March 1st-15th Soup-a-Day
activities
MARCH 4TH
Brunswick Stew
MARCH 8TH
Southwest Chicken Tortilla Soup
MARCH 12TH
Creamy Split Pea Soup
FEBRUARY Teen Activities
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DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS
What adventures awaits our brave teens? Roll the dice and find out.
DnD will now have TWO events - every SECOND and FOURTH Friday of each month.
Friday, February 11th, 3:30-5:30pm, Community Room.
Friday, February 25th, 3:30-5:30pm, Community Room.
For ages 12-18.
A HONEY OF A DAY FOR CRAFTS
A craft day for all ages! Come to the library to make some fun Pooh-themed crafts.
Ages 0-11yrs: Pooh headbands or finger puppets
Ages 12-18yrs: Pooh Perler bead keychains
Ages 19+: Honey jar
Saturday, February 12th, starting at 1pm in the Community Room.
YOUNG LEAGUE OF WRITERS
In February, we will talk about dialogue using Winnie the Pooh as a "know-it-all" example! We will also share our Mystery rough draft short stories in anticipation of our Teen Writer's Contest in March.
Wednesday, February 16th.
4-5:30pm, Activity Room.
For ages 12-18.
TEEN CRAFTS
Crafts will now be IN PERSON, every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at 4:30pm.
Any extra crafts will be available for Take 'n Go at the Front Circulation Desk; while supplies last.
February 3rd: String Art
February 17th: Art Deco Patterning
For ages 12-18.
SHELF SURFERS: BOOK HANGOUT FOR TEENS
Madison Bibliomaniacs has now become SHELF SURFERS. This is a BOOK HANGOUT FOR TEENS, where you have fun activities and chat about books.
Come and play REVERSE CHARADES - one person guesses while a group of people act out the word or phrase! The theme will be "Lost in the Hundred Acre Woods," to tie in with our "On the Same Page" book Winnie-the-Pooh. You'll also get to make YUMMY honey cake pops!
For ages 12-18.
ON THE SAME PAGE: A VERY POOH-RIFFIC BIRTHDAY
Friday, February 25th, from 7:30-9pm
Winnie-the-Pooh ends with a birthday party; and since it’s the library’s birthday as well, this seems a fitting ending for 2022’s On the Same Page. Join us for cake and ice cream, balloon animals, pin the tail on Eeyore, and other activities. We’ll also look at photos taken on last week’s Stuffed Animal Sleepover and make sure our friends didn’t get into any mischief.
DISCORD SERVER
Join our Discord Server! Chat and get to know other teens in the area. The Server is monitored by Library Staff to ensure a fun and safe place for all.
PRESIDENT'S DAY CLOSURE
The library will be closed Monday, February 21st, for President's Day. No items will be due and the book drop will remain open.
Thank you.
GAME & CHESS CLUB
Come learn the game of chess, plus other fun games!
Every Monday from 4:30-5:30pm in the Community Room.
For ages 9-18.
FAMILY FRIENDLY FILM NIGHTS
Every 1st and 3rd Tuesday a fun family movie will be showing at the library at 4pm. Children under 12 must be accompanied by someone 14 or older.
February 15th: The Tigger Movie
FEBRUARY Kid + Tween Activities
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FAMILY FRIENDLY FILM NIGHTS ARE BACK!
Every first and third Tuesday @ 4pm in the Community Room.
SCHEDULE:
February 15th: The Tigger Movie
Children under 12 must be accompanied by someone 14 or older.
COMBINED TWEEN BOOK CLUBS
Books for Boys and Mother Daughter Book Club will be combined for the month of February.
The book will be Winnie-the-Pooh by A.A. Milne. From Goodreads:
"The adventures of Christopher Robin and his friends in which Pooh Bear uses a balloon to get honey, Piglet meets a Heffalump, and Eeyore has a birthday."
Thursday, February 11th at 6:30pm in the Community Room. This will be an EXTRA fun activity because we will be doing YOGA WITH WINNIE-THE-POOH! Please wear exercise pants; no shorts or skirts.
A HONEY OF A DAY FOR CRAFTS
A craft day for all ages! Come to the library to make some fun Pooh-themed crafts.
Ages 0-11yrs: Pooh headbands or finger puppets
Ages 12-18yrs: Pooh Perler bead keychains
Ages 19+: Honey jar
Saturday, February 12th, starting at 1pm in the Community Room.
