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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. 

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

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.

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.

Perler Bead Party 12/22 1-3pm

Perler Bead Party

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Municipal Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Registration Available
Event Details:

Join Carolyn for a special Winter Break Perler Bead party and make your own creations! 

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Teen Makerspace: Finger Knit Scarf 1/17 1pm

Teen Makerspace

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Upcoming
Registration Available
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Municipal Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Available
Event Details:

Create a cozy scarf perfect for winter using only chunky yarn and your fingers! 

All supplies provided. 

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All Day
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Branches:
Monona Public Library
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MONONA PUBLIC LIBRARY - CLOSED ALL DAY

No School Friday: Magic Show with Jonathan Elkins!

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, All Ages
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Forum Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, All Ages
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

Enjoy this Family Friendly Magic Show with Jonathan Elkins!

No registration is needed. Drop-in! 

 

 

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

Teen Makerspace: Lovely Frog Keychain 2/21/25 1pm

Teen Makerspace

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Upcoming
Registration Available
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Municipal Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Available
Event Details:

Create an adorable frog keychain from floss thread decorated with hearts. 

All supplies provided. 

Teen Makerspace: Celestial Suncatchers 3/21/26 1pm

Teen Makerspace

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Upcoming
Registration Available
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Available
Event Details:

Brighten up your windows with a mystical moon or star suncatcher. Please note that this event will be located in the Storytime room due to our normal room being previously reserved. 

All supplies provided. 

Teen Makerspace Every month on the 3rd Saturday

Teen Makerspace: Polymer Clay Worry Stones

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Upcoming
Registration Available
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Municipal Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Available
Event Details:

Join Carolyn to make the monthly craft project and socialize with other teens

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CLOSED SUNDAY

(Memorial Day - Labor Day)

Library Closed

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CLOSED SUNDAY

(Memorial Day - Labor Day)