Madison County Elections For Madison Library District Board of Trustees Our two candidates are Peggy Edwards and Dave Reeser Please read about their platforms on their websites: Peggy Edwards: https://peggyforlibraryboard.com/Dave...

Storytime: “B” is for Books

by Marybeth Isle | April 26, 2023 | Blog, Kid's Corner, Story Time | 0 Comments

Celebrate books and National Library Week with a book, song, or an activity about reading or loving the library.Join us Tuesdays, and Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. or Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room. Ages 2-5Sing, Talk, Read, Write, Play Tip When your children...

Storytime: “B” is for Bees

by Marybeth Isle | April 18, 2023 | Blog, Kid's Corner, Story Time | 0 Comments

To bee or not to bee, that is the question! Did you know that one honey bee, in its entire life-span, will make only one teaspoon of honey? Explore the world of bees with these books and activities, and then talk with your child why bees are SO important to our...

Storytime: “B” is for Bananas

by Marybeth Isle | April 13, 2023 | Blog, Kid's Corner, Story Time | 0 Comments

One banana, two bananas, three bananas, four! Did you know that a cluster of bananas is called a ‘hand’, while a single banana is called a ‘finger’? Or that a strawberry is not a berry, but a banana is. As your child learns the sound for the letter “B”, try out some...

APRIL Book Babies + Toddler Time: BUGS!

by Marybeth Isle | April 12, 2023 | Blog, Book Babies, Toddler Time | 0 Comments

Bugs! Bugs! Bugs! Oh, how we love bugs in all their varieties and the nursery rhymes that accompany them! The Itsy Bitsy Spider, The Ants Go Marching, Little Arabella Miller, and The Bees in the Beehive are favorites of ours. Can you remember some “bug” songs from...

New Temporary Hours of Operation

by Rebekka Hanson | April 5, 2023 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene | 0 Comments

Due to staffing shortages, we will be temporarily reducing our hours of operation starting Thursday, April 13 Our new hours will be: Monday: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm Tuesday - Wednesday: 9:00 am – 8:00 pm Thursday: 11:00 am – 8:00 pm Friday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm...

MARCH Book Babies + Toddler Time: MY BODY!

by Marybeth Isle | March 30, 2023 | Blog, Book Babies, Kid's Corner, Toddler Time | 0 Comments

March is all about MY BODY! Book Babies: Wednesday @ 9:30am in Community Room Ages 0 - 10 months Toddler Time: Monday & Tuesday @ 9:30am in Community Room Ages 11 - 23 months Welcome Songs Here We Are Together Here we are together, together, together! Oh,...

Storytime: “K” is for Keys

by Marybeth Isle | March 3, 2023 | Blog, Story Time | 0 Comments

Here’s the key to, well… the mystery! Locks and keys are fascinating to children. Try putting a favorite toy, book, or treat in a suitcase and lock it with a luggage padlock. Then hide the key and give your child a clue of where to find the key. Watch the delight as...

Storytime: “K” is for Kings

by Marybeth Isle | February 24, 2023 | Blog, Story Time | 0 Comments

“You have to believe that you are the one true king,” said Merlin-a-dactyl in The Legend of King Arthur-a-tops. Little kings and queens will learn about bravery, kindness, confidence, and friendship as they discover the cool sound of the letter “K” in these books and...

Storytime: “K” is for Kisses

by Marybeth Isle | February 17, 2023 | Blog, Story Time | 0 Comments

"K" is for kisses and of course... hugs! Everyone needs to feel loved and accepted one way or another. Studies have shown that showing affection increases a child's social, emotional, physical, and brain development. Even if your child doesn't like hugs and kisses,...

New Temporary Hours of Operation

by Rebekka Hanson | Apr 5, 2023 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene | 0 comments

New Temporary Hours of Operation

The library will be closed on Wednesday, November 11 for Veteran's Day. No items are due. Thank you.

Due to staffing shortages, we will be temporarily reducing our hours of operation starting

Thursday, April 13

Our new hours will be:

Monday: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Tuesday – Wednesday: 9:00 am – 8:00 pm
Thursday: 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
Friday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Sunday: CLOSED

We hope to be able to return to our regular hours within a short period of time.

Thank you for your understanding.

