A nocturnal, feathered friend, let's learn about owls!  You will craft a torn paper owl to take home.  This program will take place in the Chase Room.  Registration is required.  Please note, per our unattended children policy, that caregivers of children under 8 yeasrs of ag...read more

On Mondays and Thursdays from 4 to 5pm, anyone can come to the library to receive help with their simple device problems from our tech-savvy teen volunteers in the coffee corner. Registration is required. Everyone registered will be helped, but it will be first come, first served within the hour blo...read more

Move and groove with Miss Carol! Enjoy an action packed 45 minutes of music, dancing, songs, and stories! This class will take place in the Chase Room! We accept registration from anywhere, but should the class fill, Madison cardholders will recieve priority. Pleas...read more

Join us every Monday from 1:00pm-3:00pm in the Taber Room to knit or work on any creative project.  No registration required. 

On Mondays and Thursdays from 4 to 5pm, anyone can come to the library to receive help with their simple device problems from our tech-savvy teen volunteers in the coffee corner. Registration is required. Everyone registered will be helped, but it will be first come, first served within the hour blo...read more

Join us in the Chase Room for snacks, a film, and an activity. This month we will be getting cozy with a special fall film*, hot chocolate, and some origami. We would love to see you there!*Please note that our film options may include PG-13 titles.*Email teen@madison.mainlib.org with any questions ...read more

A lapsit for our littlest patrons is back! Join us for songs, fingerplays, stories, and whatever else we can fit into our 20 minute session designed specifically for babies 15 months and younger. This program will take place in the Chase Room. In the event the Chase Room in unavailabl...read more

Stories, songs, music and rhymes! Join us for an action packed storytime session best suited for children ages 16 months to three years.This program will take place in the Chase Room. If the Chase Room is unavailable, we will meet in the library!

Are you ready to navigate the path to college funding with confidence and ease? We invite you to our upcoming workshop designed just for you! In this session, you'll discover: 529 Plans: Understand how these savings plans can benefit your family. How Does “The Big Beaut...read more

Join us for a fun evening of crafting and friendship. You can make a journal to document your travels, holiday wish list or your TO-DO list. Whatever you prefer All supplies will be provided.  

Join us for a fun morning of crafting and friendship. You can make a journal to document your travels, holiday wish list or your TO-DO list. Whatever you prefer All supplies will be provided.  

On Mondays and Thursdays from 4 to 5pm, anyone can come to the library to receive help with their simple device problems from our tech-savvy teen volunteers in the coffee corner. Registration is required. Everyone registered will be helped, but it will be first come, first served within the hour blo...read more

Did you know that playing serves an important role in developing early literacy skills? Playing builds imagination as well as develops the same part of the brain used while reading. During Play Time, we will have extra toys out in our play area to encourage fr...read more

Join us every Monday from 1:00pm-3:00pm in the Taber Room to knit or work on any creative project.  No registration required. 

Pam Nixon of Peace Play NJ will lead you as you immerse yourself in a peaceful yoga experience for women, featuring slow, gentle movements and calming breathwork, while exploring the supportive and grounding elements of essential oils, crystals, and uplifting affirmations. You’ll leave class w...read more

A lapsit for our littlest patrons is back! Join us for songs, fingerplays, stories, and whatever else we can fit into our 20 minute session designed specifically for babies 15 months and younger. This program will take place in the Chase Room. In the event the Chase Room in unavailabl...read more

Stories, songs, music and rhymes! Join us for an action packed storytime session best suited for children ages 16 months to three years.This program will take place in the Chase Room. If the Chase Room is unavailable, we will meet in the library!

Interested in all things Pokémon? Join our brand new Pokémon Club! This one hour open session will offer several ways to engage with everyone's favorite pocket monsters, from art to trivia and even an opportunity to play Pokémon TCG! Bringing your own card collection is...read more

Join Vital Stretch of Madison for a gentle 35-minute mobility class designed to help you move with more ease, release tension, and support overall flexibility and wellness. This guided session focuses on simple movements and stretches that leave the body feeling refreshed, supported, and energized.P...read more

Join us for an afteroon movie in the Chase Room. Ryan Gosling stars in this 2026 movie, Project Hail Mary. This movie is rated PG-13 and runs 2 hours and 36 minutes. There will be one brief intermission.Popcorn and water provided, while supplies last.No registration required.

Myths and legends often have some kernel of historical truth.  So, what can we make of the Jersey Devil myth?  Is any part of the tale rooted in fact?  Historian and archivist Mickey DiCamillo discusses the origins of Jersey's most famous mythological monster and identifies the re...read more

Join us in the Chase Room for a little mid-week break. We will have snacks, a craft, and some Nintendo Switch games to choose from. This month you can make Shrinky Dinks! You can draw and color a special design, and we will shrink it using heat to make a little key chain or a charm for a bracelet or...read more

On Mondays and Thursdays from 4 to 5pm, anyone can come to the library to receive help with their simple device problems from our tech-savvy teen volunteers in the coffee corner. Registration is required. Everyone registered will be helped, but it will be first come, first served within the hour blo...read more

In these engaging classes, the books we read come to life as we slither like snakes, hop like frogs and bark like dogs. Through songs and stories we bend, stretch, breathe and move while having fun learning yoga poses.This class will  take place at the library in the Picture Book Room...read more

Join Pamela Nixon of Peace Play for chair yoga,  a gentle form of yoga that is done while seated or using a chair for balance and assistance.This program will be held in the Chase Room.

