Adult Makers: Instant Pot Demonstration

Adult Makers: Instant Pot Demonstration

by | Nov 5, 2020 | Adult Arena, Adult Makers, Blog, Craft Instructions Post | 0 comments

Learn these delicious Indian food recipes by following along with Lance Hanson of the University of Idaho!

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    Download Naan Recipe
    Download Jasmine Rice Recipe
    Download Lentil Curry Recipe
    Download Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe

    August Programs for All Ages

    by | July 30, 2025 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene | 0 Comments

    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, August 6 in the Community Room at 4 PM!Crafty Corner Join us for Crafty Corner, an informal meet-up...
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    July Programs for Adults

    by | June 30, 2025 | Adult Arena, Blog | 0 Comments

    Summer Reading is Here! You can sign up now for Summer Reading: Color Our World! With Beanstack you can sign up online, or you can visit us at the Library and track your reading on paper. Your final goal is 3,000 pages, but you earn prizes for every 1,000 pages you...
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    June Events for Adults

    by | June 2, 2025 | Adult Arena, Blog | 0 Comments

    Summer Reading is Here! You can sign up now for Summer Reading: Color Our World! With Beanstack you can sign up online, or you can visit us at the Library and track your reading on paper. Your final goal is 3,000 pages, but you earn prizes for every 1,000 pages you...
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    Upcoming Board of Trustees Elections for 2025

    by | May 1, 2025 | Adult Arena, Blog | 0 Comments

    Election InformationSpecial Districts holding elections in May: Madison Library District Trustee Election Day: May 20th Begin Mailing Absentee Ballots: April 10, 2025 Early Voting Begins in the Clerk’s Office: May 5, 2025  8:15-4:45 Monday-Friday until May 16, 2025 @...
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    May Adult Programs

    by | April 28, 2025 | Adult Arena, Blog | 0 Comments

    Crafty Corner Join us for Crafty Corner, an informal meet-up for adults 18+ who love to create! Bring your knitting, crocheting, cross-stitching, or whatever craft you enjoy, and spend an evening with fellow makers. We meet Every First Thursday at 6:30 PM, so join us...
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    April Adult Programs

    by | March 31, 2025 | Adult Arena, Blog | 0 Comments

    Dungeons & Dragons: Adventures Calling all adventurers! Join our new Dungeons & Dragons program for adults and embark on epic quests in the world’s greatest tabletop role-playing game. Whether you’re a seasoned player or a curious beginner, you’ll explore...
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    March Adult Programs

    by | February 28, 2025 | Adult Arena, Blog | 0 Comments

    Dungeons & Dragons: Adventures Calling all adventurers! Join our new Dungeons & Dragons program for adults and embark on epic quests in the world’s greatest tabletop role-playing game. Whether you’re a seasoned player or a curious beginner, you’ll explore...
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    February Programs for Adults

    by | January 27, 2025 | Adult Arena, Blog | 0 Comments

    Old School Poetry This February, let love take center stage! Stop by our special collections area to type out a heartfelt poem on our vintage typewriter—whether it’s for your soulmate, a dear friend, or your favorite pizza. Drop your masterpiece into the submission...
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    January Programs for Adults

    by | December 30, 2024 | Adult Arena, Blog | 0 Comments

    Crafty Corner? NEW at the Library! ? Join us for Crafty Corner, an informal meet-up for adults 18+ who love to create! Bring your knitting, crocheting, cross-stitching, or whatever craft you enjoy, and spend an evening with fellow makers. It starts on January 2nd at...
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    December 2024 Programs for All Ages

    by | November 27, 2024 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene | 0 Comments

    Winter Safe DrivingFirst time driving on snowy winter roads? Madison Library District is partnering with the Idaho Department of Transportation and the Idaho State Police to keep you safe this winter! Learn strategies to stay on the road, deal with slipping and...
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    Read, Look, Learn Episode 2: Halloween with Paradise Donuts

    Read, Look, Learn Episode 2: Halloween with Paradise Donuts

    by | Oct 30, 2020 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Read Look Learn, Teen Zone, Tween Scene | 0 comments

    Read, Look, Learn Episode 2: Halloween with Paradise Donuts

    Join us for episode 2 of Read, Look, Learn!

