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 and Tween STEAM: Hot Air Balloon Art

by | April 13, 2021 | Blog, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Try your hand at cut paper art and play with perspective with this hot air balloon art craft! Things you will need include: Scissors Glue stick Something round to trace a circle from (such as a cup) Markers Paper for the sky, grass/trees, balloon basket, and clouds 6...
Read More

Teen Activities for April 1-17

by | April 2, 2021 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

Our first teen craft take n’ go kit for April will be pom pom bunnies, available starting Thursday, April 1st. Instructions will be available on our website and our YouTube channel. Monday, April 5th at 4:00 p.m. in the Community Room.   Have a say in what goes on at...
Read More

April Adult Activities

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

Come join your fellow community members on Thursday, April 15th at 6:30 p.m. for a lively discussion of both classic works and modern masterpieces.    Our book for April is The Enchanted April by Elizabeth Von Arnim: A recipe for happiness: four women, one...
Read More

April Kid and Tween Activities

by | March 30, 2021 | Blog, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Come to our Mother Daughter Book Club meeting on Thursday, April 1st at 6:30- 7:30 p.m.! This month we're talking about Tuesdays at the Castle by Jessica Day George. This month for Books for Boys we're reading and discussing Fablehaven by Brandon Mull. Join us on...
Read More

Library Appreciation Week: Potatoes and Peeps

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

Library Appreciation Week is on its way, and we've got some great things planned. Peeps Diorama Contest! Submit a book-themed potato and Peeps diorama by 5 p.m. April 2 to be considered for a prize. Potatoes and Peelers During Library Appreciation Week (April 4-10),...
Read More

Kid and Tween STEAM: Bottle Experiments with Light Refraction

by | March 23, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Experiment with light refraction! Things you will need include: drawing utensils a glass jar paper cardboard
Read More

Kid and Tween STEAM: Paper Towel Experiments

by | March 9, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Create these cool paper towel drawings! Things you will need include: markers (Crayola works really well) paper towels (thick is better) a pan to hold water water 
Read More

Closed March 26th for Staff Development Day

by | March 5, 2021 | Adult Arena, Blog, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

We'll be closed Friday, March 26th for Staff Development Day. No items will be due. As always, the book drop will remain open. Thank you!
Read More

March Kid and Tween Programs

by | March 1, 2021 | Blog, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene | 0 Comments

You won't want to miss our March Kid and Tween STEAM activities! Starting Tuesday, March 9th, you can come pick up our paper towel experiment kits at the front desk. Our bottle experiments will be available a couple weeks later on the 23rd. Hello Mother Daughter Book...
Read More

On the Same Page: Regency Ball and Concert

by | February 26, 2021 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, On the Same Page, Teen Zone, Tween Scene | 0 Comments

Regency Ball and Concert Friday, February 26, Via YouTube If you just finished learning the dance steps, we know you’ll want to try them out. Have an intimate ball in your living room as our trio plays tunes from the era. If you’re not a dancer, think of it as a cozy...
Read More

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 and Tween STEAM: Hot Air Balloon Art

by | April 13, 2021 | Blog, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Try your hand at cut paper art and play with perspective with this hot air balloon art craft! Things you will need include: Scissors Glue stick Something round to trace a circle from (such as a cup) Markers Paper for the sky, grass/trees, balloon basket, and clouds 6...
Read More

Teen Activities for April 1-17

by | April 2, 2021 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

Our first teen craft take n’ go kit for April will be pom pom bunnies, available starting Thursday, April 1st. Instructions will be available on our website and our YouTube channel. Monday, April 5th at 4:00 p.m. in the Community Room.   Have a say in what goes on at...
Read More

April Adult Activities

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

Come join your fellow community members on Thursday, April 15th at 6:30 p.m. for a lively discussion of both classic works and modern masterpieces.    Our book for April is The Enchanted April by Elizabeth Von Arnim: A recipe for happiness: four women, one...
Read More

