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	June 2025
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1	2 First Day of Summer Reading - Sign Ups ONLY! First Day of Summer Reading - Sign Ups ONLY! June 2, 2025 See more details •	3 Summer Reading - Sign Ups ONLY! Summer Reading - Sign Ups ONLY! June 3, 2025 - June 7, 2025 from See more details •	4 Summer Reading - Sign Ups ONLY! Summer Reading - Sign Ups ONLY! June 3, 2025 - June 7, 2025 from See more details Teen Action Council Teen Action Council June 4, 2025 from 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Select participants plan library activities for teens ages 12-18. See more details • •	5 Summer Reading - Sign Ups ONLY! Summer Reading - Sign Ups ONLY! June 3, 2025 - June 7, 2025 from See more details •	6 Summer Reading - Sign Ups ONLY! Summer Reading - Sign Ups ONLY! June 3, 2025 - June 7, 2025 from See more details Teen Summer Reading Kick-off - Lights, Camera, PARTY! Teen Summer Reading Kick-off - Lights, Camera, PARTY! June 6, 2025 from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Get ready for a teen party like no other — where YOU and your friends are the stars of the show! At this Mini-Movie Making Party, creativity takes center stage. Break into teams, pick your genre (comedy, drama, action, or horror), and bring your wildest ideas to life. We'll provide props, costumes, and even a few fun twists to spark your imagination. Film on your directors' phones, edit with easy apps, and premiere your mini-movies on the big screen at the end of the night — complete with popcorn and a red carpet awards show. Whether you're a future filmmaker, an acting superstar, or just in it for the laughs, this party is your chance to shine. Say goodbye to boring hangouts — and hello to Hollywood (teen edition)! See more details • •	7 Summer Reading - Sign Ups ONLY! Summer Reading - Sign Ups ONLY! June 3, 2025 - June 7, 2025 from See more details •
8	9 Summer Reading - Sign Ups ONLY! Summer Reading - Sign Ups ONLY! June 9, 2025 - June 14, 2025 from See more details Toddler Time Toddler Time June 9, 2025 from 9:30 am - 10:00 am Community Room For toddlers who are "walkers" (ages 10 to 23 months) and their "grown-up" -- enjoy songs, stories, and sensory building activities together. Have more than one child? Wondering which early literacy library program to attend? Go to the age specific event for your oldest child. Additional activities and links will be available after the program on the Madison Library District Book Babies blog. See more details Spanish Storytime Spanish Storytime June 9, 2025 from 10:30 am - 11:15 am NEW! Children ages 2 to 5 with their attending adult will enjoy stories and related fun which may include songs, games, and rhymes in Spanish. Take-n-Go Kiddie Craft Kits will be available at Storytime. If you miss Storytime, extras are available at the Youth Reference Desk in the Children's section while supplies last. See more details Book Wagon at Madison High School Book Wagon at Madison High School June 9, 2025 from 10:45 am - 11:45 am Madison High School, 2300 University Blvd, Rexburg, ID 83440, USA Join us each week and participate in our Read & Return program - no library card needed! The Book Wagon will not go out in bad weather. Visit the Library instead! See more details Game and Chess Club Game and Chess Club June 9, 2025 from 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm For tweens and teens ages 9- 18 Learn the art of Chess and other games with the master of fun and strategy, Nick Allison. Game supplies will be provided. See more details • • • • •	10 Summer Reading - Sign Ups ONLY! Summer Reading - Sign Ups ONLY! June 9, 2025 - June 14, 2025 from See more details Toddler Time Toddler Time June 10, 2025 from 9:30 am - 10:00 am Community Room For toddlers who are "walkers" (ages 10 to 23 months) and their "grown-up" -- enjoy songs, stories, and sensory building activities together. Have more than one child? Wondering which early literacy library program to attend? Go to the age specific event for your oldest child. Additional activities and links will be available after the program on the Madison Library District Book Babies blog. See more details Storytime Storytime June 10, 2025 from 10:30 am - 11:15 am Children ages 2 to 5 with their attending adult will enjoy stories and related fun which may include songs, games, and rhymes. Have more than one child? Wondering which early literacy library program to attend? Go to the age specific event for your oldest child. Take-n-Go Kiddie Craft Kits will be available at Storytime. If you miss Storytime, extras are available at the Youth Reference Desk in the Children's section while supplies last. Additional links, books and activities will be available after Storytime on the Madison Library District Story Time blog. See more details Summer STEM from your Library... Art-ventures in Science! Summer STEM from your Library... Art-ventures in Science! June 10, 2025 from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Community Room 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 all mixed together with ART! Make new friends as you learn about the science of mixing colors, light, architecture, photography, and so much more! This activity is sponsored by the Idaho Commission for Libraries, Idaho STEM Action Center, and Madison Health. See more details After Dinner Storytime After Dinner Storytime June 10, 2025 from 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm Children ages 2 to 5 with their attending adult will enjoy stories and related fun which may include songs, games, and rhymes. Take-n-Go Kiddie Craft Kits will be available at Storytime. If you miss Storytime, extras are available at the Youth Reference Desk in the Children's section while supplies last. Additional links, books and activities will be available after Storytime on the Madison Library District Story Time blog. See more details • • • • •	11 Summer Reading - Sign Ups ONLY! Summer Reading - Sign Ups ONLY! June 9, 2025 - June 14, 2025 from See more details “Picture This!” Cartoon Catalyst Teen Short Story Contest “Picture This!” Cartoon Catalyst Teen Short Story Contest June 11, 2025 - July 19, 2025 from For teens ages 12- 18 Do you love storytelling? Ever looked at a comic or cartoon and wondered what happens next—or what came before? Now’s your chance to take that spark of imagination and turn it into a story! Whether you're into fantasy, mystery, sci-fi, or real-life drama, this is your moment to shine! 