Teen Activities April 18-30th

Teen Activities April 18-30th

by | Apr 15, 2021 | Blog, Teen Zone | 0 comments

Teen Activities April 18-30th

Teen Anime Club: My Hero Academia Season 5

Monday, April 19th at 4:30 p.m. in the Community Room.

This month, we’ll watch and chat about the new episodes in My Hero Academia Season 5.

Teen action council have a say in what goes on at the library for teens

Madison BiblioManiacs: Historical Fiction

Monday April 26th, 4:30-5:30 pm in the Community Room.

Check out some historical fiction, join our month-long Discord chat, and then meet up for treats and discussion.

Join our Discord Server

Teen Dungeons and Dragons

Adventures in Bywater

Our monthly D&D one-offs take place in the town of Bywater. Bywater rarely sees travelers of any sort, but the valley offers plenty of adventure to the Daring and Bold. From the Kobold Caverns in the South, to the Troll filled mountains of the east. Those ready to seek their fortune may well enough find it in Bywater.

Sign up or RSVP for this month’s session of Teen Dungeons and Dragons! We’re playing Wednesday, April 28th at 4:00 p.m. in the Community Room. You can join us for fun tidbits and discussion during the month via Discord.

Learn More
Join our Discord Server

Kid + Tween STEAM: Halley’s Comet Catcher

by | January 24, 2022 | Blog, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 2 Comments

Make a fun comet catcher! Materials needed: Foil, folded Square piece of paper - origami size in the kit Yarn Model magic 
Read More

Closed for New Years

by | December 30, 2021 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

The library will be closed Friday, December 31st, and Saturday, January 1st, for the New Year holiday. Not items will be due and the book drop will remain open. Have a safe and fun New Year and we will see you all in 2022!
Read More

Closed for Christmas

by | December 23, 2021 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

The library will be closed Friday December 24th until Monday December 27th for the Christmas holiday. No items will be due and the book drop will remain open. Happy holidays!  
Read More

DECEMBER Activities

by | November 30, 2021 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

TEEN ACTION COUNCILMeet with other teens to plan and decide on library activities. Wednesday, December 1st from 4-5:30pm in the Community Room. For ages 12-18.   SNOW MUCH FUN: CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZASanta is coming to the library! Celebrate the upcoming holidays...
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Closed for Thanksgiving

by | November 23, 2021 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

The library will be closing early on Wednesday, November 24th, at 5pm. The library will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday from November 25th - 27th.  No items will be due and the book drop will remain open. Have a happy Thanksgiving!   
Read More

Kid + Tween STEAM: Pigpen Cipher

by | November 16, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Can you stump your friends and family with the ciphers you create? Gather the materials below and follow the instructions to find out how!  Cipher papers (images coming soon) 2 Brads
Read More

NOVEMBER 16th-30th Teen Activities

by | November 16, 2021 | Blog, Teen Zone, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

GAME & CHESS CLUB  Come learn the game of chess, plus other fun games!Every Monday from 4:30-5:30pm in the Community Room. For ages 9-18.   YOUNG LEAGUE OF WRITERSFor November, teens will get together to discuss poetry and verse with local author, Josh Allen....
Read More

Closed for Veteran’s Day

by | November 10, 2021 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

The library will be closed Thursday November 11 in observance of Veteran's Day. No items will be due and the book drop will remain open. 
Read More

Kid + Tween STEAM: Pom Pom Poppers!

by | November 2, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Have lots of POPPING fun with this Pom-Pom Popper! The kit includes: Paper clips Balloons Rubber bands Launch material Directions: 1 - Cut the bottom off of the paper cup.2 - Tie a knot at the open end of the balloon.3 - Cut the top 1/2 inch of the balloon off,...
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NOVEMBER 1st-15th Teen Activities

by | November 1, 2021 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Parties, Teen Zone, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

GAME & CHESS CLUB  Come learn the game of chess, plus other fun games!Every Monday from 4:30-5:30pm in the Community Room. For ages 9-18.   TEEN ACTION COUNCIL Meet with other teens to discuss the activities that the library has.  Wednesday November 3rd from...
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Late March Teen Activities

Late March Teen Activities

by | Mar 8, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 comments

Late March Teen Activities

Teen Anime Club: My Hero Academia movie 

Monday, March 15 at 4:30 p.m. in the Community Room.

