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Read to a Dog
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.
Tues, Feb 7
Mon, Mar 12
Mon, April 9
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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!
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Sign up now!
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Antarctica: Polar Expedition.
Extreme Science
at the South Pole
Tuesday, February 28, 6:00 pm
Meet Juan Botella, a real-life Antarctic explorer. Learn about his research and participate in hands-on polar activities.
For the whole family!
Click HERE to sign up to attend.
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Weekly Storytimes with Karen Wendt.
Wednesdays January 25 to February 22 and Thursdays January 26 to February 23.
Registration starts December 26.
- Baby & Me for non-walkers.
Thursday at 11:00a.m.
Baby & Me Storytime for non-walkers includes a board book or two, lots of movement activity with rhyming, bouncing, and music. Bring a floor blanket for baby and come dressed to sit on the floor. Chairs or stools are available. Storytime is followed by free-playtime. Babies play, parents chat, everyone has a nice time.
- ToddlerTime for children ages 12months to 35months old.
Storytime includes a board book and a picture book. Parents and Toddlers are invited to enjoy songs and movement activities. Come dressed to sit on the floor (chairs or stools are available). Storytime is followed by free-playtime. Toddlers play, parents chat, everyone has a nice time.
Wednesday at 10:15a.m. FULL: Waitlist Available
Wednesday at 11:00a.m.
Thursday at 10:15a.m. FULL: Waitlist Available
- Picture Book Family Storytimes
Wednesday at 9:30a.m.
Thursday at 9:30a.m.
Picture Book storytimes are geared for children age 3&4, however, this is meant to be a family storytime, so you are welcome to join us with children of all ages. We ask that you hold on your lap, young ones who might need your example for listening to stories. Bring your library card to check-out books after storytime!
Register if you intend to attend weekly, however, we have 10 slots open each week for walk-ins, first come first served.
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Play Literacy
Tuesday, March 27, 6:00 pm
Through imaginative play, young children can experience the importance (and fun!) of reading and writing in everyday life. Learn how you can incorporate purposeful dramatic play with books, toys and literacy materials into your busy day.
This session will provide many tips for simple and inexpensive literacy activities.
For an audience of preschoolers-2nd grade (and their parents.)
Please sign up children only. Put the adult name or names in the "Special Needs" box for the child.
45 to 60 minutes
Registration required.
Click here for details.
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 Library LEGO Club for ages 6 to 11.
FACES!
Tuesday, Feb. 28, 4:00 to 5:00p.m.
- Look at books related to the theme of the day.
- Check-out books.
- Build! Theme for February: Faces!
Kids ages 6 to 11 will have about 30-40 minutes to build a cool LEGO creation.
FACES!
Build faces - funny faces, happy faces, animal faces, monster faces - ignite your imagination!
Show & Tell at the end of the program.
Pictures of Lego creations will be added to our Facebook Photo Album.
Registration Required
(Limited space. LEGO bricks Donations welcome!)
PLEASE contact us ASAP if you are registered and then realize that you cannot attend. We have a waiting list.
What’s the connection between building with LEGO bricks and books?
Promoting play contributes to literacy development by increasing attention span, memory, creativity, and language and vocabulary skills. It also lays the foundation for logical mathematical thinking, scientific reasoning, and problem solving—things they’ll carry with them throughout their school years, says
“Play = Learning,” a recent study by Dorothy Singer, a senior research scientist at Yale University’s Department of Psychology and Child Study Center.
Another study ... found that tactile and kinesthetic learning increase student understanding. In other words, play paves the way for learning…”
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New to Monona? Tour the Library with Karen!
Bring photo ID and proof of current address to get a library card. For detailed information about youth services at the Monona Public Library, email Karen Wendt or call 608-222-6127.
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Wanted: LEGO® Bricks
The library's new LEGO Club for ages 6-11 needs your help! We are looking for donations of LEGO pieces and bricks to support and expand this program. For more information on the LEGO Club and how to donate, please click here.
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