🖼️ Choose/draw your own cartoon or comic panel ✍️ Write an original story (up to 4,000 words) 🕐 Submit online by July 19, 2025 🏆 Win prizes and be featured on our website! All participants will receive a prize! 1st prize - $30 Amazon gift card 2nd prize - Fat Cats Date Pack ($60 value) 3rd prize - $20 gift card to Runnin' For Sweets For more information go to https://madisonlib.org/teen-zone/ See more details Book Babies Book Babies June 11, 2025 from 9:30 am - 10:00 am For babies (ages 0- 9 months) who are not yet "walkers" and their "grown-up" -- enjoy songs, stories, baby sign-language, movement and sensory activities together. Have more than one child? Wondering which early literacy library program to attend? Go to the age specific program for your oldest child. Additional activities and links will be available after the program on the Madison Library District Book Babies blog. See more details Storytime Storytime June 11, 2025 from 10:30 am - 11:15 am Children ages 2 to 5 with their attending adult will enjoy stories and related fun which may include songs, games, and rhymes. Have more than one child? Wondering which early literacy library event to attend? Go to the age specific program for your oldest child. Take-n-Go Kiddie Craft Kits will be available at Storytime. If you miss Storytime, extras are available at the Youth Reference Desk in the Children's section while supplies last. Additional links, books and activities will be available after Storytime on the Madison Library District Story Time blog. See more details Free Family Friendly Films Free Family Friendly Films June 11, 2025 from 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Want to watch a fun movie on a big screen? We have got new ones and classics all lined up for an afternoon of movie fun! A schedule of of the month's afternoon films are available @ madisonlib.org. All children 11 and under must be accompanied by responsible party, age 14+. See more details Young League of Writers... What Happens Next? Young League of Writers... What Happens Next? June 11, 2025 from 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Would you like to share your writing with other teens your age or just make new friends? Join the Young League of Writers for ages 12-18. We will meet for an 1 1/2 hours to share what we've all been working on and talk about what makes writing great. Sign-up here for notifications! For this activity, we will prepare for the teen summer writing contest and use a cut off comic strip to write about what happens next! For more information, go to www.madisonlib.org/teen-zone. See more details • • • • • •	12 Summer Reading - Sign Ups ONLY! Summer Reading - Sign Ups ONLY! June 9, 2025 - June 14, 2025 from See more details “Picture This!” Cartoon Catalyst Teen Short Story Contest “Picture This!” Cartoon Catalyst Teen Short Story Contest June 11, 2025 - July 19, 2025 from For teens ages 12- 18 Do you love storytelling? Ever looked at a comic or cartoon and wondered what happens next—or what came before? Now’s your chance to take that spark of imagination and turn it into a story! Whether you're into fantasy, mystery, sci-fi, or real-life drama, this is your moment to shine! 🖼️ Choose/draw your own cartoon or comic panel ✍️ Write an original story (up to 4,000 words) 🕐 Submit online by July 19, 2025 🏆 Win prizes and be featured on our website! All participants will receive a prize! 1st prize - $30 Amazon gift card 2nd prize - Fat Cats Date Pack ($60 value) 3rd prize - $20 gift card to Runnin' For Sweets For more information go to https://madisonlib.org/teen-zone/ See more details Teen Craft ages 12-18 Teen Craft ages 12-18 June 12, 2025 from 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm For teens ages 12- 18. Bring your friends and listen to music while you make an awesome art project to take home with you. For this activity, design and make jewlery! See more details Crafty Corner Crafty Corner June 12, 2025 from 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Bring your handwork, knitting, crocheting, cross-stitch, or whatever it is you do for an informal evening of crafting and adult comradery. See more details • • • •	13 Summer Reading - Sign Ups ONLY! Summer Reading - Sign Ups ONLY! June 9, 2025 - June 14, 2025 from See more details “Picture This!” Cartoon Catalyst Teen Short Story Contest “Picture This!” Cartoon Catalyst Teen Short Story Contest June 11, 2025 - July 19, 2025 from For teens ages 12- 18 Do you love storytelling? Ever looked at a comic or cartoon and wondered what happens next—or what came before? Now’s your chance to take that spark of imagination and turn it into a story! Whether you're into fantasy, mystery, sci-fi, or real-life drama, this is your moment to shine! 🖼️ Choose/draw your own cartoon or comic panel ✍️ Write an original story (up to 4,000 words) 🕐 Submit online by July 19, 2025 🏆 Win prizes and be featured on our website! All participants will receive a prize! 1st prize - $30 Amazon gift card 2nd prize - Fat Cats Date Pack ($60 value) 3rd prize - $20 gift card to Runnin' For Sweets For more information go to https://madisonlib.org/teen-zone/ See more details Teen Dungeons & Dragons Teen Dungeons & Dragons June 13, 2025 from 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm In this classic role-playing game, you create your character, choose how they interact with the story, and use dice to decide the outcomes of your actions. This event is open to all teens (ages 12 to 18). Both beginners and experienced players are welcome. Bi-monthly sessions will occur; check calendar for scheduled dates. The game will consist of one, 1 to 2 hour session for first level characters (opportunities to level up are provided between sessions). Experienced players may use their own character if they wish, but pre-made characters will also be available. All characters should be made using only the resources available in the core 5th Edition player’s handbook. For more information check out our webpage: https://www.madisonlib.org/dungeons-and-dragons/ See more details • • •	14 Summer Reading - Sign Ups ONLY! Summer Reading - Sign Ups ONLY! June 9, 2025 - June 14, 2025 from See more details “Picture This!” Cartoon Catalyst Teen Short Story Contest “Picture This!” Cartoon Catalyst Teen Short Story Contest June 11, 2025 - July 19, 2025 from For teens ages 12- 18 Do you love storytelling? Ever looked at a comic or cartoon and wondered what happens next—or what came before? Now’s your chance to take that spark of imagination and turn it into a story! Whether you're into fantasy, mystery, sci-fi, or real-life drama, this is your moment to shine! 🖼️ Choose/draw your own cartoon or comic panel ✍️ Write an original story (up to 4,000 words) 🕐 Submit online by July 19, 2025 🏆 Win prizes and be featured on our website! All participants will receive a prize! 1st prize - $30 Amazon gift card 2nd prize - Fat Cats Date Pack ($60 value) 3rd prize - $20 gift card to Runnin' For Sweets For more information go to https://madisonlib.org/teen-zone/ See more details • •
