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"Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest
"Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest
February 3, 2025
Feeling inspired by life’s little disasters, or perhaps your imagination runs wild with the worst-case scenarios? Enter our Poetry/Verse Contest and share your creative take on this year’s theme: Terrible Things Could Happen to You! Inspired by our On The Same Page book pick, Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures.
🖋️ Who can enter?
Anyone ages 8 and up! Categories:
- Tween (8-11)
- Teen (12-17)
- Adult (18+)
📅 Key Dates:
- Entries open: February 3, 2025
- Entries close: February 24, 2025
🏆 Winners: One winner per category will be announced February 28, 2025, on Facebook and in our newsletter. Every participant will receive a small gift from the Library. Winners will get the prize!
✨ Guidelines:
- Up to 600 words, written in verse (poetry in any style is welcome).
- No violent or inappropriate content, please.
- Participants are allowed to submit up to 3 poems. Please send them together in the same document.
- Entries must be submitted as a PDF or Word document via email to programs@madisonlib.org with your name, library card number, email, , phone number, and entry title included in the email for the adult participants. Junior participants do not need a library card to enter.
So sharpen your pencils (or flex those typing fingers), and don’t wait for disaster to strike—submit your entry today! Full contest rules are available at madisonlib.org.
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Old School Poetry
Old School Poetry
February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from
Throughout the month, we’ll have a typewriter set up near our special collections cases foryou to write a poem to your love, whoever or whatever that love may be. Therewill also be a submission box nearby if you’d like to share those poems.
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Game and Chess Club
Game and Chess Club
February 3, 2025 from 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
For tweens and teens ages 9- 18 Learn the art of Chess and other games with the master of fun and strategy, Nick Allison. Game supplies will be provided.
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Old School Poetry
Old School Poetry
February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from
Throughout the month, we’ll have a typewriter set up near our special collections cases foryou to write a poem to your love, whoever or whatever that love may be. Therewill also be a submission box nearby if you’d like to share those poems.
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"Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest
"Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest
February 4, 2025
Feeling inspired by life’s little disasters, or perhaps your imagination runs wild with the worst-case scenarios? Enter our Poetry/Verse Contest and share your creative take on this year’s theme: Terrible Things Could Happen to You! Inspired by our On The Same Page book pick, Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures.
🖋️ Who can enter?
Anyone ages 8 and up! Categories:
- Tween (8-11)
- Teen (12-17)
- Adult (18+)
📅 Key Dates:
- Entries open: February 3, 2025
- Entries close: February 24, 2025
🏆 Winners: One winner per category will be announced February 28, 2025, on Facebook and in our newsletter. Every participant will receive a small gift from the Library. Winners will get the prize!
✨ Guidelines:
- Up to 600 words, written in verse (poetry in any style is welcome).
- No violent or inappropriate content, please.
- Participants are allowed to submit up to 3 poems. Please send them together in the same document.
- Entries must be submitted as a PDF or Word document via email to programs@madisonlib.org with your name, library card number, email, , phone number, and entry title included in the email for the adult participants. Junior participants do not need a library card to enter.
So sharpen your pencils (or flex those typing fingers), and don’t wait for disaster to strike—submit your entry today! Full contest rules are available at madisonlib.org.
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Old School Poetry
Old School Poetry
February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from
Throughout the month, we’ll have a typewriter set up near our special collections cases foryou to write a poem to your love, whoever or whatever that love may be. Therewill also be a submission box nearby if you’d like to share those poems.
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"Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest
"Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest
February 5, 2025
Feeling inspired by life’s little disasters, or perhaps your imagination runs wild with the worst-case scenarios? Enter our Poetry/Verse Contest and share your creative take on this year’s theme: Terrible Things Could Happen to You! Inspired by our On The Same Page book pick, Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures.
🖋️ Who can enter?
Anyone ages 8 and up! Categories:
- Tween (8-11)
- Teen (12-17)
- Adult (18+)
📅 Key Dates:
- Entries open: February 3, 2025
- Entries close: February 24, 2025
🏆 Winners: One winner per category will be announced February 28, 2025, on Facebook and in our newsletter. Every participant will receive a small gift from the Library. Winners will get the prize!
✨ Guidelines:
- Up to 600 words, written in verse (poetry in any style is welcome).
- No violent or inappropriate content, please.
- Participants are allowed to submit up to 3 poems. Please send them together in the same document.
- Entries must be submitted as a PDF or Word document via email to programs@madisonlib.org with your name, library card number, email, , phone number, and entry title included in the email for the adult participants. Junior participants do not need a library card to enter.
So sharpen your pencils (or flex those typing fingers), and don’t wait for disaster to strike—submit your entry today! Full contest rules are available at madisonlib.org.
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Teen Action Council
Teen Action Council
February 5, 2025 from 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Select participants plan library activities for teens ages 12-18.
