Tiny Stories, Huge HeartsNeighborhood Narratives is an audio storytelling project from the Madison Public Library, created in collaboration with local businesses and community members. The project features short, sixty-second stories shared by residents, offering a...
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Wednesday, April 23rd 7pm Scholar led discussion by: Humanities Scholar, Candance Van DamREADING GROUPThe Cost of Free Land is the 2025 One Book South Dakota By: Rebecca Clarren Growing up, Rebecca Clarren only knew the major plot points of her tenacious immigrant...
Summer Reading
Babies - PreschoolersGet ready for fun—Storytime kicks off June 2 and happens every Monday at 5:30 PM and Wednesday at 11:00 AM! Heads up: We'll be taking a little break on June 30 and July 2 to celebrate the holiday week. Have fun playing 1,000 books Bingo with your...
Book Blizzard
Read from the list and share your thoughts for a chance to win!Book Blizzard 20261. Read Pick a book Choose a Blizzard Book You do NOT have to read all of them Take a ballot for EACH book If you’ve already read a book on the list - awesome! Fill out a Review! 2....
The Math Machine
Find a fun daily math story on the website (bedtimemath.org), on the free app (Bedtime Math), or check out one of Bedtime Math books from the library.These stories are for everyone! The math questions at the end are leveled, starting at kindergarten and building...
Pages for Pizza
Earn pizza just by READING! How it Works: Keep track - We've made a handing Reading Record you can print! Your child needs to live in Lake County, or attend a Madison school, Chester Area School, or Oldham-Ramona-Rutland School. Your child does not need to have a...
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
Even if you’re not an expert birdwatcher, you’re sure to know a cardinal when you see one. Their beautiful red feathers make them one of the most loved birds in America. Cardinals live in the eastern United States only so if you live west of the Rocky Mountains,...
Winter Storytime
Winter Storytime Session Starts November 2 through December 1, 2025.
Music Storytime:
Mondays at 5:30pm
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Snowflakes, songs, and storytime fun
Winter Storytime:
Tuesdays at 11 am
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Stories and activities target age 3-5, but all ages welcome. Space is limited, while sign-ups are NOT required but will guarantee a spot.