Summer Reading Online

Adventure Begins at Your Library Summer Reading 2024

Programs for All Ages

JUNE 3 through JULY 27

Each year, from June through July, we host Summer Reading. Our online versions are identical to the in-person programs, and have the same goals and prizes. Most of our activities, including crafting, will be at the library. However, the programs have some activities you can do at home.

The 2024 Summer Reading Theme is “Adventure Begins at Your Library.” The opportunities are endless!

Did You Play Online Last Year?

You’ll need to register if you have never played the online version before. The software is called Beanstack, and it’s pretty fun and easy to use! You can download an app and do the entire program through your phone or tablet.

If you did play online last year, all you need to do is sign in and pick the appropriate program for your age. Everything should be ready to go.

Download the App

Program may not be repeated! Only 1 set of prizes per person per summer.
NO PRIZES will be given after Saturday, JULY 27, 2024.

Prizes

You can read ahead of schedule, but prizes won’t be available until their release date. If you miss a week, you can collect it the next time.

For example, if you come in July 1, and haven’t gotten any prizes yet, you can pick up prize number 1 and 2. If you’ve read past that point, and are ready for prize 3, you’ll have to wait until July 15 to get that next prize.

Prizes will be available any time after their first availability date until July 27, while supplies last.

NO PRIZES AFTER JULY 27

Prize Schedule

For all programs:

Weeks 1 & 2: June 3-15: Program sign-ups only; no prizes available yet
Week 3 & 4: June 17-29: Prize 1 available starting June 17
Week 5 & 6: July 1-13: Prize 2 available starting July 1
Week 7 & 8: July 15-27: Prize 3 available starting July 15
Last Day to Sign Up: July 20
Last Day to Collect Prizes: July 27

Beanstack Login

Learn How to Use Beanstack!

Beanstack Login

An easy place to keep all your family’s reading progress together! No More worries about lost paper logs!

You can add all your children and register them for their respective programs in one place. All programs can be accessed through the main Beanstack link. It’s an easy three step process:

Register for a Beanstack Account. Search for “Madison Library District” to find our library. Then sign up as a reader.
Add any additional readers to your account (any children you don’t want to have their own account.)
Log reading and activities – and come get some fun prizes along the way!

Anyone with their own library card can register for a Beanstack account. So teens and older children can keep track of their own logging and rewards.

For parents who want to keep everyone in one place, they would register, sign up as a reader, then add each child as an additional reader under the parent account. Then the parent would have to do the updates for each child.

If you played online last year:

Sign in with the same login you used before.
If a player is under 18, they will need to update their age in their account settings. Otherwise, Beanstack won’t give you the correct program options.
Once your age is updated, or if you are an adult, pick your program and you’re ready to go!

The librarians at the Summer Reading Booth can also help with all this! Don’t hesitate to ask us if you’re confused.

