Summer Reading Challenge:
Readers ages 0-12 can pick up a game sheet and complete activities designed for each age level to earn Brachiobucks to use at the SLP prize store.
Library staff will sign off on activities between June 15 - August 6.
(Please come to the library to pick up your game sheet starting June 8. There is no registration form this year; please register for individual programs you would like to attend.)
Teen Summer Sweepstakes:
Ages 13-18? Check something out or come to a library program and get a scratch-off ticket!
Some tickets are instant winners, others can be used as entries for the grand prize drawing.
One ticket per person per day, June 15-August 7.
Click here to see upcoming teen programs.
Reach Out & Read:
"Reach Out & Read" is an alternate Summer Reading Challenge to make an impact with your reading. For each hour you read, you will earn $0.50 to be donated to a local non-profit. Open to ages 6-18.
At the end of the summer, library staff will count all the hours read and the total amount up to $500 will be donated to Mount Horeb Neighbors Helping Neighbors. You may participate in both the reading challenge with prizes and Reach Out & Read, but an hour of reading does not count for both programs. You must track your time separately. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. (Please come to the library starting June 8 to pick up your reading tracker.)
Upcoming Events
Monday, June 15, 10:30 am
Get your groove on our all‑ages dance party. Dress as a dinosaur or rock your best 70s look. On the library lawn, weather permitting.
June 16, 1-4 pm
Get your hands dirty and watch live demos with professional local artists from the Madison Area Potter’s Guild. Register for a 15-minute guided experience on the potter's wheel (registration opens June 8). Meet in the outdoor shelter, weather permitting.
Sponsored by The Optimist's Club of Mount Horeb and the Friends of the Mount Horeb Public Library.
weekly Wednesdays/Fridays, 1 pm
Wednesday June 17, Friday June 26, Wednesday July 1, Friday July 10, Wednesday July 15, Friday July 24, Wednesday July 29,
Drop in for a read aloud and activity/craft in the library garden.
Viernes, 19 de junio y 24 de julio
Fridays June 19 & July 24 @ 10 am
Acompaña al señor Ricardo para la hora de cuentos infantiles. Un evento donde los nenes y guardianes pueden participar en actividades interactivas como, música y canciones; juego de dedos y movimientos de cuerpo; rimas y ritmos; títeres y más. Este evento esta diseñado para edades 3 - 6, pero todas las edades están bienvenidas. No se requiere registrar y es gratis.
Join Mr. Ricardo for Spanish storytime an event where kiddos and caregivers can participate in interactive activities such as, music and songs; finger play and bounces; rhythms and rhymes; puppets and more. This event is designed for ages 3 - 6, but all are welcome. No registration. Siblings and childcare groups are welcome.
Ricardo Marroquin is a Library Assistant at Dane County Library and is one of the Dream Bus drivers. Ricardo is a Spanish native speaker and enjoys bringing his Mexican heritage creative perspective into his storytime curriculum.
Saturday, June 20, 10-11:30 am
Explore early‑learning support and learn about local resources for families at the Early Childhood Resource Fair, featuring area childcare providers and community organizations that serve families with young children. Drop in to gather resources & giveaways, ask questions, and discover programs for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Kids activities and snacks will be provided.
Mondays June 22, July 20 & August 10, 6-6:30 pm
Enjoy a relaxing, 30-minute family yoga session, led by instructor LeeAnn Jakel. All ages welcome. We'll meet on the library lawn, weather permitting. Please bring a yoga mat or a towel if you would like to use one.
Click here for full calendar of events.
Preschool Programs:
All Ages Storytime: Mon @ 10 am & Thurs @ 6:30 pm, June 18-July 27
Toddler Music: Thursdays @ 10 am, June 18-July 23
Sweet Treat Storytime: Saturday August 1 @ 10 am
Toddler Dance Party: Thursday, July 30 @ 10 am
Early Childhood Resource Fair: Saturday, June 20, 10-11:30 am
Wondering what to expect at storytime? Click here to learn more.
Middle Grade Book Club
Tuesdays, June 30 & July 28, 2-2:45 pm
We'll snack, talk about great books you're reading and end with an activity. Pick up your copy of the (optional) group read at the front desk of the library and come to book club ready to chat about the book! Open to readers ages 9-12.
Click here for details on what books we'll be reading.
Bookmark Design Contest
July 1-25
Can you picture your art on one of the library's bookmarks? Pick up an entry form at the library and return your completed design by July 25, 2025 for a chance to be featured.
