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!
Story Times are Live!
Crafting Still Online
For the foreseeable future, to accommodate social distancing rules, our crafting 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, Toddler Time, and Story Time are all LIVE in the Community Room.
We’re Happy To Welcome You Back!
SUMMER READING
Tails and Tales
Monday, June 7, to Saturday, July 31
Programs for all ages!
Click for more information.
Kids and Tween STEAM Activites
Every Tuesday
Book Bingo
A new theme every month!
Book Babies
Wednesdays at 9:45 am For babies ages 1 to 10 months.
Toddler Time
Tuesdays at 9:45 am For babies ages 11 to 23 months.
Story Time
Tuesdays & Wednesdays at 10:30 am & Thursdays at 6:30 pm
For children ages 2 to 5 years.
Theme for July Storytimes – Animal Shenanigans!
July 6, 7, & 8: Forest Friends
July 13, 14, & 15: Cool, Cool Water
July 20, 21, & 22: Way Up High
July 27, 28, & 29: Weird and Wonderful Pets
Theme for July Book Babies / Toddler Time
July 6 & 7: Pig Tails
July 13 & 14: Frog & Toad Tails
July 20 & 21: Bird Tails
July 27 & 28: Pet Parade
Activities & Events Blog
Join us for fun and learning!
Summer STEM: Animal Coding Game
Our Summer STEM from Your Library program is made possible by our sponsors: the Idaho Commission for Libraries and the Idaho STEM Action Center. A big thank you to them for their support!This fun and interactive STEM activity will teach the technique of "If-Then,"...
Book Babies + Toddler Time: Bird Tails
Cheep, cheep! Tweet, tweet! Quack, quack! Oh, how babies love the sounds of our feathered friends. Help your child explore the world of birds with the following activities.Book Babies: Wednesday @ 9:45am in Community Room Ages 0 - 10 months Toddler Time: Tuesday @...
Storytime: Way Up High!
Look up in the sky - it's a bird!Join us Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. or Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room. Ages 2-5 Sing, Talk, Read, Write, Play Tip When you’re talking with your preschooler, look for opportunities to use different words to help...
Summer STEM: UV Animal Challenge
Our Summer STEM from Your Library program is made possible by our sponsors: the Idaho Commission for Libraries and the Idaho STEM Action Center. A big thank you to them for their support!Make a cute little animal from pipe cleaners and beads. The kit includes beads...
Book Babies + Toddler Time: Frog and Toad Tails
Ribbit, ribbit... HOP! Enjoy learning about tiny tadpoles to big frogs with these books and songs. Book Babies: Wednesday @ 9:45am in Community Room Ages 0 - 10 months Toddler Time: Tuesday @ 9:45am in Community Room Ages 11 - 23 months Welcome SongsHere We Are...
Storytime: Cool, Cool Water
When you talk with your child about the water, it's also fun to show them concept terms of "over" and "under." Ask them what lives over the water... like ducks and other water fowl. Then ask them what lives under the water... perhaps fish and tadpoles. Finally, it's...
Summer STEM: Exploding Soap
Our Summer STEM from Your Library program is made possible by our sponsors: the Idaho Commission for Libraries and the Idaho STEM Action Center. A big thank you to them for their support!Let's have some fun with soap and a microwave! What happens to an ordinary piece...
SUMMER STEM: Food Web Puzzle Game
Our Summer STEM from Your Library program is made possible by our sponsors: the Idaho Commission for Libraries and the Idaho STEM Action Center. A big thank you to them for their support!It's the Circle of Life... Use the supplies in the kit to learn about nature's...
Book Babies + Toddler Time: Pig Tails!
Many of us can remember, "This little piggie went to market, this little piggie stayed home..." Try expanding your "piggie repertoire" for your little one with these books, songs, rhymes, and fingerplays.Book Babies: Wednesday @ 9:45am in Community Room Ages 0 - 10...
Storytime: Forest Friends
"Over in the forest underneath the pine trees sat a brown mother bear and her babies three!" Can you make some new friends in the forest? Try out some of these books and activities below to see the creatures who live in the forest. You can also put together the...
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Resources for Children
Summer STEM for Kids and Tweens
Sponsored by the Idaho Commission for Libraries and the Idaho STEM Action Center
EVERY TUESDAY STARTING JUNE 15!
