Bock Community Garden's Summer Learning Series - Powerful Pollinators!
Sunday August 18 at 6:00pm     
Stop by the Bock Community Garden on Sunday, August 18 any time between 6-7pm for their Summer Learning Series! These classes are FREE and open to the public. Classes are recommended for young gardeners, ages 4-12. Learn why pollinators are crucial to growing healthy gardens, learn the basic anatomy of a flower, how a plant is pollinated, and what occurs after pollination. Special guest, Jacki Whisenent will help us identify some pollinators inside the Bock Children’s Garden. Learn what you can do in your own yard or community to encourage healthy, happy pollinators! The Middleton Public Library will bring a variety of books on gardening, pollinators, flowers, vegetables, etc., so don't forget to bring your library card! The Bock Community Garden is located at 5606 Highland Way in Middleton. PLEASE NOTE: The Bock Community Garden is accessible for wheelchairs and strollers, however trails within garden are unpaved. Bike rack available at one of the garden entrances. Dogs are not permitted. Parental supervision is required at all times. No bathroom facilities on site. Street parking only. Event will be cancelled in case of inclement weather.

Greenway Station Playdate Series at the Farmers' Market
Thursday August 22 at 9:00am     
Bring your little sprouts to the Greenway Station Playdate Series at the Greenway Station Farmers’ Market on Thursday, August 22 between 9-10:30am for this free, family-friendly event! There will be a variety of fun and free activities for families to enjoy brought to you by Greenway Station, Madison Moms Blog, and the Middleton Public Library! The theme for August is “Out of this World Playdate" and the Madison Moms Blog has a great selection of activities lined up such as Outerspace Story with Engineering for Kids, Rocket Launch with Engineering for Kids, and a Reach for the Stars Craft. The Middleton Public Library will also have books for checkout and a variety of outdoor toys to play with. For complete details about this free, family-friendly event series, visit the library’s outreach page at www.midlibrary.org/Outreach or Greenway Station’s website at www.greenwayshopping.com. Greenway Station is located at 1650 Deming Way in Middleton. Plenty of free parking available! PLEASE NOTE: For inclement weather, this event will be held inside a vacant store space at Greenway Station. Signs will be posted at Greenway Station Farmers' Market.

Middle School Night at the Walter R. Bauman Aquatic Center
Thursday August 22 at 6:00pm     
Visit the Middleton Public Library at the Walter R. Bauman Aquatic Center for Middle School Night at the Pool. Students in 5-8th grade have full use of the pool at this annual event hosted by the Middleton Recreation Department. The library will bring lots of free books to choose from (and keep!). When you're not splashing around in the pool, enjoy some yummmy food specials, fun contests, plus many more activities! This annual event is hosted by the Middleton Recreation Department and benefits the Middleton Youth Center. PLEASE NOTE: this event requires a $3 per person admission fee. This event is ONLY for 5-8th graders and the pool will be closed to all others. Visit http://www.ci.middleton.wi.us/170/Aquatic-Center for more information about event location, admission fees, and event times.

Good Neighbor Fest - Program for All Ages / Everyone
Saturday August 24 at 9:00am     
Visit the Middleton Public Library at the Good Neighbor Fest on Saturday, August 24! There will be free books for babies to adults and outdoor toys to enjoy! Learn more about the Next Chapter! Get a library card! The library will be located by the basketball court under the smaller pavilion at Fireman's Park. See you there, neighbors! The Good Neighbor Fest is located at Fireman's Park, 7400 Lee Street, adjacent to Middleton High School.

Greenway Station Playdate Series at the Farmers' Market
Thursday September 19 at 9:00am     
Bring your little sprouts to the Greenway Station Playdate Series at the Greenway Station Farmers’ Market on Thursday, September 19 between 9-10:30am for this free, family-friendly event! There will be a variety of fun and free activities for families to enjoy brought to you by Greenway Station, Madison Moms Blog, and the Middleton Public Library! The theme for September is “Back to School” and the Madison Moms Blog has a great selection of activities lined up such as a Book Worm Story Time and a School Craft. The Middleton Public Library will also have books for checkout and a variety of outdoor toys to play with. For complete details about this free, family-friendly event series, visit the library’s outreach page at www.midlibrary.org/Outreach or Greenway Station’s website at www.greenwayshopping.com. Greenway Station is located at 1650 Deming Way in Middleton. Plenty of free parking available! PLEASE NOTE: For inclement weather, this event will be held inside a vacant store space at Greenway Station. Signs will be posted at Greenway Station Farmers' Market.

Greenway Station Playdate Series at the Farmers' Market
Thursday October 3 at 9:00am     
Bring your little sprouts to the Greenway Station Playdate Series at the Greenway Station Farmers’ Market on Thursday, October 3 between 9-10:30am for the final free, family-friendly event in this Playdate Series! There will be a variety of fun and free activities for families to enjoy brought to you by Greenway Station, Madison Moms Blog, and the Middleton Public Library! The theme for October is “Princesses + Pirates” - wear a costume if you like! There will be a fun storytime at 9:30am with Miss Lori (no in-library Storytimes today) followed by a Pumpkin Crown craft activity. The Madison Moms Blog has also invited a Princess and Pirate to visit! The Middleton Public Library will also have books for checkout and a variety of outdoor toys to play with. For complete details about this free, family-friendly event series, visit the library’s outreach page at www.midlibrary.org/Outreach or Greenway Station’s website at www.greenwayshopping.com. Greenway Station is located at 1650 Deming Way in Middleton. Plenty of free parking available! PLEASE NOTE: For inclement weather, this event will be held inside a vacant store space at Greenway Station. Signs will be posted at Greenway Station Farmers' Market that morning with more info.