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Friday Morning Book Group

Friday, January 17, 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, January 17, we will discuss The Children's Blizzard

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Forum Room
Purpose of Meeting

LIBRARY CLOSED

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Board Room
Purpose of Meeting

LIBRARY CLOSED

This event is in the "Children" group.

Nature Playgroup

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 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...

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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Monthly Knit Night

Tuesday, January 21, 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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Busy Bee Baby Storytime

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 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...

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, January 22, 2025 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...

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 "Children" group.

Friendly Foxes Storytime

Thursday, January 23, 2025 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...

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, January 23, 2025 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 ...

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 "Children" group.

MINDFUL MOVEMENT STORYTIME

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

A family-friendly storytime focusing on yoga-inspired movements, and calm breathing techniques.

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.

S.T.E.A.M. SATURDAY!

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Forum Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

S.T.E.A.M Saturdays are back!

Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math activities for children ages 6 and up.

Details coming soon!

Free, drop-in program.

No registration is necessary.

 

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.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Adventure of the Pixel Dragons: a Cross-Stitch Series!

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Open
Available
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Municipal Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Available
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Must register for full series. Registration Required. Ages 10-17 only.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Monona History Club: Finding the Spirit in the Wood

Sunday, January 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Program Type:
Guest Speaker, Movie
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Available
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Forum Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Guest Speaker, Movie
Available
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Did you stop by once or twice to see the First Harry Whitehorse International Wood Sculpture Festival at San Damiano in June?

This event is in the "Children" group.

Snack & Story

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Details coming soon!

Family Friendly Storytime.

Drop-in.

No registration needed.

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 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.  

This event is in the "Children" group.

ArtStudio Kids!

Monday, February 10, 2025 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...

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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Monthly Knit Night

Tuesday, February 18, 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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

LEGO Lab!

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Type:
STEAM
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: STEAM

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!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Friday Morning Book Group

Friday, February 21, 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, February 21, we will discuss Before We Were Yours by L

This event is in the "Children" group.

ArtStudio Kids!

Monday, February 24, 2025 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...

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.

ArtStudio Kids!

Monday, March 10, 2025 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...

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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Monthly Knit Night

Tuesday, March 18, 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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

LEGO Lab!

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Type:
STEAM
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: STEAM

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!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Friday Morning Book Group

Friday, March 21, 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, March 21, we will discuss The Personal Librarian by Mari