Events Calendar

Join us at the Madison Public Library for a cozy and creative winter activity! Kids can sip yummy hot cocoa while painting their own still life masterpieces which will be displayed in the library for everyone to admire.It may get messy, so dress accordingly! And please let us know if your child as a...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

Come and join us in the Chase Room for some karaoke fun! Sing your heart to a song of your choice or just listen to talented voices of your peers. Snacks and drinks will be provided, and there may be a special prize for the singer with the most applause!

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!

Get your creative juices flowing at this workshop led by Co-Editor of the Madison High School Glyphs Literary Magazine in the Taber Room. Prepare yourself for a short writing prompt and feedback with your peers, and improve your writing skills and gain confidence in your work!*Sessions are roughly 1...read more

Join us for a fun evening of crafting and friendship. You will be making some fun greeting card. We will play with alcohol ink, paper punches and rubber stamps...Everything needed will be provided. Please go to MadisonNJLibrary.org to register.

What is friluftsliv (pronounced “free-loofts-liv”)? This Scandinavian ethos is the answer and the antidote to winter blues and the weekly grind. Translating literally from the Norwegian language as “free air life,” friluftsliv is a mindset to embrace nature in all seasons. It...read more

Join us for a fun morning of crafting and friendship. You will be making some fun greeting card. We will play with alcohol ink, paper punches and rubber stamps... Everything needed will be supplied.Go to MadisonNJLibrary.org to register

National Bird Day is January 5th.  Let's learn about blue jays.  During the winter, blue jays can still be seen in New Jersey.  We will create a string bird for you to take home.  This program will take place in the Chase Room.  Registration is 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

This peaceful class invites tweens to explore the power of the breath and the mind through guided movement, mindful games, and meditation practices designed just for their age group. Each session offers tools to help manage stress, improve focus, and nurture inner calm. Through playful yet purposefu...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

Join us in the Chase Room to make pom pom penguins! We will learn how to make our own pom poms using yarn and then transform them into cute little penguins using felt and hot glue. If we have extra time, we may work on a second project.*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!

Take a journey through history as we explore Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s life and legacy, beyond his iconic “I Have a Dream” speech. Come learn about his childhood, education, mentors and influences, as well as the most important events of his career in activism, such as the Montgo...read more

Get your creative juices flowing at this workshop led by Co-Editor of the Madison High School Glyphs Literary Magazine in the Taber Room. Prepare yourself for a short writing prompt and feedback with your peers, and improve your writing skills and gain confidence in your work!*Sessions are roughly 1...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

Homeschooled kids ages 6–9 are invited to join their peers for a fun, creative, and engaging class that combines yoga and jewelry making! In this class, we’ll explore affirmations—positive words or phrases that help children build confidence, focus, and emotional awareness. Each ch...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!

Get your creative juices flowing at this workshop led by Co-Editor of the Madison High School Glyphs Literary Magazine in the Taber Room. Prepare yourself for a short writing prompt and feedback with your peers, and improve your writing skills and gain confidence in your work!*Sessions are roughly 1...read more

Indisputably, Claude Monet is one of the most recognizable and celebrated figures in art history. Everyone loves his beautiful landscapes, colorful and dynamic depictions of modern life, and monumental garden scenes. Monet also painted the grandeur of Venice to much acclaim, and the Brooklyn Museum ...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

Come join us for a fun STEM activity in the Chase Room! Best suited for ages 7-11 years old. We will be making miniature snow globes! If there is extra time, we may do another snowy experiment.Registration is 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

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!

Get your creative juices flowing at this workshop led by Co-Editor of the Madison High School Glyphs Literary Magazine in the Taber Room. Prepare yourself for a short writing prompt and feedback with your peers, and improve your writing skills and gain confidence in your work!*Sessions are roughly 1...read more

Indisputably, Claude Monet is one of the most recognizable and celebrated figures in art history. Everyone loves his beautiful landscapes, colorful and dynamic depictions of modern life, and monumental garden scenes. Monet also painted the grandeur of Venice to much acclaim, and the Brooklyn Museum ...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

Chinese New Year begins January 29 - Febraury 12, 2025.  It's the Year of the Snake.  Let's learn about this Asian celebration.  You will create a snake decoration to take home.  This program will take place in the Chase Room. Registration is required.