Monroe Public Library in Monroe, WI
Located on the Historic Square in Monroe, Wisconsin
925 16th Avenue | Monroe WI 53566 | (608) 328-7010
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Winter & Spring 2025
January 6 - May 16
See our events calendar for dates and times.

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​​Sometimes, events change due to circumstances out of our control. Changes made to this page will be marked in green.
Storytime
Mondays at 10:00 am
for children 0-5 and their caregivers
Sing, talk, read, write, and play with our Youth Services team! With stories, songs, and rhymes for our youngest friends, followed by a craft.

Music + Movement
Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10:00 am
for children 0-5 and their caregivers
Move and dance to the music! This active time with bubbles and favorite songs is followed by free play. Now with two sessions for your convenience! 

Free Play Tuesday (New Day!)
Tuesdays at 3:30 pm
for school-age kids
Join us every Tuesday after school for LEGO, playdough, games, and puzzles—something different every week. Try a challenge or just free play!

The Page Turners Book Club (New Program!)
1st Wednesdays from 3:30-4:30 pm
for school-age kids at 3rd-5th grade reading level
Bring the book you are currently reading and describe why you like it or don't like it to the group. The library will have new books for this age group for everyone to explore. We'll end with a snack!

Storyline
Available any time — call 608-328-7024.
For kids and families.
With a new story every two weeks! 

Kid Kits
Monthly
School-age kids can make fun projects with these take-home kits. Pick up at the Children’s Desk.
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Teen Drop-in
Fridays from 2-4:00 pm
April 18, May 9
for teens in grades 6-12
Stop by the Teen Area for social times with friends, plus games, puzzles, and contests—something different every time. Come by anytime during the event.
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Plant Swap & Bee Hives
Friday, May 16 from 1-4:00 pm
​all are welcome
Grow your garden and your knowledge! Learn from Master Gardeners, take home new plants, and discover how to welcome bees with Three Bees—including a hands-on reed hive activity. Bring seeds, clippings, or starter plants to swap and share! 
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Coffee & Chat Senior Book Club
2nd Mondays at 10:00 am
& 3rd Wednesdays at 2:00 pm
at Behring Senior Center

Library Lunchtime Book Club
2nd Wednesdays at 11:00 am
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Pork & Beans Book Club
2nd Fridays at 4:00 pm

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PaperCraft Take and Make Projects
Monthly
Get crafty anytime with these project kits for adults. Pick up at the Checkout Desk.




UNDER CONSTRUCTION

Summer 2025
June 9 - August 2
See our events calendar for dates and times.

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​​Sometimes, events change due to circumstances out of our control. Changes made to this page will be marked in green.

Summer Library Kickoff
Science Heroes: The Adventure of the Missing Color
Monday, June 16 at 6:00 PM
for kids entering grades K-5

Join Science Heroes on a mission to turn science into an adventure! Through hands-on experiments and fun, interactive stories, kids get excited about the science that's all around us. Let's celebrate the scientists who color our world with art!

End of Summer Party
TNZ Magic: Reading is Magic
Thursday, July 31 at 6:00 pm
for families

Zack Percell is a full-time professional entertainer who uses visual magic, comedy, mentalism, escape artistry and sleight-of-hand to create a show full of unforgettable memories! Plus, join us for games and ice cream on the lawn after the show, until 7:30 pm.

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Agents of A.R.T.
Summer Library Program for children ages 0-11
Stop at the Exploration Station in the Children's Room for your weekly mission! Follow the instructions to complete your quest, then receive a free book and a ticket, good for a chance to win one of our end of summer gift baskets. All youth are encouraged to participate once per week and sign our Agents of A.R.T. completion roster! Do you accept the challenge?

Storytime
Mondays at 10:00 am
for children 0-5 and their caregivers
Sing, talk, read, write, and play with our Youth Services team! With stories, songs, and rhymes for our youngest friends, followed by a craft.

Music + Movement
Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10:00 am
for children 0-5 and their caregivers
Move and dance to the music! This active time with bubbles and favorite songs is followed by free play.

