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Read Now ∙ Read Forever....Children's Book Week event for 100th anniversary
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- The slogan "Read Now Read Forever"
- The words "Children's Book Week 100th Anniversary"
- On the back of the poster, your name and phone number.
Storytime
NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
On Arrival at the event: Pick up one ticket per person (all ages) from outside of the Story Room door when you arrive.
A 30-minute multi-activity storytime to engage children primarily ages 2 to 4. Picture books, stories, rhymes, fingerplays, and music will be shared to promote early literacy skills. Open the world of books for your children by participating with them during the storytime. Don't forget your library card!
Cuentos y canciones en español
El maravilloso mundo de los animales: cuentos, canciones y arte con la Maestra Bárbara Alvarado. ¡Acompáñanos para una serie especial en español para niños pequeños y sus familias!
No es necesario registrarse, pero el cupo es limitado.
The Wonderful World of Animals: Stories, Songs and Art with Maestra Barbara Alvarado. Join us for a special series in Spanish for small children and their families! It is not necessary to register, but the space is limited.
Storytime
NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
On Arrival at the event: Pick up one ticket per person (all ages) from outside of the Story Room door when you arrive.
A 30-minute multi-activity storytime to engage children primarily ages 2 to 4. Picture books, stories, rhymes, fingerplays, and music will be shared to promote early literacy skills. Open the world of books for your children by participating with them during the storytime. Don't forget your library card!
ToddlerTime
NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
On Arrival at the event: Pick up one ticket per person (all ages) from outside of the Story Room door when you arrive.
OPTIONAL: Sign up one adult contact here in order to receive news if the program needs to be cancelled for weather or illness.
Inclusive Sensory Activities Club
Sensory Storytime allows for modifications to make storytime accessible for all children. Our inclusive program incorporates a schedule board, visuals, sensory opportunities and socialization time while focusing on social emotional and educational skills.
Discovery Zone: Fire Safety Storytime w/ Monona Fire Dept.
All play materials will be provided by the library.
Friday Morning Book Group
Clay Crafts: Leaf Dishes! Grades 5-12
Tech Tutoring with Dan
Do you have a gadget that has got you down? Do you have a tech challenge you need help with? Sign up for a 30-minute session with Dan, our tech guru! If for any reason you are unable to attend your scheduled session, please contact us at least 24 hours in advance so that we can attempt to fill your time slot.
Tech Tutoring does not replace professional technical support. As such, we are unable to diagnose, repair, or advise on broken or nonfunctional hardware. Any assistance offered must be done in one session, or additional sessions, Dan is unavailable outside of this program. We are not liable for problems arising during a tech tutoring session. Recording of Dan with electronic devices is prohibited.
STEM Construction Zone: Build It!
Cuentos y canciones en español
El maravilloso mundo de los animales: cuentos, canciones y arte con la Maestra Bárbara Alvarado. ¡Acompáñanos para una serie especial en español para niños pequeños y sus familias!
No es necesario registrarse, pero el cupo es limitado.
The Wonderful World of Animals: Stories, Songs and Art with Maestra Barbara Alvarado. Join us for a special series in Spanish for small children and their families! It is not necessary to register, but the space is limited.
Eco-Action Tuesdays - Say NO to Plastic: Beeswax Food Wraps Workshop
Adults and teens only may register for this event as the process involves hot wax.
There will be free refreshments and a door prize! Seating is limited so sign up now!
Eco-Action Tuesdays is sponsored by MGE and Willy St. Co-op.
Super Smash Bros. Night, Grades 4-12
Pokemon GO Club
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S.T.E.A.M Saturday! Grades K-5
Cuentos y canciones en español
El maravilloso mundo de los animales: cuentos, canciones y arte con la Maestra Bárbara Alvarado. ¡Acompáñanos para una serie especial en español para niños pequeños y sus familias!
No es necesario registrarse, pero el cupo es limitado.
The Wonderful World of Animals: Stories, Songs and Art with Maestra Barbara Alvarado. Join us for a special series in Spanish for small children and their families! It is not necessary to register, but the space is limited.
Nature Explorers! Let's Explore Animals in WinterAges 4 to 11
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Nature Explorers: Kids Naturally Story & Activity Hour
"Let's Explore Books About Wisconsin Wildlife"
A free nature education program. Youth Services Coordinator, Karen Wendt along with Wisconsin Master Naturalist, Deborah Proctor and various guest presenters will entertain families with children's books about nature and wildlife at a special event that is part of a monthly series “Nature Explorers! Kids Naturally.”
- Play an I Spy Animal Tracks game. Learn how to locate and identify a few Wisconsin wild animal tracks.
- Different animals use different strategies to get ready for and survive the winter. Learn about different winter survival tactics and play a game matching animals to their strategies.
Draw a poster to celebrate 100 years of Children's Book Week! Posters must include: the slogan "Read Now Read Forever" and the words "Children's Book Week 100th Anniversary"
Registration of one contact person is encouraged, so we can alert you if there are any changes to our plans. Walk-ins are welcome. Siblings are invited to attend.
Why? “If a child is to keep alive his inborn sense of wonder… he needs the companionship of at least one adult who can share it, rediscovering with him the joy, excitement and mystery of the world we live in.” – Rachel Carson, The Sense of Wonder
Storytime
NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
On Arrival at the event: Pick up one ticket per person (all ages) from outside of the Story Room door when you arrive.
A 30-minute multi-activity storytime to engage children primarily ages 2 to 4. Picture books, stories, rhymes, fingerplays, and music will be shared to promote early literacy skills. Open the world of books for your children by participating with them during the storytime. Don't forget your library card!
Cuentos y canciones en español
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El maravilloso mundo de los animales: cuentos, canciones y arte con la Maestra Bárbara Alvarado. ¡Acompáñanos para una serie especial en español para niños pequeños y sus familias!
No es necesario registrarse, pero el cupo es limitado.
The Wonderful World of Animals: Stories, Songs and Art with Maestra Barbara Alvarado. Join us for a special series in Spanish for small children and their families! It is not necessary to register, but the space is limited.
Storytime: Ages 0 to 5
NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
On Arrival at the event: Pick up one ticket per person (all ages) from outside of the Story Room door when you arrive.
A 30-minute multi-activity storytime to engage children primarily ages 2 to 4. Picture books, stories, rhymes, fingerplays, and music will be shared to promote early literacy skills. Open the world of books for your children by participating with them during the storytime. Don't forget your library card!
ToddlerTime
NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
On Arrival at the event: Pick up one ticket per person (all ages) from outside of the Story Room door when you arrive.
OPTIONAL: Sign up one adult contact here in order to receive news if the program needs to be cancelled for weather or illness.
Hangout: Purrmaid Necklaces, Grades 4-12
Inclusive Sensory Activities Club
Sensory Storytime allows for modifications to make storytime accessible for all children. Our inclusive program incorporates a schedule board, visuals, sensory opportunities and socialization time while focusing on social emotional and educational skills.
Baby StoryTime
NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
On Arrival at the event: Pick up one ticket per person (all ages) from outside of the Story Room door when you arrive.
OPTIONAL: Sign up one adult contact here in order to receive news if the program needs to be cancelled for weather or illness.
Open the world of books for your children by participating with them during the weekly storytime. Don't forget your library card!
