Monona Public Library

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Monona Public Library
1000 Nichols Road
Monona, WI 53716
United States

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Sun: 1:00pm-5:00pmLabor Day - Memorial Day

Mon-Wed: 9:00am-8:00pm

Thu-Fri: 9:00am-6:00pm

Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

Week Calendar

Featured Events

Scoops & Stories Feb

Scoops & Stories at the ICE RINK!

Monday, February 2, 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 inside the Below Deck Concession Stand.

Take Your Child to the Library Event

Take Your Child to the Library Day!

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Children, All Ages

Library Branch: Monona Public Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Children, All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

"Take Your Child to the Library Day (TYCLD) is an international initiative that encourages families
everywhere to take their children to their local library." TYCLD is officially held on the first Saturday in February!

Story & Therapeutic Watercolor Workshop

Story & Therapeutic Watercolor Workshop with Author Tia

Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Guest Speaker, Storytime, Workshop

Age Group:

Children, Tweens, Teens, All Ages

Library Branch: Monona Public Library

Room: Municipal Room

Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Guest Speaker, Storytime, Workshop

Event Details:

Join Author Tia Richardson for a storytelling adventure based on her book, "Caring All Around Me." Followed by a fun watercolor craft for children of all ages and their families. Drop in, no registration needed.

Little Scientists WI Energy Institute Experiment

Little Scientists with the Wisconsin Energy Institute!

Monday, February 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!

TODAY WE HAVE A SPECIAL GUEST FROM THE Wisconsin Energy Institute!

Music, Stories, Dance & Play with Madison Contemporary Dance

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Storytime

Age Group:

Children

Library Branch: Monona Public Library

Room: Forum Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime

Event Details:

We are excited to welcome Sara Rohs from Madison Contemporary Dance for a special Thursday event!

Everyone is welcome to this family-friendly program, suitable for toddlers and preschoolers.

No registration is needed.

Teen Makerspace: Lovely Frog Keychain 2/21/25 1pm

Teen Makerspace: Frog Alpha Keychain

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

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Tweens, Teens

Open

Library Branch: Monona Public Library

Room: Municipal Room

Age Group: Tweens, Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Available

Event Details:

Create an adorable frog alpha keychain from floss thread decorated with hearts.

All supplies provided.

Curious Critters Feb Mar 2026

Curious Critters Storytime at Aldo Leopold Nature Center!

Monday, February 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!

SCOOPS & STORIES

Scoops & Stories at the ICE RINK!

Monday, March 2, 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 inside the Below Deck Concession Stand.

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.

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (3/16)	Mon (3/17)	Tue (3/18)	Wed (3/19)	Thu (3/20)	Fri (3/21)	Sat (3/22)
9 am			This event is in the "Children" group Nature Playgroup 9:30am–10:15am Children Other This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Monona Public Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Other Event Details: Meet us in the Storyroom for open-ended nature-themed play! Check out our new sensory tables and other craft opportunities. 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