Adults

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Village board candidate forum with podium

Learn more about the 4 candidates running for this year's Village Board vacancies, and hear about their vision for Cross Plain's future. You'll also have the opportunity to ask questions of your own so that you can make a more informed decision in the voting booth in April!

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march madness banner

Fill out a bracket for this year's March Madness teams and we'll hang it up in the lobby! Come back throughout the rest of the month to see how your predictions compare to everyone else's and track your progress!

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DnD for adults regular campaign on Thursdays

Join us on the third Thursday of the month for a series of one-shot DnD campaigns! These mini adventures are designed to be played in one sitting and are perfect for both new and experienced players alike—no registration required. More details on the campaign to come.

Questions? Reach out to kmckewin [at] rgpl.org

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Turtle, lizard logo and snake

Thursday, March 28th,: 1-3 PM

More Spring Break Fun at the library!!

Come and meet some new animal friends right in the library. The Madison Area Herpetological Society will be here with some live animals to teach us all about reptiles and amphibians. Don't missssssss this chance!

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Join us all week for our spring break fun times in the library!

Monday, March 25, 4-5 PM: Tween Book Club

Wednesday, March 27, 5-6:45: Family Fort Night

Thursday, March 28, 10-10:30 AM: Storytime Dance Party!

Thursday, March 28, 1-3: Madison Area Herpetological Society

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Spring morning movie banner

Join us on the last Friday of the month for our next series of morning movies! Each month we'll screen a recently-released film accompanied by free coffee and popcorn. Our line-up for the next three months includes:

March: Ticket to Paradise (2022). Long-divorced parents fly to Indonesia to try to stop their daughter's impulsive wedding. Run time 104 minutes. Rated PG-13.

April: The Holdovers (2023). A dramedy about a grumpy teacher who stays at his boarding school over the holidays to supervise the students who can't return home. Run time 133 minutes. Rated R.

May: Wonka (2023). The musical tale of young Willy Wonka's rise to the top of the chocolate-making world. Run time 112 minutes. Rated PG.

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Mercury Pictures Presents Carpe Librum banner

Join the Carpe Librum Book Club for this month's meeting, where we'll discuss the book Mercury Pictures Presents by Anthony Marra. In this historical fiction novel, we'll travel back to 1940's Los Angeles to follow Maria, a producer at Mercury Pictures, as she navigates personal and professional challenges in light of WW2. Spanning from Mussolini's Italy to the Golden Age of Hollywood, this book captures a tumultuous time in both American history and culture.

New members are always welcome to join the Carpe Librum Book Club, so feel free to attend even if you never have before! Copies of the book will be available at the circulation desk beginning on March 4.

Questions? Email kmckewin [at] rgpl.org

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Fiber arts meet up banner featuring blue and red yarn balls

Come to the library once a month to work on your fiber arts project and chat with fellow crafters! All fiber and fabric arts projects are welcome—knitting, crochet, sewing, embroidery, cross stitch, etc. This is a drop-in program that anyone is welcome to attend. Bring yourself and whatever your latest project is—we look forward to seeing you!

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Beyond the Page cover Latine Dance passport

Immerse yourself in the heartbeat of Latine cultures around the world with dancer, dance instructor, and musician Luis Armacanqui. After a brief presentation to learn about the origins, associated music, and cultural significance of the Cumbia dance, get on your feet for solo and partner dance instruction set to live music. Our goal is to have participants learn and appreciate what makes each Latin dance a unique life skill that can be enjoyed anywhere! No experience or partner needed. Just show up and dance with us—all ages are welcome!

 

This program is sponsored by Beyond the Page, an organization that helps support humanities programming in Dane County libraries. This spring, Dane County libraries are celebrating Latine music and dance through a variety of fun and interactive programs for the whole family. See the Beyond the Page website for the full list of programs taking place this spring, including Luis's other stops on the Latine Dance Passport!

 

 

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Bright young women book club banner

Join the Carpe Librum Book Club for this month's discussion of Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll! Called one of the best thrillers of 2023, this book pulls inspiration from real life crimes of Ted Bundy, but instead centers the women whose lives he cut short, following the fictional Pamela and Tina as they attempt to find out the truth about their friend's murders.

New members are always welcome to join the book club! All are welcome to attend this month if they'd like to join the discussion. Contact kmckewin [at] rgpl.org (kmckewin[at]rgpl[dot]org) with questions.

Copies of this month's book will be available for check-out at the circulation desk beginning on April 1.

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