Upcoming Events

Featured Events

LAST Scoops & Stories at the ICE RINK!

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Children

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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.

Seasonal Chefs: True Grits

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Program Type:

Guest Speaker

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Monona Public Library

Room: Forum Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Guest Speaker

Registration Available

Event Details:

Learn to love grits with Laurel Burleson of the Ugly Apple Cafe. Chef Laurel will demonstrate a couple of recipes that highlight grits, and resulting in small samples.

Space is limited. Please register to save your spot.

Little Scientists

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Program Type:

STEAM

Age Group:

Children

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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.

Friends of Monona Public Library Book Drive

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

All Ages

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Library Branch: Monona Public Library

Room: Friends Bookstore

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Other

Event Details:

Donate gently used books, puzzles, and games. Accepting donations for the next annual book sale (Oct 2026)! All proceeds directly support library programming: art & cooking classes, book clubs, storytime, performers, and more!

Makerspace Kids: Build a Birdhouse! (ages 6-12)

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Children, Tweens

Open

Library Branch: Monona Public Library

Room: Municipal Room

Age Group: Children, Tweens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Available

Event Details:

Registration Required | Ages 6-12

Assemble your own birdhouse with a screwdriver! Use paint to turn your birdhouse into a cozy little home for feathered friends.

Children under 8 should be accompanied by adults.

Teen Makerspace: Celestial Suncatchers

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Tweens, Teens

Open

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.

Curious Critters Storytime at Aldo Leopold Nature Center!

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:15am

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Children

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Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Storytime

Event Details:

Join Angelika, Youth Services Librarian, at Aldo Leopold Nature Center for Storytime!

Eco-Action Tuesdays- Data Centers: AI in Wisconsin

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm

Program Type:

Guest Speaker

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Open

Library Branch: Monona Public Library

Room: Forum Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Guest Speaker

Registration Available

Event Details:

We welcome Amy Barrilleaux from Clean Wisconsin who will speak about proposed data centers in Wisconsin and their affect on utility prices, the environment and climate change.

Bilingual Storytime & Craft

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Guest Speaker

Registration Available

Event Details:

Learn to love grits with Laurel Burleson of the Ugly Apple Cafe. Chef Laurel will demonstrate a couple of recipes that highlight grits, and resulting in small samples.

Space is limited. Please register to save 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

Monona Public Library Closed all Day for Maintenance and Staff Training

All Day

Closing

Branches:

Monona Public Library

Description:

Monona Public Library is closed all day for maintenance and staff training.

Eco-Action Tuesdays- Data Centers: AI in Wisconsin

6:30pm–7:45pm

Teens, Adults

Guest Speaker

Open

Registration Available

Open

Library Branch: Monona Public Library

Room: Forum Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Guest Speaker

Registration Available

Event Details:

We welcome Amy Barrilleaux from Clean Wisconsin who will speak about proposed data centers in Wisconsin and their affect on utility prices, the environment and climate change.

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

Bilingual Storytime & Craft

10:00am–10:45am

Children

Arts & Crafts, Guest Speaker, Storytime

Library Branch: Monona Public Library

Room: Forum Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Guest Speaker, Storytime

Event Details:

Bilingual Spanish Storytime and Craft

Join Samira 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

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

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

Live Insect Discovery!

1:00pm–2:00pm

Children, Tweens

Guest Speaker, STEAM

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:

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

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Branches:

Monona Public Library

Description:

CLOSED SUNDAY

(Memorial Day - Labor Day)

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