Tween Scene
For Those Ages 8 to 11
We have a variety of regular events that happen every month. We also host contests, parties and other special activities throughout the year. Scroll down for more resources just for our tween patrons.
Crafting Still Online!
For Your Safety
As the Covid Restrictions are lifted, some of our events can now be held at the library. Crafting events will still be online, with Take n’ Go kits of supplies available at the Circulation Desk.
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Kids and Tween STEM Activities
Every Tuesday starting June 15
Mother Daughter Book Club
Done for the summer! Join us in September!
Books For Boys Book Club
Done for the summer! Join us in September!
Book Bingo
A New Theme Every Month!
SUMMER READING
Tails and Tales
Monday, June 7, to Saturday, July 31
Programs for all ages!
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Activities & Events Blog
Get details for all our events. Join us for friendship and fun!
Summer STEM: Binary Code Animals
Our Summer STEM from Your Library program was made possible by our sponsors: the Idaho Commision for Libraries and the Idaho STEM Action Center. A big thank you to them for their support!Learn about binary with these code art animals! Things you will need include:...
June Kid and Tween Activities
Summer Reading Saturday, June 26 from 12-4 PM in the Community Room 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 possibilities are endless! You won't want to miss our...
Kid and Tween STEAM: Flying Machines
These paper airplanes are easy to make and fly incredibly far! Things you will need include: Scissors Tape Glue Ruler 3x5 card 2 8.5x11 sheets of paper (one of the airplanes is a bat, so you can use some darker paper for that one if you'd like!)
Kid and Tween STEAM: Hot Air Balloon Art
Try your hand at cut paper art and play with perspective with this hot air balloon art craft! Things you will need include: Scissors Glue stick Something round to trace a circle from (such as a cup) Markers Paper for the sky, grass/trees, balloon basket, and clouds 6...
April Kid and Tween Activities
Come to our Mother Daughter Book Club meeting on Thursday, April 1st at 6:30- 7:30 p.m.! This month we're talking about Tuesdays at the Castle by Jessica Day George. This month for Books for Boys we're reading and discussing Fablehaven by Brandon Mull. Join us on...
Library Appreciation Week: Potatoes and Peeps
Library Appreciation Week is on its way, and we've got some great things planned. Peeps Diorama Contest! Submit a book-themed potato and Peeps diorama by 5 p.m. April 2 to be considered for a prize. Potatoes and Peelers During Library Appreciation Week (April 4-10),...
Kid and Tween STEAM: Bottle Experiments with Light Refraction
Experiment with light refraction! Things you will need include: drawing utensils a glass jar paper cardboard
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Resources for Tweens
Summer STEM for Kids and Tweens
Sponsored by the Idaho Commission for Libraries and the Idaho STEM Action Center
EVERY TUESDAY STARTING JUNE 15!
Our STEAM Take n’ Go Activities kits of supplies for ages 6-11 will be available for pickup at the Circulation Desk beginning on the day of the craft.
- JUNE 15: Binary Code Painting
- JUNE 22: Outdoor Art Kit
- June 29: Toothbrush Critters
They will be handed out as long as supplies last, so don’t miss them!
Head over to our Kids and Tweens STEAM Activity page for all the video instructions. They’ll be posted the day the craft is scheduled.
Earn a gorilla!
Fill out our online form and upload a photo of your child doing one of our Summer STEM activities from June 15 through July 27. Then come to the Children’s Reference Desk and talk to a librarian to take one of the gorillas in the children’s area home! 1 per child while gorillas last.
Mother Daughter Book Club
We’ll see you in september!
Come enjoy discussions of amazing tween novels, create a craft, and have a treat! All while enjoying the friendship of other girls and their moms. Book club reading copies will be available for checkout from the circulation desk about a month prior to the meeting. There is a limit of one copy per household.
Books For Boys Book Club
We’ll see you in September!
Come enjoy discussions of amazing tween novels, create a craft, and have a treat! All while enjoying the friendship of other boys and their accompanying adults. Book club reading copies will be available for checkout from the circulation desk about a month prior to the meeting. There is a limit of one copy per household.
Book Bingo!
May 1-31 (Every month has a new bingo challenge.)
Madison Library’s Brand New Reading Challenge
All ages can play. We have a bingo card for kids 11 and under, and one for teens and adults 12 and older. Read fun new books and audiobooks and win great prizes!
Here’s how it works:
Step 1: Read the challenges and pick a bingo line that most appeals to you.
Step 2: Read a book that completes a challenge. Read another. And another.
Step 3: When you are able to cross off 5 squares in a row on the board, bring your sheet in to the Circulation Desk for a prize and an entry in our monthly drawing. We will have a separate drawing for each age group.
Step 4: Keep reading! You can get as many prizes and entries as there are bingos on the board.
Potatos & Peeps
April 4th through April 10th
Library Appreciation Week is on its way, and we’ve got some great things planned.
Peeps Diorama Contest!
Submit a book-themed potato and Peeps diorama by 5 p.m. April 2 to be considered for a prize.
Potatoes and Peelers
During Library Appreciation Week (April 4-10), we’re giving away a free bag of potatoes and a potato peeler per family! Come to the library to get yours and see the entered Peeps dioramas.
We thank Webster’s Mile High Farms and Wilcox Fresh for sponsoring us this year!
Christmas Window Search & Find
December 5th through December 31st
There are five window displays around the building, each numbered 1 through 5. Within each window are hidden a number of objects for you to look for. Within every window are a number of bears, cats, and books that you will need to keep track of as you make your round. In addition to these each window has different objects for you to look for, so select what window you are at to get started.
Remember to count carefully. If you enter the right number of each item (Bears, Cats, and Books*), you will be entered for a chance to win a fun Christmas prize.
*Be carful not to count books in the background. Only count books that are clearly part of the display.
Silly Sidewalk Obstacal Course!
September 19 – October 3, 2020
Get a little outdoor activity in before the weather turns frigid. We’ll have a course of activities on the sidewalks around the library. Join us for some exhilarating fun!
Homework Help
Websites and databases just for tweens! Use these to help you with homework and other research projects.
Regular Hours of Operation
- Monday – Thursday: 9:00 am – 8:00 pm
- Friday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Saturday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Sunday: CLOSED
Closures in 2021
- January 1 – New Year’s
- January 18 – Martin Luther King, Jr., Day
- February 15 – President’s Day
- March 26 – Staff Development Day
- April 3 – Closed for Maintenance
- May 29-31 – Memorial Day
- July 5 – Independence Day
- September 4-6 – Labor Day
- October 2 – Closed for Maintenance
- November 11 – Veteran’s Day
- November 24 – Closing at 5 pm
- November 25-26 – Thanksgiving
- December 24-27 – Christmas
- December 31, 2020 – January 1, 2021 – New Year’s
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73 North Center
Rexburg, Idaho 83440
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Rexburg, ID 83440
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