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Old School Poetry
Old School Poetry
February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from
Throughout the month, we’ll have a typewriter set up near our special collections cases foryou to write a poem to your love, whoever or whatever that love may be. Therewill also be a submission box nearby if you’d like to share those poems.
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"Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest
"Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest
February 6, 2025
Feeling inspired by life’s little disasters, or perhaps your imagination runs wild with the worst-case scenarios? Enter our Poetry/Verse Contest and share your creative take on this year’s theme: Terrible Things Could Happen to You! Inspired by our On The Same Page book pick, Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures.
🖋️ Who can enter?
Anyone ages 8 and up! Categories:
- Tween (8-11)
- Teen (12-17)
- Adult (18+)
📅 Key Dates:
- Entries open: February 3, 2025
- Entries close: February 24, 2025
🏆 Winners: One winner per category will be announced February 28, 2025, on Facebook and in our newsletter. Every participant will receive a small gift from the Library. Winners will get the prize!
✨ Guidelines:
- Up to 600 words, written in verse (poetry in any style is welcome).
- No violent or inappropriate content, please.
- Participants are allowed to submit up to 3 poems. Please send them together in the same document.
- Entries must be submitted as a PDF or Word document via email to programs@madisonlib.org with your name, library card number, email, , phone number, and entry title included in the email for the adult participants. Junior participants do not need a library card to enter.
So sharpen your pencils (or flex those typing fingers), and don’t wait for disaster to strike—submit your entry today! Full contest rules are available at madisonlib.org.
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Cook with a Book
Cook with a Book
February 6, 2025 from 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Have you ever wanted to make treacle tart from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone? Or how about the scones from the Inheritance Games? Or maybe you would like to try the mallowmelt from Keeper of the Lost Cities. Then join us for our teen Cook with a Book!
For this activity, we will make donuts from Flora and Ulysses The Illuminated Adventures by Kate DiCamillo!
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Old School Poetry
Old School Poetry
February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from
Throughout the month, we’ll have a typewriter set up near our special collections cases foryou to write a poem to your love, whoever or whatever that love may be. Therewill also be a submission box nearby if you’d like to share those poems.
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"Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest
"Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest
February 7, 2025
Feeling inspired by life’s little disasters, or perhaps your imagination runs wild with the worst-case scenarios? Enter our Poetry/Verse Contest and share your creative take on this year’s theme: Terrible Things Could Happen to You! Inspired by our On The Same Page book pick, Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures.
🖋️ Who can enter?
Anyone ages 8 and up! Categories:
- Tween (8-11)
- Teen (12-17)
- Adult (18+)
📅 Key Dates:
- Entries open: February 3, 2025
- Entries close: February 24, 2025
🏆 Winners: One winner per category will be announced February 28, 2025, on Facebook and in our newsletter. Every participant will receive a small gift from the Library. Winners will get the prize!
✨ Guidelines:
- Up to 600 words, written in verse (poetry in any style is welcome).
- No violent or inappropriate content, please.
- Participants are allowed to submit up to 3 poems. Please send them together in the same document.
- Entries must be submitted as a PDF or Word document via email to programs@madisonlib.org with your name, library card number, email, , phone number, and entry title included in the email for the adult participants. Junior participants do not need a library card to enter.
So sharpen your pencils (or flex those typing fingers), and don’t wait for disaster to strike—submit your entry today! Full contest rules are available at madisonlib.org.
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Free Family Friendly Films
Free Family Friendly Films
February 7, 2025 from 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Want to watch a fun movie on a big screen? We have got new ones and classics all lined up for an afternoon of movie fun!
A schedule of of the month's afternoon films are available @ madisonlib.org.
All children 12 and under must be accompanied by responsible party, age 14+.
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Old School Poetry
Old School Poetry
February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from
Throughout the month, we’ll have a typewriter set up near our special collections cases foryou to write a poem to your love, whoever or whatever that love may be. Therewill also be a submission box nearby if you’d like to share those poems.
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"Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest
"Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest
February 8, 2025
Feeling inspired by life’s little disasters, or perhaps your imagination runs wild with the worst-case scenarios? Enter our Poetry/Verse Contest and share your creative take on this year’s theme: Terrible Things Could Happen to You! Inspired by our On The Same Page book pick, Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures.
🖋️ Who can enter?
Anyone ages 8 and up! Categories:
- Tween (8-11)
- Teen (12-17)
- Adult (18+)
📅 Key Dates:
- Entries open: February 3, 2025
- Entries close: February 24, 2025
🏆 Winners: One winner per category will be announced February 28, 2025, on Facebook and in our newsletter. Every participant will receive a small gift from the Library. Winners will get the prize!
✨ Guidelines:
- Up to 600 words, written in verse (poetry in any style is welcome).
- No violent or inappropriate content, please.
- Participants are allowed to submit up to 3 poems. Please send them together in the same document.
- Entries must be submitted as a PDF or Word document via email to programs@madisonlib.org with your name, library card number, email, , phone number, and entry title included in the email for the adult participants. Junior participants do not need a library card to enter.
