Adult Arena
For Those Ages 19 and Older
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 adult patrons.
ALL Events Live!
Crafting in the Community Room
We still have all our how-to videos from previous crafts on our YouTube channel.
Our Madison Library YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoNNivDJ_0aeQsKNbqRFrkA
SUMMER READING
Oceans of Possibilities
Monday, June 6, to Saturday, July 30
Programs for all ages!
Click for more information.
Creative Writing Club
Every First and Third Wednesday at 6:00 pm
Adult Makers
Friday, June 17, at 7:00 pm
Take a Break Book Club
Every Third Thursday at 6:30 pm
Waffle Wednesday
Last Wednesday of the Month at 6:00 pm
General Collections
Books, Movies, Magazines and More!
Star Party!
Friday, July 8, at 9:00 pm
in the Community Room Parking Lot
Come out and gaze at the stars! We’ll have our big telescope set up, and Cathy Stanton, former Star Ranger, will be there to take you on a guided tour through the universe.
Don’t miss it!
For all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Don't Forget Our Free
Family Friendly Films
Every Thursday at 2:00 pm in the Community Room starting June 16
- June 16: Yellow Submarine (1968; Rated G)
- June 23: Doctor Dolittle (1967; Not Rated)
- June 30: Mary Poppins (1964; Rated G)
Parents, please pre-screen movies for appropriateness for your family.
Children under 12 MUST be accompanied by someone age 14 or older.
Activities & Events Blog
Get details for all our events. Join us for friendship and fun!
Closed for Memorial Day
The library will be closed Saturday May 28th and Monday May 30th for Memorial Day. No items will be due and the book drop will remain open. Thank you!
APRIL Adult Activities
REGENCY TEA PARTY Saturday April 30th. 9am & 11am. This is a ticketed event. Join authors Sarah M. Eden, Joanna Barker, Sian Ann Bessey, and Esther Hatch for a Regency Tea Party. The event will include a Q&A session, behind-the-scenes insights, giveaways, and...
March 16th – 31st Soup-a-Day
MARCH 16TH Baxter's Clam Chowder from Josi Kilpack's Pumpkin Roll, the sixth book in her Culinary Mystery series. MARCH 17TH Traditional Irish Stew from thespruceeats.com MARCH 18TH Peanut Stew from thegirlonbloor.com MARCH 19TH Spicy Carrot Soup from...
Closed April 2nd for Building Maintenance
We'll be closed Saturday, April 2nd for Building Maintenance. No items will be due. As always, the book drop will remain open. Thank you!
March 1st-15th Soup-a-Day
MARCH 1ST Instant Pot Tomato Soup with Roasted Parmesan Chickpeas from peasandcrayons.com MARCH 2ND Curried Butternut Squash Soup from littlespicejar.com MARCH 3RD Broccoli Cheddar Soup from ourbestbites.com MARCH 4TH Brunswick Stew MARCH 5TH Instant...
Closed for Staff Development
The library will be closed Friday March 25th for Staff Development. No items will be due, and as always, the book drop will remain open. Thank you!
Closed for President’s Day
We will be closed Monday, February 21st for President's Day. No items will be due. The book drop will remain open.
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Adult Makers
Friday, June 17, at 7:00 pm
Tie-DYE! A FUN ’60S CLASSIC!
Bring in an article of clothing to tie-dye. We do have a few odd sized t-shirts available with a donation to the library.

Creative Writing Club
Wednesday, June 1, at 6:00 pm
Wednesday, June 22, at 6:00 pm
Wednesday, July 6, at 6:00 pm
Wednesday, July 13, at 6:00 pm
Wednesday, July 27, at 6:00 pm
Share your writing with other storytelling enthusiasts or join to make friends! Join the Creative Writers Club for ages 19+. We will share your favorite piece of writing and talk about why writing is our passion.
Take a Break Book Club
Thursday, June 16, at 6:30 pm
Come join your fellow community members for a lively discussion of both classic works and modern masterpieces.
Unless otherwise noted, a limited number of book club reading copies will be available for checkout from the circulation desk about a month prior to the meeting.
FOR JUNE:
We’ll be reading Bloody Jack by L.A. Meyer.
Life as a ship’s boy aboard HMS Dolphin is a dream come true for Jacky Faber. Gone are the days of scavenging for food and fighting for survival on the streets of eighteenth-century London. Instead, Jacky is becoming a skilled and respected sailor as the crew pursues pirates on the high seas.
There’s only one problem: Jacky is a girl. And she will have to use every bit of her spirit, wit, and courage to keep the crew from discovering her secret. This could be the adventure of her life–if only she doesn’t get caught. . . .
We hope to see you there!

Book Bingo!
May 1 – 31 – this month’s theme is the 1950s!
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.

General Collections
For older teens and adults
Most Items Located on the East Side of the Building
We have a wide variety of materials for all you learning and entertainment needs!
Having a hard time finding something? Ask a librarian!
Along with Fiction and Nonfiction we also provide the following materials:
- LARGE PRINT – we have both fiction and nonfiction titles.
- AUDIOBOOKS – books on CD.
- eBOOKS and eAUDIOS – downloadable from the Libby app on your phone or tablet.
- MAGAZINES
- MUSIC CDs – in a wide variety of genres.
- DVDs & BLU-RAYs – these are located in the front lobby.
- SPECIALTY COLLECTIONS:
- COOKBOOKS
- BIOGRAPHIES
- GRAPHIC NOVELS and COMICS
- FOREIGN LANGUAGE COLLECTION – located next to the Children’s materials.
- IDAHO COLLECTION – materials dedicated to books on Idaho. You’ll find specialty books here on the great gem state, biographies, studies on the flora and fauna, local histories, and books by Idaho authors.
- SPECIAL and RARE ITEMS – located in the glass cases. These items do not circulate, but can be read in the library.
- KITS – we have several types of kits:
- ADULT EXPLORATION KITS – like having a college course in a red or yellow bag!
- BOOK CLUB KITS – with several copies of the same book and other education materials; in burgundy bags.
- SPEEDY READER KITS – the entire book series in one bag; in pale blue and grey bags.
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!
Online Resources
Our Lili Databases have something for everyone! Get access to Consumer Reports, Chilton Auto Repair Library, Novelist Plus and so much more!
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 2022
- January 1 – New Year’s
- January 17 – Martin Luther King, Jr., Day
- February 21 – President’s Day
- March 25 – Staff Development Day
- April 2 – Closed for Maintenance
- May 28-30 – Memorial Day
- June 20 – Juneteenth
- July 2-4 – Independence Day
- September 3-5 – Labor Day
- September 22 - Staff Development Day
- October 1 – Closed for Maintenance
- November 11 – Veteran’s Day
- November 23 – Closing at 5 pm
- November 24-26 – Thanksgiving
- December 23-26 – Christmas
- December 30-31, 2022 – New Year’s
- January 2, 2023 – New Year’s Day
Address
73 North Center
Rexburg, Idaho 83440
We are located on Center Street, just north of Main Street, by the Historic Rexburg Tabernacle.
Contact Us
(208) 356-3461
24 Hour Phone Renewal: (208) 356-6658
askmadisonlibrary@madisonlib.org