Library Board Meeting Agenda & Packet

Monona Public Library Board Agenda In person in the Library Board Room 1000 Nichols Road, Monona, WI Tuesday, June 16 , 2026 7:00pm 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Minutes 3. Appearances 4. Consent Agenda a. Review of and Approval of Bill Payments, Financial Report, and Activity Report 5. Library Director’s Report 6. Board Discussion Topics a. Strategic Plan b. Summer Reading Program c. Facilities/HVAC d. Capital Budget e. Book, TV, and Movie Recommendations 7. Action Items 8. Closed Session Under Wisconsin Statutes Section 19.85(1)(c) Considering Employment, Promotion, Compensation or Performance Evaluation of Any Public Employee Over Which the Government Body has Jurisdiction or Exercises Responsibility 9. Announcements a. The next Board meeting is July 21, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. 10. Adjournment 1/38 1/38 Minutes Monona Publ ic Library Board Library Board Room May 19, 2026 7:00 p.m. I. Roll Call Library Board Trustees Present: Joseph Swinea, Secretary; Wilhelmina Fessenbecker, Community Representative; Dan Hilgartner, School Board Representative; Roselyn Ebel, President; Christina Jones, Vice President; Doug Wood, City Alder Library Staff Present: Director Ryan Claringbole Library Board Trustees Absent: Margaret Clark, Community Representative; II. Call to Order A. President Ebel called the meeting to order at 7:02 III. Approval of Minutes A. Representative Hilgartner moved to approve minutes B. Representative Fessenbecker seconded the motion C. Motion passed unanimously IV. Appearances A. None V. Consent Agenda A. Review of and Approval of Bill Payments, Financial Report, and Activity Report B. President Ebel moved to approve C. Alder Wood seconded the motion D. Motion passed unanimously VI. Library Director’s Report A. The city’s electronic door lock system is no longer working 1. City Council approved emergency funding to get a new system 2. The lock system should be installed in June B. HVAC project will begin around September and stretch into February 1. There is a tentative greenlight that will keep the schedule that was shared 2. The lower level of the library will be closed to the public during this time 3. There will be lower revenue and usage numbers during this period C. Department of Public Works is looking at internal pipes in the ceiling that may be leaking 2/38 2/38 D. There has been significant paint peeling in various areas of the library 1. Director Claringbole is asking facilities crew to help with touch ups E. SCLS found is sues with circulation data during the ILS migration 1. They currently do not have circulation data for the libraries for April, 2026 2. There is intermittent freezing with the ILS system 3. SCLS is looking to delete old circulation history that is slowing the system down 4. SCLS hopes to have the data cleaned up and valid soon F. AI Policy 1. City of Monona is looking at drafting an AI policy for use of AI in the workplace 2. Director Claringbole will develop a policy for use while waiting for the city to develop its own AI policy G. ILS migration is over for the most part 1. There are still some services that need to be fixed (e.g., self-check). 2. The new system is live H. There is a year extension for municipalities of Monona’s size to make websites meet the new ADA standards. VII. Board Discussion Topics A. HVAC Project Update B. AI Use and Policy C. Weekend Hours D. Book, TV, and Movie Recommendations VIII. Announcements A. Next Board Meeting: June 16, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. IX. Adjournment A. Representative Fessenbecker moved to adjourn at B. Vice President Jones seconded the motion C. Unanimously approved D. Meeting adjourned at 8:40 3/38 3/38 EXPENDITURES PAID MAY 2026 LIBRARY OPERATING FUND SERVICES | CONTRACTS | SUPPLIES ACCOUNTS Account Payable By Vendor Description Amount 202-55-55110-220 Gas & Electric Utility Legacy Solar Co-op Library Solar $ 2,479.80 MG&E March & April 85% Electric $ 5,405.44 SUBTOTAL GAS & ELECTRIC UTILITY $ 7,885.24 202-55-55110-222 Water & Sewer Utility Monona Water Utility April Water $ 646.84 SUBTOTAL WATER & SEWER UTILITY $ 646.84 202-55-55110-240 Service Contracts Corporate Business Systems Monthly Copier Lease & Copy Overage $ 371.56 Environment Control Carpet Cleaning $ 3,180.00 Environment Control 97% May Cleaning $ 2,753.83 Lake Ridge Bank - Zoom Annual Subscription $ 169.90 Schumacher Q2 Preventative Maintenance $ 153.87 US Cellular Pots Lines $ 90.82 SUBTOTAL SERVICE CONTRACTS $ 6,719.98 202-55-55110-310 Office Supplies Amazon External Drive & Cardstock $ 176.55 Payroll Reimbursement Cell Phone May $ 50.00 SCLS Envelope Printing $ 250.00 SUBTOTAL OFFICE SUPPLIES $ 476.55 202-55-55110-340 Janitorial Supplies Menards Rubbing Alcohol $ 4.16 SUBTOTAL JANITORIAL SUPPLIES $ 4.16 202-55-55110-341 Programming Amazon Children's Program Supplies - May/June $ 142.29 Lake Ridge Bank - Adobe.com Monthly Creative Cloud Subscription $ 34.99 Lake Ridge Bank - Dollar Tree 1000 Books Before Kinder $ 41.25 Lake Ridge Bank - Interstate Books4School 1000 Books Before Kinder $ 100.00 Lake Ridge Bank - Michaels Teen Makerspace 2026.04.18 $ 45.73 SUBTOTAL PROGRAMMING $ 364.26 202-55-55110-350 Equipment Maintenance & Repair Menards AA + AAA Batteries $ 34.20 Entrance Technologies, LLC Operator Arm Repair $ 321.21 SUBTOTAL EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE & REPAIR $ 355.41 202-55-55110-350 Building Maintenance & Repair Menards Misc. Supplies $ 29.83 J&K Security Solutions Door Lock $ 736.15 Sunbelt and JM Brennan HVAC Invoices to Proper Acct. $ 2,531.64 Sunbelt and JM Brennan HVAC Invoices to Proper Acct. $ 4,873.57 Sunbelt and JM Brennan HVAC Invoices to Proper Acct. $ 851.00 SUBTOTAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE & REPAIR $ 9,022.19 TOTAL SERVICES | CONTRACTS | SUPPLIES $ 25,474.63 4/38 4/38 MATERIAL ACQUISITION ACCOUNTS Account Payable By Vendor Description Amount 202-55-55110-810 DVDs/CDs/Book on CD Alliance Entertainment Materials $ 331.44 Amazon Materials $ 13.97 SUBTOTAL DVDs / CDs / BOOK ON CD $ 345.41 202-55-55110-811 Adult Books Ingram Materials $ 902.80 SUBTOTAL ADULT BOOKS $ 902.80 202-55-55110-812 Children's Books Ingram Materials $ 2,023.47 SUBTOTAL CHILDREN'S BOOKS $ 2,023.47 202-55-55110-813 Young Adult Books Ingram Materials $ 282.08 SUBTOTAL YOUNG ADULT BOOKS $ 282.08 202-55-55110-814 Large Print Books Cengage Learning Inc/Gale Materials $ 353.60 Ingram Materials $ 56.40 SUBTOTAL LARGE PRINT BOOKS $ 410.00 TOTAL MATERIAL ACQUISITIONS $ 3 ,963.76 TOTAL OPERATING EXPENDITURES PAID MAY 2026 $ 29,438.39 LIBRARY TRUST & AGENCY FUND DONATION ACCOUNTS Account Payable By Vendor Description Amount 800-55-55110-007 General Library Donations Amazon K-Cups $ 49.80 Lake Ridge Bank - Dunkin' Staff Appreciation $ 13.99 Lake Ridge Bank - Glass Nickel Staff Appreciation $ 95.92 Menards Coffee Creamer/Candy $ 20.74 Verizon Hot Spot April $ 60.71 SUBTOTAL GENERAL LIBRARY DONATIONS $ 241.16 800-55-55110-012 Library Materials Replacements Amazon Materials $ 29.01 Ingram Materials $ 70.82 SUBTOTAL LIBRARY MATERIALS REPLACEMENT $ 99.83 800-55-55110-017 Children's Donations Amazon Program Supplies - Book Scouts Summer Session $ 21.98 Amazon TV Mount $ 46.39 Amazon Vacuum Cleaner $ 219.99 Amazon Astrobrights Cardstock $ 15.99 Lake Ridge Bank - Ancora Program Supplies - Play Cafe 2026.04.21 $ 75.00 Lake Ridge Bank - apple.com Sago Subscription April $ 12.65 Lake Ridge Bank - Best Buy TV $ 179.99 Lake Ridge Bank - Home Depot HDMI Cable $ 26.35 Madison Japanese Taiko Group Beni Daiko Drumming 2026.05.29 $ 200.00 SUBTOTAL CHILDREN'S DONATIONS $ 798.34 5/38 5/38 800-55-55110-018 Adult Donations Amazon Summer Reading Prizes $ 750.38 SUBTOTAL ADULT DONATIONS $ 750.38 800-48-48500-035 Book for Life Lake Ridge Bank - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel April Subscription $ 40.00 Ingram Materials $ 175.49 SUBTOTAL BOOK FOR LIFE $ 215.49 TOTAL DONATION EXPENDITURES PAID MAY 2026 $ 2,105.20 TOTAL EXPENDITURES PAID MAY 2026 $ 31,543.59 6/38 6/38 CITY OF MONONA REVENUES WITH COMPARISON TO BUDGET FOR THE 5 MONTHS ENDING MAY 31, 2026 LIBRARY FUND PUBLIC CHARGES FOR SERVICE PERIOD ACTUAL YTD ACTUAL BUDGET AMOUNT VARIANCE FOR ADMINISTRATION USE ONLY 41 % OF THE FISCAL YEAR HAS ELAPSED 06/06/2026 09:54AM PAGE: 1 % OF BUDGET 202-46-41110-000 GENERAL PROPERTY TAXES .00 1,016,326.00 1,016,326.00 .00 100.00 202-46-43570-000 GRANT REVENUES .00 1,308.48 .00 1,308.48 .00 202-46-43720-000 COUNTY AID FOR LIBRARIES .00 151,843.41 149,435.00 2,408.41 101.61 202-46-46110-000 COPIER RECEIPTS 225.35 1,309.23 3,000.00 ( 1,690.77) 43.64 202-46-46710-000 FINES 816.80 1,399.70 5,000.00 ( 3,600.30) 27.99 202-46-46730-000 ROOM RENTALS 52.83 4,138.21 8,000.00 ( 3,861.79) 51.73 TOTAL PUBLIC CHARGES FOR SERVICE 1,094.98 1,176,325.03 1,181,761.00 ( 5,435.97) 99.54 SOURCE 49 202-49-49210-000 TRANSFER FROM GENERAL FUND 14,727.59 14,727.59 .00 14,727.59 .00 TOTAL SOURCE 49 14,727.59 14,727.59 .00 14,727.59 .00 TOTAL FUND REVENUE 15,822.57 1,191,052.62 1,181,761.00 9,291.62 100.79 7/38 7/38 CITY OF MONONA EXPENDITURES WITH COMPARISON TO BUDGET FOR THE 5 MONTHS ENDING MAY 31, 2026 LIBRARY FUND LIBRARY EXPENDITURES PERIOD ACTUAL YTD ACTUAL BUDGET AMOUNT % OF BUDGET FOR ADMINISTRATION USE ONLY 41 % OF THE FISCAL YEAR HAS ELAPSED 06/06/2026 09:54AM PAGE: 2 202-55-55110-110 LIBRARY SALARIES 45,135.79 225,898.88 542,339.00 316,440.12 41.65 202-55-55110-119 WAGES, PART-TIME 14,101.24 65,524.52 156,550.00 91,025.48 41.86 202-55-55110-130 FICA 4,259.84 21,126.14 53,465.00 32,338.86 39.51 202-55-55110-131 WISCONSIN RETIREMENT 3,220.87 16,081.40 39,048.00 22,966.60 41.18 202-55-55110-132 LIFE & DISABILITY INSURANCE 3.51 17.55 40.00 22.45 43.88 202-55-55110-133 HEALTH INSURANCE 9,708.00 48,540.00 120,519.00 71,979.00 40.28 202-55-55110-134 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT .00 1,653.79 2,500.00 846.21 66.15 202-55-55110-220 GAS & ELECTRIC UTILITIES 7,885.24 16,766.71 45,000.00 28,233.29 37.26 202-55-55110-222 WATER & SEWER UTILITIES 646.84 2,559.25 7,500.00 4,940.75 34.12 202-55-55110-240 SERVICE CONTRACTS 6,719.98 31,530.14 