So sharpen your pencils (or flex those typing fingers), and don’t wait for disaster to strike—submit your entry today! Full contest rules are available at madisonlib.org.
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Old School Poetry
Old School Poetry
February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from
Throughout the month, we’ll have a typewriter set up near our special collections cases foryou to write a poem to your love, whoever or whatever that love may be. Therewill also be a submission box nearby if you’d like to share those poems.
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"Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest
"Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest
February 9, 2025
Feeling inspired by life’s little disasters, or perhaps your imagination runs wild with the worst-case scenarios? Enter our Poetry/Verse Contest and share your creative take on this year’s theme: Terrible Things Could Happen to You! Inspired by our On The Same Page book pick, Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures.
🖋️ Who can enter?
Anyone ages 8 and up! Categories:
- Tween (8-11)
- Teen (12-17)
- Adult (18+)
📅 Key Dates:
- Entries open: February 3, 2025
- Entries close: February 24, 2025
🏆 Winners: One winner per category will be announced February 28, 2025, on Facebook and in our newsletter. Every participant will receive a small gift from the Library. Winners will get the prize!
✨ Guidelines:
- Up to 600 words, written in verse (poetry in any style is welcome).
- No violent or inappropriate content, please.
- Participants are allowed to submit up to 3 poems. Please send them together in the same document.
- Entries must be submitted as a PDF or Word document via email to programs@madisonlib.org with your name, library card number, email, , phone number, and entry title included in the email for the adult participants. Junior participants do not need a library card to enter.
So sharpen your pencils (or flex those typing fingers), and don’t wait for disaster to strike—submit your entry today! Full contest rules are available at madisonlib.org.
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Old School Poetry
Old School Poetry
February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from
Throughout the month, we’ll have a typewriter set up near our special collections cases foryou to write a poem to your love, whoever or whatever that love may be. Therewill also be a submission box nearby if you’d like to share those poems.
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"Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest
"Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest
February 10, 2025
Feeling inspired by life’s little disasters, or perhaps your imagination runs wild with the worst-case scenarios? Enter our Poetry/Verse Contest and share your creative take on this year’s theme: Terrible Things Could Happen to You! Inspired by our On The Same Page book pick, Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures.
🖋️ Who can enter?
Anyone ages 8 and up! Categories:
- Tween (8-11)
- Teen (12-17)
- Adult (18+)
📅 Key Dates:
- Entries open: February 3, 2025
- Entries close: February 24, 2025
🏆 Winners: One winner per category will be announced February 28, 2025, on Facebook and in our newsletter. Every participant will receive a small gift from the Library. Winners will get the prize!
✨ Guidelines:
- Up to 600 words, written in verse (poetry in any style is welcome).
- No violent or inappropriate content, please.
- Participants are allowed to submit up to 3 poems. Please send them together in the same document.
- Entries must be submitted as a PDF or Word document via email to programs@madisonlib.org with your name, library card number, email, , phone number, and entry title included in the email for the adult participants. Junior participants do not need a library card to enter.
So sharpen your pencils (or flex those typing fingers), and don’t wait for disaster to strike—submit your entry today! Full contest rules are available at madisonlib.org.
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Game and Chess Club
Game and Chess Club
February 10, 2025 from 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
For tweens and teens ages 9- 18 Learn the art of Chess and other games with the master of fun and strategy, Nick Allison. Game supplies will be provided.
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Old School Poetry
Old School Poetry
February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from
Throughout the month, we’ll have a typewriter set up near our special collections cases foryou to write a poem to your love, whoever or whatever that love may be. Therewill also be a submission box nearby if you’d like to share those poems.
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"Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest
"Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest
February 11, 2025
Feeling inspired by life’s little disasters, or perhaps your imagination runs wild with the worst-case scenarios? Enter our Poetry/Verse Contest and share your creative take on this year’s theme: Terrible Things Could Happen to You! Inspired by our On The Same Page book pick, Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures.
🖋️ Who can enter?
Anyone ages 8 and up! Categories:
- Tween (8-11)
- Teen (12-17)
- Adult (18+)
📅 Key Dates:
- Entries open: February 3, 2025
- Entries close: February 24, 2025
🏆 Winners: One winner per category will be announced February 28, 2025, on Facebook and in our newsletter. Every participant will receive a small gift from the Library. Winners will get the prize!
✨ Guidelines:
- Up to 600 words, written in verse (poetry in any style is welcome).
- No violent or inappropriate content, please.
- Participants are allowed to submit up to 3 poems. Please send them together in the same document.
- Entries must be submitted as a PDF or Word document via email to programs@madisonlib.org with your name, library card number, email, , phone number, and entry title included in the email for the adult participants. Junior participants do not need a library card to enter.
So sharpen your pencils (or flex those typing fingers), and don’t wait for disaster to strike—submit your entry today! Full contest rules are available at madisonlib.org.
