September 2024 Activities for Kids ‘n’ Tweens

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September 2024 Activities for Kids ‘n’ Tweens

Story Time

Join us for Story Time fun at Madison Library District!

Book Babies (0-9 months)

Wednesdays at 9:30 AM in the Community Room
September theme: “Feelings… Big and Small!”

Toddler Time (10-23 months)

Mondays and Tuesdays at 9:30 AM
September theme: “Feelings… Big and Small!”
Note: No Toddler Time on September 2 (Labor Day)

Story Time (2-5 years old)

English: Tuesdays at 10:30 AM & 6:30 PM, Wednesdays at 10:30 AM
Español: lunes a las 10:30 AM
September theme: The letter “F” / Tema de septiembre: La letra “F”

Come explore stories, songs, and activities designed to inspire a love of reading! Meet us in the Community Room, and remember, all children must be accompanied by an adult.

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.

*There will be no Chess & Game Club on Sept. 2, Labor Day.

Kid ‘n’ Tween Tuesday STEAM

September is packed with exciting adventures at the Library for Kids ‘n’ Tweens! Every Tuesday from 4-5 PM, ages 6-11 and their grown-ups can dive into creative challenges and scientific wonders in our Community Room. Check out what’s in store:

9/3: Kick off with a DIY Newton’s Cradle—get ready to see momentum in action!

9/10: Build something wild in our Compound Word LEGO Challenge—how about a “horseradish” or a “butterfly”?

9/17: Join Cheryl Kimber from Idaho Public Television and PBS Kids for an optical illusion adventure you won’t forget!

9/24: It’s MEGAfig time! Let’s create giant versions of our favorite LEGO minifigs.

10/01: Wrap it up with CD magic rainbows and craft a spinner that dazzles!

Mark your calendars and get ready to create, explore, and have a blast!

Family Friendly Films

Looking for a fun way to kick off your weekend? Join us on Friday, September 6 at 3:30 PM in the Community Room for a screening of IF (rated PG)! This new favorite is all set to be enjoyed on the big screen. It’s the perfect way to spend an afternoon with family and friends!

Important Notes:

All ages welcome!
Children under 12 must be accompanied by someone 14 or older.
Parents, please pre-screen the movie to ensure it’s right for your child.

Don’t miss out on this fun-filled movie experience!

Books for Boys and Great Reads for Girls Fall Kick-off!

Join us on Thursday, September 12 at 6:30 PM in the Community Room for the Fall Kick-off of Great Reads for Girls and Books for Boys!

For ages 8-11 and their accompanying adults, this exciting evening will unveil the books you’ll be diving into this season. Plus, you’ll get to:

Craft your own bookworm bookmark
Receive your official lanyard
Collect the first button of the season (you’ll earn more with each book you read!)

Don’t miss out on this fun-filled start to a fantastic season of reading adventures! For book club reminders, sign up here.

Closed for Labor Day

The Library will be closed Saturday, August 31 – Monday, Sept. 2 for Labor Day. No items are due when the Library is closed. Thank you!

September Adult Events

by Mary Kirkpatrick | September 1, 2023 | Adult Arena, Adult Makers, Blog, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

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

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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

by Mary Kirkpatrick | September 1, 2023 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Parties, Teen Zone, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

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

by Mary Kirkpatrick | July 1, 2023 | Blog, Gaming Days, Teen Crafts, Teen Parties, Teen Tech Week, Teen Zone, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

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July Adult Activities

by Mary Kirkpatrick | July 1, 2023 | Adult Arena, Adult Makers, Blog, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

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

by Mary Kirkpatrick | July 1, 2023 | Blog, Book Babies, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Story Time, Toddler Time, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

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

by Mary Kirkpatrick | June 1, 2023 | Blog, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Story Time, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

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

by Mary Kirkpatrick | June 1, 2023 | Adult Arena, Adult Makers, Blog, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

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

by Abby Reeser | August 13, 2022 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

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

by Abby Reeser | August 1, 2022 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

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...

September 2024 Teen Activities

by Mary Kirkpatrick | Aug 29, 2024 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 comments

September 2024 Teen Activities

Teen Action Council

Have a say in what goes on at the Library for teens! Ages 13-18 are welcome to join us Wednesday, Sept. 4th at 4 PM in the Community Room to voice their input.

Apply to Join Teen Action Council

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 our first meeting to learn, create, and share your work with fellow fans! Bring your art, your ideas, and your passion—let’s make something amazing together! Thursday, Sept. 5 at 4:30 PM in the Community Room. Don’t miss out!

