Upcoming Events
Monday, September 14, 10-11 am
Fall Storytime Session: Sept 14-November 19
All Ages Storytime - Mondays @ 10 am & Thursdays @ 6:30 pm
Bring your favorite stuffie to the library to meet local healthcare providers and learn about healthy habits at storytime. Books and songs will include information about visiting the doctor, dentist etc. and will be a gentle introduction for children who are nervous about healthcare visits or who are interested in working in healthcare when they grow up. Children will have the opportunity to have their stuffie get a checkup from each of the providers after storytime. All are welcome!
Monday, September 14, 1-3 pm
Join us after school for a variety of nature crafts outside on the library lawn, weather permitting. Geared toward ages 6+.
Thursday, September 24, 3:45-4:45pm
Reading to a dog is a wonderful way to build reading skills and confidence. Readers ages 5-12 can sign up for a 15-minute slot to sit down and read aloud with Ruby, a registered therapy dog. Bring a favorite book or try a new one from our collection.
Open to ages 5-12 and their caregivers. Registration is required. Sign up here.
Monday, September 28, 3:45-5:45pm
Teens are invited to carve their own stamp design to take home. Open to ages 11-16. (Activity will include use of sharp carving tools.)
Saturday, October 3, 10:30-11:30 am
Kids and their grown-ups are invited to join us to talk about the Middle/Little Read books, do an activity related to the books, and enjoy some snacks. We'll provide the books and donuts, you bring your ideas and family!
The Little Read: Poo Pile on the Prairie by Amy Hevron
The Middle Read: It's her story : Sacajawea by Randy'l He-Dow Teton
(Want a copy of either book to keep for your home library? Join us for Big Read giveaway day on Saturday, September 12!)
jueves, 8 de octubre, 6:30 pm
Thursday, October 8, 6:30 pm
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.
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Visit the Children's Area
Our cozy children's area features a variety of toys and activities for playing and learning.
We have collections of books and audio for children ages birth-18, learning kits and busy boxes on a variety of subjects.
Come over to play and connect with other families!
Wondering what to expect during a visit to the library? Click here to learn more and view a social narrative.
School-age materials are available in the Intermediate Area.
Storytimes
Fall Storytime Session:
September 14-November 19
Toddler Music - Thursdays @ 10 am
All Ages Storytime - Mondays @ 10 am & Thursdays 6:30 pm
(The Monday and Thursday storytime content is the same each week.)
There will be no Thursday PM storytime October 29.