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Old School Poetry
Old School Poetry
February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from
Throughout the month, we’ll have a typewriter set up near our special collections cases foryou to write a poem to your love, whoever or whatever that love may be. Therewill also be a submission box nearby if you’d like to share those poems.
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"Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest
"Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest
February 12, 2025
Feeling inspired by life’s little disasters, or perhaps your imagination runs wild with the worst-case scenarios? Enter our Poetry/Verse Contest and share your creative take on this year’s theme: Terrible Things Could Happen to You! Inspired by our On The Same Page book pick, Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures.
🖋️ Who can enter?
Anyone ages 8 and up! Categories:
- Tween (8-11)
- Teen (12-17)
- Adult (18+)
📅 Key Dates:
- Entries open: February 3, 2025
- Entries close: February 24, 2025
🏆 Winners: One winner per category will be announced February 28, 2025, on Facebook and in our newsletter. Every participant will receive a small gift from the Library. Winners will get the prize!
✨ Guidelines:
- Up to 600 words, written in verse (poetry in any style is welcome).
- No violent or inappropriate content, please.
- Participants are allowed to submit up to 3 poems. Please send them together in the same document.
- Entries must be submitted as a PDF or Word document via email to programs@madisonlib.org with your name, library card number, email, , phone number, and entry title included in the email for the adult participants. Junior participants do not need a library card to enter.
So sharpen your pencils (or flex those typing fingers), and don’t wait for disaster to strike—submit your entry today! Full contest rules are available at madisonlib.org.
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Young League of Writers
Young League of Writers
February 12, 2025 from 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Would you like to share your writing with other teens your age or just make new friends?
Join the Young League of Writers for ages 12-18. We will meet for an 1 1/2 hours to share what we've all been working on and talk about what makes writing great. Sign-up here for notifications!
For this activity, we will learn "how to write emotion well" as we get to know our characters.
For more information, go to www.madisonlib.org/teen-zone.
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On the Same Page: Teribble Things Can Happen to You: Emergency Prep
On the Same Page: Teribble Things Can Happen to You: Emergency Prep
February 12, 2025 from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Asevery Incandesto fan knows, TerribleThings Can Happen to You! Join us tonight as Jennifer Porter, INL FireDepartment Deputy Chief of Operations, and Ben Porter, Shelley Fire Department,teach us how to deal with the horrors in your future.
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Old School Poetry
Old School Poetry
February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from
Throughout the month, we’ll have a typewriter set up near our special collections cases foryou to write a poem to your love, whoever or whatever that love may be. Therewill also be a submission box nearby if you’d like to share those poems.
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"Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest
"Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest
February 13, 2025
Feeling inspired by life’s little disasters, or perhaps your imagination runs wild with the worst-case scenarios? Enter our Poetry/Verse Contest and share your creative take on this year’s theme: Terrible Things Could Happen to You! Inspired by our On The Same Page book pick, Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures.
🖋️ Who can enter?
Anyone ages 8 and up! Categories:
- Tween (8-11)
- Teen (12-17)
- Adult (18+)
📅 Key Dates:
- Entries open: February 3, 2025
- Entries close: February 24, 2025
🏆 Winners: One winner per category will be announced February 28, 2025, on Facebook and in our newsletter. Every participant will receive a small gift from the Library. Winners will get the prize!
✨ Guidelines:
- Up to 600 words, written in verse (poetry in any style is welcome).
- No violent or inappropriate content, please.
- Participants are allowed to submit up to 3 poems. Please send them together in the same document.
- Entries must be submitted as a PDF or Word document via email to programs@madisonlib.org with your name, library card number, email, , phone number, and entry title included in the email for the adult participants. Junior participants do not need a library card to enter.
So sharpen your pencils (or flex those typing fingers), and don’t wait for disaster to strike—submit your entry today! Full contest rules are available at madisonlib.org.
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Manga & Animation Art Club for Teens
Manga & Animation Art Club for Teens
February 13, 2025 from 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Teens ages 12-18 gather together to learn about and create Manga and Animation art while working together to learn new skills. No need to apply -- just bring your art and show up!
For this activity, we will practice animation with a bouncing ball!
Email Gina @ gina.m@madisonlib.org for more information.
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Old School Poetry
Old School Poetry
February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from
Throughout the month, we’ll have a typewriter set up near our special collections cases foryou to write a poem to your love, whoever or whatever that love may be. Therewill also be a submission box nearby if you’d like to share those poems.
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"Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest
"Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest
February 14, 2025
Feeling inspired by life’s little disasters, or perhaps your imagination runs wild with the worst-case scenarios? Enter our Poetry/Verse Contest and share your creative take on this year’s theme: Terrible Things Could Happen to You! Inspired by our On The Same Page book pick, Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures.
🖋️ Who can enter?
Anyone ages 8 and up! Categories:
- Tween (8-11)
- Teen (12-17)
- Adult (18+)
📅 Key Dates:
- Entries open: February 3, 2025
- Entries close: February 24, 2025
🏆 Winners: One winner per category will be announced February 28, 2025, on Facebook and in our newsletter. Every participant will receive a small gift from the Library. Winners will get the prize!