 

Teen action council have a say in what goes on at the library for teens

Teen Take N’ Go: Mosaic Stash Box

Our second teen craft take n’ go kit for March will be mosaic stash boxes, available starting Thursday, March 18th. Instructions will be available on our website and our YouTube channel.
Go to our YouTube channel

Madison BiblioManiacs: Manga and Graphic Novels

Monday March 22nd, 4:30-5:30 pm in the Community Room.

Grab a graphic novel or manga, join our month-long Discord chat, and then meet up for a Manga Mash with Asian treats.

Join our Discord Server

Madison BiblioManiacs: Manga and Graphic Novels

Adventures in Bywater

Our monthly D&D one-offs take place in the town of Bywater. Bywater rarely sees travelers of any sort, but the valley offers plenty of adventure to the Daring and Bold. From the Kobold Caverns in the South, to the Troll filled mountains of the east. Those ready to seek their fortune may well enough find it in Bywater.

Sign up or RSVP for this month’s session of Teen Dungeons and Dragons! We’re playing Wednesday, March 24th at 4:00 p.m. via Zoom. You can join us for fun tidbits and discussion during the month via Discord.

Learn More
Join our Discord Server

Kid + Tween STEAM: Halley’s Comet Catcher

by | January 24, 2022 | Blog, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Make a fun comet catcher! Materials needed: Foil, folded Square piece of paper - origami size in the kit Yarn Model magic 
Read More

Closed for New Years

by | December 30, 2021 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

The library will be closed Friday, December 31st, and Saturday, January 1st, for the New Year holiday. Not items will be due and the book drop will remain open. Have a safe and fun New Year and we will see you all in 2022!
Read More

Closed for Christmas

by | December 23, 2021 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

The library will be closed Friday December 24th until Monday December 27th for the Christmas holiday. No items will be due and the book drop will remain open. Happy holidays!  
Read More

DECEMBER Activities

by | November 30, 2021 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

TEEN ACTION COUNCILMeet with other teens to plan and decide on library activities. Wednesday, December 1st from 4-5:30pm in the Community Room. For ages 12-18.   SNOW MUCH FUN: CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZASanta is coming to the library! Celebrate the upcoming holidays...
Read More

Closed for Thanksgiving

by | November 23, 2021 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

The library will be closing early on Wednesday, November 24th, at 5pm. The library will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday from November 25th - 27th.  No items will be due and the book drop will remain open. Have a happy Thanksgiving!   
Read More

Kid + Tween STEAM: Pigpen Cipher

by | November 16, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Can you stump your friends and family with the ciphers you create? Gather the materials below and follow the instructions to find out how!  Cipher papers (images coming soon) 2 Brads
Read More

NOVEMBER 16th-30th Teen Activities

by | November 16, 2021 | Blog, Teen Zone, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

GAME & CHESS CLUB  Come learn the game of chess, plus other fun games!Every Monday from 4:30-5:30pm in the Community Room. For ages 9-18.   YOUNG LEAGUE OF WRITERSFor November, teens will get together to discuss poetry and verse with local author, Josh Allen....
Read More

Closed for Veteran’s Day

by | November 10, 2021 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

The library will be closed Thursday November 11 in observance of Veteran's Day. No items will be due and the book drop will remain open. 
Read More

Kid + Tween STEAM: Pom Pom Poppers!

by | November 2, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Have lots of POPPING fun with this Pom-Pom Popper! The kit includes: Paper clips Balloons Rubber bands Launch material Directions: 1 - Cut the bottom off of the paper cup.2 - Tie a knot at the open end of the balloon.3 - Cut the top 1/2 inch of the balloon off,...
Read More

