by Mary Kirkpatrick | Sep 1, 2023 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Parties, Teen Zone, Upcoming Events |
Hauntings – Library Teen Virtual Convention
Teens are invited to join the annual Library Teen Virtual Convention! Inspired by all our favorite ghost stories, spooky folklore, and mysterious cryptids, this year’s theme is HAUNTINGS! The Convention is hosted on Discord and will run from Sept. 4 to Oct. 27. This year we’re pleased to have panels from guest experts on topics like AI Art and Ethics, game design, and careers in STEM, as well as a variety of games and challenges and daily art, writing, and conversation prompts. Teens ages 13-18 should join the Madison Library District Teen Server to be invited. View more details about the convention and Discord on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUCHIiIutMM
Have a say in what goes on at the Library for teens! Ages 12-18 are welcome to join us Wednesday, Sept. 6 at 4 PM in the Community Room to voice their input.
We’ve got crafts for teens (ages 12-18) at the Library! Join us Thursdays this month in the Community Room from 4:30-5:30 PM. Teens will be using perler beads to create cryptid creations on Sept. 7! For Sept. 21, teens will need to bring a pair of shoes that require laces so that they can learn new and unique ways that they can tie their shoes, changing their everyday shoes into their own unique pieces of art! The library will provide laces.
Calling all teen adventurers ages 12-18! Join our party and learn to play Dungeons & Dragons! We will meet in the Community Room Fridays, Sept. 8 & 22 from 3:30-5:30 PM. Please join the Library Teen Discord. More information is posted there about how to prepare beforehand. You can also visit the Teen Zone on our website for details.
Learn the art of chess and other games with the master of fun and strategy, Nick Allison. Tweens and teens ages 9-18 are welcome to join Mondays, Sept. 11, 18, & 25 from 4:30-5:30 PM in the Community Room. Game supplies will be provided.
Do you love LEGOs? Join other kids who love the ever popular bricks at Madison Library District’s LEGO Club! We will meet in the Community Room on Tuesday, Sept. 12 from 4-5 PM. For kids ages 6-11 with an accompanying adult & teens ages 12-18.
Would you like to meet TWO best selling authors and learn how to set up a story’s beginning, middle, and end? Now entering the Young League of Writers’ stage… Sian Ann Bessey AND Traci Hunter Abramson! Both of these authors are experts at storytelling and creating incredible plots that keep readers on the edge of their seats! We will meet to share what we’ve all been working on and talk with both of them about what makes writing great. Ages 12-18 are welcome to join us 4-5:30 PM in the Community Room on Wednesday, Sept. 13.
Teen Anime Club is for everyone ages 12-18! Thursday, Sept. 14 we will be watching Komi Can’t Communicate. No charge, no registration, just meet at 4:30 PM in the Community Room.
Have you ever wanted to make treacle tart from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone? Or how about the scones from The Inheritance Games? Or maybe you would like to try the mallowmelt from Keeper of the Lost Cities. Then join us for our teen Cook with a Book fall kick-off event at the “Reading Rabbit Grill” (Community Room). We will pick the books to cook in the next year while snacking on yummy treats. Ages 12-18 are invited Wednesday, Sept. 27 from 4:30-5:30 PM.
Free Family Films for all ages! Fridays at 3:30 PM in the Community Room! Sept. 1 is Fly Away Home (PG) and Sept. 15 is The Fox and the Hound (G). Children under 12 must be accompanied by someone 14 or older. Parents, please prescreen films to determine if it is appropriate for your child.
The Library will be closed Monday, Sept. 4, 2023 for Labor Day. No items are due but the book drop will remain open. Thank you!
The Library will be closed Thursday Sept. 28th through Saturday the 30th for Staff Development and Building Maintenance. No items are due. Thank you!
Sign up now to take part in the Library’s October 16 Open Recital! All instruments, ages, and skill levels are invited to share their artistic abilities with our community. We look forward to hearing you perform!
by Mary Kirkpatrick | 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...
by Mary Kirkpatrick | September 1, 2023 | Blog, Book Babies, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Story Time, Toddler Time, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments
Story TimeJoin Miss Gina, Grace, and Marybeth for Preschool Story Time, Toddler Time, and Book Babies! For September, we will have fun with the letter F and farm animals! Preschool Story Time is for ages 2-5 and meets Tuesdays at 10:30 AM and 6:30 PM or Wednesdays at...