    About twice a month we’ll take a look at a topic with books from our catalog, then go out into our neighborhood and see if we can find someone to tell us more about it.

    This time we’re talking about Halloween and making donuts! Many thanks to Paul Scholes of Paradise Donuts & Gelato for sharing with us.

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    Read, Look, Learn Episode 2: Halloween with Paradise Donuts

    by | October 30, 2020 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Read Look Learn, Teen Zone, Tween Scene | 0 Comments

    Join us for episode 2 of Read, Look, Learn! About twice a month we'll take a look at a topic with books from our catalog, then go out into our neighborhood and see if we can find someone to tell us more about it. This time we're talking about Halloween and making...
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    Read, Look, Learn Episode 1: Martial Arts

    by | October 15, 2020 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Read Look Learn, Teen Zone, Tween Scene | 0 Comments

    Join us for episode 1 of Read, Look, Learn! About twice a month we'll take a look at a topic with books from our catalog, then go out into our neighborhood and see if we can find someone to tell us more about it. This time we're talking about martial arts! Many thanks...
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    Upcoming November Adult Makers

    Upcoming November Adult Makers

    by | Oct 23, 2020 | Adult Arena, Adult Makers, Blog, Upcoming Events | 0 comments

    Upcoming November Adult Makers

    Celebrate National Men Make Dinner Night! Lance Hanson of the University of Idaho’s extension office will give a demonstration on everyone’s new favorite kitchen gadget, the Instant Pot. Get ideas on how to make yours even more fun!

    The demo will be available on our website and YouTube channel starting from Thursday November 5 at noon.

    September Adult Events

    by | September 1, 2023 | Adult Arena, Adult Makers, Blog, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

    Take a Break Book ClubTake a Break and join our adult book club on Sept. 21 at 6:30 PM! Ages 18+ will meet in the Community Room to discuss Jane Austen’s classic, Sense and Sensibility. Adult MakersFriday, September 15 is Adult Makers! We will be making noodles from...
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    July Adult Activities

    by | July 1, 2023 | Adult Arena, Adult Makers, Blog, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

    INDEPENDENCE DAY CLOSURE The Library will be closed Tuesday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day. No items will be due but the book drop will remain open. Thank you! "ALL TOGETHER NOW" BLOCK PARTY This is the Block Party everyone will be talking about this...
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    June Adult Activities

    by | June 1, 2023 | Adult Arena, Adult Makers, Blog, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

    CREATIVE WRITING CLUB Share your writing with other storytelling enthusiasts or join to make friends! Join the Creative Writing Club for ages 18+. We will share your favorite piece of writing and talk about why writing is our passion. Wednesdays, June 14 & 28 at...
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    APRIL Adult Activities

    by | April 7, 2022 | Adult Arena, Adult Makers, Blog, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

    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...
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    Adult Makers: Tiny Books

    by | November 24, 2021 | Adult Arena, Adult Makers, Blog, Craft Instructions Post | 0 Comments

    Make a tiny book with bookmaking skills! Materials needed: 25 pieces of paper 2 pieces of 2x3 decorative paper Larger piece of double-sided decorative paper 2 pieces of heavier 1.5x2 papers 1/4x2 paper Popsicle stick Glue Heavy string/thread Large needle Scissors...
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    NOVEMBER Adult Activities

    by | November 1, 2021 | Adult Arena, Adult Makers, Blog, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

    FAMILY FRIENDLY FILM NIGHTS Come watch a movie at the library! Every Tuesday at 4pm in the Community Room. November 2nd: The Lego MovieNovember 9th: Paw Patrol: The MovieNovember 16th: PaddingtonNovember 23rd: Finding NemoNovember 30th: The Peanuts Movie Children...
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    OCTOBER Adult Activities

    by | October 7, 2021 | Adult Arena, Adult Makers, Blog | 0 Comments

    Family Friendly Film NightsCome watch a movie at the library! Every Tuesday at 4pm in the Community Room. Oct 5th: Boss Baby: Family BusinessOct 12th: Scooby-Doo: Straight Outta NowhereOct 19th: Space Jam: A New LegacyOct 26th: Hocus Pocus Children under 12 must be...
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    Adult Makers: Inspirational Tile Magnets

    by | September 20, 2021 | Adult Arena, Adult Makers, Blog, Craft Instructions Post | 0 Comments