✨ Guidelines:
- Up to 600 words, written in verse (poetry in any style is welcome).
- No violent or inappropriate content, please.
- Participants are allowed to submit up to 3 poems. Please send them together in the same document.
- Entries must be submitted as a PDF or Word document via email to programs@madisonlib.org with your name, library card number, email, , phone number, and entry title included in the email for the adult participants. Junior participants do not need a library card to enter.
So sharpen your pencils (or flex those typing fingers), and don’t wait for disaster to strike—submit your entry today! Full contest rules are available at madisonlib.org.
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Teen Dungeons & Dragons
Teen Dungeons & Dragons
February 14, 2025 from 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
In this classic role-playing game, you create your character, choose how they interact with the story, and use dice to decide the outcomes of your actions.
This event is open to all teens (ages 12 to 18). Both beginners and experienced players are welcome. Bi-monthly sessions will occur; check calendar for scheduled dates.
The game will consist of one, 1 to 2 hour session for first level characters (opportunities to level up are provided between sessions). Experienced players may use their own character if they wish, but pre-made characters will also be available. All characters should be made using only the resources available in the core 5th Edition player’s handbook.
For more information check out our webpage: https://www.madisonlib.org/dungeons-and-dragons/
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Old School Poetry
Old School Poetry
February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from
Throughout the month, we’ll have a typewriter set up near our special collections cases foryou to write a poem to your love, whoever or whatever that love may be. Therewill also be a submission box nearby if you’d like to share those poems.
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"Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest
"Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest
February 15, 2025
Feeling inspired by life’s little disasters, or perhaps your imagination runs wild with the worst-case scenarios? Enter our Poetry/Verse Contest and share your creative take on this year’s theme: Terrible Things Could Happen to You! Inspired by our On The Same Page book pick, Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures.
🖋️ Who can enter?
Anyone ages 8 and up! Categories:
- Tween (8-11)
- Teen (12-17)
- Adult (18+)
📅 Key Dates:
- Entries open: February 3, 2025
- Entries close: February 24, 2025
🏆 Winners: One winner per category will be announced February 28, 2025, on Facebook and in our newsletter. Every participant will receive a small gift from the Library. Winners will get the prize!
✨ Guidelines:
- Up to 600 words, written in verse (poetry in any style is welcome).
- No violent or inappropriate content, please.
- Participants are allowed to submit up to 3 poems. Please send them together in the same document.
- Entries must be submitted as a PDF or Word document via email to programs@madisonlib.org with your name, library card number, email, , phone number, and entry title included in the email for the adult participants. Junior participants do not need a library card to enter.
So sharpen your pencils (or flex those typing fingers), and don’t wait for disaster to strike—submit your entry today! Full contest rules are available at madisonlib.org.
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Old School Poetry
Old School Poetry
February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from
Throughout the month, we’ll have a typewriter set up near our special collections cases foryou to write a poem to your love, whoever or whatever that love may be. Therewill also be a submission box nearby if you’d like to share those poems.
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"Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest
"Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest
February 16, 2025
Feeling inspired by life’s little disasters, or perhaps your imagination runs wild with the worst-case scenarios? Enter our Poetry/Verse Contest and share your creative take on this year’s theme: Terrible Things Could Happen to You! Inspired by our On The Same Page book pick, Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures.
🖋️ Who can enter?
Anyone ages 8 and up! Categories:
- Tween (8-11)
- Teen (12-17)
- Adult (18+)
📅 Key Dates:
- Entries open: February 3, 2025
- Entries close: February 24, 2025
🏆 Winners: One winner per category will be announced February 28, 2025, on Facebook and in our newsletter. Every participant will receive a small gift from the Library. Winners will get the prize!
✨ Guidelines:
- Up to 600 words, written in verse (poetry in any style is welcome).
- No violent or inappropriate content, please.
- Participants are allowed to submit up to 3 poems. Please send them together in the same document.
- Entries must be submitted as a PDF or Word document via email to programs@madisonlib.org with your name, library card number, email, , phone number, and entry title included in the email for the adult participants. Junior participants do not need a library card to enter.
So sharpen your pencils (or flex those typing fingers), and don’t wait for disaster to strike—submit your entry today! Full contest rules are available at madisonlib.org.
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Old School Poetry
Old School Poetry
February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from
Throughout the month, we’ll have a typewriter set up near our special collections cases foryou to write a poem to your love, whoever or whatever that love may be. Therewill also be a submission box nearby if you’d like to share those poems.
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"Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest
"Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest
February 17, 2025
Feeling inspired by life’s little disasters, or perhaps your imagination runs wild with the worst-case scenarios? Enter our Poetry/Verse Contest and share your creative take on this year’s theme: Terrible Things Could Happen to You! Inspired by our On The Same Page book pick, Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures.
