by Patty Abel | Mar 22, 2019 | Teen Zone |
We have LOTS of fun things planned for the teens in April! Here’s a breakdown of all the great things you’ll want to do:
TEEN ACTION COUNCIL: Monday, April 1 at 4:00 to 4:45 pm
TEEN CRAFT: Thursday, April 4 at 4:00 pm – Come learn how to do Book Art!
YOUNG LEAGUE OF WRITERS: Monday April 8 at 4:00 pm – “Creating characters your readers will adore and despise”
TEEN PARTY: April 12 at 7:00 to 9:00 pm National Library Week Teen Party- “Libraries are EGGs-traordinaryl!” 
TEEN ACTION COUNCIL: Monday, April 15 at 4:00 to 4:45 pm
TEEN CRAFT: Thursday, April 18 at 4:00 pm – Come and make a Fairy Lantern Jar.
TEEN BOOK CLUB: Monday, April 22 at 5:00 – 6:oo pm Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie “Mystery dinner and discussion before going to see the production of Murder on the Orient Express @ Madison High School” *Participants need to sign up on clipboard at the circulation desk & provide own transportation to MHS.*
We hope to see you there!
All teen activities and events are for those ages 12 to 17, All craft supplies are provided. All you need to bring is yourself and maybe a friend!
by Patty Abel | Mar 21, 2019 | Blog |
Celebrate
National Library Week
“Book Art” Contest
“Unbound, Up-cycled, & Remade!”
Submitting Book Art
Entries must be no larger than 13 in deep x 16 in wide x 18 in tall. They must be self-contained and able to move as a complete unit. Entries must be at least 75% up-cycled book pages. Additional elements of the art scene may be made of any other substance. Entries will be displayed as entered. You must submit a completed entry packet with each diorama entered. If submitting multiple entries, number each entry to match a corresponding entry form.
All entries must be completed by 5 PM April 5, 2019. Entries must be submitted by the original creator. Your book art submission and entry form is your guarantee that you are the creator of the entry.
Need books for your art? The Wishing Well Bookstore in the lobby of the library has some great used books for sale! All proceeds come back to the library so that we may purchase new books and materials. The bookstore is run by the Madison Library Foundation.
Pick up the Official Contest Rules and Entry form at the circulation desk.
by Rebekka Hanson | Mar 16, 2019 | Blog, Staff Picks |
“The Rose Legacy” by Jessica Day George
Anthea is a poor orphan girl who has grown up being passed from relative to relative. When she is forced to move one last time to family she has never heard of, she finds an uncle and cousin who welcome her with open arms. She also discovers a world of wonderful creatures. She also finds that she has a special gift and is able to communicate with the horses in a wonderful Way- they can speak with each other using their minds.
All is not well, though, and when the King discovers that horses still exist, and in order to save them all, Anthea and her cousin Jilly journey to appeal to the Queen.
Full of danger, a cast of well-written characters, a fluffy little owl, and of course horses, this book will be perfect for fans of George’s other middle grade works and any one who loves horses and wishes they could talk.
“Will delight readers who love a classic-feeling fantasy, as well as those who absolutely love horses . . . This thought-provoking fantasy with relatable characters is clever and heartfelt.” – Booklist
by Patty Abel | Feb 27, 2019 | Kid STEAM, Tween STEAM |
Kid and Tween Crafts
The Second and Fourth Thursday at 4:00 pm in the Community Room
March 14th: Hinged Paper Puppets
March 28th: Perler Bead Creations 
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.
by Patty Abel | Feb 27, 2019 | Teen Crafts, Teen Zone |
We have LOTS of fun things planned for the teens in March! Here’s a breakdown of all the great things you’ll want to do:
TEEN ACTION COUNCIL: Monday, March 4 at 3:30 to 4:15 pm
TEEN CRAFT: Thursday, March 7 at 4:00 pm – Join us to make some cool LED Cuff Bracelets!
TEEN TECH PARTY: Friday, March 8 at 7:00 to 9:00 pm – “Putting it all together!” 3D Pens! Robot races! Circuits! Snacks and more! Bring a remote control with you to program the robots…
TEEN BOOK CLUB: Monday, March 11 at 4:00 – “Once upon a time… I found a retold fairy tale.” Find a “retold” fairy tale, read it and the original tale, then join us for all things FANTASY where you can share your fairy tale adventure with everyone else!
TEEN CRAFT: Thursday, March 21 at 4:00 pm – Come and learn how to do NOTAN art work.
YOUNG LEAGUE OF WRITERS: Monday March 24 at 4:00 pm – “Writing to an Editor’s Specifications”
We hope to see you there!
All teen activities and events are for those ages 12 to 17, All craft supplies are provided. All you need to bring is yourself and maybe a friend!
by Patty Abel | Jan 29, 2019 | Kid STEAM, Tween STEAM |
Kid and Tween Crafts
The Second and Fourth Thursday at 4:00 pm in the Community Room
February 14th: Eiffel Tower Construction
February 28th: Paper Pimpernel Scrap Art
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.