Events Calendar

	February 2025
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2	3 "Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest "Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest February 3, 2025 Feeling inspired by life’s little disasters, or perhaps your imagination runs wild with the worst-case scenarios? Enter our Poetry/Verse Contest and share your creative take on this year’s theme: Terrible Things Could Happen to You! Inspired by our On The Same Page book pick, Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures. 🖋️ Who can enter? Anyone ages 8 and up! Categories: Tween (8-11) Teen (12-17) Adult (18+) 📅 Key Dates: Entries open: February 3, 2025 Entries close: February 24, 2025 🏆 Winners: One winner per category will be announced February 28, 2025, on Facebook and in our newsletter. Every participant will receive a small gift from the Library. Winners will get the prize! ✨ Guidelines: Up to 600 words, written in verse (poetry in any style is welcome). No violent or inappropriate content, please. Participants are allowed to submit up to 3 poems. Please send them together in the same document. Entries must be submitted as a PDF or Word document via email to programs@madisonlib.org with your name, library card number, email, , phone number, and entry title included in the email for the adult participants. Junior participants do not need a library card to enter. So sharpen your pencils (or flex those typing fingers), and don’t wait for disaster to strike—submit your entry today! Full contest rules are available at madisonlib.org. See more details Books in Disguise Books in Disguise February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from Look for our displays throughout the library of books hiding in gift boxes. Each “disguise” will have a brief hint about its contents. Go ahead take a chance. Holy Bagumba! You may just find a new book bestie! See more details Old School Poetry Old School Poetry February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from Throughout the month, we’ll have a typewriter set up near our special collections cases for you to write a poem to your love, whoever or whatever that love may be. There will also be a submission box nearby if you’d like to share those poems. See more details Toddler Time Toddler Time February 3, 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. See more details Spanish Storytime Spanish Storytime February 3, 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. See more details Game and Chess Club Game and Chess Club February 3, 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. See more details • • • • • •	4 Books in Disguise Books in Disguise February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from Look for our displays throughout the library of books hiding in gift boxes. Each “disguise” will have a brief hint about its contents. Go ahead take a chance. Holy Bagumba! You may just find a new book bestie! See more details Old School Poetry Old School Poetry February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from Throughout the month, we’ll have a typewriter set up near our special collections cases for you to write a poem to your love, whoever or whatever that love may be. There will also be a submission box nearby if you’d like to share those poems. See more details "Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest "Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest February 4, 2025 Feeling inspired by life’s little disasters, or perhaps your imagination runs wild with the worst-case scenarios? Enter our Poetry/Verse Contest and share your creative take on this year’s theme: Terrible Things Could Happen to You! Inspired by our On The Same Page book pick, Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures. 🖋️ Who can enter? Anyone ages 8 and up! Categories: Tween (8-11) Teen (12-17) Adult (18+) 📅 Key Dates: Entries open: February 3, 2025 Entries close: February 24, 2025 🏆 Winners: One winner per category will be announced February 28, 2025, on Facebook and in our newsletter. Every participant will receive a small gift from the Library. Winners will get the prize! ✨ Guidelines: Up to 600 words, written in verse (poetry in any style is welcome). No violent or inappropriate content, please. Participants are allowed to submit up to 3 poems. Please send them together in the same document. Entries must be submitted as a PDF or Word document via email to programs@madisonlib.org with your name, library card number, email, , phone number, and entry title included in the email for the adult participants. Junior participants do not need a library card to enter. So sharpen your pencils (or flex those typing fingers), and don’t wait for disaster to strike—submit your entry today! Full contest rules are available at madisonlib.org. See more details Toddler Time Toddler Time February 4, 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. See more details Storytime Storytime February 4, 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. See more details Kid 'n Tween Tuesday STEAM Kid 'n Tween Tuesday STEAM February 4, 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! See more details Dungeons & Dragons: Adventures Dungeons & Dragons: Adventures February 4, 2025 from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Calling all adventurers! Dive into a world of imagination, strategy, and camaraderie with our new Dungeons & Dragons program for adults. Whether you're a seasoned Dungeon Master or a curious beginner, this is your chance to embark on epic quests, battle fearsome foes, and shape your own story in the world’s greatest tabletop role-playing game. Led by an experienced Dungeon Master, each session will transport you to fantastical realms where the only limit is your creativity. New to D&D? No problem! We'll provide pre-made characters and guidance to get you started on your journey. Come solo or with friends to forge alliances and make memories that will last a lifetime. Details: When: 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Where: Madison Library District Community Room Who Should Attend: Adults ages 18+ who are ready to embark on thrilling adventures, solve mysteries, and conquer dungeons. Whether you're here to slay dragons, outwit traps, or simply have a great time with fellow adventurers, this program offers a welcoming environment for all players. Sharpen your swords, memorize your spells, and roll the dice—an unforgettable adventure awaits! For more information check out our webpage: MLD Adult Arena See more details After Dinner Storytime After Dinner Storytime February 4, 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. See more details • • • • • • • •	5 Books in Disguise Books in Disguise February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from Look for our displays throughout the library of books hiding in gift boxes. Each “disguise” will have a brief hint about its contents. Go ahead take a chance. Holy Bagumba! You may just find a new book bestie! See more details Old School Poetry Old School Poetry February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from Throughout the month, we’ll have a typewriter set up near our special collections cases for you to write a poem to your love, whoever or whatever that love may be. There will also be a submission box nearby if you’d like to share those poems. See more details "Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest "Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest February 5, 2025 Feeling inspired by life’s little disasters, or perhaps your imagination runs wild with the worst-case scenarios? Enter our Poetry/Verse Contest and share your creative take on this year’s theme: Terrible Things Could Happen to You! Inspired by our On The Same Page book pick, Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures. 🖋️ Who can enter? Anyone ages 8 and up! Categories: Tween (8-11) Teen (12-17) Adult (18+) 📅 Key Dates: Entries open: February 3, 2025 Entries close: February 24, 2025 🏆 Winners: One winner per category will be announced February 28, 2025, on Facebook and in our newsletter. Every participant will receive a small gift from the Library. Winners will get the prize! ✨ Guidelines: Up to 600 words, written in verse (poetry in any style is welcome). No violent or inappropriate content, please. Participants are allowed to submit up to 3 poems. Please send them together in the same document. Entries must be submitted as a PDF or Word document via email to programs@madisonlib.org with your name, library card number, email, , phone number, and entry title included in the email for the adult participants. Junior participants do not need a library card to enter. So sharpen your pencils (or flex those typing fingers), and don’t wait for disaster to strike—submit your entry today! Full contest rules are available at madisonlib.org. See more details Book Babies Book Babies February 5, 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. See more details Storytime Storytime February 5, 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. See more details Teen Action Council Teen Action Council February 5, 2025 from 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Select participants plan library activities for teens ages 12-18. See more details Creative Writing Club Creative Writing Club February 5, 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. See more details • • • • • • •	6 Books in Disguise Books in Disguise February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from Look for our displays throughout the library of books hiding in gift boxes. Each “disguise” will have a brief hint about its contents. Go ahead take a chance. Holy Bagumba! You may just find a new book bestie! See more details Old School Poetry Old School Poetry February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from Throughout the month, we’ll have a typewriter set up near our special collections cases for you to write a poem to your love, whoever or whatever that love may be. There will also be a submission box nearby if you’d like to share those poems. See more details "Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest "Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest February 6, 2025 Feeling inspired by life’s little disasters, or perhaps your imagination runs wild with the worst-case scenarios? Enter our Poetry/Verse Contest and share your creative take on this year’s theme: Terrible Things Could Happen to You! Inspired by our On The Same Page book pick, Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures. 