    Inspirational tile magnets to help give you the motivation you need! Materials needed: tiles (from a mini tumbling tower or your own choice) inspirational messagesmod podge magnets pieces of paper (for the backing) scissors glue stick (optional)    
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    SEPTEMBER Adult Activities

    by | September 2, 2021 | Adult Arena, Adult Makers, Blog, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

    September Adult Book Club The Library Book Club will be meeting on Thursday, September 16th, at 6:30pm in the Community Room. There has been a change of book; the book for September is Sold by Patricia McCormick. Lakshmi is a thirteen-year-old girl who lives with her...
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    JULY Adult Activities

    by | June 30, 2021 | Adult Arena, Adult Makers, Blog, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

    Adult Summer Reading Explore Tails and Tales at the Library this summer by researching animals in all their habitats. Each time you complete a “Research Area” by reading 1000 pages of your choice, bring your log into the Library for a small reward.   If you...
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    Adult Makers – Gold Leaf Illumination

    Adult Makers – Gold Leaf Illumination

    by | Oct 16, 2020 | Adult Arena, Adult Makers, Blog, Craft Instructions Post | 0 comments

    Adult Makers – Gold Leaf Illumination

    This month we’re doing gold leaf illumination! Kits will be available even after this online instruction until they are out, so don’t miss your chance to pick one up!

     

     

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    August Programs for All Ages

    by | July 30, 2025 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene | 0 Comments

    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, August 6 in the Community Room at 4 PM!Crafty Corner Join us for Crafty Corner, an informal meet-up...
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    July Programs for Adults

    by | June 30, 2025 | Adult Arena, Blog | 0 Comments

    Summer Reading is Here! You can sign up now for Summer Reading: Color Our World! With Beanstack you can sign up online, or you can visit us at the Library and track your reading on paper. Your final goal is 3,000 pages, but you earn prizes for every 1,000 pages you...
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    July Programs for Teens

    by | June 30, 2025 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

    Summer Reading 2025 is Here!  You can sign up now for Summer Reading: Color Our World! With Beanstack you can sign up online, or you can visit us at the Library and track your reading on paper. Your final goal is 1500 pages, but you earn prizes for every 500 pages you...
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    June Events for Adults

    by | June 2, 2025 | Adult Arena, Blog | 0 Comments

    Summer Reading is Here! You can sign up now for Summer Reading: Color Our World! With Beanstack you can sign up online, or you can visit us at the Library and track your reading on paper. Your final goal is 3,000 pages, but you earn prizes for every 1,000 pages you...
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    June Events for Teens

    by | June 2, 2025 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

    Summer Reading 2025 is Here!  You can sign up now for Summer Reading: Color Our World! With Beanstack you can sign up online, or you can visit us at the Library and track your reading on paper. Your final goal is 1500 pages, but you earn prizes for every 500 pages you...
    Read More

    Upcoming Board of Trustees Elections for 2025

    by | May 1, 2025 | Adult Arena, Blog | 0 Comments

    Election InformationSpecial Districts holding elections in May: Madison Library District Trustee Election Day: May 20th Begin Mailing Absentee Ballots: April 10, 2025 Early Voting Begins in the Clerk’s Office: May 5, 2025  8:15-4:45 Monday-Friday until May 16, 2025 @...
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    May Adult Programs

    by | April 28, 2025 | Adult Arena, Blog | 0 Comments

    Crafty Corner Join us for Crafty Corner, an informal meet-up for adults 18+ who love to create! Bring your knitting, crocheting, cross-stitching, or whatever craft you enjoy, and spend an evening with fellow makers. We meet Every First Thursday at 6:30 PM, so join us...
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    May Teen Programs

    by | April 28, 2025 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

    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...
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    April Teen Programs

    by | April 12, 2025 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

    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, April 2 in the Community Room at 4 PM!Teen CraftsGet crafty at Teen Crafts on Thursday, April 3, from...
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    April Adult Programs

    by | March 31, 2025 | Adult Arena, Blog | 0 Comments

    Dungeons & Dragons: Adventures Calling all adventurers! Join our new Dungeons & Dragons program for adults and embark on epic quests in the world’s greatest tabletop role-playing game. Whether you’re a seasoned player or a curious beginner, you’ll explore...
    Read More