🖋️ Who can enter?
Anyone ages 8 and up! Categories:
- Tween (8-11)
- Teen (12-17)
- Adult (18+)
📅 Key Dates:
- Entries open: February 3, 2025
- Entries close: February 24, 2025
🏆 Winners: One winner per category will be announced February 28, 2025, on Facebook and in our newsletter. Every participant will receive a small gift from the Library. Winners will get the prize!
✨ Guidelines:
- Up to 600 words, written in verse (poetry in any style is welcome).
- No violent or inappropriate content, please.
- Participants are allowed to submit up to 3 poems. Please send them together in the same document.
- Entries must be submitted as a PDF or Word document via email to programs@madisonlib.org with your name, library card number, email, , phone number, and entry title included in the email for the adult participants. Junior participants do not need a library card to enter.
So sharpen your pencils (or flex those typing fingers), and don’t wait for disaster to strike—submit your entry today! Full contest rules are available at madisonlib.org.
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Old School Poetry
Old School Poetry
February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from
Throughout the month, we’ll have a typewriter set up near our special collections cases foryou to write a poem to your love, whoever or whatever that love may be. Therewill also be a submission box nearby if you’d like to share those poems.
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"Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest
"Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest
February 18, 2025
Feeling inspired by life’s little disasters, or perhaps your imagination runs wild with the worst-case scenarios? Enter our Poetry/Verse Contest and share your creative take on this year’s theme: Terrible Things Could Happen to You! Inspired by our On The Same Page book pick, Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures.
🖋️ Who can enter?
Anyone ages 8 and up! Categories:
- Tween (8-11)
- Teen (12-17)
- Adult (18+)
📅 Key Dates:
- Entries open: February 3, 2025
- Entries close: February 24, 2025
🏆 Winners: One winner per category will be announced February 28, 2025, on Facebook and in our newsletter. Every participant will receive a small gift from the Library. Winners will get the prize!
✨ Guidelines:
- Up to 600 words, written in verse (poetry in any style is welcome).
- No violent or inappropriate content, please.
- Participants are allowed to submit up to 3 poems. Please send them together in the same document.
- Entries must be submitted as a PDF or Word document via email to programs@madisonlib.org with your name, library card number, email, , phone number, and entry title included in the email for the adult participants. Junior participants do not need a library card to enter.
So sharpen your pencils (or flex those typing fingers), and don’t wait for disaster to strike—submit your entry today! Full contest rules are available at madisonlib.org.
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Old School Poetry
Old School Poetry
February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from
Throughout the month, we’ll have a typewriter set up near our special collections cases foryou to write a poem to your love, whoever or whatever that love may be. Therewill also be a submission box nearby if you’d like to share those poems.
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"Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest
"Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest
February 19, 2025
Feeling inspired by life’s little disasters, or perhaps your imagination runs wild with the worst-case scenarios? Enter our Poetry/Verse Contest and share your creative take on this year’s theme: Terrible Things Could Happen to You! Inspired by our On The Same Page book pick, Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures.
🖋️ Who can enter?
Anyone ages 8 and up! Categories:
- Tween (8-11)
- Teen (12-17)
- Adult (18+)
📅 Key Dates:
- Entries open: February 3, 2025
- Entries close: February 24, 2025
🏆 Winners: One winner per category will be announced February 28, 2025, on Facebook and in our newsletter. Every participant will receive a small gift from the Library. Winners will get the prize!
✨ Guidelines:
- Up to 600 words, written in verse (poetry in any style is welcome).
- No violent or inappropriate content, please.
- Participants are allowed to submit up to 3 poems. Please send them together in the same document.
- Entries must be submitted as a PDF or Word document via email to programs@madisonlib.org with your name, library card number, email, , phone number, and entry title included in the email for the adult participants. Junior participants do not need a library card to enter.
So sharpen your pencils (or flex those typing fingers), and don’t wait for disaster to strike—submit your entry today! Full contest rules are available at madisonlib.org.
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Teen LEGO club
Teen LEGO club
February 19, 2025 from 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
For teens ages 12-18. Are you a brick magician, "block" head or looney for LEGOs? Join other teens who love the ever popular bricks at Madison Library District's Teen LEGO club!
For this activity, we will create super hero LEGO scenes!
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Old School Poetry
Old School Poetry
February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from
Throughout the month, we’ll have a typewriter set up near our special collections cases foryou to write a poem to your love, whoever or whatever that love may be. Therewill also be a submission box nearby if you’d like to share those poems.
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"Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest
"Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest
February 20, 2025
Feeling inspired by life’s little disasters, or perhaps your imagination runs wild with the worst-case scenarios? Enter our Poetry/Verse Contest and share your creative take on this year’s theme: Terrible Things Could Happen to You! Inspired by our On The Same Page book pick, Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures.
🖋️ Who can enter?
