Adult Makers: Instant Pot Demonstration

Adult Makers: Instant Pot Demonstration

by | Nov 5, 2020 | Adult Arena, Adult Makers, Blog, Craft Instructions Post | 0 comments

Learn these delicious Indian food recipes by following along with Lance Hanson of the University of Idaho!

    Watch the video instructions
    Download Naan Recipe
    Download Jasmine Rice Recipe
    Download Lentil Curry Recipe
    Download Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe

    November 2025 Adult Programs

    by | October 31, 2025 | Adult Arena, Blog | 0 Comments

    Dungeons & DragonsTuesdays, Nov. 4 & 18 at 5:30 PM in the Community Room Calling all adventurers! Whether you're battle-hardened or brand-new to the game, join our Dungeons & Dragons adventures for adults (18+) and step into a world of imagination,...
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    October Activities for Adults

    by | September 29, 2025 | Adult Arena, Blog | 0 Comments

    Creative Writing ClubWednesdays, Oct. 1, 15, & 29 at 6:00 PM. Calling all storytellers! Whether you're eager to share your latest piece or just want to connect with fellow writers, this club is for you. We’ll read our favorite works, explore what drives our...
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    September Activities for Adults

    by | August 25, 2025 | Adult Arena, Blog | 0 Comments

    Dungeons & DragonsTuesdays, Sept. 2, 16, & 30 at 5:30 PM in the Community Room Calling all adventurers! Whether you're a battle-hardened bard or brand-new to the game, join our Dungeons & Dragons adventures for adults (18+) and step into a world of...
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    August Programs for All Ages

    by | July 30, 2025 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene | 0 Comments

    Teen Action CouncilThe Teen Action Council gathers to discuss plans and come up with ways for the Library to serve teens. Ages 13-18 are invited to join us Wednesday, August 6 in the Community Room at 4 PM!Crafty Corner Join us for Crafty Corner, an informal meet-up...
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    July Programs for Adults

    by | June 30, 2025 | Adult Arena, Blog | 0 Comments

    Summer Reading is Here! You can sign up now for Summer Reading: Color Our World! With Beanstack you can sign up online, or you can visit us at the Library and track your reading on paper. Your final goal is 3,000 pages, but you earn prizes for every 1,000 pages you...
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    June Events for Adults

    by | June 2, 2025 | Adult Arena, Blog | 0 Comments

    Summer Reading is Here! You can sign up now for Summer Reading: Color Our World! With Beanstack you can sign up online, or you can visit us at the Library and track your reading on paper. Your final goal is 3,000 pages, but you earn prizes for every 1,000 pages you...
    Read More

    Upcoming Board of Trustees Elections for 2025

    by | May 1, 2025 | Adult Arena, Blog | 0 Comments

    Election InformationSpecial Districts holding elections in May: Madison Library District Trustee Election Day: May 20th Begin Mailing Absentee Ballots: April 10, 2025 Early Voting Begins in the Clerk’s Office: May 5, 2025  8:15-4:45 Monday-Friday until May 16, 2025 @...
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    May Adult Programs

    by | April 28, 2025 | Adult Arena, Blog | 0 Comments

    Crafty Corner Join us for Crafty Corner, an informal meet-up for adults 18+ who love to create! Bring your knitting, crocheting, cross-stitching, or whatever craft you enjoy, and spend an evening with fellow makers. We meet Every First Thursday at 6:30 PM, so join us...
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    April Adult Programs

    by | March 31, 2025 | Adult Arena, Blog | 0 Comments

    Dungeons & Dragons: Adventures Calling all adventurers! Join our new Dungeons & Dragons program for adults and embark on epic quests in the world’s greatest tabletop role-playing game. Whether you’re a seasoned player or a curious beginner, you’ll explore...
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    March Adult Programs

    by | February 28, 2025 | Adult Arena, Blog | 0 Comments

    Dungeons & Dragons: Adventures Calling all adventurers! Join our new Dungeons & Dragons program for adults and embark on epic quests in the world’s greatest tabletop role-playing game. Whether you’re a seasoned player or a curious beginner, you’ll explore...
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    Upcoming November Adult Makers

    Upcoming November Adult Makers

    by | Oct 23, 2020 | Adult Arena, Adult Makers, Blog, Upcoming Events | 0 comments

    Upcoming November Adult Makers

    Celebrate National Men Make Dinner Night! Lance Hanson of the University of Idaho’s extension office will give a demonstration on everyone’s new favorite kitchen gadget, the Instant Pot. Get ideas on how to make yours even more fun!