🖋️ Who can enter? Anyone ages 8 and up! Categories: Tween (8-11) Teen (12-17) Adult (18+) 📅 Key Dates: Entries open: February 3, 2025 Entries close: February 24, 2025 🏆 Winners: One winner per category will be announced February 28, 2025, on Facebook and in our newsletter. Every participant will receive a small gift from the Library. Winners will get the prize! ✨ Guidelines: Up to 600 words, written in verse (poetry in any style is welcome). No violent or inappropriate content, please. Participants are allowed to submit up to 3 poems. Please send them together in the same document. Entries must be submitted as a PDF or Word document via email to programs@madisonlib.org with your name, library card number, email, , phone number, and entry title included in the email for the adult participants. Junior participants do not need a library card to enter. So sharpen your pencils (or flex those typing fingers), and don’t wait for disaster to strike—submit your entry today! Full contest rules are available at madisonlib.org. See more details Cook with a Book Cook with a Book February 6, 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 donuts from Flora and Ulysses The Illuminated Adventures by Kate DiCamillo! See more details Crafty Corner Crafty Corner February 6, 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. See more details • • • • •	7 Books in Disguise Books in Disguise February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from Look for our displays throughout the library of books hiding in gift boxes. Each “disguise” will have a brief hint about its contents. Go ahead take a chance. Holy Bagumba! You may just find a new book bestie! See more details Old School Poetry Old School Poetry February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from Throughout the month, we’ll have a typewriter set up near our special collections cases for you to write a poem to your love, whoever or whatever that love may be. There will also be a submission box nearby if you’d like to share those poems. See more details "Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest "Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest February 7, 2025 Feeling inspired by life’s little disasters, or perhaps your imagination runs wild with the worst-case scenarios? Enter our Poetry/Verse Contest and share your creative take on this year’s theme: Terrible Things Could Happen to You! Inspired by our On The Same Page book pick, Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures. 🖋️ Who can enter? Anyone ages 8 and up! Categories: Tween (8-11) Teen (12-17) Adult (18+) 📅 Key Dates: Entries open: February 3, 2025 Entries close: February 24, 2025 🏆 Winners: One winner per category will be announced February 28, 2025, on Facebook and in our newsletter. Every participant will receive a small gift from the Library. Winners will get the prize! ✨ Guidelines: Up to 600 words, written in verse (poetry in any style is welcome). No violent or inappropriate content, please. Participants are allowed to submit up to 3 poems. Please send them together in the same document. Entries must be submitted as a PDF or Word document via email to programs@madisonlib.org with your name, library card number, email, , phone number, and entry title included in the email for the adult participants. Junior participants do not need a library card to enter. So sharpen your pencils (or flex those typing fingers), and don’t wait for disaster to strike—submit your entry today! Full contest rules are available at madisonlib.org. See more details Free Family Friendly Films Free Family Friendly Films February 7, 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+. See more details On the Same Page: Dramatic Romance Readings On the Same Page: Dramatic Romance Readings February 7, 2025 from 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm We'll have a big stack of cheesy romance novels and will challenge participants to give the sappiest reading of their back covers. Silly? Absolutely. Fun? Most definitely. Of course, you don't have to give a reading to participate. You can just come and laugh. See more details • • • • •	8 Books in Disguise Books in Disguise February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from Look for our displays throughout the library of books hiding in gift boxes. Each “disguise” will have a brief hint about its contents. Go ahead take a chance. Holy Bagumba! You may just find a new book bestie! See more details Old School Poetry Old School Poetry February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from Throughout the month, we’ll have a typewriter set up near our special collections cases for you to write a poem to your love, whoever or whatever that love may be. There will also be a submission box nearby if you’d like to share those poems. See more details "Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest "Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest February 8, 2025 Feeling inspired by life’s little disasters, or perhaps your imagination runs wild with the worst-case scenarios? Enter our Poetry/Verse Contest and share your creative take on this year’s theme: Terrible Things Could Happen to You! Inspired by our On The Same Page book pick, Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures. 🖋️ Who can enter? Anyone ages 8 and up! Categories: Tween (8-11) Teen (12-17) Adult (18+) 📅 Key Dates: Entries open: February 3, 2025 Entries close: February 24, 2025 🏆 Winners: One winner per category will be announced February 28, 2025, on Facebook and in our newsletter. Every participant will receive a small gift from the Library. Winners will get the prize! ✨ Guidelines: Up to 600 words, written in verse (poetry in any style is welcome). No violent or inappropriate content, please. Participants are allowed to submit up to 3 poems. Please send them together in the same document. Entries must be submitted as a PDF or Word document via email to programs@madisonlib.org with your name, library card number, email, , phone number, and entry title included in the email for the adult participants. Junior participants do not need a library card to enter. So sharpen your pencils (or flex those typing fingers), and don’t wait for disaster to strike—submit your entry today! Full contest rules are available at madisonlib.org. See more details • • •
9 Books in Disguise Books in Disguise February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from Look for our displays throughout the library of books hiding in gift boxes. Each “disguise” will have a brief hint about its contents. Go ahead take a chance. Holy Bagumba! You may just find a new book bestie! See more details Old School Poetry Old School Poetry February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from Throughout the month, we’ll have a typewriter set up near our special collections cases for you to write a poem to your love, whoever or whatever that love may be. There will also be a submission box nearby if you’d like to share those poems. See more details "Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest "Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest February 9, 2025 Feeling inspired by life’s little disasters, or perhaps your imagination runs wild with the worst-case scenarios? Enter our Poetry/Verse Contest and share your creative take on this year’s theme: Terrible Things Could Happen to You! Inspired by our On The Same Page book pick, Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures. 