Teen Activities October 16-31

by Abby Reeser | Oct 16, 2022 | Blog, Teen Zone | 0 comments

Teen Activities October 16-31

PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST

Help us celebrate our first 100 years by participating in our photography contest! Our theme is: “Capturing 100 years”. Submit an original photo and see if you win! All forms and rules are available below.

October 17th – December 10th

Ages 6+

Forms and Rules

TEEN ANIME CLUB

Come hang out with us at our anime Cosplay Party! Come dressed as your favorite anime character (or webtoon/graphic novel character, we don’t discriminate) and take pictures in the photo booth! We’ll also be watching How to Keep a Mummy!

If you do come in Cosplay, please keep your costume appropriate for the Library. Cosplay is not required.

Thursday, October 20th, 4:30 pm
in the Community Room.

For ages 12-18.

LEGO @ YOUR LIBRARY

Do you love Legos? Join other kids and teens who love the ever popular bricks at Madison Library District’s LEGO club!

Tuesday, October 25th, 4:00 pm
in the Community Room.

For ages 6-18. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

YOUNG LEAGUE OF WRITERS

Come ready to discuss your favorite character arc from the novel Ender’s Game. We want to hear your own character arcs as well!

Wednesday, October 26th, 4:00 pm
in the Community Room.

For ages 12-18.

TEEN DUNGEONS & DRAGONS

Brave the quest and join other teens on epic adventures!

Friday, October 28th, 3:30-5:30 pm
in the Community Room.

For ages 12-18.

Teen action council have a say in what goes on at the library for teens

GAME & CHESS CLUB

Game and Chess Club is cancelled on Monday, October 31 for Halloween.

FAMILY FRIENDLY FILMS

Every other Friday a fun family movie will be showing at the library at 3:30 pm.

Children under 12 must be accompanied by someone 14 or older.

October 7th: Cars (2006; G)
October 21st: Monsters, Inc. (2001; G)

DISCORD SERVER

Join our Discord Server! Chat and get to know other teens in the area. The Server is monitored by Library Staff to ensure a fun and safe place for all.

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Teen Activities October 1st-15th

TEEN ACTION COUNCIL

Teen Action Council gathers to discuss plans, and come up with ways for the library to help teens. Have a say in what happens at your library!

Wednesday, October 5th, 4:00 pm
in the Community Room.

For ages 12-18.

TEEN CRAFT – HARRY POTTER

The new term has begun at Hogwarts and it’s time to prepare for our TeenTober party! Stop by Ollivander’s to craft your very own wand before being sorted into your houses and making notebooks. Lastly, make a quilled pen to take notes in all your classes (Snape, we’re looking at you).

Thursday, October 6th, 4:30 pm
in the Community Room.

For ages 12-18.

ADULTEEN 101 – YOU HAD ME AT “RAMEN”

Come learn the ways of the ramen noodle. We’ll be learning all the different ways to make and eat instant ramen so that budget-friendly staple stays fresh and exciting!

Wednesday, October 12th, 4:30 pm
in the Community Room.

For ages 12-18.

TEENTOBER PARTY

The new term has started at Hogwarts and this is your opportunity to join your classes and battle for the coveted House Cup. There will be five classes through which you may earn points for your house: herbology, potions, divination, charms, and quidditch. After your classes you’ll meet together in the Great Hall to enjoy butterbeer and pumpkin pasties during the awarding of the Cup.

Friday, October 14th, 7:00 pm
in the Community Room.

For ages 12-18.

GAME & CHESS CLUB

Come learn the game of chess, plus other fun games!

Every Monday from 4:30-5:30 pm
in the Community Room.

No Game & Chess Club on October 31

For ages 9-18.

FAMILY FRIENDLY FILMS

Every other Friday a fun family movie will be showing at the library at 3:30 pm.

Children under 12 must be accompanied by someone 14 or older.

October 7th: Cars (2006; G)
October 21st: Monsters, Inc. (2001; G)

DISCORD SERVER

Join our Discord Server! Chat and get to know other teens in the area. The Server is monitored by Library Staff to ensure a fun and safe place for all.

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Teen Activities September 16th-30th

LEGO @ YOUR LIBRARY

Do you love Legos? Join other kids who love the ever popular bricks at Madison Library District’s LEGO club!

Tuesday, September 27th, 4:00 pm
in the Community Room.

For ages 6-18. Kids under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

YOUNG LEAGUE OF WRITERS

Come discuss the works you’ve been writing! We’ll be discusing more in depth about character arcs and pulling some examples from the raddest 90s authors, like J.K. Rowling, Patricia C. Wrede, Louis Sachar, Gail Carson Levine, and Tamora Pierce.

Read a book by one of them before you come!

Wednesday, September 28th, 4:00 pm
in the Community Room.

For ages 12-18.

DUNGEONS & DRAGONS

Brave the quest and join other teens on epic adventures!

Fridays, September 9th and 23rd, 3:30-5:30 pm
in the Community Room.

GAME & CHESS CLUB

Come learn the game of chess, plus other fun games!

Every Monday from 4:30-5:30 pm
in the Community Room.

For ages 9-18.

FAMILY FRIENDLY FILMS

Every other Friday a fun family movie will be showing at the library at 4:00 pm.

Children under 12 must be accompanied by someone 14 or older.

September 2nd: Babe (1995; G)
September 16th: Iron Giant (1999; PG)
September 30th: Anastasia (1997; G)

DISCORD SERVER

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Teen Activities September 1st-15th

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Teen Activities September 1st-15th

TEEN ACTION COUNCIL

Teen Action Council gathers to discuss plans, and come up with ways for the library to help teens. Have a say in what happens at your library!

Wednesday, September 7th, 4:00 pm
in the Community Room.

For ages 12-18.

DUNGEONS & DRAGONS

Brave the quest and join other teens on epic adventures!

Fridays, September 9th and 23rd, 3:30-5:30 pm
in the Community Room.

TEEN ANIME CLUB – LEARN TO DRAW MANGA

Come learn to draw in the manga style! You can bring your own sketchbook and utensils or the library can provide paper.

Wednesday, September 14th, 4:30 pm
in the Community Room.

For ages 12-18.

TEEN CRAFT – BOONDOGGLE KEYCHAINS

You? Not having the hippest book bag accessories? As if! Come make some boondoggle keychains to spice up your keys and keep the 90s vibe alive. Teens only, cause we’re cool.

Thursday, September 15th, 4:30 pm
in the Community Room.

For ages 12-18.

GAME & CHESS CLUB

Come learn the game of chess, plus other fun games!

Every Monday from 4:30-5:30 pm
in the Community Room.

For ages 9-18.

FAMILY FRIENDLY FILMS

Every other Friday a fun family movie will be showing at the library at 4:00 pm.

Children under 12 must be accompanied by someone 14 or older.

September 2nd: Babe (1995; G)
September 16th: Iron Giant (1999; PG)
September 30th: Anastasia (1997; G)

DISCORD SERVER

Join our Discord Server! Chat and get to know other teens in the area. The Server is monitored by Library Staff to ensure a fun and safe place for all.

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Library Closed for Labor Day

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

Library Closed for Labor Day

The library will be closed on Wednesday, November 11 for Veteran's Day. No items are due. Thank you.

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!

September Adult Events

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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

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

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

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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

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

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...