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Friendly Foxes Storytime

9:30am - 10:00am
Children
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.

Preschool Playtime

10:00am - 10:30am
Children
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.

MINDFUL MOVEMENT STORYTIME

9:30am - 10:15am
Children
Storytime
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.

Read With a Dog!

1:00pm - 1:15pm
Children
Cancelled
Registration
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Registration Required: Ages 5-8

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.

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

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children
STEAM
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Municipal 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.

We are excited to welcome UW Madison Insect Ambassadors! as they "share insect science"!

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.

Read With a Dog!

1:15pm - 1:30pm
Children
Cancelled
Registration
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Registration Required: Ages 5-8

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.

Read With a Dog!

1:30pm - 1:45pm
Children
Cancelled
Registration
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Registration Required: Ages 5-8

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.

Read With a Dog!

1:45pm - 2:00pm
Children
Cancelled
Registration
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Registration Required: Ages 5-8

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.

Read With a Dog!

2:00pm - 2:15pm
Children
Cancelled
Registration
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Registration Required: Ages 5-8

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.

ArtStudio Kids!

10:00am - 11:00am
Children
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!

No School Wednesday: DIY Crafts! Rock Painting

10:00am - 11:00am
Children, Tweens
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Forum Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

No School for Monona Grove School District Students TODAY!

Join us for creative fun with ROCKS! 

Create a PET rock or PAINT a KINDNESS rock to share or BOTH!

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.

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:

MONONA PUBLIC LIBRARY - CLOSED ALL DAY

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

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Municipal Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

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

Live Music Storytime!

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, All Ages
Performance, Storytime
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Forum Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, All Ages
Program Type: Performance, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for the first of two spectacular Live Music Storytime programs with UW School of Music Students Ben, Jing, Riley, and Isla!!

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.

Scoops & Stories at the Ice Rink!

10:30am - 11:00am
Children
Storytime
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime

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 Stand

Drop in, no registration is needed. Storytime is free and everyone is welcome!

Free skates and skate admission after storytime for all storytime participants. 

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.

Nature Playgroup

9:30am - 10:15am
Children
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.

Busy Bee Baby Storytime

9:30am - 10:00am
Children
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.

Toddler Playtime

10:00am - 10:30am
Children
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.

Online Author Talk: Unearthed: Exploring the Smithsonian National Gem Collection with Dr. Jeffrey Post

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Virtual Event
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

Join us for an absolutely dazzling presentation with the emeritus curator of the Smithsonian's National Gem Collection, Dr. Jeffrey E.

Friendly Foxes Storytime

9:30am - 10:00am
Children
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.

Preschool Playtime

10:00am - 10:30am
Children
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.

Tech Tutoring with Dan- Appt A

1:00pm - 1:30pm
Adults
Technology Class
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Study Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

1:00 - 1:30, In-person Appointment, Registration Required

Tech Tutoring with Dan- Appt B

1:30pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Technology Class
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Study Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

1:30-2:00, In-person Appointment, Registration Required