64,100.00 32,569.86 49.19 202-55-55110-241 SCLS MEMBERSHIP .00 46,206.00 50,100.00 3,894.00 92.23 202-55-55110-310 OFFICE SUPPLIES 476.55 2,232.01 3,000.00 767.99 74.40 202-55-55110-340 JANITORIAL SUPPLIES 4.16 2,101.42 2,950.00 848.58 71.23 202-55-55110-341 PROGRAMMING 364.26 2,063.38 3,500.00 1,436.62 58.95 202-55-55110-344 CASH OVER/SHORT ( 2.65) ( 5.80) .00 5.80 .00 202-55-55110-350 EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE & REPAIR 355.41 4,158.10 6,500.00 2,341.90 63.97 202-55-55110-351 BUILDING MAINTENANCE & REPAIR 9,022.19 17,969.36 6,500.00 ( 11,469.36) 276.45 202-55-55110-809 PERIODICALS .00 818.20 3,000.00 2,181.80 27.27 202-55-55110-810 DVD/CD/BOOK ON CD 345.41 2,915.41 10,000.00 7,084.59 29.15 202-55-55110-811 ADULT BOOKS 902.80 5,107.62 18,000.00 12,892.38 28.38 202-55-55110-812 CHILDRENS BOOKS 2,023.47 5,883.57 14,000.00 8,116.43 42.03 202-55-55110-813 YOUNG ADULT BOOKS 282.08 850.22 3,000.00 2,149.78 28.34 202-55-55110-814 LARGE PRINT BOOKS 410.00 1,354.37 4,500.00 3,145.63 30.10 202-55-55110-817 ELECTRONIC INFO SOURCES .00 1,911.48 3,750.00 1,838.52 50.97 202-55-55110-818 BOOK LEASE PROGRAM .00 6,443.00 6,400.00 ( 43.00) 100.67 TOTAL LIBRARY EXPENDITURES 105,864.99 529,706.72 1,166,261.00 636,554.28 45.42 TRANSFERS 202-55-59210-212 ACCOUNTING SERVICES .00 .00 4,500.00 4,500.00 .00 202-55-59210-510 INSURANCE .00 .00 11,000.00 11,000.00 .00 TOTAL TRANSFERS .00 .00 15,500.00 15,500.00 .00 TOTAL FUND EXPENDITURES 105,864.99 529,706.72 1,181,761.00 652,054.28 44.82 NET REVENUES OVER EXPENDITURES ( 90,042.42) 661,345.90 .00 661,345.90 .00 8/38 8/38 REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE 05 MONTHS ENDING MAY 31, 2026 LIBRARY DONATION FUND MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE PERIOD ACTUAL YTD ACTUAL 2025 BALANCE FORWARD 2026 BUDGET AMOUNT 800-48-48500-007 LIBRARY DONATION REVENUES 2 3,964.00 2 9,984.21 44,437.02 74,421.23 800-48-48500-012 LIBRARY MATERIAL REPLACEMENT 5 1.99 1 ,051.99 996.51 2,048.50 800-48-48500-014 LIBRARY BUILDING DONATIONS - - 484.74 484.74 800-48-48500-017 LIB CHILDREN DONATION REVENUES - 1 3,400.00 1,961.98 15,361.98 800-48-48500-018 LIBRARY ADULT REVENUES - 8 ,450.00 7,188.85 15,638.85 800-48-48500-035 BOOK FOR LIFE - 8 ,465.51 5,838.07 14,303.58 TOTAL MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 2 4,015.99 6 1,351.71 60,907.17 122,258.88 TOTAL FUND REVENUE 2 4,015.99 6 1,351.71 122,258.88 LIBRARY EXPENDITURES PERIOD ACTUAL YTD ACTUAL 2026 BUDGET AMOUNT VARIANCE % OF BUDGET SPENT 800-55-55110-007 LIBRARY DONATION EXPEND 241.16 11,644.48 74,421.23 62,776.75 15.65% 800-55-55110-012 LIBRARY MATERIAL REPLACEMENT 70.82 702.94 2,048.50 1,345.56 34.31% 800-55-55100-014 LIBRARY BUILDING DONATIONS - 174.42 484.74 310.32 35.98% 800-55-55110-017 LIB CHI LDREN DONATION EXPEND 798.34 2,681.24 15,361.98 12,680.74 17.4 5% 800-55-55110-018 L IBRARY ADULTS SERVICES 750.38 1,780.15 15,638.85 13,858.70 11.38% 800-48-48500-035 BOOK FOR LIFE 215.49 1,723.31 14,303.58 12,580.27 12.05% TOTAL LIBRARY EXPENDITURES 2,076.19 18,706.54 122,258.88 103,552.34 15.30% TOTAL FUND EXPENDITURES 2,076.19 18,706.54 122,258.88 103,552.34 15.30% NET REVENUES OVER EXPENDITURES 21,939.80 42,645.17 9/38 9/38 Library Activity 2026 2025 2026 2025 2026 2025 2026 2025 2026 2025 Report January January February February March March April April June June Physical Item Checkouts 16128 15296 14710 13959 16624 15820 14064 14221 14063 14649 E-Book Checkouts 3565 3681 3172 3192 3538 3469 3165 3985 3270 3138 Total item Checkouts 19693 18977 17882 17151 20162 19289 17229 18206 17333 17787 Online Database Usage 2135 1961 1810 1663 2010 1839 1675 1886 2151 1674 Wireless Network Sessions 41586 16223 47833 17389 43645 18342 42988 19572 38647 21027 Library Visits 10667 10093 10326 8939 11169 11242 10845 9483 9112 9569 Adult Programs 8 11 6 10 9 10 8 13 8 7 # attended 160 147 72 207 217 177 97 211 89 84 Young Child (0-5) 17 22 18 25 18 22 15 24 2 10 # Attended 789 590 883 752 1064 838 840 634 180 422 Child (6-11) 4 4 4 4 2 6 2 5 0 3 # Attended 216 107 132 325 70 189 71 125 0 893 Teen/Tween Programs 2 1 2 2 0 2 2 2 1 2 # Attended 28 5 33 32 0 28 31 20 10 780 General 0 1 0 0 # Attended 0 71 0 0 10/38 10/38 Administrative Report for mid-April 2026 to mid-May 2026 General Facilities Kris our City facilities person has been trying to determine the cause of one of our major leaks in the ceiling. It has caused staining on one of the ceiling tiles a few times. Kris found the reason for the leaking and was able to provide a temporary/ongoing solution to it. The roof leaking is an ongoing concern. The HVAC project is moving forward with a tentative schedule of September through December. The engineers were able to find air handling units that will fit the existing footprint. The goal is as it was, to have the lower level closed (past the elevator) to the public. The lower level entrance, the Friends bookstore, and the elevator will still be open to the public during the project. The Meeting Rooms will be inaccessible to the public, to the City, and to the library for programming. We are working