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Crafty Corner
Crafty Corner
January 2, 2025 from 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Bring your handwork, knitting, crocheting, cross-stitch, or whatever it is you do for an informal evening of crafting and adult comradery.
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Toddler Time
Toddler Time
January 6, 2025 from 9:30 am - 10:00 am
Community Room
For toddlers who are "walkers" (ages 10 to 23 months) and their "grown-up" -- enjoy songs, stories, and sensory building activities together.
Have more than one child? Wondering which early literacy library program to attend? Go to the age specific event for your oldest child.
Additional activities and links will be available after the program on the Madison Library District Book Babies blog.
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Spanish Storytime
Spanish Storytime
January 6, 2025 from 10:30 am - 11:15 am
NEW! Children ages 2 to 5 with their attending adult will enjoy stories and related fun which may include songs, games, and rhymes in Spanish.
Take-n-Go Kiddie Craft Kits will be available at Storytime. If you miss Storytime, extras are available at the Youth Reference Desk in the Children's section while supplies last.
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Game and Chess Club
Game and Chess Club
January 6, 2025 from 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
For tweens and teens ages 9- 18 Learn the art of Chess and other games with the master of fun and strategy, Nick Allison. Game supplies will be provided.
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Toddler Time
Toddler Time
January 7, 2025 from 9:30 am - 10:00 am
Community Room
For toddlers who are "walkers" (ages 10 to 23 months) and their "grown-up" -- enjoy songs, stories, and sensory building activities together.
Have more than one child? Wondering which early literacy library program to attend? Go to the age specific event for your oldest child.
Additional activities and links will be available after the program on the Madison Library District Book Babies blog.
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Storytime
Storytime
January 7, 2025 from 10:30 am - 11:15 am
Children ages 2 to 5 with their attending adult will enjoy stories and related fun which may include songs, games, and rhymes.
Have more than one child? Wondering which early literacy library program to attend? Go to the age specific event for your oldest child.
Take-n-Go Kiddie Craft Kits will be available at Storytime. If you miss Storytime, extras are available at the Youth Reference Desk in the Children's section while supplies last.
Additional links, books and activities will be available after Storytime on the Madison Library District Story Time blog.
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Kid 'n Tween Tuesday STEAM
Kid 'n Tween Tuesday STEAM
January 7, 2025 from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
For kids & tweens ages 6-11 with an accompanying adult. Come to the library and participate in an activity that's about science, technology, engineering, art or math!
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After Dinner Storytime
After Dinner Storytime
January 7, 2025 from 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm
Children ages 2 to 5 with their attending adult will enjoy stories and related fun which may include songs, games, and rhymes.
Take-n-Go Kiddie Craft Kits will be available at Storytime. If you miss Storytime, extras are available at the Youth Reference Desk in the Children's section while supplies last.
Additional links, books and activities will be available after Storytime on the Madison Library District Story Time blog.
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Book Babies
Book Babies
January 8, 2025 from 9:30 am - 10:00 am
For babies (ages 0- 9 months) who are not yet "walkers" and their "grown-up" -- enjoy songs, stories, baby sign-language, movement and sensory activities together.
Have more than one child? Wondering which early literacy library program to attend? Go to the age specific program for your oldest child.
Additional activities and links will be available after the program on the Madison Library District Book Babies blog.
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Storytime
Storytime
January 8, 2025 from 10:30 am - 11:15 am
Children ages 2 to 5 with their attending adult will enjoy stories and related fun which may include songs, games, and rhymes.
Have more than one child? Wondering which early literacy library event to attend? Go to the age specific program for your oldest child.
Take-n-Go Kiddie Craft Kits will be available at Storytime. If you miss Storytime, extras are available at the Youth Reference Desk in the Children's section while supplies last.
Additional links, books and activities will be available after Storytime on the Madison Library District Story Time blog.
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Teen Action Council
Teen Action Council
January 8, 2025 from 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Select participants plan library activities for teens ages 12-18.
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Manga & Animation Art Club for Teens
Manga & Animation Art Club for Teens
January 9, 2025 from 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Teens ages 12-18 gather together to learn about and create Manga and Animation art while working together to learn new skills. No need to apply -- just bring your art and show up!
For this activity, we will learn about the different types of animation and how it's changed throughout the years.
Email Gina @ gina.m@madisonlib.org for more information.