🖋️ Who can enter? Anyone ages 8 and up! Categories: Tween (8-11) Teen (12-17) Adult (18+) 📅 Key Dates: Entries open: February 3, 2025 Entries close: February 24, 2025 🏆 Winners: One winner per category will be announced February 28, 2025, on Facebook and in our newsletter. Every participant will receive a small gift from the Library. Winners will get the prize! ✨ Guidelines: Up to 600 words, written in verse (poetry in any style is welcome). No violent or inappropriate content, please. Participants are allowed to submit up to 3 poems. Please send them together in the same document. Entries must be submitted as a PDF or Word document via email to programs@madisonlib.org with your name, library card number, email, , phone number, and entry title included in the email for the adult participants. Junior participants do not need a library card to enter. So sharpen your pencils (or flex those typing fingers), and don’t wait for disaster to strike—submit your entry today! Full contest rules are available at madisonlib.org. See more details • • •	10 Books in Disguise Books in Disguise February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from Look for our displays throughout the library of books hiding in gift boxes. Each “disguise” will have a brief hint about its contents. Go ahead take a chance. Holy Bagumba! You may just find a new book bestie! See more details Old School Poetry Old School Poetry February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from Throughout the month, we’ll have a typewriter set up near our special collections cases for you to write a poem to your love, whoever or whatever that love may be. There will also be a submission box nearby if you’d like to share those poems. See more details "Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest "Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest February 10, 2025 Feeling inspired by life’s little disasters, or perhaps your imagination runs wild with the worst-case scenarios? Enter our Poetry/Verse Contest and share your creative take on this year’s theme: Terrible Things Could Happen to You! Inspired by our On The Same Page book pick, Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures. 🖋️ Who can enter? Anyone ages 8 and up! Categories: Tween (8-11) Teen (12-17) Adult (18+) 📅 Key Dates: Entries open: February 3, 2025 Entries close: February 24, 2025 🏆 Winners: One winner per category will be announced February 28, 2025, on Facebook and in our newsletter. Every participant will receive a small gift from the Library. Winners will get the prize! ✨ Guidelines: Up to 600 words, written in verse (poetry in any style is welcome). No violent or inappropriate content, please. Participants are allowed to submit up to 3 poems. Please send them together in the same document. Entries must be submitted as a PDF or Word document via email to programs@madisonlib.org with your name, library card number, email, , phone number, and entry title included in the email for the adult participants. Junior participants do not need a library card to enter. So sharpen your pencils (or flex those typing fingers), and don’t wait for disaster to strike—submit your entry today! Full contest rules are available at madisonlib.org. See more details Toddler Time Toddler Time February 10, 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. See more details Spanish Storytime Spanish Storytime February 10, 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. See more details Game and Chess Club Game and Chess Club February 10, 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. See more details • • • • • •	11 Books in Disguise Books in Disguise February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from Look for our displays throughout the library of books hiding in gift boxes. Each “disguise” will have a brief hint about its contents. Go ahead take a chance. Holy Bagumba! You may just find a new book bestie! See more details Old School Poetry Old School Poetry February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from Throughout the month, we’ll have a typewriter set up near our special collections cases for you to write a poem to your love, whoever or whatever that love may be. There will also be a submission box nearby if you’d like to share those poems. See more details "Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest "Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest February 11, 2025 Feeling inspired by life’s little disasters, or perhaps your imagination runs wild with the worst-case scenarios? Enter our Poetry/Verse Contest and share your creative take on this year’s theme: Terrible Things Could Happen to You! Inspired by our On The Same Page book pick, Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures. 🖋️ Who can enter? Anyone ages 8 and up! Categories: Tween (8-11) Teen (12-17) Adult (18+) 📅 Key Dates: Entries open: February 3, 2025 Entries close: February 24, 2025 🏆 Winners: One winner per category will be announced February 28, 2025, on Facebook and in our newsletter. Every participant will receive a small gift from the Library. Winners will get the prize! ✨ Guidelines: Up to 600 words, written in verse (poetry in any style is welcome). No violent or inappropriate content, please. Participants are allowed to submit up to 3 poems. Please send them together in the same document. Entries must be submitted as a PDF or Word document via email to programs@madisonlib.org with your name, library card number, email, , phone number, and entry title included in the email for the adult participants. Junior participants do not need a library card to enter. So sharpen your pencils (or flex those typing fingers), and don’t wait for disaster to strike—submit your entry today! Full contest rules are available at madisonlib.org. See more details Toddler Time Toddler Time February 11, 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. See more details Storytime Storytime February 11, 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. See more details Kid 'n Tween Tuesday STEAM Kid 'n Tween Tuesday STEAM February 11, 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! See more details After Dinner Storytime After Dinner Storytime February 11, 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. See more details Madison Library Foundation Meeting Madison Library Foundation Meeting February 11, 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! See more details • • • • • • • •	12 Books in Disguise Books in Disguise February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from Look for our displays throughout the library of books hiding in gift boxes. Each “disguise” will have a brief hint about its contents. Go ahead take a chance. Holy Bagumba! You may just find a new book bestie! See more details Old School Poetry Old School Poetry February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from Throughout the month, we’ll have a typewriter set up near our special collections cases for you to write a poem to your love, whoever or whatever that love may be. There will also be a submission box nearby if you’d like to share those poems. See more details "Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest "Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest February 12, 2025 Feeling inspired by life’s little disasters, or perhaps your imagination runs wild with the worst-case scenarios? Enter our Poetry/Verse Contest and share your creative take on this year’s theme: Terrible Things Could Happen to You! Inspired by our On The Same Page book pick, Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures. 🖋️ Who can enter? Anyone ages 8 and up! Categories: Tween (8-11) Teen (12-17) Adult (18+) 📅 Key Dates: Entries open: February 3, 2025 Entries close: February 24, 2025 🏆 Winners: One winner per category will be announced February 28, 2025, on Facebook and in our newsletter. Every participant will receive a small gift from the Library. Winners will get the prize! ✨ Guidelines: Up to 600 words, written in verse (poetry in any style is welcome). No violent or inappropriate content, please. Participants are allowed to submit up to 3 poems. Please send them together in the same document. Entries must be submitted as a PDF or Word document via email to programs@madisonlib.org with your name, library card number, email, , phone number, and entry title included in the email for the adult participants. Junior participants do not need a library card to enter. So sharpen your pencils (or flex those typing fingers), and don’t wait for disaster to strike—submit your entry today! Full contest rules are available at madisonlib.org. See more details Book Babies Book Babies February 12, 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. See more details Storytime Storytime February 12, 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. See more details Young League of Writers Young League of Writers February 12, 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 "how to write emotion well" as we get to know our characters. For more information, go to www.madisonlib.org/teen-zone. See more details On the Same Page: Teribble Things Can Happen to You: Emergency Prep On the Same Page: Teribble Things Can Happen to You: Emergency Prep February 12, 2025 from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Asevery Incandesto fan knows, TerribleThings Can Happen to You! Join us tonight as Jennifer Porter, INL FireDepartment Deputy Chief of Operations, and Ben Porter, Shelley Fire Department,teach us how to deal with the horrors in your future. See more details • • • • • • •	13 Books in Disguise Books in Disguise February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from Look for our displays throughout the library of books hiding in gift boxes. Each “disguise” will have a brief hint about its contents. Go ahead take a chance. Holy Bagumba! You may just find a new book bestie! See more details Old School Poetry Old School Poetry February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from Throughout the month, we’ll have a typewriter set up near our special collections cases for you to write a poem to your love, whoever or whatever that love may be. There will also be a submission box nearby if you’d like to share those poems. See more details "Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest "Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest February 13, 2025 Feeling inspired by life’s little disasters, or perhaps your imagination runs wild with the worst-case scenarios? Enter our Poetry/Verse Contest and share your creative take on this year’s theme: Terrible Things Could Happen to You! Inspired by our On The Same Page book pick, Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures. 