries inside
His warm little cave and there he will hide. (put thumb inside fingers)
Snow covers the cave like a fluffy white rug.
Inside the bear sleeps all cozy and snug. (place one hand over the other)

Source: Verona Storytime

Crafts and Activities

Activity coloring page featuring hibernating animals.

Hibernation Activity Coloring Page

 

 

Hibernating animal paper craft using a paper plate.

Hibernation Paper Plate Craft

Additional Books

Book cover for Over and Under the Snow by Kate Messner

Over and Under the Snow by Kate Messner

Over the snow, the world is hushed and white, but under the snow is a secret world of squirrels and snowshoe hares, bears and bullfrogs, and many others who live outside in the woods during the winter.
Book cover for Groundhog Stays Up Late by Margery Cuyler

Groundhog Stays Up Late by Margery Cuyler

Groundhog decides not to hibernate one winter, even though his friends tell him that he will become cold, hungry, and lonely.
Book cover for Winter Lullaby by Dianne White

Winter Lullaby by Dianne White

Mouse is rushing to her nest. In soft, dry grasses she will rest. Geese are calling, a chilly wind is blowing, and the sky is turning gray. Winter is on its way. For Mama Bear and Small Bear, that means it’s time to tuck into their den for a long sleep. But Mouse is scurrying by, and Chipmunk is still gathering nuts beside the lake. And look at Hare and Skunk, still romping through the leaves! Why can’t Small Bear stay up, too? To each question, Mama Bear responds with the coziest of answers, finally painting a dreamy picture of the brightening colors and new adventures that will greet Small Bear in the spring. But first comes sleep, in this irresistible invitation to drowsy little cubs everywhere
Book cover for Bear's Big Dreaming by Michael Rosen

Bear's Big Dreaming by Michael Rosen

Worried that they will not have enough dreams for their upcoming winter hibernation, Little Bear journeys into the woods and collects dreams of happiness, homecoming, and hope from the different animals in the forest.

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December 2024 Programs for All Ages

Winter Safe DrivingFirst time driving on snowy winter roads? Madison Library District is partnering with the Idaho Department of Transportation and the Idaho State Police to keep you safe this winter! Learn strategies to stay on the road, deal with slipping and...

Storytime: Something NEW, Just for YOU! in November

New things can be exciting. New friends, new shoes, or a brand new year. Check out these books that are new to the library. You might find a new favorite. ​ ​Join us Tuesdays, and Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. or Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room. Ages 2-5 Sing,...

Storytime: G is for Geese

Mother Goose has introduced timeless rhymes, songs and stories to children across the globe, but have you observed the role of the “goose” in today’s literature? Not only is she silly and inquisitive, but she’s friendly, kind, and smart, not to mention a significant...

Storytime: G is for Go, Go, Go

Join us for Idaho Family Reading Week 2024 and “Rev Up Your Reading” as we go, go, GO! ​Join us Tuesdays, and Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. or Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room. Ages 2-5Sing, Talk, Read, Write, Play Tip Using books and stories to help children...

NOVEMBER Book Babies + Toddler Time: Duck, Duck, Goose

“Play is serious business when it comes to a child's health and development. From peek-a-boo to pat-a-cake and hide-and-seek to hopscotch, the many forms of play enrich a child's brain, body and life in important ways.” HealthyChildren.org. When reading books with...

November Programs for Kids ‘n’ Tweens

Story TimeNovember Story Time is here, and our themes are “Duck, Duck, Goose!” for Book Babies and Toddler Time and the letter “G” for Story Time! Join us in the Community Room for songs, stories, and sensory activities perfect for each age group. Book Babies...

Storytime: Halloween

It’s time to put on a costume and have some Halloween fun! But first, try out some of these books, songs, and rhymes to enhance your spooky family activities!Join us Tuesdays, and Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. or Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room. Ages 2-5Sing,...

Storytime: Hibernation

When reading a book with your child, don’t skip or rush through the complex words. This is a great time to talk with your child about how to pronounce the word and its context within the book or story you are reading together. For example, the word, “hibernation,” can...

Storytime: Hedgehogs

Did you know that attending story time will not only help your children develop early literacy skills, but it also helps them with critical thinking skills and will improve their imagination? As they fall into the adventure of character, like a hedgehog who’s back...

Storytime: Horses & Ponies

Did you know that horses can sleep standing up, they have excellent hearing, can run shortly after being born, have bigger eyes than any other mammal who lives on land, and that a pony is actually just a small horse? Why of course, it’s a horse! For more fun facts...

Storytime: Hedgehogs

Storytime: Hedgehogs

Storytime: Hedgehogs

Did you know that attending story time will not only help your children develop early literacy skills, but it also helps them with critical thinking skills and will improve their imagination? As they fall into the adventure of character, like a hedgehog who’s back becomes a trap for EVERYTHING, their minds will wander and their imaginations will expand causing them to remember the elements of the story long after story time is over. So, welcome to story time!

Join us Tuesdays, and Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. or Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room.

