This event is in the "Children" group. Scoops & Stories at Below Deck at Grand Crossing Park! Monday, November 4, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children Scoops and Stories at Grand Crossing Park: Join Angelika, Youth Services Librarian, at GRAND CROSSING PARK for Storytime!Located at 6320 Inland Way in collaboration with the Monona Parks & Recreation Departmen... This event is in the "Children" group. Nov 4 2024 Mon Scoops & Stories at Below Deck at Grand Crossing Park! 10:30am - 11:00am Storytime Library Branch: Monona Public Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Join Angelika, Youth Services Librarian, at GRAND CROSSING PARK for Storytime!Located at 6320 Inland Way in collaboration with the Monona Parks & Recreation Department. $1 Ice Cream Scoops at the Below Deck Concession StandDrop in, no registration is needed. Storytime is free and everyone is welcome!Free skates and skate admission after storytime for all storytime participants. *UPDATE*THE ICE RINK IS STILL UNDER CONSTRUCTION! 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. Nature Playgroup Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:15am Program Type: Other Age Group: Children Nature Playgroup!: It is 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 h... This event is in the "Children" group. Nov 5 2024 Tue Nature Playgroup 9:30am - 10:15am Other Library Branch: Monona Public Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Other It is 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 try to move our nature-themed activities into the storyroom.Please click the REMIND ME icon above the program description for updates.Drop-in!No registration is needed. We meet all year long! 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. Busy Bee Baby Storytime Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children Busy Bee Baby Storytime: A lap-sit storytime for our youngest patrons (ages 0-2 years old) and their caregivers.Join us for 15 - 20 minutes of fun singing, rhymes, fingerplays, and reading together!&n... This event is in the "Children" group. Nov 6 2024 Wed Busy Bee Baby Storytime 9:30am - 10:00am Storytime Library Branch: Monona Public Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime A lap-sit storytime for our youngest patrons (ages 0-2 years old) and their caregivers.Join us for 15 - 20 minutes of fun singing, rhymes, fingerplays, and reading together! Siblings and friends are welcome. No registration is needed.Free drop-in event. 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. Toddler Playtime Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am Program Type: Play Age Group: Children Toddler Playtime: PLAY! is such an important part of Early Literacy!Join us for a fun open-play experience where your toddler can practice social-emotional learning skills with friends. No regi... This event is in the "Children" group. Nov 6 2024 Wed Toddler Playtime 10:00am - 10:30am Play 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 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) 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 "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Project Home: Understand and Maintain your Furnace Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Program Type: Guest Speaker Age Group: Teens, Adults Open Available This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 6 2024 Wed Project Home: Understand and Maintain your Furnace 6:00pm - 7:30pm Guest Speaker Open Library Branch: Monona Public Library Room: Municipal Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Guest Speaker Available Seats Remaining: 31 Event Details: Learn about what you can do to help maintain your heating system and what to ask for when your furnace is serviced by a heating professional. We will utilize our training furnace to review the components of a forced air furnace.
This event is in the "Children" group. Friendly Foxes Storytime Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children Friendly Foxes Storytime: Enjoy 20-30 min of Storytime with Angelika as she reads books, sings songs, and shares early literacy tips. Ages 2-5 years old but younger and older siblings/friends are alway... This event is in the "Children" group. Nov 7 2024 Thu Friendly Foxes Storytime 9:30am - 10:00am Storytime Library Branch: Monona Public Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Enjoy 20-30 min of Storytime with Angelika as she reads books, sings songs, and shares early literacy tips. Ages 2-5 years old but younger and older siblings/friends are always welcome.Our goal is to provide an opportunity to introduce children to reading and language in a fun way. No registration is needed.Free drop-in program. 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. Preschool Playtime Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am 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 ... This event is in the "Children" group. Nov 7 2024 Thu Preschool Playtime 10:00am - 10:30am Play 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) 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: A Navajo Investigator’s Search for the Unexplained: In Conversation with Stanley Milford, Jr. Thursday, November 7, 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 This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 7 2024 Thu Online Author Talk: A Navajo Investigator’s Search for the Unexplained: In Conversation with Stanley Milford, Jr. 6:00pm - 7:00pm 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 You are welcome to join us in conversation with Navajo Ranger, Stanley Milford, Jr. as he chats about the chilling and clear-eyed memoir of his investigations into bizarre cases of the paranormal and the unexplained in Navajoland.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Online Author Talk: Sobre la migración infantil desde Centroamérica--En conversación con Javier Zamora Saturday, November 9, 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 This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 9 2024 Sat Online Author Talk: Sobre la migración infantil desde Centroamérica--En conversación con Javier Zamora 1:00pm - 2:00pm 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 (Solamente en Español) - (Event ONLY in Spanish)
This event is in the "Children" group. ArtStudio Kids! Monday, November 11, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am 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... This event is in the "Children" group. Nov 11 2024 Mon ArtStudio Kids! 10:00am - 11:00am Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Monona Public Library Room: Municipal 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, November 12, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:15am Program Type: Other Age Group: Children Nature Playgroup!: It is 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 h... This event is in the "Children" group. Nov 12 2024 Tue Nature Playgroup 9:30am - 10:15am Other Library Branch: Monona Public Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Other It is 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 try to move our nature-themed activities into the storyroom.Please click the REMIND ME icon above the program description for updates.Drop-in!No registration is needed. We meet all year long! 