by Amy Westmoreland | Nov 1, 2021 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Parties, Teen Zone, Upcoming Events |
NOVEMBER 1st-15th Teen Activities
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.
TEEN ACTION COUNCIL
Meet with other teens to discuss the activities that the library has.
Wednesday November 3rd from 4-5:30pm in the Community Room.
TEEN CRAFTS
Come to the library and pick up a take n’ go kit to make a PAPER LANTERN. Available November 4th at the Front Circulation Desk.
TEENTOBER HARRY POTTER ESCAPE ROOM
The TEENTOBER Harry Potter Escape Room has been rescheduled for Friday, November 5th from 7-9pm. We look forward to seeing who won the House Cup!
FAMILY READ EVENING
The Idaho Family Reading Week will be November 8-14. The theme is BELIEVE AND ACHIEVE! because anything is possible when reading is in your life.
Celebrate with a night of storytelling, prizes, crafts, and all around fun.
Monday November 8th from 6:30-7:30pm. For all ages.
TEEN ANIME CLUB
Watch a few episodes of the Anime series, Noragami.
The series follows Hiyori, who was in a bus accident while attempting to save a stranger. From this accident, her soul continually leaves her body and she becomes aware of two parallel worlds: the Near Shore, where our normal world exists, and the Far Shore, where demons and humans soul linger. It is at the Far Shore where she meets Yato, a nameless god without a shrine. In his attempt to make a name for himself and help Hiyori fix her body, the two embark on adventures together which test themselves and their friendship.
Wednesday November 10th at 4:30pm in the Community Room. For ages 12-18.
VETERAN’S DAY CLOSURE
The library will be closed on Thursday, November 11th, in honor of Veteran’s Day. No items will be due and the book drop will remain open.
FREE FAMILY FRIENDLY FILM NIGHTS
Every Tuesday, come to Madison Library District to enjoy a Free Family Friendly Film.
November 2nd: The Lego Movie
November 9th: Paw Patrol: The Movie
November 16th: Paddington
November 23rd: Finding Nemo
November 30th: The Peanuts Movie
For all ages. Children under 11 years old must be accompanied by someone 14 or older.
by Abby Reeser | October 31, 2022 | Blog, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene | 0 Comments
PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST Help us celebrate our first 100 years by participating in our photography contest! Our theme is: “Capturing 100 years”. Submit an original photo and see if you win! All forms and rules are available below. October 17th – December 10th Ages 6+...
by Abby Reeser | October 5, 2022 | Blog, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene | 0 Comments
FAMILY FRIENDLY FILM NIGHT Come enjoy family films at the Library! Every other Friday, 3:30 pm in the Community Room! October 7th: Cars (2006; G)October 21st: Monsters, Inc. (2001; G) Children under 12 must be accompanied by someone 14 or older.STEAM - HARRY POTTER...
by Abby Reeser | September 1, 2022 | Blog, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene | 0 Comments
FAMILY FRIENDLY FILM NIGHT Come enjoy family films at the Library! Every other Friday, 4:00 pm in the Community Room! September 2nd: Babe (1995; G)September 16th: Iron Giant (1999; PG)September 30th: Anastasia (1997; G) Children under 12 must be accompanied by someone...
by Abby Reeser | August 3, 2022 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene | 2 Comments
Have a piece that you'd like to perform for the public? The library is holding a series of recitals this year. Our next open recital will be held Monday, April 17, at 6:30 pm in the Community Room. If you would like to participate, please fill out the following form...
by Abby Reeser | August 3, 2022 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene | 0 Comments
Congratulations to the winners of our First Chapter Teen Writing Contest! Our top three submissions were: 1. Ainsley Burns' "A Dreamy Death" 2. Mary Palmer's What's in a Name" 3. Caitlyn Isle's "Haunted Home" Click on the titles above to read. Check them out!
by Abby Reeser | August 1, 2022 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments
TEEN ACTION COUNCILWednesday, August 3rd. 4-5:30pm. For ages 12-18. Come and have a say in what activities Teens do at the Library and meet new friends. NO PROGRAMS IN AUGUST To reset from Summer Reading and to accomodate our new infrastruture updates, there will be...
by Abby Reeser | July 27, 2022 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene, Upcoming Events | 2 Comments
The library will be closed Thursday August 18th through Saturday August 27th for infrastructure updates. No items will be due and the book drop will also be closed. A word from the Director: "The Madison Library District is getting upgrades! Our sorting machine has...
by Amy Westmoreland | June 14, 2022 | Blog, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments
SUMMER READING 2022- OCEANS OF POSSIBILITIES School is out and the sun is (mostly) shining... that means it is now SUMMER READING! Sign up at the booth in the front foyer. You can also sign up through the app Beanstack. 1st prizes: starts June 21st2nd prizes: starts...
by Amy Westmoreland | Oct 12, 2021 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Parties, Teen Zone, Upcoming Events |
TEEN ANIME CLUB
It’s Halloween month so we’re doing an Anime Cosplay! Dress up in a cosplay, watch some Anime, and enjoy treats with our Anime Club!