🖋️ Who can enter? Anyone ages 8 and up! Categories: Tween (8-11) Teen (12-17) Adult (18+) 📅 Key Dates: Entries open: February 3, 2025 Entries close: February 24, 2025 🏆 Winners: One winner per category will be announced February 28, 2025, on Facebook and in our newsletter. Every participant will receive a small gift from the Library. Winners will get the prize! ✨ Guidelines: Up to 600 words, written in verse (poetry in any style is welcome). No violent or inappropriate content, please. Participants are allowed to submit up to 3 poems. Please send them together in the same document. Entries must be submitted as a PDF or Word document via email to programs@madisonlib.org with your name, library card number, email, , phone number, and entry title included in the email for the adult participants. Junior participants do not need a library card to enter. So sharpen your pencils (or flex those typing fingers), and don’t wait for disaster to strike—submit your entry today! Full contest rules are available at madisonlib.org. See more details Manga & Animation Art Club for Teens Manga & Animation Art Club for Teens February 13, 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 practice animation with a bouncing ball! Email Gina @ gina.m@madisonlib.org for more information. See more details Combined Books for Boys & Great Reads for Girls Book Club ages 9-11 Combined Books for Boys & Great Reads for Girls Book Club ages 9-11 February 13, 2025 from 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm For boys and girls ages 8-11 with an accompanying adult. Please do not bring younger children. 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 Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventure by Kate DiCamillo. Copies of the book will be available at January's Tween Book Club parties or at the Circulation Desk after January 27th. Sign up for Books for Boys & Great Reads for Girls notifications here. See more details • • • • •	14 Books in Disguise Books in Disguise February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from Look for our displays throughout the library of books hiding in gift boxes. Each “disguise” will have a brief hint about its contents. Go ahead take a chance. Holy Bagumba! You may just find a new book bestie! See more details Old School Poetry Old School Poetry February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from Throughout the month, we’ll have a typewriter set up near our special collections cases for you to write a poem to your love, whoever or whatever that love may be. There will also be a submission box nearby if you’d like to share those poems. See more details "Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest "Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest February 14, 2025 Feeling inspired by life’s little disasters, or perhaps your imagination runs wild with the worst-case scenarios? Enter our Poetry/Verse Contest and share your creative take on this year’s theme: Terrible Things Could Happen to You! Inspired by our On The Same Page book pick, Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures. 🖋️ Who can enter? Anyone ages 8 and up! Categories: Tween (8-11) Teen (12-17) Adult (18+) 📅 Key Dates: Entries open: February 3, 2025 Entries close: February 24, 2025 🏆 Winners: One winner per category will be announced February 28, 2025, on Facebook and in our newsletter. Every participant will receive a small gift from the Library. Winners will get the prize! ✨ Guidelines: Up to 600 words, written in verse (poetry in any style is welcome). No violent or inappropriate content, please. Participants are allowed to submit up to 3 poems. Please send them together in the same document. Entries must be submitted as a PDF or Word document via email to programs@madisonlib.org with your name, library card number, email, , phone number, and entry title included in the email for the adult participants. Junior participants do not need a library card to enter. So sharpen your pencils (or flex those typing fingers), and don’t wait for disaster to strike—submit your entry today! Full contest rules are available at madisonlib.org. See more details Teen Dungeons & Dragons Teen Dungeons & Dragons February 14, 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/ See more details • • • •	15 Books in Disguise Books in Disguise February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from Look for our displays throughout the library of books hiding in gift boxes. Each “disguise” will have a brief hint about its contents. Go ahead take a chance. Holy Bagumba! You may just find a new book bestie! See more details Old School Poetry Old School Poetry February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from Throughout the month, we’ll have a typewriter set up near our special collections cases for you to write a poem to your love, whoever or whatever that love may be. There will also be a submission box nearby if you’d like to share those poems. See more details "Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest "Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest February 15, 2025 Feeling inspired by life’s little disasters, or perhaps your imagination runs wild with the worst-case scenarios? Enter our Poetry/Verse Contest and share your creative take on this year’s theme: Terrible Things Could Happen to You! Inspired by our On The Same Page book pick, Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures. 🖋️ Who can enter? Anyone ages 8 and up! Categories: Tween (8-11) Teen (12-17) Adult (18+) 📅 Key Dates: Entries open: February 3, 2025 Entries close: February 24, 2025 🏆 Winners: One winner per category will be announced February 28, 2025, on Facebook and in our newsletter. Every participant will receive a small gift from the Library. Winners will get the prize! ✨ Guidelines: Up to 600 words, written in verse (poetry in any style is welcome). No violent or inappropriate content, please. Participants are allowed to submit up to 3 poems. Please send them together in the same document. Entries must be submitted as a PDF or Word document via email to programs@madisonlib.org with your name, library card number, email, , phone number, and entry title included in the email for the adult participants. Junior participants do not need a library card to enter. So sharpen your pencils (or flex those typing fingers), and don’t wait for disaster to strike—submit your entry today! Full contest rules are available at madisonlib.org. 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16 Books in Disguise Books in Disguise February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from Look for our displays throughout the library of books hiding in gift boxes. Each “disguise” will have a brief hint about its contents. Go ahead take a chance. Holy Bagumba! You may just find a new book bestie! See more details Old School Poetry Old School Poetry February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from Throughout the month, we’ll have a typewriter set up near our special collections cases for you to write a poem to your love, whoever or whatever that love may be. There will also be a submission box nearby if you’d like to share those poems. See more details "Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest "Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest February 16, 2025 Feeling inspired by life’s little disasters, or perhaps your imagination runs wild with the worst-case scenarios? Enter our Poetry/Verse Contest and share your creative take on this year’s theme: Terrible Things Could Happen to You! Inspired by our On The Same Page book pick, Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures. 