    The demo will be available on our website and YouTube channel starting from Thursday November 5 at noon.

    September Adult Events

    by | September 1, 2023 | Adult Arena, Adult Makers, Blog, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

    Take a Break Book ClubTake a Break and join our adult book club on Sept. 21 at 6:30 PM! Ages 18+ will meet in the Community Room to discuss Jane Austen’s classic, Sense and Sensibility. Adult MakersFriday, September 15 is Adult Makers! We will be making noodles from...
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    July Adult Activities

    by | July 1, 2023 | Adult Arena, Adult Makers, Blog, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

    INDEPENDENCE DAY CLOSURE The Library will be closed Tuesday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day. No items will be due but the book drop will remain open. Thank you! "ALL TOGETHER NOW" BLOCK PARTY This is the Block Party everyone will be talking about this...
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    June Adult Activities

    by | June 1, 2023 | Adult Arena, Adult Makers, Blog, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

    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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    APRIL Adult Activities

    by | April 7, 2022 | Adult Arena, Adult Makers, Blog, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

    REGENCY TEA PARTY Saturday April 30th. 9am & 11am. This is a ticketed event. Join authors Sarah M. Eden, Joanna Barker, Sian Ann Bessey, and Esther Hatch for a Regency Tea Party. The event will include a Q&A session, behind-the-scenes insights, giveaways, and...
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    Adult Makers: Tiny Books

    by | November 24, 2021 | Adult Arena, Adult Makers, Blog, Craft Instructions Post | 0 Comments

    Make a tiny book with bookmaking skills! Materials needed: 25 pieces of paper 2 pieces of 2x3 decorative paper Larger piece of double-sided decorative paper 2 pieces of heavier 1.5x2 papers 1/4x2 paper Popsicle stick Glue Heavy string/thread Large needle Scissors...
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    NOVEMBER Adult Activities

    by | November 1, 2021 | Adult Arena, Adult Makers, Blog, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

    FAMILY FRIENDLY FILM NIGHTS Come watch a movie at the library! Every Tuesday at 4pm in the Community Room. November 2nd: The Lego MovieNovember 9th: Paw Patrol: The MovieNovember 16th: PaddingtonNovember 23rd: Finding NemoNovember 30th: The Peanuts Movie Children...
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    OCTOBER Adult Activities

    by | October 7, 2021 | Adult Arena, Adult Makers, Blog | 0 Comments

    Family Friendly Film NightsCome watch a movie at the library! Every Tuesday at 4pm in the Community Room. Oct 5th: Boss Baby: Family BusinessOct 12th: Scooby-Doo: Straight Outta NowhereOct 19th: Space Jam: A New LegacyOct 26th: Hocus Pocus Children under 12 must be...
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    Adult Makers: Inspirational Tile Magnets

    by | September 20, 2021 | Adult Arena, Adult Makers, Blog, Craft Instructions Post | 0 Comments

    Inspirational tile magnets to help give you the motivation you need! Materials needed: tiles (from a mini tumbling tower or your own choice) inspirational messagesmod podge magnets pieces of paper (for the backing) scissors glue stick (optional)    
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    SEPTEMBER Adult Activities

    by | September 2, 2021 | Adult Arena, Adult Makers, Blog, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

    September Adult Book Club The Library Book Club will be meeting on Thursday, September 16th, at 6:30pm in the Community Room. There has been a change of book; the book for September is Sold by Patricia McCormick. Lakshmi is a thirteen-year-old girl who lives with her...
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    JULY Adult Activities

    by | June 30, 2021 | Adult Arena, Adult Makers, Blog, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

    Adult Summer Reading Explore Tails and Tales at the Library this summer by researching animals in all their habitats. Each time you complete a “Research Area” by reading 1000 pages of your choice, bring your log into the Library for a small reward.   If you...
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    November Mother Daughter Book Club

    November Mother Daughter Book Club

    by | Oct 22, 2020 | Blog, Tween Scene | 0 comments

    November Mother Daughter Book Club

    This month we will be reading Flora and Ulysses by Kate DiCamillo. We will meet via Zoom.

    For girls ages 8-11 and accompanying adult. It’s a party about a book! Play games, make a cool craft, and eat a tasty snack.

