Monona Public Library

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(608) 222-6127

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

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Featured Events

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

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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

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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 and Play with Madison Contemporary Dance

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

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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

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Full

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.

Monona History Club: Madison's Street Names and the US Constitution

Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Program Type:

Guest Speaker

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Monona Public Library

Room: Forum Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Guest Speaker

Registration Available

Event Details:

The men who wrote the Constitution - who were they and why did James Doty use their names for streets when he drew up his "paper city" in 1836?

Curious Critters Storytime at Aldo Leopold Nature Center!

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:15am

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 Aldo Leopold Nature Center for Storytime!

LAST Scoops & Stories at the ICE RINK!

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am

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 inside the Below Deck Concession Stand.

Little Scientists

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am

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 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.

Curious Critters Storytime at Aldo Leopold Nature Center!

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:15am

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 Aldo Leopold Nature Center for Storytime!

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10 am					This event is in the "Children" group Stories & Crafts! 10:00am–10:30am Children Arts & Crafts, Storytime This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Monona Public Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Event Details: Join us for interactive stories and fun crafts! Hands-on activities designed to develop the Five Early Literacy Practices that prepare your child to read. Let's talk, sing, read, write, and play together! 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	This event is in the "Children" group Bilingual Storytime & Craft 10:00am–10:30am Children Arts & Crafts, Guest Speaker, Storytime This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Monona Public Library Room: Forum Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Guest Speaker, Storytime Event Details: Bilingual Spanish Storytime and Craft Join Samira for a fun and engaging story followed by a hands-on activity! 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

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