Art in the Afternoons
Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays
1:00-4:00 pm - drop in
for school-age kids
We will color our world this summer by making masterpieces and exploring art of all kinds! Drop in any day, any time to take part in a hands-on creative project.


Storyline
Available any time — call 608-328-7024.
For kids and families.
With a new story every two weeks! 

Kid Kits
Monthly
School-age kids can make fun projects with these take-home kits. Pick up at the Children’s Desk.

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Summer Reading for Teens
Read a book, earn a ticket! Complete a form to tell us what you thought, with a sentence, a drawing, or a different form of expression. Enter your ticket for a chance to win a prize drawing for local gift cards!

Teen Late Night - High School
Friday, June 27 from 6:30-9:00 pm
for teens entering grades 9-12
Sign up & permission slips are required.

Teen Late Night - Middle School
Friday, July 25 from 6:30-9:00 pm
for teens entering grades 6-8
Sign up & permission slips are required.

Enjoy food, fun and friends after hours! Have the run of the library and your choice of activities, including video games, movies, NERF, and more!

Teen Drop-in
Fridays from 2-4:00 pm
June 13 & July 11
for teens entering grades 6-12
Stop by the Teen Area for social times and hands-on projects! Come by anytime during the event.

Teen Sushi
Wednesday, June 25 at 3:00 pm
for teens entering grades 6-12
Want to learn how to make sushi at home? This demo shows you how, and adds a ton of color and flavor. Space is limited--sign up advance starting June 2.

Do Art Comic Book Workshop
Thursday, July 17 from 3-5:00 pm
for teens entering grades 6-12
We will explore the different languages of comics, from the eyes, to body posture, to the actual language within speech bubbles. After seeing how easy cartooning and creative expression can be, we will generate a comic together! Please sign up in advance starting June 2.

Artist Spotlight
Fridays, 2-4:00 pm
This summer, we are celebrating local artists! Join us each Friday afternoon to meet a different artist and discover their artwork. Learn about their art journey as they share methods, media, and art with us.

Artists to be announced.


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Summer Reading for Adults
  • Take a sheet of tickets at the Checkout Desk.
  • Read a book and fill out a ticket.
  • Put your completed ticket in the box for the prize bundle of your choice. Find the ticket return boxes in the lobby.
  • We'll end the summer with a prize drawing!

PaperCraft: Junk Journals
Thursday, June 19 from 5:30-7 pm
for adults and teens
Let's craft together! We'll use paper scraps, tape, stickers, and more to create unconventional journals.

AI, Art and Ethics with Dr. Cary Elza
Tuesday, June 24 from 6-7:30 pm
all are welcome
Join us for a live Zoom presentation on a hot topic--artificial intelligence models and how they impact art and society. With time for Q&A. Dr. Cary Elza is an Associate Professor of Media Studies at UW-Stevens Point.

Smartphone Photography with Angie Kablar
Tuesday, July 1 from 5-7:00 pm
for adults and teens
Love to take snaps with your phone, but wish you had some skills to improve them? You'll want to join us for this presentation, which will demonstrate tricks and tips for making your phone photos better than ever. Angie Kablar works in digital marketing at Blackhawk Technical College.

Summer Sushi
Thursday, July 10 from 6-7:30 pm
for adults
Learn to make sushi at home with fresh summer produce and other locally available ingredients. Space is limited--sign up in advance starting June 16.

Painting Games
Friday, July 18 from 6-8:00 pm
for adults only
Let's paint together--with a twist. Grab a canvas and play mini-games that tell you what and how to paint, then switch with another participant. We'll create strange and beautiful art together.

The Art of Interviewing
Tuesday, July 22 from 5-7:00 pm
for adults and teens
Looking for a job? Trying to get over interview jitters? Join us for a workshop to punch up your resume and practice interview skills.

Coffee & Chat Senior Book Club
2nd Mondays at 10:00 am
& 3rd Wednesdays at 2:00 pm
at Behring Senior Center

Library Lunchtime Book Club
2nd Wednesdays at 11:00 am
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Pork & Beans Book Club
2nd Fridays at 4:00 pm

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PaperCraft Take and Make Projects
Monthly
Get crafty anytime with these project kits for adults. Pick up at the Checkout Desk.
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