15 “Picture This!” Cartoon Catalyst Teen Short Story Contest “Picture This!” Cartoon Catalyst Teen Short Story Contest June 11, 2025 - July 19, 2025 from For teens ages 12- 18 Do you love storytelling? Ever looked at a comic or cartoon and wondered what happens next—or what came before? Now’s your chance to take that spark of imagination and turn it into a story! Whether you're into fantasy, mystery, sci-fi, or real-life drama, this is your moment to shine! 🖼️ Choose/draw your own cartoon or comic panel ✍️ Write an original story (up to 4,000 words) 🕐 Submit online by July 19, 2025 🏆 Win prizes and be featured on our website! All participants will receive a prize! 1st prize - $30 Amazon gift card 2nd prize - Fat Cats Date Pack ($60 value) 3rd prize - $20 gift card to Runnin' For Sweets For more information go to https://madisonlib.org/teen-zone/ See more details •	16 “Picture This!” Cartoon Catalyst Teen Short Story Contest “Picture This!” Cartoon Catalyst Teen Short Story Contest June 11, 2025 - July 19, 2025 from For teens ages 12- 18 Do you love storytelling? Ever looked at a comic or cartoon and wondered what happens next—or what came before? Now’s your chance to take that spark of imagination and turn it into a story! Whether you're into fantasy, mystery, sci-fi, or real-life drama, this is your moment to shine! 🖼️ Choose/draw your own cartoon or comic panel ✍️ Write an original story (up to 4,000 words) 🕐 Submit online by July 19, 2025 🏆 Win prizes and be featured on our website! All participants will receive a prize! 1st prize - $30 Amazon gift card 2nd prize - Fat Cats Date Pack ($60 value) 3rd prize - $20 gift card to Runnin' For Sweets For more information go to https://madisonlib.org/teen-zone/ See more details Summer Reading - 1st Prize Available Summer Reading - 1st Prize Available June 16, 2025 - June 18, 2025 from See more details Toddler Time Toddler Time June 16, 2025 from 9:30 am - 10:00 am Community Room For toddlers who are "walkers" (ages 10 to 23 months) and their "grown-up" -- enjoy songs, stories, and sensory building activities together. Have more than one child? Wondering which early literacy library program to attend? Go to the age specific event for your oldest child. Additional activities and links will be available after the program on the Madison Library District Book Babies blog. See more details Spanish Storytime Spanish Storytime June 16, 2025 from 10:30 am - 11:15 am NEW! Children ages 2 to 5 with their attending adult will enjoy stories and related fun which may include songs, games, and rhymes in Spanish. Take-n-Go Kiddie Craft Kits will be available at Storytime. If you miss Storytime, extras are available at the Youth Reference Desk in the Children's section while supplies last. See more details Book Wagon at Madison High School Book Wagon at Madison High School June 16, 2025 from 10:45 am - 11:45 am Madison High School, 2300 University Blvd, Rexburg, ID 83440, USA Join us each week and participate in our Read & Return program - no library card needed! The Book Wagon will not go out in bad weather. Visit the Library instead! See more details Game and Chess Club Game and Chess Club June 16, 2025 from 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm For tweens and teens ages 9- 18 Learn the art of Chess and other games with the master of fun and strategy, Nick Allison. Game supplies will be provided. See more details • • • • • •	17 “Picture This!” Cartoon Catalyst Teen Short Story Contest “Picture This!” Cartoon Catalyst Teen Short Story Contest June 11, 2025 - July 19, 2025 from For teens ages 12- 18 Do you love storytelling? Ever looked at a comic or cartoon and wondered what happens next—or what came before? Now’s your chance to take that spark of imagination and turn it into a story! Whether you're into fantasy, mystery, sci-fi, or real-life drama, this is your moment to shine! 🖼️ Choose/draw your own cartoon or comic panel ✍️ Write an original story (up to 4,000 words) 🕐 Submit online by July 19, 2025 🏆 Win prizes and be featured on our website! All participants will receive a prize! 1st prize - $30 Amazon gift card 2nd prize - Fat Cats Date Pack ($60 value) 3rd prize - $20 gift card to Runnin' For Sweets For more information go to https://madisonlib.org/teen-zone/ See more details Summer Reading - 1st Prize Available Summer Reading - 1st Prize Available June 16, 2025 - June 18, 2025 from See more details Toddler Time Toddler Time June 17, 2025 from 9:30 am - 10:00 am Community Room For toddlers who are "walkers" (ages 10 to 23 months) and their "grown-up" -- enjoy songs, stories, and sensory building activities together. Have more than one child? Wondering which early literacy library program to attend? Go to the age specific event for your oldest child. Additional activities and links will be available after the program on the Madison Library District Book Babies blog. See more details Storytime Storytime June 17, 2025 from 10:30 am - 11:15 am Children ages 2 to 5 with their attending adult will enjoy stories and related fun which may include songs, games, and rhymes. Have more than one child? Wondering which early literacy library program to attend? Go to the age specific event for your oldest child. Take-n-Go Kiddie Craft Kits will be available at Storytime. If you miss Storytime, extras are available at the Youth Reference Desk in the Children's section while supplies last. Additional links, books and activities will be available after Storytime on the Madison Library District Story Time blog. See more details Summer STEM from your Library... Kaleidoscope Creations! Summer STEM from your Library... Kaleidoscope Creations! June 17, 2025 from 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Community Room For kids ages 6–8, tweens 9–11, and their favorite grown-ups! Join us at the library for a hands-on STEAM adventure where Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math come together in a swirl of color and creativity! In this session, we’ll build our own kaleidoscopes and explore the magic behind mirrors, light, reflection, patterns, and design. It’s part science, part art—and totally awesome! 