October Kid and Tween STEAM

by Lauren Abbott | Oct 6, 2020 | Kid STEAM, Tween STEAM | 0 comments

October Kid and Tween STEAM

Check out our October kid and tween STEAM Take N’ Go kits below. Each will be available for pickup at the Youth Reference desk. Instructions will be available on our website and our YouTube channel.

Pumpkin Patch Marble Maze – available starting October 13

Learn about balance and gravity as you assemble a marble maze with paper, pom poms, and a paper plate.

Stained glass spiderweb craft – available starting October 276

Make colorful stained glass spiderwebs using tissue paper.

April Teen Programs

by Mary Kirkpatrick | April 12, 2025 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

Teen Action CouncilThe Teen Action Council gathers to discuss plans and come up with ways for the Library to serve teens. Ages 13-18 are invited to join us Wednesday, April 2 in the Community Room at 4 PM!Teen CraftsGet crafty at Teen Crafts on Thursday, April 3, from...

March Programs for Teens

by Mary Kirkpatrick | February 28, 2025 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

Chess & Game ClubLearn the art of chess and other games with the master of fun and strategy, Nick Allison. Tweens and teens ages 9-18 are welcome to join every Monday from 4:30-5:30 PM in the Community Room. Game supplies will be provided.Teen Action CouncilThe...

February Programs for Teens

by Mary Kirkpatrick | January 27, 2025 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

Old School PoetryThis February, let love take center stage! Stop by our special collections area to type out a heartfelt poem on our vintage typewriter—whether it’s for your soulmate, a dear friend, or your favorite pizza. Drop your masterpiece into the submission box...

January Programs for Teens

by Mary Kirkpatrick | December 30, 2024 | Blog, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

Chess & Game ClubLearn the art of chess and other games with the master of fun and strategy, Nick Allison. Tweens and teens ages 9-18 are welcome to join every Monday* from 4:30-5:30 PM in the Community Room. Game supplies will be provided. *There will be no Chess...

December 2024 Programs for All Ages

by Mary Kirkpatrick | November 27, 2024 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene | 0 Comments

Winter Safe DrivingFirst time driving on snowy winter roads? Madison Library District is partnering with the Idaho Department of Transportation and the Idaho State Police to keep you safe this winter! Learn strategies to stay on the road, deal with slipping and...

November Programs for Teens

by Mary Kirkpatrick | October 30, 2024 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

Family Friendly FilmsLooking for a fun movie afternoon on the big screen? Join us for Free Family Friendly Films on Fridays at 3:30 PM in the Community Room! We’ve got new releases and beloved classics lined up: Nov. 1: The Garfield Movie (PG) Nov. 15: Despicable Me...

October Programs for Teens

by Mary Kirkpatrick | September 30, 2024 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

Teen Action CouncilHave a say in what goes on at the Library for teens! Ages 13-18 are welcome to join us Wednesday, Oct. 2nd at 4 PM in the Community Room to voice their input. Manga and Animation Art ClubCalling all teens ages 12-18 who love art and anime! Join our...

September 2024 Teen Activities

by Mary Kirkpatrick | August 29, 2024 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

Teen Action CouncilHave a say in what goes on at the Library for teens! Ages 13-18 are welcome to join us Wednesday, Sept. 4th at 4 PM in the Community Room to voice their input. Manga and Animation Art ClubCalling all teens ages 12-18 who love art and anime! Join our...

July 2024 Teen Activities

by Mary Kirkpatrick | June 27, 2024 | Blog, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

Summer ReadingAdventure Begins at Your Library with Summer Reading 2024! This annual program is designed for all ages to read every day, participate in special Library programs, and keep smashing our reading goals! The second prizes for every level will be...

June 2024 Teen Activities

by Mary Kirkpatrick | May 30, 2024 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

Summer ReadingAdventure Begins at Your Library with Summer Reading 2024! This annual program is designed for all ages to read every day, participate in special Library programs, and stay active all summer long! Sign-ups begin on Monday, June 3rd, either online or at...

