Teen Baby Yoda Craft

by Lauren Abbott | Oct 15, 2020 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 comments

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by Lauren Abbott | Oct 15, 2020 | 0 comments

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Learn to make The Child. You will need the following supplies:

scissors
large rubber band
4 small rubber bands
polyurethane filling
small rectangle of fabric
brown fleece
green fleece
needle
thread
two buttons (preferably black)
sewing pins

Watch the video instructions

July 2026 Events for Teens

by Mary Kirkpatrick | June 29, 2026 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

Summer Reading 2026: Unearth a Story Summer Reading 2026 is here! This summer, we’re Unearthing a Story, and we want you to dig in with us. From Monday, June 8 through Saturday, August 1, read your way to awesome prizes. Sign-ups start June 8th — online with Beanstack...

June 2026 Events for Teens

by Mary Kirkpatrick | May 29, 2026 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

Flood 50 We're honored to be part of the city-wide Flood 50 commemoration — remembering the Teton Dam Flood 50 years later. Stop by to explore photo displays and Flood memorabilia, pick up a "Where Did I Put..." emergency preparedness folder (one per family), and grab...

Teen Programs April 2026

by Mary Kirkpatrick | March 27, 2026 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

Teen Action Council The Teen Action Council gathers to discuss plans and come up with ways for the Library to serve teens. Select participants ages 13-18 are invited to join us Wednesday, April 1 in the Community Room at 4 PM! Apply to Join Teen Action Council Chess...

Teen Activities March 2026

by Mary Kirkpatrick | February 27, 2026 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

Chess and Game Club Unplug and connect at Chess and Game Club! It's the perfect place to hang out, meet new people, and play some awesome games. Mondays at 4:00 PM in the Community Room, we'll have chess sets ready for players of all abilities, plus a rotating...

Teen Activities February 2026

by Mary Kirkpatrick | January 30, 2026 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

Chess and Game Club Unplug and connect at Chess and Game Club! Join us on Mondays, February 2, 9, and 23 from 4:00-5:30 PM for an afternoon of fun and friendly competition. Whether you're a chess master or have never moved a pawn, we'll have chess sets ready for...

January 2026 Programs for Teens

by Mary Kirkpatrick | December 29, 2025 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

Chess and Game Club Unplug and connect at Chess and Game Club! It's the perfect place to hang out, meet new people, and play some awesome games. Mondays at 4:30 PM in the Community Room, we'll have chess sets ready for players of all abilities, plus a rotating...

November 2025 Teen Programs

by Mary Kirkpatrick | October 31, 2025 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

Chess and Game ClubTweens and teens ages 9-18, join us every Monday at 4:30 PM to learn the art of chess and other games with the master of fun and strategy, Nick Allison! Whether you're a beginner or an experienced player, come challenge yourself and have fun. All...

October Teen Activities

by Mary Kirkpatrick | September 29, 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, Oct. 1 in the Community Room at 4 PM!Teen CraftsGet crafty this spooky season! Teens ages 12–18 are...

September Activities for Teens

by Mary Kirkpatrick | August 25, 2025 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

Teen Action Council The 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, Sept. 3 in the Community Room at 4 PM! Apply to Join Teen Action Council Teen Crafts Teen Crafts is...

July Programs for Teens

by Mary Kirkpatrick | 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...

Halloween Trick or Treat bags for kids 0-5

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

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Kids 0-5 can come to the library in costume any time the week of Halloween for a special treat

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!

September 2026 Programs for Kids ‘n’ Tweens

by Mary Kirkpatrick | August 24, 2026 | Blog, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene | 0 Comments

Story Time, Toddler Time, & Book Babies This September, our littlest patrons are exploring the letter "C" and rumbling through the construction zone, with sessions for every age and stage: Storytime & After Dinner Storytime (ages 3–5, with adult) — Tuesdays &...

September 2026 Programs for Adults

by Mary Kirkpatrick | August 24, 2026 | Adult Arena, Blog | 0 Comments

Midday Meetup Book Club Prefer to talk books over lunch? Our midday book club is Thursday, September 10 from 11:30 AM–12:30 PM in the Community Room to discuss Daniel James Brown's The Boys in the Boat. A great option if evenings don't work with your schedule....

