PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES Some programs require pre-registration. To register for these free programs, use the online link in the program description below, or call 608-827-7402, email info@midlibrary.org, or stop by at the library's upper level Service Desk. Subscribe to News on Children's Programs for Email Delivery
Toddler Yoga with little om BIG OM Monday November 17 at 10:30am Registration Required - Click Here to Register Online! In the downstairs Archer Room (through the lobby stairwell)
Toddler Yoga with Little om BIG OM (ages 1-4)
Monday, November 17, 10:30am
Yoga and mindfulness practices specifically designed for toddlers and led by awesome little om BIG OM instructors. Registration is required.
If you need accommodations to attend this event, please contact info@midlibrary.org or 608-827-7403.
'Tweens Try It: Mini Book Jewelry Monday November 17 at 4:30pm Registration Required - Click Here to Register Online! In the downstairs Friends Community Room (through the lobby stairwell)
'Tweens Try It: Mini Book Jewelry (Ages 9-12)
Monday, November 17 @ 4:30pm
Try something new! This month we'll be creating mini book jewelry. You can create earrings, keychains, or a necklace.
Registration Required.
Sensory Stations Wednesday November 19 at 9:30am In the Main Level Programming Room
Sensory Stations (Ages 1-5)
Wednesdays, November 5 & 19, 9:30-10:30am
Sensory play helps children experience the world around them using their five senses. It supports healthy brain development, encourages new vocabulary, builds fine and gross motor skills, and it's fun! Drop in for some thematic sensory activities this month.
City of Middleton Community Campus Info Session - Program for All Ages / Everyone Wednesday November 19 at 5:30pm In the downstairs Archer Room (through the lobby stairwell)
Middleton's City Hall, Library, and Senior Center buildings are outdated, inefficient, and lack adequate space to meet today's needs. Previous studies dating back to 2014 have shown significant building deterioration, rising maintenance costs, and barriers to accessibility. This project aims to create a right-sized, sustainable, and financially responsible Community Campus to serve the growing and changing needs of the community.
'Tween Book Club: On a Wing and a Tear Monday November 24 at 6:00pm Registration Required - Click Here to Register Online! In the downstairs Friends Community Room (through the lobby stairwell)
'Tween Book Club: On A Wing and A Tear (Ages 9-12)
Monday, November 24 @ 6pm
Mel Roberts and Ray Halfmoon have grown up as practically siblings. Behind the bungalow where they live, Great-Grandfather Bat has made himself a home. Bat is a living legend, who won the Great Ball Game for the Animals against the birds a long time ago. Now that a rematch is coming up, Bat wants to help, but his wing has a tear in it. Grampa Charlie offers to drive Mel, Ray and Bat to Georgia for the game, but will Bat heal in time? They experience adventure, danger, and a mystery along the way!
Minecraft Club Tuesday November 25 at 6:00pm Registration Required - Click Here to Register Online! In the Main Level Computer Area
Come do some mining and crafting! Whether you prefer creative mode, survival mode, or creative coding cheats, you're sure to have fun!
No experience needed, everyone is welcome.
Registration required, ages 8-13.
Baby Bounce & Bubbles Wednesday November 26 at 9:30am In the downstairs Friends Community Room (through the lobby stairwell)
Baby Bounce & Bubbles
Every other Wednesday October 8 - December 17
Short stories, nursery rhymes, songs and lap bounces designed specially for pre-walkers.
All Ages LEGO Day! - Program for All Ages / Everyone Wednesday November 26 at 1:00pm Registration Required - Click Here to Register Online! In the downstairs Archer Room (through the lobby stairwell)
LEGO fun for all ages! You'll find parts and pieces available to let your creative side go wild. Like a little structure? There will also be LEGO sets for teens and adults. Registration required.