Library Board of Trustees Election Information

by Rebekka Hanson | May 12, 2023 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene | 0 Comments

Storytime: “B” is for Books

by Marybeth Isle | April 26, 2023 | Blog, Kid's Corner, Story Time | 0 Comments

Storytime: “B” is for Bees

by Marybeth Isle | April 18, 2023 | Blog, Kid's Corner, Story Time | 0 Comments

Storytime: “B” is for Bananas

by Marybeth Isle | April 13, 2023 | Blog, Kid's Corner, Story Time | 0 Comments

APRIL Book Babies + Toddler Time: BUGS!

by Marybeth Isle | April 12, 2023 | Blog, Book Babies, Toddler Time | 0 Comments

New Temporary Hours of Operation

by Rebekka Hanson | April 5, 2023 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene | 0 Comments

MARCH Book Babies + Toddler Time: MY BODY!

by Marybeth Isle | March 30, 2023 | Blog, Book Babies, Kid's Corner, Toddler Time | 0 Comments

Storytime: “K” is for Keys

by Marybeth Isle | March 3, 2023 | Blog, Story Time | 0 Comments

Storytime: “K” is for Kings

by Marybeth Isle | February 24, 2023 | Blog, Story Time | 0 Comments

Storytime: “K” is for Kisses

by Marybeth Isle | February 17, 2023 | Blog, Story Time | 0 Comments

November Kid and Tween Activities

by Abby Reeser | Oct 31, 2022 | Blog, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene | 0 comments

November Kid and Tween Activities

PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST

Help us celebrate our first 100 years by participating in our photography contest! Our theme is: “Capturing 100 years”. Submit an original photo and see if you win! All forms and rules are available below.

October 17th – December 10th

Ages 6+

FAMILY FRIENDLY FILMS

Come enjoy family films at the Library! Every other Friday, 3:30 pm in the Community Room!

November 4th: Coco (2017; PG)

Children under 12 must be accompanied by someone 14 or older.

STEAM

Celebrate fall with our STEAM activity! We will be using leaf cutouts and tissue paper to make beautiful suncatchers! We will also be collecting leaves and making rubbings to put into collages or turley tails!

Tuesday, November 8th, 4:00 pm
in the Community Room.

For ages 6-11.

MOTHER DAUGHTER BOOK CLUB

This month, we will be reading Scary Stories for Young Foxes by Christian McKay Heidicker.

Come discuss our spooookiest read and enjoy some campfire songs and s’mores!

Thursday, November 10th, 6:30 pm
in the Community Room

For ages 8-11 and their accompanying adult!

BOOKS FOR BOYS

Join us as we read Sideways Stories from Wayside School by Louis Sachar!

Come discuss this hilarious tale and see if you can make a building as sideways as Wayside!!

Thursday, October 17th, 6:30 pm
in the Community Room

For ages 8-11 and their accompanying adult!

LEGO @ YOUR LIBRARY

Do you love Legos? Join other kids who love the ever popular bricks at Madison Library District’s LEGO club!

Tuesday, October 25th, 4:00 pm
in the Community Room

For ages 6-18. Kids under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

GAME AND CHESS CLUB

Come learn the game of chess, plus other fun games!

Every Monday from 4:30-5:30 pm
in the Community Room.

For ages 9-18.

STORYTIME – LIVE IN COMMUNITY ROOM

STORYTIME – ages 2-5
Tuesdays & Wednesdays at 10:30 am
Tuesdays at 6:30 pm

TODDLER TIME -11 – 23 months (walking)
Mondays & Tuesdays at 9:30 am

BOOK BABIES – 1-10 months (not yet walking)
Wednesdays at 9:30 am

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.

Library Board of Trustees Election Information

by Rebekka Hanson | May 12, 2023 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene | 0 Comments

New Temporary Hours of Operation

by Rebekka Hanson | April 5, 2023 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene | 0 Comments

November Kid and Tween Activities

by Abby Reeser | October 31, 2022 | Blog, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene | 0 Comments

PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST Help us celebrate our first 100 years by participating in our photography contest! Our theme is: “Capturing 100 years”. Submit an original photo and see if you win! All forms and rules are available below. October 17th – December 10th Ages 6+...

October Kid and Tween Activities

by Abby Reeser | October 5, 2022 | Blog, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene | 0 Comments

FAMILY FRIENDLY FILM NIGHT Come enjoy family films at the Library! Every other Friday, 3:30 pm in the Community Room! October 7th: Cars (2006; G)October 21st: Monsters, Inc. (2001; G) Children under 12 must be accompanied by someone 14 or older.STEAM - HARRY POTTER...

September Kid and Tween Activities

by Abby Reeser | September 1, 2022 | Blog, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene | 0 Comments

FAMILY FRIENDLY FILM NIGHT Come enjoy family films at the Library! Every other Friday, 4:00 pm in the Community Room! September 2nd: Babe (1995; G)September 16th: Iron Giant (1999; PG)September 30th: Anastasia (1997; G) Children under 12 must be accompanied by someone...

Library Closed for Labor Day

by Abby Reeser | August 13, 2022 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

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

by Abby Reeser | August 3, 2022 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene | 0 Comments

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...