🌀 Learn how geometry and light work together to create dazzling patterns 🎨 Design and decorate your own one-of-a-kind kaleidoscope 👨‍👩‍👧 A great activity to share with a parent, grandparent, or other grown-up! This free event is proudly sponsored by the Idaho Commission for Libraries and the Idaho STEM Action Center. See more details Teen LEGO club... Brick-a-Palooza: LEGO Carnival Game Challenge Teen LEGO club... Brick-a-Palooza: LEGO Carnival Game Challenge June 17, 2025 from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm For teens ages 12-18. Are you a brick magician, "block" head or looney for LEGOs? Join other teens who love the ever popular bricks at Madison Library District's Teen LEGO club! For this LEGO challenge, step right up! Design your very own carnival game—out of LEGO bricks! Whether it’s a wild ring toss or a wacky mini catapult, build a game your friends can actually play (or hilariously fail at). Come for the challenge, stay for the chaos. See more details Dungeons & Dragons: Adventures Dungeons & Dragons: Adventures June 17, 2025 from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Calling all adventurers! Dive into a world of imagination, strategy, and camaraderie with our new Dungeons & Dragons program for adults. Whether you're a seasoned Dungeon Master or a curious beginner, this is your chance to embark on epic quests, battle fearsome foes, and shape your own story in the world’s greatest tabletop role-playing game. Led by an experienced Dungeon Master, each session will transport you to fantastical realms where the only limit is your creativity. New to D&D? No problem! We'll provide pre-made characters and guidance to get you started on your journey. Come solo or with friends to forge alliances and make memories that will last a lifetime. Details: When: 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Where: Madison Library District Community Room Who Should Attend: Adults ages 18+ who are ready to embark on thrilling adventures, solve mysteries, and conquer dungeons. Whether you're here to slay dragons, outwit traps, or simply have a great time with fellow adventurers, this program offers a welcoming environment for all players. Sharpen your swords, memorize your spells, and roll the dice—an unforgettable adventure awaits! For more information check out our webpage: MLD Adult Arena See more details After Dinner Storytime After Dinner Storytime June 17, 2025 from 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm Children ages 2 to 5 with their attending adult will enjoy stories and related fun which may include songs, games, and rhymes. Take-n-Go Kiddie Craft Kits will be available at Storytime. If you miss Storytime, extras are available at the Youth Reference Desk in the Children's section while supplies last. Additional links, books and activities will be available after Storytime on the Madison Library District Story Time blog. See more details • • • • • • • •	18 “Picture This!” Cartoon Catalyst Teen Short Story Contest “Picture This!” Cartoon Catalyst Teen Short Story Contest June 11, 2025 - July 19, 2025 from For teens ages 12- 18 Do you love storytelling? Ever looked at a comic or cartoon and wondered what happens next—or what came before? Now’s your chance to take that spark of imagination and turn it into a story! Whether you're into fantasy, mystery, sci-fi, or real-life drama, this is your moment to shine! 🖼️ Choose/draw your own cartoon or comic panel ✍️ Write an original story (up to 4,000 words) 🕐 Submit online by July 19, 2025 🏆 Win prizes and be featured on our website! All participants will receive a prize! 1st prize - $30 Amazon gift card 2nd prize - Fat Cats Date Pack ($60 value) 3rd prize - $20 gift card to Runnin' For Sweets For more information go to https://madisonlib.org/teen-zone/ See more details Summer Reading - 1st Prize Available Summer Reading - 1st Prize Available June 16, 2025 - June 18, 2025 from See more details Book Babies Book Babies June 18, 2025 from 9:30 am - 10:00 am For babies (ages 0- 9 months) who are not yet "walkers" and their "grown-up" -- enjoy songs, stories, baby sign-language, movement and sensory activities together. Have more than one child? Wondering which early literacy library program to attend? Go to the age specific program for your oldest child. Additional activities and links will be available after the program on the Madison Library District Book Babies blog. See more details Storytime Storytime June 18, 2025 from 10:30 am - 11:15 am Children ages 2 to 5 with their attending adult will enjoy stories and related fun which may include songs, games, and rhymes. Have more than one child? Wondering which early literacy library event to attend? Go to the age specific program for your oldest child. Take-n-Go Kiddie Craft Kits will be available at Storytime. If you miss Storytime, extras are available at the Youth Reference Desk in the Children's section while supplies last. Additional links, books and activities will be available after Storytime on the Madison Library District Story Time blog. See more details Book Wagon at Madison High School Book Wagon at Madison High School June 18, 2025 from 10:45 am - 11:45 am Madison High School, 2300 University Blvd, Rexburg, ID 83440, USA Join us each week and participate in our Read & Return program - no library card needed! The Book Wagon will not go out in bad weather. Visit the Library instead! See more details Free Family Friendly Films Free Family Friendly Films June 18, 2025 from 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Want to watch a fun movie on a big screen? We have got new ones and classics all lined up for an afternoon