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

October TEEN Activities

by | October 12, 2021 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Parties, Teen Zone, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

TEEN ANIME CLUB   It's Halloween month so we're doing an Anime Cosplay! Dress up in a cosplay, watch some Anime, and enjoy treats with our Anime Club! Wednesday, October 13th, from 4:30-5:30pm in the Community Room. For ages 12-18. Masks encouraged but not required....
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OCTOBER Kids + Tweens Activities

by | October 11, 2021 | Blog, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Upcoming Events | 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:October 5th: Boss Baby: Family BusinessOctober 12th: Scooby-Doo: Straight Outta NowhereOctober 19th: Space...
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Kid + Tween STEAM: Blubber Bag & Bird Feeder

by | October 6, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Our first Take N' Go STEAM kit for October is learning how creatures survive and thrive in cold climates. The kit comes with a super cool BLUBBER BAG, plus supplies to make a bird feeder. You will need: Crisco (from the Blubber Bag)  Pine cone String Sunflower seeds...
Read More

SEPTEMBER 09 – 15th Teen Activities

by | September 8, 2021 | Blog, Teen Zone, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

TEEN CRAFT - STICKY NOTE ART   Use your creativity to make STICKY NOTE art!  Available starting September 9th. Pick up at the Front Circulation Desk.  For ages 12-18.   YOUNG LEAGUE OF WRITERS We will be discussing what a trope is as well as how to use them...
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September Kids + Tween STEAM Craft

by | September 8, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Find out why cats' eyes glow with this craft! Materials needed: Clean can Scissors 4x4 black trash bag piece Rubber band Flashlight
Read More

SEPTEMBER Kid and Tween Activities

by | September 7, 2021 | Blog, Book Babies, Kid's Corner, Story Time, Toddler Time, Tween Scene, Upcoming Events | 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:September 7th: Raya and the Last DragonSeptember 14th: Peter RabbitSeptember 21st: Spirit: UntamedSeptember...
Read More

SEPTEMBER Adult Activities

by | September 2, 2021 | Adult Arena, Adult Makers, Blog, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

September Adult Book Club The Library Book Club will be meeting on Thursday, September 16th, at 6:30pm in the Community Room. There has been a change of book; the book for September is Sold by Patricia McCormick. Lakshmi is a thirteen-year-old girl who lives with her...
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AUGUST Adult Activities

by | August 2, 2021 | Adult Arena, Blog, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

NO AUGUST ACTIVITIES Enjoy the rest of your summer and we will see you at activities in September!    EXPLORATION KITS The Adult Exploration Kits are back on the shelves! Each kit is built to take you on a journey of learning. There are a myriad of subjects to...
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Summer STEM: Animal Coding Game

by | July 28, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 4 Comments

Our Summer STEM from Your Library program is made possible by our sponsors: the Idaho Commission for Libraries and the Idaho STEM Action Center. A big thank you to them for their support!This fun and interactive STEM activity will teach the technique of "If-Then,"...
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Summer STEM: UV Animal Challenge

by | July 20, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 4 Comments

Our Summer STEM from Your Library program is made possible by our sponsors: the Idaho Commission for Libraries and the Idaho STEM Action Center. A big thank you to them for their support!Make a cute little animal from pipe cleaners and beads. The kit includes beads...
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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

October TEEN Activities

by | October 12, 2021 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Parties, Teen Zone, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

TEEN ANIME CLUB   It's Halloween month so we're doing an Anime Cosplay! Dress up in a cosplay, watch some Anime, and enjoy treats with our Anime Club! Wednesday, October 13th, from 4:30-5:30pm in the Community Room. For ages 12-18. Masks encouraged but not required....
Read More

OCTOBER Kids + Tweens Activities

by | October 11, 2021 | Blog, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Upcoming Events | 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:October 5th: Boss Baby: Family BusinessOctober 12th: Scooby-Doo: Straight Outta NowhereOctober 19th: Space...
Read More

Kid + Tween STEAM: Blubber Bag & Bird Feeder

by | October 6, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Our first Take N' Go STEAM kit for October is learning how creatures survive and thrive in cold climates. The kit comes with a super cool BLUBBER BAG, plus supplies to make a bird feeder. You will need: Crisco (from the Blubber Bag)  Pine cone String Sunflower seeds...
Read More