NOVEMBER 1st-15th Teen Activities

by | November 1, 2021 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Parties, Teen Zone, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

GAME & CHESS CLUB  Come learn the game of chess, plus other fun games!Every Monday from 4:30-5:30pm in the Community Room. For ages 9-18.   TEEN ACTION COUNCIL Meet with other teens to discuss the activities that the library has.  Wednesday November 3rd from...
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February Books for Boys

February Books for Boys

by | Jan 28, 2021 | Blog, Tween Scene | 0 comments

February Books for Boys

This month we will be reading Riding Freedom by Pam Muñoz Ryan. We will meet via Zoom.

For boys ages 8-11 and accompanying adult. It’s a party about a book! Play games, make a cool craft, and eat a tasty snack.

Request a Zoom Invitation
Learn more about Books for Boys

Kid + Tween STEAM: Halley’s Comet Catcher

by | January 24, 2022 | Blog, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Make a fun comet catcher! Materials needed: Foil, folded Square piece of paper - origami size in the kit Yarn Model magic 
Read More

Closed for New Years

by | December 30, 2021 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

The library will be closed Friday, December 31st, and Saturday, January 1st, for the New Year holiday. Not items will be due and the book drop will remain open. Have a safe and fun New Year and we will see you all in 2022!
Read More

Closed for Christmas

by | December 23, 2021 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

The library will be closed Friday December 24th until Monday December 27th for the Christmas holiday. No items will be due and the book drop will remain open. Happy holidays!  
Read More

DECEMBER Activities

by | November 30, 2021 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

TEEN ACTION COUNCILMeet with other teens to plan and decide on library activities. Wednesday, December 1st from 4-5:30pm in the Community Room. For ages 12-18.   SNOW MUCH FUN: CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZASanta is coming to the library! Celebrate the upcoming holidays...
Read More

Closed for Thanksgiving

by | November 23, 2021 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

The library will be closing early on Wednesday, November 24th, at 5pm. The library will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday from November 25th - 27th.  No items will be due and the book drop will remain open. Have a happy Thanksgiving!   
Read More

Kid + Tween STEAM: Pigpen Cipher

by | November 16, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Can you stump your friends and family with the ciphers you create? Gather the materials below and follow the instructions to find out how!  Cipher papers (images coming soon) 2 Brads
Read More

Closed for Veteran’s Day

by | November 10, 2021 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

The library will be closed Thursday November 11 in observance of Veteran's Day. No items will be due and the book drop will remain open. 
Read More

Kid + Tween STEAM: Pom Pom Poppers!

by | November 2, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Have lots of POPPING fun with this Pom-Pom Popper! The kit includes: Paper clips Balloons Rubber bands Launch material Directions: 1 - Cut the bottom off of the paper cup.2 - Tie a knot at the open end of the balloon.3 - Cut the top 1/2 inch of the balloon off,...
Read More

NOVEMBER Kid + Tween Activities

by | October 29, 2021 | Blog, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene | 0 Comments

 FAMILY FRIENDLY FILM NIGHTS ARE BACK! Madison Library District is bringing FAMILY FRIENDLY FILM NIGHT back! Every Tuesday @ 4pm in the Community Room. SCHEDULE:November 2nd: The Lego MovieNovember 9th: Paw Patrol: The MovieNovember 16th: PaddingtonNovember 23rd:...
Read More

Kid + Tween STEAM: Catapult!

by | October 19, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

LOOK OUT!  This awesome catapult will send things FLYING. Here is what you will need to put this together:   10 pencils  Spoon 16 rubber bands Soft launching materials (pom-poms, marshmallows, etc)
Read More

Books for Boys in November

Books for Boys in November

by | Nov 2, 2020 | Blog, Tween Scene | 0 comments

Books for Boys in November

This month we will be reading Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson. We will meet via Zoom.

For boys ages 8-11 and accompanying adult. It’s a party about a book! Play games, make a cool craft, and eat a tasty snack.

