The library is holding a series of recitals this year. Our next open recital will be held Monday, October 16, at 6:30 pm in the Community Room.
If you would like to participate, please fill out the following form for consideration. Parents of performers under age 18 will also need to sign a permission slip at the circulation desk. We look forward to listening to you soon!
TEEN ACTION COUNCIL
Teen Action Council gathers to discuss plans, and come up with ways for the library to help teens. Have a say in what happens at your library!
Wednesday, November 2nd, 4:00 pm
in the Community Room.
For ages 12-18.
YOUNG LEAGUE OF WRITERS – NaNoWriMo
Do you have a story mulling around in your mind that’s aching to find its way to a page or computer screen? Then join us for NaNoWriMo!
“National Novel Writing Month is a fun, empowering approach to creative writing. The challenge: draft an entire novel in just one month. For 30 wild, exciting, surprising days, you get to lock away your inner editor, let your imagination take over, and just create!”
The library will provide the prizes and incentives for every milestone you complete towards your final goal!
Join us for our first two write-ins!
Wednesdays, November 2nd & 9th, 5:30 pm
in the Community Room.
For ages 12+.
TEEN ANIME CLUB
We will also be watching the feature film BELLE (inspired by the story of Beauty and the Beast) that was released in 2021.
Thursday, November 3rd, 4:00 pm
in the Community Room.
For ages 12-18.
ADUL-TEEN 101 – COLLEGE ENTRANCE ESSAYS
What do colleges want to see?
How can you make your application stand out?
Learn the tips and tricks to snag that acceptance letter.
Wednesday, November 9th, 4:30 pm
in the Community Room.
For ages 12-18.
JOSI KILPACK AUTHOR TALK
Calling all romance readers! One of our favs, Josi Kilpack, will be joining us to talk about her newest book, The Valet’s Secret and do a Q&A with the audience! Come meet this best selling author here at our Library!
Ms. Kilpack will be participating in a book signing at the Rexburg Deseret Book later that evening.
Monday, November 14th, 12:00 pm
in the Community Room.
FAMILY FRIENDLY FILMS
Every other Friday a fun family movie will be showing at the library at 3:30 pm.
Children under 12 must be accompanied by someone 14 or older.
November 4th: Coco (2017; PG)
GAME & CHESS CLUB
Come learn the game of chess, plus other fun games!
Every Monday from 4:30-5:30 pm
in the Community Room.
No Game & Chess Club on October 31
For ages 9-18.
PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST
Help us celebrate our first 100 years by participating in our photography contest! Our theme is: “Capturing 100 years”. Submit an original photo and see if you win! All forms and rules are available below.
October 17th-December 10th
Ages 6+.
DISCORD SERVER
Join our Discord Server! Chat and get to know other teens in the area. The Server is monitored by Library Staff to ensure a fun and safe place for all.
SHORT STORY CONTEST
Do you love writing?
Enter the Madison Library District’s short story writing contest! The theme is “Capturing 100 years”. Give us your impression of what that means to you; fiction or non-fiction are accepted.
All entries receive a prize! 1st prize winner will be awarded their choice of either a $50 gift card to Barnes and Noble or a feather quill pen and ink set.
Email submissions accepted ONLY. Send to programs@madisonlib.org
Entries accepted October 1-December 1.
PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST
Help us celebrate our first 100 years by participating in our photography contest! Our theme is: “Capturing 100 years”. Submit an original photo and see if you win! All forms and rules are available below.
October 17th – December 10th
Ages 6+.
CREATIVE WRITING CLUB – NaNoWriMo
Do you have a story mulling around in your mind that’s aching to find its way to a page or computer screen? Then join us for NaNoWriMo!
“National Novel Writing Month is a fun, empowering approach to creative writing. The challenge: draft an entire novel in just one month. For 30 wild, exciting, surprising days, you get to lock away your inner editor, let your imagination take over, and just create!”
The library will provide the prizes and incentives for every milestone you complete towards your final goal!
Join us for our write-ins!
Wednesdays, November 2nd, 9th, 16th*, and 30th, at 5:30 pm
in the Community Room/*Activity Room
Ages 12+.
ADULT MAKERS – LEGOMANIA CHALLENGE
Leave the kiddies at home tonight for some creativity and competition with your fellows adults. We’ll divide into teams and see who can create the best barnyard themed creation with the Legos on hand. May the best geek win!
