Upcoming Events
Viernes 24 de julio
Friday 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.
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.
Tuesday, July 28, 10-11 am
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 (opens June 8). This program is full.
Tuesdays June 30 & July 28, 2-2:45 pm
We'll snack, talk about great books you're reading, and do an activity. Pick up a copy of the optional group read at the front desk. (Ages 9-13)
June 30 - My Presentation Today is About the Anaconda
July 28 - The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest
Wednesday, July 29, 10:30 am
Experience live animals, hands‑on learning, and plenty of wild fun.
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.
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Looking for more programs? Click here to view our full calendar of events.
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
Summer Storytime Session:
June 18-July 27
Toddler Music - Thursdays @ 10 am, June 18-July 23
All Ages Storytime - Mondays @ 10 am & Thursdays 6:30 pm, June 18-July 27
(The Monday and Thursday storytime content is the same each week.)
