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Featured Events

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A Superior Bicycling Adventure - A 760-mile Bicycling Journey

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Program Type:

Guest Speaker

Age Group:

Adults
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Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Forum Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Guest Speaker
Registration Available
Event Details:

A 760-mile bicycling jaunt along the south shore of Lake Superior presented by photographer and outdoor enthusiast John Lynn.

Local Author Storytime

Friendly Foxes Storytime with Local Author Tracy Phillippi!

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

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

WE HAVE A SPECIAL GUEST FOR STORYTIME TODAY!

LOCAL AUTHOR TRACY PHILLIPPI WILL JOIN US!

World Migratory Bird Day

World Migratory Bird Day at San Damiano Park

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Guest Speaker, Storytime

Age Group:

Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Guest Speaker, Storytime
Event Details:

Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day, "Shared Spaces: Creating Bird-Friendly Cities and Communities" with the Monona Public Library and the Friends of San Damiano! 

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Smash Bros Tournament @ Grand Crossing Park! (ages 8-13)

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 8:30pm - 9:30pm

Program Type:

Gaming

Age Group:

Tweens, Teens
Register Now
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Available
Event Details:

Ages 8-13. To compete, registration is required. Just watching? No need to register!

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Scoops & Stories at Grand Crossing Park!

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am

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!

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TRUCK FEST @ Ahuska Park

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm

Age Group:

Children, Tweens, All Ages
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Tweens, All Ages
Event Details:

This is an off-site event at Ahuska Park in Monona.

Pipe Cleaner Pals! (ages 6 -14)

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

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

Registration Required | Ages 6-14

Teen Makerspace

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Tweens, Teens
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Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Available
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Makerspace Kids: Disco Snail (ages 6-12)

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

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

Registration Required | Ages 6-12

Paint your very own Disco Snail cutie! Place next to a window to shine rays of light that sparkle on your walls.

Kids Concerts in the Park: Black Star Drumline!

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm

Program Type:

Performance

Age Group:

Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

Off-Site Event at Grand Crossing Park for all ages!

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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.

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

Friendly Foxes Storytime with Local Author Tracy Phillippi!

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

WE HAVE A SPECIAL GUEST FOR STORYTIME TODAY!

LOCAL AUTHOR TRACY PHILLIPPI WILL JOIN US!

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.

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, Guest Speaker, Storytime
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Guest Speaker, Storytime
Event Details:

Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day, "Shared Spaces: Creating Bird-Friendly Cities and Communities" with the Monona Public Library and the Friends of San Damiano! 

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.

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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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)

Scoops & Stories at Grand Crossing Park!

10:00am - 10:45am
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)

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.

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)

Busy Bee Baby Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
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.

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 & Stories with Junebug!

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

Welcome, Junebug! 

Junko Yamauchi, Early Childhood Music and Movement Educator, will delight you with engaging stories and music!

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.

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)

Scoops & Yoga Storytime at Grand Crossing Park!

10:00am - 10:45am
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 Yoga Storytime!

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.

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 Susan from Music Together for this joyful sample toddler music class! Geared towards ages 1 to 3 years old; however, younger and older siblings/friends are always welcome to this family-friendly 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.

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

Friendly Foxes Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
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.

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)

CAMP LIBRARY - Stuffie Sleepover Storytime!

6:00pm - 6:45pm
Children, All Ages
Storytime
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Details coming soon!

Check in your stuffie at "CAMP LIBRARY" for a fun overnight stay!

Meet us in the storyroom with your stuffed toy for a snack and story before checking your stuffie in for the night! 

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.

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
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)

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.

Busy Bee Baby Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
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.

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

Friendly Foxes Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
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.

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

Spidey & Friends Superhero Spectacular!

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Children, All Ages
Performance, Storytime
Library Branch: Monona Public Library
Room: Forum Room
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: Performance, Storytime
Event Details:

Webs up, Spiders! Meet the full Spidey Team: Spidey, Ghost Spider, and Spin! Gear up for storytime, exciting superhero lessons, and meet & greet photo opportunities. After the show, enjoy crafts, sweet treats, and more!

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.

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)

Busy Bee Baby Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
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.

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