Teen Ghost Paint Rockets

by Lauren Abbott | Oct 5, 2020 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 comments

Teen Ghost Paint Rockets

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Launch a ghost paint rocket by following the video below! You will need the following supplies:

film canister
Alka Seltzer tablets
water-based paint like finger paints

Watch the video instructions

April Teen Programs

by Mary Kirkpatrick | April 12, 2025 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

March Programs for Teens

by Mary Kirkpatrick | February 28, 2025 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

February Programs for Teens

by Mary Kirkpatrick | January 27, 2025 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

January Programs for Teens

by Mary Kirkpatrick | December 30, 2024 | Blog, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

December 2024 Programs for All Ages

by Mary Kirkpatrick | November 27, 2024 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene | 0 Comments

November Programs for Teens

by Mary Kirkpatrick | October 30, 2024 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

October Programs for Teens

by Mary Kirkpatrick | September 30, 2024 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

September 2024 Teen Activities

by Mary Kirkpatrick | August 29, 2024 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

July 2024 Teen Activities

by Mary Kirkpatrick | June 27, 2024 | Blog, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

June 2024 Teen Activities

by Mary Kirkpatrick | May 30, 2024 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

Summer ReadingAdventure Begins at Your Library with Summer Reading 2024! This annual program is designed for all ages to read every day, participate in special Library programs, and stay active all summer long! Sign-ups begin on Monday, June 3rd, either online or at...

Story Time – Bubbles!

by Lauren Abbott | Oct 2, 2020 | Blog, Kid's Corner, Story Time | 0 comments

Story Time: Bubbles

“Bear blows bubbles!” “B” is for bubbles. Did you know a bubble will always be a sphere unless it’s next to something else that alters its shape? Bubbles are also great for making firends. Have a bubble blowing party with a friend. You might become bubble best buddies!

Join us live Tuesdays at 10:30 AM – Online on Facebook

Ages 2-5

Sing, Talk, Read, Write, Play

Talk & Play

Learning to “guess” or hypothesize what will happen when you take an action is an important step in cognitive development and critical thinking. Before you try the following activity, have your child “guess” or question what will happen in this bubble experiment, then have them “test the guess” for the answer.

Activity

Fill a variety of cups with different liquids such as, water, milk, soda, and soup. Then blow bubbles with a straw in each of the liquids. Then answer these questions. Which liquid “holds” a better bubble? Can you pop the bubble?

Books Presented

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Bubble Bear by Maxwell Higgins

Bear loves to blow bubbles. But when Badger tries to spoil Bear’s fun, he blows a bubble you won’t believe!

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Pop! A Book About Bubbles by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley

This Stage 1 Let’s-Read-and-Find-Out book explains how trapping air inside soapy liquid creates bubbles—and why bubbles are always round.

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Bubbles by Kit Chase

Kangaroo and Koala become fast friends when they vanquish a bubble monster together.

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Songs, Rhymes, and Fingerplays

Ten Little Bubbles

One little, two little, three little bubbles,
Four little, five little, six little bubbles,
Seven little, eight little, nine little bubbles,
Ten little bubbles go pop! pop! pop!
Count bubbles on fingers and clap when you say, “pop!”

– Kcls.org

Bingo

There was a farmer who had a dog,
And Bingo was his name-o.
B-I-N-G-O
B-I-N-G-O
B-I-N-G-O
And Bingo was his name-o.
There was a farmer who had a dog,
And Bingo was his name-o.
(clap)-I-N-G-O
(clap)-I-N-G-O
(clap)-I-N-G-O
And Bingo was his name-o.

– Allnurseryrhymes.com

Crafts and Activities

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Coloring Page

Print out this coloring page!

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Bubble Wand

Make this simple bubble wand!

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No-Fail Homemade Bubble Solution

Make your own bubble solution by combining the following:

5 cups water
2 cups dishwashing liquid (we used Dawn)
1/2 cup karo syrup

Learn More

Additional Books

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Pop! by Jason Carter Eaton

There’s only one thing Dewey loves more than blowing bubbles: popping them. Every last one of them. But on a fine bubble-blowing day, Dewey’s very last bubble gets away.

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Bubble Trouble by Margaret Mahy

Mabel blows a bubble that captures Baby and wafts him away, resulting in a wild chase that involves the whole neighborhood.

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Storytime: B is for Birthday

by Marybeth Isle | April 17, 2025 | Blog, Kid's Corner, Story Time | 0 Comments

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Storytime: L is for Lions

by Marybeth Isle | March 26, 2025 | Blog, Kid's Corner, Story Time | 0 Comments

Why don’t lions like fast food? Because they can’t catch it! Lions are fascinating animals that live in family groups called prides, which can have up to 30 lions. They're incredible jumpers, and their roar can be heard up to five miles away! Did you know that baby...