    Read, Look, Learn Episode 1: Martial Arts

    Read, Look, Learn Episode 1: Martial Arts

    by | Oct 15, 2020 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Read Look Learn, Teen Zone, Tween Scene | 0 comments

    Read, Look, Learn Episode 1: Martial Arts

    Join us for episode 1 of Read, Look, Learn!

    About twice a month we’ll take a look at a topic with books from our catalog, then go out into our neighborhood and see if we can find someone to tell us more about it.

    This time we’re talking about martial arts! Many thanks to Idaho Martial Arts Academy for sharing with us. 

    Watch the video

    August Programs for All Ages

    by | July 30, 2025 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene | 0 Comments

    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, August 6 in the Community Room at 4 PM!Crafty Corner Join us for Crafty Corner, an informal meet-up...
    Read More

    Storytime: Purple

    by | July 10, 2025 | Blog, Kid's Corner, Story Time | 0 Comments

    Grapes, lavender, eggplants, and purple crayons—oh, the fun things that are purple! They're all waiting in a book, ready for you to discover. Mix blue and red playdough to create your own purple, then cut out shapes with cookie cutters. Don't forget to try these...
    Read More

    Storytime: Green

    by | July 1, 2025 | Blog, Kid's Corner, Story Time | 1 Comment

    Green is the color of grass, trees, and many leaves. It makes us think of nature, spring, and fresh things growing. Frogs, peas, and apples can be green too! Green is a calm and happy color that helps us feel peaceful and full of energy. It’s like a big hug from...
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    July Programs for Adults

    by | June 30, 2025 | Adult Arena, Blog | 0 Comments

    Summer Reading is Here! You can sign up now for Summer Reading: Color Our World! With Beanstack you can sign up online, or you can visit us at the Library and track your reading on paper. Your final goal is 3,000 pages, but you earn prizes for every 1,000 pages you...
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    July Programs for Teens

    by | June 30, 2025 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

    Summer Reading 2025 is Here!  You can sign up now for Summer Reading: Color Our World! With Beanstack you can sign up online, or you can visit us at the Library and track your reading on paper. Your final goal is 1500 pages, but you earn prizes for every 500 pages you...
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    July Programs for Kids ‘n’ Tweens

    by | June 30, 2025 | Blog, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Story Time, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

    Summer Reading is Here! You can sign up now for Summer Reading: Color Our World! With Beanstack you can sign up online, or you can visit us at the Library and track your reading on paper. Check out our Summer Reading page for our prize schedule and more details.Story...
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    June Events for Adults

    by | June 2, 2025 | Adult Arena, Blog | 0 Comments

    Summer Reading is Here! You can sign up now for Summer Reading: Color Our World! With Beanstack you can sign up online, or you can visit us at the Library and track your reading on paper. Your final goal is 3,000 pages, but you earn prizes for every 1,000 pages you...
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    June Events for Kids ‘n’ Tweens

    by | June 2, 2025 | Blog, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Story Time, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

    Summer Reading is Here! You can sign up now for Summer Reading: Color Our World! With Beanstack you can sign up online, or you can visit us at the Library and track your reading on paper. Check out our Summer Reading page for our prize schedule and more details.Story...
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    June Events for Teens

    by | June 2, 2025 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

    Summer Reading 2025 is Here!  You can sign up now for Summer Reading: Color Our World! With Beanstack you can sign up online, or you can visit us at the Library and track your reading on paper. Your final goal is 1500 pages, but you earn prizes for every 500 pages you...
    Read More

