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Stories & Crafts!

Thursday, January 15, 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

Curious Critters Storytime

Curious Critters Storytime at Aldo Leopold Nature Center!

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, 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

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Makerspace Kids: Beaded Suncatcher Plant! (ages 6-12)

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Waitlist
Registration Available
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Municipal Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Available
Event Details:

Registration Required to attend.

Make a cute little forever plant that also doubles as a suncatcher when placed by a window!

For children under 8, we ask that parents stay with their child to help them with this project.

Teen Makerspace: Finger Knit Scarf 1/17 1pm

Teen Makerspace: Finger Knit Scarf

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Open
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. 

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.

Stories & Crafts!

Thursday, January 22, 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

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

Stories & Crafts!

Thursday, January 29, 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

Take Your Child to the Library Event

Take Your Child to the Library Day!

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, All Ages
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

"Take Your Child to the Library Day (TYCLD) is an international initiative that encourages families
everywhere to take their children to their local library." TYCLD is officially held on the first Saturday in February!

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, February 9, 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.

Creating & Making Together: Intro to Crochet with Emily Makes Things

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
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! 

Upcoming
Registration Available
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Municipal Room
Age Group: 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! 

Welcome back Emily of Emily Makes Things! This class will introduce you to some of Emily's tips, tricks, and tools of crochet. 

Artist Bio:

Stories & Crafts!

Thursday, February 12, 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

Story & Therapeutic Watercolor Workshop

Story & Therapeutic Watercolor Workshop with Author Tia

Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Guest Speaker, Storytime, Workshop
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, All Ages
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Municipal Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Guest Speaker, Storytime, Workshop
Event Details:

Join Author Tia Richardson for a storytelling adventure based on her book, "Caring All Around Me." Followed by a fun watercolor craft for children of all ages and their families. Drop in, no registration needed.

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, 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.

Stories & Crafts!

Thursday, February 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

Makerspace Kids: (ages 6-12)

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Municipal Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Available
Teen Makerspace: Lovely Frog Keychain 2/21/25 1pm

Teen Makerspace: Frog Alpha Keychain

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 alpha keychain from floss thread decorated with hearts. 

All supplies provided. 

Stories & Crafts!

Thursday, February 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

ArtStudio Kids Image

ArtStudio Kids! (ages 2-5)

Monday, March 9, 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.

Stories & Crafts!

Thursday, March 12, 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

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.

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

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
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.