Request a Zoom Invitation
Learn more about Books for Boys

Kid + Tween STEAM: Halley’s Comet Catcher

by | January 24, 2022 | Blog, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Make a fun comet catcher! Materials needed: Foil, folded Square piece of paper - origami size in the kit Yarn Model magic 
Read More

Closed for New Years

by | December 30, 2021 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

The library will be closed Friday, December 31st, and Saturday, January 1st, for the New Year holiday. Not items will be due and the book drop will remain open. Have a safe and fun New Year and we will see you all in 2022!
Read More

Closed for Christmas

by | December 23, 2021 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

The library will be closed Friday December 24th until Monday December 27th for the Christmas holiday. No items will be due and the book drop will remain open. Happy holidays!  
Read More

DECEMBER Activities

by | November 30, 2021 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

TEEN ACTION COUNCILMeet with other teens to plan and decide on library activities. Wednesday, December 1st from 4-5:30pm in the Community Room. For ages 12-18.   SNOW MUCH FUN: CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZASanta is coming to the library! Celebrate the upcoming holidays...
Read More

Closed for Thanksgiving

by | November 23, 2021 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

The library will be closing early on Wednesday, November 24th, at 5pm. The library will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday from November 25th - 27th.  No items will be due and the book drop will remain open. Have a happy Thanksgiving!   
Read More

Kid + Tween STEAM: Pigpen Cipher

by | November 16, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Can you stump your friends and family with the ciphers you create? Gather the materials below and follow the instructions to find out how!  Cipher papers (images coming soon) 2 Brads
Read More

Closed for Veteran’s Day

by | November 10, 2021 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

The library will be closed Thursday November 11 in observance of Veteran's Day. No items will be due and the book drop will remain open. 
Read More

Kid + Tween STEAM: Pom Pom Poppers!

by | November 2, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Have lots of POPPING fun with this Pom-Pom Popper! The kit includes: Paper clips Balloons Rubber bands Launch material Directions: 1 - Cut the bottom off of the paper cup.2 - Tie a knot at the open end of the balloon.3 - Cut the top 1/2 inch of the balloon off,...
Read More

NOVEMBER Kid + Tween Activities

by | October 29, 2021 | Blog, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene | 0 Comments

 FAMILY FRIENDLY FILM NIGHTS ARE BACK! Madison Library District is bringing FAMILY FRIENDLY FILM NIGHT back! Every Tuesday @ 4pm in the Community Room. SCHEDULE:November 2nd: The Lego MovieNovember 9th: Paw Patrol: The MovieNovember 16th: PaddingtonNovember 23rd:...
Read More

Kid + Tween STEAM: Catapult!

by | October 19, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

LOOK OUT!  This awesome catapult will send things FLYING. Here is what you will need to put this together:   10 pencils  Spoon 16 rubber bands Soft launching materials (pom-poms, marshmallows, etc)
Read More

November Mother Daughter Book Club

November Mother Daughter Book Club

by | Oct 22, 2020 | Blog, Tween Scene | 0 comments

November Mother Daughter Book Club

This month we will be reading Flora and Ulysses by Kate DiCamillo. We will meet via Zoom.

For girls ages 8-11 and accompanying adult. It’s a party about a book! Play games, make a cool craft, and eat a tasty snack.

Request a Zoom Invitation
Learn more about Mother Daughter Book Club

Kid + Tween STEAM: Halley’s Comet Catcher

by | January 24, 2022 | Blog, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Make a fun comet catcher! Materials needed: Foil, folded Square piece of paper - origami size in the kit Yarn Model magic 
Read More

Closed for New Years

by | December 30, 2021 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

The library will be closed Friday, December 31st, and Saturday, January 1st, for the New Year holiday. Not items will be due and the book drop will remain open. Have a safe and fun New Year and we will see you all in 2022!
Read More

Closed for Christmas

by | December 23, 2021 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

The library will be closed Friday December 24th until Monday December 27th for the Christmas holiday. No items will be due and the book drop will remain open. Happy holidays!  
Read More

