Events Calendar

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. We will make dinos out of marshmallows and straws, and work on our fossil dig skills with a chocolate chip excavation!Registration is required.Please note, per our unattended children policy, that careg...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!

Unearth a popular movie from summers past! Watch a movie with us in the Chase Room, every Tuesday at 6:30 PM.This week's movie is Back to the FutureRating: PGRuntime: 1 hr 56 minPer our unattended children policy, children ages 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult to view t...read more

We all know the story of the Revolutionary War, but how much of our understanding is colored by the way the war was depicted by artists? Paintings of the American Revolution have been essential in the way that the war was understood, both at the time of the conflict and for generations after. This l...read more

Join us in the library's children space for a family game night! We will have a wide selection of fun board and card games available to play. We will also provide some free snacks. Come out and meet new people and try new games.

Celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary with a fun and engaging state trivia program! Test your knowledge of U.S. history, geography, and unique state facts in a friendly setting. Join us for an educational and entertaining event full of spirited competition and patriotic pride!This program w...read more

Join us in the library's children's space to learn how to design awesome 3D models using Tinkercad, an easy and fun online 3D design tool. Taught by a local high school student, participants will learn 3D design basics and become familiar with 3D design technology in order to create a p...read more

Join us for a fun evening of crafting and friendship. I will be cleaning out my craft closet for your enjoyment. I will set up lots of fun craft options to try out. It will be like an open house and registration is not necessary.  

Join us for a fun morning of crafting and friendship. I will be cleaning out my craft closet for your enjoyment. I will set up lots of fun craft options to try out.  It will be an open house and registration is not necessary.  

Let's create a dinosaur out of felt.    This program will take place in the Chase Room.  Registration is required.  Please note, per our unattended children poilcy, caregivers of children under 8 years of age must attend for the duration of the program.

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 in the Teen Room to make some shrinky dinks! We will have everything you need to make necklaces, bracelets, or keychains. The plan is to make dinosaurs, but you can also make your own design of a similar size.

Need a quiet wind down after a busy week? Rain or heat ruin your outdoor plans? We will be showing a classic summer or Summer Reading themed movie on Friday afternoons in the Chase Room! This week's movie is Super Mario GalaxyRating: PGRuntime: 1 hr 39 minPer our unattended children po...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. 

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 us for popcorn, water, and air conditioning as we enjoy a screening of Song Sung Blue starring Kate Hudson and Hugh Jackman, as performers of Neal Diamond cover songs. PG-13 Running time 2 hours and 12 minutes. There will be an intermission. Drop in - no need to register. 

We'll provide the LEGO bricks, you provide the imagination!This program will take place on the children's side of the library. 

Join us in the library's children's space to learn how to design awesome 3D models using Tinkercad, an easy and fun online 3D design tool. Taught by a local high school student, participants will learn 3D design basics and become familiar with 3D design technology in order to create a p...read more

It's time for some music and movement! We'll stretch, sing some songs, and dance to all (or as many as will fit in a half hour) of your favorite songs!This class will take place in the Chase Room! 

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. Chair Yoga is a gentle form of yoga that's done while seated or using a chair for balance, makes the practice more accessible.This program will be h...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. 

Join us in the library's children's space to learn how to design awesome 3D models using Tinkercad, an easy and fun online 3D design tool. Taught by a local high school student, participants will learn 3D design basics and become familiar with 3D design technology in order to create a p...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. We will have a variety of projects to choose from using craft sticks, with options like building a bridge, creating a chain reaction, or launching a catapult.Registration is required.Please note, p...read more

Join us in the Chase Room for a special presentation from local high school student and assistant martial arts teacher Sarina. She will share a variety of safety tips on situational awareness, de-escalation tactics, and what to do if conflict is unavoidable. This is ideal for any students ...read more

The remarkable career of Henri Matisse, one of the most influential artists of the Twentieth Century, fundamentally altered the course of modern art. Spanning six and a half decades, his vast creative output encompassed painting, drawing, sculpture, graphic arts, and paper cutouts. This talk will ex...read more

A music class bursting with energy, rhythm, and bubble-popping fun! Includes a live bubble show with gigantic bubbles, bubble tricks, and the chance for children to stand inside of a bubble!

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.