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Winter 2025
January 5 - February 28 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. Free Play Tuesday Tuesdays at 3:30 pm for school-age kids Join us every Tuesday after school for LEGO, playdough, games, puzzles, pretend play, or other hands-on activities—something different every week. Try a challenge or just free play! We Love Dogs! Friday, February 20 from 2-4 pm All are welcome We are all ears at this event as we “paws” to read to a dog! Trained therapy dogs will be onsite and ready to hear you read to them. 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. Teen Late Night - High School
Friday, February 27 from 6:30-9:00 pm for teens in grades 9-12 Teen Late Night is a great way to relax and have fun at the library! Join us for food, fun and friends after hours. Sign up & permission slips are required. |
Tiny Book Workshop
Tuesday, February 24 from 5:30-7:30 pm for adults and teens Shrink your imagination down to pocket size! Craft a tiny book with real pages that fits right on a keychain, and decorate it however your heart desires. Experiment with colors, papers, and little details to make it one-of-a-kind. 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 |
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Spring 2025
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. 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. No event March 30. Ends May 11 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. No event April 1-2. Ends May 14. Free Play Tuesday Tuesdays at 3:30 pm for school-age kids Join us every Tuesday after school for LEGO, playdough, games, puzzles, pretend play, or other hands-on activities—something different every week. Try a challenge or just free play! No event March 31. Ends May 12. Plus! St. Pat’s Craft - Join us at Free Play before the Main Street Monroe parade on March 17 to make a special craft! Homeschool Explorers Wednesday, March 25 from 1-3 pm Tuesday, April 21 from 10 am-12 pm Tuesday, May 5 from 1-3 pm Homeschooling families are welcome to join us as we explore different topics of interest for school-age children. After the library-led time of exploration, families will have the opportunity to play and network with each other. Spring Break for Kids Monday, March 30 - Thursday, April 2 Library Playdate | 10 am-12 noon Open play and social time for families with kids ages 0-5 Art Studio | 2-4 pm Drop-in arts and crafts time for school-age kids Mystery Boxes | anytime Solve puzzles, codes, and ciphers with family or friends Spy Kids University Thursday, April 16 from 6-7:30 pm All are welcome Do you have what it takes to be a library spy? Join Lester the Lion as he tests his spy skills! Visit stations around the library for school-age kids and their families to test their spying skills. Join us for activities, crafts, and a final test! 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. 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 Late Night - Middle School
Friday, March 20 from 6:30-9:00 pm for teens in grades 6-8 Teen Late Night - High School Friday, April 24 from 6:30-9:00 pm for teens in grades 9-12 March Snackness all month long in the Teen Room Which snack will win it all? Choose the winner in our March Snackness bracket! Vote on a new group of snacks each week. Visit the Teen Area when the desk is staffed (after school) to taste-test the snacktestants and vote for your favorite. During Spring Break, we’ll vote on the finalists and the winner will be announced on April 1 - no fooling! 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. |
Adult Game Night: Party Games
Tuesday, March 10 from 5:30-7:30 pm for adults only Game night can get loud, especially when playing Telestrations, Cards Against Humanity and similar fast-paced favorites. Expect laughs, low stakes, and plenty of chances to jump in—no long rulebooks required. Refreshments provided while supplies last. Bingo! Tuesday, March 24 from 12 noon-2 pm for adults only What’s hours of fun, easy play, and perfect for adults of all ages? It’s Bingo! Join us for an afternoon of classic bingo with prizes, good company, and plenty of time to play. Craft Night: Puzzle Piece Creations Tuesday, April 7 from 5:30-7:30 pm for adults and teens Get creative with a variety of hands-on crafts using puzzle pieces! From simple designs to more detailed projects, you’ll be able to puzzle this craft together any way you like. American Revolution Experience Traveling Poster Exhibit Tuesday, April 14 - Monday, April 20 Have you wondered how the lives of ordinary people were affected by the Revolutionary War? Visit the first floor anytime during the week to experience history in a new way. Provided by the American Battlefield Trust, and presented in partnership with the Daughters of the American Revolution, Col. Benjamin Harrison Chapter. Serial Killers (and Cereal) Tuesday, April 28 from 5:30-7:00 pm for adults only True crime meets breakfast in this librarian-led discussion with Suzann and Olivia. We’ll kick things off with a short video on a real case, then dig into myths, facts, and pop-culture portrayals. On a lighter note, we’ll provide cereal & milk for you to enjoy during the event. Lincoln’s Counterfeiters with Andrea Nolen Tuesday, May 5 from 5:30-7 pm All are welcome Discover the surprisingly dramatic world of Civil War–era counterfeiting and Abraham Lincoln’s role in stopping it. Presented by author Andrea Nolen, this talk is a fascinating blend of history, crime, and storytelling drawn from her book, Lincoln’s Counterfeiters. 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 |