SEPTEMBER 09 – 15th Teen Activities

by | September 8, 2021 | Blog, Teen Zone, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

TEEN CRAFT - STICKY NOTE ART   Use your creativity to make STICKY NOTE art!  Available starting September 9th. Pick up at the Front Circulation Desk.  For ages 12-18.   YOUNG LEAGUE OF WRITERS We will be discussing what a trope is as well as how to use them...
Read More

September Kids + Tween STEAM Craft

by | September 8, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Find out why cats' eyes glow with this craft! Materials needed: Clean can Scissors 4x4 black trash bag piece Rubber band Flashlight
Read More

SEPTEMBER Kid and Tween Activities

by | September 7, 2021 | Blog, Book Babies, Kid's Corner, Story Time, Toddler Time, Tween Scene, Upcoming Events | 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:September 7th: Raya and the Last DragonSeptember 14th: Peter RabbitSeptember 21st: Spirit: UntamedSeptember...
Read More

SEPTEMBER Adult Activities

by | September 2, 2021 | Adult Arena, Adult Makers, Blog, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

September Adult Book Club The Library Book Club will be meeting on Thursday, September 16th, at 6:30pm in the Community Room. There has been a change of book; the book for September is Sold by Patricia McCormick. Lakshmi is a thirteen-year-old girl who lives with her...
Read More

AUGUST Adult Activities

by | August 2, 2021 | Adult Arena, Blog, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

NO AUGUST ACTIVITIES Enjoy the rest of your summer and we will see you at activities in September!    EXPLORATION KITS The Adult Exploration Kits are back on the shelves! Each kit is built to take you on a journey of learning. There are a myriad of subjects to...
Read More

Summer STEM: Animal Coding Game

by | July 28, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Our Summer STEM from Your Library program is made possible by our sponsors: the Idaho Commission for Libraries and the Idaho STEM Action Center. A big thank you to them for their support!This fun and interactive STEM activity will teach the technique of "If-Then,"...
Read More

Summer STEM: UV Animal Challenge

by | July 20, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Our Summer STEM from Your Library program is made possible by our sponsors: the Idaho Commission for Libraries and the Idaho STEM Action Center. A big thank you to them for their support!Make a cute little animal from pipe cleaners and beads. The kit includes beads...
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

OCTOBER Kids + Tweens Activities

by | October 11, 2021 | Blog, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Upcoming Events | 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:October 5th: Boss Baby: Family BusinessOctober 12th: Scooby-Doo: Straight Outta NowhereOctober 19th: Space...
Read More

Kid + Tween STEAM: Blubber Bag & Bird Feeder

by | October 6, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Our first Take N' Go STEAM kit for October is learning how creatures survive and thrive in cold climates. The kit comes with a super cool BLUBBER BAG, plus supplies to make a bird feeder. You will need: Crisco (from the Blubber Bag)  Pine cone String Sunflower seeds...
Read More

September Kids + Tween STEAM Craft

by | September 8, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Find out why cats' eyes glow with this craft! Materials needed: Clean can Scissors 4x4 black trash bag piece Rubber band Flashlight
Read More

SEPTEMBER Kid and Tween Activities

by | September 7, 2021 | Blog, Book Babies, Kid's Corner, Story Time, Toddler Time, Tween Scene, Upcoming Events | 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:September 7th: Raya and the Last DragonSeptember 14th: Peter RabbitSeptember 21st: Spirit: UntamedSeptember...
Read More

Summer STEM: Animal Coding Game

by | July 28, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Our Summer STEM from Your Library program is made possible by our sponsors: the Idaho Commission for Libraries and the Idaho STEM Action Center. A big thank you to them for their support!This fun and interactive STEM activity will teach the technique of "If-Then,"...
Read More

Summer STEM: UV Animal Challenge

by | July 20, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Our Summer STEM from Your Library program is made possible by our sponsors: the Idaho Commission for Libraries and the Idaho STEM Action Center. A big thank you to them for their support!Make a cute little animal from pipe cleaners and beads. The kit includes beads...
Read More