of movie fun! A schedule of of the month's afternoon films are available @ madisonlib.org. All children 11 and under must be accompanied by responsible party, age 14+. See more details Library Board Meeting Library Board Meeting June 18, 2025 from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Community Room See more details Creative Writing Club ✏️ Creative Writing Club ✏️ June 18, 2025 from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Share your writing with other storytelling enthusiasts or join to make friends! Join the Creative Writers Club for ages 18+. We will share your favorite piece of writing and talk about why writing is our passion. See more details • • • • • • • •	19 “Picture This!” Cartoon Catalyst Teen Short Story Contest “Picture This!” Cartoon Catalyst Teen Short Story Contest June 11, 2025 - July 19, 2025 from For teens ages 12- 18 Do you love storytelling? Ever looked at a comic or cartoon and wondered what happens next—or what came before? Now’s your chance to take that spark of imagination and turn it into a story! Whether you're into fantasy, mystery, sci-fi, or real-life drama, this is your moment to shine! 🖼️ Choose/draw your own cartoon or comic panel ✍️ Write an original story (up to 4,000 words) 🕐 Submit online by July 19, 2025 🏆 Win prizes and be featured on our website! All participants will receive a prize! 1st prize - $30 Amazon gift card 2nd prize - Fat Cats Date Pack ($60 value) 3rd prize - $20 gift card to Runnin' For Sweets For more information go to https://madisonlib.org/teen-zone/ See more details Closed for Juneteenth Closed for Juneteenth June 19, 2025 See more details • •	20 “Picture This!” Cartoon Catalyst Teen Short Story Contest “Picture This!” Cartoon Catalyst Teen Short Story Contest June 11, 2025 - July 19, 2025 from For teens ages 12- 18 Do you love storytelling? Ever looked at a comic or cartoon and wondered what happens next—or what came before? Now’s your chance to take that spark of imagination and turn it into a story! Whether you're into fantasy, mystery, sci-fi, or real-life drama, this is your moment to shine! 🖼️ Choose/draw your own cartoon or comic panel ✍️ Write an original story (up to 4,000 words) 🕐 Submit online by July 19, 2025 🏆 Win prizes and be featured on our website! All participants will receive a prize! 1st prize - $30 Amazon gift card 2nd prize - Fat Cats Date Pack ($60 value) 3rd prize - $20 gift card to Runnin' For Sweets For more information go to https://madisonlib.org/teen-zone/ See more details Summer Reading - 1st Prize Available Summer Reading - 1st Prize Available June 20, 2025 - June 21, 2025 from See more details AsiaPop! Club for Teens... a Studio Ghibli Summer! AsiaPop! Club for Teens... a Studio Ghibli Summer! June 20, 2025 from 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm For teens ages 12-18. Love K-dramas, anime, bubble tea, ramen, or the latest J-pop and K-pop drops? AsiaPop! Club is your space to dive into the coolest trends and timeless classics from across Asia’s entertainment and pop culture scene. Each meet-up brings something new: 🎥 Watch parties featuring anime, K-dramas, J-dramas, and viral clips 🍱 Snacks and taste tests from across Asia—ramen, mochi, bubble tea & more 🎮 Games, trivia, and creative fun like origami, fan art, and cosplay 🗣️ Fandom chats where you can share your favorite shows, ships, and songs Whether you're obsessed with Studio Ghibli, Thai BL, or BTS—we’ve got a seat saved for you. Bring your friends (and your favorite fandom hot takes)! For this activity, we will watch Howl's Moving Castle and make a Calcifer keychain or earrings! Email Gina @ gina.m@madisonlib.org for more information. See more details • • •	21 “Picture This!” Cartoon Catalyst Teen Short Story Contest “Picture This!” Cartoon Catalyst Teen Short Story Contest June 11, 2025 - July 19, 2025 from For teens ages 12- 18 Do you love storytelling? Ever looked at a comic or cartoon and wondered what happens next—or what came before? Now’s your chance to take that spark of imagination and turn it into a story! Whether you're into fantasy, mystery, sci-fi, or real-life drama, this is your moment to shine! 🖼️ Choose/draw your own cartoon or comic panel ✍️ Write an original story (up to 4,000 words) 🕐 Submit online by July 19, 2025 🏆 Win prizes and be featured on our website! All participants will receive a prize! 1st prize - $30 Amazon gift card 2nd prize - Fat Cats Date Pack ($60 value) 3rd prize - $20 gift card to Runnin' For Sweets For more information go to https://madisonlib.org/teen-zone/ See more details Summer Reading - 1st Prize Available Summer Reading - 1st Prize Available June 20, 2025 - June 21, 2025 from See more details • •
22 “Picture This!” Cartoon Catalyst Teen Short Story Contest “Picture This!” Cartoon Catalyst Teen Short Story Contest June 11, 2025 - July 19, 2025 from For teens ages 12- 18 Do you love storytelling? Ever looked at a comic or cartoon and wondered what happens next—or what came before? Now’s your chance to take that spark of imagination and turn it into a story! Whether you're into fantasy, mystery, sci-fi, or real-life drama, this is your moment to shine! 🖼️ Choose/draw your own cartoon or comic panel ✍️ Write an original story (up to 4,000 words) 🕐 Submit online by July 19, 2025 🏆 Win prizes and be featured on our website! All participants will receive a prize! 1st prize - $30 Amazon gift card 2nd prize - Fat Cats Date Pack ($60 value) 3rd prize - $20 gift card to Runnin' For Sweets For more information go to https://madisonlib.org/teen-zone/ See more details •	23 “Picture This!” Cartoon Catalyst Teen Short Story Contest “Picture This!” Cartoon Catalyst Teen Short Story Contest June 11, 2025 - July 19, 2025 from For teens ages 12- 18 Do you love storytelling? Ever looked at a comic or cartoon and wondered what happens next—or what came before? Now’s your chance to take that spark of imagination and turn it into a story! Whether you're into fantasy, mystery, sci-fi, or real-life drama, this is your moment to shine! 🖼️ Choose/draw your own cartoon or comic panel ✍️ Write an original story (up to 4,000 words) 🕐 Submit online by July 19, 2025 🏆 Win prizes and be featured on our website! All participants will receive a prize! 