Teen Writing Contest Winners Announced!

by Abby Reeser | August 3, 2022 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene | 0 Comments

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

by Abby Reeser | August 1, 2022 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

TEEN ACTION COUNCILWednesday, 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...

Library Closed for Infrastructure Updates

by Abby Reeser | July 27, 2022 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

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...

October Kid and Tween Activities

by Abby Reeser | Oct 5, 2022 | Blog, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene | 0 comments

October Kid and Tween Activities

FAMILY FRIENDLY FILM NIGHT

Come enjoy family films at the Library! Every other Friday, 3:30 pm in the Community Room!

October 7th: Cars (2006; G)
October 21st: Monsters, Inc. (2001; G)

Children under 12 must be accompanied by someone 14 or older.

STEAM – HARRY POTTER

Join us for our STEAM activity celebrating the 25th anniversary of Haryy Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone!

We will be making wizard hats and “accio” book bags!

Tuesday, October 11th, 4:00 pm
in the Community Room.

For ages 6-11.

TV BLOG combined tween book club Oct 2022 (1)

TV BLOG combined tween book club Oct 2022

COMBINED TWEEN BOOK CLUB KICK-OFF

Mother Daughter Book Club and Books for Boys will be combined this month.

We will be discussing Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. Rowling. We will also be making some Harry Potter themed crafts and treats. Books are available at the circulation desk!

Thursday, October 13th, 6:30 pm
in the Community Room

For ages 8-11 and their accompanying adult!

LEGO @ YOUR LIBRARY

Do you love Legos? Join other kids who love the ever popular bricks at Madison Library District’s LEGO club!

Tuesday, October 25th, 4:00 pm
in the Community Room

For ages 6-18. Kids under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

STORYTIME – LIVE IN COMMUNITY ROOM

STORYTIME – ages 2-5
Tuesdays & Wednesdays at 10:30 am
Tuesdays at 6:30 pm

TODDLER TIME -11 – 23 months (walking)
Mondays & Tuesdays at 9:30 am

BOOK BABIES – 1-10 months (not yet walking)
Wednesdays at 9:30 am

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.

TRICKS AND TREATS STORYTIME

Come dressed up in your costumes for some Halloween stories and trick-or-treat fun!

Choose 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., or 12:30 p.m.
in the Community Room

For children ages 0-5 and their accompanying adult.

BLOG Tricks or Treats Storytime Oct 2022

Library Board of Trustees Election Information

by Rebekka Hanson | May 12, 2023 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene | 0 Comments

New Temporary Hours of Operation

by Rebekka Hanson | April 5, 2023 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene | 0 Comments

November Kid and Tween Activities

by Abby Reeser | October 31, 2022 | Blog, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene | 0 Comments

October Kid and Tween Activities

by Abby Reeser | October 5, 2022 | Blog, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene | 0 Comments

September Kid and Tween Activities

by Abby Reeser | September 1, 2022 | Blog, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene | 0 Comments

Library Closed for Labor Day

by Abby Reeser | August 13, 2022 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

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

by Abby Reeser | August 3, 2022 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene | 0 Comments

Teen Writing Contest Winners Announced!

by Abby Reeser | August 3, 2022 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene | 0 Comments

August Library Activities

by Abby Reeser | August 1, 2022 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

Library Closed for Infrastructure Updates

by Abby Reeser | July 27, 2022 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

September Kid and Tween Activities

by Abby Reeser | Sep 1, 2022 | Blog, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene | 0 comments

September Kid and Tween Activities

TV BLOG Family Friendly Films Sept 2022 (1)

FAMILY FRIENDLY FILM NIGHT

Come enjoy family films at the Library! Every other Friday, 4:00 pm in the Community Room!

September 2nd: Babe (1995; G)
September 16th: Iron Giant (1999; PG)
September 30th: Anastasia (1997; G)

Children under 12 must be accompanied by someone 14 or older.

COMBINED TWEEN BOOK CLUB KICK-OFF

Take a look, it’s in a book!

Come join us for our Tween book club kick-off where you’ll meet the 11 books we’ll be reading this year! You’ll also be able to build and decorate your own sticker book to track your reading achievements and activities. The link to sign-up for our Mother-Daughter Book Club or Books for Boys is in our bio!

Thursday, September 8th, 6:30 pm
in the Community Room

For ages 8-11.

STEAM – PIXEL CODING ART

Join us for our 90s STEAM activity!

We will be making pixel coding art and learning about the impact of coding on 90s technology much like our beloved Tamagotchis of yesteryear (may they rest in peace).

Tuesday, September 13th, 4:00 pm
in the Community Room.

For ages 6-11.

LEGO @ YOUR LIBRARY

Do you love Legos? Join other kids who love the ever popular bricks at Madison Library District’s LEGO club!