Summer STEM: Exploding Soap

by | July 13, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Our Summer STEM from Your Library program is made possible by our sponsors: the Idaho Commission for Libraries and the Idaho STEM Action Center. A big thank you to them for their support!Let's have some fun with soap and a microwave! What happens to an ordinary piece...
Read More

SUMMER STEM: Food Web Puzzle Game

by | July 8, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Our Summer STEM from Your Library program is made possible by our sponsors: the Idaho Commission for Libraries and the Idaho STEM Action Center. A big thank you to them for their support!It's the Circle of Life... Use the supplies in the kit to learn about nature's...
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JULY Kid and Tween Activities

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

Summer Reading Final month of Summer Reading - last day to sign-up is July 24th and program ends July 31st.  Each year, from June through July, we host Summer Reading. We have programs for all ages.  The 2021 Summer Reading Theme is “Tails and Tales.” The...
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Summer STEM: Toothbrush Critters

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

Our Summer STEM from Your Library program is made possible by our sponsors: the Idaho Commission for Libraries and the Idaho STEM Action Center. A big thank you to them for their support!Learn about circuits while making a neat little bot critter that vibrates!...
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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

OCTOBER Kids + Tweens Activities

by | October 11, 2021 | Blog, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Upcoming Events | 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:October 5th: Boss Baby: Family BusinessOctober 12th: Scooby-Doo: Straight Outta NowhereOctober 19th: Space...
Read More

Kid + Tween STEAM: Blubber Bag & Bird Feeder

by | October 6, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Our first Take N' Go STEAM kit for October is learning how creatures survive and thrive in cold climates. The kit comes with a super cool BLUBBER BAG, plus supplies to make a bird feeder. You will need: Crisco (from the Blubber Bag)  Pine cone String Sunflower seeds...
Read More

September Kids + Tween STEAM Craft

by | September 8, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Find out why cats' eyes glow with this craft! Materials needed: Clean can Scissors 4x4 black trash bag piece Rubber band Flashlight
Read More

SEPTEMBER Kid and Tween Activities

by | September 7, 2021 | Blog, Book Babies, Kid's Corner, Story Time, Toddler Time, Tween Scene, Upcoming Events | 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:September 7th: Raya and the Last DragonSeptember 14th: Peter RabbitSeptember 21st: Spirit: UntamedSeptember...
Read More

Summer STEM: Animal Coding Game

by | July 28, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Our Summer STEM from Your Library program is made possible by our sponsors: the Idaho Commission for Libraries and the Idaho STEM Action Center. A big thank you to them for their support!This fun and interactive STEM activity will teach the technique of "If-Then,"...
Read More

Summer STEM: UV Animal Challenge

by | July 20, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Our Summer STEM from Your Library program is made possible by our sponsors: the Idaho Commission for Libraries and the Idaho STEM Action Center. A big thank you to them for their support!Make a cute little animal from pipe cleaners and beads. The kit includes beads...
Read More

Summer STEM: Exploding Soap

by | July 13, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Our Summer STEM from Your Library program is made possible by our sponsors: the Idaho Commission for Libraries and the Idaho STEM Action Center. A big thank you to them for their support!Let's have some fun with soap and a microwave! What happens to an ordinary piece...
Read More

SUMMER STEM: Food Web Puzzle Game

by | July 8, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Our Summer STEM from Your Library program is made possible by our sponsors: the Idaho Commission for Libraries and the Idaho STEM Action Center. A big thank you to them for their support!It's the Circle of Life... Use the supplies in the kit to learn about nature's...
Read More

JULY Kid and Tween Activities

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

Summer Reading Final month of Summer Reading - last day to sign-up is July 24th and program ends July 31st.  Each year, from June through July, we host Summer Reading. We have programs for all ages.  The 2021 Summer Reading Theme is “Tails and Tales.” The...
Read More

Summer STEM: Toothbrush Critters

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

Our Summer STEM from Your Library program is made possible by our sponsors: the Idaho Commission for Libraries and the Idaho STEM Action Center. A big thank you to them for their support!Learn about circuits while making a neat little bot critter that vibrates!...
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

