It's TIME....
To Register For
THE 2013 SUMMER READING PROGRAM!


You can register online for the summer reading program right here, right now. You can also come into the library to register and pick up a reading record on Wednesday, June 5.
 
Thank you to all of the generous sponsors of our summer reading program!
2013 SPONSORS
We would like to thank the following businesses for their sponsorship of our summer reading program. We hope you will take a moment to stop in, call or write them to thank them for all they do for Monona children and families.
(In alphabetical order)
AmericInn of Monona
Angelo’s Family Restaurant
Benvenuto's
Buffalo Wild Wings
Crema Café
Culver's
Eugster's Farm Market
Felly's Flowers
Fraboni's of Monona
Friends of the Monona PL
Glass Nickel Pizza
Hometown News Group/ Herald Independent
Lazy Jane's
Madison Embroiderer's Guild
Madison Monona Lioness Club
Monona State Bank
Noodle's & Company
Pizza Hut
Schuster's Playtime Farm
South Central Library System
Starbucks of Monona
The Weinberger Family
 
Check out the Great Events & Activities
    
For a full list of activities this Summer,
Check out the Summer Event Homepage!
 
Monona Celebrates
75th Anniversary
Live Music! Facepainting! Family Craft! Treats!
June 12, 1-3pm
Celebrate your Monona Heritage at the Monona Public Library. Bring in items that reflect current day life in Monona to add to a new time capsule.
Register Now!
 
Under a Bedtime Sky: Stuffed Animal Sleepover
Mon. June 17, 6:00pm
Children ages birth to 9 are invited to drop in and drop off stuffed animals at the library in the evening. Critters spend the night at the library doing all sorts of fun things. The stuffed animals are then waiting for their owners at the library the next morning, where the night's activities are recounted on a digital picture frame. Register today!
 
Story Telling Club for Adults & Teens
Tues. June 18 @ 6 pm
Come together with other people who have a love of "story" for an opportunity to practice your craft. We each share a story that is 10 minutes or less. If you have a longer story, contact Karen about beging a featured teller. Participants are welcome to bring a bag dinner.
 
Summer Library Program Kick-off
Wed June 19 :
1 pm
Paw Paw Puppet Theater
The Paw Paw Puppet Theater will present a 30-minute puppet show featurin retellings of classic folk and faerie tales, often with a twist. Register here.

1:30 - 3pm Register for all the Fun!
Children and families are invited to sign up for the summer reading program and register for events.
 
Yarn Crafts: Finger Knitting
Friday, Jun. 21, 1 pm
For ages 9 to 14 years old. Finger knitting, also known as finger weaving, is a great way to spend your free time when you need something fun to do. And when you're finished, you'll have a beautiful rope of yarn that you can use for lots of different things, such as key ring rope, hair decorations, a belt, or bag handles. Register in advance here.
 
Wed. June 26 @ 6 pm
Untangle yourself with Zentangles! Zentangles is an easy to learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. Register in advance online, by phone or in person.
 
Current Art Exhibit:
What Lies Beneath
Featuring the work of Jill Dutcher

 

 

eBook Help Now Available

The Monona Library's access to electronic books, both written and audio, is now easier to learn! If you have questions about using the software, please visit the newly updated and expanded help feature through the link on the left.
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