    Request a Zoom Invitation
    Learn more about Mother Daughter Book Club

    November 2025 Kids ‘n’ Tweens Programs

    by | October 31, 2025 | Blog, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Story Time, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

    Story Time and Early Literacy Start your little ones on their reading journey with age-appropriate stories, songs, and activities! Book Babies is for infants not yet walking. Toddler Time is for walking littles 1-3 years old. Story Time is for preschoolers ages 3-5....
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    October Activities for Kids ‘n’ Tweens

    by | September 29, 2025 | Blog, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Story Time, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

    Story Time and Early Literacy Start your little ones on their reading journey with age-appropriate stories, songs, and activities! Weekly Schedule: Mondays: Toddler Time 9:30 AM | Spanish Story Time 10:30 AM (No early literacy programs Mon. Oct. 6) Tuesdays: Toddler...
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    September Activities for Kids ‘n’ Tweens

    by | August 25, 2025 | Blog, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

    Story Time and Early Literacy Dive into tales, tunes, and tiny triumphs at our Early Literacy programs in the Community Room—tailored for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their grown-ups! Story Time (ages 2–5 + adult) Tue 10:30 AM & 6:30 PM (Activity Room) |...
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    August Programs for All Ages

    by | July 30, 2025 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene | 0 Comments

    Teen Action CouncilThe Teen Action Council gathers to discuss plans and come up with ways for the Library to serve teens. Ages 13-18 are invited to join us Wednesday, August 6 in the Community Room at 4 PM!Crafty Corner Join us for Crafty Corner, an informal meet-up...
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    July Programs for Kids ‘n’ Tweens

    by | June 30, 2025 | Blog, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Story Time, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

    Summer Reading is Here! You can sign up now for Summer Reading: Color Our World! With Beanstack you can sign up online, or you can visit us at the Library and track your reading on paper. Check out our Summer Reading page for our prize schedule and more details.Story...
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    June Events for Kids ‘n’ Tweens

    by | June 2, 2025 | Blog, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Story Time, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

    Summer Reading is Here! You can sign up now for Summer Reading: Color Our World! With Beanstack you can sign up online, or you can visit us at the Library and track your reading on paper. Check out our Summer Reading page for our prize schedule and more details.Story...
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    May Kids ‘n’ Tween Programs

    by | April 28, 2025 | Blog, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

    Books For Boys & Great Reads for GirlsMeet Princess Cimorene—a princess who refuses to be proper. She’s everything a princess shouldn’t be: headstrong, tomboyish, smart… And bored. So bored she runs away to live with Kazul, one of the most powerful dragons around!...
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    April Kids ‘n’ Tween Programs

    by | March 31, 2025 | Blog, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

    Story TimeGet ready for April celebrations with our early literacy programs! Book Babies – Wednesdays at 9:30 AM* for babies not yet walking and their grown-ups. Enjoy songs, stories, baby sign language, movement, and sensory activities. Toddler Time – Mondays &...
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    March Programs for Kids ‘n’ Tweens

    by | February 28, 2025 | Blog, Book Babies, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Story Time, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

    Story TimeGet ready for March magic with our early literacy programs! Book Babies – Wednesdays at 9:30 AM for babies not yet walking and their grown-ups. Enjoy songs, stories, baby sign language, movement, and sensory activities. Toddler Time – Mondays & Tuesdays...
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    Programs for Kids ‘n’ Tweens

    by | January 27, 2025 | Blog, Book Babies, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Story Time, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

    Old School PoetryThis February, let love take center stage! Stop by our special collections area to type out a heartfelt poem on our vintage typewriter—whether it’s for a dear friend or your favorite pizza. Drop your masterpiece into the submission box nearby if you'd...
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    Adult Makers – Gold Leaf Illumination

    Adult Makers – Gold Leaf Illumination

    by | Oct 16, 2020 | Adult Arena, Adult Makers, Blog, Craft Instructions Post | 0 comments

    Adult Makers – Gold Leaf Illumination

    This month we’re doing gold leaf illumination! Kits will be available even after this online instruction until they are out, so don’t miss your chance to pick one up!

     

     

    Watch the video instructions

    November 2025 Teen Programs

    by | October 31, 2025 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

    Chess and Game ClubTweens and teens ages 9-18, join us every Monday at 4:30 PM to learn the art of chess and other games with the master of fun and strategy, Nick Allison! Whether you're a beginner or an experienced player, come challenge yourself and have fun. All...
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    November 2025 Adult Programs

    by | October 31, 2025 | Adult Arena, Blog | 0 Comments

    Dungeons & DragonsTuesdays, Nov. 4 & 18 at 5:30 PM in the Community Room Calling all adventurers! Whether you're battle-hardened or brand-new to the game, join our Dungeons & Dragons adventures for adults (18+) and step into a world of imagination,...
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    October Activities for Adults

