Learn more about the world around you with a story and related craft or activity. The books and projects in this program are geared towards pre-schoolers and their caregivers. Planned activities will sometimes take less than an hour--we encourage folks to play, visit, or enjoy the storytime room when we wrap up our activity early.
We meet weekly on Wednesdays at 10AM in the storytime room.
10 - April Showers
17 - Sunny Days
24 - Bunny Tales
1 - Windy Days
8 - Bugs are Friends too
15 - In the Garden
Join the Friends of the Library at their annual book sale during Trout Days! A large variety of used books, movies, CDs, games, puzzles, and more will be available for purchase. All sales are made by donation, and all proceeds go directly back to the Friends to help support special library programs and projects. This year, the Friends have supported initiatives like the seed library, state park passes, and children's summer reading program.
The sale will run on Friday from 8AM to 6PM and on Saturday from 8AM to 2PM.
Held on the same weeks as Everybody Booktime, Baby and Me is for babies and their grownups. We learn fingerplays, sing songs, read a simple book, and socialize. Join in the fun and learn how to grow a reader!
April: 11, 18 and 25
May: 2, 9, and 16
Join us for a special storytime on your day off of school! Ricardo Marroquin, a native Spanish speaker from the Dane County Library Service's Dream Bus, will be at the library to host this special session of storytime in Spanish. This session is geared towards kids ages 3 to 6, but all ages (and language abilities) are welcome to join in the fun!
Special guests will join us to share stories, songs, and more in a series of interactive programs. Geared towards ages birth-6 years.
Bubble Wonders Show - with master of bubbles, Geoff Akins. Bubble Wonders is part science, part art, part inspiration, and 100% fun! Combining the art and science of bubbleology with heartfelt life-lessons and encouragement.
Singer/Songwriter Corey Hart is back by popular demand for another summer session of musical magic. Geared towards ages 0-6 years.
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!
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.
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!
Celebrate a summer of reading! Join us at the Municipal Pool, enjoy some Culver’s custard, and have some family fun.
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.