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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!

Colorful bird images on green background

A Safer Migration: Reducing Songbird Collisions with Windows

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Age Group:

Adults
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!

Free Comic Book Day - May 2

Free Comic Book Day

All Day 5/2

Age Group:

All Ages
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Stop by to celebrate Free Comic Book Day at Monona Public Library! We will have *free* comic books to give away courtesy of Westfield Comics in Madison. (Quantities may be limited.)

Live Insect Discovery

Live Insect Discovery!

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Program Type:

Guest Speaker, STEAM

Age Group:

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

Celebrate Remake Learning Days, a hands-on learning festival with Insect Ambassadors! 

See their special message below:

Scoops & Stories

Scoops & Stories at GRAND CROSSING PARK!

Monday, May 4, 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!

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Makerspace Kids: Jellyfish Air Plant Pot (ages 6-12)

11:00am–12:00pm
Children, Tweens
Arts & Crafts
Waitlist
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.

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.

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

Stories & Crafts!

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 interactive stories and fun crafts!

Hands-on activities designed to develop the Five Early Literacy Practices that prepare your child to read. Let's talk, sing, read, write, and play together!  

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

Insect Craft

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Arts & Crafts, Guest Speaker, STEAM
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Municipal Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Guest Speaker, STEAM
Event Details:

Celebrate Remake Learning Days, a hands-on learning festival with Insect Ambassadors! 

See their special message below:

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.

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

Mending Circle

6:30pm–7:45pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Forum 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

World Migratory Bird Day at San Damiano Park

9:00am–12:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Arts & Crafts, Other
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Event Details:

Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day, "Every Bird Counts – Your Observations Matter!" with the Monona Public Library and the Friends of San Damiano! 

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: Needle Felting Dryer Balls

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! 

Needle felting is a craft that uses needles to shape wool into fun shapes and designs. Get a quick intro to this fun craft, with wool, needles, and dryer balls. Make an adorable frog, or simply add designs to the wool dryer ball. 

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

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

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)

Artstudio Kids! (ages 4-8)

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

Ages 4-8 | 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!

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

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Monona Public Library
Description:

CLOSED SUNDAY

(Memorial Day - Labor Day)

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.

Teen Makerspace: Mini Bookshelves

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

Registration Required. Ages 10-17.

Start with an Altoid tin, paint it, and add popsicle stick shelves. Then make your own mini books out of cardstock and paper. Decorate the spines with the names of your favorite books.

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Monona Public Library
Description:

CLOSED SUNDAY

(Memorial Day - Labor Day)

Curious Critters Storytime at Aldo Leopold Nature Center!

10:00am–10:45am
Children
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Offsite Event
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!

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.

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

Perler Bead Club

3:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Tweens
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required for each individual session. Ages 6-14 (children under 8 should be accompanied by an adult).

Jump into this special event to make your own Perler Bead creations! Unique and exciting patterns will be available for you to use!

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Monona Public Library
Description:

CLOSED SUNDAY

(Memorial Day - Labor Day)

Fuzzy Felt Friends! (ages 6-14)

1:00pm–2:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Municipal Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Available
Event Details:

Registration Required | Ages 6-14
Sign up for this special mini-series where we sew felt creations each week from the amazing patterns of artist @lizakwak.knits! 

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

Teen Makerspace: Moss Wall Art

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

Registration Required. Ages 10-17.

A part of our Camp Library series: Turn your wall into a 3D green space with Moss Wall Art! Start with a wooden picture frame and fill it with moss, stones, sticks, and other natural elements.

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Monona Public Library
Description:

MONONA PUBLIC LIBRARY - CLOSED ALL DAY