April Kid and Tween Activities

by Lauren Abbott | Mar 30, 2021 | Blog, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 comments

April Kid and Tween Activities

Come to our Mother Daughter Book Club meeting on Thursday, April 1st at 6:30- 7:30 p.m.! This month we’re talking about Tuesdays at the Castle by Jessica Day George.

Learn more about Mother Daughter Book Club

This month for Books for Boys we’re reading and discussing Fablehaven by Brandon Mull.

Join us on Thursday, April 8th at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room!

Learn more about Books for Boys

You won’t want to miss our April Kid and Tween STEAM activities! Starting Tuesday, April 13th, you can come pick up our hot air balloon art kits at the Front Circulation Desk. Our flying machines kits will be available a couple weeks later on the 27th.

Craft instructions will be available on our website and on our YouTube Channel.

Learn more about Kid and Tween STEAM

Visit our YouTube channel

Teen Activities for April 1-17

by Lauren Abbott | April 2, 2021 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

Our first teen craft take n’ go kit for April will be pom pom bunnies, available starting Thursday, April 1st. Instructions will be available on our website and our YouTube channel. Monday, April 5th at 4:00 p.m. in the Community Room. Have a say in what goes on at...

April Adult Activities

by Lauren Abbott | April 1, 2021 | Adult Arena, Adult Makers, Blog, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

Come join your fellow community members on Thursday, April 15th at 6:30 p.m. for a lively discussion of both classic works and modern masterpieces. Our book for April is The Enchanted April by Elizabeth Von Arnim: A recipe for happiness: four women, one...

April Kid and Tween Activities

by Lauren Abbott | March 30, 2021 | Blog, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Come to our Mother Daughter Book Club meeting on Thursday, April 1st at 6:30- 7:30 p.m.! This month we're talking about Tuesdays at the Castle by Jessica Day George. This month for Books for Boys we're reading and discussing Fablehaven by Brandon Mull. Join us on...

Library Appreciation Week: Potatoes and Peeps

by Lauren Abbott | March 23, 2021 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene | 0 Comments

Library Appreciation Week is on its way, and we've got some great things planned. Peeps Diorama Contest! Submit a book-themed potato and Peeps diorama by 5 p.m. April 2 to be considered for a prize. Potatoes and Peelers During Library Appreciation Week (April 4-10),...

Kid and Tween STEAM: Bottle Experiments with Light Refraction

by Lauren Abbott | March 23, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Experiment with light refraction! Things you will need include: drawing utensils a glass jar paper cardboard

Kid and Tween STEAM: Paper Towel Experiments

by Lauren Abbott | March 9, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Create these cool paper towel drawings! Things you will need include: markers (Crayola works really well) paper towels (thick is better) a pan to hold water water

Closed March 26th for Staff Development Day

by Lauren Abbott | March 5, 2021 | Adult Arena, Blog, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

We'll be closed Friday, March 26th for Staff Development Day. No items will be due. As always, the book drop will remain open. Thank you!

March Kid and Tween Programs

by Lauren Abbott | March 1, 2021 | Blog, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene | 0 Comments

You won't want to miss our March Kid and Tween STEAM activities! Starting Tuesday, March 9th, you can come pick up our paper towel experiment kits at the front desk. Our bottle experiments will be available a couple weeks later on the 23rd. Hello Mother Daughter Book...

On the Same Page: Regency Ball and Concert

by Lauren Abbott | February 26, 2021 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, On the Same Page, Teen Zone, Tween Scene | 0 Comments

Regency Ball and Concert Friday, February 26, Via YouTube If you just finished learning the dance steps, we know you’ll want to try them out. Have an intimate ball in your living room as our trio plays tunes from the era. If you’re not a dancer, think of it as a cozy...

Kid and Tween STEAM: STEAM Magic

by Lauren Abbott | February 24, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Combine science and magic in these four simple STEAM activities! Things you will need include: pen or pencil scissors two cups about 30 coins or glass stones of at least two different colors (with at least one penny) a sheet of paper an index card

Library Appreciation Week: Potatoes and Peeps

by Lauren Abbott | Mar 23, 2021 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene | 0 comments

Library Appreciation Week: Potatoes and Peeps

Library Appreciation Week is on its way, and we’ve got some great things planned.

Peeps Diorama Contest!

Submit a book-themed potato and Peeps diorama by 5 p.m. April 2 to be considered for a prize.