August 2026 Events

by Mary Kirkpatrick | July 18, 2026 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

AO3 at the Library: Fanfiction Short Story Contest Calling all storytellers! Do you have a favorite book, movie, show, video game, or fictional world you just can't let go of? Now's your chance to give it the spin it deserves. Write an original fan fiction story for...

July 2026 Events for Adults

by Mary Kirkpatrick | June 29, 2026 | Adult Arena, Blog | 0 Comments

July 2026 Events for Kids ‘n’ Tweens

by Mary Kirkpatrick | June 29, 2026 | Blog, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Summer Reading 2026: Unearth a Story Summer Reading 2026 is here! This summer, we're Unearthing a Story, and we want you to dig in with us. From Monday, June 8 through Saturday, August 1, read your way to awesome prizes. Sign-ups start June 8th — online with Beanstack...

June 2026 Events for Kids ‘n’ Tweens

by Mary Kirkpatrick | May 29, 2026 | Blog, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Flood 50 STEM Take Home Kits Stop by the Circulation Desk June 1–6 to pick up a free guided activity booklet and STEM supplies kit designed for kids ages 6-11 and their families (limit one per family). Activities explore the science and history of the Teton Dam Flood...

June 2026 Events for Adults

by Mary Kirkpatrick | May 29, 2026 | Adult Arena, Blog | 0 Comments

Flood 50 We’re honored to be part of the city-wide Flood 50 commemoration — remembering the Teton Dam Flood 50 years later. Stop by to explore photo displays and Flood memorabilia, pick up a “Where Did I Put…” emergency preparedness folder (one per family), and grab a...

Story Time: Favorites

by Marybeth Isle | May 1, 2026 | Blog, Kid's Corner, Story Time | 0 Comments

Let’s have some fun with a few of the librarian’s favorite classic picture books! Join us Tuesdays, and Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. in the Community Room or Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. in the Activity Room. Ages 3-5 Sing, Talk, Read, Write, Play Tip The concept of loud and...

May 2026 Events

by Mary Kirkpatrick | April 30, 2026 | Adult Arena, Blog, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

Teen Action Council The Teen Action Council gathers to discuss plans and come up with ways for the Library to serve teens. Select participants ages 13-18 are invited to join us Wednesday, May 6 in the Community Room at 4 PM! Apply to Join Teen Action Council Crafty...

Story Time: Something NEW in March

by Marybeth Isle | March 31, 2026 | Blog, Kid's Corner, Story Time | 0 Comments

Reading a ”new” book with your child can be an enchanting and exciting experience! After your child selects a new book, perhaps about a favorite topic like dinosaurs, trains, or animals, take a “picture walk,” and flip through pages. Look at the illustrations and try...

Join the Teen Action Council

by Lauren Abbott | Oct 15, 2020 | Blog, Teen Zone | 0 comments

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Teen action council have a say in what goes on at the library for teens

The Madison Library District Teen Action Council meets regularly to provide input for teen events and programs, and provide suggestions for improvements and other aspects of the Library as it relates to teens. Come join us!

Apply to Join the Teen Action Council

September 2026 Programs for Teens

by Mary Kirkpatrick | August 24, 2026 | Blog, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

Teen Action Council The Teen Action Council gathers to discuss plans and come up with ways for the Library to serve teens. Due to our shelving upgrade closure, we will meet the second Wednesday of September. Select participants ages 13-18 are invited to join us...

August 2026 Events

by Mary Kirkpatrick | July 18, 2026 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

July 2026 Events for Teens

by Mary Kirkpatrick | June 29, 2026 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

June 2026 Events for Teens

by Mary Kirkpatrick | May 29, 2026 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

May 2026 Events

by Mary Kirkpatrick | April 30, 2026 | Adult Arena, Blog, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

Teen Action Council The Teen Action Council gathers to discuss plans and come up with ways for the Library to serve teens. Select participants ages 13-18 are invited to join us Wednesday, May 6 in the Community Room at 4 PM! Apply to Join Teen Action Council Crafty...

