June Kid and Tween Activities

June Kid and Tween Activities

by | May 25, 2021 | Blog, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM, Upcoming Events | 0 comments

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by Lauren Abbott | May 25, 2021 | 0 comments

Summer Reading

Saturday, June 26 from 12-4 PM in the Community Room

Each year, from June through July, we host Summer Reading. We have programs for all ages. 

The 2021 Summer Reading Theme is “Tails and Tales.” The possibilities are endless!

Learn more about Summer Reading

You won't want to miss our Summer STEM program for ages 6-11! Unlike the rest of the year, starting June 15th we have a new activity every single week through the end of July! Pick them up at the Front Circulation Desk while supplies last.

Craft instructions will be available on our website and on our YouTube Channel.

June 15: Binary Code Animals
June 22: Outdoor Art Kit
June 29: Toothbrush critters
Learn more about Kid and Tween STEAM
Visit our YouTube channel

Earn a gorilla!

Fill out the online form below and upload a photo of your child doing one of our STEM activities. Then come to the Children's Reference Desk and talk to a librarian to take one of the gorillas in the children's area home!

1 per child while gorillas last; for ages 6-11.

Fill out the form

Our Summer STEM from Your Library program is made possible by our sponsors: the Idaho Commission for Libraries and the Idaho STEM Action Center. A big thank you to them for their support!

Pokémon Game Day

Saturday, June 26 from 12-4 PM in the Community Room

All games, all ages! Bring your Switch, DS, cards, and/or Pokémon Go on your phone. Come and play, or learn the trading card game, how to build a winning team in the video games, and even do some Pokémon Go battles.

November Programs for Kids ‘n’ Tweens

by | October 20, 2026 | Blog, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene | 0 Comments

Story Time, Toddler Time, & Book Babies Monday - Wednesday Various, see below Ages 0-5 November Early Literacy is here, and we’re learning about the letter B! Whether you’ve got a baby, a toddler, or a preschooler, there’s a spot for your family in the Community Room....

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September 2026 Programs for Kids ‘n’ Tweens

by | August 24, 2026 | Blog, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene | 0 Comments

Story Time, Toddler Time, & Book Babies This September, our littlest patrons are exploring the letter "C" and rumbling through the construction zone, with sessions for every age and stage: Storytime & After Dinner Storytime (ages 3–5, with adult) — Tuesdays &...

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July 2026 Events for Kids ‘n’ Tweens

by | June 29, 2026 | Blog, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Summer Reading 2026: Unearth a Story Summer Reading 2026 is here! This summer, we're Unearthing a Story, and we want you to dig in with us. From Monday, June 8 through Saturday, August 1, read your way to awesome prizes. Sign-ups start June 8th — online with Beanstack...

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June 2026 Events for Kids ‘n’ Tweens

by | May 29, 2026 | Blog, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Flood 50 STEM Take Home Kits Stop by the Circulation Desk June 1–6 to pick up a free guided activity booklet and STEM supplies kit designed for kids ages 6-11 and their families (limit one per family). Activities explore the science and history of the Teton Dam Flood...

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Kid ‘n’ Tween Programs April 2026

by | March 27, 2026 | Blog, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Story Time and Early Literacy Join us this April for Early Literacy Programs! Toddler Time (Ages 1–3, walking toddlers & grown-ups) Mondays and Tuesdays at 9:30 AM in the Community Room.* Enjoy songs, stories, and tactile activities as we explore Fun with Favorites!...

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Kids ‘n’ Tween Activities March 2026

by | February 27, 2026 | Blog, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Story Time and Early Literacy Join us this March for Early Literacy Programs! Toddler Time (Ages 1-3, walking toddlers & grown-ups) - Mondays and Tuesdays at 9:30 AM in the Community Room. Enjoy songs, stories, and tactile activities as we explore FOOD! Book Babies...

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Kid ‘n’ Tween Activities February 2026

by | January 30, 2026 | Blog, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Story Time and Early Literacy Join us this February for Early Literacy Programs as we explore a snowy theme! Toddler Time (Ages 1-3, walking toddlers & grown-ups) - Mondays and Tuesdays at 9:30 AM in the Community Room. Enjoy songs, stories, and sensory building...

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January 2026 Programs for Kids ‘n’ Tweens

by | December 29, 2025 | Blog, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Story Time and Early Literacy Join us for stories, songs, and fun all month long as we explore the letter D! We'll groove with Dance, learn from Service Dogs, try on costumes for Dress Up, and finish with something brand new just for you! Story Time is on Tuesdays and...

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December 2025 Programs for All Ages

by | November 26, 2025 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene | 0 Comments

Teen Action Council 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, December 3 in the Community Room at 4 PM! Apply to Join Teen Action Council...

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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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September Book Bingo

September Book Bingo

by | Sep 16, 2020 | Adult Arena, Blog, Teen Zone, Tween Scene | 0 comments

September Book Bingo

Crayons

It's book bingo! We have bingo pages available at the library. This month's theme is "Crayons." Read enough books that fit the challenges on the bingo paper to get a bingo, bring in your completed card, and get a prize. There is a bingo board for ages 11 and younger and another for ages 12 and older.

Instructions:

Step 1: Read the challenges and pick a bingo line that most appeals to you.

Step 2: Read a book that completes a challenge. Read another. And another.