Nutcracker Storytime with Madison Ballet Monday December 1 at 10:00am In the downstairs Friends Community Room (through the lobby stairwell)
Nutcracker Storytime with Madison Ballet (Ages 3-5)
Monday, December 1, 10am
In this very special storytime, children will be enchanted by the timeless story of The Nutcracker, learn about ballet and storytelling through movement, and enjoy a festive, family-friendly introduction to one of the world’s most beloved ballets.
Preschool Storytime Tuesday December 2 at 9:30am In the downstairs Friends Community Room (through the lobby stairwell)
Preschool Storytime (Ages 3-6)
Tuesdays 9:30am & 10:30am
Stories, songs, movement activities and more! This storytime will consist of longer books, movement songs, and early literacy skills.
Ages are only recommendations. Everyone is invited to attend whatever storytime works best for them.
Preschool Storytime Tuesday December 2 at 10:30am In the downstairs Friends Community Room (through the lobby stairwell)
Sensory Stations Wednesday December 3 at 9:30am In the Main Level Programming Room
Wednesdays, December 3 & 17, 9:30-10:30am
Tiny Tots Storytime Thursday December 4 at 9:30am In the downstairs Friends Community Room (through the lobby stairwell)
Tiny Tots Storytime (Ages 0-3)
Thursdays, 9:30 & 10:30am
Come for stories, songs, dancing, and more! This storytime will consist of shorter books, fun songs, playful rhymes, and early literacy skills.
Ages are recommendations only. Everyone is invited to attend whatever storytime works best for them.
Tiny Tots Storytime Thursday December 4 at 10:30am In the downstairs Friends Community Room (through the lobby stairwell)
CI Pediatric Therapy Playgroup Friday December 5 at 10:00am In the downstairs Archer Room (through the lobby stairwell)
CI Pediatric Therapy Playgroup
Friday, December 5, 10-11:00am
This drop-in playgroup is for caregivers and children (birth to three years old) to explore and practice social, developmental, and play skills in a fun environment with peers! CI staff will be present to facilitate play as well as to answer any questions regarding your child's development.
Homeschool Hangout: Legos - Program for All Ages / Everyone Friday December 5 at 1:30pm Sign-up Required - Click Here to Register Online! In the downstairs Friends Community Room (through the lobby stairwell)
Homeschool Hangout: Legos
Friday, December 5 @ 1:30pm
Join homeschool families for an afternoon of legos. There will be free Lego play as well as Lego kits for you to put together.
Registration Appreciated.
Asi Respiro: Bilingual Storytime & Breathing Stations with Local Author Samira Alvarez Gretzinger Saturday December 6 at 10:00am Registration Required - Click Here to Register Online! In the downstairs Friends Community Room (through the lobby stairwell)
Así Respiro: Bilingual Storytime & Breathing Stations with Local Author Samira Alvarez Gretzinger
Saturday, December 6 @ 10am (Ages 5-10)
Join local author and bilingual educator Samira Alvarez Gretzinger for a joyful and interactive bilingual storytime based on her book Así Respiro (This Is How I Breathe). Families will explore four creative breathing techniques through themed stations that blend mindfulness, art, and movement. Activities include a Wave Breath station with beach-themed crafts, a Heart Breath station with bracelet-making, a Butterfly Breath station with butterfly crafts, and a Star Breath station with scratch art. Children will also receive a special Así Respiro bookmark to take home. This program celebrates language, culture, and emotional well-being in a fun, family-friendly environment.
Registration required. Please register only the children in attendance.
'Tween Book Club Celebration Monday December 8 at 6:00pm Sign-up Required - Click Here to Register Online! In the downstairs Friends Community Room (through the lobby stairwell)
'Tween Book Club Celebration (Ages 9-12)
Monday, December 8 @ 6pm
Celebrate a great year of 'Tween Book Club! Enjoy fun games of BINGO, pizza, snacks and more!
