Storytime alternates with

Play & Learn on

Wednesdays @ 9:30 am

Storytime and Play & Learn are returning to the library! This fall, Storytime will be alternating Wednesdays with Play & Learn. Every Wednesday at 9:30 am, little ones and their caregivers will have an hour of fun at the library!

Storytime is family-focused, and recommended for ages 3-5, but the whole family and children of all ages are welcome. Led by Miss Brittany. Held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month.

Play & Learn is recommended for toddlers and up with more of a focus on learning through play. Led by Miss Morgan, brought to you by Children's Hospital of Wisconsin. Held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month.

Both events are great places to make new friends and learn early literacy skills. Join in the fun with stories, songs, music, movement, and crafts that encourage development of early literacy and social skills in young children.

October 5 - Storytime

October 12 - Play & Learn

October 19 - Storytime

October 26 - Play & Learn

If you have any questions, please call the library at (920) 398-3434.

Thor: Love and Thunder

Monday, October 3 @ 4:00 pm

Children younger than 13 need an accompanying adult or a signed parental permission form.

Rated PG-13. Length 2 hours.

In this newest Marvel installment, Thor's quest for inner peace is interrupted by Gorr the God Butcher, who has a single-minded goal to put an end to all the gods. Thor enlists the help of Valkyrie, Korg and his ex-girlfriend Jane Foster. Starring Chris Hemsworth, Christian Bale, Tessa Thompson, Taika Waititi, and Natalie Portman. 

Can't make it to the movie? Click here to place a hold on a copy to watch at home, or call us at (920) 398-3434. 

Take & Make Craft Kits: 

"Stacked Pumpkins"

available starting

Thursday, October 6

Take & Make Craft Kits to make "Stacked Pumpkins" will be available starting Thursday, October 6.  these are cute and easy to make with friends and family!

To make sure have enough supplies for everyone, please sign up by Tuesday, October 4. Each kit is only $10 to cover the cost of supplies. Reserve one by calling us at (920) 398-3434. 

We'll have more Take & Make Craft Kits in October! Stay tuned on our Facebook page and on our website for the next kit designs! 

Make & Take Showdown

Thursday, Oct. 6 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm

Show up & show off for the 1st ever Markesan Public Library “Make & Take Showdown!” on Thursday, October 6! Arrive anytime after 5:00 pm, and choose whatever craft supplies you want. We will have tables full of craft supplies from wood boards to colorful paper to vinyl words of inspiration to paint to feathers to frames to on and on! We have lots of extra supplies from previous crafts for participants to choose from. Let loose with the glue guns and create your masterpiece!

Around 6:45 pm, crafters will be asked to drop everything and the voting will begin. Each participant will be allowed to vote on the creations of their peers and small awards/prizes will be given to the fan favorites!

We will also have fantastic conversation and light refreshments. This one is geared towards adults and teens but older children are welcome to come with a helping family member. Sign up in advance is appreciated, but not required. To sign up , you can call us at (920) 398-3434. 

Can’t make the showdown but love to craft? Then watch our website and Facebook page for release dates of upcoming craft packets to reserve and enjoy at your convenience.

Book Club:

"The Language of Flowers"

by Vanessa Diffenbaugh

Wednesday, Oct. 26 @ 6:00 pm

On Wednesday, October 26 @ 6:00 pm, the Markesan Book Club will meet for a lively discussion on "The Language of Flowers" by Vanessa Diffenbaugh. Copies are available in regular print, large print, and CD-audiobook editions at the library. Click here to place a hold on a copy, or call us at (920) 398-3434, and we'll be happy to place a hold for you!

If you would like to attend virtually, send an email request to director@markesanlibrary.org, and we can email you a Zoom link the day of the book club meeting. 

"The Language of Flowers" follows Victoria Jones, who is facing a sad future after growing out of the foster care system. With nowhere to go, she starts sleeping in a public park and eventually grows her own small flower garden. The local florist notices her talents, and Victoria finds she has a gift for matching the right flowers to the needs of their customers. But, one of the vendors at the flower market threatens to disrupt the life she has built for herself.

The author includes a flower dictionary for those who are interested in trying out the Victorian language of flowers in their own bouquets and arrangements! 

Trick or Treat at the library! 

Monday, Oct. 31

Stop in the library to get a treat all day long!

Did you know: Wi-Fi hotspots are available for checkout at the library!

Thanks to a generous grant from the American Rescue Plan Act, the Markesan Public Library now has two new wi-fi hotspots for patrons 18 and over to checkout. These wi-fi hotspots operate through cellular data provided by US Cellular. Wherever US cellular coverage is available there too will our wi-fi hotspots work to provide our patrons with free wi-fi service. Checkouts are good for two weeks at a time.

The wi-fi hotspots are available at the checkout desk. If you have any questions, please call us at (920) 398-3434. They can be placed on hold similarly to books and movies. 

The Markesan Library offers special services for the housebound, teachers, and for home-school families!

Contact the library for more information by calling (920) 398-3434, or click the link below to learn more.