Tween Scene
For Those Ages 9 to 11
We have a variety of regular events that happen every month. We also host contests, parties and other special activities throughout the year. Scroll down for more resources just for our tween patrons.
All Events
in the Community Room
We have how-to videos from previous crafts on our YouTube channel.
Our Madison Library YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoNNivDJ_0aeQsKNbqRFrkA
Our Madison Library Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Madisonlib.org/
instructions for all activites are given in the first 30 minutes of the program.
if you are more than 30 minutes late,
you're welcome to participate,
but you'll have to figure out the activity
on your own.
Rubik's, Chess, and Game Club
Mondays at 4:00 pm
Kid and Tween STEM
Tuesdays at 4:00 pm
Great Reads for Girls Book Club
Second Thursday at 6:30 pm
Books For Boys Book Club
Second Thursday at 6:30 pm
Junior Armchair Traveler Challenge
Excavation Intern Edition
Tween Collections
Books, Graphic Novels, Speedy Reader Kits and More!
Don't Forget Our Free
Family Friendly Films
Fridays at 3:30 pm in the Community Room
- September 18: The Sheep Detectives (PG)
- October 16: Toy Story 5 (PG)
- November 13: Moana (2026) (PG)
Parents, please pre-screen movies for appropriateness for your family.
Children under 12 MUST be accompanied by someone age 14 or older.
Activities & Events Blog
Get details for all our events. Join us for friendship and fun!
September 2026 Programs for Kids ‘n’ Tweens
Story Time, Toddler Time, & Book Babies This September, our littlest patrons are exploring the letter "C" and rumbling through the construction zone, with sessions for every age and stage: Storytime & After Dinner Storytime (ages 3–5, with adult) — Tuesdays &...
July 2026 Events for Kids ‘n’ Tweens
Summer Reading 2026: Unearth a Story Summer Reading 2026 is here! This summer, we're Unearthing a Story, and we want you to dig in with us. From Monday, June 8 through Saturday, August 1, read your way to awesome prizes. Sign-ups start June 8th — online with Beanstack...
June 2026 Events for Kids ‘n’ Tweens
Flood 50 STEM Take Home Kits Stop by the Circulation Desk June 1–6 to pick up a free guided activity booklet and STEM supplies kit designed for kids ages 6-11 and their families (limit one per family). Activities explore the science and history of the Teton Dam Flood...
Kid ‘n’ Tween Programs April 2026
Story Time and Early Literacy Join us this April for Early Literacy Programs! Toddler Time (Ages 1–3, walking toddlers & grown-ups) Mondays and Tuesdays at 9:30 AM in the Community Room.* Enjoy songs, stories, and tactile activities as we explore Fun with Favorites!...
Kids ‘n’ Tween Activities March 2026
Story Time and Early Literacy Join us this March for Early Literacy Programs! Toddler Time (Ages 1-3, walking toddlers & grown-ups) - Mondays and Tuesdays at 9:30 AM in the Community Room. Enjoy songs, stories, and tactile activities as we explore FOOD! Book Babies...
Kid ‘n’ Tween Activities February 2026
Story Time and Early Literacy Join us this February for Early Literacy Programs as we explore a snowy theme! Toddler Time (Ages 1-3, walking toddlers & grown-ups) - Mondays and Tuesdays at 9:30 AM in the Community Room. Enjoy songs, stories, and sensory building...
January 2026 Programs for Kids ‘n’ Tweens
Story Time and Early Literacy Join us for stories, songs, and fun all month long as we explore the letter D! We'll groove with Dance, learn from Service Dogs, try on costumes for Dress Up, and finish with something brand new just for you! Story Time is on Tuesdays and...
Find all our posts for STEAM Activities
Tween Events
September 2026 |
||||||
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1
|
2
|
3
|
4
|
5
|
||
|
6
|
7
|
8
|
9
|
10
|
11
|
12
|
|
13
|
14
|
15
|
16
|
17
|
18
|
19
|
|
20
|
21
|
22
|
23
|
24
|
25
|
26
|
|
27
|
28
|
29
|
30
|
|||
Subscribe to Our Events Newsletter
Our events newsletters are sent out several times a month and are targeted for different audiences. If you sign up for the General Newsletter, you'll get our full list of what's happening each week. The individual newsletters will only tell you what's happening with that particular program, so you won't receive emails you don't need. You may unsubscribe at any time.
Kid and Tween STEAM
Tuesdays at 4:00 pm
Starting september 8
For Kids ages 6 – 8 & Tweens ages 9 – 11 and their accompanying adult. Come to the library and participate in an activity that’s about science, technology, engineering, or math! Our STEAM Activities take place in the Community Room.
Head over to our Kids and Tweens STEAM Activity page for video instructions of past activities.
STEAM CRAFTING FOR September:
- September 8: LEGOs + paper = PERFECTION!
- September 15: IPTV PBS Kids Activity with Cheryl Kimber
- September 22: LEGOs! Hurricane Houses
- September 29: Edible Earth Layers
Great Reads for Girls Book Club
Thursday, September 10, at 6:30 pm
Calling all young adventurers ages 8-11 and your side-kick adult!
Join the Great Read Reads for Girls Book Club, where we dive into exciting stories, get creative with hands-on projects, and satisfy your taste buds with delicious treats. Every month, we'll explore a new world through a thrilling book, chat about our favorite parts, and bring the story to life with an awesome craft or STEM project!
