This event is in the "Children" group. Nature Playgroup 9:30am - 10:15am Children Other This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 8 2025 Tue Nature Playgroup 9:30am - 10:15am Other Library Branch: Monona Public Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Other It is an excellent way for children and their adults to socialize. We meet in the green space outside the children's area entrance off of Schluter Road.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 (too cold/chance of storms/other advisories), we move our nature-themed activities into the storyroom.Please click the REMIND ME icon above the program description for updates.Drop-in!No registration is needed. We meet all year long! 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.
This event is in the "Children" group. Busy Bee Baby Storytime 9:30am - 10:00am Children Storytime This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 9 2025 Wed Busy Bee Baby Storytime 9:30am - 10:00am 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.
This event is in the "Children" group. Friendly Foxes Storytime with Author Samantha Cora! 9:30am - 10:00am Children Storytime This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 10 2025 Thu Friendly Foxes Storytime with Author Samantha Cora! 9:30am - 10:00am Storytime Library Branch: Monona Public Library Room: Forum Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Event Details: TODAY WE HAVE A SPECIAL GUEST FOR STORYTIME!LOCAL AUTHOR, SAMANTHA CORA! 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
This event is in the "Children" group. Scoops & Stories at Grand Crossing Park! 10:30am - 11:00am Children Storytime Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 7 2025 Mon Scoops & Stories at Grand Crossing Park! 10:30am - 11:00am Storytime 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.
This event is in the "Children" group. Toddler Playtime 10:00am - 10:30am Children Play This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 9 2025 Wed Toddler Playtime 10:00am - 10:30am Play Library Branch: Monona Public Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Play PLAY! is such an important part of Early Literacy!Join us for a fun open-play experience where your toddler can practice social-emotional learning skills with friends. No registration is needed.Free drop-in event. Talk! Sing! Read! Write! Play!www.everychildreadytoread.org 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.
This event is in the "Children" group. Preschool Playtime 10:00am - 10:30am Children Play This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 10 2025 Thu Preschool Playtime 10:00am - 10:30am Play Library Branch: Monona Public Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Play PLAY! is such an important part of Early Literacy!Join us for a fun open-play experience where your preschooler can practice social-emotional learning skills with friends. No registration is needed.Free drop-in event. Talk! Sing! Read! Write! Play!www.everychildreadytoread.org 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Online Author Talk: The Stories, Science, and History of Trees with Smithsonian Gardens Greenhouse Horticulturalist Matthew Fleming 1:00pm - 2:00pm Adults Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 8 2025 Tue Online Author Talk: The Stories, Science, and History of Trees with Smithsonian Gardens Greenhouse Horticulturalist Matthew Fleming 1:00pm - 2:00pm Library Branch: Monona Public Library Room: Virtual Age Group: Adults Event Details: This program takes place virtually. To register, follow this link: https://libraryc.org/mymononalibrary/upcoming Join us as Smithsonian Horticulturalist Matthew Fleming, guides us through the secret world of trees as is revealed in the beautiful and absorbing guide to the giants of the plant world—The Tree Book: The Stories, Science, and History of Trees
This event is in the "Adults" group. The Dragon From Chicago: the Story of Sigrid Schultz: a WWII War Correspondent 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adults Guest Speaker Open Available This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 12 2025 Sat The Dragon From Chicago: the Story of Sigrid Schultz: a WWII War Correspondent 2:00pm - 3:00pm Guest Speaker Open Library Branch: Monona Public Library Room: Municipal Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Guest Speaker Available Seats Remaining: 40 Event Details: The gripping story of Sigrid Schultz, the Chicago Tribune's Berlin bureau chief and primary foreign correspondent for Central Europe from 1925 to January 1941.
This event is in the "Tweens" group. Graphic Novel Book Club (ages 9-13) 5:00pm - 6:00pm Tweens Book Club Open Available This event is in the "Tweens" group. Apr 8 2025 Tue Graphic Novel Book Club (ages 9-13) 5:00pm - 6:00pm Book Club Open Library Branch: Monona Public Library Room: Municipal Room Age Group: Tweens Program Type: Book Club Available Seats Remaining: 3 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 event is in the "Adults" group. Creating & Making Together: Chicken Wire Suncatcher 6:00pm - 7:30pm Adults Arts & Crafts Open Available This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 9 2025 Wed Creating & Making Together: Chicken Wire Suncatcher 6:00pm - 7:30pm Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Monona Public Library Room: Municipal Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Available Seats Remaining: 12 Event Details: Don’t get caught up in trying to create perfection. This program is about exploring new techniques and giving ourselves time to be creative! Make a suncatcher to capture the lovely springtime sunshine! We’ll be using chicken wire, embroidery hoops, wire, and glass beads to make a small, unique suncatcher for the season.