with the crew to make sure there is a path to the back storage workroom. The new electronic locks are being installed currently. There is not a set date for completion, but the library is the first facility to be worked on, and after the library City Hall and the Community Center will be up next. Once the new locks are installed in all buildings, Director Claringbole will be trained on the new software and the electronic locks will be live. Strategic Plan Director Claringbole talked with Rachel about the upcoming strategic plan to be done. The new proposal is in the packet. Billboard There is a new billboard overlooking Hwy 12/18 and the City is able to have a few billboard advertisements displayed on it. The library will have one of those advertisements! We will have a graphic promoting our Concernts in the Park, which is a 3-program series during the Summer Reading Program. The ad will be displayed on the billboard June 17-July 1. Weekend Hours 11/38 11/38 Director Claringbole is still gathering the data on weekend visits at the library, as well as the weekend hours of libraries in the area and similar sized libraries. There will more discussion on if there will be any changes to the weekend hours at the library during next month’s Board meeting. ILS Migration We continue to do our best servicing our patrons with item checkouts with the new ILS. They are still working on the circulation data, but feel confident to share the total numbers per month with the libraries. Here is an explanation from SCLS regarding data quality: 1) We had a couple libraries report problems with circulation counts on the daily overview reports for the post-migration week (4/13 ~ 4/20). There were two things going on: 1) an unusually high number of transactions that were related to the data migration process and likely represented something like records of pre-migration circs, and 2) offline circulation data was not properly loaded into BlueCloud Analytics. We found a way to filter out the data for issue (1), and issue (2) was eventually resolved after contacting SirsiDynix. So far, so good for the daily overview and hourly reports. 2) Issue 2 is a problem with the transaction data loaded into BlueCloud Analytics. We found that certain specific transactions were imported without the item id data. This causes multiple problems when trying to extract the data from BCA, because we can't link the transaction data to other item-related data such as item type, collection code, etc. We made SirsiDynix aware of this in April. The most recent update I have from them this week is that it seems to be a bug with transactions completed using the mobile app, and there is no immediate fix available. Unfortunately, a good chunk of the standard monthly reports we usually post to the website rely on these types of circulation data extracts, and without those we haven't been able to run the report generating scripts. At this point, we can do circulation counts, but we can't really do specific breakdowns such as circ by collection code, circ by PSTAT, etc. I'm just starting to explore possible workarounds, but it will take time to set those up, and I don't have a good sense of when those might be ready. Fish Tank Director Claringbole is still working on getting quotes for the fish tank. In the packet are a couple of the quotes for the large fish tank that would come out perpendicular from the wall with a length between 8’-9’. There have been some comments regarding the size of the tank, and Director Claringbole is looking at other options, while also noting that there has been positive public input when the project has been shared with patrons. 12/38 12/38 Google vs. Microsoft Library staff used to use Google Business Suite for internal communications and file sharing. A couple years ago Google changed their pricing model, and the library migrated to Microsoft. Director Claringbole is getting quotes on moving back to Google after consulting with staff Capital Budget The capital budget is due to the City in August. For the 2027 year Director Claringbole is recommending funding to get new service desks (circulation and youth services), as well as funding to complete the aquarium area with the majority coming from donation dollars. Adult Services May In Adult Services for May, we hosted our usual interest groups, plus the second of our community mending circles. We also had what might be our final Memory Screening for a bit, as we are unable to schedule more with our community partners. But we should hopefully be able to schedule more in 2027. Beyond programming, Erin attended an all Adult Programmers meeting at the Oregon Public Library to meet with other library workers and exchange ideas in early May. She also attended a Beyond the Page Equity teams meeting at the end of May for an end of the year discussion. The group brings in library workers from all over the county. They spent their time going over some of their major themes for the year, censorship, and deciding on something to focus on for next year, which will be something around AI. Looking ahead, Summer Reading is ready to go. For programming, we’ll have an author in to talk about the history of the Midwest along with some fun destinations to stop at throughout; which sounded fun for the summer! And then in August, we have Dr. Jorell Meléndez-Badillo coming in to present on the history of Puerto Rico, a Beyond the Page program, as part of their Beyond 250 Series. 