STUFFED ANIMAL SLEEPOVER
Friday, February 18th from 6:30-7:30pm in the Community Room
Come for a treat and a story with your stuffed friend!
Your stuffed buddies can stay overnight at the library But they don't have to if they are too tired or shy.
And don't worry - the librarians will take great care of them! Pick them up the next morning and see how much fun they had.
KID + TWEEN STEAM ACTIVITIES
STEAM activities will now be IN-PERSON. Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 4pm in the Community Room. For ages 6-11.
Any extra activities will be available for Take 'n Go at the Front Circulation Desk.
February 8th: Liquid Rockets
February 22nd: Q-tip Bow & Arrow
ON THE SAME PAGE: WINNIE-THE-POOH BIRTHDAY PARTY
Friday, February 25th, from 7:30-9pm
Winnie-the-Pooh ends with a birthday party; and since it’s the library’s birthday as well, this seems a fitting ending for 2022’s On the Same Page. Join us for cake and ice cream, balloon animals, pin the tail on Eeyore, and other activities. We’ll also look at photos taken on last week’s Stuffed Animal Sleepover and make sure our friends didn’t get into any mischief.
GAME AND CHESS CLUB
Every Monday in the Community Room, 4:30-5:30pm.
Learn the art of Chess and other games with the master of fun and strategy, Nick Allison. Game supplies will be provided.
For ages 9-18.
PRESIDENT'S DAY CLOSURE
The library will be closed Monday, February 21st, for President's day.
No items will be due and the book drop will remain open. Thank you.
STORYTIME - LIVE IN COMMUNITY ROOM
STORYTIME - New day added!
Mondays, Tuesdays, & Wednesdays at 10:30am
Tuesdays at 6:30pm
TODDLER TIME -time change
Mondays & Tuesdays at 9:30am
BOOK BABIES - time change
Wednesdays at 9:30am
Take n' Go Kits will be available during Storytime. Any extras will be distributed at the end of the week at the Children's Reference Desk.
FEBRUARY Adult Activities
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ON THE SAME PAGE WITH WINNIE-THE-POOH
All throughout the month of February, we will be having special activities centered around Pooh Bear and friends.
Feb 9: Dr. Winnie-the-Pooh, 7-8pm via Social media link
Feb 12: A Honey of a Day for Crafts, 1pm in the Community Room
Feb 18: Stuffed Animal Sleepover, 7-8pm
Feb 25: Winnie-the-Pooh Birthday Party, 7:30-9pm
DR. WINNIE-THE-POOH: ACADEMIC APPLICATIONS OF AA MILNE'S HUNDRED ACRE WOOD
Join BYU-Idaho English Professor Jacqueline Harris as she explores how different academic areas like psychology, literary studies, mathematics and more have used Winnie-the-Pooh as a model for applying their own disciplinary theories.
Wednesday, February 9th, 7-8pm in the Community Room.
BEE MY HONEY SPEED DATING
A night of speed dating at the library! Come to make new friends or even a new "honey."
Treats will be provided. For ages 19+
Friday, February 11th from 6:30-8pm in the Community Room.
HONEY OF A DAY FOR CRAFTS
A craft day for all ages! Come to the library to make some fun Pooh-themed crafts.
Ages 0-11yrs: Pooh headbands or finger puppets
Ages 12-18yrs: Pooh Perler bead keychains
Ages 19+: Honey jar
Saturday, February 12th, starting at 1pm in the Community Room.
FAMILY FRIENDLY FILM NIGHTS
Come watch a movie at the library!
Every 1st & 3rd Tuesday at 4pm in the Community Room.
February 15th: The Tigger Movie
Children under 12 must be accompanied by someone 14 or older.
TAKE A BREAK BOOK CLUB
Thursday, February 17th, at 6:30pm
Our book club will be the On the Same Page book, Winnie-the-Pooh by A.A. Milne.
"The adventures of Christopher Robin and his friends in which Pooh Bear uses a balloon to get honey, Piglet meets a Heffalump, and Eeyore has a birthday."
Book club copies are available at the Front Circulation Desk, while supplies last.
ON THE SAME PAGE: WINNIE-THE-POOH BIRTHDAY PARTY
Friday, February 25th, from 7:30-9pm
Winnie-the-Pooh ends with a birthday party; and since it’s the library’s birthday as well, this seems a fitting ending for 2022’s On the Same Page. Join us for cake and ice cream, balloon animals, pin the tail on Eeyore, and other activities. We’ll also look at photos taken on last week’s Stuffed Animal Sleepover and make sure our friends didn’t get into any mischief.
