Kids’ Corner
For Those Ages 0 to 8
Join us for crafting, reading challenges, and story times. Our craft activities are for kids ages 6 to 11, and our reading challenges are open to all ages so families can play together.
We have different story time programs for children from 0 to 5. We present books, games, rhymes and sing-alongs, as well as a fun craft!
All Events Online!
For Your Safety
For the foreseeable future, all our events will be held online. You may pick up Take n’ Go kits of crafting supplies, and the how-to videos will be here on our website. Book Babies and Story Time are all LIVE on our Facebook page at their normal times. Join us:
Kids and Tween STEAM Activites
Second and Fourth Tuesdays
Book Bingo
A new theme every month!
Book Babies
Wednesdays at 9:45 am For babies under 2.
Story Time
Tuesdays at 10.30 am For children ages 2 to 5 years.
Themes for November – The Letter “D”
Week of November 1: “D” is for Dinosaur
Week of November 8: DinoDigs
Week of November 15: DinoDance
Week of November 22: DinoDinner
Halloween Take n’ Go Trick or Treat Bags!
Available October 26 through 30
For ages 0-5. Available while supplies last at the Youth Reference Desk.
Come show us your costume!
Activities & Events Blog
Join us for fun and learning!
Book Babies: Happy Halloween!
Book Babies: Happy HalloweenThis week in Book Babies, we looked at colorful books about Halloween! Are you ready for the holiday? Come to the library any time this week with your child in costume and get a bag of treats!Join us live Wednesdays at 9:45 AM - Online on...
Story Time: Creepy Costumes
Story Time: Creepy CostumesHalloween is coming up! Have you chosen a costume? Prepare for the holiday by reading these books of other costumed friends with us!Join us live Tuesdays at 10:30 AM - Online on Facebook Ages 2-5 Sing, Talk, Read, Write, Play Tip When you...
November Kid and Tween STEAM Activities
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: Stained Glass Spiderwebs
Get a stained glass effect with this tissue paper spiderweb craft. Things you will need include: glue scissors variety of tissue paper contact paper spiderweb shape paperclip and string for hanging if desired
Book Babies – Little Owl’s Bedtime
Book Babies: Little Owl's BedtimeThis week in Book Babies, we had fun with bedtime routines and night animals. Talking about your day's routine is a great way to expand Baby's vocabulary.Join us live Wednesdays at 9:45 AM - Online on Facebook Ages 2-5Welcome...
Story Time – Creepy Creatures
Story Time: Creepy CreaturesCan you find the "creepy creatures" in the night? These are the nocturnal animals that stay up at night and sleep during the day. You might go outside in the evening and, using your senses, discover which of these animals are creeping...
Read, Look, Learn Episode 1: Martial Arts
Join us for episode 1 of Read, Look, Learn! About twice a month we'll take a look at a topic with books from our catalog, then go out into our neighborhood and see if we can find someone to tell us more about it. This time we're talking about martial arts! Many thanks...
Halloween Trick or Treat bags for kids 0-5
Looking for a safe way to trick or treat? Kids 0-5 can come to the library in costume any time over the week of Halloween (October 26-30) for a take n' go back of treats!
Book Babies – Kittens & Colors
Book Babies: Kittens & Colors This week in Book Babies, we had fun with cats, kittens, and colors. Even though Baby might not be able to distinguish colors as an infant, their visual development grows exponentially, so don't be afraid to talk about colors with...
Kid and Tween STEAM – Pumpkin Patch Maze
Experiment with balance and gravity with this pumpkin patch marble maze. Things you will need include: glue or tape scissors green paper orange pom poms a marble
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Resources for Children
Kids and Tween STEM Crafts
Every Second and Fourth Tuesdays
Our STEAM Take n’ Go Activities kits of supplies for ages 6-11 will be available for pickup at the Youth Reference Desk beginning on the day of the craft.
- Tuesday, November 10: Turkey Racers
- Tuesday, November 24: Hare and Hounds & More Classic Games
They will be handed out as long as supplies last, so don’t miss them!
Head over to our Kids and Tweens STEAM Activity page for all the video instructions. They’ll be posted the day the craft is scheduled.
Book Babies
Every WEDNESDAY at 9:45 am on Facebook
For babies ages 2 and younger.
This program is now online!
Enjoy songs, stories, and movement activities together on our live stream Facebook page. Additional activities and links will be available after the live stream on the Madison Library District Book Babies blog.
Teen Action Council
Monday, OCTOBER 5, at 4:00 PM VIA ZOOM
The Madison Library District Teen Action Council will meet regularly to provide input for teen events and programs, give feedback about YA materials purchases, and provide suggestions for improvements for other aspects of the Library as it relates to teens. In the event that the Madison Library District Teen Action Council is chosen as one of the nominee groups for the YALSA Teen Top Ten, providing book reviews and nominations for the award would also be required.
Story Time
Every Tuesday at 10:30 am on Facebook
For children ages 2 to 5 and their “grown up!”
Children ages 2 to 5 with their adult will enjoy stories and related fun which may include songs, games, and rhymes via live stream on our Facebook page.
Story Time Kiddie Kits of crafting supplies will be available on October 1 for the entire month while supplies last. Pick them up at the Youth Reference Desk in the Children’s section. Additional links and activities will be available after the live stream on the Madison Library District Storytime blog.
Book Bingo!
October 1 – 31 (Every month has a new bingo challenge.)
Madison Library’s Brand New Reading Challenge
All ages can play. We have a bingo card for kids 11 and under, and one for teens and adults 12 and older. Read fun new books and audiobooks and win great prizes!
Here’s how it works:
Step 1: Read the challenges and pick a bingo line that most appeals to you.
Step 2: Read a book that completes a challenge. Read another. And another.
Step 3: When you are able to cross off 5 squares in a row on the board, bring your sheet in to the Circulation Desk for a prize and an entry in our monthly drawing. We will have a separate drawing for each age group.
Step 4: Keep reading! You can get as many prizes and entries as there are bingos on the board.
Online Fun
Websites and databases just for kids! Use these to help you with homework and other research projects, as well as educational learning games and adventures.