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...
Programs
The Math Machine
Programs
Book Club
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...
Storytime
Winter StorytimeWinter Storytime Session Starts November 2 through December 1, 2025. Music Storytime: Mondays at 5:30pm Snowflakes, songs, and storytime fun Winter Storytime: Tuesdays at 11 am Stories and activities target age 3-5, but all ages welcome. Space is...
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....
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,...
How do I find the stories?
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.
How old does my child need to be to solve these math stories?
These stories are for everyone! The math questions at the end are leveled, starting at kindergarten and building through to about 5th grade. Choose the level that works best for your child. We suggest the question that stretches their thinking but keeps it fun.
How long is a story?
It’s just a short paragraph. It takes less than 5 minutes for you and your child to work through a math story.
Where can I find a Math Stories bookmark?
The button below!
Or… come into the library and pick one up.
Or… Make your own! Just keep a tally of the days you complete a math story and when you hit 15 times, come in for a token.
Where are the stories again?
Online @ bedtimemath.org
In the app store or Google Play @ Bedtime Math (free)
Books @ the Madison Public Library
Math Stories
Earn a token for our Math Stories Toy Vending machine by playing with math! Each day (or night) read and work through a silly math story and color in a star on the bookmark below. When all 15 stars are colored in, bring it into the library for a special token to the Math Machine—only Math Machine tokens will work!