Anyone ages 8 and up! Categories:
- Tween (8-11)
- Teen (12-17)
- Adult (18+)
📅 Key Dates:
- Entries open: February 3, 2025
- Entries close: February 24, 2025
🏆 Winners: One winner per category will be announced February 28, 2025, on Facebook and in our newsletter. Every participant will receive a small gift from the Library. Winners will get the prize!
✨ Guidelines:
- Up to 600 words, written in verse (poetry in any style is welcome).
- No violent or inappropriate content, please.
- Participants are allowed to submit up to 3 poems. Please send them together in the same document.
- Entries must be submitted as a PDF or Word document via email to programs@madisonlib.org with your name, library card number, email, , phone number, and entry title included in the email for the adult participants. Junior participants do not need a library card to enter.
So sharpen your pencils (or flex those typing fingers), and don’t wait for disaster to strike—submit your entry today! Full contest rules are available at madisonlib.org.
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Teen Anime Club
Teen Anime Club
February 20, 2025 from 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Teens ages 12-18 gather together to watch anime favorites, chat about manga, and play games. No need to apply -- just show up!
For this activity, we will watch TONIKAWA: Over The Moon For You!
Email Gina @ gina.m@madisonlib.org for more information.
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Old School Poetry
Old School Poetry
February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from
Throughout the month, we’ll have a typewriter set up near our special collections cases foryou to write a poem to your love, whoever or whatever that love may be. Therewill also be a submission box nearby if you’d like to share those poems.
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"Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest
"Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest
February 21, 2025
Feeling inspired by life’s little disasters, or perhaps your imagination runs wild with the worst-case scenarios? Enter our Poetry/Verse Contest and share your creative take on this year’s theme: Terrible Things Could Happen to You! Inspired by our On The Same Page book pick, Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures.
🖋️ Who can enter?
Anyone ages 8 and up! Categories:
- Tween (8-11)
- Teen (12-17)
- Adult (18+)
📅 Key Dates:
- Entries open: February 3, 2025
- Entries close: February 24, 2025
🏆 Winners: One winner per category will be announced February 28, 2025, on Facebook and in our newsletter. Every participant will receive a small gift from the Library. Winners will get the prize!
✨ Guidelines:
- Up to 600 words, written in verse (poetry in any style is welcome).
- No violent or inappropriate content, please.
- Participants are allowed to submit up to 3 poems. Please send them together in the same document.
- Entries must be submitted as a PDF or Word document via email to programs@madisonlib.org with your name, library card number, email, , phone number, and entry title included in the email for the adult participants. Junior participants do not need a library card to enter.
So sharpen your pencils (or flex those typing fingers), and don’t wait for disaster to strike—submit your entry today! Full contest rules are available at madisonlib.org.
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Old School Poetry
Old School Poetry
February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from
Throughout the month, we’ll have a typewriter set up near our special collections cases foryou to write a poem to your love, whoever or whatever that love may be. Therewill also be a submission box nearby if you’d like to share those poems.
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"Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest
"Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest
February 22, 2025
Feeling inspired by life’s little disasters, or perhaps your imagination runs wild with the worst-case scenarios? Enter our Poetry/Verse Contest and share your creative take on this year’s theme: Terrible Things Could Happen to You! Inspired by our On The Same Page book pick, Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures.
🖋️ Who can enter?
Anyone ages 8 and up! Categories:
- Tween (8-11)
- Teen (12-17)
- Adult (18+)
📅 Key Dates:
- Entries open: February 3, 2025
- Entries close: February 24, 2025
🏆 Winners: One winner per category will be announced February 28, 2025, on Facebook and in our newsletter. Every participant will receive a small gift from the Library. Winners will get the prize!
✨ Guidelines:
- Up to 600 words, written in verse (poetry in any style is welcome).
- No violent or inappropriate content, please.
- Participants are allowed to submit up to 3 poems. Please send them together in the same document.
- Entries must be submitted as a PDF or Word document via email to programs@madisonlib.org with your name, library card number, email, , phone number, and entry title included in the email for the adult participants. Junior participants do not need a library card to enter.
So sharpen your pencils (or flex those typing fingers), and don’t wait for disaster to strike—submit your entry today! Full contest rules are available at madisonlib.org.
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Old School Poetry
Old School Poetry
February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from
Throughout the month, we’ll have a typewriter set up near our special collections cases foryou to write a poem to your love, whoever or whatever that love may be. Therewill also be a submission box nearby if you’d like to share those poems.
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"Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest
"Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest
February 23, 2025
Feeling inspired by life’s little disasters, or perhaps your imagination runs wild with the worst-case scenarios? Enter our Poetry/Verse Contest and share your creative take on this year’s theme: Terrible Things Could Happen to You! Inspired by our On The Same Page book pick, Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures.
🖋️ Who can enter?
Anyone ages 8 and up! Categories:
- Tween (8-11)
- Teen (12-17)
- Adult (18+)
📅 Key Dates:
- Entries open: February 3, 2025
- Entries close: February 24, 2025
🏆 Winners: One winner per category will be announced February 28, 2025, on Facebook and in our newsletter. Every participant will receive a small gift from the Library. Winners will get the prize!
