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Madison Public Library

Spy Training

Location: Madison Public Library
Date: Thursday, April 25, 2013 - 4:00pm - 5:00pm

On Thursday, April 25th, @ 4pm, join Ms Maggie for an afternoon of spy training fun. We'll learn how to write secret messages and plan for invasion. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. Email Ms Maggie at mallen [at] hmcpl [dot] org for more info!

Mad Scientists: Food & Physics

Location: Madison Public Library
Date: Thursday, April 11, 2013 - 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Sherlock Cup Craft

Location: Madison Public Library
Date: Monday, April 15, 2013 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Design and make your own Sherlock-themed tea cup and saucer at the Madison Public Library on Monday, April 15, from 6-7:30 p.m. We will use Sharpie markers to create designs. Stencils, suggested quotes, cups, and saucers will be provided. Take your masterpiece home and bake it to make it last as long as Sherlock Holmes’ legacy!

This class is free and open to ages 18+. Reservations are required.

For additional information, call Rachel at 256-461-0046 or email rhooper [at] hmcpl [dot] org.

Sherlock 3-Piece Painting

Location: Madison Public Library
Date: Saturday, April 20, 2013 - 10:00am - 11:30am

Design and make your own Sherlock-inspired art at the Madison Public Library on Saturday, April 20, at 10:00 a.m. Three 4x4 canvas panels will be provided f

Pinterest Passion

Location: Madison Meeting Room
Date: Tuesday, March 26, 2013 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm

No need to wear plain old t-shirts this Spring: these dandelion shirts are simple and pretty! Paint your own dandelion design on a t-shirt you bring from home. All other materials are provided. Call Mandy to RSVP or for more info at 256-461-0046 or mpinyan [at] hmcpl [dot] org.

Recycle Roundup - Puppet Show

Location: Madison Public Library
Date: Monday, April 15, 2013 - 3:00pm - 4:00pm

With the help of puppets, songs & stories, we'll learn to 'Reduce, Reuse & Recycle' just in time for Earth Day 2013.

Easter (Bunny!) Storytime & Egg Hunt

Location: Madison Public Library
Date: Friday, March 29, 2013 - 9:00am - 9:30am

We'll have stories full of bunnies followed by an Easter Egg Hunt (weather permitting) in the Children's Garden.

Time Out Book Club: Pure

Location: Madison Public Library
Date: Thursday, June 13, 2013 - 12:00pm - 2:00pm

We know you are here, our brothers and sisters . . .

Time Out Book Club: The Thief

Location: Madison Public Library
Date: Thursday, May 9, 2013 - 12:00pm - 2:00pm

"I can steal anything."

After Gen's bragging lands him in the king's prison, the chances of escape look slim. Then the king's scholar, the magus, needs the thief's skill for a seemingly impossible task -- to steal a hidden treasure from another land.