Upcoming Events
Viernes, 19 de junio
Fridays June 19
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.
Tuesday, June 23, 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.
Tuesday, June 23 @ 1:30
First Tech Challenge (FTC) team Paradox, made up of kids from the greater Madison area, will present about STEM, robotics, and ways for youth to be involved in robotics. Team Paradox will host an interactive demonstration with their competition robot and lead a physics workshop to build some catapults!
The team is a part of a worldwide robotics competition and consists of members who have competed with different teams at the local, regional, and state level and are all extremely passionate about robotics.
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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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
Winter 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.)
