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Makerspace Kids: Jellyfish Air Plant Pot (ages 6-12)

Saturday, April 18, 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

Make a very cute air plant holder in the style of a jellyfish, and take home a little air plant to care for by a window!

Children under 8 should be accompanied by adults.

Teen Makerspace: Clay Worry Stones 4/18 @ 1pm

Teen Makerspace: Polymer Clay Worry Stones

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Full
Registration Available
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Municipal Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Available
Event Details:

Make a worry stone out of polymer clay and bake it at the library during the program! A worry stone is a stone with a thumb-sized indent, made to be held between the thumb and index finger.

Knit Night

Monthly Knit Night

Tuesday, April 21, 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 with Pajnag

Stories & Crafts with Author Pajnag Moua!

Thursday, April 23, 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 a special story and craft with local author Pajnag Moua!

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

Stories & Crafts!

Thursday, April 30, 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

Live Insect Event Craft Portion

Insect Craft

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Guest Speaker, STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Municipal Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Guest Speaker, STEAM
Event Details:

Celebrate Remake Learning Days, a hands-on learning festival with Insect Ambassadors! 

See their special message below:

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.

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, May 5, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Forum 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

World Migratory Bird Day

World Migratory Bird Day at San Damiano Park

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Other
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Event Details:

Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day, "Every Bird Counts – Your Observations Matter!" with the Monona Public Library and the Friends of San Damiano! 

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 and making together: felted dryer balls on a green background

Creating & Making Together: Needle Felting Dryer Balls

Wednesday, May 13, 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! 

Needle felting is a craft that uses needles to shape wool into fun shapes and designs. Get a quick intro to this fun craft, with wool, needles, and dryer balls. Make an adorable frog, or simply add designs to the wool dryer ball. 

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, May 19, 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.

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Monona Public Library
Description:

MONONA PUBLIC LIBRARY - CLOSED ALL DAY

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Monona Public Library
Description:

CLOSED SUNDAY

(Memorial Day - Labor Day)

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Monona Public Library
Description:

CLOSED SUNDAY

(Memorial Day - Labor Day)

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Artstudio Kids! (ages 4-8)

Monday, June 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
ArtSudio Kids (Summer)!:

Ages 4-8 | 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 4-8 | 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!

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

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Monona Public Library
Description:

CLOSED SUNDAY

(Memorial Day - Labor Day)

Knit Night

Monthly Knit Night

Tuesday, June 16, 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.

Teen Makerspace: Mini Bookshelves 6/17 at 1pm

Teen Makerspace: Mini Bookshelves

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Teen Makerspace!:

Registration Required. Ages 10-17.

Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Municipal Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Registration Required. Ages 10-17.

Start with an Altoid tin, paint it, and add popsicle stick shelves. Then make your own mini books out of cardstock and paper. Decorate the spines with the names of your favorite books.

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Monona Public Library
Description:

CLOSED SUNDAY

(Memorial Day - Labor Day)

Curious Critters Storytime at Aldo Leopold Nature Center!

Monday, June 22, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
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)

Accessibility

Individuals who require accommodation or other accessibility assistance in order to fully participate, please contact library staff one week prior to event.

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

Summer Perler Bead Club 2026

Perler Bead Club

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Perler Bead Club!:

Registration Required for each individual session. Ages 6-14 (children under 8 should be accompanied by an adult).Jump into this special event to make your own Perler Bead creation...

Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required for each individual session. Ages 6-14 (children under 8 should be accompanied by an adult).

Jump into this special event to make your own Perler Bead creations! Unique and exciting patterns will be available for you to use!

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Monona Public Library
Description:

CLOSED SUNDAY

(Memorial Day - Labor Day)

Fuzzy Felt Friends Graphic

Fuzzy Felt Friends! (ages 6-14)

Monday, June 29, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Municipal Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Available
Event Details:

Registration Required | Ages 6-14
Sign up for this special mini-series where we sew felt creations each week from the amazing patterns of artist @lizakwak.knits! 

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: Moss Wall Art 7/1 at 1pm

Teen Makerspace: Moss Wall Art

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Teen Makerspace!:

Registration Required. Ages 10-17.

Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Municipal Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Registration Required. Ages 10-17.

A part of our Camp Library series: Turn your wall into a 3D green space with Moss Wall Art! Start with a wooden picture frame and fill it with moss, stones, sticks, and other natural elements.

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Monona Public Library
Description:

MONONA PUBLIC LIBRARY - CLOSED ALL DAY