November Programs for Teens
Teen Action Council
Wed.
Nov. 4
4:00 PM
Ages 13-18
The Teen Action Council gathers to discuss plans and come up with ways for the Library to serve teens. Select participants ages 13-18 are invited to join us Wednesday, November 4 in the Community Room at 4 PM!
Rubik's, Chess, and Game Club
Mondays
4:00 PM
Ages 9-18
Grab a gaming friend and unplug! Chess, Mafia, Monopoly Deal, and yes — Rubik's Cubes. No experience needed, just a desire to have fun. Open to everyone ages 9–18, join us every Monday from 4:00–5:30 PM in the Community Room.
Dungeons & Dragons
Fridays, Nov. 6 & 20
3:30 PM
Ages 12-18
Create your character, choose how they interact with the story, and let the dice decide your fate in this classic role-playing game. Experienced players may bring their own character (built using only the core 5th Edition Player's Handbook), and pre-made characters are available for newcomers. Join us Fridays, November 6 & 20 from 3:30–5:30 PM in the Community Room.
Young League of Writers
Thursday, Nov. 12
4:00 PM
Ages 12-18
Teens ages 12–18, bring your writing and share it with the group. Use our red, yellow, or green light system to tell us how much feedback you want, then we'll dive into a writing marathon and develop new ideas together. Join us Thursday, November 12 from 4:00–5:30 PM in the Community Room.
AsiaPop!
Wednesday, Nov. 19
4:00 PM
Ages 12-18
AsiaPop! is your passport to exploring Asian cultures — movies and shows, crafts, recipes, and traditions from across Asia. This month, you’ll explore Asian-inspired art by painting your own beautiful watercolor shrine while learning about the traditions and creativity behind them. Join us Thursday, November 19 from 4:00-5:30 PM in the Community Room. Grab a friend and come create with us!
Teen Writing Contest: Make the Ordinary Strange
Open Nov. 2
Close Nov. 23
Ages 12-18
What is something so ordinary you stop noticing it? A locker, a school bus, a sink full of dishes. Now make us see it for the first time. Is it magical? Terrifying? Hilarious? Write up to 2,500 words that turn the everyday into something we’ll never look at the same way again. Email your short story to programs@madisonlib.org by Monday, November 23. Submissions must be typed in a standard 12 point font, double spaced, and include the writer's name in the email. Please see details on the Teen Zone.
Family Friendly Films
Friday, Nov. 13
3:30 PM
All Ages
Want to watch a fun movie on the big screen? We've got new favorites and classics lined up for an afternoon of movie fun. On Friday, November 13 at 3:30 PM we’re showing the live action Moana (2026, PG). Parents should prescreen films for their little ones. All children 12 and under must be accompanied by someone age 14+.
Idaho Teen Reading Challenge
Teens ages 12–18, the statewide reading challenge from the Idaho Commission for Libraries runs October 2026 through April 2027! Read 8 books across 10 different categories to complete it.
Sign up at our Children's Reference desk, Madison Jr. High or Madison High School libraries, or online with the Beanstack app. Track your progress in Beanstack or with paper tracking sheets, journals, or bookmarks available at all three libraries. Collect a prize at the Children's Reference desk or during visiting librarian days at school after each book you finish — and everyone who completes the challenge is entered to win a $30 gift card, drawn May 1.
Armchair Traveler Challenge: Unearth a Story!
Reading is the perfect way to unearth information, entertainment, and understanding, and we are ready to delve into some great books! This year’s challenge has us grabbing our shovels and burrowing into the pages! Field Techs will read one book for each challenge, earning stickers and opportunities to win prizes in our grand prize drawing.
Any reader who fulfills even a portion of their Artifact Journal will earn small prizes along the way, but readers who complete all 10 Inventory Logs will earn the 2026 Armchair Traveler Field Tech Prize.
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