Kids & Families

Wednesdays from 12-1PM (for ages 5-11)

Bring a lunch and join us for a story featuring our summer theme of color, and a little art project, relating to the story. We'll meet in the picnic shelter on fair weather days, or in the library community rooms if we have rainy or stormy weather. Registration would be appreciated so we can plan for materials. Please email Catherine @ cabaer [at] rgpl.org. 

Here's a sneak peek at what's to come:

June 18: The Day the Crayons Quit, Drew Daywalt

June 25: Red, A Crayon's Story, Michael Hall

July 2: Lily's Purple Plastic Purse, Kevin Henkes

July 9: Blue, and Green, Laura Vaccaro Seeger

July 16: The Noisy Paintbox, Barb Rosenstock

July 23: My Many Colored Days, Dr. Seuss

Special guests will join us to share stories, songs, and more in a series of interactive programs. Geared towards ages birth to 6 years. Here is a list of our special guest presenters:

June 12 - Firefighter Freddy and Firefighter Brian

June 19 - NO STORYTIME, library closed for Juneteenth holiday

June 26 - Storyteller Susan Santner

July 3 - Ms. Catherine

July 10 - Amy Kurka

July 17 - Erica Wagoner

July 24 - Krista Thusius, bilingual Spanish/English

July 31 - Wisconsin Water Librarian, Anne Moser

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

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.

Registration is requested. Please email cabaer [at] rgpl.org (cabaer[at]rgpl[dot]org) or contact the library to let us know you're coming!

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

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

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!

Registration is required for this program. Please contact cabaer [at] rgpl.org (cabaer[at]rgpl[dot]org) to sign up!

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.