    Upcoming Board of Trustees Elections for 2025

    by | May 1, 2025 | Adult Arena, Blog | 0 Comments

    Election InformationSpecial Districts holding elections in May: Madison Library District Trustee Election Day: May 20th Begin Mailing Absentee Ballots: April 10, 2025 Early Voting Begins in the Clerk’s Office: May 5, 2025  8:15-4:45 Monday-Friday until May 16, 2025 @...
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    Halloween Trick or Treat bags for kids 0-5

    Halloween Trick or Treat bags for kids 0-5

    by | Oct 15, 2020 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Upcoming Events | 0 comments

    Halloween Trick or Treat bags for kids 0-5

    Looking for a safe way to trick or treat? Kids 0-5 can come to the library in costume any time over the week of Halloween (October 26-30) for a take n’ go back of treats!

    August Programs for All Ages

    by | July 30, 2025 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene | 0 Comments

    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, August 6 in the Community Room at 4 PM!Crafty Corner Join us for Crafty Corner, an informal meet-up...
    Read More

    Storytime: Purple

    by | July 10, 2025 | Blog, Kid's Corner, Story Time | 0 Comments

    Grapes, lavender, eggplants, and purple crayons—oh, the fun things that are purple! They're all waiting in a book, ready for you to discover. Mix blue and red playdough to create your own purple, then cut out shapes with cookie cutters. Don't forget to try these...
    Read More

    Storytime: Green

    by | July 1, 2025 | Blog, Kid's Corner, Story Time | 1 Comment

    Green is the color of grass, trees, and many leaves. It makes us think of nature, spring, and fresh things growing. Frogs, peas, and apples can be green too! Green is a calm and happy color that helps us feel peaceful and full of energy. It’s like a big hug from...
    Read More

    July Programs for Adults

    by | June 30, 2025 | Adult Arena, Blog | 0 Comments

    Summer Reading is Here! You can sign up now for Summer Reading: Color Our World! With Beanstack you can sign up online, or you can visit us at the Library and track your reading on paper. Your final goal is 3,000 pages, but you earn prizes for every 1,000 pages you...
    Read More

    July Programs for Kids ‘n’ Tweens

    by | June 30, 2025 | Blog, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Story Time, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

    Summer Reading is Here! You can sign up now for Summer Reading: Color Our World! With Beanstack you can sign up online, or you can visit us at the Library and track your reading on paper. Check out our Summer Reading page for our prize schedule and more details.Story...
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    June Events for Adults

    by | June 2, 2025 | Adult Arena, Blog | 0 Comments

    Summer Reading is Here! You can sign up now for Summer Reading: Color Our World! With Beanstack you can sign up online, or you can visit us at the Library and track your reading on paper. Your final goal is 3,000 pages, but you earn prizes for every 1,000 pages you...
    Read More

    June Events for Kids ‘n’ Tweens

    by | June 2, 2025 | Blog, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Story Time, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

    Summer Reading is Here! You can sign up now for Summer Reading: Color Our World! With Beanstack you can sign up online, or you can visit us at the Library and track your reading on paper. Check out our Summer Reading page for our prize schedule and more details.Story...
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    Upcoming Board of Trustees Elections for 2025

    by | May 1, 2025 | Adult Arena, Blog | 0 Comments

    Election InformationSpecial Districts holding elections in May: Madison Library District Trustee Election Day: May 20th Begin Mailing Absentee Ballots: April 10, 2025 Early Voting Begins in the Clerk’s Office: May 5, 2025  8:15-4:45 Monday-Friday until May 16, 2025 @...
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    May Kids ‘n’ Tween Programs

    by | April 28, 2025 | Blog, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

    Books For Boys & Great Reads for GirlsMeet Princess Cimorene—a princess who refuses to be proper. She’s everything a princess shouldn’t be: headstrong, tomboyish, smart… And bored. So bored she runs away to live with Kazul, one of the most powerful dragons around!...
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    May Adult Programs

    by | April 28, 2025 | Adult Arena, Blog | 0 Comments

    Crafty Corner Join us for Crafty Corner, an informal meet-up for adults 18+ who love to create! Bring your knitting, crocheting, cross-stitching, or whatever craft you enjoy, and spend an evening with fellow makers. We meet Every First Thursday at 6:30 PM, so join us...
    Read More