Kids & Families

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Summer Reading Kick Off with rainbow paint splatter in background

Get ready for the summer reading program: pick up a reading challenge sheet, tie-dye your own book bag, have some Kona Ice, and get some colorful face paint! There's plenty of fun to be had as we kick off summer at the library!

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Color Our World Storytimes banner featuring rainbow crayon art

Special guests will join us to share stories, songs, and more in a series of interactive programs. Geared towards ages birth to 6 years.

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Bubble Wonders show with Geoff Akins on background of many bubbles

Join us for the Bubble Wonders Show with master of bubbles, Geoff Akins! Bubble Wonders is part science, part art, part inspiration, and 100% fun! It combines the art and science of bubbleology with heartfelt life-lessons and encouragement. 

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Music with Corey, Mondays at 10AM on blue background

Singer/Songwriter Corey Hart is back by popular demand for another summer session of musical magic. Geared towards ages 0-6 years.

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Science Heroes website banner. Features blue background with superhero brain, test tubes, and DNA strand

Through hands-on experiments and fun, interactive stories, kids will get excited about the science that’s all around us as we celebrate the scientists who color our world with art! 

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Dance with Forte Studios on purple background featuring silhouettes of dancers in white

Forte Studios offers high quality Dance, Voice, and Acting education in a fun, family-friendly atmosphere. Experience performances from some of the studio’s students, then have a little taste of the dance classes they offer.

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Art Cart Extra on background of paper with paints and brushes

Release your artistic talents with the help of staff from the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art. All are welcome to come and create!

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Angela Puerta Family Concert on red background, including a photo of Angela playing the guitar

Colombian singer/musician Angela Puerta brings a unique blend of entertainment and education to young audiences in both English and Spanish.

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Family Bookmaking Workshop on blue background with ripped up pages bordering the words in the image

Grandparents and grandchildren are encouraged to work together with the help of multi-talented community artist, Alicia Rheal! All ages are welcome to come and make a keepsake book to share!

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Grnad Finale Pool Party for summer reading

Celebrate a summer of reading! Join us at the Municipal Pool, enjoy some Culver’s custard, and have some family fun.

Please read and share our behavior guidelines with your children.

Are you about to embark on a new adventure like potty training your child? There is help waiting for you in the Parent Zone of our children's department. Take a look at the variety of resources this special collection has to offer.