Services for Children

Upcoming Events

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Saturday, July 18, 10:30 am 

Sip, snack, and roar together at this special family storytime. Come with pinkies up in your fanciest dino duds.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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. 

 

 

 

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Tuesday, July 21 @ 2 pm 

Participants will learn to make (and eat!) a recipe in this hands-on class. (Ages 9-14) 

Registration is full. Add your name to the waitlist. 

 

 

 

 

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Wednesday, July 22, 10:30 am 

Madison Circus Entertainment will share their high‑energy show with juggling, hula hoops, acrobatics! Stick around after the performance for a Circus Try-It session: participants can try juggling, hoops, and other beginner-friendly circus skills.

 

 

 

 

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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.

 

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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. 

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School-age materials are available in the Intermediate Area.  

Storytimes

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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.)

 

Wondering what to expect at storytime?

Click here to learn more.

Ongoing Programs

Resources

Follow for Updates

The most up-to-date program news is posted to the library social media pages. Follow for updates regarding weather, times, and exciting stuff going on at the library!

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