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Scoops & Stories Feb

Scoops & Stories at the ICE RINK!

Monday, February 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.

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!

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.

Little Scientists Program

Little Scientists

Monday, February 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. 

Music, Stories, Dance & Play with Madison Contemporary Dance

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Storytime

Age Group:

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

We are excited to welcome Sara Rohs from Madison Contemporary Dance for a special Thursday event!

Everyone is welcome to this family-friendly program, suitable for toddlers and preschoolers.


No registration is needed.

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. 

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

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.

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. 

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Monona History Club: From Wood to Watercraft: Dugout Canoes of Wisconsin

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

The Wisconsin Dugout Canoe Survey Project highlights the persistence of cultural traditions and technological ingenuity.

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

Mending Circle

6:30pm–7:45pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
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

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.

John Muir's World

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:

Come journey with storyteller Paul Akert as his portrayal of John Muir takes you from Scotland to Wisconsin to California and around the world.

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

Loud in the Library 2026 - The '90's

7:00pm–11:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

The '90s are back and waiting for you at this year's Loud in the Library, our adults-only fundraiser filled with games, food, drinks, and music! This year the fun will include:

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

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Waitlist
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:

Memory Screening

10:00am–1:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Are you concerned about your memory? Some changes can be normal as we age, but significant memory loss is not a normal part of aging.

Monthly Knit Night

6:00pm–7:45pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
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.

Friday Morning Book Group

10:00am–11:30am
Adults
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Municipal Room
Age Group: Adults
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 20, we will discuss The Dream Hotel by Laila Lalami. 

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

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.

Monthly Knit Night

6:00pm–7:45pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
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.

Friday Morning Book Group

10:00am–11:30am
Adults
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Municipal Room
Age Group: Adults
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 20, we will discuss James by Percival Everett. 

Monona History Club: Looking for Edna: An Edna Taylor Scrapbook

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

Who was Edna Taylor, namesake of a Madison park and Monona parkway? Get to know the Farming Flapper of Femrite Drive.

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.

Friday Morning Book Group

10:00am–11:30am
Adults
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Municipal Room
Age Group: Adults
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, April 17, we will discuss Isola by Allegra Goodman. 

Monthly Knit Night

6:00pm–7:45pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
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.

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.

Friday Morning Book Group

10:00am–11:30am
Adults
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Municipal Room
Age Group: Adults
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, May 15, we will discuss The Emperor of Gladness by Ocean Vuong. 

Monthly Knit Night

6:00pm–7:45pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
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

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.

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)