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Great Reads for Girls Book Club
Great Reads for Girls Book Club
January 9, 2025 from 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
For girls ages 8-11 and their accompanying adult. It's a party about a book! Play games, make a cool craft, and eat a tasty snack.
This book party will be about When You Trap a Tiger by Tae Keller!
Sign up for Great Reads for Girls notifications here.
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Free Family Friendly Films
Free Family Friendly Films
January 10, 2025 from 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Want to watch a fun movie on a big screen? We have got new ones and classics all lined up for an afternoon of movie fun!
A schedule of of the month's afternoon films are available @ madisonlib.org.
All children 12 and under must be accompanied by responsible party, age 14+.
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Toddler Time
Toddler Time
January 13, 2025 from 9:30 am - 10:00 am
Community Room
For toddlers who are "walkers" (ages 10 to 23 months) and their "grown-up" -- enjoy songs, stories, and sensory building activities together.
Have more than one child? Wondering which early literacy library program to attend? Go to the age specific event for your oldest child.
Additional activities and links will be available after the program on the Madison Library District Book Babies blog.
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Spanish Storytime
Spanish Storytime
January 13, 2025 from 10:30 am - 11:15 am
NEW! Children ages 2 to 5 with their attending adult will enjoy stories and related fun which may include songs, games, and rhymes in Spanish.
Take-n-Go Kiddie Craft Kits will be available at Storytime. If you miss Storytime, extras are available at the Youth Reference Desk in the Children's section while supplies last.
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Game and Chess Club
Game and Chess Club
January 13, 2025 from 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
For tweens and teens ages 9- 18 Learn the art of Chess and other games with the master of fun and strategy, Nick Allison. Game supplies will be provided.
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Toddler Time
Toddler Time
January 14, 2025 from 9:30 am - 10:00 am
Community Room
For toddlers who are "walkers" (ages 10 to 23 months) and their "grown-up" -- enjoy songs, stories, and sensory building activities together.
Have more than one child? Wondering which early literacy library program to attend? Go to the age specific event for your oldest child.
Additional activities and links will be available after the program on the Madison Library District Book Babies blog.
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Storytime
Storytime
January 14, 2025 from 10:30 am - 11:15 am
Children ages 2 to 5 with their attending adult will enjoy stories and related fun which may include songs, games, and rhymes.
Have more than one child? Wondering which early literacy library program to attend? Go to the age specific event for your oldest child.
Take-n-Go Kiddie Craft Kits will be available at Storytime. If you miss Storytime, extras are available at the Youth Reference Desk in the Children's section while supplies last.
Additional links, books and activities will be available after Storytime on the Madison Library District Story Time blog.
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Kid 'n Tween Tuesday STEAM
Kid 'n Tween Tuesday STEAM
January 14, 2025 from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
For kids & tweens ages 6-11 with an accompanying adult. Come to the library and participate in an activity that's about science, technology, engineering, art or math!
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After Dinner Storytime
After Dinner Storytime
January 14, 2025 from 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm
Children ages 2 to 5 with their attending adult will enjoy stories and related fun which may include songs, games, and rhymes.
Take-n-Go Kiddie Craft Kits will be available at Storytime. If you miss Storytime, extras are available at the Youth Reference Desk in the Children's section while supplies last.
Additional links, books and activities will be available after Storytime on the Madison Library District Story Time blog.
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Madison Library Foundation Meeting
Madison Library Foundation Meeting
January 14, 2025 from 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Activity Room
Want to volunteer to help the library? The Madison Library Foundation is a non-profit Friends of the Library group who needs your help!
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Book Babies
Book Babies
January 15, 2025 from 9:30 am - 10:00 am
For babies (ages 0- 9 months) who are not yet "walkers" and their "grown-up" -- enjoy songs, stories, baby sign-language, movement and sensory activities together.
Have more than one child? Wondering which early literacy library program to attend? Go to the age specific program for your oldest child.
Additional activities and links will be available after the program on the Madison Library District Book Babies blog.
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Storytime
Storytime
January 15, 2025 from 10:30 am - 11:15 am
Children ages 2 to 5 with their attending adult will enjoy stories and related fun which may include songs, games, and rhymes.
Have more than one child? Wondering which early literacy library event to attend? Go to the age specific program for your oldest child.