OCTOBER Kids + Tweens Activities

by | October 11, 2021 | Blog, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Upcoming Events | 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:October 5th: Boss Baby: Family BusinessOctober 12th: Scooby-Doo: Straight Outta NowhereOctober 19th: Space...
Read More

Kid + Tween STEAM: Blubber Bag & Bird Feeder

by | October 6, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Our first Take N' Go STEAM kit for October is learning how creatures survive and thrive in cold climates. The kit comes with a super cool BLUBBER BAG, plus supplies to make a bird feeder. You will need: Crisco (from the Blubber Bag)  Pine cone String Sunflower seeds...
Read More

September Kids + Tween STEAM Craft

by | September 8, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Find out why cats' eyes glow with this craft! Materials needed: Clean can Scissors 4x4 black trash bag piece Rubber band Flashlight
Read More

SEPTEMBER Kid and Tween Activities

by | September 7, 2021 | Blog, Book Babies, Kid's Corner, Story Time, Toddler Time, Tween Scene, Upcoming Events | 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:September 7th: Raya and the Last DragonSeptember 14th: Peter RabbitSeptember 21st: Spirit: UntamedSeptember...
Read More

Summer STEM: Animal Coding Game

by | July 28, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Our Summer STEM from Your Library program is made possible by our sponsors: the Idaho Commission for Libraries and the Idaho STEM Action Center. A big thank you to them for their support!This fun and interactive STEM activity will teach the technique of "If-Then,"...
Read More

Summer STEM: UV Animal Challenge

by | July 20, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Our Summer STEM from Your Library program is made possible by our sponsors: the Idaho Commission for Libraries and the Idaho STEM Action Center. A big thank you to them for their support!Make a cute little animal from pipe cleaners and beads. The kit includes beads...
Read More

Summer STEM: Exploding Soap

by | July 13, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Our Summer STEM from Your Library program is made possible by our sponsors: the Idaho Commission for Libraries and the Idaho STEM Action Center. A big thank you to them for their support!Let's have some fun with soap and a microwave! What happens to an ordinary piece...
Read More

SUMMER STEM: Food Web Puzzle Game

by | July 8, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Our Summer STEM from Your Library program is made possible by our sponsors: the Idaho Commission for Libraries and the Idaho STEM Action Center. A big thank you to them for their support!It's the Circle of Life... Use the supplies in the kit to learn about nature's...
Read More

JULY Kid and Tween Activities

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

Summer Reading Final month of Summer Reading - last day to sign-up is July 24th and program ends July 31st.  Each year, from June through July, we host Summer Reading. We have programs for all ages.  The 2021 Summer Reading Theme is “Tails and Tales.” The...
Read More

Summer STEM: Toothbrush Critters

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

Our Summer STEM from Your Library program is made possible by our sponsors: the Idaho Commission for Libraries and the Idaho STEM Action Center. A big thank you to them for their support!Learn about circuits while making a neat little bot critter that vibrates!...
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.

October TEEN Activities

by | October 12, 2021 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Parties, Teen Zone, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

TEEN ANIME CLUB   It's Halloween month so we're doing an Anime Cosplay! Dress up in a cosplay, watch some Anime, and enjoy treats with our Anime Club! Wednesday, October 13th, from 4:30-5:30pm in the Community Room. For ages 12-18. Masks encouraged but not required....
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Teen Craft: Zen Doodle Pumpkin

by | October 7, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

"Hello, gourd-geous!" First Teen Craft for October will be a Zen Doodle Pumpkin. Make your own Zen design on a foam pumpkin to get you in the Halloween mood.  Materials needed: Foam pumpkin Tea light Push pin Sharpie
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Teen Craft: Hanging Notepad

by | September 28, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

Make a cool hanging notepad for your locker or room by gathering these materials and following our video instructions. Materials needed: Two ribbons Piece of decorative paper  Two popsicle sticks Thread Binder clip Metal folder bracketRoll of paper (we provided you...
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SEPTEMBER 16th – 30th Teen Activities

by | September 17, 2021 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

TEEN ANIME CLUB   Spin the wheel to see which Anime to watch! There will also be an awesome mod podge picture frame craft. Come Wednesday, September 22nd, from 4:30-5:30pm in the Community Room to have some fun! For ages 12-18.   TEEN DUNGEONS AND DRAGONSJoin...
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Teen Craft: Sticky Note Art

