Programs for Kids ‘n’ Tweens
Old School Poetry
This February, let love take center stage! Stop by our special collections area to type out a heartfelt poem on our vintage typewriter—whether it’s for a dear friend or your favorite pizza. Drop your masterpiece into the submission box nearby if you’d like to share your love with the world!
Poetry Contest
What’s the worst that could happen? Find out with our poetry contest, Terrible Things Could Happen to You! Inspired by Flora and Ulysses, this contest invites ages 8+ to submit poems up to 600 words in any style of verse. Categories include Tween (8–11), Teen (12–17), and Adult (18+), with up to three poems allowed per entrant (submitted in one document to programs@madisonlib.org). Entries open February 3 and close February 24, with winners announced February 28 via Facebook and our newsletter. Don’t wait for disaster—start crafting your verse today!
Story Time
Get ready for February fun with our early literacy programs!
Book Babies: Wednesdays at 9:30 AM for babies not yet walking and their grown-ups. Enjoy songs, stories, baby sign-language, movement, and sensory activities.
Toddler Time: Mondays and Tuesdays at 9:30 AM for walking toddlers (10-23 months) and their grown-ups. Songs, stories, and sensory-building fun await.
This month’s theme for Book Babies and Toddler Time is Counting!
Story Time: Tuesdays at 10:30 AM & 6:30 PM (After Dinner Story Time meets in the Activity Room) and Wednesdays at 10:30 AM. Ages 2-5 and their accompanying grown-up will explore the letter C this February:
Feb. 4-5: Cupcakes
Feb. 11-12: Counting
Feb. 18-19: Confidence
Feb. 25-26: Something New Just for You… Dragons!
Hora de cuentos en español: los lunes a las 10:30 a. m. para niños de 2 a 5 años con su adulto acompañante.
3 de febrero: pastelitos
10 de febrero: Contando
17 de febrero: No habrá Hora del Cuento en Español (biblioteca cerrada)
24 de febrero: Algo nuevo solo para ti… ¡dragones!
Join us in the Community Room (unless otherwise noted) for engaging activities that spark learning and joy.
Chess & Game Club
Learn the art of chess and other games with the master of fun and strategy, Nick Allison. Tweens and teens ages 9-18 are welcome to join every Monday* from 4:30-5:30 PM in the Community Room. Game supplies will be provided.
*There will be no Chess and Game Club on February 17 due to our Presidents’ Day Closure.
Kid ‘n’ Tween Tuesday STEAM
Explore the wonders of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) every Tuesday at 4 PM in the Community Room! Designed for ages 6–11, each week features a new hands-on activity:
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February 4: Discover superhuman strength and create posable pipe cleaner heroes.
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February 11: Build your own comic book adventures with LEGOs.
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February 18: Embark on a STEM adventure with Cheryl Kimber from IdahoPTV.
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February 25: Craft LEGO superhero mosaics.
Bring your curiosity and creativity to this action-packed month of learning and fun!
Family Friendly Films
Family Friendly Films are back this February! Join us every other Friday at 3:30 PM in the Community Room for an afternoon of movie magic on the big screen.
February 7: Cars (Rated G)
February 21: Cats Don’t Dance (Rated G)
Bring the whole family to enjoy new favorites and beloved classics! Please note, children 12 and under must be accompanied by a responsible party aged 14+. See you there!
Books for Boys & Great Reads for Girls
Superheroes, squirrels, and poetry—oh my! Join us for a special combined book club with Great Reads for Girls and Books for Boys as part of our On the Same Page program. Together, we’ll explore the whimsical world of Flora & Ulysses by Kate DiCamillo. Thursday, February 13, 6:30 PM in the Community Room. For ages 8-11 and an accompanying adult. See you there!
Open Chess Tournament
Checkmate your way to victory! Join us for a Chess Tournament on Monday, February 24, 4:30–6:30 PM in the Community Room. Open to tweens and teens ages 9–18, players of all skill levels can compete for sweet prizes in their category!
Monitored by our chess master, Nick Allison, the tournament will follow Swiss rules of double elimination. Spectators welcome—bring your family and friends! Please, enter through the Community Room door.
Questions? Contact:
Nick Allison (208-807-7606 | riverbard1@gmail.com)
Gina Miller (208-356-3461 ext. 821 | gina.m@madisonlib.org).
Game on!
The Science of Superheroes!
How do they do that? Well, they’re superheroes. But how do they do that? Join us on Friday, February 28, from 6:30–8:30 PM in the Community Room for an unforgettable evening of learning and fun for all ages!
Explore interactive stations that bring superhero science to life, and at 7:00, don’t miss a keynote by BYUI’s Brian Pyper—the most fun physicist you’ll ever meet—featuring plenty of audience participation. Come discover the science behind the superpowers!
Armchair Traveler Challenge: Apprentice Artist
Reading can inspire creativity and we are painting a masterpiece! Take an epic journey with us this year as we explore the world of art, from color and style to history and industry. Armchair travelers will read books to create a portfolio of canvases that earn them opportunities to enter the final drawing for our grand prizes. Any reader who joins us for even a portion of the trip will receive small prizes along the way. Sign up today at the Library Circulation Desk!
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