PRESIDENT'S DAY CLOSURE
We will be closing on February 21st for President's Day.
No items will be due and the book drop will remain open.
Thank you.
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.
Storytime: Skis
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It's winter and the Olympic Games are just around the corner. You might consider talking with your child about the science behind winter and how people move on skis, skates, and sleds. Don't be afraid to use and explain "big" words such as evaporation, friction, and movement, and try some of the activities below! Also, help us celebrate the Library's Centennial Celebration, and pick up a Books for Balloons Read 'n Track sheet at the Children's Reference desk.
Join us Monday, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. or Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room.
Ages 2-5
Sing, Talk, Read, Write, Play
Tip
Zoom, Zoom Zoom is a favorite game for many children. This exciting rhyme let's the children count down to a lift-off at zero. Try this new winter version, "Snowflakes in the Sky," where children can sing the same melody, but count up to ten. This rhyme is a great skill-builder for understanding sequencing, the order in which something takes place.
Activity
Using some cotton balls, pretend show is falling by throwing the cotton balls in the air. You can also use a towel or sheet like a parachute make the "snow" bounce in the air as you count them.
Books Presented
Learning to Ski with Mr. Magee by Chris Van Dusen
An encounter with a moose while they are learning to ski provides Mr. Magee and his dog with some unexpected excitement.
Bunny Slopes by Claudia Rueda
In this interactive picture book, the reader must help Bunny stay on course as he skies down the slope.
A Cozy Goodnight by Linda Ashman
A rhyming bedtime story about a little boy and some animal characters that touches on the concept of hibernation.
Songs, Rhymes, and Fingerplays
Snowflakes in the Sky
Tune of "Zoom, Zoom, Zoom"
Fly, fly fly there’s snowflakes in the sky.
Fly, fly fly there’s snowflakes in the sky.
If you want to catch them all, count the snowflakes as they fall.
Fly, fly fly there’s snowflakes in the sky.
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10
It's Wintertime, You Know
Tune of "Farmer in the Dell"
It’s wintertime, you know;
We will have some snow!
We might see some *snowflakes then,
It’s wintertime, you know.
*skater, skiers, sledders
Crafts and Activities
Look at the penguin skiing down the hill!
Send your skier down the hill with this cool craft
Additional Books
Search our catalog for other fun WINTER story books at the Library
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Storytime: SNOW
activities
Snow has joined us at the library! Find fun books and activities centered around "S"NOW
Join us Monday, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. or Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room.
Ages 2-5
Sing, Talk, Read, Write, Play
Tip
Grownups, we know that making predictions about a book really helps children understand what they read. Comprehension is important because without it, kids don’t stay motivated to keep reading for very long. So ask your children a question or two about the book before you start reading. Talking with your child will help them get ready to read!
Activity
Play "I Spy" first sounds game -- Practice beginning sounds with this simple "I spy" game at home, on a walk, or at the grocery store. Choose words with distinctive, easy-to-hear beginning sounds. For example, if you're in the bathroom you can say, “I spy something red that starts with the "s" ssss sound (soap).”
Books Presented
One Snowy Morning by Kevin Tseng
A squirrel and a chipmunk spot an odd assortment of objects stuck into a big pile of snow and set out to discover how each can be used.
It's So Quite: A Not-Quite-Going-to-Bed Book by Sherri Duskey Rinker
Little Mouse cannot sleep because it is too quiet, but when he really listens he finds the night is full of all sorts of sounds--so many, in fact, that it is too noisy to sleep.
Snow by Valerie Bodden
A simple exploration of snow, examining how these ice flakes of precipitation develop, the ways in which snow can be used and enjoyed, and the problems snow can cause.
Now Now, Cow by Tammi Sauer
The farm animals are ready when the seasons change--except for Cow, who's always wearing the wrong outfit.
Songs, Rhymes, and Fingerplays
It's Wintertime, You Know
It’s wintertime, you know;
We will have some snow!
We might see a snowman then,
It’s wintertime, you know.
Five Little Snowmen
Five little snowmen standing in a row,
Standing straight and tall in the deep, cold snow.
Out came the sun, shining bright and hot all day,
And one little snowman melted away.