April Kid and Tween Activities

by | March 30, 2021 | Blog, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Come to our Mother Daughter Book Club meeting on Thursday, April 1st at 6:30- 7:30 p.m.! This month we're talking about Tuesdays at the Castle by Jessica Day George. This month for Books for Boys we're reading and discussing Fablehaven by Brandon Mull. Join us on...
Read More

Library Appreciation Week: Potatoes and Peeps

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

Library Appreciation Week is on its way, and we've got some great things planned. Peeps Diorama Contest! Submit a book-themed potato and Peeps diorama by 5 p.m. April 2 to be considered for a prize. Potatoes and Peelers During Library Appreciation Week (April 4-10),...
Read More

Kid and Tween STEAM: Bottle Experiments with Light Refraction

by | March 23, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Experiment with light refraction! Things you will need include: drawing utensils a glass jar paper cardboard
Read More

Kid and Tween STEAM: Paper Towel Experiments

by | March 9, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Create these cool paper towel drawings! Things you will need include: markers (Crayola works really well) paper towels (thick is better) a pan to hold water water 
Read More

Closed March 26th for Staff Development Day

by | March 5, 2021 | Adult Arena, Blog, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

We'll be closed Friday, March 26th for Staff Development Day. No items will be due. As always, the book drop will remain open. Thank you!
Read More

March Kid and Tween Programs

by | March 1, 2021 | Blog, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene | 0 Comments

You won't want to miss our March Kid and Tween STEAM activities! Starting Tuesday, March 9th, you can come pick up our paper towel experiment kits at the front desk. Our bottle experiments will be available a couple weeks later on the 23rd. Hello Mother Daughter Book...
Read More

On the Same Page: Regency Ball and Concert

by | February 26, 2021 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, On the Same Page, Teen Zone, Tween Scene | 0 Comments

Regency Ball and Concert Friday, February 26, Via YouTube If you just finished learning the dance steps, we know you’ll want to try them out. Have an intimate ball in your living room as our trio plays tunes from the era. If you’re not a dancer, think of it as a cozy...
Read More

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 and Tween STEAM: Hot Air Balloon Art

by | April 13, 2021 | Blog, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Try your hand at cut paper art and play with perspective with this hot air balloon art craft! Things you will need include: Scissors Glue stick Something round to trace a circle from (such as a cup) Markers Paper for the sky, grass/trees, balloon basket, and clouds 6...
Read More

April Kid and Tween Activities

by | March 30, 2021 | Blog, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Come to our Mother Daughter Book Club meeting on Thursday, April 1st at 6:30- 7:30 p.m.! This month we're talking about Tuesdays at the Castle by Jessica Day George. This month for Books for Boys we're reading and discussing Fablehaven by Brandon Mull. Join us on...
Read More

Library Appreciation Week: Potatoes and Peeps

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

Library Appreciation Week is on its way, and we've got some great things planned. Peeps Diorama Contest! Submit a book-themed potato and Peeps diorama by 5 p.m. April 2 to be considered for a prize. Potatoes and Peelers During Library Appreciation Week (April 4-10),...
Read More

Kid and Tween STEAM: Bottle Experiments with Light Refraction

by | March 23, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Experiment with light refraction! Things you will need include: drawing utensils a glass jar paper cardboard
Read More

Kid and Tween STEAM: Paper Towel Experiments

by | March 9, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Create these cool paper towel drawings! Things you will need include: markers (Crayola works really well) paper towels (thick is better) a pan to hold water water 
Read More

March Kid and Tween Programs

by | March 1, 2021 | Blog, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene | 0 Comments

You won't want to miss our March Kid and Tween STEAM activities! Starting Tuesday, March 9th, you can come pick up our paper towel experiment kits at the front desk. Our bottle experiments will be available a couple weeks later on the 23rd. Hello Mother Daughter Book...
Read More

On the Same Page: Regency Ball and Concert

by | February 26, 2021 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, On the Same Page, Teen Zone, Tween Scene | 0 Comments

Regency Ball and Concert Friday, February 26, Via YouTube If you just finished learning the dance steps, we know you’ll want to try them out. Have an intimate ball in your living room as our trio plays tunes from the era. If you’re not a dancer, think of it as a cozy...
Read More

