Kids
Kids’ Programs
Kids Corner
The library creates a welcoming, hands-on space for young learners by blending play, learning, discovery, and dramatic play. Children can engage with interactive areas, imaginative play spaces, and activities that build early literacy skills and spark curiosity. These features support both independent exploration and family engagement, making the library a hub for creativity, learning, and connection.
New Releases for Kids
Explore Digital Learning for Kids
Childrens Collection
Explore a collection of online learning tools made just for you! These resources help you find information you can trust.
Use of the online resources provided by the South Dakota State Library is for educational purposes only. By opening the link to these resources, you agree to this use.
Kids Digital Resources
Library Tutorials
A learning hub of tutorials to help you use the digital library.
Libby/Overdrive
Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines on your devices.
Sign in by selecting Madison Public Library and entering your library card number. Your password is your last name all upper case. If your last name is long, stop after the first eight letters.
Download the Libby App by Overdrive using Google Play or Apple Store
Hoopla
Borrow and enjoy audiobooks, ebooks, comics, movies, TV, or music.
Create a hoopla account with your library card: “Get Started” → “Let’s Go.” Search by ZIP code (57042), choose Madison Public Library, then enter your email, create a password.
Download Hoopla using Google Play or Apple Store
Elementary Homework Help
A curated collection of kid-friendly learning tools designed to support elementary students with homework, reading, and classroom subjects like science, social studies, and language arts.
Provided by the South Dakota State Library