Summer Reading
Babies – Preschoolers (3-5)
Storytime is a fun, educational program that helps children develop literacy skills and a love of reading. Preschoolers will enjoy a variety of books, songs, movement activity and a craft.
STARTS – June 1st
Messy Mondays* at 5:30pm
*An outdoor storytime designed to enhance learning through sensory exploration. Children may get dirty and messy, please plan accordingly.
Wednesdays at 11am
All activities are geared for children ages 3-5 and may not be enjoyed by older or younger children.
Have fun playing 1,000 books Bingo with your little one for the Summer Reading Program. June through July, every row completed earns a sticker. The whole sheet (15 activities) earns a book!
Elementary
JUNE: Dig & Discover in the Parks
Monday, June 1 – Thursday, July 2
Educational programing bringing our library to the parks. Children enjoy a book, lesson on that week’s theme, crafts and other activities. Each week offers something new, but the same program will be available at all parks. Pick the park that works best for you and join!
Each week is the same program, no matter the park:
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Mondays @ 2pm in Library Park, 209 E Center Street
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Tuesdays @ 5:30pm in Totland Park, 701 Roosevelt Ave
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Thursdays @ 11:30am in Madison Aquatic Center & Park, 1001 1st St NW
*Children 5 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Monday, June 15th 4pm-5pm
Special performer: Noise Guy!
All fun, all noisy with plenty of comedy for all ages.
JULY: Dig & Discover in the Library!
Cool off during the hottest parts of the summer by joining us to dig and discover in the library. These come-and-go events will spark the imagination.
Mondays at 2pm
Wednesdays at 5:30pm
July 6 & 8 – Exploring Science
July 13 & 15 – Jurassic Stones
July 20 & 22nd – Fossils Find and Fun
Garden Club (All ages) Starts Wed June 3 at 9am
Join us every Wednesday morning, 9:00-10:00am, to learn more about gardening, while taking care of the library garden.
(meets into August)
Lego Hour (3rd & Up) Starts Wed, June 3 at 11am
Meeting every Wednesday for one hour, Lego Hour is the opportunity to free build, tackle building challenges, and socialize.
(Last meet up July 29th)
TEENS
Every book read earns a ticket.
Read a book and stop in for a scratchy where you have a chance to earn a book, raffle ticket, a munchie, or a prize from “The Box”.
Graphic Novel Book Club
Starts: Tuesday June 3 at 2:00pm
Meeting every Tuesday thru July, we discuss books, engage in a variety of activities and enjoy snacks!
June
Teen Craft Hour – Thurs, June 11 at 12pm
Create a whimsical planter using a simple plastic dinosaur toy, paint, and an artificial plant. Join for crafting and socializing.
After Hours Nerf Nite – Thurs, June 25th at 7:30pm
Friendly competition and fast-paced games take over after hours, you bring the foam dart blaster, we’ll provide the darts.
July
Teen Craft Hour – Thurs, July 9 at 12pm
Bring in a book or another small item to bling it up and bedazzling it out. Library will provide all the rhinestones and glue! Join for crafting and socializing.
Painting and Pasteries – Thurs, July 23 at 6:30pm
Enjoy pastries while following along to a guided paint project.
ADULTS
Simple. Read a book and earn a raffle ticket for an end-of-summer raffle drawing.
- Want to be challenged? Grab a Adult Summer Reading Bookmark at the library.
Bookmark Challenge
Field Notes
- Get 1 ticket for each circle you complete.
- Finish the whole bookmark and earn a bonus ticket.
Rules:
- Print books, audiobooks, and ebooks all count.
- Each book counts only once.
- Only adult and young adult books qualify.
Prize What you could win…
- Special Madison Public Library Swag
- Gaylen’s Popcorn
- Mad Money
Deadline: August 1
DINO DASH Adult & Teen Summer Reading Kick Off.
Start your Summer with a 5K & an audio book sponsored by the Friends of the Madison Public Library
Thursday, June 4 Check-in at 6:00 PM | Dash at 6:30 PM Starts & ends at the Madison Public Library (209 E. Center)
Registration includes a t-shirt*, medal, and $5 Patio Party ticket.
Cost: $25 per person OR $5 with a Summer Reading pledge Payment accepted by cash/check at the library or on event day.
*need to register before May 25th to get a t-shirt by the day of the Dash.
Patio Party @ Gaylen’s Gourmet Popcorn, 7pm-8pm Ice Cream, Drinks, & Community.
All funds raised goes to support the Madison Public Library. https://bit.ly/dinodash5K