Kid and Tween STEAM: STEAM Magic

by | February 24, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Combine science and magic in these four simple STEAM activities! Things you will need include: pen or pencil scissors two cups about 30 coins or glass stones of at least two different colors (with at least one penny) a sheet of paper an index card  
Read More

March Mother Daughter Book Club

by | February 19, 2021 | Blog, Tween Scene | 0 Comments

Hello Mother Daughter Book Club friends! Welcome to our American Girls discussion page. For our March 4, 2021 meeting, we will highlight our library's incredible collection of American Girl books, and you can help us! Here's what you need to do: 1. Check out an...
Read More

On the Same Page: Regency Dance Lesson

by | February 12, 2021 | Adult Arena, Adult Makers, Blog, Kid's Corner, On the Same Page, Teen Zone, Tween Scene | 0 Comments

Regency Dance Lesson Friday, February 26, Via YouTube Join us to learn steps to some basic dances of the time period. It will be helpful to have a small group working together. Four would be ideal, but we know you can figure things out with fewer if necessary. Watch...
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 and Tween STEAM: Hot Air Balloon Art

by | April 13, 2021 | Blog, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Try your hand at cut paper art and play with perspective with this hot air balloon art craft! Things you will need include: Scissors Glue stick Something round to trace a circle from (such as a cup) Markers Paper for the sky, grass/trees, balloon basket, and clouds 6...
Read More

April Kid and Tween Activities

by | March 30, 2021 | Blog, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Come to our Mother Daughter Book Club meeting on Thursday, April 1st at 6:30- 7:30 p.m.! This month we're talking about Tuesdays at the Castle by Jessica Day George. This month for Books for Boys we're reading and discussing Fablehaven by Brandon Mull. Join us on...
Read More

Library Appreciation Week: Potatoes and Peeps

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

Library Appreciation Week is on its way, and we've got some great things planned. Peeps Diorama Contest! Submit a book-themed potato and Peeps diorama by 5 p.m. April 2 to be considered for a prize. Potatoes and Peelers During Library Appreciation Week (April 4-10),...
Read More

Kid and Tween STEAM: Bottle Experiments with Light Refraction

by | March 23, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Experiment with light refraction! Things you will need include: drawing utensils a glass jar paper cardboard
Read More

Kid and Tween STEAM: Paper Towel Experiments

by | March 9, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Create these cool paper towel drawings! Things you will need include: markers (Crayola works really well) paper towels (thick is better) a pan to hold water water 
Read More

March Kid and Tween Programs

by | March 1, 2021 | Blog, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene | 0 Comments

You won't want to miss our March Kid and Tween STEAM activities! Starting Tuesday, March 9th, you can come pick up our paper towel experiment kits at the front desk. Our bottle experiments will be available a couple weeks later on the 23rd. Hello Mother Daughter Book...
Read More

On the Same Page: Regency Ball and Concert

by | February 26, 2021 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, On the Same Page, Teen Zone, Tween Scene | 0 Comments

Regency Ball and Concert Friday, February 26, Via YouTube If you just finished learning the dance steps, we know you’ll want to try them out. Have an intimate ball in your living room as our trio plays tunes from the era. If you’re not a dancer, think of it as a cozy...
Read More

Kid and Tween STEAM: STEAM Magic

by | February 24, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Combine science and magic in these four simple STEAM activities! Things you will need include: pen or pencil scissors two cups about 30 coins or glass stones of at least two different colors (with at least one penny) a sheet of paper an index card  
Read More

March Mother Daughter Book Club

by | February 19, 2021 | Blog, Tween Scene | 0 Comments

Hello Mother Daughter Book Club friends! Welcome to our American Girls discussion page. For our March 4, 2021 meeting, we will highlight our library's incredible collection of American Girl books, and you can help us! Here's what you need to do: 1. Check out an...
Read More

On the Same Page: Regency Dance Lesson

by | February 12, 2021 | Adult Arena, Adult Makers, Blog, Kid's Corner, On the Same Page, Teen Zone, Tween Scene | 0 Comments

