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Free Family Friendly Films
Free Family Friendly Films
September 1, 2023 from 3:30 pm - 5:30 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+.
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Closed for Labor Day
Closed for Labor Day
September 2, 2023 - September 4, 2023 from
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Closed for Labor Day
Closed for Labor Day
September 2, 2023 - September 4, 2023 from
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Closed for Labor Day
Closed for Labor Day
September 2, 2023 - September 4, 2023 from
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Toddler Time
Toddler Time
September 5, 2023 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.
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Storytime
Storytime
September 5, 2023 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.
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STEAM Activity for ages 6-11 Back to school fidgets
STEAM Activity for ages 6-11 Back to school fidgets
September 5, 2023 from 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
For kids & tweens ages 6-11 with an accompanying adult. Come to the library and participate in an activity that's about science, technology, engineering, art or math!
Stop your fidgeting... not! For this activity, we will make "back to school" fidgets to hide in your pocket or backpack.
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After Dinner Storytime
After Dinner Storytime
September 5, 2023 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.
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Book Babies
Book Babies
September 6, 2023 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, 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.
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Storytime
Storytime
September 6, 2023 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.
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Teen Action Council
Teen Action Council
September 6, 2023 from 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Select participants plan library activities for teens ages 12-18.
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Teen Craft ages 12-18
Teen Craft ages 12-18
September 7, 2023 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.
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Teen Dungeons & Dragons
Teen Dungeons & Dragons
September 8, 2023 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/
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Toddler Time
Toddler Time
September 11, 2023 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.
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Game and Chess Club
Game and Chess Club
September 11, 2023 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.
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Toddler Time
Toddler Time
September 12, 2023 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.
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Storytime
Storytime
September 12, 2023 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.
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LEGOs @ your Library ages 6-18
LEGOs @ your Library ages 6-18
September 12, 2023 from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
For kids ages 6-11 & teens ages 12-18. Do you love Legos? Join other kids who love the ever popular bricks at Madison Library District's LEGO club!
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After Dinner Storytime
After Dinner Storytime
September 12, 2023 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.
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Madison Library Foundation Meeting
Madison Library Foundation Meeting
September 12, 2023 from 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Activity Room
Want to volunteer to help the library? The Madison Library Foundation is a non-profit Friends of the Library group who needs your help!
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Book Babies
Book Babies
September 13, 2023 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, 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.
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Storytime
Storytime
September 13, 2023 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.
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Young League of Writers
Young League of Writers
September 13, 2023 from 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Would you like to meet TWO best selling authors and learn how to set up a story's beginning, middle, and end? Now entering the Young League of Writers' stage... Sian Ann Bessey AND Traci Hunter Abramson! Both of these authors are experts at storytelling and creating incredible plots that keep readers on the edge of their seats!
We will meet for an 1 1/2 hours to share what we've all been working on and talk with both of them about what makes writing great. For more information, go to www.madisonlib.org/teen-zone.
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Creative Writing Club
Creative Writing Club
September 13, 2023 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 19+. We will share your favorite piece of writing and talk about why writing is our passion.
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Anime Club: Komi Can't Communicate
Anime Club: Komi Can't Communicate
September 14, 2023 from 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Teens ages 12-18 gather together to watch anime favorites, chat about manga, and play games. No need to apply -- just show up!
For this activity, we will watch "Komi Can't Communicate."
Email Gina @ gina.m@madisonlib.org for more information.
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Combined Books for Boys & Mother Daughter Book Club Fall Kick-off ages 9-11
Combined Books for Boys & Mother Daughter Book Club Fall Kick-off ages 9-11
September 14, 2023 from 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
For boys and girls ages 8-11 with an accompanying adult. Join us for our Fall Kick-off Book Party at the Better Book Café! “Taste” a book and see if it’s to your liking! We will choose our books this year from the menu! Bring your favorite book and let other “taste” it. share what you love about it and why others should “eat” it for their book feast!
Sign up for Books for Boys or Mother Daughter Book Club notifications here.
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Free Family Friendly Films
Free Family Friendly Films
September 15, 2023 from 3:30 pm - 5:30 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+.
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Adult Makers: Noodles Around the World
Adult Makers: Noodles Around the World
September 15, 2023 from 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Leave the kids at home for a night of creativity and grown-up fun. Tonight we'll attempt potato gnocchi and spaetzle and leave with lots of ideas to try at home!
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Toddler Time
Toddler Time
September 18, 2023 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.
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Game and Chess Club
Game and Chess Club
September 18, 2023 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.
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Toddler Time
Toddler Time
September 19, 2023 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.
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Storytime
Storytime
September 19, 2023 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.
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STEAM Activity for ages 6-11 Let's get hovering!
STEAM Activity for ages 6-11 Let's get hovering!
September 19, 2023 from 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
For kids & tweens ages 6-11 with an accompanying adult. Come to the library and participate in an activity that's about science, technology, engineering, art or math!
For this activity, we will explore the world of friction, and how to eliminate it, with a balloon hover craft.
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After Dinner Storytime
After Dinner Storytime
September 19, 2023 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.
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Book Babies
Book Babies
September 20, 2023 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, 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.
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Storytime
Storytime
September 20, 2023 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.
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Library Board Meeting
Library Board Meeting
September 20, 2023 from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Community Room
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Teen Craft ages 12-18
Teen Craft ages 12-18
September 21, 2023 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.
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Take a Break Book Club: Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen
Take a Break Book Club: Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen
September 21, 2023 from 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Jane Austen's great "coming of age" novel follows the Dashwood sisters, sensible Elionor and the sensual Marianne, as they find their way in a new life.
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Teen Dungeons & Dragons
Teen Dungeons & Dragons
September 22, 2023 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/
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Toddler Time
Toddler Time
September 25, 2023 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.
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Game and Chess Club
Game and Chess Club
September 25, 2023 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.
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Family Storytelling Night w/ Patrick Mitchell
Family Storytelling Night w/ Patrick Mitchell
September 25, 2023 from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join us for Family Storytelling Night®, a highly interactive family literacy and engagement EVENT hosted by Down to Earth Dad, Patrick Mitchell.
Parents will learn a storytelling method (without books) to enhance literacy nightly at home all year long, and you’ll celebrate individual, family, and community history, heritage, culture, and language along the way.
Refreshments will be provided at the beginning of the evening. Families with children of all ages are welcome.
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Toddler Time
Toddler Time
September 26, 2023 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.
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Storytime
Storytime
September 26, 2023 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.
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Tech 4 Kids 'n Tweens
Tech 4 Kids 'n Tweens
September 26, 2023 from 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
For kids and tweens ages 6-11. Discover the world of technology with Cubelets, Makey Makey, robots, 3D printing pens, and so much more.
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After Dinner Storytime
After Dinner Storytime
September 26, 2023 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.
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Book Babies
Book Babies
September 27, 2023 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, 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.
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Storytime
Storytime
September 27, 2023 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.
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Cook with a Book
Cook with a Book
September 27, 2023 from 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
For teens ages 12- 18. 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 Fall kick-off event at the “Reading Rabbit Grill” (Community Room). We will pick the books to cook in the next year while snacking on yummy treats.
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Creative Writing Club
Creative Writing Club
September 27, 2023 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 19+. We will share your favorite piece of writing and talk about why writing is our passion.
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Closed for Building Maintenance
Closed for Building Maintenance
September 29, 2023 - September 30, 2023 from
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Closed for Building Maintenance
Closed for Building Maintenance
September 29, 2023 - September 30, 2023 from
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