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Featured Events

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
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. 

Monona History Club Logo on a background of city streets

Monona History Club: Madison's Street Names and the US Constitution

Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Program Type:

Guest Speaker

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Forum Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Guest Speaker
Registration Available
Event Details:

The men who wrote the Constitution - who were they and why did James Doty use their names for streets when he drew up his "paper city" in 1836?

Curious Critters Feb Mar 2026

Curious Critters Storytime at Aldo Leopold Nature Center!

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:15am

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Children
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join Angelika, Youth Services Librarian, at Aldo Leopold Nature Center for Storytime!

SCOOPS & STORIES

LAST Scoops & Stories at the ICE RINK!

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Children
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join Angelika, Youth Services Librarian, at GRAND CROSSING PARK for Storytime inside the Below Deck Concession Stand.

Seasonal chefs logo with red checker cloth border

Seasonal Chefs: True Grits

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Program Type:

Guest Speaker

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Forum Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Guest Speaker
Registration Available
Event Details:

Learn to love grits with Laurel Burleson of the Ugly Apple Cafe. Chef Laurel will demonstrate a couple of recipes that highlight grits, and resulting in small samples. 

Space is limited. Please register to save your spot. 

Little Scientists Program

Little Scientists

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Program Type:

STEAM

Age Group:

Children
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Municipal Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

SCIENCE Play for Little Ones!

Young scientists, ages 3 - 5 years old, will use their senses to explore the world around them!

Fun experiments, sensory play, and crafts encourage curiosity. 

Friends of Monona Public Library Book Drive event March 21, 2026 10am-12pm

Friends of Monona Public Library Book Drive

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

All Ages
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Friends Bookstore
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Donate gently used books, puzzles, and games. Accepting donations for the next annual book sale (Oct 2026)!  All proceeds directly support library programming: art & cooking classes, book clubs, storytime, performers, and more!

Build a Birdhouse graphic

Makerspace Kids: Build a Birdhouse! (ages 6-12)

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

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

Registration Required | Ages 6-12

Assemble your own birdhouse with a screwdriver! Use paint to turn your birdhouse into a cozy little home for feathered friends.

Children under 8 should be accompanied by adults.

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
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. 

Curious Critters Storytime

Curious Critters Storytime at Aldo Leopold Nature Center!

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:15am

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Children
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join Angelika, Youth Services Librarian, at Aldo Leopold Nature Center for Storytime!

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Makerspace Kids: Felt Froggy Friends! (ages 6-12)

11:00am–12:00pm
Children, Tweens
Arts & Crafts
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 | Children under 8 should be accompanied by an adult.

Teen Makerspace: Frog Alpha Keychain

1:00pm–3:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Arts & Crafts
Open
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. 

Monona History Club: Madison's Street Names and the US Constitution

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Guest Speaker
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Forum Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Guest Speaker
Registration Available
Event Details:

The men who wrote the Constitution - who were they and why did James Doty use their names for streets when he drew up his "paper city" in 1836?

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

Curious Critters Storytime at Aldo Leopold Nature Center!

9:30am–10:15am
Children
Storytime
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: 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

Baby & Toddler Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Children
Storytime
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

A lap-sit storytime for our youngest patrons (ages 0-2 years old) and their caregivers.

Join us as we Sing, Talk, Read, and Play to build early literacy skills in a fun way! 

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

Toddler Playtime

10:30am–11:00am
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-ended 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)

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

Book Scouts! (ages 5-9)

5:00pm–6:00pm
Children
Book Club
Waitlist
Registration Available
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Municipal Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Available

Registration Required | Ages 5-9

NEW in February: due to high demand, we will be expanding the age group of our participants as well as the number who can register for Book Scouts! We will have two staff members dedicated to two age groups: 5-7 & 7-9. We will share more details out later in January for those who are currently registered or who would like to register.

Start the literary adventure of a lifetime with our book club for newly independent readers! Book Scouts will read books, engage in community helper activities, and earn badges for their achievements. Our group will read a wide variety of books--from graphic novels, illustrated chapter books, and more. The group will regularly meet the fourth Tuesday of each month to discuss our latest book and have a blast with activities and crafts. We will also enjoy pop-up opportunities to help support the community with literacy needs.

Book Scouts will receive a specialty item that will hold all of the badges they earn throughout the program.

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

Wednesday Evening Book Club

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Municipal Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

The Wednesday Evening Book Group reads a variety of books including both fiction and nonfiction. Copies of the current selection will be available at the library.

Stories & Crafts!

10:00am–10:30am
Children
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
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

Pretend & Play!

10:30am–11:00am
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 child 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)

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

LAST Scoops & Stories at the ICE RINK!

10:30am–11:15am
Children
Storytime
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join Angelika, Youth Services Librarian, at GRAND CROSSING PARK for Storytime inside the Below Deck Concession Stand.

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

Seed Starting Workshop

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Municipal Room
Age Group: Adults
Registration Available
Event Details:

Unwind and get your hands in the soil! Learn why starting veggies and flowers from seed gives you more variety and more flexibility than buying transplants—especially if you want to expand your tastebuds or culinary horizons.

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

ArtStudio Kids! (ages 2-5)

10:00am–11:00am
Children
Arts & Crafts
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.

Baby & Toddler Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Children
Storytime
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

A lap-sit storytime for our youngest patrons (ages 0-2 years old) and their caregivers.

Join us as we Sing, Talk, Read, and Play to build early literacy skills in a fun way! 

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

Toddler Playtime

10:30am–11:00am
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-ended 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)

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

Graphic Novel Book Club (ages 9-13)

5:00pm–6:00pm
Tweens
Book Club
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Municipal Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Available
Event Details:

NEW to Graphic Novel Book Club: PLEASE REGISTER for this series through the calendar to attend! You will register once for the entirety of the series.

Seasonal Chefs: True Grits

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Guest Speaker
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Forum Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Guest Speaker
Registration Available
Event Details:

Learn to love grits with Laurel Burleson of the Ugly Apple Cafe. Chef Laurel will demonstrate a couple of recipes that highlight grits, and resulting in small samples. 

Space is limited. Please register to save your spot. 

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

Creating & Making Together: Macrame Flower Keychain

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts
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! 

Try your hand at macrame, making this cute, springy keychain. This keychain will use several knots and colors. 

Supplies provided. Space is limited. Please register to reserve your spot. 

Stories & Crafts!

10:00am–10:30am
Children
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
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

Pretend & Play!

10:30am–11:00am
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 child 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)

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

Monona Public Library Closed for Maintenance and Staff Training

All Day
All Ages
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Monona Public Library is closed all day for building maintenance and staff training.

Little Scientists

10:00am–11:00am
Children
STEAM
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Municipal Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

SCIENCE Play for Little Ones!

Young scientists, ages 3 - 5 years old, will use their senses to explore the world around them!

Fun experiments, sensory play, and crafts encourage curiosity. 

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

Baby & Toddler Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Children
Storytime
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

A lap-sit storytime for our youngest patrons (ages 0-2 years old) and their caregivers.

Join us as we Sing, Talk, Read, and Play to build early literacy skills in a fun way! 

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