• Read a YALSA or Madison Choice Award Book.
• Sign-up for the MLD Teen Discord Channel & introduce yourself. Or make a comment on one of the channels if you are already on the server.
• Participate in a teen library event.
• Make a friendship bracelet for someone else.
• Read a book about friendship.
• Participate in a community or church service event.
• Write a note or send a letter to someone who needs cheering up.
• Do a chore or job for someone else without pay.
• Visit a local business and write a positive review online.
• Find out when your city council meets and attend a meeting.

• Read a YALSA or Madison Choice Award Book.
• Sign-up for the MLD Teen Discord Channel & introduce yourself. Or make a comment on one of the channels if you are already on the server.
• Participate in a teen library event.
• Capture three acts of kindness with a camera.
• Read a book written by or about someone from a different country or culture.
• Make a food from a different culture.
• Compliment or say something kind on social media.
• Have a water fight.
• Learn two phrases that you use often in a different language.
• Watch a film or show in a different language with subtitles.

• Read a YALSA or Madison Choice Award Book.
• Sign-up for the MLD Teen Discord Channel & introduce yourself. Or make a comment on one of the channels if you are already on the server.
• Participate in a teen library event.
• Write a short story with another person and submit it to the Teen Writer’s Contest by Monday, July 24, 2023.
• Participate in neighborhood “night games.”
• Show good sportsmanship while participating in a competitive sport.
• Read a book with a child.
• Attend the library’s International Block Party on Saturday, July 8, 2023.
• Participate in a yard cleanup.
• Learn a new board game with your family or friends (you can do this at the library on Mondays at 4:30 pm).

Dungeons and Dragons for teens at the Madison Library District! In this classic role-playing game, you create your character, choose how they interact with the story, and use dice to decide the outcomes of your actions.

This event is open to all teens (ages 12 to 18). Both beginners and experienced players are welcome. 

The game will consist of one, 1 to 2 hour session for first level characters. Experienced players may use their own character if they wish, but pre-made characters will also be available. All characters should be made using only the resources available in the core 5th Edition player’s handbook. As an added bonus, players will be able to gain perks for their characters by reading!

If you are interested in a grand adventure, want to meet new and old friends, and have epic fun, register by clicking the button below. 

Do you and your friend love to write? Try writing a story together and perhaps you will become WFF’s… writing friends forever. Write a story about this year’s Summer Reading theme, “All Together Now,” for a chance win awesome prizes. Submit your short story to the Madison Library District “BFF 2 WFF” Teen Writer’s contest and see how your “collab” writing stacks up against other teens your age.

• Paired Participants must be ages 12 – 18 to enter.
• Open to Madison Library District residents only.
• 4,000 word limit.
• Limit 1 short story per paired authors.
• No photos or illustrations.
• Work must be original, not previously published, and titled.
• Submissions that are deemed inappropriate, culturally inaccurate, or possess negative stereotypical characterization will be disqualified.

How to Submit:

• Email your original work as an attachment to Gina Miller. This is the ONLY way to submit your work!
• Subject line must say: BFF 2 WFF Teen Writers Contest.
• Please include both author’s names, ages, and phone numbers in the email.

Deadline:

All entries must be received by Monday, July 24th, 2023.
Winners will be announced on Friday, July 28th, 2023, at the Teen Summer Reading Final Party.

Prizes:

ALL participants will recieve a prize!

First prize – $30 Amazon gift card for each paired author.
Second prize – $20 Amazon gift card for each paired author.
Third prize – Fat Cats date pack for each paired author.

For more information please email Gina Miller.

For a sneak peak into the judging criteria and cool tips on collaborative writing, come to Young League of Writers on Wednesday, June 14th @ 4:00 p.m. and meet with published author and experienced collaborator, Sian Ann Bessey! 

For Kids ages 6 – 8, Tweens ages 9 – 11, and Teens ages 12 – 18. Anyone under the age of 12 needs to be accompanyied by an adult.

Do you love Legos? Join other kids who love the ever popular bricks at Madison Library District’s amazing LEGO club!

For Tweens ages 9 – 11, and Teens ages 12 – 18. 

Learn the art of Chess and other games with the master of fun and strategy, Nick Allison!

Games and supplies will be provided.

July 6: Clay Figurine Making and Baking

• Make a clay figurine for our D&D activities. You can make your character or simply make something that you would like to have as a figurine.

July 13: Magazine Beads

• Learn how to make beads out of magazine cutouts.

July 20: Dot Painting

• Make a masterpiece by solely using dots.

July 27: Macramé Keychains

• We will make keychains or backpack buddies using the art of macramé tying.

EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND OUR CONTROL

Come out and gaze at the stars!  We’ll have our big telescope set up, and Cathy Stanton, former Star Ranger, will be there to take you on a guided tour through the universe.

Don’t miss it!

Meeting Dates:

• Wednesday, July 5, at 4:00 pm

The Madison Library District Teen Action Council will meet regularly to provide input for teen events and programs, give feedback about YA materials purchases, and provide suggestions for improvements for other aspects of the Library as it relates to teens. In the event that the Madison Library District Teen Action Council is chosen as one of the nominee groups for the YALSA Teen Top Ten, providing book reviews and nominations for the award would also be required.

Would you like to share your writing with other teens your age or just make new friends? Join the Young League of Writers for ages 12-18. We will meet for an hour to share what we’ve all been working on and talk about what makes writing great. 

Wednesday, July 12, at 4:00 pm: Putting it All Together!

For this activity, we will talk about how to make sure your manuscript is ready for submission to an editor or a writer’s contest. Hint, hint!

Teens ages 12-18 gather together to watch anime favorites, chat about manga, play Japanese card games, sketch your own manga portraits (markers and paper provided), and munch on yummy snacks!

Wednesday, July 26, at 4:30 pm: One Piece

• For this activity, we will watch One Piece. We’ll also have a food eating contest like in the show!

For tweens and teens ages 9-18.  Learn the art of Chess and other games with the master of fun and strategy, Nick Alison. 
Game supplies will be provided.

Teens gather to learn life skills that will prepare them for when they move out and are living on their own.

• Wednesday, June 29: As this is the kick-off starting program, we will be playing bingo to see how prepared you are for your adult life!
• Wednesday, July 27: Today we will learn “Bare Essential” Cooking using a kit provided for us by the Idaho Commission for Libraries.  We’ll learn how to cook easy recipes. For exampl, how to cook creatively in a dorm room (ironed grilled cheese, anyone?).

For Teens and Tweens ages 9 – 18.

We wanted to do something a little different then usual and do an outside mancala game using squishy balls, buckets with water, and running around. It should be a lot of fun!