🖋️ Who can enter? Anyone ages 8 and up! Categories: Tween (8-11) Teen (12-17) Adult (18+) 📅 Key Dates: Entries open: February 3, 2025 Entries close: February 24, 2025 🏆 Winners: One winner per category will be announced February 28, 2025, on Facebook and in our newsletter. Every participant will receive a small gift from the Library. Winners will get the prize! ✨ Guidelines: Up to 600 words, written in verse (poetry in any style is welcome). No violent or inappropriate content, please. Participants are allowed to submit up to 3 poems. Please send them together in the same document. Entries must be submitted as a PDF or Word document via email to programs@madisonlib.org with your name, library card number, email, , phone number, and entry title included in the email for the adult participants. Junior participants do not need a library card to enter. So sharpen your pencils (or flex those typing fingers), and don’t wait for disaster to strike—submit your entry today! Full contest rules are available at madisonlib.org. See more details • • •	17 Books in Disguise Books in Disguise February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from Look for our displays throughout the library of books hiding in gift boxes. Each “disguise” will have a brief hint about its contents. Go ahead take a chance. Holy Bagumba! You may just find a new book bestie! See more details Old School Poetry Old School Poetry February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from Throughout the month, we’ll have a typewriter set up near our special collections cases for you to write a poem to your love, whoever or whatever that love may be. There will also be a submission box nearby if you’d like to share those poems. See more details "Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest "Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest February 17, 2025 Feeling inspired by life’s little disasters, or perhaps your imagination runs wild with the worst-case scenarios? Enter our Poetry/Verse Contest and share your creative take on this year’s theme: Terrible Things Could Happen to You! Inspired by our On The Same Page book pick, Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures. 🖋️ Who can enter? Anyone ages 8 and up! Categories: Tween (8-11) Teen (12-17) Adult (18+) 📅 Key Dates: Entries open: February 3, 2025 Entries close: February 24, 2025 🏆 Winners: One winner per category will be announced February 28, 2025, on Facebook and in our newsletter. Every participant will receive a small gift from the Library. Winners will get the prize! ✨ Guidelines: Up to 600 words, written in verse (poetry in any style is welcome). No violent or inappropriate content, please. Participants are allowed to submit up to 3 poems. Please send them together in the same document. Entries must be submitted as a PDF or Word document via email to programs@madisonlib.org with your name, library card number, email, , phone number, and entry title included in the email for the adult participants. Junior participants do not need a library card to enter. So sharpen your pencils (or flex those typing fingers), and don’t wait for disaster to strike—submit your entry today! Full contest rules are available at madisonlib.org. See more details Closed for Presidents' Day Closed for Presidents' Day February 17, 2025 See more details • • • •	18 Books in Disguise Books in Disguise February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from Look for our displays throughout the library of books hiding in gift boxes. Each “disguise” will have a brief hint about its contents. Go ahead take a chance. Holy Bagumba! You may just find a new book bestie! See more details Old School Poetry Old School Poetry February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from Throughout the month, we’ll have a typewriter set up near our special collections cases for you to write a poem to your love, whoever or whatever that love may be. There will also be a submission box nearby if you’d like to share those poems. See more details "Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest "Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest February 18, 2025 Feeling inspired by life’s little disasters, or perhaps your imagination runs wild with the worst-case scenarios? Enter our Poetry/Verse Contest and share your creative take on this year’s theme: Terrible Things Could Happen to You! Inspired by our On The Same Page book pick, Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures. 🖋️ Who can enter? Anyone ages 8 and up! Categories: Tween (8-11) Teen (12-17) Adult (18+) 📅 Key Dates: Entries open: February 3, 2025 Entries close: February 24, 2025 🏆 Winners: One winner per category will be announced February 28, 2025, on Facebook and in our newsletter. Every participant will receive a small gift from the Library. Winners will get the prize! ✨ Guidelines: Up to 600 words, written in verse (poetry in any style is welcome). No violent or inappropriate content, please. Participants are allowed to submit up to 3 poems. Please send them together in the same document. Entries must be submitted as a PDF or Word document via email to programs@madisonlib.org with your name, library card number, email, , phone number, and entry title included in the email for the adult participants. Junior participants do not need a library card to enter. So sharpen your pencils (or flex those typing fingers), and don’t wait for disaster to strike—submit your entry today! Full contest rules are available at madisonlib.org. See more details Toddler Time Toddler Time February 18, 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. See more details Storytime Storytime February 18, 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. See more details Kid 'n Tween Tuesday STEAM Kid 'n Tween Tuesday STEAM February 18, 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! See more details Dungeons & Dragons: Adventures Dungeons & Dragons: Adventures February 18, 2025 from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Calling all adventurers! Dive into a world of imagination, strategy, and camaraderie with our new Dungeons & Dragons program for adults. Whether you're a seasoned Dungeon Master or a curious beginner, this is your chance to embark on epic quests, battle fearsome foes, and shape your own story in the world’s greatest tabletop role-playing game. Led by an experienced Dungeon Master, each session will transport you to fantastical realms where the only limit is your creativity. New to D&D? No problem! We'll provide pre-made characters and guidance to get you started on your journey. Come solo or with friends to forge alliances and make memories that will last a lifetime. Details: When: 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Where: Madison Library District Community Room Who Should Attend: Adults ages 18+ who are ready to embark on thrilling adventures, solve mysteries, and conquer dungeons. Whether you're here to slay dragons, outwit traps, or simply have a great time with fellow adventurers, this program offers a welcoming environment for all players. Sharpen your swords, memorize your spells, and roll the dice—an unforgettable adventure awaits! For more information check out our webpage: MLD Adult Arena See more details After Dinner Storytime After Dinner Storytime February 18, 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. See more details • • • • • • • •	19 Books in Disguise Books in Disguise February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from Look for our displays throughout the library of books hiding in gift boxes. Each “disguise” will have a brief hint about its contents. Go ahead take a chance. Holy Bagumba! You may just find a new book bestie! See more details Old School Poetry Old School Poetry February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from Throughout the month, we’ll have a typewriter set up near our special collections cases for you to write a poem to your love, whoever or whatever that love may be. There will also be a submission box nearby if you’d like to share those poems. See more details "Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest "Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest February 19, 2025 Feeling inspired by life’s little disasters, or perhaps your imagination runs wild with the worst-case scenarios? Enter our Poetry/Verse Contest and share your creative take on this year’s theme: Terrible Things Could Happen to You! Inspired by our On The Same Page book pick, Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures. 🖋️ Who can enter? Anyone ages 8 and up! Categories: Tween (8-11) Teen (12-17) Adult (18+) 📅 Key Dates: Entries open: February 3, 2025 Entries close: February 24, 2025 🏆 Winners: One winner per category will be announced February 28, 2025, on Facebook and in our newsletter. Every participant will receive a small gift from the Library. Winners will get the prize! ✨ Guidelines: Up to 600 words, written in verse (poetry in any style is welcome). No violent or inappropriate content, please. Participants are allowed to submit up to 3 poems. Please send them together in the same document. Entries must be submitted as a PDF or Word document via email to programs@madisonlib.org with your name, library card number, email, , phone number, and entry title included in the email for the adult participants. Junior participants do not need a library card to enter. So sharpen your pencils (or flex those typing fingers), and don’t wait for disaster to strike—submit your entry today! Full contest rules are available at madisonlib.org. See more details Book Babies Book Babies February 19, 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. See more details Storytime Storytime February 19, 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. See more details Teen LEGO club Teen LEGO club February 19, 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 create super hero LEGO scenes! See more details Creative Writing Club Creative Writing Club February 19, 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. See more details • • • • • • •	20 Books in Disguise Books in Disguise February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from Look for our displays throughout the library of books hiding in gift boxes. Each “disguise” will have a brief hint about its contents. Go ahead take a chance. Holy Bagumba! You may just find a new book bestie! See more details Old School Poetry Old School Poetry February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from Throughout the month, we’ll have a typewriter set up near our special collections cases for you to write a poem to your love, whoever or whatever that love may be. There will also be a submission box nearby if you’d like to share those poems. See more details "Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest "Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest February 20, 2025 Feeling inspired by life’s little disasters, or perhaps your imagination runs wild with the worst-case scenarios? Enter our Poetry/Verse Contest and share your creative take on this year’s theme: Terrible Things Could Happen to You! Inspired by our On The Same Page book pick, Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures. 