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Curious Critters Storytime at Governor Taylor Nature Park

Monday, September 9, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

SPECIAL STORYTIME IN COTTAGE GROVE!!!

IN COLLABORATION WITH THE FRIENDS OF THE COTTAGE GROVE LIBRARY PROGRAMMING!

ANGELIKA EARLY LITERACY LIBRARIAN WILL BE AT 

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Online Author Talk: Capturing the Human Drama Through History with Garrett Graff

Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Age Group:
Adults
Online Author Talk:

This program takes place virtually. To register, follow this link: https://libraryc.org/mymononalibrary/upcoming

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

This program takes place virtually. To register, follow this link: https://libraryc.org/mymononalibrary/upcoming

Don’t forget to register for this incredibly moving virtual chat with New York Times bestselling author Garrett Graff!

This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Graphic Novel Book Club (ages 9-13)

Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Tweens
Graphic Novel Book Club (Ages 8-12):

NEW to Graphic Novel Book Club: PLEASE REGISTER for this series throught the calendar to attend! You will register once for the entirety of the series.Books ready at the front desk...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Municipal Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Book Club
Available
Seats Remaining: 10

NEW to Graphic Novel Book Club: PLEASE REGISTER for this series throught the calendar to attend! You will register once for the entirety of the series.

Books ready at the front desk after each meeting for checkout--if you miss a book club, just stop at the main desk for our next read!

Join us for an awesome Graphic Novel reading adventure! Each session, we will discuss a pre-selected book, enjoy a snack, and complete an activity related to our book selection!

For parents: Despite contrary belief, research has shown that Graphic Novels are incredibly beneficial to children and their literacy skills! Graphic novels often contain more advanced vocabulary than chapter books, are helpful to readers with dyslexia, and are a way to encourage reluctant readers to engage in reading.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Creating & Making Together: Book Folding Vase & Flowers

Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Creating & Making Together:

Don’t get caught up in trying to create perfection. This program is about exploring new techniques and giving ourselves time to be creative! 

Waitlist
Available
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Municipal Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Available
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Don’t get caught up in trying to create perfection. This program is about exploring new techniques and giving ourselves time to be creative! 

Using recycled books we’ll make a vase and flowers. All supplies provided! Space is limited, please register to reserve your spot. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Read With a Dog!

Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:15pm
Age Group:
Children
Open
Available
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Available
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Registration Required: Ages 5-8

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Read With a Dog!

Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 4:15pm - 4:30pm
Age Group:
Children
Closed
Available
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Available
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Registration Required: Ages 5-8

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Read With a Dog!

Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 4:30pm - 4:45pm
Age Group:
Children
Closed
Available
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Available
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Registration Required: Ages 5-8

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Read With a Dog!

Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 4:45pm - 5:00pm
Age Group:
Children
Closed
Available
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Available
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Registration Required: Ages 5-8

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Read With a Dog!

Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 5:00pm - 5:15pm
Age Group:
Children
Open
Available
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Available
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Registration Required: Ages 5-8

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Pudgy Pies with the Pudgy Pie Guy at Grand Crossing Park

Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Age Group:
All Ages
Open
Available
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages
Available
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

Whatever you call them— pudgy pies, campfire pies, or mountain pies, Pudgy Pie Guy Jon Riemann, will share the how-to and how-not-to of cooking with pie irons on Saturday, September 14th, at 11am, at Grand Crossing Park. 

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This program will have food. The library cannot guarantee that food served at the program has not come into contact with tree nuts, dairy, wheat, or other common allergens. Please contact the program organizer for details.  

This event is in the "Children" group.

Book Scouts! (ages 6-8)

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Children
Book Scouts:

Registration Required | Ages 6-8Start the literary adventure of a lifetime with our NEW book club for newly independent readers! Book Scouts will earn read books, engage in communi...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Club
Available
Seats Remaining: 21

Registration Required | Ages 6-8

Start the literary adventure of a lifetime with our NEW book club for newly independent readers! Book Scouts will earn read books, engage in community helper activities, and earn badges for their achievements. Our group will read a wide variety of books--from graphic novels, illustrated chapter books, and more. The group will regularly meet the second Tuesday of each month to discuss our latest book, enjoy a snack, and engage in an activity. We will also enjoy pop-up opportunities to help support the community with literacy needs.

Book Scouts will receive a specialty item that will hold all of the badges they earn throughout the program. Scouts will mark off their books and activities as they complete through Beanstack. Prior to registering for this program, caregivers will need to create an account for their child in Beanstack if they do not already have an account.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Monthly Knit Night

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Monthly Knit Night:

Pop in for our Monthly Knit Night, the third Tuesday of each month. This is an informal, drop-in knitting event. Bring your own project and spend some time in the company of o...

Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Overlook
Age Group: Teens, Adults

Pop in for our Monthly Knit Night, the third Tuesday of each month. 

