Storytimes will be held in the forum room on the lower level today.

New for 2012...

           No More Late Fines

                       Learn More Here

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Read to a Dog
Tues, Feb 7

Independent readers may register to read to a specially trained Reading Education Assistance Dog. Children can sign up to read for one 15 minute time slot to Raider, a Golden Retriever. This dog loves to listen to young readers! Sign up your child in advance either in person or by calling 222-6127. A Reader Registration Form is requested prior to reading; download it here or pick up a copy at the circulation desk.

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Social Media 101 for You and Your Small Business: Creations, Connections and Confections

Wed, Feb 8, 6:30 pm:

Creations and connections -- not to mention confections -- are Laura DeVries' specialty! This fall, Laura and her partner, Wade Stewart, opened Cupcakes-A-Go-Go Cafe in Madison, and credit much of their business success to harnessing the power of social media. Laura has spoken at Madison's Social Media Breakfast, Dane Buy Local, and other local business events and has been featured in Capital Region Business Journal and Brava Magazine for her social media and business acumen.

Laura's session will cover social media for personal use as well as for small business. She'll discuss Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, YouTube and more. Whether these names mean nothing or everything to you, there will be one-of-a-kind takeaways everyone can use. Privacy and identity safety tips will be shared as well. The social media for small business portion will delve deeper into Facebook advertising, contests, and how to use each of these platforms for maximum impact in minimum time. Questions? We've got answers -- and mini-cupcakes you won't want to miss! Register online here.
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A Special Presentation by Dr. Katsumi Neeno: Experiences in a WWII Japanese Internment Camp

Followed by an optional discussion of the book, Hotel on the Corner of Bitter & Sweet

Wed, Feb 15, 10:00 am

Dr. Katsumi Neeno will give a brief talk about his experiences in a Japanese interment camp. In May of 1942, his junior year in high school, his family members were stripped of their U.S. citizenship and sent to Poston Internment Camp in the Arizona Desert. A short Q & A will follow his speech.

Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet:
Henry Lee is still mourning the death of his wife when he learns that the belongings of Japanese Americans hidden in the basement of Seattle's Panama Hotel for decades have been discovered. Henry is drawn to the basement, and opens a door he thought he had closed forever.
Copies of the book can be checked out at the circulation desk.
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Energ!ze Monona: Families Go Green!

Saturday, Feb 18 @ 1pm

The City of Monona, The Natural Step Monona, and The Monona Public Library will be hosting
 "Families Go Green!"
Join us for an interactive family-friendly, art creation discussion

Get yourGreen Machine Tickets!

INTRODUCTION
A presentation with remarks from a special guest and a short Energy Use Quiz Show showcasing the Natural Step framework.

ACTIVITY STATIONS
Crafts, games, model trains!
And more set up around the library for families to visit before 3p.m.

FABULOUS DOOR PRIZES

Limited ENERGY METERS AVAILABLE!

Sign up now!
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Our Featured Artist: Harry Whitehorse

Check out the glass display case by the elevator for the stunning art of Harry Whitehorse. Harry Whitehorse's career in art began at an early age as an apprentice to his uncle who was an accomplished silversmith, carver, and artist.


In the 1960's and 1970's, Harry produced a series of metal sculptures which gained him acclaim in the art world. Harry has carved hundreds of birds and animals from wood and developed a sculpting method using epoxies over an armature. These sculptures could be cast in bronze or finished with oil paints.

Harry Whitehorse continues to spend part of each day creating art. For him, the closeness to wildlife and his Ho-Chunk heritage are strongly reflected in the fine detail of his brush strokes, in his intricate carvings, and in the cold realism of his metal sculptures. Now through the end of February.

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Storytime Registration Is Now Open!

Get the details on the January/February Storytime Session here.

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Need Tax Forms?!

The Monona Library offers limited paper copies of forms as well as useful links to help you find the form you need. Get the details here.

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Have you missed the "Don't Miss Lists"?

They are back! Click here.

Join the Friends: The Friends of the Monona Public Library are always looking new members. If you love the library and want to help, click here for more information!