Events and Programs

Spring 2026
March 2 - May 23
See our events calendar for dates and times.

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

You can be the Kid Librarian!
Show off your favorite books!

Youth ages 8-12 are invited to fill out an application to be a Kid Librarian! The Kid Librarian will select favorite materials with one of our staff members. Their book selections will be displayed on our Kid Librarian shelf for two weeks. Application forms are available at the YS Desk, or you can find one on our website to print at home.

Teen Drop-in
Fridays from 2-4:00 pm
April 17 & May 15
for teens in grades 6-12
Stop by the Teen Area for social times with friends, plus games, puzzles, crafts, and contests. Come by anytime during the event.

Succulent Pup Swap
Saturday, May 16 from 12-2 pm
All are welcome
Bring a small succulent pup or starter to swap with fellow plant lovers. No plants to swap?
No worries, we will have extras available so all participants can take plant friends home with them! We will also have a fun craft planned for participants to provide a safe home for their new plant pups. Drop in anytime during the event.

Adult Game Night: Strategy Games
Tuesday, May 19 from 5:30-7:30 pm
for adults only
Some board games are all about strategy. Get your game face on for a fun night of friendly competition! Come ready to play and have a good time with friends new and old. Refreshments provided while supplies last.

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

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

Library Lunchtime Book Club
2nd Wednesdays at 11:00 am

Pork & Beans Book Club
2nd Fridays at 4:00 pm

Summer 2026
June 8 – August 1
See our events calendar for dates and times.

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.

Art in the Afternoons
Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays
from 1:00-4:00 pm
for school-age kids
We will create, build, and play all summer long! Join us for a different hands-on project each week to explore the archaeological theme and beyond.

Dinos on the Lawn
Monday, June 8
6-7:30 pm
Families welcome
Come play lawn games in the front yard, and dress up like a dino! Wear whatever you like, but this is absolutely your opportunity to wear a blow-up dino costume. All ages are welcome to dress up! If you don’t have a costume, you can make one at the event.

Discover Medieval History
Thursday, June 25
6-7pm
All are welcome
Much of what we know about medieval life comes from artifacts and people buried in bogs! Joan the Armorer is back to share stories of these once-buried discoveries.

The Wizard of Oz
with Bright Star Touring Theatre
and Ice Cream Social
Tuesday, July 21 from 6-7:00 pm
Families welcome
Follow comic duo Lenny and Mabel down the yellow brick road to the land of Oz and meet all of your favorite characters along the way in this fun interactive retelling of the L. Frank Baum classic. Plus, join us for ice cream on the lawn after the program to celebrate the final week of our Summer Library Program!

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

Kid Kits
School-age kids can make fun projects with these take-home kits, available on the first of each month, while supplies last. Pick up at the Children’s Desk.

Summer Challenges for All Ages

Camp Digupastory:
Summer Library Challenge for Kids
June 8–August 1
Be a happy camper this summer!
Visit the Children’s Room to complete a weekly quest about dinosaurs, geology, archaeology, gardens, and more! For each quest, you will earn a ticket for the end-of-summer basket drawing as well as a free book to keep!

Dig up a Prize:
Summer Reading Challenge for Teens
June 8–August 1
Read a book, then come to the Teen Desk to dig up a prize! Find a mystery egg with a random prize inside. Plus, earn a ticket for our summer prize drawing!

Dig up a Story:
Summer Reading Challenge for Adults
June 8–August 1
Summer Reading is for everyone! Adults can pick up a ticket sheet at the Checkout Desk. Read a book, fill out a ticket, then visit the lobby to enter your ticket in the prize drawing of your choice.

Library Treasure Hunt
June 8–August 1
for adults only
Become a library archaeologist this summer! Each week, pick up a new "Field Guide,” find answers throughout our collections, and earn extra entry tickets for the summer reading prize drawing.

Digging into Fraud: Spot the Scams
Tuesday, June 16 from 5:30-7:00 pm
for adults and teens
Don't let your hard-earned money be buried by scammers—learn how to spot the red flags before they strike! This essential workshop, presented by experts from First Community Credit Union, will teach you the latest tactics used in fraud and how to protect yourself and your family from becoming victims.

Sip and Paint: Root Beer and Rembrandts
Tuesday, June 23 from 5:30-7:30 pm
for adults only
Find your inner artist while enjoying a refreshing root beer float! Join us for a relaxed, adults-only evening of painting on small canvases with all supplies and fizzy refreshments provided.

Adult Game Night: Escape the Library
Tuesday, July 7 from 5:30-7:30 pm
for adults only
Put your logic and puzzle-solving skills to the ultimate test in this immersive challenge designed specifically for adults. Work with your team to crack the codes and enjoy some well-earned refreshments while the clock is ticking!

Badger Talks: How Can We Find Other Life in the Universe?
Tuesday, July 14 from 5:30-7:00 pm
all are welcome
Are we alone in the universe? Join UW-Madison’s Thomas Beatty as we unearth the tools and techniques being used to find life on distant planets. Bring your friends and family along as we navigate the stars together and discover how close we are to finding life beyond Earth!

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

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

Library Lunchtime Book Club
2nd Wednesdays at 11:00 am

Pork & Beans Book Club
2nd Fridays at 4:00 pm

Teen Late Night - Middle School
Friday, June 26 from 6:30-9:00 pm
for teens entering grades 6-8
Teen Late Night - High School
Friday, July 24 from 6:30-9:00 pm
for teens entering grades 9-12
For both dates: Neon Nerf Night We’re playing Nerf under black light! We’ll have glow sticks and neon accessories to make the game extra
fun. Wear white or neon colors! Plus snacks.
Sign up & permission slips are required.

Teen Drop-in
Fridays from 1-4:00 pm
June 12 Bling Your Book
July 10 Japanese Water Marbling
July 31 Water Gun Art on the Lawn
for teens entering grades 6-12
Stop by the Teen Area for fun activities and social times. Come by anytime during the event.

Interactive Acting Workshop
with DoArt Productions
Thursday, June 18 from 3:00-5:00 pm
for teens entering grades 6-12
Participants will explore the many ways we communicate through facial expressions, emotions, and body language. Using these tools, the group will dive into fun improv scenarios that make it easy to slip into character and discover the joy of creative expression.

Project Cart
Stop by Monday though Friday from 1-5 pm (when the Teen Desk is staffed) to make a project! The cart will be stocked with building and art materials. Make your own creation, or try one of our interactive building challenges!