Kids’ Corner
For Those Ages 0 to 8
Join us for crafting, reading challenges, and story times. Our craft activities are for kids ages 6 to 11, and our reading challenges are open to all ages so families can play together.
We have different story time programs for children from 0 to 5. All children must be accompanied by an adult. We present books, games, rhymes and sing-alongs, as well as a fun craft!
All Events
in the Community Room
We have how-to videos from previous crafts on our YouTube channel.
Our Madison Library YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoNNivDJ_0aeQsKNbqRFrkA
Our Madison Library Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Madisonlib.org/
Kids and Tween STEAM Activities
Every Tuesday at 4:00 pm
Now includes LEGO Club!
Book Babies
Wednesdays at 9:30 am
For babies ages 1 to 9 months.
Theme for September: Feelings… Big and Small!
Toddler Time
Mondays and Tuesdays at 9:30 am
For babies ages 10 to 23 months.
Theme for September: Feelings… Big and Small!
Story Time
Tuesdays at 10:30 am and 6:30 pm
Wednesdays at 10:30 am
Spanish Story Time Mondays at 10:30 am
For children ages 2 to 5 years.
Theme for September Storytimes:
The Letter “F!”
Week of September 3: Fall
Week of September 9: Fish
Week of September 16: Feelings
Week of September 23: Forest Friends
Week of September 30: Something NEW Just for YOU!
1000 Books Before Kindergarten
Promote Reading with Your Child!
Children’s Collections
Books, Graphic Novels, Speedy Reader Kits and More!
Don't Forget Our Free
Family Friendly Films
Fridays at 3:30 pm in the Community Room
- September 6: IF (PG)
- October 18: Inside Out 2 (PG)
- November 1: The Garfield Movie (PG)
- November 15: Despicable Me 4 (PG)
Parents, please pre-screen movies for appropriateness for your family.
Children under 12 MUST be accompanied by someone age 14 or older.
Activities & Events Blog
Join us for fun and learning!
Storytime: Feelings
For a child, feelings can feel all mixed up and jumbled until he recognizes what those feelings are and why he feels a certain way. Helping your child to name their feelings can be the first step in regulating their emotions. Talking about big feelings before they...
Storytime: Fish
It’s time to explore life in the water! As your child learns about fish, you can talk about how underwater creatures are similar and different to humans, how we can keep their underwater home clean, and other fantastic fish facts!Join us Tuesdays, and Wednesdays at...
Storytime: Fall
The air gets crisp, the nights grow longer, the leaves turn warm hues of yellow, orange, and red, and the scents of harvest ride the wind! It must be fall! There are so many sensory experiences associated with autumn that can last a lifetime. In addition to the items...
SEPTEMBER Book Babies + Toddlers: Feelings
Ah, emotions… however big or small, can be difficult to manage for everyone, especially children. There are, however, tips and tricks you can use to help your child learn how to recognize and regulate their feelings, and you can start early, even with an infant. The...
September 2024 Activities for Kids ‘n’ Tweens
Story TimeJoin us for Story Time fun at Madison Library District! Book Babies (0-9 months) Wednesdays at 9:30 AM in the Community Room September theme: "Feelings... Big and Small!" Toddler Time (10-23 months) Mondays and Tuesdays at 9:30 AM September theme:...
Storytime: Cosmic Adventures
Let’s go on a cosmic adventure… with a parachute! You don’t need a parachute for the following activities. You can use a sheet or tablecloth. If you don’t have enough participants to lift it, securely tie the end to the legs of a sofa, bed, or table and watch the fun...
Storytime: Adventures in the Dark
Some children are afraid of the dark, but with careful conversations, they can discover that, even in the dark or night time, they can find light and even an adventure! Join us Tuesdays, and Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. or Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room. Ages...
Storytime: Adventures Close to Home
Let’s go on an adventure… in your own backyard. Or perhaps you’d like to check out some of the great places in your community. Adventures close to home build lasting memories and relationships with your child. So, hop on a bike, load up the stroller and discover...
Storytime: Puzzles, Scavenger Hunts & Mysteries
Mysteries, scavenger hunts, and puzzles are not only great fun for both you and your child, but they also build critical thinking, problem solving and social skills. So, pull out a puzzle or go on a nature scavenger hunt together. When reading a book with a mysterious...
JULY Book Babies + Toddler Time: Adventures in the Dark
At the end of the day, it’s a great time to establish a routine to help your child prepare for bed. Some of the activities in your routine could include reading a book, taking a bath, singing a song, picking up toys, or perhaps doing a knee bounce. When you follow the...
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Resources for Children
Kids and Tweens STEAM
Every Tuesday at 4:00 pm
For Kids ages 6 – 8 & Tweens ages 9 – 11 and their accompanying adult. Come to the library and participate in an activity that’s about science, technology, engineering, or math! Our STEAM Activities take place in the Community Room.
Head over to our Kids and Tweens STEAM Activity page for video instructions of previous crafts.
