Olympic Extravaganza: All Ages Drop-In Crafts - Program for All Ages / Everyone

Stop by the library for some Olympics themed crafts! Make a paper laurel wreath and an Olympic bookmark to take home! Be sure to check out the other Olympics themed events happening throughout the day! Other events require registration. If you need accommodati......More

Stop by the library for some Olympics themed crafts! Make a paper laurel wreath and an Olympic bookmark to take home! Be sure to check out the other Olympics themed events happening throughout the day! Other events require registration. If you need accommodations to attend this event, please contact [email protected] or 608 827 7403. https://www.midlibrary.org/EventDetail?ID=25296

Middleton Public Library

'Tween Minute to Win It Olympic Challenges

Do you have what it takes to compete in the Library Olympic Minute To Win It Challenges? Come show off your skills! Medals will be awarded in events such as the Snowball Toss, the Bobsled, and Speed Skating! (No actual snowballs, bobsleds, or skates will be involved.) ......More

Do you have what it takes to compete in the Library Olympic Minute To Win It Challenges? Come show off your skills! Medals will be awarded in events such as the Snowball Toss, the Bobsled, and Speed Skating! (No actual snowballs, bobsleds, or skates will be involved.) Ages 9 12, registration required. https://www.midlibrary.org/EventDetail?ID=25435

Middleton Public Library - Archer Room

Family Bingo: Olympics Edition - Program for All Ages / Everyone

Bingo cards will be filled with Olympic events instead of numbers. We will play 5 rounds with prizes awarded for each round. https://www.midlibrary.org/EventDetail?ID=25436

Middleton Public Library - Archer Room

Movie Screening--Cool Runnings - Program for All Ages / Everyone

Fact based tale about the course traveled by Jamaica s bobsled team en route to the 1988 Olympics. Rated PG, Runtime 98 min. https://www.midlibrary.org/EventDetail?ID=25531

Middleton Public Library - Archer Room

Young Creative Writers Workshop

Join us for this 4 week writing workshop. You ll have the chance to practice your writing skills, workshop with other tween and teen writers, and gain confidence in your writing ability. Each session will focus on a different aspect of a story, followed by time to writ......More

Join us for this 4 week writing workshop. You ll have the chance to practice your writing skills, workshop with other tween and teen writers, and gain confidence in your writing ability. Each session will focus on a different aspect of a story, followed by time to write. All experience levels welcome! Ages 10 15, registration required. https://www.midlibrary.org/EventDetail?ID=25611

Middleton Public Library - Friends Community Room

'Tweens Try It: Escape Room

Tweens Try It: Escape Room (Ages 9 12) Monday, February 16 @ 4:30pm Try something new! This month we ll be escaping from a winter storm in a mystery cabin! Can you escape before the hour is up? Registration Required. https://www.midlibrary.org/EventDetai......More

Tweens Try It: Escape Room (Ages 9 12) Monday, February 16 @ 4:30pm Try something new! This month we ll be escaping from a winter storm in a mystery cabin! Can you escape before the hour is up? Registration Required. https://www.midlibrary.org/EventDetail?ID=25599

Middleton Public Library - Archer Room

Minecraft Club

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. https://www.midlibrary.org/EventDetail?ID=2522......More

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. https://www.midlibrary.org/EventDetail?ID=25228

Middleton Public Library - Computer Lab

Chess Club

Chess Club (Ages 7 & up) Thursday February 19 @ 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......More

Chess Club (Ages 7 & up) Thursday February 19 @ 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. https://www.midlibrary.org/EventDetail?ID=25615

Middleton Public Library - Friends Community Room

'Tween Book Club: Barely Floating

Tween Book Club: Barely Floating (Ages 9 12) Monday, February 23 @ 6pm Nat fell in love with synchronized swimming after seeing a synchronized routine by the LA Mermaids. Now, it s all she wants to do. But, her parents don t think that synchronized swimming send......More

