Week Calendar

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.

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Drop-in!

No registration is needed. We meet all year long!

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.

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!

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!

NEW to Graphic Novel Book Club: PLEASE REGISTER for this series throught the calendar to attend! You will register once for the entirety of the series.

Books ready at the front desk after each meeting for checkout--if you miss a book club, just stop at the main desk for our next read!

Join us for an awesome Graphic Novel reading adventure! Each session, we will discuss a pre-selected book, enjoy a snack, and complete an activity related to our book selection!

For parents: Despite contrary belief, research has shown that Graphic Novels are incredibly beneficial to children and their literacy skills! Graphic novels often contain more advanced vocabulary than chapter books, are helpful to readers with dyslexia, and are a way to encourage reluctant readers to engage in reading.

This program takes place virtually. To register, follow this link: https://libraryc.org/mymononalibrary/upcoming

Registration Required. Ages 10-17.

Join us this summer for an open play space to run your own campaigns with friends or be matched with a group ready to lead a campaign! Supplies and resources will be provided to support your group. This club is designed for players who are already familiar with gameplay and character building. Experienced beginners, Intermediate skill levels, and advanced players are welcome to this gathering!

Upon registering, please answer questions that speak to your skill level, specify whether you are a group leader coming with an established group, or if you are an individual player looking for a group. Also specify whether you are comfortable DMing a campaign.

Registration Required--when you register, you will be signing up for the entire series. Please ONLY commit if you are able to attend all sessions. Limited to ages 9-13.

Join experienced D&D player and Monona Public Library staff member Carolyn for an exciting beginner campaign into the world of D&D! This session is great for those who've been wanting to learn to play, or those with a little experience who want to get the hang of gameplay. The first of seven sessions will be dedicated to character building and instructions on how to play.

Don’t get caught up in trying to create perfection. This program is about exploring new techniques and giving ourselves time to be creative!