Upcoming Events

Featured Events

Seed starting Workshop: hands holding a pile of dirt in a heart shape with a seedling

Seed Starting Workshop

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Age Group:

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

Unwind and get your hands in the soil! Learn why starting veggies and flowers from seed gives you more variety and more flexibility than buying transplants—especially if you want to expand your tastebuds or culinary horizons.

Seasonal chefs logo with red checker cloth border

Seasonal Chefs: True Grits

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

Program Type:

Guest Speaker

Age Group:

Adults
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 Program

Little Scientists

Monday, March 16, 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. 

Friends of Monona Public Library Book Drive event March 21, 2026 10am-12pm

Friends of Monona Public Library Book Drive

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

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

All Ages
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!

Build a Birdhouse graphic

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
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 3/21/26 1pm

Teen Makerspace: Celestial Suncatchers

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

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Tweens, Teens
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

Curious Critters Storytime at Aldo Leopold Nature Center!

Monday, March 23, 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!

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
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 and Craft

Bilingual Storytime & Craft

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Guest Speaker, Storytime

Age Group:

Children
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! 

Music Together Toddler Tunes!

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

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

We are excited to welcome Avery from Music Together for this joyful sample toddler music class!

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Music Together Toddler Tunes!

10:00am–10:45am
Children
Storytime
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Forum Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

We are excited to welcome Avery from Music Together for this joyful sample toddler music class!

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

Madison Ballet Special Projects Storytime

10:00am–10:45am
Children
Performance, Storytime
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Forum Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Performance, Storytime
Event Details:

"Join us for a joyful, interactive program that brings the beloved book Giraffes Can’t Dance to life through movement and imagination.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Scoops & Stories at GRAND CROSSING PARK!

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!

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

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)

Scoops & Stories at Grand Crossing Park!

10:00am–10:45am
Children
Play, Storytime
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Play, Storytime
Event Details:

Join Angelika, Youth Services Librarian, at GRAND CROSSING PARK 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

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Monona Public Library
Description:

CLOSED SUNDAY

(Memorial Day - Labor Day)