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

Use sticky notes and your art skills to create a truly unique art piece.  The materials needed for this craft:  Paper (or a sketchbook) 2-3 different colored sticky notes Pen or pencil to draw
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SEPTEMBER 09 – 15th Teen Activities

by | September 8, 2021 | Blog, Teen Zone, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

TEEN CRAFT - STICKY NOTE ART   Use your creativity to make STICKY NOTE art!  Available starting September 9th. Pick up at the Front Circulation Desk.  For ages 12-18.   YOUNG LEAGUE OF WRITERS We will be discussing what a trope is as well as how to use them...
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Teen Craft: Shadow Art

by | August 9, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

Cast a shadow with a sky backdrop! This craft allows you to create an animal silhouette to contrast the night sky you make behind it.   The materials needed for this craft:  Canvas Paints for sky Animal silhouette Paint brushes Cup of water (to clean brushes with)...
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Teen Craft: Paper Firebirds

by | July 22, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

Put your origami skills to use by crafting this incredible Paper Firebird! The method used is similar to making a crane, but with fun embellishments. The materials needed for this craft: Paper  Glue stick Scissors Twist ties Optional: fox template Inspired by this...
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JULY 16th – 31st Teen Activities

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

TEEN ANIME CLUB Monday, JULY 19th, at 4:30 p.m. in the Community Room.   Come join fellow Anime lovers and watch "My Roommate is a Cat," a fun show about the lives of Haru, a cat from the streets, who is found and adopted by Subaru, an introverted writer.  For ages 12...
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Teen Craft: Cut-Paper Fox Tin

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

Cut paper is a unique type of art form, where the cut paper is used to create an intricate pop-out effect. Use your kit or gather the materials needed to make this amazing piece of art! The materials needed for this craft:  Paper (brown, greens, blues, orange, white,...
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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.

OCTOBER Kids + Tweens Activities

by | October 11, 2021 | Blog, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Upcoming Events | 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:October 5th: Boss Baby: Family BusinessOctober 12th: Scooby-Doo: Straight Outta NowhereOctober 19th: Space...
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OCTOBER Adult Activities

by | October 7, 2021 | Adult Arena, Adult Makers, Blog | 0 Comments

Family Friendly Film NightsCome watch a movie at the library! Every Tuesday at 4pm in the Community Room. Oct 5th: Boss Baby: Family BusinessOct 12th: Scooby-Doo: Straight Outta NowhereOct 19th: Space Jam: A New LegacyOct 26th: Hocus Pocus Children under 12 must be...
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Kid + Tween STEAM: Blubber Bag & Bird Feeder

by | October 6, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Our first Take N' Go STEAM kit for October is learning how creatures survive and thrive in cold climates. The kit comes with a super cool BLUBBER BAG, plus supplies to make a bird feeder. You will need: Crisco (from the Blubber Bag)  Pine cone String Sunflower seeds...
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Adult Makers: Inspirational Tile Magnets

by | September 20, 2021 | Adult Arena, Adult Makers, Blog, Craft Instructions Post | 0 Comments

Inspirational tile magnets to help give you the motivation you need! Materials needed: tiles (from a mini tumbling tower or your own choice) inspirational messagesmod podge magnets pieces of paper (for the backing) scissors glue stick (optional)    
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InterLibrary Loans is now Reopened

by | September 20, 2021 | Adult Arena, Blog, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Madison Library District has reopened InterLibrary Loans (ILL). Please resubmit any requests if they were made prior to September 1st.  You can make requests by going to the "Check it Out" menu option, and then selecting "Suggest New Items/InterLibrary Loans." Fill...
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September Kids + Tween STEAM Craft

by | September 8, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Find out why cats' eyes glow with this craft! Materials needed: Clean can Scissors 4x4 black trash bag piece Rubber band Flashlight
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SEPTEMBER Kid and Tween Activities

by | September 7, 2021 | Blog, Book Babies, Kid's Corner, Story Time, Toddler Time, Tween Scene, Upcoming Events | 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:September 7th: Raya and the Last DragonSeptember 14th: Peter RabbitSeptember 21st: Spirit: UntamedSeptember...
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SEPTEMBER Adult Activities

by | September 2, 2021 | Adult Arena, Adult Makers, Blog, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

