*Christmas Extravaganza*
Hop aboard the Polar Express with the conductor
for a visit with Santa
Monday December 4th
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
At the Madison Library District
***Don’t forget to wear your PJ’s and Slippers ***
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Fun Crafts
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Stories
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Face Painting
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Yummy Treats
Santa will begin visits at 4:30 PM
Fun for the whole family!
November Teen Writing Contest
Hey there teen writers!
Do you have a great imagination and love to tell a riveting story?
Are you dying to have your writing noticed by others?
Or do you have a feather quill that’s aching to be used?
Then…
Write a story for the Madison Library District Teen Writing Contest based on Van Gogh’s Starry Night art piece.
Submissions should be: 1,000-2,000 words
Typewritten copy submitted on or before
November 28, 2017
To the Madison Library District Circulation Desk
OR
Email to Gina, the Teen Librarian
Prizes will be awarded to winners!
For Teens 12-17
An Evening of Quiet Creativity
Thursday, November 2, from 6:00 – 9:00 pm
in the Community Room
Escape the outside chaos and focus on your creative project. Write your novel, dust off your drawing pad, whatever your project, zone in on it tonight.
For teens and adults, ages 12 and up!
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.
Teens Top Ten Winners for 2017 Have Been Announced
Yalsa has just announced the Teens’ Top Ten Winners for this year. Watch the video below to see if your favorite book won!
A full list of the winners can be found at the YALSA Teens’ Top Ten website.
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!
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
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.