🖋️ Who can enter? Anyone ages 8 and up! Categories: Tween (8-11) Teen (12-17) Adult (18+) 📅 Key Dates: Entries open: February 3, 2025 Entries close: February 24, 2025 🏆 Winners: One winner per category will be announced February 28, 2025, on Facebook and in our newsletter. Every participant will receive a small gift from the Library. Winners will get the prize! ✨ Guidelines: Up to 600 words, written in verse (poetry in any style is welcome). No violent or inappropriate content, please. Participants are allowed to submit up to 3 poems. Please send them together in the same document. Entries must be submitted as a PDF or Word document via email to programs@madisonlib.org with your name, library card number, email, , phone number, and entry title included in the email for the adult participants. Junior participants do not need a library card to enter. So sharpen your pencils (or flex those typing fingers), and don’t wait for disaster to strike—submit your entry today! Full contest rules are available at madisonlib.org. See more details Teen Anime Club Teen Anime Club February 20, 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 activity, we will watch TONIKAWA: Over The Moon For You! Email Gina @ gina.m@madisonlib.org for more information. See more details • • • •	21 Books in Disguise Books in Disguise February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from Look for our displays throughout the library of books hiding in gift boxes. Each “disguise” will have a brief hint about its contents. Go ahead take a chance. Holy Bagumba! You may just find a new book bestie! See more details Old School Poetry Old School Poetry February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from Throughout the month, we’ll have a typewriter set up near our special collections cases for you to write a poem to your love, whoever or whatever that love may be. There will also be a submission box nearby if you’d like to share those poems. See more details "Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest "Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest February 21, 2025 Feeling inspired by life’s little disasters, or perhaps your imagination runs wild with the worst-case scenarios? Enter our Poetry/Verse Contest and share your creative take on this year’s theme: Terrible Things Could Happen to You! Inspired by our On The Same Page book pick, Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures. 🖋️ Who can enter? Anyone ages 8 and up! Categories: Tween (8-11) Teen (12-17) Adult (18+) 📅 Key Dates: Entries open: February 3, 2025 Entries close: February 24, 2025 🏆 Winners: One winner per category will be announced February 28, 2025, on Facebook and in our newsletter. Every participant will receive a small gift from the Library. Winners will get the prize! ✨ Guidelines: Up to 600 words, written in verse (poetry in any style is welcome). No violent or inappropriate content, please. Participants are allowed to submit up to 3 poems. Please send them together in the same document. Entries must be submitted as a PDF or Word document via email to programs@madisonlib.org with your name, library card number, email, , phone number, and entry title included in the email for the adult participants. Junior participants do not need a library card to enter. So sharpen your pencils (or flex those typing fingers), and don’t wait for disaster to strike—submit your entry today! Full contest rules are available at madisonlib.org. See more details Free Family Friendly Films Free Family Friendly Films February 21, 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+. See more details On the Same Page/Adult Makers: Illustration On the Same Page/Adult Makers: Illustration February 21, 2025 from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Tonight,we’ll talk about and try our hand at illustrating and visually developing acharacter. Have a story and character in mind that you’d like to illuminate. Leave the kids at home tonight for an evening of grownup creativity and socializing. See more details • • • • •	22 Books in Disguise Books in Disguise February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from Look for our displays throughout the library of books hiding in gift boxes. Each “disguise” will have a brief hint about its contents. Go ahead take a chance. Holy Bagumba! You may just find a new book bestie! See more details Old School Poetry Old School Poetry February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from Throughout the month, we’ll have a typewriter set up near our special collections cases for you to write a poem to your love, whoever or whatever that love may be. There will also be a submission box nearby if you’d like to share those poems. See more details "Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest "Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest February 22, 2025 Feeling inspired by life’s little disasters, or perhaps your imagination runs wild with the worst-case scenarios? Enter our Poetry/Verse Contest and share your creative take on this year’s theme: Terrible Things Could Happen to You! Inspired by our On The Same Page book pick, Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures. 🖋️ Who can enter? Anyone ages 8 and up! Categories: Tween (8-11) Teen (12-17) Adult (18+) 📅 Key Dates: Entries open: February 3, 2025 Entries close: February 24, 2025 🏆 Winners: One winner per category will be announced February 28, 2025, on Facebook and in our newsletter. Every participant will receive a small gift from the Library. Winners will get the prize! ✨ Guidelines: Up to 600 words, written in verse (poetry in any style is welcome). No violent or inappropriate content, please. Participants are allowed to submit up to 3 poems. Please send them together in the same document. Entries must be submitted as a PDF or Word document via email to programs@madisonlib.org with your name, library card number, email, , phone number, and entry title included in the email for the adult participants. Junior participants do not need a library card to enter. So sharpen your pencils (or flex those typing fingers), and don’t wait for disaster to strike—submit your entry today! Full contest rules are available at madisonlib.org. See more details • • •
23 Books in Disguise Books in Disguise February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from Look for our displays throughout the library of books hiding in gift boxes. Each “disguise” will have a brief hint about its contents. Go ahead take a chance. Holy Bagumba! You may just find a new book bestie! See more details Old School Poetry Old School Poetry February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from Throughout the month, we’ll have a typewriter set up near our special collections cases for you to write a poem to your love, whoever or whatever that love may be. There will also be a submission box nearby if you’d like to share those poems. See more details "Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest "Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest February 23, 2025 Feeling inspired by life’s little disasters, or perhaps your imagination runs wild with the worst-case scenarios? Enter our Poetry/Verse Contest and share your creative take on this year’s theme: Terrible Things Could Happen to You! Inspired by our On The Same Page book pick, Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures. 