Week Calendar

Name: Nature Playgroup
Start: 2025-03-18T09:30:00-05:00
End: 2025-03-18T10:15:00-05:00
Location: Monona Public Library

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Nature Playgroup

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:15am

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Children

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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.

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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

MINDFUL MOVEMENT YOGA STORYTIME

Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:15am

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Children

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Library Branch: Monona Public Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Storytime

Event Details:

A family-friendly storytime focusing on yoga-inspired movements, and calm breathing techniques.

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

S.T.E.A.M. SATURDAY! Craft Stick Catapults!

Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Program Type:

STEAM

Age Group:

Children

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Library Branch: Monona Public Library

Room: Municipal Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: STEAM

Event Details:

Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math activities for children ages 6 and up.

Create a craft stick catapult and see how far you can make your pom-pom friend fly!

Free, drop-in program.

No registration is necessary.

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

Eco-Action Tuesdays - Climate Change Adaptation: Planning, Policy, and Education

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm

Program Type:

Guest Speaker

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

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Library Branch: Monona Public Library

Room: Municipal Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Guest Speaker

Event Details:

Eco-Action Tuesdays is sponsored by MGE. Adults and teens are welcome to attend. There will be free refreshments and a door prize!

UW Badger Talk Research Scientist Andrew R.

Wisconsin Film Festival Sneak Peek

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm

Program Type:

Movie

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Open

Library Branch: Monona Public Library

Room: Forum Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Movie

Available

Seats Remaining: 36

Event Details:

Get a glimpse of what’s screening at this year’s Wisconsin Film Festival (April 3-10, 2025) at your public library!

No School Friday: DIY 3-D Paper Sculptures!

Friday, March 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Children, Tweens

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Library Branch: Monona Public Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Children, Tweens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

No School for Monona Grove School District Students TODAY!

Stop by the Storyroom between 10 am and 11 am for DIY Crafts!

Create 3-D Paper Sculptures!

ALL AGES!

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

No School Monday: DIY Construction Zone!

Monday, March 31, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, STEAM

Age Group:

Children

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Library Branch: Monona Public Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM

Event Details:

No School for Monona Grove School District Students TODAY!

Stop by the Storyroom between 10 am and 11 am for family-friendly building activities!

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 Author Samantha Cora!

Thursday, April 10, 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:

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

Busy Bee Baby Storytime with Author Alina Loux!

Wednesday, April 16, 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:

A lap-sit storytime for our youngest patrons (ages 0-2 years old) and their caregivers.

TODAY WE HAVE A SPECIAL GUEST FOR STORYTIME! LOCAL AUTHOR, ALINA LOUX!

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

Makerspace Kids: Modern Squeegee Art (ages 6-12)

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Children, Tweens

Open

Library Branch: Monona Public Library

Room: Municipal Room

Age Group: Children, Tweens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Available

Seats Remaining: 11

Event Details:

Registration Required | Ages 6-12

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9 am		This event is in the "Children" group. Nature Playgroup 9:30am - 10:15am Children Other This event is in the "Children" group. 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. 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. 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
10 am	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. 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. 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. 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.
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12 pm
1 pm		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. 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
2 pm					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. 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.
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4 pm
5 pm		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. 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.
6 pm			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. 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.

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