Join us for regularly scheduled events at the Monona Public Library!
Badger Bus Storytime
Wednesday, Sep. 8, 9:30a.m.
All ages welcome to this very special Back to School preschool storytime. Jenny from Badger Bus will be bringing a yellow school bus to the library for a 20 minute storytime. Children will get a chance to board the bus, greet the driver, find a seat, hear a story, exit the bus, and get a small prize before they head back into the library to check out fun Back to School books. So bring your library card and we'll see you on the bus! Registration required; space is limited.
Badger Bus Storytime
Wednesday, Sep. 8, 10:00a.m.
All ages welcome to this very special Back to School preschool storytime. Jenny from Badger Bus will be bringing a yellow school bus to the library for 20 minute storytime. Children will get a chance to board the bus, greet the driver, find a seat, hear a story, exit the bus, and get a small prize before they head back into the library to check out fun Back to School books. So bring your library card and we'll see you on the bus! Registration required; space is limited.
ToddlerTime Storytime for ages 12 to 36 months
Thursdays @ 9:15am, Every other week, 9/9, 9/23, 10/7, 10/21
For toddlers ages 12 to 36 months plus their adult caregiver. Join in with the 20 minutes of short books, music, songs, and rhymes. We attempt to keep the ToddlerTime registration limited to enhance the quality of experience children have with the movement activities that we do. We hope you will make your home a literacy rich environment. Children will be invited to check out books after storytime. Register toddler only.
Important Registration Notes: Please Read!
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Email or call if you can't make it. We may remove your name from registration to make space for patrons on the waiting list.
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Please plan to arrive early. Sit with your child during storytime and help them participate. If your child is restless, feel free to leave for a few minutes and then return to storytime.
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For Baby & Toddler Storytimes Only: Please register only the Baby/ Toddler name. Put the adult caretaker/ parent name in the Special Needs box.
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Walk-ins welcome first come, first served as space is available. (ToddlerTimes are often full.)
Every other Thursday, 9/9, 9/23, 10/7, 10/21.
Baby & Me Storytime for non-walkers
Thursdays @ 10:50am, Every other week, 9/9, 9/23, 10/7, 10/21
For non-walking babies and their adult caregivers. Fifteen to twenty minutes of board books and fast paced fun with lots of music, rhymes, tickles and bounces. Karen will also share literacy tips for parents and caregivers. Come prepared to have fun on the floor with your child (chairs are available if needed). Please bring a blanket for baby to lie on. We hope you will make your home a literacy rich environment. You will be invited to check out books after storytime. Stay after to talk and play. Register baby name only.
Thursdays, Every other week, 9/9, 9/23, 10/7, 10/21.
Register for 7 week session of 4 storytimes.
Important Notes
Email or call if you can't make it. We may remove your name from registration to make space for patrons on the waiting list.
Please plan to arrive early. Sit with your child during storytime and help them participate. If your child is restless, feel free to leave for a few minutes and then return to storytime.
For Baby & Toddler Storytimes Only: Please register only the Baby/ Toddler name. Put the adult caretaker/ parent name in the Special Needs box.
Walk-ins welcome first come, first served as space is available. (ToddlerTimes are often full.)
Book Explorers! Early Literacy Storytime for 3 to 5 year olds. Drop In!
Thursdays @ 10:05am, Every other week, 9/9, 9/23, 10/7, 10/21
For children ages 3 to 5 capable of sitting on their own. Siblings are welcome to sit quietly on a caregivers lap. Enjoy a fun 30 minute storytime with picture books and activities which may include rhymes, fingerplays, puppet skits, and music. We hope you will make your home a literacy rich environment. Children are welcome to have their own library card and they will be invited to check out books after storytime.
Every other Thursday, 9/9, 9/23, 10/7, 10/21.
7 week session of 4 Storytimes.
Important Notes: Please Read!
Please plan to arrive early. Sit with your child during storytime and help them participate. If your child is restless, feel free to leave for a few minutes and then return to storytime. Drop-in first come, first served as space is available.
Books & Babes storytime for ages 3 to 16 months
Tuesdays, Sept 14 through Oct 19 @ 9:30am
For babies and toddlers ages 3 to 16 months and their adult caregivers. Fifteen to twenty minutes of board books and fast paced fun with lots of music, rhymes, tickles and bounces. Karen will also share literacy tips for parents. Come prepared to have fun on the floor with your child (chairs are available if needed). Please bring a blanket for baby to lie on. We hope you will make your home a literacy rich environment. You will be invited to check out books after storytime. Stay after to talk and play. Register baby/toddler name only.