STEAM CRAFTING FOR September:
- September 3: Newton’s Cradle – For this activity, we will learn about momentum and the conservation of energy while making Newton’s cradle.
- September 10: LEGOs! Compound Word Challenge – We will create a figure from a compound word like… horse-radish… a radish that’s a horse, or a dragon-fly… a dragon that looks like a fly, or even a pan-cake… a cake that looks like a pan. At the end, we will all try to guess each other’s compound words!
- September 17: Optical Illusions with Cheryl Kimber from Idaho Public Television! – For this activity, Cheryl Kimber from Idaho Public Television and PBS Kids will take us on a science adventure!
- September 24: LEGOs! MEGAfig Challenge – For this activity, we will duplicate or copy a minifig and create a MEGAfig!
STEAM for Kids and Tweens
Not meeting in may
Tech 4 for Kids and Tweens
Tuesdays, April 23, at 4:00 pm
For Kids ages 6 – 8 & Tweens ages 9 – 11 and their accompanying adult. Come to the library and learn about interesting technology!
- Come play with Cubelets, Makey Makey, robots, 3D printing pens, and more!
Book Babies
Wednesdays at 9:30 am
For babies ages 1 to 9 months.
Enjoy songs, stories, and movement activities together with other families. Additional activities and links will be available after the program on the Madison Library District Book Babies blog.
Theme for September: Feelings… Big and Small!
Toddler Time
Mondays and Tuesdays at 9:30
No Toddler Time on September 2
For babies ages 10 to 23 months.
Enjoy songs, stories, and movement activities together with other families. Additional activities and links will be available after the program on the Madison Library District Book Babies blog.
Theme for September: Feelings… Big and Small!
Story Time
Tuesdays & Wednesdays at 10:30 am
Tuesday Evenings at 6:30 pm
Spanish Story Time: Mondays at 10:30 am
with Maria D. Carvajal Castro
No Spanish Story Time on September 2
For children ages 2 to 5 and their “grown up!”
Children ages 2 to 5 with their adult will enjoy stories and related fun which may include songs, games, and rhymes in our Community Room.
Any extra crafting supplies will be available to pick up at the Children’s Reference Desk while supplies last. Additional links and activities will be available after the program on the Madison Library District Storytime blog.
Have more than one child? Wondering which early literacy library program to attend? Go to the age specific event for your oldest child.
Theme for September Storytimes: The Letter “F!”
- Week of September 3: Fall
- Week of September 9: Fish
- Week of September 16: Feelings
- Week of September 23: Forest Friends
- Week of September 30: Something NEW Just for YOU!
Book Bingo!
December 1 – 31 – This month’s theme is English Literature!
Madison Library’s Reading Challenge
All ages can play. We have a bingo card for kids 11 and under, and one for teens and adults 12 and older. Read fun new books and audiobooks and win great prizes!
Here’s how it works:
Step 1: Read the challenges and pick a bingo line that most appeals to you.
Step 2: Read a book that completes a challenge. Read another. And another.
Step 3: When you are able to cross off 5 squares in a row on the board, bring your sheet in to the Circulation Desk for a prize and an entry in our monthly drawing. We will have a separate drawing for each age group.
Step 4: Keep reading! You can get as many prizes and entries as there are bingos on the board.
1000 Books Before Kindergarten
A great way to bond with your child as well as promote reading!
The Concept is Simple, the Rewards are Priceless!
The key is perseverance. Make it exciting. Are you ready to get started?
Here’s how it works:
- Pick up a tracking log at the library’s Circulation Desk.
- Read a book (any book) to your newborn, infant, and/or toddler.
- Fill out a circle for each book you read. Each tracker has 100 circles.
- Once your log is completed, come get a sticker or a small book from the library.
- When you have completed 10 sheets, you’ve read 1000 books!
The goal is to have read 1,000 books (yes you can repeat books) before your precious one starts kindergarten. Does it sound hard? Not really if you think about it. If you read just 1 book a night, you will have read about 365 books in a year. That is 730 books in two years and 1,095 books in three years. If you consider that most children start kindergarten at around 5 years of age, you have more time than you think (so get started).
LEGO Club
Not meeting in august
For Kids ages 6 – 8, Tweens ages 9 – 11, and Teens ages 12 – 18.
Anyone under the age of 12 needs to be accompanied by an adult.
Do you love Legos? Join other kids who love the ever popular bricks at Madison Library District’s LEGO club!
Children’s Collections
For kids ages 8 and younger
Most Items Located on the West Side of the Building
We have a wide variety of materials for all your learning and entertainment needs!
Having a hard time finding something? Ask a librarian!
We provide the following materials:
- BOARD BOOKS – located in the lounge area north of the Community Room. These sturdy books have cardboard pages to resist tearing. They are primarily for babies ages 0 – 2.
