Registration required unless otherwise noted.
Winter Wonderland!
Saturday, February 2
Join the Madison Public Library for our annual Winter Wonderland! This fun tradition celebrates all that winter has to offer and we truly embrace that by holding Winter Wonderland outside in the library courtyard. The fun starts at 1pm with crafts, science experiments, ice painting and much more. We will also have a live ice carving by Jimmy of Artistic Creations. Then at 2 pm, Mad Science will entertain the older kids with a winter-themed show in the Chase Room while the younger kids will have a visit from Miss Margie the Penguin! Younger kids will make penguin tails, listen to penguin stories and finish up with a penguin parade. For all ages. Don’t miss it!
Storybox Tales (ages 4-6)
Monday, Feb. 4, 4:00 pm
Educator Allison Caplan brings to life the magic of storytelling right in your location! The Storybox Tales program combines favorite tales with puppets, props, and interactive songs to engage and enthrall young children – and foster their love of reading. Visit StoryboxTales.com for more information. Sponsored by Ralph Errington Charitable Foundation.
Tea and Chocolate Tasting
Mon, February 11, 7 pm
Back by popular demand is tea expert, Marjorie Wang! Just in time for Valentine’s Day, we have a tea and chocolate tasting! The guided tasting pairs three Chinese teas from historical terroirs with chocolate from Zotter, arguably one of the finest chocolate makers in the world. Participants will be introduced to the Gangfu style of brewing tea, learn how to savor the tea in traditional three-sip cups, and observe the unique flavors that arise from the pairings. You won’t want to miss this!
President Who? Tuesday, February 12, 7 pm
Standard programs for Presidents Day most likely include George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. BUT there are 45 presidents – or is it 44? Now it’s time to remember the little-known Presidents of the United States. If anything, at least they fill in the holes of American history, and you will be able to determine why the headline question exists, and who inspired it. Included in this program are The Hole in the Donut; Benjamin Harrison; His Accidency, John Tyler; Franklin Pierce,(who didn’t even know he’d been nominated for President until he was told); Chester A. Arthur, a man with zero qualifications, who was nominated for Vice-President solely as a political expediency; and, of course, the ever popular Millard Fillmore. (Or is it Filmore?) Join us for more fun presidential facts!
Scarf Workshop (Ages 13+)
Friday, February 15, 3 pm
Join renowned artist, Lisa Brown, at a Scarf Workshop. Create a beautiful silk scarf with unusual methods of stamping, tying, folding, and finally adding vibrant colors. These are unique in every way. Not only that, you can wear them home!
Mark Di Ionno Author Talk
Tuesday, February 19, 7 pm
Come see Pulitzer finalist Mark Di Ionno as he discusses his new book, Gods of Wood and Stone. Mark Di Ionno is the author of the award-winning The Last Newspaperman, a Star-Ledger columnist, Pulitzer finalist, four-time winner of the New Jersey Press Association Award for column writing, and the author of four award-winning books.
Paintings of the Dutch Golden Age: A Virtual Tour
Tuesday, Feb. 26, 7:00 pm
Get to know the part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art devoted to the pictures of Frans Hals, Jan Vermeer, and Rembrandt van Rijn. Along the way, learn about the Dutch Republic in its 17th-century heyday, including its tulip mania and the Flying Dutchman! Presented by art historian Michael Norris.
Mini-Mozart (ages 0-5 years)
Thursday, Feb. 28, 10:30 am
Children love to listen to music! Relax, listen, and play along with pianist Helen Raymaker as she performs a mix of classical music, rag-time and traditional tunes. Some studies have linked listening to classical music to brain development in children. Harvard, here we come! Drop-in program – no registration required. Sponsored by Ralph Errington Charitable Foundation.