    by | September 29, 2025 | Adult Arena, Blog | 0 Comments

    Creative Writing ClubWednesdays, Oct. 1, 15, & 29 at 6:00 PM. Calling all storytellers! Whether you're eager to share your latest piece or just want to connect with fellow writers, this club is for you. We’ll read our favorite works, explore what drives our...
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    October Teen Activities

    by | September 29, 2025 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

    Teen Action CouncilThe Teen Action Council gathers to discuss plans and come up with ways for the Library to serve teens. Ages 13-18 are invited to join us Wednesday, Oct. 1 in the Community Room at 4 PM!Teen CraftsGet crafty this spooky season! Teens ages 12–18 are...
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    September Activities for Teens

    by | August 25, 2025 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

    Teen Action CouncilThe Teen Action Council gathers to discuss plans and come up with ways for the Library to serve teens. Ages 13-18 are invited to join us Wednesday, Sept. 3 in the Community Room at 4 PM!Teen CraftsTeen Crafts is back! Join us on Thursday, Sept. 4 at...
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    September Activities for Adults

    by | August 25, 2025 | Adult Arena, Blog | 0 Comments

    Dungeons & DragonsTuesdays, Sept. 2, 16, & 30 at 5:30 PM in the Community Room Calling all adventurers! Whether you're a battle-hardened bard or brand-new to the game, join our Dungeons & Dragons adventures for adults (18+) and step into a world of...
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    August Programs for All Ages

    by | July 30, 2025 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene | 0 Comments

    Teen Action CouncilThe Teen Action Council gathers to discuss plans and come up with ways for the Library to serve teens. Ages 13-18 are invited to join us Wednesday, August 6 in the Community Room at 4 PM!Crafty Corner Join us for Crafty Corner, an informal meet-up...
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    July Programs for Adults

    by | June 30, 2025 | Adult Arena, Blog | 0 Comments

    Summer Reading is Here! You can sign up now for Summer Reading: Color Our World! With Beanstack you can sign up online, or you can visit us at the Library and track your reading on paper. Your final goal is 3,000 pages, but you earn prizes for every 1,000 pages you...
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    July Programs for Teens

    by | June 30, 2025 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

    Summer Reading 2025 is Here!  You can sign up now for Summer Reading: Color Our World! With Beanstack you can sign up online, or you can visit us at the Library and track your reading on paper. Your final goal is 1500 pages, but you earn prizes for every 500 pages you...
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    June Events for Adults

    by | June 2, 2025 | Adult Arena, Blog | 0 Comments

    Summer Reading is Here! You can sign up now for Summer Reading: Color Our World! With Beanstack you can sign up online, or you can visit us at the Library and track your reading on paper. Your final goal is 3,000 pages, but you earn prizes for every 1,000 pages you...
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    October Adult Makers

    October Adult Makers

    by | Oct 9, 2020 | Adult Arena, Blog | 0 comments

    October Adult Makers

    Learn the ancient art of gold leaf illumination. Pick up a kit with supplies and tools and develop an idea for your project before our online lesson is posted on October 16 at 7pm.

    The tools in the kit will need to be returned, but we’ll let you keep them a week to experiment a bit on your own. A limited number of kits will be available beginning Monday, October 12.

    November 2025 Adult Programs

    by | October 31, 2025 | Adult Arena, Blog | 0 Comments

    Dungeons & DragonsTuesdays, Nov. 4 & 18 at 5:30 PM in the Community Room Calling all adventurers! Whether you're battle-hardened or brand-new to the game, join our Dungeons & Dragons adventures for adults (18+) and step into a world of imagination,...
    Read More

    October Activities for Adults

    by | September 29, 2025 | Adult Arena, Blog | 0 Comments

    Creative Writing ClubWednesdays, Oct. 1, 15, & 29 at 6:00 PM. Calling all storytellers! Whether you're eager to share your latest piece or just want to connect with fellow writers, this club is for you. We’ll read our favorite works, explore what drives our...
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    September Activities for Adults

    by | August 25, 2025 | Adult Arena, Blog | 0 Comments

    Dungeons & DragonsTuesdays, Sept. 2, 16, & 30 at 5:30 PM in the Community Room Calling all adventurers! Whether you're a battle-hardened bard or brand-new to the game, join our Dungeons & Dragons adventures for adults (18+) and step into a world of...
    Read More

    August Programs for All Ages

    by | July 30, 2025 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene | 0 Comments

    Teen Action CouncilThe Teen Action Council gathers to discuss plans and come up with ways for the Library to serve teens. Ages 13-18 are invited to join us Wednesday, August 6 in the Community Room at 4 PM!Crafty Corner Join us for Crafty Corner, an informal meet-up...
    Read More