Teen Programs April 2026

by Mary Kirkpatrick | March 27, 2026 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

Teen Activities March 2026

by Mary Kirkpatrick | February 27, 2026 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

Teen Activities February 2026

by Mary Kirkpatrick | January 30, 2026 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

January 2026 Programs for Teens

by Mary Kirkpatrick | December 29, 2025 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

December 2025 Programs for All Ages

by Mary Kirkpatrick | November 26, 2025 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene | 0 Comments

Teen Action Council The Teen Action Council gathers to discuss plans and come up with ways for the Library to serve teens. Select participants ages 13-18 are invited to join us Wednesday, December 3 in the Community Room at 4 PM! Apply to Join Teen Action Council...

Book Babies – Kittens & Colors

by Lauren Abbott | Oct 14, 2020 | Blog, Book Babies, Kid's Corner | 0 comments

Book Babies: Kittens & Colors

This week in Book Babies, we had fun with cats, kittens, and colors. Even though Baby might not be able to distinguish colors as an infant, their visual development grows exponentially, so don't be afraid to talk about colors with infants and babies of all ages.

Join us live Wednesdays at 9:45 AM - Online on Facebook

Ages 2-5

Welcome Songs

Here We Are Together

Here we are together, together, together! Oh, here we are together in our library. There’s (sing names)… Here we are together in our library!

Hello Everybody

Hello everybody let’s clap our hands*, clap our hands, clap our hands. Hello everybody let’s clap our hands today! *pat our head, stretch up high, wiggle our fingers, tickle our knees, kick our feet, bounce up high!

S, T, R, W, P

(Sing while pointing to each finger on your child’s hand.) Sing, talk, read, write, play! Sing, talk, read write, play! Sing, talk, read, write, play! Sing, talk, read, write, play each day!

Sing, Talk, Read, Write, Play

Tip

Talking about different colors is a great way to introduce new vocabulary. Don’t shy away from using words like “turquoise” and “gray” as well as the primary and secondary colors.

Activity

Using a clear bottle, add drops of food coloring while baby watches. Talk about the colors with Baby as you mix them and find things around Baby's environment that match those colors.

Books Presented

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Cat's Colors by Airlie Anderson

Cat spends the day collecting colors, and when she is finished something wonderful happens.

Find it in Our Catalog

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Pop-Up Peekaboo: Meow! by DK Publishing

In this pop-up book, a cat looks for her animal friends.

Find it Online

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You Are Light by Aaron Becker

Open this beautiful book to find a graphic yellow sun surrounded by a halo of bright die-cut circles. Now hold the page up to the light and enjoy the transformation as the colors in those circles glow.

Find it in Our Catalog

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Songs, Rhymes, and Fingerplays

Did You Ever See a Baby

Did you ever see a baby, (have your child sitting on your lap)
A baby, a baby?
Did you ever see a baby,
Go this way and that? (rock from side to side)
Go this way and that way, (forward and back)
And that way and this way. (side to side)
Did you ever see a baby,
Go this way and that? (forward and back)

- www.piercecountylibrary.org

Watch Gina's Example

Getting Ready Song: I Wake Up My Hands

I wake up my hands with a clap, clap, clap,
Clap, clap, clap,
Clap, clap, clap,
I wake up my hands with a clap, clap, clap,
And wiggle my waggles away!

(Other verses):
I wake up my feet with a stomp, stomp, stomp…
I wake up my eyes with a blink, blink, blink…
I wake up head with a nod, nod, nod…
I wake up my belly with a beep, beep, beep…
I wake up my hips with a shake, shake, shake…

- Oremlibrary.org

Watch Gina's Example

Colors Over You

(Tune: Twinkle Twinkle Little Star)

Red and yellow, green and blue, these are the colors over you
Red as a flower, green as a tree
Yellow as the sun, and blue as the sea
Red and yellow, green and blue, these are the colors over you

- Storytimekatie.com

Watch Gina's Example

Signing

We Ask...

(tune “The Farmer in Dell)

We ask for milk like this, we ask for milk like this.
(squeeze fingers together to make a fist)
When we’re thirsty and want a drink, we ask for milk like this.

We ask for food like this, we ask for food like this.
(Bring fingers together & up to mouth)
When we’re hungry and need a snack, we ask for food like this.

We ask to have a change, we ask to have a change.
(alternate fists from top to bottom)
When our diaper is so full, we ask to have a change.