Take-n-Go Kiddie Craft Kits will be available at Storytime. If you miss Storytime, extras are available at the Youth Reference Desk in the Children's section while supplies last.
Additional links, books and activities will be available after Storytime on the Madison Library District Story Time blog.
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Young League of Writers
Young League of Writers
January 15, 2025 from 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Would you like to share your writing with other teens your age or just make new friends?
Join the Young League of Writers for ages 12-18. We will meet for an 1 1/2 hours to share what we've all been working on and talk about what makes writing great. Sign-up here for notifications!
For this activity, we will learn the dos and don'ts of dialogue! Don't forget to bring your writing with you!
For more information, go to www.madisonlib.org/teen-zone.
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Creative Writing Club
Creative Writing Club
January 15, 2025 from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Share your writing with other storytelling enthusiasts or join to make friends! Join the Creative Writers Club for ages 18+. We will share your favorite piece of writing and talk about why writing is our passion.
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Teen Anime Club
Teen Anime Club
January 16, 2025 from 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Teens ages 12-18 gather together to watch anime favorites, chat about manga, and play games. No need to apply -- just show up!
For this Anime Club meeting, we will watch Yu-Gi-Oh! And make 3D paper art cards.
Email Gina @ gina.m@madisonlib.org for more information.
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Books for Boys
Books for Boys
January 16, 2025 from 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
For boys ages 8-11 and their accompanying adult. It's a party about a book! Play games, make a cool craft, and eat a tasty snack.
For this book party, we will read A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park.
Sign up for Books for Boys notifications here.
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Teen Dungeons & Dragons
Teen Dungeons & Dragons
January 17, 2025 from 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
In this classic role-playing game, you create your character, choose how they interact with the story, and use dice to decide the outcomes of your actions.
This event is open to all teens (ages 12 to 18). Both beginners and experienced players are welcome. Bi-monthly sessions will occur; check calendar for scheduled dates.
The game will consist of one, 1 to 2 hour session for first level characters (opportunities to level up are provided between sessions). Experienced players may use their own character if they wish, but pre-made characters will also be available. All characters should be made using only the resources available in the core 5th Edition player’s handbook.
For more information check out our webpage: https://www.madisonlib.org/dungeons-and-dragons/
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Adult Makers: Carved Rubber Stamps
Adult Makers: Carved Rubber Stamps
January 17, 2025 from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
There are lots of great stamps out there, but tonight you'll make a one of a kind stamp that truly represents you.
Leave the kids at home tonight for an evening of grownup creativity and socializing.
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Toddler Time
Toddler Time
January 21, 2025 from 9:30 am - 10:00 am
Community Room
For toddlers who are "walkers" (ages 10 to 23 months) and their "grown-up" -- enjoy songs, stories, and sensory building activities together.
Have more than one child? Wondering which early literacy library program to attend? Go to the age specific event for your oldest child.
Additional activities and links will be available after the program on the Madison Library District Book Babies blog.
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Storytime
Storytime
January 21, 2025 from 10:30 am - 11:15 am
Children ages 2 to 5 with their attending adult will enjoy stories and related fun which may include songs, games, and rhymes.
Have more than one child? Wondering which early literacy library program to attend? Go to the age specific event for your oldest child.
Take-n-Go Kiddie Craft Kits will be available at Storytime. If you miss Storytime, extras are available at the Youth Reference Desk in the Children's section while supplies last.
Additional links, books and activities will be available after Storytime on the Madison Library District Story Time blog.
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Kid 'n Tween Tuesday STEAM
Kid 'n Tween Tuesday STEAM
January 21, 2025 from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
For kids & tweens ages 6-11 with an accompanying adult. Come to the library and participate in an activity that's about science, technology, engineering, art or math!
For this activity, we will learn about snow & weather with Cheryl Kimber from Idaho Public Television and PBS Kids!
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After Dinner Storytime
After Dinner Storytime
January 21, 2025 from 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm
Children ages 2 to 5 with their attending adult will enjoy stories and related fun which may include songs, games, and rhymes.
Take-n-Go Kiddie Craft Kits will be available at Storytime. If you miss Storytime, extras are available at the Youth Reference Desk in the Children's section while supplies last.
Additional links, books and activities will be available after Storytime on the Madison Library District Story Time blog.