Important Registration Notes: Please Read!
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Email or call if you can't make it. We may remove your name from registration to make space for patrons on the waiting list.
-
Please plan to arrive early. Sit with your child during storytime and help them participate. If your child is restless, feel free to leave for a few minutes and then return to storytime.
-
For Baby & Toddler Storytimes Only: Please register only the Baby/ Toddler name. Put the adult caretaker/ parent name in the Special Needs box.
-
Walk-ins welcome first come, first served as space is available. (ToddlerTimes are often full.)
Book Explorers! Storytime for 3 to 5 year olds.
Tuesdays, Sept 14 through Oct 19 @ 10:15am
For children ages 3 to 5 capable of sitting on their own. Siblings are welcome to sit quietly on a caregivers lap. Enjoy a fun 30 minute storytime with picture books and activities which may include rhymes, fingerplays, puppet skits, and music. We hope you will make your home a literacy rich environment. Children are welcome to have their own library card and they will be invited to check out books after storytime. Register each person, all ages, who will attend the session.
Important Registration Notes: Please Read!
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Email or call if you can't make it. We may remove your name from registration to make space for patrons on the waiting list.
-
Please plan to arrive early. Sit with your child during storytime and help them participate. If your child is restless, feel free to leave for a few minutes and then return to storytime.
-
Walk-ins welcome first come, first served as space is available.
-
Register each person, all ages, who will attend.
Book Explorers! Storytime for 3 to 5 year olds.
Wednesdays, Sept 15 through Oct 20 @ 9:15am
Wednesdays, 9/15 through 10/20.
For children ages 3 to 5 capable of sitting on their own. Siblings are welcome to sit quietly on a caregivers lap.
Enjoy a fun 30 minute storytime with picture books and activities which may include rhymes, fingerplays, puppet skits, and music. We hope you will make your home a literacy rich environment. Children are welcome to have their own library card and they will be invited to check out books after storytime. Register each person, all ages, who will attend the session.
Important Registration Notes: Please Read!
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Email or call if you can't make it. We may remove your name from registration to make space for patrons on the waiting list.
-
Please plan to arrive early. Sit with your child during storytime and help them participate. If your child is restless, feel free to leave for a few minutes and then return to storytime.
-
Walk-ins welcome first come, first served as space is available.
-
Register all ages, each person who will attend.
ToddlerTime Storytime for ages 12 to 36 months
Wednesdays, Sept 15 through Oct 20 @ 10:05am
For toddlers ages 12 to 36 months plus their adult caregiver. Join in with the 20 minutes of short books, music, songs, and rhymes. We attempt to keep the ToddlerTime registration limited to enhance the quality of experience children have with the movement activities that we do. We hope you will make your home a literacy rich environment. Children will be invited to check out books after storytime. Register toddler only.
Important Registration Notes: Please Read!
-
Email or call if you can't make it. We may remove your name from registration to make space for patrons on the waiting list.
-
Please plan to arrive early. Sit with your child during storytime and help them participate. If your child is restless, feel free to leave for a few minutes and then return to storytime.
-
For Baby & Toddler Storytimes Only: Please register only the Baby/ Toddler name. Put the adult caretaker/ parent name in the Special Needs box.
-
Walk-ins welcome first come, first served as space is available. (ToddlerTimes are often full.)
Register for 6 week session. Sept 15 through Oct 20.
ToddlerTime Storytime for ages 12 to 36 months
Wednesdays, Sept 15 through Oct 20 @ 10:50am
For toddlers ages 12 to 36 months plus their adult caregiver. Join in with the 20 minutes of short books, music, songs, and rhymes. We attempt to keep the ToddlerTime registration limited to enhance the quality of experience children have with the movement activities that we do. We hope you will make your home a literacy rich environment. Children will be invited to check out books after storytime. Register toddler only.
Important Registration Notes: Please Read!
-
Email or call if you can't make it. We may remove your name from registration to make space for patrons on the waiting list.
-
Please plan to arrive early. Sit with your child during storytime and help them participate. If your child is restless, feel free to leave for a few minutes and then return to storytime.
-
For Baby & Toddler Storytimes Only: Please register only the Baby/ Toddler name. Put the adult caretaker/ parent name in the Special Needs box.
-
Walk-ins welcome first come, first served as space is available. (ToddlerTimes are often full.)
Register for 6 week session. Wednesdays, Sept 15 through Oct 20.