✨ Guidelines:
- Up to 600 words, written in verse (poetry in any style is welcome).
- No violent or inappropriate content, please.
- Participants are allowed to submit up to 3 poems. Please send them together in the same document.
- Entries must be submitted as a PDF or Word document via email to programs@madisonlib.org with your name, library card number, email, , phone number, and entry title included in the email for the adult participants. Junior participants do not need a library card to enter.
So sharpen your pencils (or flex those typing fingers), and don’t wait for disaster to strike—submit your entry today! Full contest rules are available at madisonlib.org.
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Old School Poetry
Old School Poetry
February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from
Throughout the month, we’ll have a typewriter set up near our special collections cases foryou to write a poem to your love, whoever or whatever that love may be. Therewill also be a submission box nearby if you’d like to share those poems.
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"Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest
"Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest
February 24, 2025
Feeling inspired by life’s little disasters, or perhaps your imagination runs wild with the worst-case scenarios? Enter our Poetry/Verse Contest and share your creative take on this year’s theme: Terrible Things Could Happen to You! Inspired by our On The Same Page book pick, Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures.
🖋️ Who can enter?
Anyone ages 8 and up! Categories:
- Tween (8-11)
- Teen (12-17)
- Adult (18+)
📅 Key Dates:
- Entries open: February 3, 2025
- Entries close: February 24, 2025
🏆 Winners: One winner per category will be announced February 28, 2025, on Facebook and in our newsletter. Every participant will receive a small gift from the Library. Winners will get the prize!
✨ Guidelines:
- Up to 600 words, written in verse (poetry in any style is welcome).
- No violent or inappropriate content, please.
- Participants are allowed to submit up to 3 poems. Please send them together in the same document.
- Entries must be submitted as a PDF or Word document via email to programs@madisonlib.org with your name, library card number, email, , phone number, and entry title included in the email for the adult participants. Junior participants do not need a library card to enter.
So sharpen your pencils (or flex those typing fingers), and don’t wait for disaster to strike—submit your entry today! Full contest rules are available at madisonlib.org.
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Open Chess Tournament
Open Chess Tournament
February 24, 2025 from 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
For tweens and teens ages 9- 18 It's a Chess Tournament for all levels! Try your skills against players in your own level category for sweet prizes! This tournament will be monitored by our own chess and game master, Nick Allison and will follow the Swiss rules of double elimination. Spectators are welcome, so bring your family and friends!
Please enter through the Community Room door.
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Old School Poetry
Old School Poetry
February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from
Throughout the month, we’ll have a typewriter set up near our special collections cases foryou to write a poem to your love, whoever or whatever that love may be. Therewill also be a submission box nearby if you’d like to share those poems.
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Old School Poetry
Old School Poetry
February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from
Throughout the month, we’ll have a typewriter set up near our special collections cases foryou to write a poem to your love, whoever or whatever that love may be. Therewill also be a submission box nearby if you’d like to share those poems.
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Old School Poetry
Old School Poetry
February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from
Throughout the month, we’ll have a typewriter set up near our special collections cases foryou to write a poem to your love, whoever or whatever that love may be. Therewill also be a submission box nearby if you’d like to share those poems.
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Teen Craft ages 12-18
Teen Craft ages 12-18
February 27, 2025 from 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
For teens ages 12- 18. Bring your friends and listen to music while you make an awesome art project to take home with you.
For this activity, we will create Comic Book Canvas art!
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Old School Poetry
Old School Poetry
February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from
Throughout the month, we’ll have a typewriter set up near our special collections cases foryou to write a poem to your love, whoever or whatever that love may be. Therewill also be a submission box nearby if you’d like to share those poems.
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Teen Dungeons & Dragons
Teen Dungeons & Dragons
February 28, 2025 from 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
In this classic role-playing game, you create your character, choose how they interact with the story, and use dice to decide the outcomes of your actions.
This event is open to all teens (ages 12 to 18). Both beginners and experienced players are welcome. Bi-monthly sessions will occur; check calendar for scheduled dates.
The game will consist of one, 1 to 2 hour session for first level characters (opportunities to level up are provided between sessions). Experienced players may use their own character if they wish, but pre-made characters will also be available. All characters should be made using only the resources available in the core 5th Edition player’s handbook.
For more information check out our webpage: https://www.madisonlib.org/dungeons-and-dragons/
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On the Same Page: The Science of Superheroes
On the Same Page: The Science of Superheroes
February 28, 2025 from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Howdo they do that? Well, they’re superheroes. But how do they do that? Cometonight and make sense of it all. We’ll have interactive stations where you cantry out some of the science principles involved; then at 7:00, BYUI’s BrianPyper, the funnest physicist you’ll meet, will give a keynote with lots ofaudience participation. It will be an evening of learning and fun that youwon’t soon forget!
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