Preschool Storytime Tuesday December 9 at 9:30am In the downstairs Friends Community Room (through the lobby stairwell)
Preschool Storytime Tuesday December 9 at 10:30am In the downstairs Friends Community Room (through the lobby stairwell)
Minecraft Club Tuesday December 9 at 6:00pm Registration Required - Click Here to Register Online! In the Main Level Computer Area
Baby Bounce & Bubbles Wednesday December 10 at 9:30am In the downstairs Friends Community Room (through the lobby stairwell)
Midweek Makerspace Wednesday December 10 at 3:30pm In the Main Level Programming Room
Midweek Makerspace (Grades 1-5)
Wednesday, December 10, 3:30-4:30pm
Today we will tie a cozy fleece character pillow to add to your stuffie collection!
Open to grades 1-5.
Tiny Tots Storytime Thursday December 11 at 9:30am In the downstairs Friends Community Room (through the lobby stairwell)
Tiny Tots Storytime Thursday December 11 at 10:30am In the downstairs Friends Community Room (through the lobby stairwell)
Keva @ the Library Friday December 12 at 10:00am Registration Required - Click Here to Register Online! In the downstairs Archer Room (through the lobby stairwell)
Keva @ The Library (Ages 18mo - 4yrs)
Friday, December 12, 10-11:00am
Keva Sports Center will join us at the library to present Sports and Storytime! Experience a number of fun sports and activities including parachute time! The program will end with a short story, coloring sheets, and stamps.
Registration required. Please only register the NUMBER OF CHILDREN attending (not including grownups!).
Winter Reading Program Begins - Program for All Ages / Everyone Saturday December 13 at 12:00am
Winter Reading Program! (All Ages)
Saturday, December 13 - Saturday, February 21
Readers of all ages (adults, that means you too!) are invited to pick up your reading log starting December 13. Fill in all 5 Olympic Rings for a BINGO!
Return the log to the library starting January 20 for a prize coupon AND an entry into the GRAND PRIZE drawing!
Cozy Winter Fest - Program for All Ages / Everyone Saturday December 13 at 2:00pm Sign-up Required - Click Here to Register Online! In the downstairs Archer Room (through the lobby stairwell)
Celebrate the cozy season at the Cozy Winter Fest! Build a blanket fort, make some winter crafts, enjoy some snacks and more!
Registration appreciated. If you need accommodations to attend this event, please contact info@midlibrary.org or 608-827-7403.
Preschool Storytime Tuesday December 16 at 9:30am In the downstairs Friends Community Room (through the lobby stairwell)
Preschool Storytime Tuesday December 16 at 10:30am In the downstairs Friends Community Room (through the lobby stairwell)
Sensory Stations Wednesday December 17 at 9:30am In the Main Level Programming Room
Tiny Tots Storytime Thursday December 18 at 9:30am In the downstairs Friends Community Room (through the lobby stairwell)
Tiny Tots Storytime Thursday December 18 at 10:30am In the downstairs Friends Community Room (through the lobby stairwell)
Chess Club Thursday December 18 at 5:30pm Registration Required - Click Here to Register Online! In the downstairs Friends Community Room (through the lobby stairwell)
Chess Club (Ages 7 & up)
Thursday, December 18@ 5:30pm
Whether you're a seasoned player, or just learning the basics, Chess Club offers a relaxed environment for you to sharpen your skills. Each session will begin with a chess lesson from a coach from Growth Chess and end with time for you to try out what you've learned.
Registration required.
Sustainable U - Achieving Friendly Landscaping - Program for All Ages / Everyone Thursday December 18 at 6:00pm In the downstairs Archer Room (through the lobby stairwell)
Monday Movie Matinee: Home Alone - Program for All Ages / Everyone Monday December 22 at 1:00pm Sign-up Required - Click Here to Register Online! In the downstairs Archer Room (through the lobby stairwell)
Monday Movie Matinee: Home Alone (All Ages)
Monday, December 22, 1pm
A mischievous 8-year-old who's picked on by his older siblings and ignored by his parents would really rather be left alone - and that's exactly what happens when he gets accidentally left behind in a frenzied rush to the airport for a family vacation in Paris over the holiday season. After learning to fend for himself, the boy has to protect his house against two bumbling burglars who are planning to rob it.
