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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. 

blue background with pink drink in a glass on the left side with the program description

Winter Mocktails

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Program Type:
Guest Speaker
Age Group:
Adults
Open
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

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?

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.

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! 

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

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Monona Public Library
Description:

MONONA PUBLIC LIBRARY - CLOSED ALL DAY

Library Closed

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Closing
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Monona Public Library
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MONONA PUBLIC LIBRARY - CLOSED ALL DAY

Library Closed

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MONONA PUBLIC LIBRARY - CLOSED ALL DAY

Finding Your Family: Getting Started With Your Genealogy Research

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Type:
Guest Speaker
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Municipal Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Guest Speaker
Registration Available
Event Details:

Do you want to find your family’s history but don’t know where to start? In this presentation, you’ll learn the basics of genealogy research so you can confidently start your own family history project.

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.

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, January 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
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
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, January 16, we will discuss The Stolen Life of Colette Marceau by Kristin Harmel. 

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Monona Public Library
Description:

MONONA PUBLIC LIBRARY - CLOSED ALL DAY

Knit Night

Monthly Knit Night

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
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: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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.

Monona History Club: From Wood to Watercraft: Dugout Canoes of Wisconsin

Sunday, January 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Type:
Guest Speaker
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Forum Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Guest Speaker
Registration Available
Event Details:

The Wisconsin Dugout Canoe Survey Project highlights the persistence of cultural traditions and technological ingenuity.

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.

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

Mending Circle

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Municipal Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Inspired by the October 2025 Eco-Actions Tuesday event! Mend in community with your neighbors! Come to the Mending Circle, a supportive, hands-on event.

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.

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

Wednesday Evening Book Club

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Municipal Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

The Wednesday Evening Book Group reads a variety of books including both fiction and nonfiction. Copies of the current selection will be available at the library.

John Muir's World

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Type:
Guest Speaker
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Forum Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Guest Speaker
Registration Available
Event Details:

Come journey with storyteller Paul Akert as his portrayal of John Muir takes you from Scotland to Wisconsin to California and around with world.

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.

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, February 17, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
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: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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.

Friday Morning Book Group

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
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
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, February 20, we will discuss The Dream Hotel by Laila Lalami. 

Wednesday Evening Book Club

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Municipal Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

The Wednesday Evening Book Group reads a variety of books including both fiction and nonfiction. Copies of the current selection will be available at the library.

Knit Night

Monthly Knit Night

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
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: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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.

Friday Morning Book Group

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
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
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, March 20, we will discuss James by Percival Everett. 

Wednesday Evening Book Club

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Municipal Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

The Wednesday Evening Book Group reads a variety of books including both fiction and nonfiction. Copies of the current selection will be available at the library.