Family Friendly Films

Important Notes:

All ages welcome!
Children under 12 must be accompanied by someone 14 or older.
Parents, please pre-screen the movie to ensure it’s right for your child.

Don’t miss out on this fun-filled movie experience!

Chess & Game Club

*There will be no Chess & Game Club on Sept. 2, Labor Day.

Young League of Writers

Calling all aspiring writers! Join us for Young League of Writers on Wednesday, September 11th at 4:00 PM in the Community Room. This month, we’re diving into the art of crafting the perfect opening line to hook your readers from the very start. Open to teens ages 12-18. Let’s turn those story ideas into captivating tales!

Teen LEGO Club

Are you a brick magician? A “block” head? Or looney for LEGOs? Teens ages 12-18 are invited to join our new Teen LEGO Club! On Thursday, September 12 at 4:30 PM, we’ll take on a creative challenge—building ‘mirror worlds’ where one half reflects your unique design and the other goes in a different direction. Let’s see what you can create!

Dungeons & Dragons

Calling all teen adventurers! Join us for Dungeons & Dragons on Fridays, September 13 & 27 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. Let the adventure unfold!

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

Cook With a Book

Calling all teen wizards and witches! Join us on Wednesday, September 18 at 4 PM in the Community Room for a special Cook With a Book event! We’ll be diving into the enchanting world of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone and whipping up some of Harry’s favorite treats—delicious pumpkin pasties and frothy butterbeer!

Whether you’re a Gryffindor, Slytherin, Ravenclaw, or Hufflepuff, all witches and wizards (ages 12-18) are welcome! Don’t miss this chance to discuss the magic of Hogwarts while making some spellbinding snacks.

Anime Club

Hey teen anime fans! Join us for an epic Anime Club meeting on Thursday, Sept. 19 at 4 PM in the Community Room. We’re watching Makoto Shinkai’s stunning film Your Name. No need to sign up, just show up and enjoy an evening of anime, manga chats, and fun games with fellow fans! Ages 12-18 welcome. See you there!

Teen Crafts

Teens (ages 12-18), grab your friends and join us on Thursday, Sept. 26 at 4:30 PM in the Community Room for a fun afternoon of Teen Crafts. We’ll listen to music and create awesome book pumpkins to get ready for Halloween. Take home your awesome art project and get into the spooky spirit. We can’t wait to see you there!

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.

September Adult Events

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September Kids & Tween Events

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September Teen Events

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July Teen Activities

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July Adult Activities

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July Kid & Tween Activities

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June Kids and Tween Activities

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June Adult Activities

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Library Closed for Labor Day

by Abby Reeser | August 13, 2022 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

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

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September 2024 Adult Programs

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September 2024 Adult Programs

Creative Writing Club

Join the Creative Writing Club! Calling all storytelling enthusiasts ages 18+! Meet us in the Community Room at 6:00 PM on Wednesdays, September 4th, September 18th, October 2nd, and October 16th. Share your writing, make new friends, and discuss your favorite work and the passion behind your craft. Let’s inspire each other!

Family Friendly Films

Important Notes:

All ages welcome!
Children under 12 must be accompanied by someone 14 or older.
Parents, please pre-screen the movie to ensure it’s right for your child.

Don’t miss out on this fun-filled movie experience!

Take a Break Book Club

Take a Break Book Club is back! Join us on Thursday, September 26, at 6:30 PM for a lively discussion of Tracy Chevalier’s New Boy and compare it to Shakespeare’s Othello. Perfect for ages 18+, come share your thoughts and insights on this gripping read. See you there!

Adult Makers

Join us for Adult Makers on Friday, Sept. 27, at 7:00 PM in the Community Room! Discover the latest trend of turning clothing misfortunes into creative masterpieces. Learn to use patches, darning, and embroidery to create one-of-a-kind, wearable works of art. Perfect for ages 18+!

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:

September Adult Events

by Mary Kirkpatrick | September 1, 2023 | Adult Arena, Adult Makers, Blog, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

September Kids & Tween Events

by Mary Kirkpatrick | September 1, 2023 | Blog, Book Babies, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Story Time, Toddler Time, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

September Teen Events

by Mary Kirkpatrick | September 1, 2023 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Parties, Teen Zone, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

July Teen Activities

by Mary Kirkpatrick | July 1, 2023 | Blog, Gaming Days, Teen Crafts, Teen Parties, Teen Tech Week, Teen Zone, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

July Adult Activities

by Mary Kirkpatrick | July 1, 2023 | Adult Arena, Adult Makers, Blog, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

July Kid & Tween Activities

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June Kids and Tween Activities

by Mary Kirkpatrick | June 1, 2023 | Blog, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Story Time, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

June Adult Activities

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Library Closed for Labor Day

by Abby Reeser | August 13, 2022 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

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

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Storytime: Cosmic Adventures

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Storytime: Cosmic Adventures

Let’s go on a cosmic adventure… with a parachute! You don’t need a parachute for the following activities. You can use a sheet or tablecloth. If you don’t have enough participants to lift it, securely tie the end to the legs of a sofa, bed, or table and watch the fun begin!