1st prize - $30 Amazon gift card 2nd prize - Fat Cats Date Pack ($60 value) 3rd prize - $20 gift card to Runnin' For Sweets For more information go to https://madisonlib.org/teen-zone/ See more details Summer Reading - 1st Prize Available Summer Reading - 1st Prize Available June 23, 2025 - June 28, 2025 from See more details Toddler Time Toddler Time June 23, 2025 from 9:30 am - 10:00 am Community Room For toddlers who are "walkers" (ages 10 to 23 months) and their "grown-up" -- enjoy songs, stories, and sensory building activities together. Have more than one child? Wondering which early literacy library program to attend? Go to the age specific event for your oldest child. Additional activities and links will be available after the program on the Madison Library District Book Babies blog. See more details Spanish Storytime Spanish Storytime June 23, 2025 from 10:30 am - 11:15 am NEW! Children ages 2 to 5 with their attending adult will enjoy stories and related fun which may include songs, games, and rhymes in Spanish. Take-n-Go Kiddie Craft Kits will be available at Storytime. If you miss Storytime, extras are available at the Youth Reference Desk in the Children's section while supplies last. See more details Book Wagon at Madison High School Book Wagon at Madison High School June 23, 2025 from 10:45 am - 11:45 am Madison High School, 2300 University Blvd, Rexburg, ID 83440, USA Join us each week and participate in our Read & Return program - no library card needed! The Book Wagon will not go out in bad weather. Visit the Library instead! See more details Water Mancala Tournament! Water Mancala Tournament! June 23, 2025 from 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm For tweens and teens ages 9- 18 We've gone mad with Mancala! Join us for an outdoor Mancala madness party with squishy balls, buckets of water, and a lot of fun! Bring a towel with you... because we can't guarantee you'll stay dry! See more details • • • • • •	24 “Picture This!” Cartoon Catalyst Teen Short Story Contest “Picture This!” Cartoon Catalyst Teen Short Story Contest June 11, 2025 - July 19, 2025 from For teens ages 12- 18 Do you love storytelling? Ever looked at a comic or cartoon and wondered what happens next—or what came before? Now’s your chance to take that spark of imagination and turn it into a story! Whether you're into fantasy, mystery, sci-fi, or real-life drama, this is your moment to shine! 🖼️ Choose/draw your own cartoon or comic panel ✍️ Write an original story (up to 4,000 words) 🕐 Submit online by July 19, 2025 🏆 Win prizes and be featured on our website! All participants will receive a prize! 1st prize - $30 Amazon gift card 2nd prize - Fat Cats Date Pack ($60 value) 3rd prize - $20 gift card to Runnin' For Sweets For more information go to https://madisonlib.org/teen-zone/ See more details Summer Reading - 1st Prize Available Summer Reading - 1st Prize Available June 23, 2025 - June 28, 2025 from See more details Toddler Time Toddler Time June 24, 2025 from 9:30 am - 10:00 am Community Room For toddlers who are "walkers" (ages 10 to 23 months) and their "grown-up" -- enjoy songs, stories, and sensory building activities together. Have more than one child? Wondering which early literacy library program to attend? Go to the age specific event for your oldest child. Additional activities and links will be available after the program on the Madison Library District Book Babies blog. See more details Storytime Storytime June 24, 2025 from 10:30 am - 11:15 am Children ages 2 to 5 with their attending adult will enjoy stories and related fun which may include songs, games, and rhymes. Have more than one child? Wondering which early literacy library program to attend? Go to the age specific event for your oldest child. Take-n-Go Kiddie Craft Kits will be available at Storytime. If you miss Storytime, extras are available at the Youth Reference Desk in the Children's section while supplies last. Additional links, books and activities will be available after Storytime on the Madison Library District Story Time blog. See more details Summer STEM from your Library... Wonders of the World in LEGOs! Summer STEM from your Library... Wonders of the World in LEGOs! June 24, 2025 from 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Community Room 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 all mixed together with ART! For this activity, travel the world without leaving your seat! Build your favorite famous landmark—from the Eiffel Tower to the Statue of Liberty—with LEGO bricks. Add your own creative twist and share what makes your wonder special! This activity is sponsored by the Idaho Commission for Libraries and the Idaho STEM Action Center. See more details Dungeons & Dragons: Adventures Dungeons & Dragons: Adventures June 24, 2025 from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Calling all adventurers! Dive into a world of imagination, strategy, and camaraderie with our new Dungeons & Dragons program for adults. Whether you're a seasoned Dungeon Master or a curious beginner, this is your chance to embark on epic quests, battle fearsome foes, and shape your own story in the world’s greatest tabletop role-playing game. Led by an experienced Dungeon Master, each session will transport you to fantastical realms where the only limit is your creativity. New to D&D? No problem! We'll provide pre-made characters and guidance to get you started on your journey. Come solo or with friends to forge alliances and make memories that will last a lifetime. Details: When: 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Where: Madison Library District Community Room Who Should Attend: Adults ages 18+ who are ready to embark on thrilling adventures, solve mysteries, and conquer dungeons. Whether you're here to slay dragons, outwit traps, or simply have a great time with fellow adventurers, this program offers a welcoming environment for all players. Sharpen your swords, memorize your spells, and roll the dice—an unforgettable adventure awaits! For more information check out our webpage: MLD Adult Arena See more details After Dinner Storytime After Dinner Storytime June 24, 2025 from 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm Children ages 2 to 5 with their attending adult will enjoy stories and related fun which may include songs, games, and rhymes. Take-n-Go Kiddie Craft Kits will be available at Storytime. If you miss Storytime, extras are available at the Youth Reference Desk in the Children's section while supplies last. Additional links, books and activities will be available after Storytime on the Madison Library District Story Time blog. See more details • • • • • • •	25 “Picture This!” Cartoon Catalyst Teen Short Story Contest “Picture This!” Cartoon Catalyst Teen Short Story Contest June 11, 2025 - July 19, 2025 from For teens ages 12- 18 Do you love storytelling? Ever looked at a comic or cartoon and wondered what happens next—or what came before? Now’s your chance to take that spark of imagination and turn it into a story! Whether you're into fantasy, mystery, sci-fi, or real-life drama, this is your moment to shine! 