- February 6, 2025
-
-
Books in Disguise
February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from
See more detailsLook for our displays throughout the library of books hiding in gift boxes. Each “disguise” will have a brief
hint about its contents. Go ahead take a chance. Holy Bagumba! You may just
find a new book bestie! -
Old School Poetry
February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from
See more detailsThroughout the month, we’ll have a typewriter set up near our special collections cases for you to write a poem to your love, whoever or whatever that love may be. There will also be a submission box nearby if you’d like to share those poems.
-
"Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest
February 6, 2025
See more detailsFeeling inspired by life’s little disasters, or perhaps your imagination runs wild with the worst-case scenarios? Enter our Poetry/Verse Contest and share your creative take on this year’s theme: Terrible Things Could Happen to You! Inspired by our On The Same Page book pick, Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures.
🖋️ Who can enter?
Anyone ages 8 and up! Categories:- Tween (8-11)
- Teen (12-17)
- Adult (18+)
📅 Key Dates:
- Entries open: February 3, 2025
- Entries close: February 24, 2025
🏆 Winners: One winner per category will be announced February 28, 2025, on Facebook and in our newsletter. Every participant will receive a small gift from the Library. Winners will get the prize!
✨ Guidelines:
- Up to 600 words, written in verse (poetry in any style is welcome).
- No violent or inappropriate content, please.
- Participants are allowed to submit up to 3 poems. Please send them together in the same document.
- Entries must be submitted as a PDF or Word document via email to programs@madisonlib.org with your name, library card number, email, , phone number, and entry title included in the email for the adult participants. Junior participants do not need a library card to enter.
So sharpen your pencils (or flex those typing fingers), and don’t wait for disaster to strike—submit your entry today! Full contest rules are available at madisonlib.org.
-
Cook with a Book
February 6, 2025 from 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
See more detailsHave you ever wanted to make treacle tart from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone? Or how about the scones from the Inheritance Games? Or maybe you would like to try the mallowmelt from Keeper of the Lost Cities. Then join us for our teen Cook with a Book!
For this activity, we will make donuts from Flora and Ulysses The Illuminated Adventures by Kate DiCamillo!
-
Crafty Corner
February 6, 2025 from 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
See more detailsBring your handwork, knitting, crocheting, cross-stitch, or whatever it is you do for an informal evening of crafting and adult comradery.
-
- February 7, 2025
-
-
Books in Disguise
February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from
See more detailsLook for our displays throughout the library of books hiding in gift boxes. Each “disguise” will have a brief
hint about its contents. Go ahead take a chance. Holy Bagumba! You may just
find a new book bestie! -
Old School Poetry
February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from
See more detailsThroughout the month, we’ll have a typewriter set up near our special collections cases for you to write a poem to your love, whoever or whatever that love may be. There will also be a submission box nearby if you’d like to share those poems.
-
"Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest
February 7, 2025
See more detailsFeeling inspired by life’s little disasters, or perhaps your imagination runs wild with the worst-case scenarios? Enter our Poetry/Verse Contest and share your creative take on this year’s theme: Terrible Things Could Happen to You! Inspired by our On The Same Page book pick, Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures.
🖋️ Who can enter?
Anyone ages 8 and up! Categories:- Tween (8-11)
- Teen (12-17)
- Adult (18+)
📅 Key Dates:
- Entries open: February 3, 2025
- Entries close: February 24, 2025
🏆 Winners: One winner per category will be announced February 28, 2025, on Facebook and in our newsletter. Every participant will receive a small gift from the Library. Winners will get the prize!
✨ Guidelines:
- Up to 600 words, written in verse (poetry in any style is welcome).
- No violent or inappropriate content, please.
- Participants are allowed to submit up to 3 poems. Please send them together in the same document.
- Entries must be submitted as a PDF or Word document via email to programs@madisonlib.org with your name, library card number, email, , phone number, and entry title included in the email for the adult participants. Junior participants do not need a library card to enter.
