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storytime and bracelet workshop bilingual

ALL AGES Bilingual Story & Bracelet Making Workshop

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Guest Speaker, Storytime

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
Event Details:

Bilingual Story & Bracelet-Making Workshop
Cuento y taller bilingüe para hacer pulseras

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
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!

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
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. 

Magic Show

No School Friday: Magic Show with Jonathan Elkins!

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Program Type:

Performance

Age Group:

Children, Tweens, Teens, All Ages
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Forum Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, All Ages
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

Enjoy this Family Friendly Magic Show with Jonathan Elkins!

No registration is needed. Drop-in! 

 

 

SCOOPS & STORIES

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.

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:

 

Details coming soon!

 

In the meantime, take a sneak peek at Tia's amazing work here: 

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. 

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.

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ALL AGES Bilingual Story & Bracelet Making Workshop

11:00am–12:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, All Ages
Arts & Crafts, Guest Speaker, Storytime
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Municipal Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Guest Speaker, Storytime
Event Details:

Bilingual Story & Bracelet-Making Workshop
Cuento y taller bilingüe para hacer pulseras

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: Storytime 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.

Makerspace Kids: (ages 6-12)

11:00am–12:00pm
Children, Tweens
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Municipal Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Available

Teen Makerspace: Finger Knit Scarf

1:00pm–2:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Arts & Crafts
Full
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

No School Friday: Magic Show with Jonathan Elkins!

11:00am–12:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, All Ages
Performance
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Forum Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, All Ages
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

Enjoy this Family Friendly Magic Show with Jonathan Elkins!

No registration is needed. Drop-in! 

 

 

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.

Story & Therapeutic Watercolor Workshop with Author Tia

2:00pm–3:15pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, All Ages
Arts & Crafts, Guest Speaker, Storytime, Workshop
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:

 

Details coming soon!

 

In the meantime, take a sneak peek at Tia's amazing work here: 

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)

11:00am–12:00pm
Children, Tweens
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Municipal Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Available

Teen Makerspace: Frog Alpha Keychain

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

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.

Teen Makerspace: Celestial Suncatchers

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

Graphic Novel Book Club (ages 9-13)

5:00pm–6:00pm
Tweens
Book Club
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Storytime 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.

Makerspace Kids: (ages 6-12)

11:00am–12:00pm
Children, Tweens
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Municipal Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Available

Teen Makerspace: Polymer Clay Worry Stones

1:00pm–3:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Arts & Crafts
Upcoming
Registration Available
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Municipal Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Available
Event Details:

Join Carolyn to make the monthly craft project and socialize with other teens

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.

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)

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)

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:

MONONA PUBLIC LIBRARY - CLOSED ALL DAY

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Monona Public Library
Description:

CLOSED SUNDAY

(Memorial Day - Labor Day)