Tuesday, September 27th, 4:00 pm
in the Community Room

For ages 6-18. Kids under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

STORYTIME – LIVE IN COMMUNITY ROOM

STORYTIME – ages 2-5
Tuesdays & Wednesdays at 10:30 am
Tuesdays at 6:30 pm

TODDLER TIME -13 – 23 months (walking)
Mondays & Tuesdays at 9:30 am

BOOK BABIES – 0-12 months (not yet walking)
Wednesdays at 9:30 am

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.

Library Board of Trustees Election Information

by Rebekka Hanson | May 12, 2023 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene | 0 Comments

New Temporary Hours of Operation

by Rebekka Hanson | April 5, 2023 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene | 0 Comments

November Kid and Tween Activities

by Abby Reeser | October 31, 2022 | Blog, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene | 0 Comments

October Kid and Tween Activities

by Abby Reeser | October 5, 2022 | Blog, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene | 0 Comments

September Kid and Tween Activities

by Abby Reeser | September 1, 2022 | Blog, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene | 0 Comments

Library Closed for Labor Day

by Abby Reeser | August 13, 2022 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

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

by Abby Reeser | August 3, 2022 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene | 0 Comments

Teen Writing Contest Winners Announced!

by Abby Reeser | August 3, 2022 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene | 0 Comments

August Library Activities

by Abby Reeser | August 1, 2022 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

Library Closed for Infrastructure Updates

by Abby Reeser | July 27, 2022 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

Library Closed for Labor Day

by Abby Reeser | Aug 13, 2022 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene, Upcoming Events | 0 comments

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!

Library Closed for Labor Day

by Abby Reeser | August 13, 2022 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

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!

August Library Activities

by Abby Reeser | August 1, 2022 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

Library Closed for Infrastructure Updates

by Abby Reeser | July 27, 2022 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

MAY Library Activities

by Amy Westmoreland | May 6, 2022 | Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

TEEN ACTION COUNCILWednesday, May 4th. 4-5:30pm. For ages 12-18. Come and have a say in what activities Teens do at the Library and meet new friends. MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU: STAR WARS TRIVIA NIGHTTest your fandom level at our Star Wars Trivia Night! Wednesday,...

APRIL Teen Activities

by Amy Westmoreland | April 11, 2022 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

TEEN ANIME CLUB Come and watch Ouran High School Host Club. There will also be a fun TEA PARTY! Wednesday April 13th. 4:30pm, Community Room. For ages 12-18. YOUNG LEAGUE OF WRITERS How can you incorporate HUMOR and COMEDY into your writing? Discuss with others at...

APRIL Kid + Tween Activities

by Amy Westmoreland | April 8, 2022 | Blog, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

FAMILY FRIENDLY FILM NIGHTS Every 1st and 3rd Tuesday @ 4pm in the Community Room. SCHEDULE:April 19th: The Secret Garden (1949) Children under 12 must be accompanied by someone 14 or older. KID + TWEEN STEAM KITS For ages 6-11. Now in person!Every 1st...

APRIL Adult Activities

by Amy Westmoreland | 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...

Closed April 2nd for Building Maintenance

by Abby Reeser | March 30, 2022 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, On the Same Page, Teen Zone, Tween Scene, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

We'll be closed Saturday, April 2nd for Building Maintenance. No items will be due. As always, the book drop will remain open. Thank you!

Closed for President’s Day

by Amy Westmoreland | February 18, 2022 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

We will be closed Monday, February 21st for President's Day. No items will be due. The book drop will remain open.

FEBRUARY Teen Activities

by Amy Westmoreland | February 11, 2022 | Blog, On the Same Page, Teen Zone, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS What adventures awaits our brave teens? Roll the dice and find out. DnD will now have TWO events - every SECOND and FOURTH Friday of each month. Friday, February 11th, 3:30-5:30pm, Community Room.Friday, February 25th, 3:30-5:30pm, Community...

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Library Board of Trustees Election Information

Madison County Elections For Madison Library District Board of Trustees

Our two candidates are Peggy Edwards and Dave Reeser

In Person Voting: Tuesday, May 16

Early Voting in the County Clerk’s Office:Ends May 12

UPDATE: Congratualtions to Dave Reeser on his election.Thank you to everyone who voted.

New Temporary Hours of Operation

Thursday, April 13

November Kid and Tween Activities

October Kid and Tween Activities

September Kid and Tween Activities

Library Closed for Labor Day

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Madison County Elections
For Madison Library District Board of Trustees

Early Voting in the County Clerk’s Office:
Ends May 12

UPDATE: Congratualtions to Dave Reeser on his election.
Thank you to everyone who voted.