So sharpen your pencils (or flex those typing fingers), and don’t wait for disaster to strike—submit your entry today! Full contest rules are available at madisonlib.org.
-
Free Family Friendly Films
February 7, 2025 from 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
See more detailsWant 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+.
-
On the Same Page: Dramatic Romance Readings
February 7, 2025 from 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
See more detailsWe'll have a big stack of cheesy romance novels and will challenge participants to give the sappiest reading of their back covers. Silly? Absolutely. Fun? Most definitely. Of course, you don't have to give a reading to participate. You can just come and laugh.
-
- February 8, 2025
-
-
Books in Disguise
February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from
See more detailsLook for our displays throughout the library of books hiding in gift boxes. Each “disguise” will have a brief
hint about its contents. Go ahead take a chance. Holy Bagumba! You may just
find a new book bestie! -
Old School Poetry
February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from
See more detailsThroughout the month, we’ll have a typewriter set up near our special collections cases for you to write a poem to your love, whoever or whatever that love may be. There will also be a submission box nearby if you’d like to share those poems.
-
"Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest
February 8, 2025
See more detailsFeeling inspired by life’s little disasters, or perhaps your imagination runs wild with the worst-case scenarios? Enter our Poetry/Verse Contest and share your creative take on this year’s theme: Terrible Things Could Happen to You! Inspired by our On The Same Page book pick, Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures.
🖋️ Who can enter?
Anyone ages 8 and up! Categories:- Tween (8-11)
- Teen (12-17)
- Adult (18+)
📅 Key Dates:
- Entries open: February 3, 2025
- Entries close: February 24, 2025
🏆 Winners: One winner per category will be announced February 28, 2025, on Facebook and in our newsletter. Every participant will receive a small gift from the Library. Winners will get the prize!
✨ Guidelines:
- Up to 600 words, written in verse (poetry in any style is welcome).
- No violent or inappropriate content, please.
- Participants are allowed to submit up to 3 poems. Please send them together in the same document.
- Entries must be submitted as a PDF or Word document via email to programs@madisonlib.org with your name, library card number, email, , phone number, and entry title included in the email for the adult participants. Junior participants do not need a library card to enter.
So sharpen your pencils (or flex those typing fingers), and don’t wait for disaster to strike—submit your entry today! Full contest rules are available at madisonlib.org.
-
- February 9, 2025
-
-
Books in Disguise
February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from
See more detailsLook for our displays throughout the library of books hiding in gift boxes. Each “disguise” will have a brief
hint about its contents. Go ahead take a chance. Holy Bagumba! You may just
find a new book bestie! -
Old School Poetry
February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from
See more detailsThroughout the month, we’ll have a typewriter set up near our special collections cases for you to write a poem to your love, whoever or whatever that love may be. There will also be a submission box nearby if you’d like to share those poems.
-
"Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest
February 9, 2025
See more detailsFeeling inspired by life’s little disasters, or perhaps your imagination runs wild with the worst-case scenarios? Enter our Poetry/Verse Contest and share your creative take on this year’s theme: Terrible Things Could Happen to You! Inspired by our On The Same Page book pick, Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures.
🖋️ Who can enter?
Anyone ages 8 and up! Categories:- Tween (8-11)
- Teen (12-17)
- Adult (18+)
📅 Key Dates:
- Entries open: February 3, 2025
- Entries close: February 24, 2025
🏆 Winners: One winner per category will be announced February 28, 2025, on Facebook and in our newsletter. Every participant will receive a small gift from the Library. Winners will get the prize!
✨ Guidelines:
- Up to 600 words, written in verse (poetry in any style is welcome).
- No violent or inappropriate content, please.
- Participants are allowed to submit up to 3 poems. Please send them together in the same document.
- Entries must be submitted as a PDF or Word document via email to programs@madisonlib.org with your name, library card number, email, , phone number, and entry title included in the email for the adult participants. Junior participants do not need a library card to enter.