Repeat with 4, 3, 2, 1, and 0
Boots and Parka, Scarf and Hat
Boots and parka, scarf and hat, scarf and hat
Boots and parka, scarf and hat, scarf and hat
In wintertime we dress like that!
Boots and parka, scarf and hat, scarf and hat!
Crafts and Activities
Color the unique snowflakes!
Make your own snowflake
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DECEMBER Activities
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TEEN ACTION COUNCIL
Meet with other teens to plan and decide on library activities.
Wednesday, December 1st from 4-5:30pm in the Community Room. For ages 12-18.
SNOW MUCH FUN: CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA
Santa is coming to the library! Celebrate the upcoming holidays by coming to the library to make crafts, have delicious treats, and meet Santa.
Monday December 6th from 5-7pm. Santa will begin visits at 4:30pm. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. For all ages.
COMBINED BOOK CLUB FOR TWEENS
Books for Boys and the Mother Daughter Book Club will be combined for the month of December. The book is The Last Holiday Concert by Andrew Clements.From Goodreads:
"For Hart Evans, being the most popular kid in sixth grade has its advantages. Kids look up to him, and all the teachers let him get away with anything -- all the teachers except the chorus director, Mr. Meinert. When Hart's errant rubber band hits Mr. Meinert on the neck during chorus practice, it's the last straw for the chorus director, who's just learned he's about to lose his job due to budget cuts. So he tells the class they can produce the big holiday concert on their own. Or not. It's all up to them. And who gets elected to run the show? The popular Mr. Hart Evans.
Hart soon discovers there's a big difference between popularity and leadership, and to his surprise, discovers something else as well -- it's really important to him that this be the best holiday concert ever, and even more important, that it not be the last."
Meet on Thursday December 9th at 6:30pm in the Community Room.
Pick up your book club copy at the Front Circulation Desk. While supplies last.
FAMILY FRIENDLY FILM NIGHTS
Every Tuesday the library shows a Family Friendly Film at 4pm in the Community Room.
DECEMBER 7TH: Classic TV Christmas - How the Grinch Stole Christmas, A Charlie Brown Christmas, and Frosty the Snowman
DECEMBER 14TH: The Muppet Christmas Carol
Children under 12 must be accompanied by someone 14 or older.
GAME AND CHESS CLUB
Come learn the game of chess, plus other fun games!
Every Monday from 4:30-5:30pm in the Community Room.
For the month of December, Game and Chess Club will be meeting on the 13th and 20th only.
For ages 9-18.
CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS
We will be closed December 24 - 27th for the Christmas holiday. No items will be due and the book drop will remain open. Have a safe and wonderful holiday!
CLOSED FOR NEW YEARS
The library will be closed December 31st - January 1st for the New Year holiday. No items will be due and the book drop will remain open. We can't wait to see you in 2022!
IDAHO TEEN READING CHALLENGE
8 Books · 7 months · 1 state
Teens are challenged to read 8 books in these categories:
• Graphic novel
• Friend recommendation
• #ownvoices book
• Free choice (pick any book you want)
• Book that keeps you up at night
• Classic
• Memoir/biography
• a Re-Read
The challenge will run from October to April. Once completed, head to the link below to fill out the form to enter in a drawing; there will be 3 $100 gift cards up for grabs.
ALL type of books qualify: audiobooks, eBooks, graphic novels, instructional manuals, etc.
NOVEMBER 16th-30th Teen Activities
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GAME & CHESS CLUB
Come learn the game of chess, plus other fun games!
Every Monday from 4:30-5:30pm in the Community Room.
For ages 9-18.
YOUNG LEAGUE OF WRITERS
For November, teens will get together to discuss poetry and verse with local author, Josh Allen. If able, please bring a notebook and pencil.
Wednesday November 17th from 4-5:30pm in the Activity Room.
For ages 12-18.
TEEN CRAFTS
Come to the library and pick up a take n' go kit to make a PUSH PIN BOARD. Available November 18th at the Front Circulation Desk.
For ages 12-18.
DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS
What adventures lie in wait for our teens? Come on Friday, November 19th, from 4-6pm to find out!
For ages 12-18.
MADISON BIBLIOMANIACS
Monday, November 22nd, from 4:30-5:30pm in the Community Room. Come to talk about the Idaho Teen Reading Challenge and what books you've been reading to complete the challenge.
For ages 12-18.
FAMILY FRIENDLY FILM NIGHTS
Every Tuesday a fun family movie will be showing at the library at 4pm. Children under 12 must be accompanied by someone 14 or older.