Friday, November 4th, at 7:00 pm
in the Community Room
Ages 18+.
VETERANS DAY CLOSURE
The Library will be closed Friday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day.
No items will be due but the book drop will remain open. Thank you!
JOSI KILPACK AUTHOR TALK
Calling all romance readers! One of our favoritess, Josi Kilpack, will be joining us to talk about her newest book, The Valet’s Secret and do a Q&A with the audience! Come meet this best selling author here at our Library!
Ms. Kilpack will be participating in a book signing at the Rexburg Deseret Book later that evening.
Monday, November 14th, 12:00 pm
in the Community Room.
TAKE A BREAK BOOK CLUB
We will be reading The Kiss of Deception by Mary E. Pearson.
From Goodreads:
“In a society steeped in tradition, Princess Lia’s life follows a preordained course. As First Daughter, she is expected to have the revered gift of sight—but she doesn’t—and she knows her parents are perpetrating a sham when they arrange her marriage to secure an alliance with a neighboring kingdom—to a prince she has never met.
On the morning of her wedding, Lia flees to a distant village. She settles into a new life, hopeful when two mysterious and handsome strangers arrive—and unaware that one is the jilted prince and the other an assassin sent to kill her. Deception abounds, and Lia finds herself on the brink of unlocking perilous secrets—even as she finds herself falling in love.”
Thursday, November 17th, at 6:30 pm,
in the Entry Lounge.
Book copies are available the the Circulation Desk while supplies last.
Ages 18+
ADULT MAKERS – BURNED WOOD BOOKSMARKS
We’ll be using a wood burner to create fun, personalized bookmarks! Friends don’t let friends dogear books; instead, they help them make bookmarks.
Friday, November 18th, at 7:00 pm,
in the Community Room.
Ages 18+
THANKSGIVING CLOSURE
The Library will be closing at 5:00 pm on Wednesday, November 23, and will be closed Thursday, November 24 – Saturday, November 26 for Thanksgiving.
No items will be due and the book drop will remain open. Thank you!
FAMILY FRIENDLY FILMS
Come watch a movie at the library! Every other Friday at 3:30 pm in the Community Room.
November 4th: Coco (2017; PG)
Children under 12 must be accompanied by someone 14 or older.
BOOK BINGO
New book challenges each month with BINGO! Pick up a bingo sheet from the library or print one off from online. Read books to complete challenges. Get a Bingo, get a prize!
The theme will be the 2010s.
ADULT EXPLORATION KITS
The Adult Exploration Kits are back on the shelves! AND we have added some new and exciting topics!
Each kit is built to take you on a journey of learning. There are a myriad of subjects to choose from, including US Beginnings, Shakespeare, Cake, Bob Ross, National Parks, and more.
Some of the new options include Writing, Arthurian Legend, Egypt, and Leonardo da Vinci.
Exploration kits may be checked out for three weeks.
To make it even easier on yourself, search our catalogue to put one on hold! Simply use the catalogue search function and type in “Adult exploration kits” to view our many options.
PUZZLE + CHESS
The puzzle table is open to the public! Sit down and relax with our community puzzle. Contribute what you want and come back another day.
CHESS is located in the glass enclosure. Request a set from the Reference Desk.
PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST
Help us celebrate our first 100 years by participating in our photography contest! Our theme is: “Capturing 100 years”. Submit an original photo and see if you win! All forms and rules are available below.
October 17th – December 10th
Ages 6+
FAMILY FRIENDLY FILMS
Come enjoy family films at the Library! Every other Friday, 3:30 pm in the Community Room!
November 4th: Coco (2017; PG)
Children under 12 must be accompanied by someone 14 or older.
STEAM
Celebrate fall with our STEAM activity! We will be using leaf cutouts and tissue paper to make beautiful suncatchers! We will also be collecting leaves and making rubbings to put into collages or turley tails!
Tuesday, November 8th, 4:00 pm
in the Community Room.
For ages 6-11.
MOTHER DAUGHTER BOOK CLUB
This month, we will be reading Scary Stories for Young Foxes by Christian McKay Heidicker.
Come discuss our spooookiest read and enjoy some campfire songs and s’mores!