    July Programs for Adults

    by | June 30, 2025 | Adult Arena, Blog | 0 Comments

    Summer Reading is Here! You can sign up now for Summer Reading: Color Our World! With Beanstack you can sign up online, or you can visit us at the Library and track your reading on paper. Your final goal is 3,000 pages, but you earn prizes for every 1,000 pages you...
    Read More

    June Events for Adults

    by | June 2, 2025 | Adult Arena, Blog | 0 Comments

    Summer Reading is Here! You can sign up now for Summer Reading: Color Our World! With Beanstack you can sign up online, or you can visit us at the Library and track your reading on paper. Your final goal is 3,000 pages, but you earn prizes for every 1,000 pages you...
    Read More

    Upcoming Board of Trustees Elections for 2025

    by | May 1, 2025 | Adult Arena, Blog | 0 Comments

    Election InformationSpecial Districts holding elections in May: Madison Library District Trustee Election Day: May 20th Begin Mailing Absentee Ballots: April 10, 2025 Early Voting Begins in the Clerk’s Office: May 5, 2025  8:15-4:45 Monday-Friday until May 16, 2025 @...
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    May Adult Programs

    by | April 28, 2025 | Adult Arena, Blog | 0 Comments

    Crafty Corner Join us for Crafty Corner, an informal meet-up for adults 18+ who love to create! Bring your knitting, crocheting, cross-stitching, or whatever craft you enjoy, and spend an evening with fellow makers. We meet Every First Thursday at 6:30 PM, so join us...
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    April Adult Programs

    by | March 31, 2025 | Adult Arena, Blog | 0 Comments

    Dungeons & Dragons: Adventures Calling all adventurers! Join our new Dungeons & Dragons program for adults and embark on epic quests in the world’s greatest tabletop role-playing game. Whether you’re a seasoned player or a curious beginner, you’ll explore...
    Read More

    March Adult Programs

    by | February 28, 2025 | Adult Arena, Blog | 0 Comments

    Dungeons & Dragons: Adventures Calling all adventurers! Join our new Dungeons & Dragons program for adults and embark on epic quests in the world’s greatest tabletop role-playing game. Whether you’re a seasoned player or a curious beginner, you’ll explore...
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    October Lunch with Librarians

    October Lunch with Librarians

    by | Oct 6, 2020 | Adult Arena, Blog | 0 comments

    October Lunch with Librarians

    This month’s lunch with the librarians will be Monday, October 12 at 12:30pm in the Community Room. Come bring your brown bag or takeout and swap book ideas with fellow lit lovers in this informal gathering. We hold this every second Monday of the month.

    November 2025 Kids ‘n’ Tweens Programs

    by | October 31, 2025 | Blog, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Story Time, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

    Story Time and Early Literacy Start your little ones on their reading journey with age-appropriate stories, songs, and activities! Book Babies is for infants not yet walking. Toddler Time is for walking littles 1-3 years old. Story Time is for preschoolers ages 3-5....
    Read More

    November 2025 Adult Programs

    by | October 31, 2025 | Adult Arena, Blog | 0 Comments

    Dungeons & DragonsTuesdays, Nov. 4 & 18 at 5:30 PM in the Community Room Calling all adventurers! Whether you're battle-hardened or brand-new to the game, join our Dungeons & Dragons adventures for adults (18+) and step into a world of imagination,...
    Read More

    October Activities for Adults

    by | September 29, 2025 | Adult Arena, Blog | 0 Comments

    Creative Writing ClubWednesdays, Oct. 1, 15, & 29 at 6:00 PM. Calling all storytellers! Whether you're eager to share your latest piece or just want to connect with fellow writers, this club is for you. We’ll read our favorite works, explore what drives our...
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    October Activities for Kids ‘n’ Tweens

    by | September 29, 2025 | Blog, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Story Time, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

    Story Time and Early Literacy Start your little ones on their reading journey with age-appropriate stories, songs, and activities! Weekly Schedule: Mondays: Toddler Time 9:30 AM | Spanish Story Time 10:30 AM (No early literacy programs Mon. Oct. 6) Tuesdays: Toddler...
    Read More

    September Activities for Kids ‘n’ Tweens

    by | August 25, 2025 | Blog, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