Tween Book Club: Barely Floating (Ages 9 12) Monday, February 23 @ 6pm Nat fell in love with synchronized swimming after seeing a synchronized routine by the LA Mermaids. Now, it s all she wants to do. But, her parents don t think that synchronized swimming sends the right message, believing it focuses too much on looks and being thin. But, Nat is determined to prove she has what it takes, no matter what her body looks like. Registration required. Free book to first 20 registrants. https://www.midlibrary.org/EventDetail?ID=25595

Middleton Public Library - Friends Community Room

Paradox Robotics - Program for All Ages / Everyone

Paradox Robotics (All Ages) Saturday, February 28 @ 10:30am First Tech Challenge (FTC) team Paradox, made up of kids from the Middleton area, will present about STEM, robotics, and ways for the youth to be involved in robotics. Team Paradox will also host an int......More

Paradox Robotics (All Ages) Saturday, February 28 @ 10:30am First Tech Challenge (FTC) team Paradox, made up of kids from the Middleton area, will present about STEM, robotics, and ways for the youth to be involved in robotics. Team Paradox will also host an interactive demonstration with their competition robot and discuss their nonprofit initiative WiscoSTEM. The team is a part of a worldwide robotics competition and consists of members who have competed with different teams at the local, regional, and state level and are all extremely passionate about robotics. Registration Required. https://www.midlibrary.org/EventDetail?ID=25660

Middleton Public Library - Archer Room

Artist Meghan Rosing Drop-In DIY Table - Program for All Ages / Everyone

Join artist Meghan Rosing on the main level of the library for a drop in Scrapwork event utilizing paper and fabric scraps to create colorful art. This all ages activity offers the opportunity to use templates or to design your own creations. No registration is nece......More

Join artist Meghan Rosing on the main level of the library for a drop in Scrapwork event utilizing paper and fabric scraps to create colorful art. This all ages activity offers the opportunity to use templates or to design your own creations. No registration is necessary. Meghan Rosing is the current artist exhibiting in the library s Christensen Family Art Gallery. To learn more, please visit www.midlibrary.org/art https://www.midlibrary.org/EventDetail?ID=25534

Middleton Public Library - Upper Level

Young Creative Writers Workshop

Join us for the final meeting for the young writer s workshop! You ll have the chance to practice your writing skills, workshop with other tween and teen writers, and gain confidence in your writing ability. This session will include time to continue writing, or to sha......More

Join us for the final meeting for the young writer s workshop! You ll have the chance to practice your writing skills, workshop with other tween and teen writers, and gain confidence in your writing ability. This session will include time to continue writing, or to share your current writing project! All experience levels welcome! Ages 10 15, registration required. https://www.midlibrary.org/EventDetail?ID=25612

Middleton Public Library - Friends Community Room

Write the Story Only You Can Tell - Program for All Ages / Everyone

Write the Story Only You Can Tell with Award Winning Author Kelly Starling Lyons Thursday March 6 @ 6:00pm In each of us there are stories waiting to be told. In this session Kelly shares her journey to publication and how her life informs the stories she create......More

Write the Story Only You Can Tell with Award Winning Author Kelly Starling Lyons Thursday March 6 @ 6:00pm In each of us there are stories waiting to be told. In this session Kelly shares her journey to publication and how her life informs the stories she creates. The audience will receive tips on mining their lives for ideas using their senses to fill stories with meaningful detail and showing instead of telling. Readings and a Q& A are part of this inspiring program. Kelly Starling Lyons is a founding member of The Brown Bookshelf a teaching artist and an award winning author of more than 30 books for young readers. Among her acclaimed picture books are Caldecott Honor winner Going Down Home with Daddy Christopher Award winner Tiara s Hat Parade Anna Dewdney Read Together Award winner My Hands Tell a Story and Bank Street Best Books selection Sing a Song: How Lift Every Voice & Sing Inspired Generations. Kelly is also the author of three popular series for young people chapter books starring her characters Jada Jones and Miles Lewis and the Ty s Travels early readers which won a Geisel Honor for Zip Zoom. She regularly presents to schools libraries festivals and conferences around the country. Learn more at www.kellystarlinglyons.com. Registration Appreciated. https://www.midlibrary.org/EventDetail?ID=25675

Middleton Public Library - Archer Room