Wednesday, October 13th, from 4:30-5:30pm in the Community Room.
For ages 12-18. Masks encouraged but not required.
YOUNG LEAGUE OF WRITERS
Do you have drafts that just seem to HAUNT you? We’ll discuss what to do with your graveyard of stories at the next YLW meeting.
Wednesday, October 20th, from 4-5pm in the Activity Room.
For ages 12-18. Masks encouraged, but not required.
MADISON BIBLIOMANIACS
Test your Harry Potter knowledge at our next Madison Bibliomaniacs – it’s trivia night! And treats, of course.
Wednesday, October 27th, from 4:30-5:30pm in the Community Room.
For ages 12-18. Masks encouraged but not required.
TEEN DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS
Join your fellow teens as you embark on an adventure through Bywater, defeating any foes who dare cross your path.
Next DnD will be Thursday, October 28th in the Community Room from 4-6pm.
For teens, ages 12 -18. Masks encouraged, but not required.
TEENtober – Harry Potter Escape Room!
The time has come to find out who has won the Hogwarts House Cup on our Discord Server!
Will it be the ambitious Slytherins, the clever Ravenclaws, the brave Gryffindors, or the determined Hufflepuffs?
Friday, October 29th. 7-9pm in the Community Room
Masks encouraged, but not required.
TEEN CRAFTS
October 7th: Zen Doodle Pumpkin
October 21st: Pirate Skull
Available for pickup at the Front Circulation Desk.
For teens, ages 12 -18.
MAKE IT @ YOUR LIBRARY – CARDBOARD DAY
What can you make with a carboard box? A cat? A castle? Or perhaps you’ve got you mind set on something huge and incredible like a dragon!!! What ever your imagination inspires, we’ve got the tools, and some you can keep, too! So come one and all for our cardboard challenge day!
Come for a fun-filled day on October 23rd, 11am-3pm to see what creations you can cobble together!
Masks encouraged, but not required.
For ALL ages.
FREE FAMILY FRIENDLY FILM NIGHTS
Every Tuesday, come to Madison Library District to enjoy a Free Family Friendly Film.
The schedule:
October 19th: Space Jam: A New Legacy
October 26th: Hocus Pocus
For all ages. Children under 11 years old must be accompanied by someone 14 or older.
by Abby Reeser | October 31, 2022 | Blog, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene | 0 Comments
PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST Help us celebrate our first 100 years by participating in our photography contest! Our theme is: “Capturing 100 years”. Submit an original photo and see if you win! All forms and rules are available below. October 17th – December 10th Ages 6+...
by Abby Reeser | October 5, 2022 | Blog, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene | 0 Comments
FAMILY FRIENDLY FILM NIGHT Come enjoy family films at the Library! Every other Friday, 3:30 pm in the Community Room! October 7th: Cars (2006; G)October 21st: Monsters, Inc. (2001; G) Children under 12 must be accompanied by someone 14 or older.STEAM - HARRY POTTER...
by Abby Reeser | September 1, 2022 | Blog, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene | 0 Comments
FAMILY FRIENDLY FILM NIGHT Come enjoy family films at the Library! Every other Friday, 4:00 pm in the Community Room! September 2nd: Babe (1995; G)September 16th: Iron Giant (1999; PG)September 30th: Anastasia (1997; G) Children under 12 must be accompanied by someone...
by Abby Reeser | August 3, 2022 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene | 0 Comments
Have a piece that you'd like to perform for the public? The library is holding a series of recitals this year. Our next open recital will be held Monday, April 17, at 6:30 pm in the Community Room. If you would like to participate, please fill out the following form...
by Abby Reeser | August 3, 2022 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene | 0 Comments
Congratulations to the winners of our First Chapter Teen Writing Contest! Our top three submissions were: 1. Ainsley Burns' "A Dreamy Death" 2. Mary Palmer's What's in a Name" 3. Caitlyn Isle's "Haunted Home" Click on the titles above to read. Check them out!
by Abby Reeser | August 1, 2022 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments
TEEN ACTION COUNCILWednesday, August 3rd. 4-5:30pm. For ages 12-18. Come and have a say in what activities Teens do at the Library and meet new friends. NO PROGRAMS IN AUGUST To reset from Summer Reading and to accomodate our new infrastruture updates, there will be...
by Abby Reeser | July 27, 2022 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments
The library will be closed Thursday August 18th through Saturday August 27th for infrastructure updates. No items will be due and the book drop will also be closed. A word from the Director: "The Madison Library District is getting upgrades! Our sorting machine has...
by Amy Westmoreland | June 14, 2022 | Blog, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments
SUMMER READING 2022- OCEANS OF POSSIBILITIES School is out and the sun is (mostly) shining... that means it is now SUMMER READING! Sign up at the booth in the front foyer. You can also sign up through the app Beanstack. 1st prizes: starts June 21st2nd prizes: starts...