DECEMBER Activities

by | November 30, 2021 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

TEEN ACTION COUNCILMeet with other teens to plan and decide on library activities. Wednesday, December 1st from 4-5:30pm in the Community Room. For ages 12-18.   SNOW MUCH FUN: CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZASanta is coming to the library! Celebrate the upcoming holidays...
Read More

Closed for Thanksgiving

by | November 23, 2021 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

The library will be closing early on Wednesday, November 24th, at 5pm. The library will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday from November 25th - 27th.  No items will be due and the book drop will remain open. Have a happy Thanksgiving!   
Read More

Kid + Tween STEAM: Pigpen Cipher

by | November 16, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Can you stump your friends and family with the ciphers you create? Gather the materials below and follow the instructions to find out how!  Cipher papers (images coming soon) 2 Brads
Read More

Closed for Veteran’s Day

by | November 10, 2021 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

The library will be closed Thursday November 11 in observance of Veteran's Day. No items will be due and the book drop will remain open. 
Read More

Kid + Tween STEAM: Pom Pom Poppers!

by | November 2, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Have lots of POPPING fun with this Pom-Pom Popper! The kit includes: Paper clips Balloons Rubber bands Launch material Directions: 1 - Cut the bottom off of the paper cup.2 - Tie a knot at the open end of the balloon.3 - Cut the top 1/2 inch of the balloon off,...
Read More

NOVEMBER Kid + Tween Activities

by | October 29, 2021 | Blog, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene | 0 Comments

 FAMILY FRIENDLY FILM NIGHTS ARE BACK! Madison Library District is bringing FAMILY FRIENDLY FILM NIGHT back! Every Tuesday @ 4pm in the Community Room. SCHEDULE:November 2nd: The Lego MovieNovember 9th: Paw Patrol: The MovieNovember 16th: PaddingtonNovember 23rd:...
Read More

Kid + Tween STEAM: Catapult!

by | October 19, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

LOOK OUT!  This awesome catapult will send things FLYING. Here is what you will need to put this together:   10 pencils  Spoon 16 rubber bands Soft launching materials (pom-poms, marshmallows, etc)
Read More

Upcoming September 2020 Bibliomaniacs

Upcoming September 2020 Bibliomaniacs

by | Sep 21, 2020 | Blog, Teen Zone | 0 comments

September 2020

Madison BiblioManiacs

Join us Monday, September 28, 4 PM via Zoom and talk about the books you’re reading. Email Gina at gina.m@madisonlib.org for an invite.

TEEN CRAFT: Tea Stain Art

by | January 24, 2022 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

Use your imagination to make art with tea stains. Materials needed: Watercolor paper Two black tea bags Heated water (to steep the tea bags) Piece of cardboard (to prevent bleeding and staining under the paper) Spoon or brush
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Closed for New Years

by | December 30, 2021 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

The library will be closed Friday, December 31st, and Saturday, January 1st, for the New Year holiday. Not items will be due and the book drop will remain open. Have a safe and fun New Year and we will see you all in 2022!
Read More

Closed for Christmas

by | December 23, 2021 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

The library will be closed Friday December 24th until Monday December 27th for the Christmas holiday. No items will be due and the book drop will remain open. Happy holidays!  
Read More

DECEMBER Activities

by | November 30, 2021 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

TEEN ACTION COUNCILMeet with other teens to plan and decide on library activities. Wednesday, December 1st from 4-5:30pm in the Community Room. For ages 12-18.   SNOW MUCH FUN: CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZASanta is coming to the library! Celebrate the upcoming holidays...
Read More

Closed for Thanksgiving

by | November 23, 2021 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

The library will be closing early on Wednesday, November 24th, at 5pm. The library will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday from November 25th - 27th.  No items will be due and the book drop will remain open. Have a happy Thanksgiving!   
Read More

