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May Teen Programs
Teen Action CouncilThe Teen Action Council gathers to discuss plans and come up with ways for the Library to serve teens. Ages 13-18 are invited to join us Wednesday, May 7 in the Community Room at 4 PM!Family Friendly FilmsLooking for a fun movie afternoon on the big...
“Steelheart” by Brandon Sanderson
This is my very first sci-fi read and it went surprisingly well. I have always placed sci-fi on this horrible top shelf in the back of my mind where...
A Brief History of the Newbery Medal
John Newbery lived in England during the 18th century and contributed significantly to the genre of children’s literature. As a publisher, John...
“The Tarantula Scientist” by Sy Montgomery
Tarantulas are amazing creatures. The information about the Goliath birdeater tarantula found in French Guiana in South America is one example of...
Try It Out Thursdays
This year, adult summer reading is all about stretching your brain, so we thought it might be good to let our patrons have the opportunity to try...
This Week’s Exploration Kit Additions
COGNITION IGNITION This kit has everything you need to understand how your control center works and tools to kick into high gear. There are books,...
The Library’s Lake
Librarians walked into a surreal atmosphere in the General Collection on Saturday morning: a lake of standing water, fed by a cascade between the...
EXPLORATION KITS! What next?
MIDDLE AGES - No, not the years between 30 and 60. Explore the crusades, King Arthur, monasteries, etc, with lively histories, folklore, an gripping...
Madison Library District Bids a Heartfelt Farewell to Lorna Smith
In 1987, a young mother named Lorna Smith began her work as the Children’s Librarian at the Madison Library District. In the nearly three decades...
Adults Now Get Kits for Exploration
Young library patrons have had a great time with their Discovery Kits for years. Soon, very soon, adult patrons will be able to enjoy Exploration...
Teens’ Top Ten Nominees Announced!
The Teens’ Top Ten is a “teen choice” list, where teens nominate and choose their favorite books of the previous year! Nominators are members of...
Party for National Library Week
Come celebrate with us on Friday, April 15 starting at 7:00 pm in the Community Room. We'll have food, fun and prizes! Bring your friends! All...
A New and Improved Foreign Language Collection
In today’s world, odds are you know at least a few words in a language other than English, whether you picked up a few things from Dora the Explorer...
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Closures in 2026
- January 1 – New Year’s Day
- January 19 – Martin Luther King, Jr., Day
- February 16 – Presidents Day
- April 3 – Staff Development Day
- April 4 – Building Maintenance
- May 23-25 – Memorial Day
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