13/38 13/38 Youth Services Summer is in full swing! • Truck fest is coming up and we have 24 trucks this year! We are excited to run this event again! • We are already up by 100 in registration for our Summer Reading Program • Summer outreach was conducted at Cottage Grove elementary schools (4K-2nd grade), Winnequah Elementary, Monona Grove High School, Glacial Drumlin, MG21, and new this year: La Follette. Angelika has also hit up several daycares and registered groups to participate in the summer reading program • Lots of big, exciting programs this summer coming up! 14/38 14/38 Prepared by: Rachel Arndt Consulting LLC, 2026 Monona Public Library Strategic Planning Proposal Rachel Arndt Consulting, LLC r.arndt.consulting@gmail.com 414-234-3921 Introduction I am pleased to submit a proposal to Monona Public Library for strategic planning services. As the principal consultant, I am proud to offer fully customizable facilitated sessions to meet a variety of needs and budgets. Please consider this proposal a starting point that can be tailored to your specifications. Rachel Arndt Consulting provides “no surprises” pricing so that decision-makers can review all costs and fees associated with these services. Assumptions The following assumptions have been made to create the proposal and estimate. • A formal contract will be signed by both the consultant and the library once the scope of services is finalized. • The strategic planning process includes input and participation from Monona Public Library leadership. • Monona Public Library leadership will reserve spaces, manage attendance, and is responsible for any refreshments. The meeting space(s) will include a projector, screen, and A/V equipment. • The consultant will provide their own laptop. • Public communication about strategic planning will be distributed by Monona Public Library with messaging support from the consultant. • Consultant will provide a work log along with invoices. o Hourly costs are billed to quarter hour. Scope of Services & Estimate Description of Services: Consultant will lead project management services for the full strategic planning process. Plan and execute the various elements included to gather relevant research and obtain community and stakeholder feedback. Consultant will aggregate findings and draft recommendations. Work can begin as early as July 2026 with a project timeline that aims to wrap by the end of December 2026. 15/38 Prepared by: Rachel Arndt Consulting LLC, 2026 Monona Public Library Strategic Planning Proposal Rachel Arndt Consulting, LLC r.arndt.consulting@gmail.com 414-234-3921 Deliverables and options: 1. Consultant will lead a kick-off meeting for library director and key stakeholders to establish project timeline and checklist. (Virtual) o Cost: $150.00 2. Consultant prepares initial community profile and library research. o Cost: $600.00 3. Develop a public survey to collect data about library patron satisfaction. o Cost: $600 4. Optional - Facilitate feedback session(s) for library community. (In-person) Options below. o Cost to develop feedback session content: $300 o Host drop-in community feedback event(s). Recommend 2 events, publicized to broad sections of the library community. Participants drop-in during the event to participate in easy activities to gather feedback. Participants may stay for 10 – 20 minutes or longer depending on their level of engagement. This would be optional if the survey or staff and board feedback sessions raise questions or require follow up. o Cost: $600 (reduced to 3 hours) 5. Facilitate staff and board feedback sessions. (In-person). Meet with board during a regularly scheduled meeting (up to 2 hours). Meet with staff during Fall retreat (up to 4 hours) o Cost: $1,200 o Guided prompts, small group activities, and strategic discussions to gather feedback. Can use SWOT or SOAR framework. o Cost: $225 to develop content for both sessions 6. Periodic check-in meetings to monitor progress and review findings. (Virtual or in-person) o Cost: $412.50 for up to three meetings and prep 7. Summary report of research and feedback findings. o Cost: $900 (assumes 12 pages) 16/38 Prepared by: Rachel Arndt Consulting LLC, 2026 Monona Public Library Strategic Planning Proposal Rachel Arndt Consulting, LLC r.arndt.consulting@gmail.com 414-234-3921 8. Strategic plan draft and final copy. o Cost: $450 (assumes 6 pages) 9. Mileage from Milwaukee, WI to Monona, WI o Cost: $234.61 (assumes two in-person visits for staff and board facilitations) Estimated Range for Services: $4,622.11 - $5,522.11 Detailed estimate on next page. In-person meetings, facilitations are subject to IRS mileage reimbursement rate. Original Monona Public Library