Watch Gina's Example

Additional Books

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Meeow and the Blue Table by Sebastien Braun

Meeow the cat and his friends find fun and inventive things to do with a blue table, a red blanket, and wooden blocks.

Find it in Our Catalog

Find it Online

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Rainbow Kittens: A Colorful Tale by V. C. Graham

A barnyard hosts a colorful litter of kittens.

Find it in Our Catalog

Find it Online

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Come Back, Cat! by Book Dash

A naughty cat won't come back to play!

Read it at Storyberries

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by Marybeth Isle | March 10, 2026 | Blog, Book Babies, Kid's Corner, Toddler Time | 0 Comments

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by Marybeth Isle | February 5, 2026 | Blog, Book Babies, Kid's Corner, Toddler Time | 0 Comments

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by Marybeth Isle | January 9, 2026 | Blog, Book Babies, Kid's Corner, Toddler Time | 0 Comments

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NOVEMBER Book Babies + Toddlers: Pigs

by Marybeth Isle | November 6, 2025 | Blog, Book Babies, Kid's Corner, Toddler Time | 0 Comments

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by Marybeth Isle | October 14, 2025 | Blog, Book Babies, Kid's Corner, Toddler Time | 0 Comments

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SEPTEMBER Book Babies + Toddlers: ABCs

by Marybeth Isle | September 4, 2025 | Blog, Book Babies, Kid's Corner, Toddler Time | 0 Comments

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APRIL Book Babies + Toddler: Birthdays

by Marybeth Isle | April 2, 2025 | Blog, Book Babies, Kid's Corner, Toddler Time | 0 Comments

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by Marybeth Isle | March 4, 2025 | Blog, Book Babies, Kid's Corner, Toddler Time | 0 Comments

Many of us grew up with classic nursery rhymes like Mary Had a Little Lamb and Baa, Baa, Black Sheep. As you teach those songs to your child, consider incorporating these additional activities to expand both your and your baby's nursery rhyme repertoire. Book Babies:...

March Programs for Kids ‘n’ Tweens

by Mary Kirkpatrick | February 28, 2025 | Blog, Book Babies, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Story Time, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

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by Marybeth Isle | February 5, 2025 | Blog, Book Babies, Kid's Corner, Toddler Time | 0 Comments

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October BiblioManiacs

by Lauren Abbott | Oct 14, 2020 | Blog, Teen Zone, Upcoming Events | 0 comments

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madison bibliomaniacs teen book chat october 26th at 4pm via zoom

Book chat for teens 12-17. Join us on October 26th at 4:30 via Zoom to talk about the books you're enjoying.

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Teen Action Council The Teen Action Council gathers to discuss plans and come up with ways for the Library to serve teens. Select participants ages 13-18 are invited to join us Wednesday, May 6 in the Community Room at 4 PM! Apply to Join Teen Action Council Crafty...

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by Mary Kirkpatrick | November 26, 2025 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene | 0 Comments

Teen Action Council The Teen Action Council gathers to discuss plans and come up with ways for the Library to serve teens. Select participants ages 13-18 are invited to join us Wednesday, December 3 in the Community Room at 4 PM! Apply to Join Teen Action Council...

Upcoming Teen Anime Club

by Lauren Abbott | Oct 14, 2020 | Blog, Teen Zone | 0 comments

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by Lauren Abbott | Oct 14, 2020 | 0 comments

Teens ages 12-18 gather together to watch anime favorites, chat about manga, play Japanese card games, sketch your own manga portraits (markers and paper provided), and munch on yummy snacks!

No need to apply -- just show up at one of the meetings!

This month on October 19th at 4:30 PM, we will watch Avatar, the Last Airbender: Book 3 where Aang and his friends visit the Fire Kingdom.

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Teen Action Council The Teen Action Council gathers to discuss plans and come up with ways for the Library to serve teens. Select participants ages 13-18 are invited to join us Wednesday, May 6 in the Community Room at 4 PM! Apply to Join Teen Action Council Crafty...

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by Mary Kirkpatrick | November 26, 2025 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene | 0 Comments

Teen Action Council The Teen Action Council gathers to discuss plans and come up with ways for the Library to serve teens. Select participants ages 13-18 are invited to join us Wednesday, December 3 in the Community Room at 4 PM! Apply to Join Teen Action Council...

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