Official Rules

Entry Form

Potatoes and Peelers

During Library Appreciation Week (April 4-10), we’re giving away a free bag of potatoes and a potato peeler per family! Come to the library to get yours and see the entered Peeps dioramas.

We thank Webster’s Mile High Farms and Wilcox Fresh for sponsoring us this year!

Teen Activities for April 1-17

by Lauren Abbott | April 2, 2021 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

April Adult Activities

by Lauren Abbott | April 1, 2021 | Adult Arena, Adult Makers, Blog, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

Closed March 26th for Staff Development Day

by Lauren Abbott | March 5, 2021 | Adult Arena, Blog, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

We'll be closed Friday, March 26th for Staff Development Day. No items will be due. As always, the book drop will remain open. Thank you!

Closed for Presidents’ Day

by Lauren Abbott | January 22, 2021 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

The library will be closed Monday, February 15 for Presidents' Day. No items will be due, and as always the book drop will remain open. Thank you!

On the Same Page Kick-Off

by Lauren Abbott | December 29, 2020 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, On the Same Page, Teen Zone, Tween Scene, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

Each winter we host a month long community reading event we call On the Same Page. Basically, we hand out hundreds of copies of a selected book and then spend a month exploring it through activities, lectures, concerts, and contests. Think of it as a county-wide book...

December Young League of Writers

by Lauren Abbott | November 30, 2020 | Blog, Teen Zone, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

This month we'll be meeting on Monday, December 14th at 4:30 p.m. We'll report on NaNoWriMo goals and participate in a group storytelling project!

December Combined Tween Book Club

by Lauren Abbott | November 30, 2020 | Blog, Tween Scene, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

This month we will be reading The Gift of the Magi and Other Stories by O. Henry. We will meet via Zoom. For girls and boys ages 8-11 and accompanying adult. It's a party about a book! Play games, make a cool craft, and eat a tasty snack.

Mele Kalikimaka Christmas Extravaganza

by Lauren Abbott | November 23, 2020 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

It's a Mele Kalikimaka Christmas Extravaganza! Drive up and meet Santa at the Library's curbside check-out on December 9th any time between 1-7 PM! He will give you a sweet treat and a fun activity to do at home. And, if you have have been good, you can hand your...

Upcoming Adult Makers: Christmas Pop-Up Cards

by Lauren Abbott | November 6, 2020 | Adult Arena, Adult Makers, Blog, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

Adult Makers! Pick up a Christmas pop-up card kit starting Monday November 16th and watch how to make them Friday November 20th at www.madisonlib.org/adult-arena.

November Teen Anime Club

by Lauren Abbott | November 2, 2020 | Blog, Teen Zone, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

This month we'll be meeting on Monday, November 16th at 4:30 p.m to watch the final showdown between Aang and Firelord Ozai on Avatar: The Last Airbender.

$Kid and Tween STEAM: Bottle Experiments with Light Refraction$

Kid and Tween STEAM: Bottle Experiments with Light Refraction

by Lauren Abbott | Mar 23, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 comments

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Experiment with light refraction!

Things you will need include:

drawing utensils
a glass jar
paper
cardboard

Watch the Video Instructions

Learn More at Ronyes Tech

April Kid and Tween Activities

by Lauren Abbott | March 30, 2021 | Blog, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Kid and Tween STEAM: Bottle Experiments with Light Refraction

by Lauren Abbott | March 23, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Experiment with light refraction! Things you will need include: drawing utensils a glass jar paper cardboard

Kid and Tween STEAM: Paper Towel Experiments

by Lauren Abbott | March 9, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Create these cool paper towel drawings! Things you will need include: markers (Crayola works really well) paper towels (thick is better) a pan to hold water water

Kid and Tween STEAM: STEAM Magic

by Lauren Abbott | February 24, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Kid and Tween STEAM: Cardboard Constructions

by Lauren Abbott | February 11, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Try this cardboard square construction challenge! Things you will need include: about 15 squares of cardboard (we did 3 1/2" x 3 1/2") scissors

Kid and Tween STEAM: Butcher Paper Creations

by Lauren Abbott | January 7, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

What will YOU make with three large pieces of butcher paper? There are so many possibilities! Pick up yours today.

January Kid and Tween STEAM

by Lauren Abbott | December 29, 2020 | Blog, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Check out our January kid and tween STEAM Take N' Go kits below. Each will be available through curbside pickup. Instructions will be available on our website and our YouTube channel. Butcher Paper craft - available starting January 5th See what you can make with some...

