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.

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 Kid 'n Tween LEGO Club activity, we will create scenes that contain a balancing element.

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.

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.

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.

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 learn about how to write an epic climax.

For more information, go to www.madisonlib.org/teen-zone.

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 activity, we will we will create and design your ideal Halloween costume... from LEGOs!

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/

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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 learn how to make chicken salad croissants from Brandon Mull's 3rd book in the Five Kingdoms series, Crystal Keepers.

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.

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 Anime Club meeting, we will watch The Girl from the Other Side from Yutaro Kubo.

Email Gina @ gina.m@madisonlib.org for more information.

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.

Hello, aspiring wizards and witches! Dive into the magical world of Harry Potter with our exclusive escape room, "Hogwarts Hijinx: The Weasley Halloween Heist." 

You’ve been entrusted with a mission straight from the mischievous minds of Fred and George Weasley. This Halloween, the twins have concocted an epic prank that will have Hogwarts buzzing for weeks. However, Filch has confiscated the secret ingredient for their prank. 

Fred and George have tasked you to sneak into Filch’s office, navigate through his traps and puzzles, and retrieve the item before time runs out.

Can you outwit the castle's vigilant caretaker and help the Weasley twins pull off their grand prank?

The escape room is free of charge but will be on a first come, first serve basis, so sign up while you can! It will take approximately 45 minutes to complete the room including the instruction before the start of the activity. We ask that you arrive in a timely manner. If you are late, we may not have enough time to let you into the room.

Who Can Participate:

Ages: 8 and up
Note: Participants 12 and under must be accompanied by someone 14 years or older.
Group Size: 2-5 aspiring wizards and witches per session.

Dates: October 21st - October 26th

Monday: 12:00 - 4:00 pm
Tuesday-Thursday: 12:00-6:00 pm
Friday: 12:00-4:00 pm
Saturday: 10:30-12:30 pm

To sign up please fill out this form

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.

Ahoy, Me Hearties! On OCT 21, come dressed as your favorite pirate for our annual Pirate's Dice tournament! So, Bring a Spring Upon ‘er and set yer sails for a jolly good time!

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.

Hello, aspiring wizards and witches! Dive into the magical world of Harry Potter with our exclusive escape room, "Hogwarts Hijinx: The Weasley Halloween Heist." 

You’ve been entrusted with a mission straight from the mischievous minds of Fred and George Weasley. This Halloween, the twins have concocted an epic prank that will have Hogwarts buzzing for weeks. However, Filch has confiscated the secret ingredient for their prank. 

Fred and George have tasked you to sneak into Filch’s office, navigate through his traps and puzzles, and retrieve the item before time runs out.

Can you outwit the castle's vigilant caretaker and help the Weasley twins pull off their grand prank?

The escape room is free of charge but will be on a first come, first serve basis, so sign up while you can! It will take approximately 45 minutes to complete the room including the instruction before the start of the activity. We ask that you arrive in a timely manner. If you are late, we may not have enough time to let you into the room.

Who Can Participate:

Ages: 8 and up
Note: Participants 12 and under must be accompanied by someone 14 years or older.
Group Size: 2-5 aspiring wizards and witches per session.

Dates: October 21st - October 26th

Monday: 12:00 - 4:00 pm
Tuesday-Thursday: 12:00-6:00 pm
Friday: 12:00-4:00 pm
Saturday: 10:30-12:30 pm

To sign up please fill out this form

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 find what’s lurking in the shadows… LEGOs of course!

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.

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.

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.

Hello, aspiring wizards and witches! Dive into the magical world of Harry Potter with our exclusive escape room, "Hogwarts Hijinx: The Weasley Halloween Heist." 

You’ve been entrusted with a mission straight from the mischievous minds of Fred and George Weasley. This Halloween, the twins have concocted an epic prank that will have Hogwarts buzzing for weeks. However, Filch has confiscated the secret ingredient for their prank. 

Fred and George have tasked you to sneak into Filch’s office, navigate through his traps and puzzles, and retrieve the item before time runs out.

Can you outwit the castle's vigilant caretaker and help the Weasley twins pull off their grand prank?

The escape room is free of charge but will be on a first come, first serve basis, so sign up while you can! It will take approximately 45 minutes to complete the room including the instruction before the start of the activity. We ask that you arrive in a timely manner. If you are late, we may not have enough time to let you into the room.

Who Can Participate:

Ages: 8 and up
Note: Participants 12 and under must be accompanied by someone 14 years or older.
Group Size: 2-5 aspiring wizards and witches per session.

Dates: October 21st - October 26th

Monday: 12:00 - 4:00 pm
Tuesday-Thursday: 12:00-6:00 pm
Friday: 12:00-4:00 pm
Saturday: 10:30-12:30 pm

To sign up please fill out this form

Hello, aspiring wizards and witches! Dive into the magical world of Harry Potter with our exclusive escape room, "Hogwarts Hijinx: The Weasley Halloween Heist." 

You’ve been entrusted with a mission straight from the mischievous minds of Fred and George Weasley. This Halloween, the twins have concocted an epic prank that will have Hogwarts buzzing for weeks. However, Filch has confiscated the secret ingredient for their prank. 

Fred and George have tasked you to sneak into Filch’s office, navigate through his traps and puzzles, and retrieve the item before time runs out.

Can you outwit the castle's vigilant caretaker and help the Weasley twins pull off their grand prank?

The escape room is free of charge but will be on a first come, first serve basis, so sign up while you can! It will take approximately 45 minutes to complete the room including the instruction before the start of the activity. We ask that you arrive in a timely manner. If you are late, we may not have enough time to let you into the room.

Who Can Participate:

Ages: 8 and up
Note: Participants 12 and under must be accompanied by someone 14 years or older.
Group Size: 2-5 aspiring wizards and witches per session.

Dates: October 21st - October 26th

Monday: 12:00 - 4:00 pm
Tuesday-Thursday: 12:00-6:00 pm
Friday: 12:00-4:00 pm
Saturday: 10:30-12:30 pm

To sign up please fill out this form

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, we will make Ollivander's  mysterious magical wands!

Hello, aspiring wizards and witches! Dive into the magical world of Harry Potter with our exclusive escape room, "Hogwarts Hijinx: The Weasley Halloween Heist." 

You’ve been entrusted with a mission straight from the mischievous minds of Fred and George Weasley. This Halloween, the twins have concocted an epic prank that will have Hogwarts buzzing for weeks. However, Filch has confiscated the secret ingredient for their prank. 

Fred and George have tasked you to sneak into Filch’s office, navigate through his traps and puzzles, and retrieve the item before time runs out.

Can you outwit the castle's vigilant caretaker and help the Weasley twins pull off their grand prank?

The escape room is free of charge but will be on a first come, first serve basis, so sign up while you can! It will take approximately 45 minutes to complete the room including the instruction before the start of the activity. We ask that you arrive in a timely manner. If you are late, we may not have enough time to let you into the room.

Who Can Participate:

Ages: 8 and up
Note: Participants 12 and under must be accompanied by someone 14 years or older.
Group Size: 2-5 aspiring wizards and witches per session.

Dates: October 21st - October 26th

Monday: 12:00 - 4:00 pm
Tuesday-Thursday: 12:00-6:00 pm
Friday: 12:00-4:00 pm
Saturday: 10:30-12:30 pm

To sign up please fill out this form

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

For children 0-5 and their accompanying adult. Come dressed up in your costumes for some Halloween stories and trick-or-treat fun! Choose 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., or 12:30 p.m.