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ArtStudio Kids! (ages 2-8)

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
ArtStudio Kids (School Year)!:

Ages 2-5 | 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 out...

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

Ages 2-5 | 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!

BABY TODDLER STORYTIME

Baby & Toddler Storytime

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

A lap-sit storytime for our youngest patrons (ages 0-2 years old) and their caregivers.

Join us as we Sing, Talk, Read, and Play to build early literacy skills in a fun way! 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

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.

Media Use

All participants in library programs, events, and classes may be photographed or videotaped for library promotional purposes. Please contact library staff if you prefer to not be photographed

TODDLER PLAYTIME

Toddler Playtime

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Program Type:
Play
Age Group:
Children
Toddler Playtime:

PLAY! is such an important part of Early Literacy!Join us for a fun open-ended experience where your toddler can practice social-emotional learning skills with friends. No reg...

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

PLAY! is such an important part of Early Literacy!

Join us for a fun open-ended experience where your toddler can practice social-emotional learning skills with friends. 

No registration is needed.

Free drop-in event.

 

Talk! Sing! Read! Write! Play!

www.everychildreadytoread.org

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

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.

Media Use

All participants in library programs, events, and classes may be photographed or videotaped for library promotional purposes. Please contact library staff if you prefer to not be photographed

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Graphic Novel Book Club (ages 9-13)

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Tweens
Graphic Novel Book Club (Ages 9-13):

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

Full
Registration Available
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Municipal Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Available

NEW to Graphic Novel Book Club: PLEASE REGISTER for this series throughout 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 and complete an activity related to our book selection!

If you are going to miss a session, do NOT cancel your registration! This would cancel your spot in the whole series! Instead email carolyn@mononalibrary.org.

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.

Creating & Making Together: Take & Make: Beaded Pin

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 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! 

Closed
Registration Available
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Available
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! 

There is no in-person craft this month, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't try something new! Take home this beaded pin kit, and make winter themed pin for your coat or outer layer using seed beads and safety pins. 

Stories & Crafts Preschool Playtime

Stories & Crafts!

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for interactive stories and fun crafts! 

Hands-on activities designed to develop the Five Early Literacy Practices that prepare your child to read. Let's talk, sing, read, write, and play together!  

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

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.

Media Use

All participants in library programs, events, and classes may be photographed or videotaped for library promotional purposes. Please contact library staff if you prefer to not be photographed

Stories & Crafts Preschool Playtime

Preschool Playtime

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Program Type:
Play
Age Group:
Children
Preschool Playtime:

PLAY! is such an important part of Early Literacy!Join us for a fun open-play experience where your preschooler can practice social-emotional learning skills with friends. No ...

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

PLAY! is such an important part of Early Literacy!

Join us for a fun open-play experience where your preschooler can practice social-emotional learning skills with friends. 

No registration is needed.

Free drop-in event.

 

Talk! Sing! Read! Write! Play!

www.everychildreadytoread.org

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

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.

Media Use

All participants in library programs, events, and classes may be photographed or videotaped for library promotional purposes. Please contact library staff if you prefer to not be photographed

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Winter Mocktails

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Program Type:
Guest Speaker
Age Group:
Adults
Waitlist
Registration Available
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Municipal Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Guest Speaker
Registration Available
Event Details:

Join us as we learn how to make mocktails with Travis of Cordial Madison. Small tastes provided. 

Space is limited, please register to reserve your spot. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

Individuals who require accommodation or other accessibility assistance in order to fully participate, please contact library staff one week prior to event.

Allergens

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.  

Media Use

All participants in library programs, events, and classes may be photographed or videotaped for library promotional purposes. Please contact library staff if you prefer to not be photographed

Bilingual Story Bracelet Making

Bilingual Story & Bracelet Making Workshop

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Guest Speaker, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, All Ages
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Forum Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Guest Speaker, Storytime
Event Details:

Bilingual Story & Bracelet-Making Workshop
Cuento y taller bilingüe para hacer pulseras

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

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.

Media Use

All participants in library programs, events, and classes may be photographed or videotaped for library promotional purposes. Please contact library staff if you prefer to not be photographed

Little Scientists Program

Little Scientists

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Municipal Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

SCIENCE Play for Little Ones!

Young scientists, ages 3 - 5 years old, will use their senses to explore the world around them!