    Story Time and Early Literacy Dive into tales, tunes, and tiny triumphs at our Early Literacy programs in the Community Room—tailored for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their grown-ups! Story Time (ages 2–5 + adult) Tue 10:30 AM & 6:30 PM (Activity Room) |...
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    September Activities for Adults

    by | August 25, 2025 | Adult Arena, Blog | 0 Comments

    Dungeons & DragonsTuesdays, Sept. 2, 16, & 30 at 5:30 PM in the Community Room Calling all adventurers! Whether you're a battle-hardened bard or brand-new to the game, join our Dungeons & Dragons adventures for adults (18+) and step into a world of...
    Read More

    August Programs for All Ages

    by | July 30, 2025 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene | 0 Comments

    Teen Action CouncilThe Teen Action Council gathers to discuss plans and come up with ways for the Library to serve teens. Ages 13-18 are invited to join us Wednesday, August 6 in the Community Room at 4 PM!Crafty Corner Join us for Crafty Corner, an informal meet-up...
    Read More

    July Programs for Adults

    by | June 30, 2025 | Adult Arena, Blog | 0 Comments

    Summer Reading is Here! You can sign up now for Summer Reading: Color Our World! With Beanstack you can sign up online, or you can visit us at the Library and track your reading on paper. Your final goal is 3,000 pages, but you earn prizes for every 1,000 pages you...
    Read More

    July Programs for Kids ‘n’ Tweens

    by | June 30, 2025 | Blog, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Story Time, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

    Summer Reading is Here! You can sign up now for Summer Reading: Color Our World! With Beanstack you can sign up online, or you can visit us at the Library and track your reading on paper. Check out our Summer Reading page for our prize schedule and more details.Story...
    Read More

    June Events for Adults

    by | June 2, 2025 | Adult Arena, Blog | 0 Comments

    Summer Reading is Here! You can sign up now for Summer Reading: Color Our World! With Beanstack you can sign up online, or you can visit us at the Library and track your reading on paper. Your final goal is 3,000 pages, but you earn prizes for every 1,000 pages you...
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    October Adult Book Club

    October Adult Book Club

    by | Oct 5, 2020 | Adult Arena, Blog | 0 comments

    October Adult Book Club

    Join us on October 8th at 6:30 in the Community Room for a discussion of The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern. Keep an eye out for the two most emphasized foods in the book – we’ll be eating those as treats!

    Book club copies available at the Circulation desk.

    Visit the Book Club page

    November 2025 Adult Programs

    by | October 31, 2025 | Adult Arena, Blog | 0 Comments

    Dungeons & DragonsTuesdays, Nov. 4 & 18 at 5:30 PM in the Community Room Calling all adventurers! Whether you're battle-hardened or brand-new to the game, join our Dungeons & Dragons adventures for adults (18+) and step into a world of imagination,...
    Read More

    October Activities for Adults

    by | September 29, 2025 | Adult Arena, Blog | 0 Comments

    Creative Writing ClubWednesdays, Oct. 1, 15, & 29 at 6:00 PM. Calling all storytellers! Whether you're eager to share your latest piece or just want to connect with fellow writers, this club is for you. We’ll read our favorite works, explore what drives our...
    Read More

    September Activities for Adults

    by | August 25, 2025 | Adult Arena, Blog | 0 Comments

    Dungeons & DragonsTuesdays, Sept. 2, 16, & 30 at 5:30 PM in the Community Room Calling all adventurers! Whether you're a battle-hardened bard or brand-new to the game, join our Dungeons & Dragons adventures for adults (18+) and step into a world of...
    Read More

    August Programs for All Ages

    by | July 30, 2025 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene | 0 Comments

    Teen Action CouncilThe Teen Action Council gathers to discuss plans and come up with ways for the Library to serve teens. Ages 13-18 are invited to join us Wednesday, August 6 in the Community Room at 4 PM!Crafty Corner Join us for Crafty Corner, an informal meet-up...
    Read More

    July Programs for Adults

    by | June 30, 2025 | Adult Arena, Blog | 0 Comments

    Summer Reading is Here! You can sign up now for Summer Reading: Color Our World! With Beanstack you can sign up online, or you can visit us at the Library and track your reading on paper. Your final goal is 3,000 pages, but you earn prizes for every 1,000 pages you...
    Read More

    June Events for Adults

    by | June 2, 2025 | Adult Arena, Blog | 0 Comments

    Summer Reading is Here! You can sign up now for Summer Reading: Color Our World! With Beanstack you can sign up online, or you can visit us at the Library and track your reading on paper. Your final goal is 3,000 pages, but you earn prizes for every 1,000 pages you...
    Read More