November 16th: Paddington
November 23rd: Finding Nemo
November 30th: The Peanuts Movie
THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY CLOSURE
The library will close early on Wednesday, November 24th, at 5pm. The library will be closed from Thursday, November 25th, to Saturday, November 27th. No items will be due and the book drop will remain open.
Have a lovely Thanksgiving!
Storytime: Moose
activities
Did you know that moose are one of the most mischievous characters in the animal kingdom, their front legs are longer than their back legs, and they LOVE to swim? Discover more things about this large deer with these books and activities.
Join us Monday, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. or Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room.
Ages 2-5
Sing, Talk, Read, Write, Play
Tip
Phonological awareness is a set of critical pre-reading skills: the ability to hear, identify, and play with the sounds in spoken language — including rhymes, syllables, and phonemes. Children with strong phonological awareness skills are ready to become readers.
Activity
Play "I Spy" first sounds game -- Practice beginning sounds with this simple "I spy" game at home, on a walk, or at the grocery store. Choose words with distinctive, easy-to-hear beginning sounds. For example, if you're in the bathroom you can say, “I spy something red that starts with the "s" ssss sound (soap).”
Books Presented
If You Give a Moose a Muffin by Laura Numeroff
Chaos can ensue if you give a moose a muffin and start him on a cycle of urgent requests.
Looking for a Moose by Phyllis Root
Do you really, really want to see a moose — a long-leggy moose — a branchy-antler, dinner-diving, bulgy-nose moose? This hunt for an elusive moose through woods, swamps, bushes, and hills is just as fun as the final surprise discovery of moose en masse.
Duck Duck Moose by Mary Sullivan
Goose is gone and a young girl pleads with her friends, two ducks and moose, for help in finding their missing pal. The foursome ride through the farm on the tractor while other animals, like the horse and sheep, point them in the right direction. A gold key hung high in a tree appears to be an important clue to goose's disappearance, but after several humorous attempts to retrieve it, the ducks and moose land in the mud and return home without Goose. Sorrowfully, it's time for bath and bed. The next day everyone rejoices to find that Goose has returned, refreshed and happy after a vacation.
This is a Whoopsie by Andrew Cangelose
This is supposed to be a book about all the different things moose can do, like leaping and jumping and being really tall. But maybe Whoopsie isn’t the right moose for the job. You might want to pick a different moose for this book. Maybe instead we can do a book about falling down a lot? Yeah! Whoopsie would be great at that.This hilarious book about a clumsy moose shows that sometimes being a little different can make one great story.
Songs, Rhymes, and Fingerplays
Mr. Moose
Mr. Moose is very tall (put hands to head for antlers)
His antlers touch the sky (hand high up in the air)
They make a real good resting place (put hands out to sides)
For birdies passing by (flap arms like wings)
Five Big Muffins
Five big muffins on the window sill;
A moose came along and ate his fill.
Now how many muffins on the window sill?
Four big muffins......
(repeat until all are gone)
No more muffins on the window sill!
Two Tall Moose
Two tall moose standing on a hill,
One named Jack, one named Jill.
Run away Jack, run away Jill,
Come back Jack, come back Jill.
Crafts and Activities
M is for Moose
A simple moose hat from tracing hands and circles!
Additional Books
Moose by Aaron Carr
Animals in My Backyard introduces beginning readers to some of the many animals they might find in their backyard. Cougars, moose, owls, and other animals covered in the series have adapted to life near people. Each book looks at one animal and describes features that allow the animal to survive. With easytoread text, vibrant photos, and interesting facts, Animals in My Backyard teaches young readers about backyard animals as they learn to read.
Duck Duck Moose by Dave Horowitz
With no prospect of any friends around for the winter, Moose decides to travel south with Duck and Other Duck.
Hanukkah in Alaska by Barbara Brown
Hanukkah in Alaska is unlike anywhere else. Snow piles up over the windows. Daylight is only five hours long. And one girl finds a moose camped out in her backyard, right near her favorite blue swing. She tries everything to lure it away: apples, carrots, even cookies. But it just keeps eating more tree! It's not until the last night of Hanukkah that a familiar Jewish holiday tradition provides the perfect-and surprising-solution.
Moosey Moose by Chris Raschka
Moosey Moose is mad. Moosey Moose is throwing a tantrum! Why? Well, he wants his pants, of course. And not his short pants—his long pants!