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Teen Makerspace: Gift Giving: Macrame Coasters 12/20/25 at 1pm

Teen Makerspace: Macrame Costers

Saturday, December 20, 2025 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 set of two macrame coasters perfect for the gift giving season! These coasters are perfect for a hot cup of cocoa with there eye-catching accent colors. Teens will be walked through how to make the first coaster step-by-step.

Aldo Storytime

Curious Critters Storytime at Aldo Leopold Nature Center!

Monday, December 22, 2025 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!

winter break fun

Winter Stories & Craft!

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Storytime

Age Group:

Children, Tweens, All Ages
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Municipal Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us in the Municipal Room for Winter Break Fun! 

Listen to seasonal stories as you work on crafts.

Children of all ages are welcome. 

winter break fun schedule

Bluey Stories & Craft!

Friday, December 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Storytime

Age Group:

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

Calling all Bluey fans!

Listen to stories and music, check out books, and work on a fun Bluey craft!

Latex allergy alert: *Balloons will be used during storytime*

 

 

winter break fun construction zone

Construction Zone Stories & Play!

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Program Type:

Play, Storytime

Age Group:

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

Calling all construction enthusiasts! 

Join us in the Forum room for some serious fun!

Listen to stories, music, build, and play!

Drop-in starting at 10 am.

Winter Break Madison Dance

Music, Stories, Dance, & Play! With Madison Contemporary Dance

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Program Type:

Guest Speaker, Play, Storytime

Age Group:

Children
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Forum Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Guest Speaker, Play, Storytime
Event Details:

Join Sara Rohs from Madison Contemporary Dance for a fun program filled with Music, Stories, Dancing, and Playtime! 

Friendship Garland image

Makerspace: Giant Friendship Bracelet Garlands! (ages 6-14)

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm

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:

Come make a personalized, giant friendship bracelet garland! We will use 6" upholstery needles to string ball pit balls as beads, along with lettered foam discs.

yoga bubbles winter fun

Yoga Stories & Bubble Play!

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Program Type:

Play, Storytime

Age Group:

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

Join us for interactive yoga stories filled with bubble fun! 

SCOOPS & STORIES

Scoops & Stories at the ICE RINK!

Monday, January 5, 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. 

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

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Winter Mocktails

6:30pm–7:45pm
Adults
Guest Speaker
Waitlist
Registration Available
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Municipal Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Guest Speaker
Registration Available
Event Details:

Join us as we learn how to make mocktails with Travis of Cordial Madison. Small tastes provided. 

Space is limited, please register to reserve 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

RESCHEDULED TO JANUARY 10th! Bilingual Story & Bracelet Making Workshop

10:00am–11:30am
Children, Tweens, Teens, All Ages
Arts & Crafts, Guest Speaker, Storytime
Cancelled
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Forum Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Guest Speaker, Storytime
Event Details:

 

UPDATE! THIS FUN EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO SATURDAY, JANUARY 10TH, STARTING AT 11 AM! PLEASE UPDATE YOUR CALENDARS, AND WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU THEN.

 

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

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Music, Stories, Dance, & Play! With Madison Contemporary Dance

10:00am–11:00am
Children
Guest Speaker, Play, Storytime
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Forum Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Guest Speaker, Play, Storytime
Event Details:

Join Sara Rohs from Madison Contemporary Dance for a fun program filled with Music, Stories, Dancing, and Playtime! 

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

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Monona Public Library
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MONONA PUBLIC LIBRARY - CLOSED ALL DAY

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

Finding Your Family: Getting Started With Your Genealogy Research

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

Do you want to find your family’s history but don’t know where to start? In this presentation, you’ll learn the basics of genealogy research so you can confidently start your own family history project.

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

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

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 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

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 with 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

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CLOSED SUNDAY

(Memorial Day - Labor Day)

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