    Upcoming Board of Trustees Elections for 2025

    by | May 1, 2025 | Adult Arena, Blog | 0 Comments

    Election InformationSpecial Districts holding elections in May: Madison Library District Trustee Election Day: May 20th Begin Mailing Absentee Ballots: April 10, 2025 Early Voting Begins in the Clerk’s Office: May 5, 2025  8:15-4:45 Monday-Friday until May 16, 2025 @...
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    May Adult Programs

    by | April 28, 2025 | Adult Arena, Blog | 0 Comments

    Crafty Corner Join us for Crafty Corner, an informal meet-up for adults 18+ who love to create! Bring your knitting, crocheting, cross-stitching, or whatever craft you enjoy, and spend an evening with fellow makers. We meet Every First Thursday at 6:30 PM, so join us...
    Read More

    April Adult Programs

    by | March 31, 2025 | Adult Arena, Blog | 0 Comments

    Dungeons & Dragons: Adventures Calling all adventurers! Join our new Dungeons & Dragons program for adults and embark on epic quests in the world’s greatest tabletop role-playing game. Whether you’re a seasoned player or a curious beginner, you’ll explore...
    Read More

    March Adult Programs

    by | February 28, 2025 | Adult Arena, Blog | 0 Comments

    Dungeons & Dragons: Adventures Calling all adventurers! Join our new Dungeons & Dragons program for adults and embark on epic quests in the world’s greatest tabletop role-playing game. Whether you’re a seasoned player or a curious beginner, you’ll explore...
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    September Adult Makers

    September Adult Makers

    by | Sep 21, 2020 | Adult Arena, Blog | 0 comments

    September Adult Makers

    Market Bags

    Join us by watching the video below to make your market bag!

    Watch Cathy's Demo

    November 2025 Adult Programs

    by | October 31, 2025 | Adult Arena, Blog | 0 Comments

    Dungeons & DragonsTuesdays, Nov. 4 & 18 at 5:30 PM in the Community Room Calling all adventurers! Whether you're battle-hardened or brand-new to the game, join our Dungeons & Dragons adventures for adults (18+) and step into a world of imagination,...
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    October Activities for Adults

    by | September 29, 2025 | Adult Arena, Blog | 0 Comments

    Creative Writing ClubWednesdays, Oct. 1, 15, & 29 at 6:00 PM. Calling all storytellers! Whether you're eager to share your latest piece or just want to connect with fellow writers, this club is for you. We’ll read our favorite works, explore what drives our...
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    September Activities for Adults

    by | August 25, 2025 | Adult Arena, Blog | 0 Comments

    Dungeons & DragonsTuesdays, Sept. 2, 16, & 30 at 5:30 PM in the Community Room Calling all adventurers! Whether you're a battle-hardened bard or brand-new to the game, join our Dungeons & Dragons adventures for adults (18+) and step into a world of...
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    August Programs for All Ages

    by | July 30, 2025 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene | 0 Comments

    Teen Action CouncilThe Teen Action Council gathers to discuss plans and come up with ways for the Library to serve teens. Ages 13-18 are invited to join us Wednesday, August 6 in the Community Room at 4 PM!Crafty Corner Join us for Crafty Corner, an informal meet-up...
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    July Programs for Adults

    by | June 30, 2025 | Adult Arena, Blog | 0 Comments

    Summer Reading is Here! You can sign up now for Summer Reading: Color Our World! With Beanstack you can sign up online, or you can visit us at the Library and track your reading on paper. Your final goal is 3,000 pages, but you earn prizes for every 1,000 pages you...
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    June Events for Adults

    by | June 2, 2025 | Adult Arena, Blog | 0 Comments

    Summer Reading is Here! You can sign up now for Summer Reading: Color Our World! With Beanstack you can sign up online, or you can visit us at the Library and track your reading on paper. Your final goal is 3,000 pages, but you earn prizes for every 1,000 pages you...
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    Upcoming Board of Trustees Elections for 2025

    by | May 1, 2025 | Adult Arena, Blog | 0 Comments

    Election InformationSpecial Districts holding elections in May: Madison Library District Trustee Election Day: May 20th Begin Mailing Absentee Ballots: April 10, 2025 Early Voting Begins in the Clerk’s Office: May 5, 2025  8:15-4:45 Monday-Friday until May 16, 2025 @...
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    May Adult Programs

    by | April 28, 2025 | Adult Arena, Blog | 0 Comments

    Crafty Corner Join us for Crafty Corner, an informal meet-up for adults 18+ who love to create! Bring your knitting, crocheting, cross-stitching, or whatever craft you enjoy, and spend an evening with fellow makers. We meet Every First Thursday at 6:30 PM, so join us...
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    April Adult Programs