Regency Dance Lesson Friday, February 26, Via YouTube Join us to learn steps to some basic dances of the time period. It will be helpful to have a small group working together. Four would be ideal, but we know you can figure things out with fewer if necessary. Watch...
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 and Tween STEAM: Hot Air Balloon Art

by | April 13, 2021 | Blog, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Try your hand at cut paper art and play with perspective with this hot air balloon art craft! Things you will need include: Scissors Glue stick Something round to trace a circle from (such as a cup) Markers Paper for the sky, grass/trees, balloon basket, and clouds 6...
Read More

April Kid and Tween Activities

by | March 30, 2021 | Blog, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Come to our Mother Daughter Book Club meeting on Thursday, April 1st at 6:30- 7:30 p.m.! This month we're talking about Tuesdays at the Castle by Jessica Day George. This month for Books for Boys we're reading and discussing Fablehaven by Brandon Mull. Join us on...
Read More

Library Appreciation Week: Potatoes and Peeps

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

Library Appreciation Week is on its way, and we've got some great things planned. Peeps Diorama Contest! Submit a book-themed potato and Peeps diorama by 5 p.m. April 2 to be considered for a prize. Potatoes and Peelers During Library Appreciation Week (April 4-10),...
Read More

Kid and Tween STEAM: Bottle Experiments with Light Refraction

by | March 23, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Experiment with light refraction! Things you will need include: drawing utensils a glass jar paper cardboard
Read More

Kid and Tween STEAM: Paper Towel Experiments

by | March 9, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Create these cool paper towel drawings! Things you will need include: markers (Crayola works really well) paper towels (thick is better) a pan to hold water water 
Read More

March Kid and Tween Programs

by | March 1, 2021 | Blog, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene | 0 Comments

You won't want to miss our March Kid and Tween STEAM activities! Starting Tuesday, March 9th, you can come pick up our paper towel experiment kits at the front desk. Our bottle experiments will be available a couple weeks later on the 23rd. Hello Mother Daughter Book...
Read More

On the Same Page: Regency Ball and Concert

by | February 26, 2021 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, On the Same Page, Teen Zone, Tween Scene | 0 Comments

Regency Ball and Concert Friday, February 26, Via YouTube If you just finished learning the dance steps, we know you’ll want to try them out. Have an intimate ball in your living room as our trio plays tunes from the era. If you’re not a dancer, think of it as a cozy...
Read More

Kid and Tween STEAM: STEAM Magic

by | February 24, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Combine science and magic in these four simple STEAM activities! Things you will need include: pen or pencil scissors two cups about 30 coins or glass stones of at least two different colors (with at least one penny) a sheet of paper an index card  
Read More

March Mother Daughter Book Club

by | February 19, 2021 | Blog, Tween Scene | 0 Comments

Hello Mother Daughter Book Club friends! Welcome to our American Girls discussion page. For our March 4, 2021 meeting, we will highlight our library's incredible collection of American Girl books, and you can help us! Here's what you need to do: 1. Check out an...
Read More

On the Same Page: Regency Dance Lesson

by | February 12, 2021 | Adult Arena, Adult Makers, Blog, Kid's Corner, On the Same Page, Teen Zone, Tween Scene | 0 Comments

Regency Dance Lesson Friday, February 26, Via YouTube Join us to learn steps to some basic dances of the time period. It will be helpful to have a small group working together. Four would be ideal, but we know you can figure things out with fewer if necessary. Watch...
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 Light Planets

by | April 15, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Teen Crafts | 0 Comments

These tea light planets are really easy and fun to make! You will need:   a ping pong ball a tea light acrylic paints a paper plate/painting surface an exacto knife/scissors (if you didn't get a kit; we made the hole for you)
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Teen Activities April 18-30th

by | April 15, 2021 | Blog, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

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. Madison BiblioManiacs: Historical Fiction Monday April 26th, 4:30-5:30 pm in the...
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Pom Pom Bunnies Craft

by | April 7, 2021 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

Learn how to make these adorable pom pom bunnies! You will need the following supplies: yarn (about 30 yards for the big pom pom and 25 for the small) felt scraps of the same color pom pom of the same color 3x3" square of pink felt a pony bead googly eyes 1 foot of...
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Teen Activities for April 1-17

by | April 2, 2021 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

Our first teen craft take n’ go kit for April will be pom pom bunnies, available starting Thursday, April 1st. Instructions will be available on our website and our YouTube channel. Monday, April 5th at 4:00 p.m. in the Community Room.   Have a say in what goes on at...
Read More