by Mary Kirkpatrick | September 1, 2023 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Parties, Teen Zone, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments
Hauntings - Library Teen Virtual ConventionTeens are invited to join the annual Library Teen Virtual Convention! Inspired by all our favorite ghost stories, spooky folklore, and mysterious cryptids, this year's theme is HAUNTINGS! The Convention is hosted on Discord...
by Mary Kirkpatrick | 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...
by Mary Kirkpatrick | July 1, 2023 | Blog, Book Babies, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Story Time, Toddler Time, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments
CHESS AND GAME CLUB Learn the art of chess and other games from the master of fun and strategy, Nick Allison. Game supplies will be provided. Every Monday from 4:30-5:30 P.M. in the Community Room For ages 9-184TH OF JULY CLOSURE The Library will be closed Tuesday,...
by Mary Kirkpatrick | 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...
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...
Let’s make something amazing together
by Amy Westmoreland | Mar 8, 2022 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone |
TEEN CRAFT: Art Deco Duct Tape Art
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 knife
- Tweezers
Teen Crafts are now being held IN-PERSON, every first and third Thursday of the month at 4:30pm in the Community Room. There may be some craft kits at the Front Circulation Desk, but not guaranteed.
by Mary Kirkpatrick | September 1, 2023 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Parties, Teen Zone, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments
Hauntings - Library Teen Virtual ConventionTeens are invited to join the annual Library Teen Virtual Convention! Inspired by all our favorite ghost stories, spooky folklore, and mysterious cryptids, this year's theme is HAUNTINGS! The Convention is hosted on Discord...
by Mary Kirkpatrick | June 1, 2023 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Parties, Teen Zone | 0 Comments
TEEN ACTION COUNCIL Teen Action Council gathers to discuss plans and come up with ways for the library to help teens. Have a say in what happens at your library! June 7, 2023 at 4 P.M. in the Community Room. For ages 12-18. TEEN SUMMER READING KICKOFF PARTY Trivia,...
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 Lauren Abbott | Sep 10, 2020 | Blog, Teen Zone, Upcoming Events |
Our teen Take n’ Go crafts become available for pickup at the Youth Reference Desk starting Thursday September 17th. Teens will make yarn key chains and bracelets, and learn the basics of coding with a fun game.
by Mary Kirkpatrick | September 1, 2023 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Parties, Teen Zone, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments
Hauntings - Library Teen Virtual ConventionTeens are invited to join the annual Library Teen Virtual Convention! Inspired by all our favorite ghost stories, spooky folklore, and mysterious cryptids, this year's theme is HAUNTINGS! The Convention is hosted on Discord...
by Abby Reeser | August 21, 2023 | 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, October 16, at 6:30 pm in the Community Room. If you would like to participate, please fill out the following...
by Mary Kirkpatrick | July 31, 2023 | Blog, Teen Zone | 0 Comments
BFF's 2 WFF's Winners Congratulations to the winners of our BFF's 2 WFF's Teen Writers Contest! James and Joshua Mann, Eliza Jane Beard and Marie Tonks, and Victoria and Gabriel Ribeiro! You can read their submissions below. Thank you to all those who entered!...
by Mary Kirkpatrick | June 1, 2023 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Parties, Teen Zone | 0 Comments
TEEN ACTION COUNCIL Teen Action Council gathers to discuss plans and come up with ways for the library to help teens. Have a say in what happens at your library! June 7, 2023 at 4 P.M. in the Community Room. For ages 12-18. TEEN SUMMER READING KICKOFF PARTY Trivia,...
by Rebekka Hanson | May 12, 2023 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene | 0 Comments
Madison County Elections For Madison Library District Board of Trustees Our two candidates are Peggy Edwards and Dave Reeser Please read about their platforms on their websites: Peggy Edwards: https://peggyforlibraryboard.com/Dave...
by Rebekka Hanson | April 5, 2023 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene | 0 Comments
Due to staffing shortages, we will be temporarily reducing our hours of operation starting Thursday, April 13 Our new hours will be: Monday: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm Tuesday - Wednesday: 9:00 am – 8:00 pm Thursday: 11:00 am – 8:00 pm Friday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm...
by Abby Reeser | October 31, 2022 | Blog, Teen Zone | 0 Comments
TEEN ACTION COUNCIL Teen Action Council gathers to discuss plans, and come up with ways for the library to help teens. Have a say in what happens at your library! Wednesday, November 2nd, 4:00 pmin the Community Room. For ages 12-18.YOUNG LEAGUE OF WRITERS - NaNoWriMo...
by Abby Reeser | October 16, 2022 | Blog, Teen Zone | 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+TEEN...
