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LEGO Lab

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 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!

Stories & Crafts!

Thursday, March 19, 2026 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

Pretend & Play!

Thursday, March 19, 2026 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 child can practice social-emotional learning skills with friends. No regist...

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 child 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, 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. 

Friends of Monona Public Library Book Drive event March 21, 2026 10am-12pm

Friends of Monona Public Library Book Drive

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Friends Bookstore
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Donate gently used books, puzzles, and games. Accepting donations for the next annual book sale (Oct 2026)!  All proceeds directly support library programming: art & cooking classes, book clubs, storytime, performers, and more!

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Makerspace Kids: Build a Birdhouse! (ages 6-12)

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Full
Registration Available
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Municipal Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Available
Event Details:

Registration Required | Ages 6-12

Assemble your own birdhouse with a screwdriver! Use paint to turn your birdhouse into a cozy little home for feathered friends.

Children under 8 should be accompanied by adults.

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

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

Teen Makerspace: Celestial Suncatchers

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Full
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. 

Monona History Club: Looking for Edna: An Edna Taylor Scrapbook

Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Forum Room
Age Group: Adults
Registration Available
Event Details:

Who was Edna Taylor, namesake of a Madison park and Monona parkway? Get to know the Farming Flapper of Femrite Drive.

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

Curious Critters Storytime

Curious Critters Storytime at Aldo Leopold Nature Center!

Monday, March 23, 2026 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

Baby & Toddler Storytime

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 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

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 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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Book Scouts! (ages 5-9)

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Children
Book Scouts! (ages 5-9):

Registration Required | Ages 5-9NEW in February: due to high demand, we will be expanding the age group of our participants as well as the number who can register for Book Scouts! ...

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

Registration Required | Ages 5-9

NEW in February: due to high demand, we will be expanding the age group of our participants as well as the number who can register for Book Scouts! We will have two staff members dedicated to two age groups: 5-7 & 7-9. We will share more details out later in January for those who are currently registered or who would like to register.

Start the literary adventure of a lifetime with our book club for newly independent readers! Book Scouts will 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 fourth Tuesday of each month to discuss our latest book and have a blast with activities and crafts. 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.

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

Eco-Action Tuesdays- Data Centers: AI in Wisconsin

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Program Type:
Guest Speaker
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Forum Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Guest Speaker
Registration Available
Event Details:

We welcome Amy Barrilleaux from Clean Wisconsin who will speak about proposed data centers in Wisconsin and their affect on utility prices, the environment and climate change.

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, 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.

Stories & Crafts!

Thursday, March 26, 2026 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

Pretend & Play!

Thursday, March 26, 2026 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 child can practice social-emotional learning skills with friends. No regist...

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 child 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

Bilingual Storytime and Craft

Bilingual Storytime & Craft

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Guest Speaker, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Forum Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Guest Speaker, Storytime
Event Details:

 

Bilingual Spanish Storytime and Craft 

Join Samira for a fun and engaging story followed by a hands-on activity! 

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

Music Together Toddler Tunes

Music Together Toddler Tunes!

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Program Type:
Guest Speaker, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Forum Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Guest Speaker, Storytime
Event Details:

We are excited to welcome Avery from Music Together for this joyful sample toddler music class!

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

Wisconsin Film Festival Sneak Peek

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Forum Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movie
Registration Available
Event Details:

Get a glimpse of what’s screening at this year’s Wisconsin Film Festival (April 9-16, 2026) at your library!

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.

Madison Ballet Special Projects Storytime

Madison Ballet Special Projects Storytime

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Program Type:
Performance, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Forum Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Performance, Storytime
Event Details:

"Join us for a joyful, interactive program that brings the beloved book Giraffes Can’t Dance to life through movement and imagination.

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

Scoops and Stories Construction Vehicles Edition

Scoops & Stories CONSTRUCTION VEHICLE EDITION!

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
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 GRAND CROSSING PARK for Storytime inside the Below Deck Concession Stand.

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

Creating & Making Together: Intro to Bargello

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 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! 

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Municipal Room
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! 

We’re trying our hand at bargello this month. Bargello is needlecraft from the 60s and 70s, using yarn, plastic canvas, and simple patterns. Go home with a new handmade brooch, magnet, bookmark, or pair of earrings, made by you.

Bilingual Spanish Storytime

Bilingual Storytime & Craft

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Guest Speaker, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Municipal Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Guest Speaker, Storytime
Event Details:

 

Bilingual Spanish Storytime and Craft 

Join Samira and David Alvarez for a fun and engaging story followed by a hands-on activity! 

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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ArtStudio Kids! (ages 2-5)

Monday, April 13, 2026 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!

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.