Teen Craft: Push Pin Word Art

by | November 18, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

Make some fun word art! This could be your name, an activity you love, a favorite book, a place you love to visit... you decide! Just be sure it will fit before you begin. Materials needed: Mat board (or other material sturdy enough) Thumbtacks Pencil Hot glue...
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NOVEMBER 16th-30th Teen Activities

by | November 16, 2021 | Blog, Teen Zone, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

GAME & CHESS CLUB  Come learn the game of chess, plus other fun games!Every Monday from 4:30-5:30pm in the Community Room. For ages 9-18.   YOUNG LEAGUE OF WRITERSFor November, teens will get together to discuss poetry and verse with local author, Josh Allen....
Read More

Closed for Veteran’s Day

by | November 10, 2021 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

The library will be closed Thursday November 11 in observance of Veteran's Day. No items will be due and the book drop will remain open. 
Read More

NOVEMBER 1st-15th Teen Activities

by | November 1, 2021 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Parties, Teen Zone, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

GAME & CHESS CLUB  Come learn the game of chess, plus other fun games!Every Monday from 4:30-5:30pm in the Community Room. For ages 9-18.   TEEN ACTION COUNCIL Meet with other teens to discuss the activities that the library has.  Wednesday November 3rd from...
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Teen Craft: Pirate Skull

by | October 25, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

What's a pirate's favorite subject? ARRRt! Dress up a skull in some pirate gear with this new Teen Craft. Materials needed: Skull Tissue paper Beads Craft feathers Paper clip Sparkles Glue
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September Adult Book Club

September Adult Book Club

by | Sep 10, 2020 | Adult Arena, Blog, Upcoming Events | 0 comments

September

Adult Book Club

On Thursday, September 17 at 6:30 in the Community Room we will be discussing The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini. This book is an international classic of betrayal and redemption set in a country that is in the process of being destroyed.
Book club reading copies are available from the circulation desk. We’ll be making kites during the discussion.

Kid + Tween STEAM: Halley’s Comet Catcher

by | January 24, 2022 | Blog, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Make a fun comet catcher! Materials needed: Foil, folded Square piece of paper - origami size in the kit Yarn Model magic 
Read More

Closed for New Years

by | December 30, 2021 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

The library will be closed Friday, December 31st, and Saturday, January 1st, for the New Year holiday. Not items will be due and the book drop will remain open. Have a safe and fun New Year and we will see you all in 2022!
Read More

Closed for Christmas

by | December 23, 2021 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

The library will be closed Friday December 24th until Monday December 27th for the Christmas holiday. No items will be due and the book drop will remain open. Happy holidays!  
Read More

DECEMBER Activities

by | November 30, 2021 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

TEEN ACTION COUNCILMeet with other teens to plan and decide on library activities. Wednesday, December 1st from 4-5:30pm in the Community Room. For ages 12-18.   SNOW MUCH FUN: CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZASanta is coming to the library! Celebrate the upcoming holidays...
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Adult Makers: Tiny Books

by | November 24, 2021 | Adult Arena, Adult Makers, Blog, Craft Instructions Post | 0 Comments

Make a tiny book with bookmaking skills! Materials needed: 25 pieces of paper 2 pieces of 2x3 decorative paper Larger piece of double-sided decorative paper 2 pieces of heavier 1.5x2 papers 1/4x2 paper Popsicle stick Glue Heavy string/thread Large needle Scissors...
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Closed for Thanksgiving

by | November 23, 2021 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

The library will be closing early on Wednesday, November 24th, at 5pm. The library will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday from November 25th - 27th.  No items will be due and the book drop will remain open. Have a happy Thanksgiving!   
Read More

Kid + Tween STEAM: Pigpen Cipher

by | November 16, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Can you stump your friends and family with the ciphers you create? Gather the materials below and follow the instructions to find out how!  Cipher papers (images coming soon) 2 Brads
Read More

Closed for Veteran’s Day

by | November 10, 2021 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

The library will be closed Thursday November 11 in observance of Veteran's Day. No items will be due and the book drop will remain open. 
Read More

Kid + Tween STEAM: Pom Pom Poppers!

