November Teen Crafts–More Harry Potter Fun!

November Teen Crafts–More Harry Potter Fun!

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 November!

  • November 2:  Honeydukes Chocolate Frog Boxes
  • November 16:  Harry Potter Book Cover Ornaments 

All supplies are provided – these are free events for teens ages 12 to 17.

Teen Read Week 2017!

Teen Read Week 2017!

Teen read week is October 8-14.

This National event is held every year to encourage teens to become regular readers and to use their local libraries.  The theme this year is “Unleash Your Story.”  This theme comes from YALSA, Young Adult Library Service Association.  It first started in 1998 and is held every October.  Please join us for a Teen Read Week Party.

  • Harry Potter Party
  • October 13th, 7 pm – 9 pm
  • Teens 12-17
  • Madison Library District Community Room
October Teen Crafts – Harry Potter Fun!

October Teen Crafts – Harry Potter Fun!

Teen Crafts

Every Other Thursday at 4:00 pm in the Community Room

We’ve got more great Harry Potter Crafts for the month of October!

  • October 5: Monster Book of Monsters Tin
  • October 19: Mini Potion Bottles and Hogwarts House Friendship Bracelets

All supplies are provided – these are free events for teens ages 12 to 17.

Teen Crafts for September! Hurrah for Hogwarts!

Teen Crafts for September! Hurrah for Hogwarts!

Teen Crafts

Every Other Thursday at 4:00 pm in the Community Room

September is going to have some really fun Teen Crafts!

  • September 7: Olivander’s Magic Wands and Golden Snitches 
  • September 21: Hogwarts House Spellbooks and Writing Quills

All supplies are provided – these are free events for teens ages 12 to 17.

Be Part of the Teen Action Council!

Be Part of the Teen Action Council!

Hey teens ages 12-17!

Do you need leadership & service opportunities for college applications, like to be involved, or just love to read?

Then join the Madison Library District Teen Action Council! We meet once a month to plan activities and events for local teens.

Membership is limited- so APPLY TODAY. 

Teen Crafts for July!

Teen Crafts for July!

Teen Crafts

Every Thursday at 4:00 pm throughout Summer Reading

  • July 6 – Perler Bead World (pictured above)
  • July 13 – Popsicle Stick Ferris Wheels
  • July 20 – Bottle Sand Art
  • July 27 – Sail Boats

For teens ages 12 through 17; all supplies provided!

Perler Bead World
Bottle Sand Art
Bottle Sand Art
All-Day Saturday Day O’ Fun!

All-Day Saturday Day O’ Fun!

Saturday, June 24th, will be a great day to come to the library for some fun demos and information. All activities will either meet in the Community Room or be held there.  Here is the schedule:

  • 9:00 am – Outdoor Sketching
  • 11:00 am – Towel Origami (bring your own towel and washcloth)
  • 1:00 pm – Fly Tying Demonstration
  • 2:00 pm – Movie Making Tips with Dean Lake

All activities are available for teens and adults (ages 12 and older); the towel origami can also be enjoyed by tweens through adults (ages 9 and older).

Service Projects for the Summer!

Service Projects for the Summer!

ATTENTION: KNITTERS, CROCHETERS, AND THOSE WHO LOVE TO READ OUT LOUD

You can build a better world this summer by participating in one of the library’s service projects.  To get involved, come to one of the introductory sessions in our Community Room.  We’ll give you all the details then:

STITCHERS (for teens and adults ONLY – ages 12-Adults):

  • Friday, June 9th, at 11:00 am
  • Monday, June 12th, at 3:00 pm
  • Thursday, June 15th, at 8:00 pm

READERS (for tweens, teens, and adults – ages 9-Adult):

  • Friday, June 9th, at 11:30 am
  • Monday, June 12th, at 3:30 pm
  • Thursday, June 15th, at 8:30 pm