Kid and Tween STEAM: Classic Games

by Lauren Abbott | November 24, 2020 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Try these two classic and easy to play games: Hare and Hounds and the Roman game of Bear. You will need: - Three playing pieces/glass stones of the same color - One playing piece/glass stone of a different color - Game board (easy to draw)

Kid & Tween STEAM: Turkey Racers

by Lauren Abbott | November 10, 2020 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Try this cause/effect turkey racing competition! Things you will need include: tape permanent marker scissors string two balloons a straw craft feathers

November Kid and Tween STEAM Activities

by Lauren Abbott | October 28, 2020 | Blog, Kid STEAM, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Check out November's upcoming kid and tween Take n' Go kits! Kit 1: Turkey racers made from balloons and feathers, available for pickup starting Tuesday November 10th. Kit 2: Hare and Hounds and classic games, available for pickup starting Tuesday November 24th....

Kid and Tween STEAM: Paper Towel Experiments

by Lauren Abbott | Mar 9, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 comments

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Create these cool paper towel drawings!

Things you will need include:

markers (Crayola works really well)
paper towels (thick is better)
a pan to hold water
water

Watch the Video Instructions

Learn More at Active Littles

April Kid and Tween Activities

by Lauren Abbott | March 30, 2021 | Blog, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Kid and Tween STEAM: Bottle Experiments with Light Refraction

by Lauren Abbott | March 23, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Experiment with light refraction! Things you will need include: drawing utensils a glass jar paper cardboard

Kid and Tween STEAM: Paper Towel Experiments

by Lauren Abbott | March 9, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Create these cool paper towel drawings! Things you will need include: markers (Crayola works really well) paper towels (thick is better) a pan to hold water water

Kid and Tween STEAM: STEAM Magic

by Lauren Abbott | February 24, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Kid and Tween STEAM: Cardboard Constructions

by Lauren Abbott | February 11, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Try this cardboard square construction challenge! Things you will need include: about 15 squares of cardboard (we did 3 1/2" x 3 1/2") scissors

Kid and Tween STEAM: Butcher Paper Creations

by Lauren Abbott | January 7, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

What will YOU make with three large pieces of butcher paper? There are so many possibilities! Pick up yours today.

January Kid and Tween STEAM

by Lauren Abbott | December 29, 2020 | Blog, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Kid and Tween STEAM: Classic Games

by Lauren Abbott | November 24, 2020 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Kid & Tween STEAM: Turkey Racers

by Lauren Abbott | November 10, 2020 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Try this cause/effect turkey racing competition! Things you will need include: tape permanent marker scissors string two balloons a straw craft feathers

November Kid and Tween STEAM Activities

by Lauren Abbott | October 28, 2020 | Blog, Kid STEAM, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

March Kid and Tween Programs

by Lauren Abbott | Mar 1, 2021 | Blog, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene | 0 comments

March Kid and Tween Programs

You won’t want to miss our March Kid and Tween STEAM activities! Starting Tuesday, March 9th, you can come pick up our paper towel experiment kits at the front desk. Our bottle experiments will be available a couple weeks later on the 23rd.

Learn more about Kid and Tween STEAM

Hello Mother Daughter Book Club friends! Welcome to our American Girls discussion page. For our March 4, 2021 meeting, we will highlight our library’s incredible collection of American Girl books, and you can help us! Here’s what you need to do:

1. Check out an American Girl book. You can find them in our catalog here.

2. Read the book together.

3. Create costumes for yourselves in the time period of the American Girl book you chose. (This is totally fun, but also totally optional.)

4. Find a “companion” book that takes place in the same time period as your American Girl book or explains something that your main character likes so you can share it with our book club.

5. Come to our Mother Daughter Book Club meeting on Thursday, March 4 @ 6:30- 7:30 p.m. in your costume for an American Girl fashion show! We will all get to tell each other about the book we chose.

*We will hand out a Take ‘n Go craft at the meeting.

On our Facebook event page, you can talk with other MDBC members, and if any of you want to get together, read the same book, and do your “fashion” show together, you can connect to do planning here. You can also post thoughts about your book.

Learn more about Mother Daughter Book Club

Join the Facebook event discussion

This month for Books for Boys we’re reading and discussing A Single Shard by Linda Sue Park.

