Library Closed for Labor Day
Library Closed for Labor Day
The library will be closed Saturday September 3rd and Monday September 5th for Labor Day.
No items will be due and the book drop will remain open.
Thank you!
Open Recitals
Open Recitals
Have a piece that you’d like to perform for the public?
The library is holding a series of recitals this year. Our next open recital will be held Monday, April 17, 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 Writing Contest Winners Announced!
Teen Writing Contest Winners Announced!
Congratulations to the winners of our First Chapter Teen Writing Contest!
Our top three submissions were:
1. Ainsley Burns’ “A Dreamy Death”
2. Mary Palmer’s What’s in a Name”
3. Caitlyn Isle’s “Haunted Home”
Click on the titles above to read. Check them out!
August Library Activities
August Library Activities
TEEN ACTION COUNCIL
Wednesday, August 3rd. 4-5:30pm.
For ages 12-18. Come and have a say in what activities Teens do at the Library and meet new friends.
NO PROGRAMS IN AUGUST
To reset from Summer Reading and to accomodate our new infrastruture updates, there will be no regularly scheduled programming in August. Programs will restart in September.
LIBRARY CLOSURE
The Library will be closed from Thursday, August 18th, until Saturday, August 27th, for building updates and inventory.
No items will be due and the book drop will be closed. Thank you!
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.
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.
Library Closed for Infrastructure Updates
Library Closed for Infrastructure Updates
The library will be closed Thursday August 18th through Saturday August 27th for infrastructure updates.
No items will be due and the book drop will also be closed.
A word from the Director:
“The Madison Library District is getting upgrades! Our sorting machine has become outdated and the parts are obsolete.
“We will be closed Thursday, August 18th through Saturday August 27th to disassemble and remove the old machine to make way for our new sorting machine. We are excited to update to a new book sorter with enhanced technology. We will also be installing new security gates. There will be one wide aisle for ease of access as well as increased security and data capabilities. We will be open and resume our usual hours starting Monday, August 29th. We invite you to stop by and see the changes!”
Thank you!
Kid + Tween JUNE Activities
Kid + Tween JUNE Activities
SUMMER READING 2022- OCEANS OF POSSIBILITIES
School is out and the sun is (mostly) shining… that means it is now SUMMER READING! Sign up at the booth in the front foyer. You can also sign up through the app Beanstack.
1st prizes: starts June 21st
2nd prizes: starts July 5th
3rd prizes: starts July 18th
Sign ups end July 23rd and the Summer Reading program ends on Saturday July 30th.
Come in, grab some books, and start reading!!
For all ages
BOOK WAGON
Summer Reading means the BOOK WAGON is back!
Here is the schedule for the summer:
TUESDAYS
Smith Park, 11:30-12:30PM
Summerfield Club House, 1-2:30PM
THURSDAYS
South Fork Elementary, 11:30-12:30PM
Porter Park, 1-2:30PM
FAMILY FRIENDLY FILM NIGHT
Come enjoy family films at the Library! During Summer Reading, this will be every Thursday from 2-4PM.
June 16th: The Beatles: Yellow Submarine
June 23rd: Doctor Dolittle
June 30th: Mary Poppins
Children under 12 must be accompanied by someone 14 or older.
SUMMER READING STEM ACTIVITIES
STEM activities are at the Library! These will be in-person. If there are any leftover kits, they will be available for pick up at the Front Circulation Desk.
June 14th: Moon Landing
June 21st: Lego @ the Library (for ages 6-18)
June 28th: Jellyfish in a Bottle
These STEM activities are sponsored by ICfL and Idaho STEM Action Center.
For ages 6-11
MANCALA MADNESS
We’ve gone mad with MANCALA!
Join us for an outdoor Mancala madness party with squishy balls, buckets of water, and a lot of fun!
Bring a towel with you – we can’t guarantee you’ll stay dry!
For ages 9-18
LIBRARY CLOSURE – JUNETEENTH
The Library will be closed Monday, June 20th, for Juneteenth.
No items will be due and the book drop will remain open.
Thank you.
STORYTIME – LIVE IN COMMUNITY ROOM
STORYTIME – ages 2-5
Mondays, Tuesdays, & Wednesdays at 10:30am
Tuesdays at 6:30pm
TODDLER TIME -13 – 23 months (walking)
Mondays & Tuesdays at 9:30am
BOOK BABIES – 0-12 months (not yet walking)
Wednesdays at 9:30am
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.