🖼️ Choose/draw your own cartoon or comic panel ✍️ Write an original story (up to 4,000 words) 🕐 Submit online by July 19, 2025 🏆 Win prizes and be featured on our website! All participants will receive a prize! 1st prize - $30 Amazon gift card 2nd prize - Fat Cats Date Pack ($60 value) 3rd prize - $20 gift card to Runnin' For Sweets For more information go to https://madisonlib.org/teen-zone/ See more details Summer Reading - 1st Prize Available Summer Reading - 1st Prize Available June 23, 2025 - June 28, 2025 from See more details Book Babies Book Babies June 25, 2025 from 9:30 am - 10:00 am For babies (ages 0- 9 months) who are not yet "walkers" and their "grown-up" -- enjoy songs, stories, baby sign-language, movement and sensory activities together. Have more than one child? Wondering which early literacy library program to attend? Go to the age specific program for your oldest child. Additional activities and links will be available after the program on the Madison Library District Book Babies blog. See more details Storytime Storytime June 25, 2025 from 10:30 am - 11:15 am Children ages 2 to 5 with their attending adult will enjoy stories and related fun which may include songs, games, and rhymes. Have more than one child? Wondering which early literacy library event to attend? Go to the age specific program for your oldest child. Take-n-Go Kiddie Craft Kits will be available at Storytime. If you miss Storytime, extras are available at the Youth Reference Desk in the Children's section while supplies last. Additional links, books and activities will be available after Storytime on the Madison Library District Story Time blog. See more details Book Wagon at Madison High School Book Wagon at Madison High School June 25, 2025 from 10:45 am - 11:45 am Madison High School, 2300 University Blvd, Rexburg, ID 83440, USA Join us each week and participate in our Read & Return program - no library card needed! The Book Wagon will not go out in bad weather. Visit the Library instead! See more details Free Family Friendly Films Free Family Friendly Films June 25, 2025 from 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Want to watch a fun movie on a big screen? We have got new ones and classics all lined up for an afternoon of movie fun! A schedule of of the month's afternoon films are available @ madisonlib.org. All children 11 and under must be accompanied by responsible party, age 14+. See more details Cook with a Book... Dungeons & Drama Cook with a Book... Dungeons & Drama June 25, 2025 from 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Have you ever wanted to make treacle tart from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone? Or how about the scones from the Inheritance Games? Or maybe you would like to try the mallowmelt from Keeper of the Lost Cities. Then join us for our teen Cook with a Book! For this activity, we will make Pizza from Dungeons and Drama by Kristy Boyce. See more details Creative Writing Club Creative Writing Club June 25, 2025 from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Share your writing with other storytelling enthusiasts or join to make friends! Join the Creative Writers Club for ages 18+. We will share your favorite piece of writing and talk about why writing is our passion. See more details • • • • • • • •	26 “Picture This!” Cartoon Catalyst Teen Short Story Contest “Picture This!” Cartoon Catalyst Teen Short Story Contest June 11, 2025 - July 19, 2025 from For teens ages 12- 18 Do you love storytelling? Ever looked at a comic or cartoon and wondered what happens next—or what came before? Now’s your chance to take that spark of imagination and turn it into a story! Whether you're into fantasy, mystery, sci-fi, or real-life drama, this is your moment to shine! 🖼️ Choose/draw your own cartoon or comic panel ✍️ Write an original story (up to 4,000 words) 🕐 Submit online by July 19, 2025 🏆 Win prizes and be featured on our website! All participants will receive a prize! 1st prize - $30 Amazon gift card 2nd prize - Fat Cats Date Pack ($60 value) 3rd prize - $20 gift card to Runnin' For Sweets For more information go to https://madisonlib.org/teen-zone/ See more details Summer Reading - 1st Prize Available Summer Reading - 1st Prize Available June 23, 2025 - June 28, 2025 from See more details Teen Craft ages 12-18 Teen Craft ages 12-18 June 26, 2025 from 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm For teens ages 12- 18. Bring your friends and listen to music while you make an awesome art project to take home with you. For this activty, we will make our own books! See more details Take a Break Book Club: An Elderly Lady is Up to No Good Take a Break Book Club: An Elderly Lady is Up to No Good June 26, 2025 from 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Ever since her darling father’s untimely death when she was only eighteen, Maud has lived in the family’s spacious apartment in downtown Gothenburg rent-free, thanks to a minor clause in a hastily negotiated contract. That was how Maud learned that good things can come from tragedy. Now in her late eighties, Maud contents herself with traveling the world and surfing the net from the comfort of her father’s ancient armchair. It’s a solitary existence, but she likes it that way. Over the course of her adventures—or misadventures—this little bold lady will handle a crisis with a local celebrity who has her eyes on Maud’s apartment, foil the engagement of her long-ago lover, and dispose of some pesky neighbors. But when the local authorities are called to investigate a murder in her apartment complex, will Maud be able to avoid suspicion, or will Detective Inspector Irene Huss see through her charade? See more details • • • •	27 “Picture This!” Cartoon Catalyst Teen Short Story Contest “Picture This!” Cartoon Catalyst Teen Short Story Contest June 11, 2025 - July 19, 2025 from For teens ages 12- 18 Do you love storytelling? Ever looked at a comic or cartoon and wondered what happens next—or what came before? Now’s your chance to take that spark of imagination and turn it into a story! Whether you're into fantasy, mystery, sci-fi, or real-life drama, this is your moment to shine! 