    by | March 31, 2025 | Adult Arena, Blog | 0 Comments

    Dungeons & Dragons: Adventures Calling all adventurers! Join our new Dungeons & Dragons program for adults and embark on epic quests in the world’s greatest tabletop role-playing game. Whether you’re a seasoned player or a curious beginner, you’ll explore...
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    March Adult Programs

    by | February 28, 2025 | Adult Arena, Blog | 0 Comments

    Dungeons & Dragons: Adventures Calling all adventurers! Join our new Dungeons & Dragons program for adults and embark on epic quests in the world’s greatest tabletop role-playing game. Whether you’re a seasoned player or a curious beginner, you’ll explore...
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    Silly Sidewalk Obstacle Course!

    Silly Sidewalk Obstacle Course!

    by | Sep 15, 2020 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene | 0 comments

    Silly Sidewalk Obstacle Course

    Come see our sidewalk obstacle course outside the library from September 19 – October 3.

    Story Time: P is for Pigs

    by | November 12, 2025 | Blog, Kid's Corner, Story Time | 0 Comments

    How did the pig write his novel? With a pig pen. Or… what’s it called when a bunch of pigs compete in athletic games? The Olympigs. And… how do pigs write top-secret messages? With invisible oink! All jokes aside, pigs are amazing creatures. They are one of the...
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    NOVEMBER Book Babies + Toddlers: Pigs

    by | November 6, 2025 | Blog, Book Babies, Kid's Corner, Toddler Time | 0 Comments

    “This little piggy went to market… stayed home… had roast beef… had none… and this little piggy cried 'wee wee' all the way home!” Let's add some piggy fun to your adventures! Sing, talk, read, write, and play with these delightful books and rhymes as you fill your...
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    Story Time: P is for Pirates

    by | November 5, 2025 | Blog, Kid's Corner, Story Time | 0 Comments

    Did you know that pirates often had unique and colorful names like "Blackbeard," "Calico Jack," and "Anne Bonny?" These names made them sound fierce and mysterious. Even though they were the “robbers of the high seas,” their spirit of adventure and exploration has...
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    November 2025 Kids ‘n’ Tweens Programs

    by | October 31, 2025 | Blog, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Story Time, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

    Story Time and Early Literacy Start your little ones on their reading journey with age-appropriate stories, songs, and activities! Book Babies is for infants not yet walking. Toddler Time is for walking littles 1-3 years old. Story Time is for preschoolers ages 3-5....
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    November 2025 Teen Programs

    by | October 31, 2025 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

    Chess and Game ClubTweens and teens ages 9-18, join us every Monday at 4:30 PM to learn the art of chess and other games with the master of fun and strategy, Nick Allison! Whether you're a beginner or an experienced player, come challenge yourself and have fun. All...
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    November 2025 Adult Programs

    by | October 31, 2025 | Adult Arena, Blog | 0 Comments

    Dungeons & DragonsTuesdays, Nov. 4 & 18 at 5:30 PM in the Community Room Calling all adventurers! Whether you're battle-hardened or brand-new to the game, join our Dungeons & Dragons adventures for adults (18+) and step into a world of imagination,...
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    Story Time: Something NEW Just for YOU in October

    by | October 29, 2025 | Blog, Kid's Corner, Story Time | 0 Comments

    Did you know Halloween can be turned into a spook-tacular literacy activity for you and your child? Read Halloween books to introduce new words and foster a love for reading. Try describing your favorite Halloween characters and put them into a play or story. Play...
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    Story Time: M is for Moon

    by | October 22, 2025 | Blog, Kid's Corner, Story Time | 0 Comments

    Buckle up for a thrilling journey to the moon! Join your little astronaut on an out-of-this-world adventure with our collection of silly, fun, and fact-filled books! Each page is a new discovery, each story a new mission. And don't forget the exciting activities that...
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    Story Time: M is for Monsters

    by | October 14, 2025 | Blog, Kid's Corner, Story Time | 0 Comments

    Monster books can be magical because they help children understand differences, their feelings, and their emotions. They allow children to explore and overcome fears in a safe environment, helping them build emotional strength and problem-solving skills. So, check out...
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    OCTOBER Book Babies + Toddlers: Monsters

    by | October 14, 2025 | Blog, Book Babies, Kid's Corner, Toddler Time | 0 Comments

    There’s a monster in this book, and he’s adorable. We love our little monsters, and they are all so different from each other, just like children. As you embark on an exciting adventure into the world of friendly monsters, you'll meet monsters who love to play,...
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