Library Appreciation Week: Potatoes and Peeps

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

Library Appreciation Week is on its way, and we've got some great things planned. Peeps Diorama Contest! Submit a book-themed potato and Peeps diorama by 5 p.m. April 2 to be considered for a prize. Potatoes and Peelers During Library Appreciation Week (April 4-10),...
Read More

Teen Craft: Mosaic Stash Boxes

by | March 19, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

Try making these mosaic boxes to stash your stuff. You will need the following supplies: box tissue paper 1-2 DVDs to cut up Modge Podge or other craft glue Paintbrush
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Late March Teen Activities

by | March 8, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

Teen Anime Club: My Hero Academia movie  Monday, March 15 at 4:30 p.m. in the Community Room.   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...
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Teen Craft: Keyring Dreamcatchers

by | March 4, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

Ashley from the Teen Action Council teaches us how to make keyring dream catchers! You will need the following supplies: keyring string scissors bead toothpick needle (optional)
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Early March Teen Activities

by | March 2, 2021 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

Monday, March 1st at 4:00 p.m. in the Community Room.   Have a say in what goes on at the library for teens. Shower Moments and Other Muses Monday, March 8th at 4:30 in the Community Room This month we will watch a webinar from www.teenauthorbootcamp.net called...
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On the Same Page: Regency Ball and Concert

by | February 26, 2021 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, On the Same Page, Teen Zone, Tween Scene | 0 Comments

Regency Ball and Concert Friday, February 26, Via YouTube If you just finished learning the dance steps, we know you’ll want to try them out. Have an intimate ball in your living room as our trio plays tunes from the era. If you’re not a dancer, think of it as a cozy...
Read More

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 and Tween STEAM: Hot Air Balloon Art

by | April 13, 2021 | Blog, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Try your hand at cut paper art and play with perspective with this hot air balloon art craft! Things you will need include: Scissors Glue stick Something round to trace a circle from (such as a cup) Markers Paper for the sky, grass/trees, balloon basket, and clouds 6...
Read More

April Adult Activities

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

Come join your fellow community members on Thursday, April 15th at 6:30 p.m. for a lively discussion of both classic works and modern masterpieces.    Our book for April is The Enchanted April by Elizabeth Von Arnim: A recipe for happiness: four women, one...
Read More

April Kid and Tween Activities

by | March 30, 2021 | Blog, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Come to our Mother Daughter Book Club meeting on Thursday, April 1st at 6:30- 7:30 p.m.! This month we're talking about Tuesdays at the Castle by Jessica Day George. This month for Books for Boys we're reading and discussing Fablehaven by Brandon Mull. Join us on...
Read More

Library Appreciation Week: Potatoes and Peeps

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

Library Appreciation Week is on its way, and we've got some great things planned. Peeps Diorama Contest! Submit a book-themed potato and Peeps diorama by 5 p.m. April 2 to be considered for a prize. Potatoes and Peelers During Library Appreciation Week (April 4-10),...
Read More

Kid and Tween STEAM: Bottle Experiments with Light Refraction

by | March 23, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Experiment with light refraction! Things you will need include: drawing utensils a glass jar paper cardboard
Read More

Kid and Tween STEAM: Paper Towel Experiments

by | March 9, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Create these cool paper towel drawings! Things you will need include: markers (Crayola works really well) paper towels (thick is better) a pan to hold water water 
Read More

Closed March 26th for Staff Development Day

by | March 5, 2021 | Adult Arena, Blog, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

We'll be closed Friday, March 26th for Staff Development Day. No items will be due. As always, the book drop will remain open. Thank you!
Read More