Thursday, November 10th, 6:30 pm
in the Community Room
For ages 8-11 and their accompanying adult!
BOOKS FOR BOYS
Join us as we read Sideways Stories from Wayside School by Louis Sachar!
Come discuss this hilarious tale and see if you can make a building as sideways as Wayside!!
Thursday, October 17th, 6:30 pm
in the Community Room
For ages 8-11 and their accompanying adult!
LEGO @ YOUR LIBRARY
Do you love Legos? Join other kids who love the ever popular bricks at Madison Library District’s LEGO club!
Tuesday, October 25th, 4:00 pm
in the Community Room
For ages 6-18. Kids under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
GAME AND CHESS CLUB
Come learn the game of chess, plus other fun games!
Every Monday from 4:30-5:30 pm
in the Community Room.
For ages 9-18.
STORYTIME – LIVE IN COMMUNITY ROOM
STORYTIME – ages 2-5
Tuesdays & Wednesdays at 10:30 am
Tuesdays at 6:30 pm
TODDLER TIME -11 – 23 months (walking)
Mondays & Tuesdays at 9:30 am
BOOK BABIES – 1-10 months (not yet walking)
Wednesdays at 9:30 am
Take n’ Go Kits will be available during Storytime. Any extras will be distributed at the end of the week at the Children’s Reference Desk.
PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST
Help us celebrate our first 100 years by participating in our photography contest! Our theme is: “Capturing 100 years”. Submit an original photo and see if you win! All forms and rules are available below.
October 17th – December 10th
Ages 6+
TEEN ANIME CLUB
Come hang out with us at our anime Cosplay Party! Come dressed as your favorite anime character (or webtoon/graphic novel character, we don’t discriminate) and take pictures in the photo booth! We’ll also be watching How to Keep a Mummy!
If you do come in Cosplay, please keep your costume appropriate for the Library. Cosplay is not required.
Thursday, October 20th, 4:30 pm
in the Community Room.
For ages 12-18.
LEGO @ YOUR LIBRARY
Do you love Legos? Join other kids and teens who love the ever popular bricks at Madison Library District’s LEGO club!
Tuesday, October 25th, 4:00 pm
in the Community Room.
For ages 6-18. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
YOUNG LEAGUE OF WRITERS
Come ready to discuss your favorite character arc from the novel Ender’s Game. We want to hear your own character arcs as well!
Wednesday, October 26th, 4:00 pm
in the Community Room.
For ages 12-18.
TEEN DUNGEONS & DRAGONS
Brave the quest and join other teens on epic adventures!
Friday, October 28th, 3:30-5:30 pm
in the Community Room.
For ages 12-18.
GAME & CHESS CLUB
Game and Chess Club is cancelled on Monday, October 31 for Halloween.
FAMILY FRIENDLY FILMS
Every other Friday a fun family movie will be showing at the library at 3:30 pm.
Children under 12 must be accompanied by someone 14 or older.
October 7th: Cars (2006; G)
October 21st: Monsters, Inc. (2001; G)
DISCORD SERVER
Join our Discord Server! Chat and get to know other teens in the area. The Server is monitored by Library Staff to ensure a fun and safe place for all.
FAMILY FRIENDLY FILM NIGHT
Come enjoy family films at the Library! Every other Friday, 3:30 pm in the Community Room!
October 7th: Cars (2006; G)
October 21st: Monsters, Inc. (2001; G)
Children under 12 must be accompanied by someone 14 or older.
STEAM – HARRY POTTER
Join us for our STEAM activity celebrating the 25th anniversary of Haryy Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone!
We will be making wizard hats and “accio” book bags!
Tuesday, October 11th, 4:00 pm
in the Community Room.
For ages 6-11.
COMBINED TWEEN BOOK CLUB KICK-OFF
Mother Daughter Book Club and Books for Boys will be combined this month.
We will be discussing Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. Rowling. We will also be making some Harry Potter themed crafts and treats. Books are available at the circulation desk!
Thursday, October 13th, 6:30 pm
in the Community Room
For ages 8-11 and their accompanying adult!
LEGO @ YOUR LIBRARY
Do you love Legos? Join other kids who love the ever popular bricks at Madison Library District’s LEGO club!
