News from Monona Public Library — March 3, 2023
Monona Public Library
Monona WI | mononalibrary.org | 608-222-6127
WHAT'S HAPPENING AT MONONA PUBLIC LIBRARY
Monona- you came on down for Loud in the Library! 
We were thrilled to have our first live event since 2020 in the Library. Despite blizzardy conditions, more than 150 of you showed up, played games, danced to the fabulous tunes of Monona's own band, Slow Burn and celebrated one of the best things about Monona- The Library. A huge thank you goes out to the incredible team of 10 who plan and organize this event, the additional 20+ folks who stepped up to volunteer, our sponsors who come through year after year, the support and hard work of the Friends of the Monona Library, and the library staff who is always so supportive of this event. 
We raised about $13,000 for the library, and have already put some of it to good use, supporting the remodel of the teen room led by a local Girl Scout Troop. And there are some other great things in the works for the money raised including a possible remodel of the study rooms and continued work on the lower level to try to make our entrance even more welcoming and warm.

Join us next year for Loud in the Library- Last Saturday in January every year!
We appreciate the community support!
Take the New Monona Bus Transit Survey
If you live, work, or own a business in Monona, please take the Monona Transit Bus Survey. Everyone’s input is needed!
ADULTS
First Saturday of Each Month

Tech Tutoring with Dan is back!! Got a gadget that has you down? Have a tech challenge you need help with? Sign up for a 30-minute session with Dan, the amazing tech guru! This program is offered on the first Saturday of each month. If unable to attend a scheduled session, call 24 hours in advance to cancel or reschedule.

This session does NOT replace professional technical support. Dan is unable to assist with complex topics such as hacked systems, publishing e-books, etc.. Dan may offer advice on these types of topics but will not be able to directly assist.

If there are no sessions available and you would like to be added to the waitlist please email jenna@mononalibrary.org or call 608-222-6127.
SPRING BREAK FUN
TWEENS & TEENS
CHILDREN & FAMILIES
3rd Wednesday of the month
3:00 - 5:00pm
ages 5-12

Join us in the children and teen area for a new LEGO challenge each month. After each program, the theme as well as each Lego creation will be featured on display!
Big News! Our 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Program has been added to Beanstack, our reading challenge platform! Head to mononalibrary.beanstack.org to sign up. Log each time you read a book to earn awesome badges and prizes. Contact youth@mononalibrary.org with questions on how to get started or transfer existing information from the paper log to this new easy-to-use format. Happy reading!
Short on time to place holds or browse the shelves? Have our Youth Services Team do it for you! We are here to help families who are limited on time or don't feel comfortable coming into the library due to COVID. By filling out our Book Bundle Form, you can highlight age groups, reading level, and interests of the children we are bundling for.
We can't wait to make some awesomely curated picks for you and your family!
EVENTS
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