March Adult Activities

by | March 2, 2021 | Adult Arena, Adult Makers, Blog | 0 Comments

Come join your fellow community members on Thursday, March 18th at 6:30 p.m. for a lively discussion of both classic works and modern masterpieces.    Our book for March is Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel:   An audacious, darkly glittering novel set...
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March Kid and Tween Programs

by | March 1, 2021 | Blog, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene | 0 Comments

You won't want to miss our March Kid and Tween STEAM activities! Starting Tuesday, March 9th, you can come pick up our paper towel experiment kits at the front desk. Our bottle experiments will be available a couple weeks later on the 23rd. Hello Mother Daughter Book...
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On the Same Page: Regency Ball and Concert

by | February 26, 2021 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, On the Same Page, Teen Zone, Tween Scene | 0 Comments

Regency Ball and Concert Friday, February 26, Via YouTube If you just finished learning the dance steps, we know you’ll want to try them out. Have an intimate ball in your living room as our trio plays tunes from the era. If you’re not a dancer, think of it as a cozy...
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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 and Tween STEAM: Hot Air Balloon Art

by | April 13, 2021 | Blog, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Try your hand at cut paper art and play with perspective with this hot air balloon art craft! Things you will need include: Scissors Glue stick Something round to trace a circle from (such as a cup) Markers Paper for the sky, grass/trees, balloon basket, and clouds 6...
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April Kid and Tween Activities

by | March 30, 2021 | Blog, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Come to our Mother Daughter Book Club meeting on Thursday, April 1st at 6:30- 7:30 p.m.! This month we're talking about Tuesdays at the Castle by Jessica Day George. This month for Books for Boys we're reading and discussing Fablehaven by Brandon Mull. Join us on...
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Library Appreciation Week: Potatoes and Peeps

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

Library Appreciation Week is on its way, and we've got some great things planned. Peeps Diorama Contest! Submit a book-themed potato and Peeps diorama by 5 p.m. April 2 to be considered for a prize. Potatoes and Peelers During Library Appreciation Week (April 4-10),...
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Kid and Tween STEAM: Bottle Experiments with Light Refraction

by | March 23, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Experiment with light refraction! Things you will need include: drawing utensils a glass jar paper cardboard
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Kid and Tween STEAM: Paper Towel Experiments

by | March 9, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Create these cool paper towel drawings! Things you will need include: markers (Crayola works really well) paper towels (thick is better) a pan to hold water water 
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March Kid and Tween Programs

by | March 1, 2021 | Blog, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene | 0 Comments

You won't want to miss our March Kid and Tween STEAM activities! Starting Tuesday, March 9th, you can come pick up our paper towel experiment kits at the front desk. Our bottle experiments will be available a couple weeks later on the 23rd. Hello Mother Daughter Book...
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On the Same Page: Regency Ball and Concert

by | February 26, 2021 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, On the Same Page, Teen Zone, Tween Scene | 0 Comments

Regency Ball and Concert Friday, February 26, Via YouTube If you just finished learning the dance steps, we know you’ll want to try them out. Have an intimate ball in your living room as our trio plays tunes from the era. If you’re not a dancer, think of it as a cozy...
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Kid and Tween STEAM: STEAM Magic

by | February 24, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Combine science and magic in these four simple STEAM activities! Things you will need include: pen or pencil scissors two cups about 30 coins or glass stones of at least two different colors (with at least one penny) a sheet of paper an index card  
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March Mother Daughter Book Club

by | February 19, 2021 | Blog, Tween Scene | 0 Comments

Hello Mother Daughter Book Club friends! Welcome to our American Girls discussion page. For our March 4, 2021 meeting, we will highlight our library's incredible collection of American Girl books, and you can help us! Here's what you need to do: 1. Check out an...
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On the Same Page: Regency Dance Lesson

by | February 12, 2021 | Adult Arena, Adult Makers, Blog, Kid's Corner, On the Same Page, Teen Zone, Tween Scene | 0 Comments

Regency Dance Lesson Friday, February 26, Via YouTube Join us to learn steps to some basic dances of the time period. It will be helpful to have a small group working together. Four would be ideal, but we know you can figure things out with fewer if necessary. Watch...
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