Tuesday, October 25th, 4:00 pm
in the Community Room
For ages 6-18. Kids under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
STORYTIME – LIVE IN COMMUNITY ROOM
STORYTIME – ages 2-5
Tuesdays & Wednesdays at 10:30 am
Tuesdays at 6:30 pm
TODDLER TIME -11 – 23 months (walking)
Mondays & Tuesdays at 9:30 am
BOOK BABIES – 1-10 months (not yet walking)
Wednesdays at 9:30 am
Take n’ Go Kits will be available during Storytime. Any extras will be distributed at the end of the week at the Children’s Reference Desk.
TRICKS AND TREATS STORYTIME
Come dressed up in your costumes for some Halloween stories and trick-or-treat fun!
Choose 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., or 12:30 p.m.
in the Community Room
For children ages 0-5 and their accompanying adult.
TEEN ACTION COUNCIL
Teen Action Council gathers to discuss plans, and come up with ways for the library to help teens. Have a say in what happens at your library!
Wednesday, October 5th, 4:00 pm
in the Community Room.
For ages 12-18.
TEEN CRAFT – HARRY POTTER
The new term has begun at Hogwarts and it’s time to prepare for our TeenTober party! Stop by Ollivander’s to craft your very own wand before being sorted into your houses and making notebooks. Lastly, make a quilled pen to take notes in all your classes (Snape, we’re looking at you).
Thursday, October 6th, 4:30 pm
in the Community Room.
For ages 12-18.
ADULTEEN 101 – YOU HAD ME AT “RAMEN”
Come learn the ways of the ramen noodle. We’ll be learning all the different ways to make and eat instant ramen so that budget-friendly staple stays fresh and exciting!
Wednesday, October 12th, 4:30 pm
in the Community Room.
For ages 12-18.
TEENTOBER PARTY
The new term has started at Hogwarts and this is your opportunity to join your classes and battle for the coveted House Cup. There will be five classes through which you may earn points for your house: herbology, potions, divination, charms, and quidditch. After your classes you’ll meet together in the Great Hall to enjoy butterbeer and pumpkin pasties during the awarding of the Cup.
Friday, October 14th, 7:00 pm
in the Community Room.
For ages 12-18.
GAME & CHESS CLUB
Come learn the game of chess, plus other fun games!
Every Monday from 4:30-5:30 pm
in the Community Room.
No Game & Chess Club on October 31
For ages 9-18.
FAMILY FRIENDLY FILMS
Every other Friday a fun family movie will be showing at the library at 3:30 pm.
Children under 12 must be accompanied by someone 14 or older.
October 7th: Cars (2006; G)
October 21st: Monsters, Inc. (2001; G)
DISCORD SERVER
Join our Discord Server! Chat and get to know other teens in the area. The Server is monitored by Library Staff to ensure a fun and safe place for all.
SHORT STORY CONTEST
Do you love writing?
Enter the Madison Library District’s short story writing contest! The theme is “Capturing 100 years”. Give us your impression of what that means to you; fiction or non-fiction are accepted.
All entries receive a prize! 1st prize winner will be awarded their choice of either a $50 gift card to Barnes and Noble or a feather quill pen and ink set.
Email submissions accepted ONLY. Send to programs@madisonlib.org
Entries accepted October 1-December 1.
BUILDING MAINTENANCE CLOSURE
The Library will be closed on Saturday, October 1st, for Building Maintenance.
No items will be due and the book drop will remain open. Thank you!
WAFFLE WEDNESDAY GAME NIGHT
Come out and enjoy a night full of old and new games. Bring your favorites and we’ll all play together! Waffles for winners!
Wednesday, October 5th, at 6:00 pm
in the Community Room
HARRY POTTER WAND WORKSHOP
Come on over to the Madison Library where Ollivander’s shop is now open for business for a one time event! Sort into your houses and create your very own wand!
All supplies will be provided.
Thursday, October 6th, at 6:00 pm
in the Community Room
CREATIVE WRITING CLUB
Come to our Creative Writing Club! Share your writing with other storytelling enthusiasts or join to make friends! We will be sharing our favorite piece of writing and talking about why writing is our passion.
Wednesdays, October 12th and 26th, at 6:00 pm
in the Community Room
KEEP ME IN STITCHES
Introducing our newest adult program, Keep Me in Stitches! Bring your handcrafts and join others as we work away.