So sharpen your pencils (or flex those typing fingers), and don’t wait for disaster to strike—submit your entry today! Full contest rules are available at madisonlib.org.
-
- February 10, 2025
-
-
Books in Disguise
February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from
See more detailsLook for our displays throughout the library of books hiding in gift boxes. Each “disguise” will have a brief
hint about its contents. Go ahead take a chance. Holy Bagumba! You may just
find a new book bestie! -
Old School Poetry
February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from
See more detailsThroughout the month, we’ll have a typewriter set up near our special collections cases for you to write a poem to your love, whoever or whatever that love may be. There will also be a submission box nearby if you’d like to share those poems.
-
"Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest
February 10, 2025
See more detailsFeeling inspired by life’s little disasters, or perhaps your imagination runs wild with the worst-case scenarios? Enter our Poetry/Verse Contest and share your creative take on this year’s theme: Terrible Things Could Happen to You! Inspired by our On The Same Page book pick, Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures.
🖋️ Who can enter?
Anyone ages 8 and up! Categories:- Tween (8-11)
- Teen (12-17)
- Adult (18+)
📅 Key Dates:
- Entries open: February 3, 2025
- Entries close: February 24, 2025
🏆 Winners: One winner per category will be announced February 28, 2025, on Facebook and in our newsletter. Every participant will receive a small gift from the Library. Winners will get the prize!
✨ Guidelines:
- Up to 600 words, written in verse (poetry in any style is welcome).
- No violent or inappropriate content, please.
- Participants are allowed to submit up to 3 poems. Please send them together in the same document.
- Entries must be submitted as a PDF or Word document via email to programs@madisonlib.org with your name, library card number, email, , phone number, and entry title included in the email for the adult participants. Junior participants do not need a library card to enter.
So sharpen your pencils (or flex those typing fingers), and don’t wait for disaster to strike—submit your entry today! Full contest rules are available at madisonlib.org.
-
Toddler Time
February 10, 2025 from 9:30 am - 10:00 am
Location: Community RoomSee more detailsFor toddlers who are "walkers" (ages 10 to 23 months) 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.
-
Spanish Storytime
February 10, 2025 from 10:30 am - 11:15 am
See more detailsNEW! Children ages 2 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.
-
Game and Chess Club
February 10, 2025 from 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
See more detailsFor tweens and teens ages 9- 18 Learn the art of Chess and other games with the master of fun and strategy, Nick Allison. Game supplies will be provided.
-
- February 11, 2025
-
-
Books in Disguise
February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from
See more detailsLook for our displays throughout the library of books hiding in gift boxes. Each “disguise” will have a brief
hint about its contents. Go ahead take a chance. Holy Bagumba! You may just
find a new book bestie! -
Old School Poetry
February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from
See more detailsThroughout the month, we’ll have a typewriter set up near our special collections cases for you to write a poem to your love, whoever or whatever that love may be. There will also be a submission box nearby if you’d like to share those poems.
-
"Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest
February 11, 2025
See more detailsFeeling inspired by life’s little disasters, or perhaps your imagination runs wild with the worst-case scenarios? Enter our Poetry/Verse Contest and share your creative take on this year’s theme: Terrible Things Could Happen to You! Inspired by our On The Same Page book pick, Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures.
🖋️ Who can enter?
Anyone ages 8 and up! Categories:- Tween (8-11)
- Teen (12-17)
- Adult (18+)
📅 Key Dates:
- Entries open: February 3, 2025
- Entries close: February 24, 2025
🏆 Winners: One winner per category will be announced February 28, 2025, on Facebook and in our newsletter. Every participant will receive a small gift from the Library. Winners will get the prize!
✨ Guidelines:
- Up to 600 words, written in verse (poetry in any style is welcome).
- No violent or inappropriate content, please.
- Participants are allowed to submit up to 3 poems. Please send them together in the same document.