Step 3: When you are able to cross off 5 squares in a row on the board, bring your sheet into the
Circulation Desk for a prize and an entry in our monthly drawing. We will have a separate
drawing for each age group.

Step 4: Keep reading! You can get as many prizes and entries as there are bingos on the board.
The game ends on the last day of the month.

November Programs for Kids ‘n’ Tweens

by | October 20, 2026 | Blog, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene | 0 Comments

Story Time, Toddler Time, & Book Babies Monday - Wednesday Various, see below Ages 0-5 November Early Literacy is here, and we’re learning about the letter B! Whether you’ve got a baby, a toddler, or a preschooler, there’s a spot for your family in the Community Room....

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November Programs for Teens

by | October 20, 2026 | Blog, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

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! Apply...

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November Programs for Adults

by | October 13, 2026 | Adult Arena, Blog | 0 Comments

Dungeons & Dragons Tuesdays, Nov. 3 & 17 5:30 PM Adults 18+ Calling all adventurers! Dive into a world of imagination, strategy, and camaraderie with our Dungeons & Dragons program for adults. Whether you're a seasoned Dungeon Master or a curious first-timer, come...

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October Programs for Adults

by | September 30, 2026 | Adult Arena, Blog | 0 Comments

Crafty Corner Thurs. October 1 11:30 AM or 6:30 PM Adults 18+ Adults 18+ Bring whatever project you're working on and settle in with fellow crafters for an hour of making and chatting. Choose morning or evening: 11:30 AM or 6:30 PM every first Thursday of the month in...

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October Programs for Teens

by | September 30, 2026 | Blog, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

Teen Action Council Wed. Oct. 7 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, October 7 in the Community Room at 4 PM! Apply to...

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September 2026 Programs for Kids ‘n’ Tweens

by | August 24, 2026 | Blog, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene | 0 Comments

Story Time, Toddler Time, & Book Babies This September, our littlest patrons are exploring the letter "C" and rumbling through the construction zone, with sessions for every age and stage: Storytime & After Dinner Storytime (ages 3–5, with adult) — Tuesdays &...

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September 2026 Programs for Teens

by | August 24, 2026 | Blog, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

Teen Action Council The Teen Action Council gathers to discuss plans and come up with ways for the Library to serve teens. Due to our shelving upgrade closure, we will meet the second Wednesday of September. Select participants ages 13-18 are invited to join us...

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September 2026 Programs for Adults

by | August 24, 2026 | Adult Arena, Blog | 0 Comments

Midday Meetup Book Club Prefer to talk books over lunch? Our midday book club is Thursday, September 10 from 11:30 AM–12:30 PM in the Community Room to discuss Daniel James Brown's The Boys in the Boat. A great option if evenings don't work with your schedule....

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August 2026 Events

by | July 18, 2026 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

AO3 at the Library: Fanfiction Short Story Contest Calling all storytellers! Do you have a favorite book, movie, show, video game, or fictional world you just can't let go of? Now's your chance to give it the spin it deserves. Write an original fan fiction story for...

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July 2026 Events for Teens

by | June 29, 2026 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

Summer Reading 2026: Unearth a Story Summer Reading 2026 is here! This summer, we’re Unearthing a Story, and we want you to dig in with us. From Monday, June 8 through Saturday, August 1, read your way to awesome prizes. Sign-ups start June 8th — online with Beanstack...

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Teen Wii Gaming Competition

Teen Wii Gaming Competition

by | Jan 9, 2019 | Teen Zone | 0 comments

” Bring your friends and see who will be the champion at Just Dance, Super Smash Brothers, Mario Cart, and a whole lot more!

Thursday, January 31st, 4:00- 5:00 p.m.

Madison Library District Community Room

Snacks included! For teens ages 12-18

 

Join Us for a Winter Retreat!

Join Us for a Winter Retreat!

by | Dec 20, 2018 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene | 0 comments

Friday, December 28

1:00 to 5:00 PM

Christmas is over. You got caught up on all the dish washing. You made the returns and exchanges. Now it’s time for some low key relaxation. We’ll have a stop by or hang out all day event on Friday without pressure or expectations. We’ll have table dedicated to anyone who would like to just sit and visit and work on a stitching project or perhaps color. We’ll have a table with a jigsaw puzzle. Maybe two, one for the big people and one for the smaller folk. We’ll have a table with book art folding supplies. We’ll have a table with simple journals that you can take as is or add a few embellishments. We might have some mellow munchies. Nothing fancy. Nothing extravagant. Just a pleasant afternoon’s worth of possibilities. Hope you’ll come by.
For all ages!
We are starting a Teen Book Club

We are starting a Teen Book Club

by | Aug 22, 2018 | Blog, Teen Zone | 0 comments

New Teen Book Club

Kick – Off Meeting

Monday, September 10th

4:00 – 5:00 PM

Community Room

 

Books! Food! Games!

“Any way you slice it… it’s all your choice!” Mystery, Fantasy, Graphic Novel, etc….Whatever you want to read, read it and share with the group.

 

Teen Party on Friday!

Teen Party on Friday!

by | Apr 11, 2017 | Blog, Teen Parties | 0 comments

Join us on Friday, April 14th, starting at 7:00 pm in the Community Room to celebrate National Library Week!’

We’ll have lots of food, games, fun and activities, including K’Nex and LEGOS!  This party is for teens ages 12 to 17.  We hope to see you there, and bring your friends!