🖼️ Choose/draw your own cartoon or comic panel ✍️ Write an original story (up to 4,000 words) 🕐 Submit online by July 19, 2025 🏆 Win prizes and be featured on our website! All participants will receive a prize! 1st prize - $30 Amazon gift card 2nd prize - Fat Cats Date Pack ($60 value) 3rd prize - $20 gift card to Runnin' For Sweets For more information go to https://madisonlib.org/teen-zone/ See more details Summer Reading - 1st Prize Available Summer Reading - 1st Prize Available June 23, 2025 - June 28, 2025 from See more details Teen DnD Dungeon Master Boot Camp Teen DnD Dungeon Master Boot Camp June 27, 2025 from 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm Teens ages 13-18! Join us for a fun and interactive session on How to Create a Dungeons & Dragons Campaign. Learn how to structure your campaign, guide its progression, and set realistic expectations as an aspiring Dungeon Master. We encourage all Dungeon Masters to bring an outline or idea for a campaign they'd like to run. Together, we'll refine each world, explore different storytelling elements, and even do a small role-play session to test and improve campaign ideas. Come ready to brainstorm, collaborate, and bring your adventures to life! For this boot camp, we will learn how to create a dungeon! See more details • • •	28 “Picture This!” Cartoon Catalyst Teen Short Story Contest “Picture This!” Cartoon Catalyst Teen Short Story Contest June 11, 2025 - July 19, 2025 from For teens ages 12- 18 Do you love storytelling? Ever looked at a comic or cartoon and wondered what happens next—or what came before? Now’s your chance to take that spark of imagination and turn it into a story! Whether you're into fantasy, mystery, sci-fi, or real-life drama, this is your moment to shine! 🖼️ Choose/draw your own cartoon or comic panel ✍️ Write an original story (up to 4,000 words) 🕐 Submit online by July 19, 2025 🏆 Win prizes and be featured on our website! All participants will receive a prize! 1st prize - $30 Amazon gift card 2nd prize - Fat Cats Date Pack ($60 value) 3rd prize - $20 gift card to Runnin' For Sweets For more information go to https://madisonlib.org/teen-zone/ See more details Summer Reading - 1st Prize Available Summer Reading - 1st Prize Available June 23, 2025 - June 28, 2025 from See more details • •
29 “Picture This!” Cartoon Catalyst Teen Short Story Contest “Picture This!” Cartoon Catalyst Teen Short Story Contest June 11, 2025 - July 19, 2025 from For teens ages 12- 18 Do you love storytelling? Ever looked at a comic or cartoon and wondered what happens next—or what came before? Now’s your chance to take that spark of imagination and turn it into a story! Whether you're into fantasy, mystery, sci-fi, or real-life drama, this is your moment to shine! 🖼️ Choose/draw your own cartoon or comic panel ✍️ Write an original story (up to 4,000 words) 🕐 Submit online by July 19, 2025 🏆 Win prizes and be featured on our website! All participants will receive a prize! 1st prize - $30 Amazon gift card 2nd prize - Fat Cats Date Pack ($60 value) 3rd prize - $20 gift card to Runnin' For Sweets For more information go to https://madisonlib.org/teen-zone/ See more details •	30 “Picture This!” Cartoon Catalyst Teen Short Story Contest “Picture This!” Cartoon Catalyst Teen Short Story Contest June 11, 2025 - July 19, 2025 from For teens ages 12- 18 Do you love storytelling? Ever looked at a comic or cartoon and wondered what happens next—or what came before? Now’s your chance to take that spark of imagination and turn it into a story! Whether you're into fantasy, mystery, sci-fi, or real-life drama, this is your moment to shine! 🖼️ Choose/draw your own cartoon or comic panel ✍️ Write an original story (up to 4,000 words) 🕐 Submit online by July 19, 2025 🏆 Win prizes and be featured on our website! All participants will receive a prize! 1st prize - $30 Amazon gift card 2nd prize - Fat Cats Date Pack ($60 value) 3rd prize - $20 gift card to Runnin' For Sweets For more information go to https://madisonlib.org/teen-zone/ See more details Summer Reading - 2nd Prize Available Summer Reading - 2nd Prize Available June 30, 2025 - July 3, 2025 from See more details Toddler Time Toddler Time June 30, 2025 from 9:30 am - 10:00 am Community Room For toddlers who are "walkers" (ages 10 to 23 months) and their "grown-up" -- enjoy songs, stories, and sensory building activities together. Have more than one child? Wondering which early literacy library program to attend? Go to the age specific event for your oldest child. Additional activities and links will be available after the program on the Madison Library District Book Babies blog. See more details Spanish Storytime Spanish Storytime June 30, 2025 from 10:30 am - 11:15 am NEW! Children ages 2 to 5 with their attending adult will enjoy stories and related fun which may include songs, games, and rhymes in Spanish. Take-n-Go Kiddie Craft Kits will be available at Storytime. If you miss Storytime, extras are available at the Youth Reference Desk in the Children's section while supplies last. See more details Book Wagon at Hibbard Elementary School Book Wagon at Hibbard Elementary School June 30, 2025 from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Hibbard Elementary, 2335 N 3000 W, Rexburg, ID 83440, USA Join us each week and participate in our Read & Return program - no library card needed! The Book Wagon will not go out in bad weather. Visit the Library instead! See more details Game and Chess Club Game and Chess Club June 30, 2025 from 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm For tweens and teens ages 9- 18 Learn the art of Chess and other games with the master of fun and strategy, Nick Allison. Game supplies will be provided. See more details • • • • • •

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