Estimate Items Service Hours/Miles Rate Cost 1 Kick-off Meeting (1) 1.5 $100.00 $150.00 2 Initial Project Research, Design, Checklist 8.0 $75.00 $600.00 3 Survey Design & Execution Flat Rate $600.00 4 Develop Community Feedback and Interview Content 8.0 $75.00 $600.00 4 Facilitate Community Events (4) and 1:1 Interviews 14.0 $200.00 $2,800.00 5 Develop Staff/Board content 3.0 $75.00 $225.00 5 Facilitate Staff/Board Feedback 8.0 $200.00 $1,600.00 6 Develop meeting agenda, follow-up 1.5 $75.00 $112.50 6 Check-in Meeting (3, virtual) 3.0 $100.00 $300.00 7 & 8 Summary Findings Report and Draft Plan (by page) 18 $75.00 $1,350.00 9 Mileage: 161.8 miles round trip (4 trips) 647.2 $0.70 $453.04 total $8,640.54 17/38 Prepared by: Rachel Arndt Consulting LLC, 2026 Monona Public Library Strategic Planning Proposal Rachel Arndt Consulting, LLC r.arndt.consulting@gmail.com 414-234-3921 Updated Monona Public Library Estimate Item Service Hours/Miles Rate Cost Timeline 1 Kick-off Meeting (1) 1.5 $100.00 $150.00 In progress 2 Initial Project Design/Checklist 4.0 $75.00 $300.00 In progress 2 Community research, checklist review 4.0 $75.00 $300.00 In progress 3 Survey Design & Execution Flat Rate $600.00 July - Sept 4 Develop Community Feedback content 4.0 $75.00 $300.00 Optional* 4A Facilitate Community Event (2) 3.0 $200.00 $600.00 Optional* 5 Develop Staff/Board content 3.0 $75.00 $225.00 Aug - Sept 5 Facilitate Staff/Board Feedback 6.0 $200.00 $1,200.00 Sept - Oct 6 Develop meeting agenda, follow-up 1.5 $75.00 $112.50 as needed 6 Check-in Meeting (3, virtual) 3.0 $100.00 $300.00 as needed 7 Summary Findings Report (by page) 12 $75.00 $900.00 October 8 Strategic Plan draft/final (by page) 6 $75.00 $450.00 November 9 Mileage: 161.8 miles round trip (2 trips) 323.6 $0.725 $234.61 Sept - Oct total $5,522.11 *Community feedback event held only if survey results raise additional questions or require follow up research through this workshop event. Billing: Client will be invoiced by phase for services performed. Invoice will be generated by Rachel Arndt Consulting no later than the 15th day of the following month. Invoices are to be paid within 30 days of receipt. A final invoice for any outstanding fees will be billed upon completion of the project, to be paid within 30 days. Services not included in this estimate or in the finalized contract will be billed at a minimum $75/hour of work performed by the consultant, based on the type of work performed. Please make checks payable to: Rachel Arndt Consulting, LLC. 18/38 Prepared by: Rachel Arndt Consulting LLC, 2026 Monona Public Library Strategic Planning Proposal Rachel Arndt Consulting, LLC r.arndt.consulting@gmail.com 414-234-3921 Notes from Meeting on 6/4/26 Demographics: https://censusreporter.org/profiles/16000US5553675-monona-wi/ Monona Grove School District is performing a formal review of all district-owned property values. This is four Monona assets and four Cottage Grove assets. Could result in municipal led, low-density redevelopment or various sales to developers, or other church/school or non-profit entities. District Strategic Plan: https://www.mononagrove.org/district/strategic-plan. Does this indicate shrinking school-age population, shift away from public-school, relocation patterns, deferred maintenance? Borders Madison Metropolitan, McFarland, Oregon, Stoughton, Deerfield, Marshall, Sun Prairie City of Monona is in the midst of a Comprehensive Plan re-write. Summer and Fall 2026 will have a community survey, analysis and writing, and an open house with follow up survey. How might this impact the library’s ability to gather data through surveys and listening sessions. RC may be able to review results and determine usefulness for library. https://comprehensive-plan-2026-monona.hub.arcgis.com/ Library Survey What is critical to know? • Current weekend hours are Saturdays 9-5 and seasonal Sundays 1-5 Labor Day to Memorial Day. Challenges: lean staffing model prevents breaks and does not schedule a PIC. Examine other options or models for weekend service. Investigate if other hours could serve the needs and support different staffing configuration. o Usage stats (door counts, programs, tech/wifi usage, meeting room). Hourly study? o Survey responses o Staff / board feedback • Gauge satisfaction (collections, facility, programs, customer service) • Perceived value (ROI services, collections, facility) • Library awareness • Community aspirations, community engagement • Municipal, financial support 19/38 Prepared by: Rachel Arndt Consulting LLC, 2026 Monona Public Library Strategic Planning Proposal Rachel Arndt Consulting, LLC r.arndt.consulting@gmail.com 414-234-3921 Who is critical to hear from? How to promote survey? • Monona Fall Fest (outreach) • School, Rec newsletters • Social media Interview Key Stakeholders/Community Feedback Events No 1:1 interviews needed. Hold community feedback events only if additional feedback is needed after the survey and workshops. Gather Board, Staff Feedback Board workshop during regularly scheduled meeting. (3rd Tuesday at 7 PM) – Rachel