Fun experiments, sensory play, and crafts encourage curiosity. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

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.

Media Use

All participants in library programs, events, and classes may be photographed or videotaped for library promotional purposes. Please contact library staff if you prefer to not be photographed

BABY TODDLER STORYTIME

Baby & Toddler Storytime

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

A lap-sit storytime for our youngest patrons (ages 0-2 years old) and their caregivers.

Join us as we Sing, Talk, Read, and Play to build early literacy skills in a fun way! 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

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.

Media Use

All participants in library programs, events, and classes may be photographed or videotaped for library promotional purposes. Please contact library staff if you prefer to not be photographed

TODDLER PLAYTIME

Toddler Playtime

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Program Type:
Play
Age Group:
Children
Toddler Playtime:

PLAY! is such an important part of Early Literacy!Join us for a fun open-ended experience where your toddler can practice social-emotional learning skills with friends. No reg...

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

PLAY! is such an important part of Early Literacy!

Join us for a fun open-ended experience where your toddler can practice social-emotional learning skills with friends. 

No registration is needed.

Free drop-in event.

 

Talk! Sing! Read! Write! Play!

www.everychildreadytoread.org

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

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.

Media Use

All participants in library programs, events, and classes may be photographed or videotaped for library promotional purposes. Please contact library staff if you prefer to not be photographed

Walk-in Assistance with Community Social Worker

Walk-in Assistance with Community Social Worker

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Study Room D
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Individualized assistance with a community social worker from JFF. 

What is a JFFworker?

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Book Scouts! (ages 6-8)

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 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
Registration Available
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Forum Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Available

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.

Knit Night

Monthly Knit Night

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
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.

Native Seed Packaging

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Municipal Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Registration Available
Event Details:

The Monona Public Library is partnering with the Dane County Land & Water Resources Department to provide a collection of native Wisconsin plant seeds this winter.

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LEGO Lab

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Type:
Other
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: Other

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!

Wednesday Evening Book Club

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Municipal Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

New in 2025! 

Stories & Crafts Preschool Playtime

Stories & Crafts!

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for interactive stories and fun crafts!

Hands-on activities designed to develop the Five Early Literacy Practices that prepare your child to read. Let's talk, sing, read, write, and play together!  

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

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.

Media Use

All participants in library programs, events, and classes may be photographed or videotaped for library promotional purposes. Please contact library staff if you prefer to not be photographed

Stories & Crafts Preschool Playtime

Preschool Playtime

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Program Type:
Play
Age Group:
Children
Preschool Playtime:

PLAY! is such an important part of Early Literacy!Join us for a fun open-play experience where your preschooler can practice social-emotional learning skills with friends. No ...

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

PLAY! is such an important part of Early Literacy!

Join us for a fun open-play experience where your preschooler can practice social-emotional learning skills with friends. 

No registration is needed.

Free drop-in event.

 

Talk! Sing! Read! Write! Play!

www.everychildreadytoread.org

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

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.

Media Use

All participants in library programs, events, and classes may be photographed or videotaped for library promotional purposes. Please contact library staff if you prefer to not be photographed

Friday Morning Book Group

Friday Morning Book Group

Friday, December 19, 2025 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, December 19, we will discuss A Council of Dolls by Mona Susa

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Makerspace Kids GIFT EDITION: Pressed Flower Candles! (ages 6-12)

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Waitlist
Registration Available
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Municipal Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Available
Event Details:

Make a lovely handmade candle for someone special this holiday season! Use a teacup (provided) and other containers to make a candle lined with pressed flowers.

Teen Makerspace: Gift Giving: Macrame Coasters 12/20/25 at 1pm

Teen Makerspace: Macrame Costers

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Teen Makerspace!:

Registration Required. Ages 10-17.

Waitlist
Registration Available
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Municipal Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Available
Event Details:

Registration Required. Ages 10-17.

Make a set of two macrame coasters perfect for the gift giving season! These coasters are perfect for a hot cup of cocoa with there eye-catching accent colors. Teens will be walked through how to make the first coaster step-by-step.

Aldo Storytime

Curious Critters Storytime at Aldo Leopold Nature Center!

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join Angelika, Youth Services Librarian, at Aldo Leopold Nature Center for Storytime!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

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.

Media Use

All participants in library programs, events, and classes may be photographed or videotaped for library promotional purposes. Please contact library staff if you prefer to not be photographed