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Scoops and Stories Construction Vehicles Edition

Scoops & Stories CONSTRUCTION VEHICLE EDITION!

Monday, April 6, 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.

Bilingual Spanish Storytime

Bilingual Storytime & Craft

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Guest Speaker, Storytime

Age Group:

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

 

Bilingual Spanish Storytime and Craft 

Join Samira and David Alvarez for a fun and engaging story followed by a hands-on activity! 

National Arab American Heritage Month

National Arab American Heritage Month: Local Connections

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Program Type:

Guest Speaker

Age Group:

Tweens, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Municipal Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Guest Speaker
Registration Available
Event Details:

Come to this educational presentation to Celebrate National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM) this April.

Construction Vehicle Fun at Dream Park

Dream Park Construction Vehicle Fun!

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Program Type:

Play, Storytime

Age Group:

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

Celebrate Earth Day Early with us as we explore a real Skid-Steer Loader Construction Vehicle!

Located at DREAM PARK - Winnequah Park across the street from the Monona Public Library!

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
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.

Little Scientists Program

Little Scientists

Monday, April 20, 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. 

Portrait of Emily Dickinson besides a photo of actress

An Intimate Evening with Emily Dickinson: "I Dwell in Possibility"

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Forum Room
Age Group: Adults
Registration Available
Event Details:

Actress Betsey Means, of WomanLore, returns to perform as Emily Dickinson (1830-1886). Regarded as one of the greatest American poets, Emily Dickinson wrote poetry of tremendous power, questioning the nature of immortality and death.

Play Cafe

Play Cafe!

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

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

Join us for an hour of open-ended play!

Free coffee for grownups! 

No registration is needed.

Free drop-in event.

 

 

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!

Curious Critters Storytime

Curious Critters Storytime at Aldo Leopold Nature Center!

Monday, April 27, 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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Scoops & Stories CONSTRUCTION VEHICLE EDITION!

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

Creating & Making Together: Intro to Bargello

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! 

We’re trying our hand at bargello this month. Bargello is needlecraft from the 60s and 70s, using yarn, plastic canvas, and simple patterns. Go home with a new handmade brooch, magnet, bookmark, or pair of earrings, made by you.

Bilingual Storytime & Craft

11:00am–11:45am
Children
Arts & Crafts, Guest Speaker, Storytime
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Municipal Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Guest Speaker, Storytime
Event Details:

 

Bilingual Spanish Storytime and Craft 

Join Samira and David Alvarez for a fun and engaging story followed by a hands-on activity! 

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

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.

Monona Library closed for carpet cleaning

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

LEGO Lab

3:00pm–5:00pm
Children
Cancelled
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Age Group: Children

Drop-in event.

Join us in the storytime room for an open LEGO building space with bricks for all ages. Set aside your LEGO creation after the program to have it put in our glass display case!

National Arab American Heritage Month: Local Connections

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

Come to this educational presentation to Celebrate National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM) this April.

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

Dream Park Construction Vehicle Fun!

10:00am–11:00am
Children
Play, Storytime
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Play, Storytime
Event Details:

Celebrate Earth Day Early with us as we explore a real Skid-Steer Loader Construction Vehicle!

Located at DREAM PARK - Winnequah Park across the street from the Monona Public Library!

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

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. 

Makerspace Kids: Jellyfish Air Plant Pot (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
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: Polymer Clay Worry Stones

1:00pm–3:00pm
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:

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.

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

An Intimate Evening with Emily Dickinson: "I Dwell in Possibility"

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

Actress Betsey Means, of WomanLore, returns to perform as Emily Dickinson (1830-1886). Regarded as one of the greatest American poets, Emily Dickinson wrote poetry of tremendous power, questioning the nature of immortality and death.

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

Play Cafe!

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

Join us for an hour of open-ended play!

Free coffee for grownups! 

No registration is needed.

Free drop-in event.

 

 

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

Rescheduled: 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.

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.

Stories & Crafts with Author Pajnag Moua!

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 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

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

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
Full
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

A Safer Migration: Reducing Songbird Collisions with Windows

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

Over a billion birds die every year in the US after hitting windows, and almost half of those happen at homes. The good news is that the solutions are affordable and easy to implement!

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