Ages 2-5

Sing, Talk, Read, Write, Play

Tip

Helping children to see the order in which they take place, whether in a book like, “Apple Trouble,” in a recipe, or in the sequence of the day, helps them develop the mathematical concept of sequencing. ~Lambert

 

 

 

Activity

Read a sequencing book like, “Apple Trouble,” or “Pumpkin, Pumpkin,” with your child. Then, using either a flannel board or coloring page, help your child recall the sequence of events using words like first, second, next, last.

 

 

Books Presented

Book cover for Apple Trouble by Ragnhild Scamell

Apple Trouble by Ragnhild Scamell

Just as Hedgehog is entering her winter nest for a long nap, a falling apple gets stuck on her spiny back, and her friends’ suggestions only lead to more trouble until Goat finds the perfect solution.
Book cover for Prickly Hedgehogs! by Jane McGuinness

Prickly Hedgehogs! by Jane McGuiness

 
Follows a mother hedgehog as she teaches her babies how to survive on their own.
Book cover for Hedgehog and the Log by Pam Fong

Hedgehog and the Log by Pam Fong

Hedgehog is devastated when a tree falls on the perfect spot to build his house, but after a walk, he sees things a little differently.
Book cover for Hedgehog Howdedo by Lynley Dodd

Hedgehog Howdedo by Lynley Dodd

Hibernating hedgehogs introduce the numbers from one to eight in a winter garden with pizza plants and a cockleberry bed.

Songs, Rhymes, and Fingerplays

Two Little Hedgehogs

Two little hedgehogs
Sitting on a hill.
One named Jack
And the other named Jill.
Roll away, Jack.
Roll away, Jill.
Roll back, Jack.
Roll back, Jill.

Source: Johnson County Library

Hedgehog, Hedgehog

Hedgehog, Hedgehog, turn around.
Hedgehog, Hedgehog, touch the ground.
Hedgehog, Hedgehog, stretch up high.
Hedgehog, Hedgehog, search the sky.
Hedgehog, Hedgehog, search down low.
Hedgehog, Hedgehog, touch your toes.
Hedgehog, Hedgehog, sit on the ground.
Hedgehog, Hedgehog, curl up small and round.

Source: Storytime ABC’s

Hedgehog, Hedgehog

Hedgehog, hedgehog
Are you under the ______ log?

Hedgehog Song by Emily Arrow

The garden was so busy and the sky was so sunny
But soon enough the seasons change 
And the badgers and the bees and birds and beavers and bunnies 
Need a home a place to stay 

But the Hedgehog lived in the hedge 
All by himself and he liked it that way
And the Grasshopper lived below 
And shared her home when they heard them say, 
Ding Dong! 

The Hedgehog hogs
The Hedgehog hogs
The Hedgehog hogs the hedge 
But the Grasshopper says 
The Grasshopper says 
Come on inside, instead.

The foxes and the squirrels, even the the mouse need a house 
There’s one place left they haven’t checked 

But the Hedgehog lived in the hedge 
All by himself and he liked it that way
But the Grasshopper lived below 
And shared her home when they heard them say, 
Ding Dong!

The Hedgehog hogs 
The Hedgehog hogs 
The Hedgehog hogs the hedge 
But the Grasshopper says 
The Grasshopper says 
Come on inside, instead. 

Mine mine mine, said the Hedgehog. 
Hands off absolutely not! 
Mine mine mine, said the Hedgehog. 
Slamming the door and turning the lock. 

Mine mine mine, said the Hedgehog. 
Hands off absolutely not! 
Mine mine mine, said the Hedgehog. 
Slamming the door… but then the door fell off! 

And the Hedgehog ruined his hedge, 
Nowhere to go where would he stay?
But the Grasshopper down below 
Would share her home when they heard him say, 
Ding Dong! 

There’s always room for one more friend, 
So Hedgehog went inside. 
And they settled down, snow on the ground, 
And then they shared some pie.
Cause it’s better together, that’s why!

Crafts and Activities

Coloring page with two sleepy hedgehogs curled up together.

Hedgehog Coloring page

 

 

Hedgehog made with playdough and toothpicks.

Playdough Hedgehog craft

Additional Books

Book cover for Malina's Jam by Svetla Radivoeva

Malina's Jam by Svetla Radioveoeva

Malina the hedgehog loves to tend to her raspberry bushes and loves to make delicious raspberry jam, but when winter comes, she realizes that a caring community is sweeter than any sweet treat.
Book cover for The Hat by Jan Brett

The Hat by Jan Brett

When Lisa hangs her woolen clothes in the sun to air them out for winter, the hedgehog, to the amusement of the other animals, ends up wearing a stocking on his head.

Book cover for Scorch, Hedgehog of Doom by Cate Berry

Scorch, Hedgehog of Doom by Cate Berry

Scorch the hedgehog is determined to be ferocious. The doomsy-est, most menacing class pet ever known. She’s not just Scorch, she’s… Scorch, Hedgehog of Doom!
Book cover for Hedgehog Needs a Hug by Jen Betton

Hedgehog Needs a Hug by Jen Betton

Hedgehog wakes up needing a hug, but has trouble finding a friend who will get so close to his prickles.