Creepy, crawly spiders, Let's craft a pom pom spider and make a web for your spider to guard.  This program will take place in the Chase Room.  Registration is required.Please note, per our unattended children policy, that caregivers of children under 8 years of age must attend fo...read more

Join us every Monday from 1:00pm-3:00pm in the Taber Room to knit or work on any creative project.  No registration required. 

Come join us for a fun STEM activity in the Chase Room! Best suited for ages 7-11 years old. This month we will be doing some "lava" experiments!Registration is required.Please note, per our unattended children policy, that caregivers of children ages 10 years and under must remain on...read more

On Mondays and Thursdays from 4 to 5pm, anyone can come to the library to receive help with their simple device problems from our tech-savvy teen volunteers in the coffee corner. Registration is required. Everyone registered will be helped, but it will be first come, first served within the hour blo...read more

A lapsit for our littlest patrons is back! Join us for songs, fingerplays, stories, and whatever else we can fit into our 20 minute session designed specifically for babies 15 months and younger. This program will take place in the Chase Room. In the event the Chase Room in unavailabl...read more

Stories, songs, music and rhymes! Join us for an action packed storytime session best suited for children ages 16 months to three years.This program will take place in the Chase Room. If the Chase Room is unavailable, we will meet in the library!

Discover the remarkable world of Augustus Saint-Gaudens, the sculptor whose masterpieces have transformed America's public spaces and memorials. The work of Augustus Saint-Gaudens helps celebrate and reflect many of America’s most important values and course-altering moments.  In this...read more

Love to read but don't want to be assigned a book? Join us - where everyone reads what they want!Once a month, we'll gather for an hour of relaxed conversation about books we're currently reading. Share what you love, or don't, discover new authors and genres and hear recommendations...read more

During each session, we will explore a new science concept together through stories and preschool sized STEM activities. This program will take place in the Chase Room! Please register each child individually.

On Mondays and Thursdays from 4 to 5pm, anyone can come to the library to receive help with their simple device problems from our tech-savvy teen volunteers in the coffee corner. Registration is required. Everyone registered will be helped, but it will be first come, first served within the hour blo...read more

Humor, Leadership, and the Civil War Presented by: SAMEER SOMAL   Moderated by: THOMAS LEGGETT At the darkest hour of the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln still found reason to try to cause others to laugh. His humor was more than amusement—it helped him endure ext...read more

The library is partnering up with the Westfield Regional Health Department to offer free monthly blood pressure screenings to the community.The screenings will begin on Monday, May 18th from 10:00am- 11:00am. No registration required. 

Join us every Monday from 1:00pm-3:00pm in the Taber Room to knit or work on any creative project.  No registration required. 

On Mondays and Thursdays from 4 to 5pm, anyone can come to the library to receive help with their simple device problems from our tech-savvy teen volunteers in the coffee corner. Registration is required. Everyone registered will be helped, but it will be first come, first served within the hour blo...read more

Join us in the Chase Room for snacks, a film, and an activity. This month we will be getting in the spirit with a spooky film* and some ghostly (and pumpkinly) craft options. We would love to see you there!*Please note that our film options may include PG-13 titles.*Email teen@madison.mainlib.org wi...read more

A lapsit for our littlest patrons is back! Join us for songs, fingerplays, stories, and whatever else we can fit into our 20 minute session designed specifically for babies 15 months and younger. This program will take place in the Chase Room. In the event the Chase Room in unavailabl...read more

Stories, songs, music and rhymes! Join us for an action packed storytime session best suited for children ages 16 months to three years.This program will take place in the Chase Room. If the Chase Room is unavailable, we will meet in the library!

Join Paige from Healing by Paige for a relaxing evening centered around the soothing sounds of singing bowls. You’ll dive into a calming meditation experience that leaves you feeling rejuvenated and peaceful.**It is recommended you bring a yoga mat, water and a small towel or blanket for comfo...read more

Join historian Greg Caggiano for a look at the "other side" of history. As a seasoned paranormal investigator, Greg has always been interested in things that go bump in the night at historic sites in New Jersey. He has served on two museum boards over the years, both of which were haunted!...read more

On Mondays and Thursdays from 4 to 5pm, anyone can come to the library to receive help with their simple device problems from our tech-savvy teen volunteers in the coffee corner. Registration is required. Everyone registered will be helped, but it will be first come, first served within the hour blo...read more