MAY Library Activities

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

Teen action council have a say in what goes on at the library for teens

TEEN ACTION COUNCIL
Wednesday, 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 NIGHT

Test your fandom level at our Star Wars Trivia Night!

Wednesday, May 4th, @ 6pm in the Community Room.

For ages 19+

COMBINED TWEEN BOOK CLUB
 

Discuss the book Turtle in Paradise by Jennifer L. Holm while having lots of fun! 
Thursday, May 5th at 6:30pm in the Community Room. 

For ages 8-11.

Books for Boys and Mother Daughter Book Club will return in the Fall! Enjoy the Summer Reading challenges!

CREATIVE WRITING CLUB

Share your writing with other storytelling enthusiasts or join to make friends!

Due to popular demand, this will now be a bi-monthly activity.

Wednesday, May 11th. 6pm in the Community Room
Wednesday, May 18th. 6pm
in the Activity Room 

For ages 19+

 

TAKE A BREAK BOOK CLUB

Read Snow Flower and the Secret Fan, by Lisa See. From Goodreads:

 “In nineteenth-century China, in a remote Hunan county, a girl named Lily, at the tender age of seven, is paired with a laotong, “old same,” in an emotional match that will last a lifetime. The laotong, Snow Flower, introduces herself by sending Lily a silk fan on which she’s painted a poem in nu shu, a unique language that Chinese women created in order to communicate in secret, away from the influence of men.

As the years pass, Lily and Snow Flower send messages on fans, compose stories on handkerchiefs, reaching out of isolation to share their hopes, dreams, and accomplishments. Together, they endure the agony of foot-binding, and reflect upon their arranged marriages, shared loneliness, and the joys and tragedies of motherhood. The two find solace, developing a bond that keeps their spirits alive. But when a misunderstanding arises, their deep friendship suddenly threatens to tear apart.

Meet Thursday May 19th at 6:30pm. Book copies are available at the Front Circulation Desk, while supplies last.

Next month’s Take A Break Book Club will be Bloody Jack by L.A. Meyer.

 

 

MEMORIAL DAY CLOSURE

The Library will be closed from Saturday, May 28th, until Monday, May 30th, for Memorial Day.

No items will be due and the book drop will remain open.

 

 EXPLORATION KITS

The Adult Exploration Kits are back on the shelves! AND we have added some new and exciting topics!

Each kit is built to take you on a journey of learning. There are a myriad of subjects to choose from, including US Beginnings, Shakespeare, Cake, Bob Ross, National Parks, and more.

Some of the new options include Writing, Arthurian Legend, Egypt, and Leonardo da Vinci. 

Exploration kits may be checked out for three weeks.

To make it even easier on yourself, search our catalogue to put one on hold!  Simply use the catalogue search function and type in “Adult exploration kits” to view our many options.

PUZZLE + CHESS

The puzzle table is open to the public! Sit down and relax with our community puzzle. Contribute what you want and come back another day.

CHESS is located in the glass enclosure. Request a set from the Reference Desk.

June Kids and Tween Activities

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June Adult Activities

CREATIVE WRITING CLUB Share your writing with other storytelling enthusiasts or join to make friends! Join the Creative Writing Club for ages 18+. We will share your favorite piece of writing and talk about why writing is our passion. Wednesdays, June 14 & 28 at...

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November Adult Activities

SHORT STORY CONTEST Do you love writing? Enter the Madison Library District's short story writing contest! The theme is "Capturing 100 years". Give us your impression of what that means to you; fiction or non-fiction are accepted. All entries receive a prize! 1st...

October Adult Activities

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September Adult Activities

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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!

Open Recitals

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!

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!

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