Tuesday, October 11th, at 2:00 pm
Thursday, October 14th, at 6:00 pm
in the Community Room
OPEN RECITAL
Share your talents with our library community. All ages, all skill levels, all instruments are welcome. Please submit your application which is available through our website.
Participants under age 18, must also have a parental permission form which is available at the circulation desk. Please tell your family and friends about your recital so you can perform for an audience! We can’t wait to listen to you!
Children 11 and under must be accompanied by an adult, 18+.
Monday, October 17th, at 6:30 pm,
in the Community Room.
TAKE A BREAK BOOK CLUB
We will be reading New Kid, by Jerry Craft.
From Goodreads:
“Seventh grader Jordan Banks loves nothing more than drawing cartoons about his life. But instead of sending him to the art school of his dreams, his parents enroll him in a prestigious private school known for its academics, where Jordan is one of the few kids of color in his entire grade.
As he makes the daily trip from his Washington Heights apartment to the upscale Riverdale Academy Day School, Jordan soon finds himself torn between two worlds—and not really fitting into either one. Can Jordan learn to navigate his new school culture while keeping his neighborhood friends and staying true to himself?”
Thursday, October 27th, at 6:30 pm,
in the Community Room.
Book copies are available at the Front Circulation Desk, while supplies last.
ADULT MAKERS – RUBBER STAMPED NOTECARDS
Come create some beautiful, personalized stationery with rubber stamps! All supplies will be provided.
Monday, October 17th, at 7:00 pm,
in the Community Room.
FAMILY FRIENDLY FILMS
Come watch a movie at the library! Every other Friday at 3:30 pm in the Community Room.
October 7th: Cars (2006; G)
Octpber 21st: Monsters, Inc. (2001; G)
Children under 12 must be accompanied by someone 14 or older.
BOOK BINGO
New book challenges each month with BINGO! Pick up a bingo sheet from the library or print one off from online. Read books to complete challenges. Get a Bingo, get a prize!
The theme will be the 2000s.
ADULT EXPLORATION KITS
The Adult Exploration Kits are back on the shelves! AND we have added some new and exciting topics!
Each kit is built to take you on a journey of learning. There are a myriad of subjects to choose from, including US Beginnings, Shakespeare, Cake, Bob Ross, National Parks, and more.
Some of the new options include Writing, Arthurian Legend, Egypt, and Leonardo da Vinci.
Exploration kits may be checked out for three weeks.
To make it even easier on yourself, search our catalogue to put one on hold! Simply use the catalogue search function and type in “Adult exploration kits” to view our many options.
PUZZLE + CHESS
The puzzle table is open to the public! Sit down and relax with our community puzzle. Contribute what you want and come back another day.
CHESS is located in the glass enclosure. Request a set from the Reference Desk.
LEGO @ YOUR LIBRARY
Do you love Legos? Join other kids who love the ever popular bricks at Madison Library District’s LEGO club!
Tuesday, September 27th, 4:00 pm
in the Community Room.
For ages 6-18. Kids under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
YOUNG LEAGUE OF WRITERS
Come discuss the works you’ve been writing! We’ll be discusing more in depth about character arcs and pulling some examples from the raddest 90s authors, like J.K. Rowling, Patricia C. Wrede, Louis Sachar, Gail Carson Levine, and Tamora Pierce.
Read a book by one of them before you come!
Wednesday, September 28th, 4:00 pm
in the Community Room.
For ages 12-18.
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS
Brave the quest and join other teens on epic adventures!
Fridays, September 9th and 23rd, 3:30-5:30 pm
in the Community Room.
GAME & CHESS CLUB
Come learn the game of chess, plus other fun games!
Every Monday from 4:30-5:30 pm
in the Community Room.
For ages 9-18.
FAMILY FRIENDLY FILMS
Every other Friday a fun family movie will be showing at the library at 4:00 pm.
Children under 12 must be accompanied by someone 14 or older.
September 2nd: Babe (1995; G)
September 16th: Iron Giant (1999; PG)
September 30th: Anastasia (1997; G)
DISCORD SERVER
Join our Discord Server! Chat and get to know other teens in the area. The Server is monitored by Library Staff to ensure a fun and safe place for all.