by Lauren Abbott | Jun 25, 2020 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone |
Color these Hogwarts bookmarks. Don’t forget the tassle! You will need:
- printed bookmark template (preferably on cardstock)
- yarn
- contact paper
by Amy Westmoreland | April 11, 2022 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments
TEEN ANIME CLUB Come and watch Ouran High School Host Club. There will also be a fun TEA PARTY! Wednesday April 13th. 4:30pm, Community Room. For ages 12-18. YOUNG LEAGUE OF WRITERS How can you incorporate HUMOR and COMEDY into your writing? Discuss with others at...
by Amy Westmoreland | March 8, 2022 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments
Art Deco is a term used for a specific style of design that was popular in the 1920's. Create your own work of art using Art Deco as inspiration. Materials needed: Mat board Template Two tones of duct tape (to create contrast) Clear tape (to tape on template) Exacto...
by Amy Westmoreland | January 24, 2022 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments
Use your imagination to make art with tea stains. Materials needed: Watercolor paper Two black tea bags Heated water (to steep the tea bags) Piece of cardboard (to prevent bleeding and staining under the paper) Spoon or brush
by Amy Westmoreland | November 18, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments
Make some fun word art! This could be your name, an activity you love, a favorite book, a place you love to visit... you decide! Just be sure it will fit before you begin. Materials needed: Mat board (or other material sturdy enough) Thumbtacks Pencil Hot glue...
by Amy Westmoreland | November 1, 2021 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Parties, Teen Zone, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments
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. TEEN ACTION COUNCIL Meet with other teens to discuss the activities that the library has. Wednesday November 3rd from...
by Amy Westmoreland | October 12, 2021 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Parties, Teen Zone, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments
TEEN ANIME CLUB It's Halloween month so we're doing an Anime Cosplay! Dress up in a cosplay, watch some Anime, and enjoy treats with our Anime Club! Wednesday, October 13th, from 4:30-5:30pm in the Community Room. For ages 12-18. Masks encouraged but not required....
by Amy Westmoreland | October 7, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments
"Hello, gourd-geous!" First Teen Craft for October will be a Zen Doodle Pumpkin. Make your own Zen design on a foam pumpkin to get you in the Halloween mood. Materials needed: Foam pumpkin Tea light Push pin Sharpie
by Amy Westmoreland | September 28, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments
Make a cool hanging notepad for your locker or room by gathering these materials and following our video instructions. Materials needed: Two ribbons Piece of decorative paper Two popsicle sticks Thread Binder clip Metal folder bracketRoll of paper (we provided you...
by Patty Abel | Jul 2, 2019 | Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM |
Kid and Tween Crafts
Thursday’s at 2:30 pm in the Community Room
July 11th: Star Perler Beads
July 18th: Planets, Stars, and Constellations
July 25th: Alien Invasion
Wednesday, July 31 at 3:00 PM: Summer STEM from your Library at Harry Potter’s Birthday Party
Both the Kids (ages 6 to 8) and the Tweens (ages 9 to 11) are welcome to attend!
All supplies are provided by the library.
by Rebekka Hanson | Jul 24, 2018 | Kid STEAM, Tween STEAM |
Join us on Tuesday, July 31, at 2:00 pm
in the Community Room
for Crafts / Games / Treats
to celebrate the birthday of everyone’s favorite wizard
HARRY POTTER!
(for kids ages 6 to 11).
MUGGLES ARE WELCOME, TOO!
by Patty Abel | Dec 18, 2017 | Blog, Kid STEAM, Tween STEAM |
Kids and Tween Crafts
The Second and Fourth Thursday at 4:00 pm in the Community Room
We have got some more Harry Potter Crafts for the month of January!
January 11th: Hogsmeade Graham Cracker Houses Food Art
January 25th: Pick-a-Patronus Chalk Art
Both the Kids (ages 6 to 8) and the Tweens (ages 9 to 11) are welcome to attend!
All supplies are provided by the library.
by Patty Abel | Dec 18, 2017 | Blog, Teen Crafts |
Teen Crafts
Every Other Thursday at 4:00 pm in the Community Room
We’ve got some more great Harry Potter Crafts for the month of January!
- January 4: Diagon Ally & Hogsmeade Graham Cracker Houses
- January 18: Newt Scamander’s Bowtruckles
All supplies are provided – these are free events for teens ages 12 to 17.
by Patty Abel | Nov 27, 2017 | Blog, Teen Zone |
Thursday, December 7th
4:00 PM
in the community room
We will be making a Mini-Harry Potter Painted Canvas
All supplies provided
For teens 12-17
by Patty Abel | Nov 2, 2017 | Kid STEAM, Tween STEAM |
Kids and Tween Craft
November 9th, Thursday at 4:00 pm in the Community Room
A Harry Potter Journal-Calendar for 2018
Both the Kids (ages 6 to 8) and the Tweens (ages 9 to 11) are welcome to attend!
All supplies are provided by the library.
No Craft on November 23rd. We will be closed for Thanksgiving.