not available in June/July/August on that date. Potentially available for Board meeting on September 15th or October 20th Staff Retreat, usually held in Fall. (date TBD?) 20/38 8 Arms Aquatics LLC Madison, WI 608-215-5281 aqua8arms@yahoo.com Monona Public Library Community Aquarium Proposal April 2026 21/38 21/38 30” 36” 36” 30” *TBD 96” 120”12” 12” This is a proposal for a custom aquarium installation at the Monona Public Library, 1000 Nichols Rd, Monona , WI 53716. This proposal was created by Brooke Erickson on behalf of 8 Arms Aquatics LLC, Madison WI. There will be multiple parties involved to complete this aquarium project. The aquarium design discussed is a rectangular, peninsula style structure to be constructed in the current aquarium location. Patrons will be able to view the aquari- um inhabitants through the two large 96” x 36” opposing panels. The short/non-view- ing ends of the aquarium will be utilized for the aquarium mechanicals. The new aquarium will rest on a custom stand structure built from framing lumber. Once the stand structure is built, the aquarium and aquarium life support equipment will be installed by 8 Arms Aquatics. This quote is for an operational aquarium install without /f_inished cabinetry. The wood framing structure will still be visible. A cabinetry contrac- tor will be needed to coordinate with 8 Arms Aquatics for effective cabinetry /f_inishing, while still allowing for maintenance access. Page 2 April 2, 2026 Introduction 22/38 22/38 Aquarium Stand Structure The stand structure immediately under the aquarium will be over built. It will be made with 2x6 framing lumber and will be able to hold 5,000 lbs, the weight of the aquarium full. The tall side walls that bookend the aquarium will be 30” wide and approx 12“ deep to allow for sizable plumbing to pass through. The framing will be aligned /f_lush with the glass viewing panes, which will allow the cabinetry /f_inishing to “lap” and conceal the edges of the aquarium on all sides. Long joists will span the bookend walls to enclose the space above the aquari- um, allowing the lights to be hung and eventually hidden once the cabinetry is installed. The space above the aquarium or “canopy” is currently planned to be 30 inches tall (including joists), which is just adequate for the lighting. This space could be enlarged if desired for design aesthetic. Page 3 April 2, 2026 23/38 23/38 Page 4 SumpSump 30” *TBD 36” 36” Lighting Canopy Concealed by cabinet doors or removable panels Structural Span for Lighting Concealment Stand Structure Aquarium The aquarium will measure 96” long x 36” tall x 30”wide, approx. 375 Gallons. The two large viewing panes will be made of low lead glass for optimal viewing. The short ends of the aquarium will be covered by black vinyl and black over- /f_low plumbing. The empty aquarium weight is 900 lbs. Life Support System The /f_iltration system will comprise of a dual redundant sump system, mechani- cal /f_iltration socks, ph Controller, Titanium Heaters with controllers, auto replen- ishment system, DC adjustable /f_low rate pump. Wave pumps on the aquarium interior to ensure adequate water /f_low. Lighting Hybrid lighting system utilizing Kessil LED and t-5 HO lighting. All on auto timers to simulate sunrise and sunset. Custom aluminum lighting cradle to raise and lower the lights for access. April 2, 2026 24/38 24/38 Page 5 April 2, 2026 This is a quote for the purchase, delivery and installation of a custom 375 gallon low lead glass aquarium, along with the purchase delivery and installation of all the necessary /f_iltration, lighting and supplemental equipment to house and care for sensitive aquatic animals. The existing aquarium and benches will be removed and the space prepped before install. Not included in this quote is /f_inished cabinetry and /f_looring/carpet square renovation. 1 Custom Aquarium 96”L x 36”H x 30”W low lead glass $18,272 Stand Structure 4,830 Lighting 2,500 Life Support - Filtration 8,230 Labor - Demo and install 5,800 Total $39,632 Down payment - A down payment of $12,000 is required before a custom aquarium of this size will be ordered. 25/38 25/38 Example Images, Similar Aquarium 26/38 26/38 Example Images, Similar Aquarium 27/38 27/38 Example Images, Similar Aquarium 28/38 28/38 Estimate Date 5/4/2026 Estimate # 11310 Name / Address Monona Public Library 1000 Nichols Rd Monona, WI 53716 Big Kahuna Tropical Fish, LLC 1010 Stewart Street Madison, WI 53713 Project Thank you for your business!!!!! Customer Signature _____________________________________ Total Description Qty Cost Total Glass Aquarium Peninsula Style - Overflow on one end against the wall - 120" x 30 x 36" Tall 1 16,999.95 16,999.95T Steel Welded Aquarium Stand - 42" Tall 1 4,995.95 4,995.95T Wood Facade for the Stand - Maple Color - Color can be changed before production 1 4,495.95 4,495.95T Wood Canopy - Maple Color - 12" Tall 1 3,995.95 3,995.95T Custom Sump/Filtration System for Planted Aquarium 1 2,995.95 2,995.95T Return Pump 2 495.95 991.90T Fluval - Stratum - Substrate 17.6 lbs Bag 20 54.95 1,099.00T