If you’re bored this summer, look no further than the local library! This week on PNM, we spoke with Liz Boyd, marketing specialist at the Madison Public Library. There are so many interesting events coming up for a wide range of age groups. More information is available in the links below.

 

GENERAL RESOURCES

Dream Bus: dreambus.org

Request an addition to the collection: https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/node/add/rfp

Suggest a Website/Service: https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/resources/eresources/suggest

Library Programming Application: https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/events/library-programming-application

Kanopy (MPL’s new video streaming service): madpl.org/kanopy

Early Childhood STEM Kits: https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/kids/educators/stem-kits

A Wild Rumpus + AnjiPlay: madpl.org/anjiplay

New Community Events Page (Includes Parks Alive description): madpl.org/communityevents

 

STEM PROGRAMS FOR SUMMER

Can find all events on our public calendar: madpl.org/calendar

Teen & Tween Minecraft Club at Lakeview Library

Mondays, 4-5:30PM, weekly throughout summer and continue in the fall

STEM in the PM at Sequoya Library

Fridays, 1-3PM (Weekly June 17-August 19)

Science Club at Pinney Library

July 7, 1-3PM on the Pinney Patio (recurring weekly on Thursdays)

Get creative and messy with hands-on activities designed to explore different scientific concepts. Activities include making invisible ink, cooking s’mores using a homemade solar oven, sprouting lima beans in bags and more!

Maker Mondays at Goodman South Madison Library

Started June 26, 11AM-1PM (recurring weekly)

 

Lego Clubs:

Lego Free Build at Sequoya Library

Monday, July 11, 2-3:30PM

Summer Lego Club at Pinney Library

Wednesday, July 13, 3:30-4:30PM

LEGO Club is back this summer! Join us for open-ended LEGO play on 2nd Wednesdays (August 10), for ages 5 to 12. Leave your own LEGOs at home – we’ve got plenty to share!

Lego Club at Central Library

Saturday, July 16, 1:30-3PM

August 20, 1:30-3PM

 

 

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