This is an informal, drop-in knitting event. Bring your own project and spend some time in the company of other creative folks. 

Beginners are also welcome. Experienced knitters will be on hand with skill, support, and patience. Random yarn and knitting needles are also available for learning. 

A BIG THANK YOU to the Madison Knitters Guild for their support!

We will meet upstairs near the windows that overlook the park.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Online Author Talk: Living with an Expansive Mind in a Distracted World–with Nate Klemp, PhD

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Age Group:
Adults
Online Author Talk:

This program takes place virtually. To register, follow this link: https://libraryc.org/mymononalibrary/upcoming

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

This program takes place virtually. To register, follow this link: https://libraryc.org/mymononalibrary/upcoming

Join us as New York Times bestselling author and philosopher Nate Klemp helps us explore pathways back to openminded living when he talks to us about the core tenets in his new book Open: Living with an Expansive Mind in a Distracted

This event is in the "Children" group.

LEGO Lab!

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Children
LEGO Lab! (Ages 5-12):

Drop-in event.Join us in the storytime room for an open LEGO building space with bricks for all ages. Set aside your LEGO creation after the program to have it put in our glass dis...

Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEAM

Drop-in event.

Join us in the storytime room for an open LEGO building space with bricks for all ages. Set aside your LEGO creation after the program to have it put in our glass display case!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Friday Morning Book Group

Friday, September 20, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Friday Morning Book Group:

The Friday Morning Book Group focuses on thought-provoking and enjoyable reads in a variety of genres, including both fiction and non-fiction. Copies will be available at the ...

Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Municipal Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

The Friday Morning Book Group focuses on thought-provoking and enjoyable reads in a variety of genres, including both fiction and non-fiction. Copies will be available at the library. Ebooks and Audiobooks are also available through Libby

On Friday, September 20, we will discuss Maybe You Should Talk to Someone

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tech Tutoring with Dan- Appt A

Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults
Closed
Available
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Study Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Available
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

1:00 - 1:30, In-person Appointment, Registration Required

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tech Tutoring with Dan- Appt B

Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Available
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Study Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Available
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

1:30-2:00, In-person Appointment, Registration Required

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tech Tutoring with Dan- Appt C

Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults
Closed
Available
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Study Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Available
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

2:00-2:30, In-person Appointment, Registration Required

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tech Tutoring with Dan- Appt D

Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults
Closed
Available
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Study Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Available
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

2:30-3:00, In-person Appointment, Registration Required

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Online Author Talk: A Deep Dive in Character Development with Global Sensation Liane Moriarty

Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Age Group:
Adults
Online Author Talk:

This program takes place virtually. To register, follow this link: https://libraryc.org/mymononalibrary/upcoming

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

This program takes place virtually. To register, follow this link: https://libraryc.org/mymononalibrary/upcoming

If you knew your future, would you try to fight fate? If you were told you only had a certain amount of time left to live, would you do things differently? Would you try to dodge your destiny?

This event is in the "Children" group.

School Bus Storytime!

Monday, September 23, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a Storytime on a Nelson's School Bus!

Stay to explore the bus and

sit in the driver's seat!

FREE! No Registration is Necessary - Drop in!

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "Children" group.

ArtStudio Kids: Schoolbus Edition!

Monday, September 23, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
ArtSudio Kids (Summer)!:

Ages 3-8 | Drop-In Event ArtStudio Kids is an open-ended, heart-led process art program! Each session, we focus on unique materials and techniques, rather than specific projec...

Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Ages 3-8 | Drop-In Event
 

ArtStudio Kids is an open-ended, heart-led process art program! Each session, we focus on unique materials and techniques, rather than specific project outcomes to create a unique work of art. This allows children to explore their creativity, practice innovation, and learn through play.
 

We will occasionally feature artists from the community to come in and lead us in our artistic pursuits. Check each event listing for special guest announcements! This program can get MESSY! Dress accordingly!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Nature Playgroup

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children
Nature Playgroup!:

An excellent way for children and their adults to socialize outside. Activities may include but are not limited to open-ended play, blocks, storytelling, puppets, scavenger hunts, ...

Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other

An excellent way for children and their adults to socialize outside. Activities may include but are not limited to open-ended play, blocks, storytelling, puppets, scavenger hunts, crafts, and more! Ages 2-6 but younger and older siblings/friends are always welcome.  If the weather is questionable, we will do our best to move our nature-themed activities inside. 

Please fill out this new Google Form for important updates like cancellations due to inclement weather and location changes. 

Drop-in!

No registration is needed.


 

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Eco-Action Tuesdays - Common Ground: Regenerative Agriculture Revisited

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Open
Available
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Municipal Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movie
Available
Seats Remaining: 37
Event Details:

We will be watching the film, Common Ground, the highly anticipated sequel to Kiss the Ground.