🖋️ Who can enter? Anyone ages 8 and up! Categories: Tween (8-11) Teen (12-17) Adult (18+) 📅 Key Dates: Entries open: February 3, 2025 Entries close: February 24, 2025 🏆 Winners: One winner per category will be announced February 28, 2025, on Facebook and in our newsletter. Every participant will receive a small gift from the Library. Winners will get the prize! ✨ Guidelines: Up to 600 words, written in verse (poetry in any style is welcome). No violent or inappropriate content, please. Participants are allowed to submit up to 3 poems. Please send them together in the same document. Entries must be submitted as a PDF or Word document via email to programs@madisonlib.org with your name, library card number, email, , phone number, and entry title included in the email for the adult participants. Junior participants do not need a library card to enter. So sharpen your pencils (or flex those typing fingers), and don’t wait for disaster to strike—submit your entry today! Full contest rules are available at madisonlib.org. See more details • • •	24 Books in Disguise Books in Disguise February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from Look for our displays throughout the library of books hiding in gift boxes. Each “disguise” will have a brief hint about its contents. Go ahead take a chance. Holy Bagumba! You may just find a new book bestie! See more details Old School Poetry Old School Poetry February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from Throughout the month, we’ll have a typewriter set up near our special collections cases for you to write a poem to your love, whoever or whatever that love may be. There will also be a submission box nearby if you’d like to share those poems. See more details "Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest "Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest February 24, 2025 Feeling inspired by life’s little disasters, or perhaps your imagination runs wild with the worst-case scenarios? Enter our Poetry/Verse Contest and share your creative take on this year’s theme: Terrible Things Could Happen to You! Inspired by our On The Same Page book pick, Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures. 🖋️ Who can enter? Anyone ages 8 and up! Categories: Tween (8-11) Teen (12-17) Adult (18+) 📅 Key Dates: Entries open: February 3, 2025 Entries close: February 24, 2025 🏆 Winners: One winner per category will be announced February 28, 2025, on Facebook and in our newsletter. Every participant will receive a small gift from the Library. Winners will get the prize! ✨ Guidelines: Up to 600 words, written in verse (poetry in any style is welcome). No violent or inappropriate content, please. Participants are allowed to submit up to 3 poems. Please send them together in the same document. Entries must be submitted as a PDF or Word document via email to programs@madisonlib.org with your name, library card number, email, , phone number, and entry title included in the email for the adult participants. Junior participants do not need a library card to enter. So sharpen your pencils (or flex those typing fingers), and don’t wait for disaster to strike—submit your entry today! Full contest rules are available at madisonlib.org. See more details Toddler Time Toddler Time February 24, 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. See more details Spanish Storytime Spanish Storytime February 24, 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. See more details Open Chess Tournament Open Chess Tournament February 24, 2025 from 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm For tweens and teens ages 9- 18 It's a Chess Tournament for all levels! Try your skills against players in your own level category for sweet prizes! This tournament will be monitored by our own chess and game master, Nick Allison and will follow the Swiss rules of double elimination. Spectators are welcome, so bring your family and friends! Please enter through the Community Room door. See more details • • • • • •	25 Books in Disguise Books in Disguise February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from Look for our displays throughout the library of books hiding in gift boxes. Each “disguise” will have a brief hint about its contents. Go ahead take a chance. Holy Bagumba! You may just find a new book bestie! See more details Old School Poetry Old School Poetry February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from Throughout the month, we’ll have a typewriter set up near our special collections cases for you to write a poem to your love, whoever or whatever that love may be. There will also be a submission box nearby if you’d like to share those poems. See more details Toddler Time Toddler Time February 25, 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. See more details Storytime Storytime February 25, 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. See more details Kid 'n Tween Tuesday STEAM Kid 'n Tween Tuesday STEAM February 25, 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! See more details After Dinner Storytime After Dinner Storytime February 25, 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. See more details • • • • • •	26 Books in Disguise Books in Disguise February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from Look for our displays throughout the library of books hiding in gift boxes. Each “disguise” will have a brief hint about its contents. Go ahead take a chance. Holy Bagumba! You may just find a new book bestie! See more details Old School Poetry Old School Poetry February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from Throughout the month, we’ll have a typewriter set up near our special collections cases for you to write a poem to your love, whoever or whatever that love may be. There will also be a submission box nearby if you’d like to share those poems. See more details Book Babies Book Babies February 26, 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. See more details Storytime Storytime February 26, 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. See more details Library Board Meeting Library Board Meeting February 26, 2025 from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Community Room See more details • • • • •	27 Books in Disguise Books in Disguise February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from Look for our displays throughout the library of books hiding in gift boxes. Each “disguise” will have a brief hint about its contents. Go ahead take a chance. Holy Bagumba! You may just find a new book bestie! See more details Old School Poetry Old School Poetry February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from Throughout the month, we’ll have a typewriter set up near our special collections cases for you to write a poem to your love, whoever or whatever that love may be. There will also be a submission box nearby if you’d like to share those poems. See more details Teen Craft ages 12-18 Teen Craft ages 12-18 February 27, 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 create Comic Book Canvas art! See more details Take a Break Book Club: Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures Take a Break Book Club: Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures February 27, 2025 from 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm It begins, as the best superhero stories do, with a tragic accident that has unexpected consequences. The squirrel never saw the vacuum cleaner coming, but self-described cynic Flora Belle Buckman, who has read every issue of the comic book Terrible Things Can Happen to You!, is the just the right person to step in and save him. What neither can predict is that Ulysses (the squirrel) has been born anew, with powers of strength, flight, and misspelled poetry—and that Flora will be changed too, as she discovers the possibility of hope and the promise of a capacious heart. See more details • • • •	28 Books in Disguise Books in Disguise February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from Look for our displays throughout the library of books hiding in gift boxes. Each “disguise” will have a brief hint about its contents. Go ahead take a chance. Holy Bagumba! You may just find a new book bestie! See more details Old School Poetry Old School Poetry February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from Throughout the month, we’ll have a typewriter set up near our special collections cases for you to write a poem to your love, whoever or whatever that love may be. There will also be a submission box nearby if you’d like to share those poems. See more details Teen Dungeons & Dragons Teen Dungeons & Dragons February 28, 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/ See more details On the Same Page: The Science of Superheroes On the Same Page: The Science of Superheroes February 28, 2025 from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Howdo they do that? Well, they’re superheroes. But how do they do that? Cometonight and make sense of it all. We’ll have interactive stations where you cantry out some of the science principles involved; then at 7:00, BYUI’s BrianPyper, the funnest physicist you’ll meet, will give a keynote with lots ofaudience participation. It will be an evening of learning and fun that youwon’t soon forget! 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Programs for All Ages

JUNE 3 through JULY 27

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Program may not be repeated! Only 1 set of prizes per person per summer.NO PRIZES will be given after Saturday, JULY 27, 2024.

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NO PRIZES AFTER JULY 27

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Beanstack Login

Learn How to Use Beanstack!

Beanstack Login

An easy place to keep all your family’s reading progress together! No More worries about lost paper logs!

Events Calendar

February 2025

Reading Resources

Thank You to Our Summer Reading Sponsors

Regular Hours of Operation

Closures in 2025

Address

Contact Us

Madison Library District

About us

Board of Trustees

Library Staff

Library Policies

Employment

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Program may not be repeated! Only 1 set of prizes per person per summer.
NO PRIZES will be given after Saturday, JULY 27, 2024.