Book club reading copies will be available for checkout from the circulation desk about a month prior to the meeting. There is a limit of one copy per household.
For September:
Join us for our Kick-Off Party!
We'll be meeting with the Books for Boys Book Club where we will "meet" the books we're reading this year, create a cool reading buddy book bag and book pin banner, enjoy a snack, and make new friends!
We hope to see you there!
For girls and boys ages 8 to 11 and their accompanying adult.
Books For Boys Book Club
Thursday, September 10, at 6:30 pm
Calling all young adventurers ages 8-11 and your side-kick adult!
Join the Books for Boys Book Club, where we dive into exciting stories, get creative with hands-on projects, and satisfy your taste buds with delicious treats. Every month, we'll explore a new world through a thrilling book, chat about our favorite parts, and bring the story to life with an awesome craft or STEM project!
Book club reading copies will be available for checkout from the circulation desk about a month prior to the meeting. There is a limit of one copy per household.
For September:
Join us for our Kick-Off Party!
We'll be meeting with the Great Reads for Girls Book Club where we will "meet" the books we're reading this year, create a cool reading buddy book bag and book pin banner, enjoy a snack, and make new friends!
We hope to see you there!
For girls and boys ages 8 to 11 and their accompanying adult.
Rubik's, Chess, and Game Club
Mondays, September 14, 21, & 28, at 4:00 pm
Grab a gaming friend and unplug at Chess, Game, and... Cubing Club! It's the perfect place to hang out, meet new people, and play some awesome games like Chess, Mafia, Monopoly Deal, and... RUBIK'S CUBES! No experience needed—just a desire to have fun.
Come when you can, bring a friend, and make Mondays something to look forward to!
Open to everyone ages 9 to 18.
Junior Armchair Traveler Challenge
Excavation Intern Edition
January 1 through December 30, 2026
Madison Library's Year-Long Reading Adventure
For patrons ages 10 to 14.
Read fun new books and audiobooks and win stickers and other great prizes!
Here’s how it works:
Step 1: Sign up at the Circulation Desk to get your reading log.
Step 2: Read a book that fits a task listed in one of the Inventory Log sheets. Read another. And another. You can get a sticker for each task.
Step 3: For every Log sheet completed, bring your log in to the Circulation Desk for a small prize and an entry for the grand prize final drawing at the end of the year.
Step 4: Keep reading! If you complete your Artifact Reading Journal, you'll receive a special 2026 Armchair Traveler prize in commemoration of your achievement.
Reading is the perfect way to unearth information, entertainment, and
understanding, and we are ready to dig into some great books!
GET YOUR SPADES READY, HERE WE GO!
Tween Collections
for those ages 9 to 11
Most Items Located on the West Side of the Building Close to the Circulation Desk
We have a wide variety of materials for all your learning and entertainment needs!
Having a hard time finding something? Ask a librarian!
We provide the following materials:
- FICTION – arranged alphabetically by the author's last name.
- NONFICTION - true stories and facts
- AUDIOBOOKS - books on CD
- eBOOKS and eAUDIOS – downloadable from the Libby app on your device.
- MAGAZINES
- MUSIC CDs - appropriate for children.
- DVDs & BLU-RAYs – these are located in the front lobby. Children's materials are on the east side of the displays.
- GRAPHIC NOVELS and COMICS
- KITS – we have several types of kits:
- DISCOVERY KITS – in the green bags; DKIT IVs are for the tween age, and DKIT Vs have materials for the whole family.
- AMERICAN GIRL KITS – in the blue plaid bags. This growing collection will feature all the historical dolls, as well as the Wellie Wishers and Bitty Babies.
- SPEEDY READER KITS – the entire book series in one bag; in pale blue and grey bags.
- READ-ALONG KITS – includes a book and an audiobook of the same title so you can follow along with the audio reader.
- AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE KITS – designed to teach parents and other caregivers how to read to their children who are deaf using American Sign Language and how to use strategies to make book sharing most effective.
Resources for Tweens
Homework Help
Websites and databases just for tweens! Use these to help you with homework and other research projects.
Regular Hours of Operation
- 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
- Saturday: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Sunday: CLOSED
Closures in 2026
- January 1 – New Year’s Day
- January 19 – Martin Luther King, Jr., Day
- February 16 – Presidents Day
- April 3 – Staff Development Day
- April 4 – Building Maintenance
- May 23-25 – Memorial Day
- June 19 – Juneteenth
- July 3-4 – Independence Day
- August 7-September 7 – Shelving Upgrade
- September 5-7 – Labor Day
- October 3 – Building Maintenance
- November 11 – Veterans Day
- November 25 – Closing at 5:00 pm
- November 26-28 – Thanksgiving
- December 24-26 – Christmas
- December 31 – New Year’s Eve
- January 1, 2027 – New Year’s Day
Address
73 North Center
Rexburg, Idaho 83440
We are located on Center Street, just north of Main Street, by the Historic Rexburg Tabernacle.
Contact Us
(208) 356-3461
24 Hour Phone Renewal: (208) 356-6658
askmadisonlibrary@madisonlib.org
Madison Library District
73 North Center
Rexburg, ID 83440
A public library.