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. Graphic Novel Book Club (ages 9-13) Tuesday, November 12, 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 This event is in the "Tweens" group. Nov 12 2024 Tue Graphic Novel Book Club (ages 9-13) 5:00pm - 6:00pm Book Club Open Library Branch: Monona Public Library Room: Municipal Room Age Group: Tweens Program Type: Book Club Available Seats Remaining: 4 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 "Children" group. Busy Bee Baby Storytime Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children Busy Bee Baby Storytime: A lap-sit storytime for our youngest patrons (ages 0-2 years old) and their caregivers.Join us for 15 - 20 minutes of fun singing, rhymes, fingerplays, and reading together!&n... This event is in the "Children" group. Nov 13 2024 Wed Busy Bee Baby Storytime 9:30am - 10:00am Storytime Library Branch: Monona Public Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime A lap-sit storytime for our youngest patrons (ages 0-2 years old) and their caregivers.Join us for 15 - 20 minutes of fun singing, rhymes, fingerplays, and reading together! Siblings and friends are welcome. No registration is needed.Free drop-in event. 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. Toddler Playtime Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am Program Type: Play Age Group: Children Toddler Playtime: PLAY! is such an important part of Early Literacy!Join us for a fun open-play experience where your toddler can practice social-emotional learning skills with friends. No regi... This event is in the "Children" group. Nov 13 2024 Wed Toddler Playtime 10:00am - 10:30am Play 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 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) 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 "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Creating & Making Together: Temporary Tattoos on Fabric Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm 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 Available This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 13 2024 Wed Creating & Making Together: Temporary Tattoos on Fabric 6:00pm - 7:00pm Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Monona Public Library Room: Municipal Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Available Seats Remaining: 9 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! Did you know that you can use temporary tattoos on fabric? Let’s try our hand using those and a bit of canvas material to make something unique. All supplies provided. Space is limited, so please register to reserve your spot.
This event is in the "Children" group. Friendly Foxes Storytime Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children Friendly Foxes Storytime: Enjoy 20-30 min of Storytime with Angelika as she reads books, sings songs, and shares early literacy tips. Ages 2-5 years old but younger and older siblings/friends are alway... This event is in the "Children" group. Nov 14 2024 Thu Friendly Foxes Storytime 9:30am - 10:00am Storytime Library Branch: Monona Public Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Enjoy 20-30 min of Storytime with Angelika as she reads books, sings songs, and shares early literacy tips. Ages 2-5 years old but younger and older siblings/friends are always welcome.Our goal is to provide an opportunity to introduce children to reading and language in a fun way. No registration is needed.Free drop-in program. 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. Preschool Playtime Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am 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 ... This event is in the "Children" group. Nov 14 2024 Thu Preschool Playtime 10:00am - 10:30am Play 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) 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: On Childhood Migration from Central America--In Conversation with Javier Zamora Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Age Group: Adults Online Author Talk: This program takes place virtually. To register, follow this link: https://libraryc.org/mymononalibrary/upcoming Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 14 2024 Thu Online Author Talk: On Childhood Migration from Central America--In Conversation with Javier Zamora 3:00pm - 4:00pm 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 Tune in for a special conversation with New York Times bestselling author Javier Zamora as he chats with us about his riveting tale of survival and perseverance as told in his award-winning memoir Solito.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Friday Morning Book Group Friday, November 15, 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 ... This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 15 2024 Fri Friday Morning Book Group 10:00am - 11:30am Book Club 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, November 15, we will discuss The Maid by Nita Prose.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Makerspace Kids: Sew a Bigfoot! (ages 6-12) Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children, Tweens Open Available This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Nov 16 2024 Sat Makerspace Kids: Sew a Bigfoot! (ages 6-12) 11:00am - 12:00pm Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Monona Public Library Room: Municipal Room Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Available Seats Remaining: 11 Event Details: Beginning sewers learn to make this adorable Bigfoot mini plush! Learn the basics of stitching and embroidery. This session is geared towards ages 8-12, and we recommend younger children ages 6 or 7 be accompanied by an adult for the program.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Tech Tutoring with Dan- Appt A Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm Program Type: Technology Class Age Group: Adults Closed Available This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 16 2024 Sat Tech Tutoring with Dan- Appt A 1:00pm - 1:30pm Technology Class Closed 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 "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Makerspace: Clay Wall Hanging! (ages 10-17) Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Tweens, Teens Open Available This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Nov 16 2024 Sat Teen Makerspace: Clay Wall Hanging! (ages 10-17) 1:00pm - 3:00pm Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Monona Public Library Room: Municipal Room Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Available Seats Remaining: 15
This event is in the "Adults" group. Tech Tutoring with Dan- Appt B Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm Program Type: Technology Class Age Group: Adults Open Available This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 16 2024 Sat Tech Tutoring with Dan- Appt B 1:30pm - 2:00pm Technology Class Open 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, November 16, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm Program Type: Technology Class Age Group: Adults Open Available This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 16 2024 Sat Tech Tutoring with Dan- Appt C 2:00pm - 2:30pm Technology Class Open Library Branch: Monona Public Library Room: Study Room A Age Group: Adults Program Type: Technology Class Available Seats Remaining: 1 Event Details: 2:00-2:30, In-person Appointment, Registration Required