March 18, 2026
  • Book Babies
    March 18, 2026 from 9:30 am - 10:00 am

    For babies (ages 0- 12 months)  who are not yet "walkers" and their "grown-up" --  enjoy songs, stories, baby sign-language, movement and sensory activities together.

    Have more than one child?  Wondering which early literacy library program to attend?  Go to the age specific program for your oldest child.

    Additional activities and links will be available after the program on the Madison Library District Book Babies blog.

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  • Storytime
    March 18, 2026 from 10:30 am - 11:15 am

    Children ages 3 to 5 with their attending adult will enjoy stories and related fun which may include songs, games, and rhymes. 

    Have more than one child?  Wondering which early literacy library event to attend?  Go to the age specific program for your oldest child.

    Take-n-Go Kiddie Craft Kits will be available at Storytime. If you miss Storytime, extras are available at the Youth Reference Desk in the Children's section while supplies last. 

    Additional links, books and activities will be available after Storytime on the Madison Library District Story Time blog.

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  • Teen LEGO club
    March 18, 2026 from 4:00 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! 

    Come in, let your imagination take over, and build whatever you want... a massive cityscape, a fantasy map of a fictional world, a scene from Minecraft, or even a roller coaster! There are no rules- just creativity!

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  • Creative Writing Club
    March 18, 2026 from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    Share your writing with other storytelling enthusiasts or join to make friends! Join the Creative Writers Club for ages 18+. We will share your favorite piece of writing and talk about why writing is our passion.

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March 19, 2026
  • Teen Craft ages 12-18
    March 19, 2026 from 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

    For teens ages 12-18! Grab your friends and come hang out! We'll have the music pumping while you get creative and make an awesome art project to take home. 

    For this activity, we will make tea light flowers using simple materials to create colorful, flower-shaped decorations designed to glow softly when a battery tea light is placed inside. This fun and crafty project is perfect for decorating or gifting.

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  • Books for Boys Club - The Hardy Boys: The Tower Treasure
    March 19, 2026 from 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

    **Books for Boys Club: Adventure, Crafts, and Treats!**

    Join the Books for Boys Club for thrilling stories, creative projects, and yummy treats. Each month, we explore a new book, discuss favorite parts, and create crafts inspired by the story. Enjoy a snack and make new friends!

    - Book Chat: Share thoughts and make friends.
    - Hands-On Fun: Creative crafts or STEM projects.
    - Treat Time: Snack while showing off creations.

    For this book party, we will read, The Hardy Boys: The Tower Treasure by Franklin W. Dixon. Copies available for checkout after 2/19/2026.

    Sign up for notifications to join the fun! For boys 8-11 with an adult.



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March 20, 2026
  • Free Family Friendly Films
    March 20, 2026 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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  • Adult Makers: Poirot's Table: Cooking the Books
    March 20, 2026 from 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Leave the kids at home tonight for some grown-up socializing and creativity.
     

    This time around, we’ll give you two books to choose from - Recipes for Murder: 66 Dishes That Celebrate the Mysteries of Agatha Christie OR The British Baking Book: The History of British Baking Savory and Sweet. The two books will be on display near the front desk. Select a recipe, make it, bring it to share, and tell us about your experiences with it. Refreshments are built it.

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March 23, 2026
  • Toddler Time
    March 23, 2026 from 9:30 am - 10:00 am
    Location: Community Room

    For toddlers who are "walkers" (ages 1 to 3 years) and their "grown-up" -- enjoy songs, stories, and sensory building activities together.

    Have more than one child?  Wondering which early literacy library program to attend?  Go to the age specific event for your oldest child.

    Additional activities and links will be available after the program on the Madison Library District Book Babies blog.

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  • Spanish Storytime
    March 23, 2026 from 10:30 am - 11:15 am

    Children ages 3 to 5 with their attending adult will enjoy stories and related fun which may include songs, games, and rhymes in Spanish. 

    Take-n-Go Kiddie Craft Kits will be available at Storytime. If you miss Storytime, extras are available at the Youth Reference Desk in the Children's section while supplies last.

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  • Open Chess Tournament
    March 23, 2026 from 4:00 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 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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March 24, 2026
  • Toddler Time
    March 24, 2026 from 9:30 am - 10:00 am
    Location: Community Room

    For toddlers who are "walkers" (ages 1 to 3 years) and their "grown-up" -- enjoy songs, stories, and sensory building activities together.

    Have more than one child?  Wondering which early literacy library program to attend?  Go to the age specific event for your oldest child.

    Additional activities and links will be available after the program on the Madison Library District Book Babies blog.

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  • Storytime
    March 24, 2026 from 10:30 am - 11:15 am

    Children ages 3 to 5 with their attending adult will enjoy stories and related fun which may include songs, games, and rhymes.

    Have more than one child?  Wondering which early literacy library program to attend?  Go to the age specific event for your oldest child.

    Take-n-Go Kiddie Craft Kits will be available at Storytime. If you miss Storytime, extras are available at the Youth Reference Desk in the Children's section while supplies last. 

    Additional links, books and activities will be available after Storytime on the Madison Library District Story Time blog.

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  • Kid 'n Tween Tuesday STEAM
    March 24, 2026 from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm


    For kids & tweens ages 6-11 with an accompanying adult. Come to the library and participate in an activity that's about science, technology, engineering, art or math!

    For this activity, you will build whatever you want, camouflage a special mini-fig accessory in your creation and see if your friends can find it! A big thanks to the legolibrarian.com for this super cool idea!

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  • After Dinner Storytime
    March 24, 2026 from 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm

    Children ages 3 to 5 with their attending adult will enjoy stories and related fun which may include songs, games, and rhymes. 

    Take-n-Go Kiddie Craft Kits will be available at Storytime. If you miss Storytime, extras are available at the Youth Reference Desk in the Children's section while supplies last. 

    Additional links, books and activities will be available after Storytime on the Madison Library District Story Time blog.

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