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Storytime: Horses & Ponies

Storytime: Horses & Ponies

Storytime: Horses & Ponies

Did you know that horses can sleep standing up, they have excellent hearing, can run shortly after being born, have bigger eyes than any other mammal who lives on land, and that a pony is actually just a small horse? Why of course, it’s a horse! For more fun facts about horses, you might visit Science for Kids or come in to the library for some great books and videos about horses!

Join us Tuesdays, and Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. or Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room.

Ages 2-5

Sing, Talk, Read, Write, Play

Tip

When you give your child positive reinforcement by clapping or telling them that they did a great job, you are encouraging them to act both independently and cooperatively. To encourage this at home, use activities that your child can do easily, and don’t forget to give a lot of positive encouragement. — Lambert

 

 

 

Activity

Pick some simple activities your child can do that will fill an entire day. After they do the activity, even if they fail, encourage them with clapping, hugs, and positive reinforcement. Then, at bedtime, talk about the things they accomplished that day.

 

 

Books Presented

Book cover for A Field Full of Horses by Peter Hansard

A Field Full of Horses by Peter Hansard

 
Text and illustrations describe horse behavior, biology, and care.
Book cover for Thelma the Unicorn by Aaron Blabey

Thelma the Unicorn by Aaron Blabey

Told in rhyme, Thelma the pony wants to be a unicorn–but when her wish comes true she discovers that there is a downside to fame, and realizes that she was happier at home with her friend.

Book cover for The Princess and the Pony by Kate Beaton

The Princess and the Pony by Kate Beaton

 
Princess Pinecone would like a real war horse for her birthday, instead of which she gets a plump, cute pony–but sometimes cuteness can be a kind of weapon, especially in a fight with dodgeballs and spitballs and hairballs and squareballs.
Book cover for Noni the Pony by Alison Lester

Noni the Pony by Alison Lester

 
Introduces Noni the pony, who is friendly and funny and lives at Waratah Bay, where her best friends are Dave Dog and Coco the cat.

Songs, Rhymes, and Fingerplays

If Your Horse is the Color Blue

Tune: This Old Man
If your horse is the color blue,
Gallop it upon your shoe!
If you have a blue horse,
From McDonald’s farm
Come and put it by  the barn.

yellow –  gallop it upon your elbow
green – gallop it upon your knee
purple – gallop it in a great big circle
red – gallop it upon your head

Source: Anne’s Library Life

Clippity, Clippity, Clop

Clippity, clippity, clop,
The horses go clip, clop.
They gallop and gallop.
They start and they stop.
Clippity, clippity, clop. STOP!

Source: 1001 Rhymes and Fingerplays by Totline

Open Up the Barn Door

Open up the barn door, it’s a sunny day.
There’s a horse in the barn, saying, “Neigh, neigh, neigh.”

That’s not a horse, it’s a ___________. 

Adapted from Storytime Katie

Crafts and Activities

Coloring page of a horse.

Horse Coloring Page

 

 

Hobby Horse craft.

Hobby Horse Craft

Additional Books

Book cover for Horses! by Gail Gibbons

Horses by Gail Gibbons

 
Presents information on horses, including their physical characteristics, behavior, and how to ride a horse.
Book cover for Appaloosa Zebra: A Horse Lover's Alphabet by Jessie Haas

Appaloosa Zebra: A Horse Lover's Alphabet by Jessie Haas

Moving through the alphabet, a girl ponders the many different kinds of horses she will have when she gets older, from Appaloosa to zebra.

Book cover for This Way, Charlie by Caron Levis

This Way, Charlie by Caron Levis

 
Jack, an introverted goat, and Charlie, a blind horse, meet at Open Bud Ranch, an animal rehabilitation center, and form an unlikely friendship that grows stronger in the face of adversity.
Book cover for Look Out, Mouse! by Steve Björkman

Look Out, Mouse! by Steve Björkman

 
When Farmer Fred forgets to feed the horse, a mouse helps out and later, when the mouse is in trouble, the horse repays his kindness.

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Storytime: G is for Go, Go, Go

Join us for Idaho Family Reading Week 2024 and “Rev Up Your Reading” as we go, go, GO! ​Join us Tuesdays, and Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. or Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room. Ages 2-5Sing, Talk, Read, Write, Play Tip Using books and stories to help children...

NOVEMBER Book Babies + Toddler Time: Duck, Duck, Goose

“Play is serious business when it comes to a child's health and development. From peek-a-boo to pat-a-cake and hide-and-seek to hopscotch, the many forms of play enrich a child's brain, body and life in important ways.” HealthyChildren.org. When reading books with...

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Storytime: Hibernation

When reading a book with your child, don’t skip or rush through the complex words. This is a great time to talk with your child about how to pronounce the word and its context within the book or story you are reading together. For example, the word, “hibernation,” can...

Storytime: Hedgehogs

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Storytime: Horses & Ponies

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