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Book Babies
Book Babies
January 22, 2025 from 9:30 am - 10:00 am
For babies (ages 0- 9 months) who are not yet "walkers" and their "grown-up" -- enjoy songs, stories, baby sign-language, movement and sensory activities together.
Have more than one child? Wondering which early literacy library program to attend? Go to the age specific program for your oldest child.
Additional activities and links will be available after the program on the Madison Library District Book Babies blog.
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Storytime
Storytime
January 22, 2025 from 10:30 am - 11:15 am
Children ages 2 to 5 with their attending adult will enjoy stories and related fun which may include songs, games, and rhymes.
Have more than one child? Wondering which early literacy library event to attend? Go to the age specific program for your oldest child.
Take-n-Go Kiddie Craft Kits will be available at Storytime. If you miss Storytime, extras are available at the Youth Reference Desk in the Children's section while supplies last.
Additional links, books and activities will be available after Storytime on the Madison Library District Story Time blog.
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Library Board Meeting
Library Board Meeting
January 22, 2025 from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Community Room
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Cook w/a Book
Cook w/a Book
January 23, 2025 from 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Have you ever wanted to make treacle tart from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone? Or how about the scones from the Inheritance Games? Or maybe you would like to try the mallowmelt from Keeper of the Lost Cities. Then join us for our teen Cook with a Book!
For this activity, we will make Mrs. Beaver's leftover fry with ham and potatoes from The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis!
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Take a Break Book Club: A Fever in the Heartland by Timothy Egan
Take a Break Book Club: A Fever in the Heartland by Timothy Egan
January 23, 2025 from 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
The Roaring Twenties–the Jazz Age–has been characterized as a time of Gatsby frivolity. But it was also the height of the uniquely American hate group, the Ku Klux Klan. Their domain was not the old Confederacy, but the Heartland and the West. They hated Blacks, Jews, Catholics and immigrants in equal measure, and took radical steps to keep these people from the American promise. And the man who set in motion their takeover of great swaths of America was a charismatic charlatan named D.C. Stephenson.
Stephenson was a magnetic presence whose life story changed with every telling. Within two years of his arrival in Indiana, he’d become the Grand Dragon of the state and the architect of the strategy that brought the group out of the shadows – their message endorsed from the pulpits of local churches, spread at family picnics and town celebrations. Judges, prosecutors, ministers, governors and senators across the country all proudly proclaimed their membership. But at the peak of his influence, it was a seemingly powerless woman – Madge Oberholtzer – who would reveal his secret cruelties, and whose deathbed testimony finally brought the Klan to their knees.
A FEVER IN THE HEARTLAND marries a propulsive drama to a powerful and page-turning reckoning with one of the darkest threads in American history.
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Free Family Friendly Films
Free Family Friendly Films
January 24, 2025 from 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Want to watch a fun movie on a big screen? We have got new ones and classics all lined up for an afternoon of movie fun!
A schedule of of the month's afternoon films are available @ madisonlib.org.
All children 12 and under must be accompanied by responsible party, age 14+.
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On the Same Page with Flora and Ulysses: Book Release
On the Same Page with Flora and Ulysses: Book Release
January 27, 2025
Come in and get your free copy of Kate DiCamillo's award winning novel Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures. The first 100 households can get theirs in our kick off kit with a reader's guide, activities and treats. After those kits are gone, we'll still pass out hundreds more books and we'll make copies of the activities and reader's guide as long as people want them. Make sure you get a calendar of all the activities going on through February that tie in with our On the Same Page book, and read it and discuss it with your friends and family.
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Toddler Time
Toddler Time
January 27, 2025 from 9:30 am - 10:00 am
Community Room
For toddlers who are "walkers" (ages 10 to 23 months) and their "grown-up" -- enjoy songs, stories, and sensory building activities together.
Have more than one child? Wondering which early literacy library program to attend? Go to the age specific event for your oldest child.
Additional activities and links will be available after the program on the Madison Library District Book Babies blog.
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Spanish Storytime
Spanish Storytime
January 27, 2025 from 10:30 am - 11:15 am
NEW! Children ages 2 to 5 with their attending adult will enjoy stories and related fun which may include songs, games, and rhymes in Spanish.
Take-n-Go Kiddie Craft Kits will be available at Storytime. If you miss Storytime, extras are available at the Youth Reference Desk in the Children's section while supplies last.
