Happy 4th of July!


Madison Library Newsletter

July 2025

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Summer Reading programs!

 

Stop by the library to sign up for our exciting Summer Reading Program—open to all ages! From thrilling adventures on the page to hands-on activities and special events, there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss out—check out the schedule below and mark your calendars!


Name Art: Wed., July 2 at 2 - 6 pm. Spell out your name using painter’s tape on paper, paint over the entire surface, and then peel off the tape to reveal a bold name design with a cool contrast effect.


Bug Jar Glitter Globe: Wed., July 9 at 2 - 6 pm. Make your bug jar craft globe from your very own kit. Easy for all ages.


Rock Painting: Wed., July 16 at 2 - 6 pm. Painting, decorating and letting your imagination shine –perfect for all ages and skill levels.


Nature Fairy House: Wed., July 23 at 2 - 6 pm. Let your imagination bloom as we create simple fairy houses using natural materials like sticks, leaves, and stones. A whimsical outdoor craft for all ages!


Bead Craft: Wed., July 30 at 2 - 6 pmGet creative with colorful beads in this easy and fun craft session! Make your own bracelets, snakes, or keychains—perfect for kids of all ages to express their style and imagination.


*REMINDER: Bookmark Contest forms due July 5!

SAVE THE DATE:

Meet local heroes and check out trucks from the Police Department, Fire Department, and Public Works. Climb aboard, honk the horns, and learn what it takes to keep our community safe and running smoothly.

Don't miss this hands-on experience!

TINY ART SHOW!


Calling artists of all ages!

Display your artistic talents in our Tiny Art Show! Register to receive a mini art kit and create your masterpiece on the 3”x3” canvas. When completed, return it to Madison Library by Thursday, July 31st to be part of the art show that runs from Old Home Week through the end of August. This project was made possible by the Friends of Madison Library.

Museum and Recreation Passes

available to patrons of all five NNHLC libraries:



C - Conway Public Library

CM - Cook Memorial Library, Tamworth

J - Jackson Public Library

M - Madison Library

O - Ossipee Public Library


Contact the holding library to reserve and request any of these passes:


Bedrock Gardens (Lee, NH) - C

Castle in the Clouds (Moultonborough, NH) - O

Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine (Portland, ME) - C

Historic New England (38 sites throughout New England) - CM

Jackson XC Ski Touring (Jackson, NH) - C & J

Mount Washington Observatory, Cog Railway & Auto Road (Gorham, NH) - C & J

New Hampshire Historical Society (Concord, NH) - CM

New Hampshire State Parks (throughout NH) - C

Portland Museum of Art (Portland, ME) - C, M

Squam Lakes Natural Science Center (Holderness, NH) - C, CM, M, O

White Mountain Museum & Gallery (North Conway, NH) - J

Wright Museum of World War II (Wolfeboro, NH) - CM & O

Build a Fairy House!

Thursday, July 24 at 6pm

Craft a cozy cottage fit for a fairy friend! We'll provide a variety of whimsical materials to get you started, but you're welcome to bring your own nature-found treasures—think acorns, moss, bark, stones, and pine cones. Or maybe you have buttons or other small items a fairy would like. We suggest bringing your own glue gun and craft scissors. Come craft a magical home for the woodland fairies.

Limited space, please call to register (603)367-8545.


This project was made possible by the Friends of Madison Library.

 

The Conway Public Library offers access to both The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times through their website using your

Madison Library card.


Go to Conway Public Library’s website, click on the Online Library drop down menu and select the newspaper of your choice and

follow the instructions.


Thank you Conway Public Library!

Join us for popcorn, dinner and a movie (for grown ups!!). Please bring an item to share (dinner or dessert), but not mandatory to attend.

Madison Book Group


Join your friends and neighbors Tuesday, July 22 at 7 pm to discuss The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters. Come in and grab a book today! We will meet both Zoom and in person.


Click HERE to see the list of books chosen for 2025!


Near or far, all are welcome!

Help Shape Our Town’s Future

Your voice matters!

Share your ideas and vision for our community by completing the Vision Questionnaire. Click here to participate.



Prefer a paper copy? Stop by the library—we have printed forms available, and you can also fill out the questionnaire using our public computers.

New Books coming in July!


New adult books:

The Red Queen by Martha Grimes

The Woman in Suite 11 by Ruth Ware

The White Crow by Michael Robotham

Wayward Girls by Susan Wiggs

Rage by Linda Castillo

Mrs. Plansky Goes Rogue by Spencer Quinn

An Inside Job by Daniel Silva

The Frozen People by Elly Griffiths

Coded Justice by Stacey Abrams


 

        Send me an email and I'll put your favorites on hold for you!