Storytime: L is for Luck

by Marybeth Isle | March 19, 2025 | Blog, Kid's Corner, Story Time | 0 Comments

L is for luck! Do you have a lucky charm? Or had an unlucky day turn into a lucky one? Or maybe a good friend made you feel lucky? The difference between good luck and bad luck can depend on your mindset. By using creativity and imagination while looking at a problem,...

Storytime: L is for Ladybugs

by Marybeth Isle | March 12, 2025 | Blog, Kid's Corner, Story Time | 0 Comments

Does your child say “wake” instead of “lake” or “wook” instead of “look?” The “L” sound can be tricky for kids to master. While sounds develop at different ages, imitation is key to learning speech. To produce the “L” sound, place the tip of your tongue just behind...

Storytime: L is for Lambs

by Marybeth Isle | March 6, 2025 | Blog, Kid's Corner, Story Time | 0 Comments

Who knew that lambs love to laugh or that there are sheep in space with colorful coats? Plus, did you know that lambs can walk within minutes of being born, have teeth only on their lower jaw, and possess four stomachs? If you and your child want to learn more about...

March Programs for Kids ‘n’ Tweens

by Mary Kirkpatrick | February 28, 2025 | Blog, Book Babies, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Story Time, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Story TimeGet ready for March magic with our early literacy programs! Book Babies – Wednesdays at 9:30 AM for babies not yet walking and their grown-ups. Enjoy songs, stories, baby sign language, movement, and sensory activities. Toddler Time – Mondays & Tuesdays...

Storytime: Something NEW, Just for YOU! in February

by Marybeth Isle | February 25, 2025 | Blog, Kid's Corner, Story Time | 0 Comments

Here’s something new to the library, and it’s just for you! Join us Tuesdays, and Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. or Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room. Ages 2-5 Sing, Talk, Read, Write, Play Tip Some children love to sit and listen to books, and some find other...

Storytime: C is for Confidence

by Marybeth Isle | February 19, 2025 | Blog, Kid's Corner, Story Time | 0 Comments

Building confidence in your child at a young age is crucial because it shapes how they see themselves and how they interact with the world. When a child learns confidence, they can see mistakes as learning opportunities rather than a reason to give up. As you read...

Storytime: C is for Counting

by Marybeth Isle | February 12, 2025 | Blog, Kid's Corner, Story Time | 0 Comments

One, two, three, count with me. It’s as easy as can be! Teaching numbers at an early age can be great fun! Here are some effective ways to introduce numbers to your child: Everyday Activities Count objects around the house (toys, fruits, steps). Count fingers and toes...

Upcoming October Teen Crafts: Ghost Rockets and Baby Yoda

by Lauren Abbott | Sep 28, 2020 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone, Upcoming Events | 0 comments

Upcoming October Teen Crafts: Ghost Rockets and Baby Yoda

Check out our October teen Take N’ Go kits below. Each will be available for pickup at the Youth Reference desk. Instructions will be available on our website and our YouTube channel.

Ghost Rockets – available starting October 1

We’ll launch Alka-Seltzer rockets specialized to look like ghosts.

Baby Yoda craft – available starting October 15

We’ll craft a little Baby Yoda.

April Teen Programs

by Mary Kirkpatrick | April 12, 2025 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

March Programs for Teens

by Mary Kirkpatrick | February 28, 2025 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

February Programs for Teens

by Mary Kirkpatrick | January 27, 2025 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

January Programs for Teens

by Mary Kirkpatrick | December 30, 2024 | Blog, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

December 2024 Programs for All Ages

by Mary Kirkpatrick | November 27, 2024 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene | 0 Comments

November Programs for Teens

by Mary Kirkpatrick | October 30, 2024 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

October Programs for Teens

by Mary Kirkpatrick | September 30, 2024 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

September 2024 Teen Activities

by Mary Kirkpatrick | August 29, 2024 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

July 2024 Teen Activities

by Mary Kirkpatrick | June 27, 2024 | Blog, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

June 2024 Teen Activities

by Mary Kirkpatrick | May 30, 2024 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

Summer ReadingAdventure Begins at Your Library with Summer Reading 2024! This annual program is designed for all ages to read every day, participate in special Library programs, and stay active all summer long! Sign-ups begin on Monday, June 3rd, either online or at...

Story Time – Boxes

by Lauren Abbott | Sep 22, 2020 | Blog, Kid's Corner, Story Time | 0 comments

Story Time

Boxes

What’s inside your magic box? Today in preschool story time we learned that “box” starts with the letter “B.” Did you know that in 2006, the cardboard box was inducted into the Toy Hall of Fame? That’s because, when you use your imagination, a box can become anything!