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

A favorite game of many children, this exciting rhyme lets the children help count down from five to a blast-off at zero. They know what will happen when the count reaches zero, but the anticipation while counting makes this rhyme a great skill builder for understanding sequencing, the order in which something takes place. – “Reading Picture Books with Children” by Lambert

Activity

Give your child a cardboard tube or scarf and pretend it is a rocket ship or she is the astronaut at the controls. Ask her to count down with you and then lift your rockets high on blastoff. Or you can squat down with your child pretending to be a rocket, and jump up on blastoff.

Books Presented

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Pop-Up Peekaboo! Space

5,4,3,2,1 – blast off! Go on an out-of-this-world adventure with two brave astronauts, Daisy and Danny, in this lift-the-flap baby book. Rocket into space, past the stars and planets, and join them as they land on the moon. Discover brave astronauts, space rockets and funny alien spaceships in this imaginative pop-up book! Babies and toddlers can lift the flaps and watch them pop up from the page. This peekaboo picture book helps teach young children object permanence, which is an important step in childhood development. The simple rhyming text will boost your little one’s imagination as they guess which intergalactic character is hiding under the flaps. The easy-to-read text helps preschoolers remember the new words they are learning for early language development. Turning the sturdy, board book pages and moving the pop-ups help toddlers develop motor control for improved dexterity.

Find it Online

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Snail in Space by Rachel Bright

Gail, an adventurous snail, is willing to do what it takes to achieve her dream of traveling to outer space.

September 2024 Activities for Kids ‘n’ Tweens

Story Time

Chess & Game Club

Kid ‘n’ Tween Tuesday STEAM

Family Friendly Films

Books for Boys and Great Reads for Girls Fall Kick-off!

Closed for Labor Day

September 2024 Teen Activities

Teen Action Council

Manga and Animation Art Club

Family Friendly Films

Chess & Game Club

Young League of Writers

Teen LEGO Club

Dungeons & Dragons

Cook With a Book

Anime Club

Teen Crafts

Armchair Traveler Challenge

September 2024 Adult Programs

Creative Writing Club

Family Friendly Films

Take a Break Book Club

Adult Makers

Armchair Traveler Challenge

Storytime: Cosmic Adventures

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

Sing, Talk, Read, Write, Play

Tip

Activity

Books Presented

Pop-Up Peekaboo! Space

Snail in Space by Rachel Bright

Songs, Rhymes, and Fingerplays

The Universe Song

If You’re Happy and You Know It! Space Adventure

Zoom, Zoom, Zoom

Crafts and Activities

Astronaut in Space Coloring page

Flying Spaceship Craft

Additional Books

Stella, Star Explorer by Kelly Leigh Miller

Astronaut PiggyWiggy by Christyan Fox

Pluto Visits Earth! by Steve Metzger

Fly Guy Presents: Space by Tedd Arnold

More Story Times

Storytime: Adventures in the Dark

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

Sing, Talk, Read, Write, Play

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Activity

Books Presented

Tiny T. Rex and the Very Dark Dark by Jonathan Stutzman

Keeper of the Stars by Jennifer Harris

Night Animals by Gianna Marino

A Happy Place by Britta Teckentrup

Songs, Rhymes, and Fingerplays

Looking for Some Stars

Can You Shake Your Egg With Me?

Roly Poly

Shake My Sillies Out

Crafts and Activities

Stargazing Coloring Page

Flashlight Craft

Additional Books

Ella's Night Lights by Lucy Fleming

My Thoughts Have Wings by Maggie Smith

Flashlight by Lizi Boyd

Bowwow Powwow by Brenda J. Child

More Story Times

Storytime: Adventures Close to Home

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

Sing, Talk, Read, Write, Play

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Activity

Books Presented

And Then Comes Summer by Tom Brenner

The Door That Had Never Been Opened Before by Mrs. & Mr. MacLeod

Frank and Bert: The One Where Bert Learns to Ride a Bike by Chris Naylor-Ballesteros

The New Bicycle by Darcy Day Zoells