PBS: The Great American Read: Book Discussion

by Rebekka Hanson | Jun 27, 2018 | Adult Arena, Teen Zone | 0 comments

Friday, July 20th at 7:00 P.M.

in the Community Room

Trying to get more familiar with that list of 100 great books?

Read any one and share your thoughts with others tonight. You might get an idea for one to tackle (or avoid) next!

Learn More at the PBS Website!

July Kid and Tween Crafts!

by Patty Abel | Jun 27, 2018 | Blog, Kid STEAM, Tween STEAM | 0 comments

Kid and Tween Crafts!

Summer Crafts will be Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 2:00 pm

in the Community Room

Same craft on both days

July 3rd Only (No craft July 4th): Painting Rocks – Bring a clean rock and clothes you can get paint on!

July 10th & 11th: Kaleidoscope

July 17th & 18th: Perler Beads

July 24th & 25th: Galaxy Painted Shells

July 31st Only: Dragon Drool & Unicorn Poo

Both the Kids (ages 6 to 8) and the Tweens (ages 9 to 11) are welcome to attend!

All supplies are provided by the library.

Activities for Grown-Ups

by Rebekka Hanson | Jun 11, 2018 | Adult Arena | 0 comments

Activities for Grown-Ups (and others of all ages!)

Earn extra points for the adult summer reading party by attending these fun activities:

Friday, June 15 at 6:30

Sing-along Musical

Enjoy a great film, raise your voice in song, and get a few extra adult summer reading points. You don’t need to be an adult to attend as long as you’re ready to belt out some tunes!

We’ll be watching a classic musical tale that doesn’t take place on the east side of New York.

Friday, June 15 at 8:30 (following the sing-along)

International Music Videos

After you’ve sung your heart out, stick around and dance till you drop to amazing music from Africa, Asia, South America, Europe. Can’t get your feet working? It’s OK to just watch.

Friday, July 13th, at 6:30

Sing-along Musical

Take an opportunity to let your voice soar. No snickering allowed. Fun for all ages (but adults can get some extra summer reading points)

We’ll be watching a well-loved musical tale about a ghostly romance, complete with a mask and opera!.

Thursday, June 28 at 8:00

Jam Session: Ukes and Guitars are Stars!

Bring your ukulele, bring your guitar, strum, chat, and relax. There’s no set structure here, no planned tunes, no stress, just a low-key musical gathering. Hang out, strum, pick, and get a few extra points for adult summer reading. You don’t have to be an adult to participate. Anyone who’s ready for musical fun is welcome. Other instruments are also welcome.

Thursday, June 28 at 9:30

Star Party with Madison Library District’s New Telescope

– Or maybe Moon Party is a more appropriate term as the moon will be full and glowing obscurely those other lesser night lights. Come take a peak through a telescope at the craters and plains of our closest celestial neighbor. Thanks to the Madison Library Foundation for providing funds that allowed us to purchase this telescope!

If you have a telescope, please bring it to share. The more the merrier is decidedly the rule for any star party!