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Game and Chess Club
Game and Chess Club
January 27, 2025 from 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
For tweens and teens ages 9- 18 Learn the art of Chess and other games with the master of fun and strategy, Nick Allison. Game supplies will be provided.
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Toddler Time
Toddler Time
January 28, 2025 from 9:30 am - 10:00 am
Community Room
For toddlers who are "walkers" (ages 10 to 23 months) and their "grown-up" -- enjoy songs, stories, and sensory building activities together.
Have more than one child? Wondering which early literacy library program to attend? Go to the age specific event for your oldest child.
Additional activities and links will be available after the program on the Madison Library District Book Babies blog.
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Storytime
Storytime
January 28, 2025 from 10:30 am - 11:15 am
Children ages 2 to 5 with their attending adult will enjoy stories and related fun which may include songs, games, and rhymes.
Have more than one child? Wondering which early literacy library program to attend? Go to the age specific event for your oldest child.
Take-n-Go Kiddie Craft Kits will be available at Storytime. If you miss Storytime, extras are available at the Youth Reference Desk in the Children's section while supplies last.
Additional links, books and activities will be available after Storytime on the Madison Library District Story Time blog.
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Kid 'n Tween Tuesday STEAM
Kid 'n Tween Tuesday STEAM
January 28, 2025 from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
For kids & tweens ages 6-11 with an accompanying adult. Come to the library and participate in an activity that's about science, technology, engineering, art or math!
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After Dinner Storytime
After Dinner Storytime
January 28, 2025 from 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm
Children ages 2 to 5 with their attending adult will enjoy stories and related fun which may include songs, games, and rhymes.
Take-n-Go Kiddie Craft Kits will be available at Storytime. If you miss Storytime, extras are available at the Youth Reference Desk in the Children's section while supplies last.
Additional links, books and activities will be available after Storytime on the Madison Library District Story Time blog.
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Book Babies
Book Babies
January 29, 2025 from 9:30 am - 10:00 am
For babies (ages 0- 9 months) who are not yet "walkers" and their "grown-up" -- enjoy songs, stories, baby sign-language, movement and sensory activities together.
Have more than one child? Wondering which early literacy library program to attend? Go to the age specific program for your oldest child.
Additional activities and links will be available after the program on the Madison Library District Book Babies blog.
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Storytime
Storytime
January 29, 2025 from 10:30 am - 11:15 am
Children ages 2 to 5 with their attending adult will enjoy stories and related fun which may include songs, games, and rhymes.
Have more than one child? Wondering which early literacy library event to attend? Go to the age specific program for your oldest child.
Take-n-Go Kiddie Craft Kits will be available at Storytime. If you miss Storytime, extras are available at the Youth Reference Desk in the Children's section while supplies last.
Additional links, books and activities will be available after Storytime on the Madison Library District Story Time blog.
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Teen LEGO club
Teen LEGO club
January 29, 2025 from 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
For teens ages 12-18. Are you a brick magician, "block" head or looney for LEGOs? Join other teens who love the ever popular bricks at Madison Library District's Teen LEGO club!
For this activity, we will celebrate the Lunar New Year of the snake with classic Asian architecture builds!
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Creative Writing Club
Creative Writing Club
January 29, 2025 from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Share your writing with other storytelling enthusiasts or join to make friends! Join the Creative Writers Club for ages 18+. We will share your favorite piece of writing and talk about why writing is our passion.
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Teen Craft ages 12-18
Teen Craft ages 12-18
January 30, 2025 from 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
For teens ages 12- 18. Bring your friends and listen to music while you make an awesome art project to take home with you.
For this activity, we will make snow globes.
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Teen Dungeons & Dragons
Teen Dungeons & Dragons
January 31, 2025 from 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
In this classic role-playing game, you create your character, choose how they interact with the story, and use dice to decide the outcomes of your actions.
This event is open to all teens (ages 12 to 18). Both beginners and experienced players are welcome. Bi-monthly sessions will occur; check calendar for scheduled dates.
The game will consist of one, 1 to 2 hour session for first level characters (opportunities to level up are provided between sessions). Experienced players may use their own character if they wish, but pre-made characters will also be available. All characters should be made using only the resources available in the core 5th Edition player’s handbook.
For more information check out our webpage: https://www.madisonlib.org/dungeons-and-dragons/
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