Maritza, our resident artist, will bring her throwing wheel and show everyone how to do ceramics. We will also make pinch pots for everyone to take home.

Join us on March 11th at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room!

Learn more about Books for Boys

Teen Activities for April 1-17

by Lauren Abbott | April 2, 2021 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

April Adult Activities

by Lauren Abbott | April 1, 2021 | Adult Arena, Adult Makers, Blog, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

April Kid and Tween Activities

by Lauren Abbott | March 30, 2021 | Blog, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Library Appreciation Week: Potatoes and Peeps

by Lauren Abbott | March 23, 2021 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene | 0 Comments

Kid and Tween STEAM: Bottle Experiments with Light Refraction

by Lauren Abbott | March 23, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Experiment with light refraction! Things you will need include: drawing utensils a glass jar paper cardboard

Kid and Tween STEAM: Paper Towel Experiments

by Lauren Abbott | March 9, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Create these cool paper towel drawings! Things you will need include: markers (Crayola works really well) paper towels (thick is better) a pan to hold water water

Closed March 26th for Staff Development Day

by Lauren Abbott | March 5, 2021 | Adult Arena, Blog, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

We'll be closed Friday, March 26th for Staff Development Day. No items will be due. As always, the book drop will remain open. Thank you!

March Kid and Tween Programs

by Lauren Abbott | March 1, 2021 | Blog, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene | 0 Comments

On the Same Page: Regency Ball and Concert

by Lauren Abbott | February 26, 2021 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, On the Same Page, Teen Zone, Tween Scene | 0 Comments

Kid and Tween STEAM: STEAM Magic

by Lauren Abbott | February 24, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

On the Same Page: Regency Ball and Concert

by Lauren Abbott | Feb 26, 2021 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, On the Same Page, Teen Zone, Tween Scene | 0 comments

On the Same Page: Regency Ball and Concert

Regency Ball and Concert

Friday, February 26, Via YouTube

If you just finished learning the dance steps, we know you’ll want to try them out. Have an intimate ball in your living room as our trio plays tunes from the era. If you’re not a dancer, think of it as a cozy concert in your home. Watch the video below and dance along with us!

Visit our YouTube channel for more fun videos!

Learn more about On the Same Page

April Kid and Tween Activities

by Lauren Abbott | March 30, 2021 | Blog, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Library Appreciation Week: Potatoes and Peeps

by Lauren Abbott | March 23, 2021 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene | 0 Comments

Kid and Tween STEAM: Bottle Experiments with Light Refraction

by Lauren Abbott | March 23, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Experiment with light refraction! Things you will need include: drawing utensils a glass jar paper cardboard

Kid and Tween STEAM: Paper Towel Experiments

by Lauren Abbott | March 9, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Create these cool paper towel drawings! Things you will need include: markers (Crayola works really well) paper towels (thick is better) a pan to hold water water

March Kid and Tween Programs

by Lauren Abbott | March 1, 2021 | Blog, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene | 0 Comments

On the Same Page: Regency Ball and Concert

by Lauren Abbott | February 26, 2021 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, On the Same Page, Teen Zone, Tween Scene | 0 Comments

Kid and Tween STEAM: STEAM Magic

by Lauren Abbott | February 24, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

March Mother Daughter Book Club

by Lauren Abbott | February 19, 2021 | Blog, Tween Scene | 0 Comments

Hello Mother Daughter Book Club friends! Welcome to our American Girls discussion page. For our March 4, 2021 meeting, we will highlight our library's incredible collection of American Girl books, and you can help us! Here's what you need to do: 1. Check out an...

On the Same Page: Regency Dance Lesson

by Lauren Abbott | February 12, 2021 | Adult Arena, Adult Makers, Blog, Kid's Corner, On the Same Page, Teen Zone, Tween Scene | 0 Comments

Regency Dance Lesson Friday, February 26, Via YouTube Join us to learn steps to some basic dances of the time period. It will be helpful to have a small group working together. Four would be ideal, but we know you can figure things out with fewer if necessary. Watch...

On the Same Page: A Good Long Walk

by Lauren Abbott | February 12, 2021 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, On the Same Page, Teen Zone, Tween Scene | 0 Comments

A Good Long Walk Logs due by noon, Monday, February 22 As all Austen readers know, her characters are champion walkers. Whatever the novel, the heroine will at some point go on a good, long walk. Persuasion is no exception as all the younger folk at Uppercross head...

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