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Writing Truth: A Short Story Contest
“The truth will out.” Where will honesty lead your characters?

Submit your short story including the phrase "The truth will out," for a chance to win a $50 Barnes & Noble gift card and a book lover's gift basket.

📅 Entries open November 1–22, 2025
🖋️ Open to writers 18+
📄 Up to 1,500 words
📧 Submit your story as a PDF or Word document to programs@madisonlib.org

One winner will be selected!  

For submission details please visit the Adult Arena!

For teens ages 12-18. Asiapop! Club is your passport to exploring Asian cultures! We watch movies and shows, make crafts, try delicious recipes, and learn traditions from across Asia—all while having fun and making friends.

Do you love Boba? If you havn't experienced the popping sensation of a fruit juice sphere in your soda, you are in for a treat. For this activity, we will learn how to make boba or "bubble" drinks!

Email Gina @ gina.m@madisonlib.org for more information.

**Great Reads for Girls & Books for Boys Club: Adventure, Crafts, and Treats!**

Join the Great Reads for Girls & 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, A Rover's Story by Jasmine Warga. Copies available for checkout after 10/09/2025.

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

Writing Truth: A Short Story Contest
“The truth will out.” Where will honesty lead your characters?

Submit your short story including the phrase "The truth will out," for a chance to win a $50 Barnes & Noble gift card and a book lover's gift basket.

📅 Entries open November 1–22, 2025
🖋️ Open to writers 18+
📄 Up to 1,500 words
📧 Submit your story as a PDF or Word document to programs@madisonlib.org

One winner will be selected!  

For submission details please visit the Adult Arena!

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+.

Tonight we'll use canvas, cotton swabs, and paint to create an original piece of art that you'll be proud show off.

Leave the kids at home for a night of adult creativity and fun.

Writing Truth: A Short Story Contest
“The truth will out.” Where will honesty lead your characters?

Submit your short story including the phrase "The truth will out," for a chance to win a $50 Barnes & Noble gift card and a book lover's gift basket.

📅 Entries open November 1–22, 2025
🖋️ Open to writers 18+
📄 Up to 1,500 words
📧 Submit your story as a PDF or Word document to programs@madisonlib.org

One winner will be selected!  

For submission details please visit the Adult Arena!

Writing Truth: A Short Story Contest
“The truth will out.” Where will honesty lead your characters?

Submit your short story including the phrase "The truth will out," for a chance to win a $50 Barnes & Noble gift card and a book lover's gift basket.

📅 Entries open November 1–22, 2025
🖋️ Open to writers 18+
📄 Up to 1,500 words
📧 Submit your story as a PDF or Word document to programs@madisonlib.org

One winner will be selected!  

For submission details please visit the Adult Arena!

Writing Truth: A Short Story Contest
“The truth will out.” Where will honesty lead your characters?

Submit your short story including the phrase "The truth will out," for a chance to win a $50 Barnes & Noble gift card and a book lover's gift basket.

📅 Entries open November 1–22, 2025
🖋️ Open to writers 18+
📄 Up to 1,500 words
📧 Submit your story as a PDF or Word document to programs@madisonlib.org

One winner will be selected!  

For submission details please visit the Adult Arena!

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 be monitored by our own chess and game master, Nick Allison. Spectators are welcome, so bring your family and friends!

Please enter through the Community Room Door.

Writing Truth: A Short Story Contest
“The truth will out.” Where will honesty lead your characters?

Submit your short story including the phrase "The truth will out," for a chance to win a $50 Barnes & Noble gift card and a book lover's gift basket.

📅 Entries open November 1–22, 2025
🖋️ Open to writers 18+
📄 Up to 1,500 words
📧 Submit your story as a PDF or Word document to programs@madisonlib.org

One winner will be selected!  

For submission details please visit the Adult Arena!

Writing Truth: A Short Story Contest
“The truth will out.” Where will honesty lead your characters?

Submit your short story including the phrase "The truth will out," for a chance to win a $50 Barnes & Noble gift card and a book lover's gift basket.

📅 Entries open November 1–22, 2025
🖋️ Open to writers 18+
📄 Up to 1,500 words
📧 Submit your story as a PDF or Word document to programs@madisonlib.org

One winner will be selected!  

For submission details please visit the Adult Arena!

Writing Truth: A Short Story Contest
“The truth will out.” Where will honesty lead your characters?

Submit your short story including the phrase "The truth will out," for a chance to win a $50 Barnes & Noble gift card and a book lover's gift basket.

📅 Entries open November 1–22, 2025
🖋️ Open to writers 18+
📄 Up to 1,500 words
📧 Submit your story as a PDF or Word document to programs@madisonlib.org

One winner will be selected!  

For submission details please visit the Adult Arena!

 Take a break from the kids, the pressures of home and work, and join us for a lively discussion.

This month, we'll talk about Harper Lee's first novel, too controversial for its time and delayed till after her death.

Writing Truth: A Short Story Contest
“The truth will out.” Where will honesty lead your characters?

Submit your short story including the phrase "The truth will out," for a chance to win a $50 Barnes & Noble gift card and a book lover's gift basket.

📅 Entries open November 1–22, 2025
🖋️ Open to writers 18+
📄 Up to 1,500 words
📧 Submit your story as a PDF or Word document to programs@madisonlib.org

One winner will be selected!  

For submission details please visit the Adult Arena!

In this classic role-playing game, you create your character, choose how they interact with the story, and use dice to decide the outcomes of your actions.

This event is open to all teens (ages 12 to 18). Both beginners and experienced players are welcome. Bi-monthly sessions will occur; check calendar for scheduled dates.

The game will consist of one, 1 to 2 hour session for first level characters (opportunities to level up are provided between sessions). Experienced players may use their own character if they wish, but pre-made characters will also be available. All characters should be made using only the resources available in the core 5th Edition player’s handbook.

For more information check out our webpage: https://www.madisonlib.org/dungeons-and-dragons/

Writing Truth: A Short Story Contest
“The truth will out.” Where will honesty lead your characters?

Submit your short story including the phrase "The truth will out," for a chance to win a $50 Barnes & Noble gift card and a book lover's gift basket.

📅 Entries open November 1–22, 2025
🖋️ Open to writers 18+
📄 Up to 1,500 words
📧 Submit your story as a PDF or Word document to programs@madisonlib.org

One winner will be selected!  

For submission details please visit the Adult Arena!