by Rebekka Hanson | Jul 24, 2020 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone |
Build a glow-in-the-dark pony bead dreamcatcher! You will need:
- 5 ft plastic string
- 6 red beads
- 12 orange beads
- 24 yellow beads
- 36 green beads
- 24 clear beads
- 48 purple beads
by Mary Kirkpatrick | September 1, 2023 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Parties, Teen Zone, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments
Hauntings - Library Teen Virtual ConventionTeens are invited to join the annual Library Teen Virtual Convention! Inspired by all our favorite ghost stories, spooky folklore, and mysterious cryptids, this year's theme is HAUNTINGS! The Convention is hosted on Discord...
by Mary Kirkpatrick | June 1, 2023 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Parties, Teen Zone | 0 Comments
TEEN ACTION COUNCIL Teen Action Council gathers to discuss plans and come up with ways for the library to help teens. Have a say in what happens at your library! June 7, 2023 at 4 P.M. in the Community Room. For ages 12-18. TEEN SUMMER READING KICKOFF PARTY Trivia,...
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 Lauren Abbott | Jul 2, 2020 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone |
Make these incredible dragon eggs! You will need:
- 150-200 thumb tacks
- styrofoam egg
- desired color(s) of fingernail polish
by Mary Kirkpatrick | September 1, 2023 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Parties, Teen Zone, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments
Hauntings - Library Teen Virtual ConventionTeens are invited to join the annual Library Teen Virtual Convention! Inspired by all our favorite ghost stories, spooky folklore, and mysterious cryptids, this year's theme is HAUNTINGS! The Convention is hosted on Discord...
by Mary Kirkpatrick | June 1, 2023 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Parties, Teen Zone | 0 Comments
TEEN ACTION COUNCIL Teen Action Council gathers to discuss plans and come up with ways for the library to help teens. Have a say in what happens at your library! June 7, 2023 at 4 P.M. in the Community Room. For ages 12-18. TEEN SUMMER READING KICKOFF PARTY Trivia,...
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 Patty Abel | Mar 22, 2019 | Teen Zone |
We have LOTS of fun things planned for the teens in April! Here’s a breakdown of all the great things you’ll want to do:
TEEN ACTION COUNCIL: Monday, April 1 at 4:00 to 4:45 pm
TEEN CRAFT: Thursday, April 4 at 4:00 pm – Come learn how to do Book Art!
YOUNG LEAGUE OF WRITERS: Monday April 8 at 4:00 pm – “Creating characters your readers will adore and despise”
TEEN PARTY: April 12 at 7:00 to 9:00 pm National Library Week Teen Party- “Libraries are EGGs-traordinaryl!” 
TEEN ACTION COUNCIL: Monday, April 15 at 4:00 to 4:45 pm
TEEN CRAFT: Thursday, April 18 at 4:00 pm – Come and make a Fairy Lantern Jar.
TEEN BOOK CLUB: Monday, April 22 at 5:00 – 6:oo pm Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie “Mystery dinner and discussion before going to see the production of Murder on the Orient Express @ Madison High School” *Participants need to sign up on clipboard at the circulation desk & provide own transportation to MHS.*
We hope to see you there!
All teen activities and events are for those ages 12 to 17, All craft supplies are provided. All you need to bring is yourself and maybe a friend!
by Patty Abel | Feb 27, 2019 | Teen Crafts, Teen Zone |
We have LOTS of fun things planned for the teens in March! Here’s a breakdown of all the great things you’ll want to do:
TEEN ACTION COUNCIL: Monday, March 4 at 3:30 to 4:15 pm
TEEN CRAFT: Thursday, March 7 at 4:00 pm – Join us to make some cool LED Cuff Bracelets!
TEEN TECH PARTY: Friday, March 8 at 7:00 to 9:00 pm – “Putting it all together!” 3D Pens! Robot races! Circuits! Snacks and more! Bring a remote control with you to program the robots…
TEEN BOOK CLUB: Monday, March 11 at 4:00 – “Once upon a time… I found a retold fairy tale.” Find a “retold” fairy tale, read it and the original tale, then join us for all things FANTASY where you can share your fairy tale adventure with everyone else!
TEEN CRAFT: Thursday, March 21 at 4:00 pm – Come and learn how to do NOTAN art work.
YOUNG LEAGUE OF WRITERS: Monday March 24 at 4:00 pm – “Writing to an Editor’s Specifications”
We hope to see you there!
All teen activities and events are for those ages 12 to 17, All craft supplies are provided. All you need to bring is yourself and maybe a friend!
