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Name: Scoops & Stories at Grand Crossing Park!
Start: 2025-04-07T10:30:00-05:00
End: 2025-04-07T11:00:00-05:00
Location: Scoops & Stories at Grand Crossing Park!

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Scoops & Stories at Grand Crossing Park!

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am

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!

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.

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!

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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

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!

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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

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: 1

Event Details:

Registration Required | Ages 6-12

Jerry App, Natasha Kassulke, on an orange background with the book Planting and Idea: Critical and Creative Thinking About Environmental Issues between

Eco-Action Tuesdays- A Legacy of Environmental Storytelling featuring Jerry Apps and Natasha Kassulke

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm

Program Type:

Guest Speaker

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Monona Public Library

Room: Forum Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Guest Speaker

Available

Seats Remaining: 47

Event Details:

Join us on the 55th anniversary of Earth Day for a special event featuring Jerry Apps, renowned Wisconsin historian and author, as he reflects on his legacy of environmental writing.

Disclaimer(s)

Individuals who require accommodation or other accessibility assistance in order to fully participate, please contact library staff one week prior to event.

MINDFUL MOVEMENT YOGA STORYTIME

Saturday, April 26, 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.

S.T.E.A.M. SATURDAY! UW Wonders of Physics!

Saturday, April 26, 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.

Special guests from the University of Wisconsin Madison Wonders of Physics will showcase some cool demonstrations!

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.

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!

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

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

Open

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Tweens, Teens

Program Type: Gaming

Available

Seats Remaining: 32

Event Details:

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

Disclaimer(s)

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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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 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 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.	This event is in the "Children" group. MINDFUL MOVEMENT YOGA STORYTIME 9:30am - 10:15am Children Storytime This event is in the "Children" group. 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.
10 am		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.	This event is in the "Adults" group. Friends Frenzy! Membership Drive—Friends of the Monona Public Library 10:00am - 2:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Monona Public Library Room: Friends Bookstore Age Group: Adults Event Details: Friends Frenzy! Membership Drive Learn about the Friends Join or renew and receive a thank you gift Get a first look at our collection of books for Earth Day friendsofmononalibrary.org
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1 pm				This event is in the "Children" group. S.T.E.A.M. SATURDAY! UW Wonders of Physics! 1:00pm - 2:00pm Children STEAM This event is in the "Children" group. 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. Special guests from the University of Wisconsin Madison Wonders of Physics will showcase some cool demonstrations! 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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6 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group. Eco-Action Tuesdays- A Legacy of Environmental Storytelling featuring Jerry Apps and Natasha Kassulke 6:30pm - 7:45pm Adults Guest Speaker Open Available This event is in the "Adults" group. Open Library Branch: Monona Public Library Room: Forum Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Guest Speaker Available Seats Remaining: 47 Event Details: Join us on the 55th anniversary of Earth Day for a special event featuring Jerry Apps, renowned Wisconsin historian and author, as he reflects on his legacy of environmental writing. Disclaimer(s) Individuals who require accommodation or other accessibility assistance in order to fully participate, please contact library staff one week prior to event.	This event is in the "Adults" group. Wednesday Evening Book Club 6:30pm - 7:45pm Adults Book Club This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Monona Public Library Room: Board Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: New in 2025!	This event is in the "Adults" group. Online Author Talk: The Thrill of Writing Action, Adventure, and Suspense: A Conversation with Bestselling Author Gregg Hurwitz 6:00pm - 7:00pm 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 Do you love action-packed adventure? Are you ready for the thrill?

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