September Adult Book Club The Library Book Club will be meeting on Thursday, September 16th, at 6:30pm in the Community Room. There has been a change of book; the book for September is Sold by Patricia McCormick. Lakshmi is a thirteen-year-old girl who lives with her...
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AUGUST Adult Activities

by | August 2, 2021 | Adult Arena, Blog, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

NO AUGUST ACTIVITIES Enjoy the rest of your summer and we will see you at activities in September!    EXPLORATION KITS The Adult Exploration Kits are back on the shelves! Each kit is built to take you on a journey of learning. There are a myriad of subjects to...
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Summer STEM: Animal Coding Game

by | July 28, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Our Summer STEM from Your Library program is made possible by our sponsors: the Idaho Commission for Libraries and the Idaho STEM Action Center. A big thank you to them for their support!This fun and interactive STEM activity will teach the technique of "If-Then,"...
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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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OCTOBER Kids + Tweens Activities

by | October 11, 2021 | Blog, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Upcoming Events | 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:October 5th: Boss Baby: Family BusinessOctober 12th: Scooby-Doo: Straight Outta NowhereOctober 19th: Space...
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Kid + Tween STEAM: Blubber Bag & Bird Feeder

by | October 6, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Our first Take N' Go STEAM kit for October is learning how creatures survive and thrive in cold climates. The kit comes with a super cool BLUBBER BAG, plus supplies to make a bird feeder. You will need: Crisco (from the Blubber Bag)  Pine cone String Sunflower seeds...
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September Kids + Tween STEAM Craft

by | September 8, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Find out why cats' eyes glow with this craft! Materials needed: Clean can Scissors 4x4 black trash bag piece Rubber band Flashlight
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SEPTEMBER Kid and Tween Activities

by | September 7, 2021 | Blog, Book Babies, Kid's Corner, Story Time, Toddler Time, Tween Scene, Upcoming Events | 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:September 7th: Raya and the Last DragonSeptember 14th: Peter RabbitSeptember 21st: Spirit: UntamedSeptember...
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Summer STEM: Animal Coding Game

by | July 28, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Our Summer STEM from Your Library program is made possible by our sponsors: the Idaho Commission for Libraries and the Idaho STEM Action Center. A big thank you to them for their support!This fun and interactive STEM activity will teach the technique of "If-Then,"...
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Summer STEM: UV Animal Challenge

by | July 20, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Our Summer STEM from Your Library program is made possible by our sponsors: the Idaho Commission for Libraries and the Idaho STEM Action Center. A big thank you to them for their support!Make a cute little animal from pipe cleaners and beads. The kit includes beads...
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Summer STEM: Exploding Soap

by | July 13, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Our Summer STEM from Your Library program is made possible by our sponsors: the Idaho Commission for Libraries and the Idaho STEM Action Center. A big thank you to them for their support!Let's have some fun with soap and a microwave! What happens to an ordinary piece...
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SUMMER STEM: Food Web Puzzle Game

by | July 8, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Our Summer STEM from Your Library program is made possible by our sponsors: the Idaho Commission for Libraries and the Idaho STEM Action Center. A big thank you to them for their support!It's the Circle of Life... Use the supplies in the kit to learn about nature's...
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JULY Kid and Tween Activities

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

Summer Reading Final month of Summer Reading - last day to sign-up is July 24th and program ends July 31st.  Each year, from June through July, we host Summer Reading. We have programs for all ages.  The 2021 Summer Reading Theme is “Tails and Tales.” The...
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Summer STEM: Toothbrush Critters

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

Our Summer STEM from Your Library program is made possible by our sponsors: the Idaho Commission for Libraries and the Idaho STEM Action Center. A big thank you to them for their support!Learn about circuits while making a neat little bot critter that vibrates!...
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