• Read a 2022 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.
• Recycle some old clothing.
• Read a book about the ocean.
• Reduce your carbon footprint (use only reusable items this week).
• Create something using recycled materials (Junk Art).
• Clean a room in your house with everyday items that don’t harm the planet (like lemons or vinegar).
• Eat some sort of seafood (goldfish crackers don’t count).
• Visit an Aquarium.

• Read a 2022 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.
• Use Pirate Catch phrases throughout the day or order at a fast food place like a pirate.
• Learn how to tie some sailor knots.
• Read a book about an explorer or someone who spent a majority of time on the ocean.
• Learn a Sea Shanty and sing it with your friends.
• Have a water fight.
• Plan a “musical” voyage aka. Travel playlist.
• Watch a film or show you haven’t before seen that has a character sailing the ocean.

• Read a 2022 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 catching first chapter to a novel and submit it to the Teen Writer’s Contest by 7/23/2022.
• Start a collection of something valuable to you.
• Keep an “explorer log” or journal of all your activities for 1 week.
• Make a map.
• Stargaze from on the roof, or pull your mattress out into the yard.
• Go to a thrift store or garage sale and find something oddly fabulous for your wardrobe or room.
• Act like a tourist and visit the top attractions in your town.

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. 

• Participants must be ages 12 – 18 to enter
• Open to Madison Library District residents only
• 500-3,000 word limit
• Limit 1 chapter per person
• 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: First Chapter Teen Writers Contest.
• Please include your name, age, and phone number in the email.

Deadline:

All entries must be received by Saturday, July 23rd, 2022.
Winners will be announced on Friday, July 29th, 2022 via Facebook, Instagram and email.

Prizes:

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

All three winners will receive publication online at www.madisonlib.org and an award certificate.

For more information please email Gina Miller.

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 first LEGO club!

DATES:

• June 21
• July 19

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 7: Perler Beads Activity

• We will be doing an ocean design with perler beads that can be attached to a keychain or possibly earrings.

July 14: Tie-Dye Shirts

• Since Tie-dye was a pretty big thing in the 1970’s we thought it would be fun to do some tie-dying as well.

July 21: Seashell Mosaic

• We will be creating a mosaic out of an assortment of seashells.

JULY 28: Blacklight Painting: Deep Sea

• We will be doing blacklight painting, which is acrylic paints mixed with a ratio of laundry soap making it have a neon vibe under the blacklight. It looks super cool and will be a lot of fun to do.

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, June 1, at 4:00 pm
• Wednesday, July 6, 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, June 15 at 4:00 pm: With Sian Bessey! Writing a Good First Chapter

Local Author Sian Bessey will be coming to give advice on how to write a good first chapter that will capture editors and readers attention.

Wednesday, July 20, at 4:00 pm: Book Spine Poetry

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, June 22, at 4:40 pm: Bento Boxes and Manga

Wednesday, July 13, at 4:00 pm: Howl’s Moving Castle

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.

DATES:

• Monday, June 13, at 4:30 pm
• Monday, July 11, at 4:30 pm
• Monday, July 18, at 4:30 pm
• Monday, July 22, at 4:30 pm

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!