Our STEAM Take n’ Go Activities kits of supplies for ages 6-11 will be available for pickup at the Circulation Desk beginning on the day of the craft.
- July 6: Food Web Puzzle Game
- July 13: Exploding Soap
- July 20: UV Sensitive Animal Building Challenge
- July 27: Animal Coding Game
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.
Earn a gorilla!
Fill out our online form and upload a photo of your child doing one of our Summer STEM activities from June 15 through July 27. Then come to the Children’s Reference Desk and talk to a librarian to take one of the gorillas in the children’s area home! 1 per child while gorillas last.
ALL THE GORILLAS HAVE BEEN TAKEN! Thanks to all those who participated!
Book Babies
Every Wednesday at 9:45 am starting June 16
For babies ages 1 to 10 months.
This program is now LIVE in the Community Room!
Enjoy songs, stories, and movement activities together with other families. Additional activities and links will be available after the program on the Madison Library District Book Babies blog.
- July 6, 7, & 8: Pig Tails
- July 13, 14, & 15: Frog & Toad Tails
- July 20, 21, & 22: Bird Tails
- July 27, 28, & 29: Pet Parade
Toddler Time
Every Tuesday at 9:45 am starting June 15
For babies ages 11 to 23 months.
This program is now LIVE in the Community Room!
Enjoy songs, stories, and movement activities together with other families. Additional activities and links will be available after the program on the Madison Library District Book Babies blog.
- July 6, 7, & 8: Pig Tails
- July 13, 14, & 15: Frog & Toad Tails
- July 20, 21, & 22: Bird Tails
- July 27, 28, & 29: Pet Parade
Story Time
Every Tuesday and Wednesday at 10:30 am AND Thursday at 6:30 pm starting June 15
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 LIVE in our Community Room.
Story Time Kiddie Kits of crafting supplies will be available the day of the story time while supplies last. Any extras will be available to pick up on the Friday after the story time. Additional links and activities will be available after the program on the Madison Library District Storytime blog.
- July 6, 7, & 8: Forest Friends
- July 13, 14, & 15: Cool, Cool Water
- July 20, 21, & 22: Way Up High
- July 27, 28, & 29: Weird and Wonderful Pets
Also available are our Basic Supplies Kit. This is for those who do not have preschool story time craft supplies at home. The kit will provide child safety scissors, liquid glue, tape, 3 markers, and a glue stick. It also has a small “flannel board” on the lid to recreate flannel stories at story time. Pick them up at our Circulation Desk while supplies last.
Potatos & Peeps
April 4th through April 10th
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), 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!
Christmas Window Search & Find
December 5th through December 31st
There are five window displays around the building, each numbered 1 through 5. Within each window are hidden a number of objects for you to look for. Within every window are a number of bears, cats, and books that you will need to keep track of as you make your round. In addition to these each window has different objects for you to look for, so select what window you are at to get started.
Remember to count carefully. If you enter the right number of each item (Bears, Cats, and Books*), you will be entered for a chance to win a fun Christmas prize.
*Be carful not to count books in the background. Only count books that are clearly part of the display.
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.
Regular Hours of Operation
- Monday – Thursday: 9:00 am – 8:00 pm
- Friday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Saturday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Sunday: CLOSED
Closures in 2021
- January 1 – New Year’s
- January 18 – Martin Luther King, Jr., Day
- February 15 – President’s Day
- March 26 – Staff Development Day
- April 3 – Closed for Maintenance
- May 29-31 – Memorial Day
- July 5 – Independence Day
- September 4-6 – Labor Day
- September 24 – Staff Development Day
- October 2 – Closed for Maintenance
- November 11 – Veteran’s Day
- November 24 – Closing at 5 pm
- November 25-27 – Thanksgiving
- December 24-27 – Christmas
- December 31, 2020 – January 1, 2021 – New Year’s
Address
73 North Center
Rexburg, Idaho 83440
We are located on Center Street, just north of Main Street, by the Historic Rexburg Tabernacle.
Contact Us
(208) 356-3461
24 Hour Phone Renewal: (208) 356-6658
askmadisonlibrary@madisonlib.org
Madison Library District
73 North Center
Rexburg, ID 83440
A public library.