- EASY OR EARLY BOOKS – “E” on the spine label means “Easy” or “Early” but really designates the picture book collection. Most are about thirty pages in length and the reading level varies from very simple to sixth grade.
- EASY BOOKS WITH CDs – “EBCD” on the spine label means these are Easy or Early Books which also include a CD. The CD either narrates the book’s text or dramatizes the book with narration and music.
- JUNIOR EASY BOOKS – “JE” stands for Junior Easy or Junior Early. The reading level varies from pre-kindergarten to second grade. They are shelved in order by author, or by the series or character name (“Barbie,” “D.C.,” etc.) Sometimes referred to as Early Chapter Books, these are a bridge to the Junior Fiction books.
- JUNIOR FICTION – The target age group for these chapter book stories is ages six through nine. Most of the books are just under 200 pages and many are illustrated. Most of these are shelved in order by the author’s last name, or by the series name.
- JUNIOR NONFICTION – true stories and facts.
- GRAPHIC NOVELS
- AUDIOBOOKS – books on CD.
- eBOOKS and eAUDIOS – downloadable from the Libby app on your device.
- MAGAZINES
- MUSIC CDs – appropriate for children.
- DVDs & BLU-RAYs – these are located in the front lobby. Children’s materials are on the east side of the displays.
- KITS – we have several types of kits:
- DISCOVERY KITS – in the green bags; DKIT I, II, AND III are for lap sit babies, preschool, and primary ages, and DKIT Vs have materials for the whole family.
- AMERICAN GIRL KITS – in the blue plaid bags. This growing collection will feature all the historical dolls, as well as the Wellie Wishers and Bitty Babies. We are also adding the Disney Princess dolls!
- SPEEDY READER KITS – the entire book series in one bag; in pale blue and grey bags.
- READ-ALONG KITS – includes a book and an audiobook of the same title so you can follow along with the audio reader.
- AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE KITS – designed to teach parents and other caregivers how to read to their children who are deaf using American Sign Language and how to use strategies to make book sharing most effective.
Peeps Diorama Contest
"There's More to the Story!"
Entries can be submitted April 17th through April 22nd
Library Appreciation Week is on its way, and we’ve got some great things planned.
Peeps Diorama Contest!
Depict a scene from a published book, any of our programming events, or any item you've used in the library (such as Libby).
Submit your Peeps diorama by 4:00 pm April 22nd to be considered for a prize.
All ages are welcome to particpate. Any participants under 18 must have approval from their legal guardian.
Book Nook Contest
"Small Adventures to Amazing Places!"
To Celebrate National Library Week
WINNERS have been announced!
Juniors First Place
Ellie D. (age 4) &
Mykee D. (age 2):
"Night in Paris"
Juniors Second Place
Elena S. (age 14):
"Space Battle'"
ADULTS First Place
Mona Lords:
"Chinese New Year"
Adults Second Place
Tatjana Zumbach:
"Frog Prince Sanctuary'"
Adults Third Place
Tatjana Zumbach:
"Deep Sea Schtroumpfing'"
Adults Honorable Mention
Aleise Lords:
"Pearl Tree'"
Summer Movies on the Lawn!
Fridays at 9:30 pm on the lawn west of the library building
Get ready for an unforgettable cinematic experience under the stars as "Movies on the Lawn" makes its triumphant return this summer! Join us for an exciting lineup of beloved films, showcased on our giant outdoor screen, perfect for a cozy evening with friends and family.
Showtimes are limited to:
- June 21: Wonka (PG)
- July 19: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (PG)
Don't miss out on this enchanting summer tradition—grab your popcorn, bring your blankets and chairs and set up a comfy spot right on the lawn. Concessions will be available and free! Join us for an unforgettable evening of movie magic!
Movies begin at 9:30 pm and all ages are welcome! We can't wait to see you there!
Online Fun
Websites and databases just for kids! Use these to help you with homework and other research projects, as well as educational learning games and adventures.
Regular Hours of Operation
- 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
Closures in 2024
- January 1 – New Year’s Day
- January 15 – Martin Luther King, Jr., Day
- February 19 – Presidents Day
- March 22 – Staff Development Day
- April 6 – Building Maintenance
- May 25-27 – Memorial Day
- June 19 – Juneteenth
- July 4 – Independence Day
- August 31 – September 2 – Labor Day
- September 20 – LCEI Conference
- October 5 – Building Maintenance
- October 31 – Open from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
- November 11 – Veterans Day
- November 27 – Closing at 5:00 pm
- November 28-30 – Thanksgiving
- December 24-26 – Christmas
- December 31 – New Year’s Eve
- January 1, 2025 – New Year’s Day
Address
73 North Center
Rexburg, Idaho 83440
We are located on Center Street, just north of Main Street, by the Historic Rexburg Tabernacle.
Contact Us
(208) 356-3461
24 Hour Phone Renewal: (208) 356-6658
askmadisonlibrary@madisonlib.org
Madison Library District
73 North Center
Rexburg, ID 83440
A public library.