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World Migratory Bird Day at San Damiano Park

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Guest Speaker, Storytime

Age Group:

Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages

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Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Guest Speaker, Storytime

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Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day, "Shared Spaces: Creating Bird-Friendly Cities and Communities" with the Monona Public Library and the Friends of San Damiano!

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

Registration Available

Event Details:

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

Scoops & Stories at Grand Crossing Park!

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am

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!

TRUCK FEST @ Ahuska Park

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm

Age Group:

Children, Tweens, All Ages

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Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Children, Tweens, All Ages

Event Details:

This is an off-site event at Ahuska Park in Monona.

First Day for Summer Reading Program Prize Pickup!

All Day 6/16

Age Group:

All Ages

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Library Branch: Monona Public Library

Age Group: All Ages

Event Details:

Have you earned your 10 day wheel spin in Beanstack? Today is the first day you can stop in and get your first wheel spin prize for our Summer Reading Program. Want to sign up? Head to mononalibrary.beanstack.org.

Pipe Cleaner Pals! (ages 6 -14)

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

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

Registration Available

Event Details:

Registration Required | Ages 6-14

Teen Makerspace

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Tweens, Teens

Open

Library Branch: Monona Public Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Tweens, Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Available

Makerspace Kids: Disco Snail (ages 6-12)

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Children, Tweens

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Library Branch: Monona Public Library

Room: Municipal Room

Age Group: Children, Tweens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Registration Required | Ages 6-12

Paint your very own Disco Snail cutie! Place next to a window to shine rays of light that sparkle on your walls.

Kids Concerts in the Park: Black Star Drumline!

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm

Program Type:

Performance

Age Group:

Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages

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Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Program Type: Performance

Event Details:

Off-Site Event at Grand Crossing Park for all ages!

Pipe Cleaner Pals! (ages 6 -14)

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

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

Registration Available

Event Details:

Registration Required | Ages 6-14

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All Day	Closing Library Closed All Day Branches: Monona Public Library Description: CLOSED SUNDAY (Memorial Day - Labor Day)	This event is in the "All Ages" group. First Day for Summer Reading Program Prize Pickup! All Day All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group. Library Branch: Monona Public Library Age Group: All Ages Event Details: Have you earned your 10 day wheel spin in Beanstack? Today is the first day you can stop in and get your first wheel spin prize for our Summer Reading Program. Want to sign up? Head to mononalibrary.beanstack.org.
10 am		This event is in the "Children" group. ArtStudio Kids! (ages 3-8) 10:00am - 11:00am Children Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Children" group. Library Branch: Monona Public Library Room: Municipal Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts 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!	This event is in the "Children" group. Nature Playgroup! 10:00am - 10:45am Children Play, Other This event is in the "Children" group. Library Branch: Monona Public Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Play, Other Event Details: Meet us in the green space outside the children's area entrance or the Storyroom if it is raining. 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. Busy Bee Baby Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am 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. 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. Toddler Playtime 10:30am - 11:00am 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. 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. Music & Stories with Junebug! 10:00am - 10:45am 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: Welcome, Junebug! Junko Yamauchi, Early Childhood Music and Movement Educator, will delight you with engaging stories and music! 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 "Adults" group. Friday Morning Book Group 10:00am - 11:30am Adults Book Club This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Monona Public Library Room: Municipal Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: The Friday Morning Book Group focuses on thought-provoking and enjoyable reads in a variety of genres, including both fiction and non-fiction. Copies will be available at the library. Ebooks and Audiobooks are also available through Libby. On Friday, June 20, we will discuss Real Americans by Rachel Khong
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1 pm		This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Pipe Cleaner Pals! (ages 6 -14) 1:00pm - 3:00pm Children, Tweens Arts & Crafts Open Registration Available This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Open Library Branch: Monona Public Library Room: Municipal Room Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Available Event Details: Registration Required \| Ages 6-14 Disclaimer(s) Individuals who require accommodation or other accessibility assistance in order to fully participate, please contact library staff one week prior to event. 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 "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Makerspace 1:00pm - 2:00pm Tweens, Teens Arts & Crafts Open Registration Available This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Open Library Branch: Monona Public Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Available	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Makerspace Kids: Disco Snail (ages 6-12) 1:00pm - 3:00pm Children, Tweens Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Library Branch: Monona Public Library Room: Municipal Room Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Registration Required \| Ages 6-12 Paint your very own Disco Snail cutie! Place next to a window to shine rays of light that sparkle on your walls.	This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Table Top Gaming Club 1:00pm - 3:00pm Tweens, Teens Gaming Open Registration Available This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Open Library Branch: Monona Public Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Gaming Registration Available Event Details: Gather with friends and play a variety of table top games! Games will be pulled from the library's board game collection. Carolyn will be available to run an one-shot RPG game for interested players.
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5 pm			This event is in the "Children" group. Book Scouts! (ages 6-8) 5:00pm - 6:00pm Children Book Club Open Registration Available This event is in the "Children" group. Open Library Branch: Monona Public Library Room: Forum Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Book Club Registration Available Event Details: Registration Required \| Ages 6-8 Disclaimer(s) Individuals who require accommodation or other accessibility assistance in order to fully participate, please contact library staff one week prior to event. 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. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Kids Concerts in the Park: Black Star Drumline! 5:30pm - 6:15pm Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Performance Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Performance Event Details: Off-Site Event at Grand Crossing Park for all ages! Disclaimer(s) Individuals who require accommodation or other accessibility assistance in order to fully participate, please contact library staff one week prior to event. 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
6 pm			This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Monthly Knit Night 6:00pm - 7:45pm Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Monona Public Library Room: Overlook Age Group: Teens, Adults Pop in for our Monthly Knit Night, the third Tuesday of each month. This is an informal, drop-in knitting event. Bring your own project and spend some time in the company of other creative folks. Beginners are also welcome. Experienced knitters will be on hand with skill, support, and patience. Random yarn and knitting needles are also available for learning. A BIG THANK YOU to the Madison Knitters Guild for their support! We will meet upstairs near the windows that overlook the park.

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