by | November 2, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Have lots of POPPING fun with this Pom-Pom Popper! The kit includes: Paper clips Balloons Rubber bands Launch material Directions: 1 - Cut the bottom off of the paper cup.2 - Tie a knot at the open end of the balloon.3 - Cut the top 1/2 inch of the balloon off,...
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NOVEMBER Adult Activities

by | November 1, 2021 | Adult Arena, Adult Makers, Blog, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

FAMILY FRIENDLY FILM NIGHTS Come watch a movie at the library! Every Tuesday at 4pm in the Community Room. November 2nd: The Lego MovieNovember 9th: Paw Patrol: The MovieNovember 16th: PaddingtonNovember 23rd: Finding NemoNovember 30th: The Peanuts Movie Children...
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Upcoming Tween Book Club Kick-Off

Upcoming Tween Book Club Kick-Off

by | Sep 3, 2020 | Blog, Tween Scene | 0 comments

Upcoming Tween Book Club

Fall Kick-Off

We’re kicking off Books for Boys and Mother Daughter Book Club this year with a take-n’-go event. Come join us Thursday, September 10 at 6:30 to pick up your kit and meet the books we’ll be reading this year! For ages 8-11 with accompanying adult.

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Kid + Tween STEAM: Halley’s Comet Catcher

by | January 24, 2022 | Blog, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Make a fun comet catcher! Materials needed: Foil, folded Square piece of paper - origami size in the kit Yarn Model magic 
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Closed for New Years

by | December 30, 2021 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

The library will be closed Friday, December 31st, and Saturday, January 1st, for the New Year holiday. Not items will be due and the book drop will remain open. Have a safe and fun New Year and we will see you all in 2022!
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Closed for Christmas

by | December 23, 2021 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

The library will be closed Friday December 24th until Monday December 27th for the Christmas holiday. No items will be due and the book drop will remain open. Happy holidays!  
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DECEMBER Activities

by | November 30, 2021 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

TEEN ACTION COUNCILMeet with other teens to plan and decide on library activities. Wednesday, December 1st from 4-5:30pm in the Community Room. For ages 12-18.   SNOW MUCH FUN: CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZASanta is coming to the library! Celebrate the upcoming holidays...
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Closed for Thanksgiving

by | November 23, 2021 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

The library will be closing early on Wednesday, November 24th, at 5pm. The library will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday from November 25th - 27th.  No items will be due and the book drop will remain open. Have a happy Thanksgiving!   
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Kid + Tween STEAM: Pigpen Cipher

by | November 16, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Can you stump your friends and family with the ciphers you create? Gather the materials below and follow the instructions to find out how!  Cipher papers (images coming soon) 2 Brads
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Closed for Veteran’s Day

by | November 10, 2021 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

The library will be closed Thursday November 11 in observance of Veteran's Day. No items will be due and the book drop will remain open. 
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Kid + Tween STEAM: Pom Pom Poppers!

by | November 2, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Have lots of POPPING fun with this Pom-Pom Popper! The kit includes: Paper clips Balloons Rubber bands Launch material Directions: 1 - Cut the bottom off of the paper cup.2 - Tie a knot at the open end of the balloon.3 - Cut the top 1/2 inch of the balloon off,...
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NOVEMBER Kid + Tween Activities

by | October 29, 2021 | Blog, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene | 0 Comments

 FAMILY FRIENDLY FILM NIGHTS ARE BACK! Madison Library District is bringing FAMILY FRIENDLY FILM NIGHT back! Every Tuesday @ 4pm in the Community Room. SCHEDULE:November 2nd: The Lego MovieNovember 9th: Paw Patrol: The MovieNovember 16th: PaddingtonNovember 23rd:...
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Kid + Tween STEAM: Catapult!

by | October 19, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

LOOK OUT!  This awesome catapult will send things FLYING. Here is what you will need to put this together:   10 pencils  Spoon 16 rubber bands Soft launching materials (pom-poms, marshmallows, etc)
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