- Entries must be submitted as a PDF or Word document via email to programs@madisonlib.org with your name, library card number, email, , phone number, and entry title included in the email for the adult participants. Junior participants do not need a library card to enter.
So sharpen your pencils (or flex those typing fingers), and don’t wait for disaster to strike—submit your entry today! Full contest rules are available at madisonlib.org.
-
Toddler Time
February 11, 2025 from 9:30 am - 10:00 am
Location: Community RoomSee more detailsFor toddlers who are "walkers" (ages 10 to 23 months) 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.
-
Storytime
February 11, 2025 from 10:30 am - 11:15 am
See more detailsChildren ages 2 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.
-
Kid 'n Tween Tuesday STEAM
February 11, 2025 from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
See more detailsFor 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!
-
After Dinner Storytime
February 11, 2025 from 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm
See more detailsChildren ages 2 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.
-
Madison Library Foundation Meeting
February 11, 2025 from 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: Activity RoomSee more detailsWant to volunteer to help the library? The Madison Library Foundation is a non-profit Friends of the Library group who needs your help!
-
- February 12, 2025
-
-
Books in Disguise
February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from
See more detailsLook for our displays throughout the library of books hiding in gift boxes. Each “disguise” will have a brief
hint about its contents. Go ahead take a chance. Holy Bagumba! You may just
find a new book bestie! -
Old School Poetry
February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from
See more detailsThroughout the month, we’ll have a typewriter set up near our special collections cases for you to write a poem to your love, whoever or whatever that love may be. There will also be a submission box nearby if you’d like to share those poems.
-
"Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest
February 12, 2025
See more detailsFeeling inspired by life’s little disasters, or perhaps your imagination runs wild with the worst-case scenarios? Enter our Poetry/Verse Contest and share your creative take on this year’s theme: Terrible Things Could Happen to You! Inspired by our On The Same Page book pick, Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures.
🖋️ Who can enter?
Anyone ages 8 and up! Categories:- Tween (8-11)
- Teen (12-17)
- Adult (18+)
📅 Key Dates:
- Entries open: February 3, 2025
- Entries close: February 24, 2025
🏆 Winners: One winner per category will be announced February 28, 2025, on Facebook and in our newsletter. Every participant will receive a small gift from the Library. Winners will get the prize!
✨ Guidelines:
- Up to 600 words, written in verse (poetry in any style is welcome).
- No violent or inappropriate content, please.
- Participants are allowed to submit up to 3 poems. Please send them together in the same document.
- Entries must be submitted as a PDF or Word document via email to programs@madisonlib.org with your name, library card number, email, , phone number, and entry title included in the email for the adult participants. Junior participants do not need a library card to enter.
So sharpen your pencils (or flex those typing fingers), and don’t wait for disaster to strike—submit your entry today! Full contest rules are available at madisonlib.org.
-
Book Babies
February 12, 2025 from 9:30 am - 10:00 am
See more detailsFor babies (ages 0- 9 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.
-
Storytime
February 12, 2025 from 10:30 am - 11:15 am
See more detailsChildren ages 2 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.
-
Young League of Writers
February 12, 2025 from 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
See more detailsWould you like to share your writing with other teens your age or just make new friends?
Join the Young League of Writers for ages 12-18. We will meet for an 1 1/2 hours to share what we've all been working on and talk about what makes writing great. Sign-up here for notifications!For this activity, we will learn "how to write emotion well" as we get to know our characters.
For more information, go to www.madisonlib.org/teen-zone.
-
On the Same Page: Teribble Things Can Happen to You: Emergency Prep
February 12, 2025 from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
See more detailsAsevery Incandesto fan knows, TerribleThings Can Happen to You! Join us tonight as Jennifer Porter, INL FireDepartment Deputy Chief of Operations, and Ben Porter, Shelley Fire Department,teach us how to deal with the horrors in your future.
-