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Friday Morning Book Group

10:00am - 11:30am
Adults
Book Club
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Municipal Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
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, January 17, we will discuss The Children's Blizzard

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Forum Room
Purpose of Meeting

LIBRARY CLOSED

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Board Room
Purpose of Meeting

LIBRARY CLOSED

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Monona Public Library
This event is in the "Children" group.

Nature Playgroup

9:30am - 10:15am
Children
Other
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other

It is an excellent way for children and their adults to socialize outside. Activities may include but are not limited to open-ended play, blocks, storytelling, puppets, scavenger hunts, crafts, and more! 

Ages 2-6 but younger and older siblings/friends are always welcome. If the weather is questionable, we will try to move our nature-themed activities into the storyroom.

Please click the REMIND ME icon above the program description for updates.

Drop-in!

No registration is needed. We meet all year long!


 

Disclaimer(s)

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Monthly Knit Night

6:00pm - 7:45pm
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Overlook
Age Group: Teens, Adults

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Busy Bee Baby Storytime

9:30am - 10:00am
Children
Storytime
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime

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

Join us for 15 - 20 minutes of fun singing, rhymes, fingerplays, and reading together! 

Siblings and friends are welcome. 

No registration is needed.

Free drop-in event.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Toddler Playtime

10:00am - 10:30am
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 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)

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Friendly Foxes Storytime

9:30am - 10:00am
Children
Storytime
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime

Enjoy 20-30 min of Storytime with Angelika as she reads books, sings songs, and shares early literacy tips. 

Ages 2-5 years old but younger and older siblings/friends are always welcome.

Our goal is to provide an opportunity to introduce children to reading and language in a fun way. 
 

No registration is needed.

Free drop-in program.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Preschool Playtime

10:00am - 10:30am
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 preschooler 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)

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

MINDFUL MOVEMENT STORYTIME

9:30am - 10:15am
Children
Storytime
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

A family-friendly storytime focusing on yoga-inspired movements, and calm breathing techniques.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

S.T.E.A.M. SATURDAY!

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children
STEAM
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Forum Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

S.T.E.A.M Saturdays are back!

Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math activities for children ages 6 and up.

Details coming soon!

Free, drop-in program.

No registration is necessary.

 

Disclaimer(s)

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.

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Adventure of the Pixel Dragons: a Cross-Stitch Series!

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Municipal Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Must register for full series. Registration Required. Ages 10-17 only.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Monona History Club: Finding the Spirit in the Wood

2:00pm - 3:15pm
Adults
Guest Speaker, Movie
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Forum Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Guest Speaker, Movie
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Did you stop by once or twice to see the First Harry Whitehorse International Wood Sculpture Festival at San Damiano in June?

This event is in the "Children" group.

Snack & Story

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Children
Storytime
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Details coming soon!

Family Friendly Storytime.

Drop-in.

No registration needed.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

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.  

This event is in the "Children" group.

ArtStudio Kids!

10:00am - 11:00am
Children
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Municipal Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Ages 3-8 | 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!

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Monthly Knit Night

6:00pm - 7:45pm
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Overlook
Age Group: Teens, Adults

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

LEGO Lab!

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Children
STEAM
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEAM

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!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Friday Morning Book Group

10:00am - 11:30am
Adults
Book Club
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Municipal Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
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 21, we will discuss Before We Were Yours by L

This event is in the "Children" group.

ArtStudio Kids!

10:00am - 11:00am
Children
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Municipal Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Ages 3-8 | 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!

This event is in the "Children" group.

ArtStudio Kids!

10:00am - 11:00am
Children
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Municipal Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Ages 3-8 | 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!

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Monthly Knit Night

6:00pm - 7:45pm
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Overlook
Age Group: Teens, Adults

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

LEGO Lab!

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Children
STEAM
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEAM

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!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Friday Morning Book Group

10:00am - 11:30am
Adults
Book Club
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Municipal Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
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 21, we will discuss The Personal Librarian by Mari