Rated PG. Runtime 102 minutes.
Pokemon Trading Day Monday December 29 at 2:00pm Registration Required - Click Here to Register Online! In the downstairs Archer Room (through the lobby stairwell)
Pokémon Trading Day (ages 7-13)
Monday, December 29, 2pm
Bring your Pokémon cards and meet up with other fans! We will provide snacks and a place to trade - you get to geek out with other Pokémon fans in our community.
While we will not be running card games at this event, if you would like to play with other participants, please provide your own decks and play mats. Ages 7-13, registration required.
Minecraft Club: Afternoon Edition! Tuesday December 30 at 2:00pm Registration Required - Click Here to Register Online! In the Main Level Computer Area
Preschool Storytime Tuesday January 6 at 9:30am In the downstairs Friends Community Room (through the lobby stairwell)
Preschool Storytime Tuesday January 6 at 10:30am In the downstairs Friends Community Room (through the lobby stairwell)
Tiny Tots Storytime Thursday January 8 at 9:30am In the downstairs Friends Community Room (through the lobby stairwell)
Tiny Tots Storytime Thursday January 8 at 10:30am In the downstairs Friends Community Room (through the lobby stairwell)
'Tweens Try It: Cookies and Codebreaking Monday January 12 at 4:30pm Sign-up Required - Click Here to Register Online! In the downstairs Friends Community Room (through the lobby stairwell)
'Tweens Try It: Cookies and Codebreaking
Monday, January 12 @ 4:30pm
Try something new! This month we'll be breaking a variety of secret codes while snacking on cookies!
Preschool Storytime Tuesday January 13 at 9:30am In the downstairs Friends Community Room (through the lobby stairwell)
Preschool Storytime Tuesday January 13 at 10:30am In the downstairs Friends Community Room (through the lobby stairwell)
Tiny Tots Storytime Thursday January 15 at 9:30am In the downstairs Friends Community Room (through the lobby stairwell)
Tiny Tots Storytime Thursday January 15 at 10:30am In the downstairs Friends Community Room (through the lobby stairwell)
Preschool Storytime Tuesday January 20 at 9:30am In the downstairs Friends Community Room (through the lobby stairwell)
Preschool Storytime Tuesday January 20 at 10:30am In the downstairs Friends Community Room (through the lobby stairwell)
Tiny Tots Storytime Thursday January 22 at 9:30am In the downstairs Friends Community Room (through the lobby stairwell)
Tiny Tots Storytime Thursday January 22 at 10:30am In the downstairs Friends Community Room (through the lobby stairwell)
'Tween Book Club: Al Capone Does My Shirts Monday January 26 at 6:00pm Registration Required - Click Here to Register Online! In the downstairs Friends Community Room (through the lobby stairwell)
'Tween Book Club: Al Capone does my Shirts (Ages 9-12)
Monday, January 26 @ 6pm
It's 1935 and 12 year old Moose moves with his family to Alcatraz Island where his dad works at Alcatraz prison.
“The convicts we have are the kind other prisons don't want. I never knew prisons could be picky, but I guess they can. You get to Alcatraz by being the worst of the worst. Unless you're me. I came here because my mother said I had to.”
Registration Required. Free book for first 20 kids registered.
Preschool Storytime Tuesday January 27 at 9:30am In the downstairs Friends Community Room (through the lobby stairwell)
Preschool Storytime Tuesday January 27 at 10:30am In the downstairs Friends Community Room (through the lobby stairwell)
Tiny Tots Storytime Thursday January 29 at 9:30am In the downstairs Friends Community Room (through the lobby stairwell)
Tiny Tots Storytime Thursday January 29 at 10:30am In the downstairs Friends Community Room (through the lobby stairwell)