News from Monona Public Library — September 30, 2021
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WHAT'S HAPPENING AT MONONA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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ADULTS
CREATIVE QUARANTINE: Click for Details
With instructions from Creativebug.com, we’ll bring the night sky into our homes with hand-embroidered zodiac constellations.
Estate Planning Basics: Wills & Trusts Click for Details
In this Zoom series, you’ll learn the basics, benefits, and tax implications of putting your financial ducks in a row now. Register today! 
  1. Oct 25 Wills and Trusts: A primer on how and why people utilize them for estate planning (ever wonder what happens to pets when someone passes away without making arrangements for their care?).
  2. Nov 22 Probate and Intestacy: What happens when someone dies without a will? Who inherits? Plus answers to frequently asked questions about Probate Court.
Friday Morning Book Group
The Friday Morning Book Group is online! The program focuses on thought-provoking and enjoyable reads in a variety of genres, including both fiction and non-fiction. This is a casual, drop-in group, so please join us when you can! This book discussion will take place on Zoom. Regular print, large print, and book on CD copies will be available at the library one month before the book discussion.

Every Third Friday, 10-11:30 am
TWEENS & TEENS
Gaming Hangout every Wednesday @ 4:00pm starting Sept. 29!
Every Wednesday we will play Jackbox games, Among Us, Skribble.io, Minecraft, and other free-to-play games that are available on multiple devices! Discord (free voice chat service) is required to participate. If you're interested in joining, email Tiffany for a link to the Discord server: tiffany@mononalibrary.org.
CHILDREN & FAMILIES
Thursday, Oct. 7, 14 and 21
@ 10:30am

Enjoy storytimes with Angelika as she reads books, sings songs, and shares early literacy tips. Ages 2-5 but younger and older siblings/friends are always welcome.

Ask for a craft bag, first come, first served, during Curbside Hours. Free! No checkout needed. Craft Bags also available in the library during our open to the public browsing hours!

Don't forget to send a picture of your craft to youth@mononalibrary.org. We can't wait to see what you create!
EVENTS
Adults, Children, Tweens, Teens, and Families! Our service model has shifted to provide virtual programming for all ages. Here are ways to connect with us online:

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