Estes - Spectrastone Aquarium Gravel Special Black 25 LB 10 20.95 209.50T LED Lighting System for Planted Aquarium - 5 Lights Total 1 1,795.95 1,795.95T Titanium Heater & Controller 2 279.95 559.90T Freshwater Rock Per LB 500 3.95 1,975.00T Underwater Treasures - Wood Root Extra Large 8 64.95 519.60T UV Sterilizer 1 995.95 995.95T Automated C02 System for Planted Aquarium 1 995.95 995.95T Plumbing and Electrical Parts 1 1,995.95 1,995.95T Delivery, Installation, & Set Up of Aquarium 1 8,000.00 8,000.00T Deposit - $44,000.00 Balance due upon installation Price is valid for 14 days From receipt of deposit to full install is 12-16 weeks. Livestock and Live Plant Credit - $3,000.00 Dane Co. Sales Tax 5.50% 2,894.23 $55,516.68 29/38 29/38 Quotation US-102403 6/9/2026 This information is con®dential and proprietary to EnvisionWare, Inc. US-102403 1 Bill To TOTAL 24503 Monona Public Library 1000 Nichols Rd. Monona WI 53716 United States $21,560.00 Quote Expires: 9/7/2026 Federal EIN Currency Terms Sales Rep 58-2424595 US Dollar Net 30 Days Terranova, Chris Quotation Title Memo SSC|X25 Counter top Upgrade| Remote Installation Qty Item / Description Ship To Unit Price Amount 1 RFID Software PL Pak (SLE) ENVISIONWARE ProLine RFID SOFTWARE PAK - SLE (1-Building Library: Max Service Pop 40K) INCLUDES: RFID Software Suite, Inventory Module, EnvisionWare Branch Manager Alert and Email Software, OneStop self-service circulation software #ENTER Number of RFID-enabled Staff Stations: #ENTER Number of Self Service Stations: Provides integration with circulation clients, encoding, tag query, and RFID-enabling of ILS-specific self service circulation stations as well as control of the EnvisionWare Media Case Controller ** Integrates with Polaris Staff Client and Express Check using Polaris API ** Integrates with III Millcirc, Sierra and Express Lane using Item Status API ** Integrates with TLC Circulation Client, Amlib, Softlink, Horizon, Symphony, Unicorn, and Evergreen Circulation Client and other ILS circulation clients ++ RFID Reader Kit sold separately 1000 Nichols Rd. $4,175.00 $4,175.00 SUBTOTAL EnvisionWare Software SUBTOTAL for EnvisionWare Software $4,175.00 30/38 30/38 Quotation US-102403 6/9/2026 This information is con®dential and proprietary to EnvisionWare, Inc. US-102403 2 Qty Item / Description Ship To Unit Price Amount 3 SSC-X25-CP-BK X25 Countertop - Portrait Display Black Unit --Display: 21.5-inch capacitive touch screen --Operating System: Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 24H2 --Processor: Intel N5095 Quad-core, 8G DDR3L RAM --Drive: 128G mSATA Solid State Drive --Barcode Scanner: 1D/2D Platform Barcode Scanner with Smartphone Detection --RFID Pad: ProLine™ RFID Reader and Antenna --Spool of Receipt Paper: 80mm Industrial Std Spool Receipt Printer --Ethernet/Wi-Fi: RJ-45 Ethernet & WiFi --Includes credit card terminal mount 1000 Nichols Rd. $4,995.00 $14,985.00 SUBTOTAL Hardware SUBTOTAL for Hardware $14,985.00 1 PS-FR-U Flat Rate Project ENVISIONWARE FLAT RATE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES EnvisionWare Flat Rate Professional Services offer a comprehensive package including consultation, planning, installation, training, and post-installation review at a fixed price. A dedicated consultant will manage the project from start to finish, with detailed progress reports. The package includes a clear Scope of Work, a structured payment schedule based on project milestones, and a change management process to handle unforeseen changes or requirements effectively. ** This quote is based on a flat rate of $2400 dollars, inclusive of up to 8 hours of Professional Services. Any services requested beyond 8 hours will require a Change Order. ** $2,400.00 $2,400.00 31/38 31/38 Quotation US-102403 6/9/2026 This information is con®dential and proprietary to EnvisionWare, Inc. US-102403 3 Subtotal $21,560.00 Freight charges are estimated; actual charges will be billed. This quotation excludes any tariffs and/or import duties unless otherwise speci®ed. Discount Send your purchase order or email con®rmation to: EMAIL : orders@envisionware.com | FAX : +1 678.382.6501 Freight $0.00 Tax $0.00 PST-CA Use of EnvisionWare, Inc. Products is subject to the terms and conditions in the end user license agreement found at: http://system.envisionware.com/terms. By signing this quote or issuing a purchase order, you indicate your approval of EnvisionWare's terms and conditions. Signature: _______________________________ Date: _______________ Total $21,560.00 32/38 32/38 Quotation US-102404 6/9/2026 This information is con®dential and proprietary to EnvisionWare, Inc. US-102404 1 Bill To TOTAL 24503 Monona Public Library 1000 Nichols Rd. Monona WI 53716 United States $33,374.00 Quote Expires: 9/7/2026 Federal EIN Currency Terms Sales Rep 58-2424595 US Dollar Net 30 Days Terranova, Chris Quotation Title Memo SSC|X25 Kiosk Upgrade| Remote Installation Qty Item / Description Ship To Unit Price Amount 1 RFID Software PL Pak (SLE) ENVISIONWARE ProLine RFID SOFTWARE PAK - SLE (1-Building Library: Max Service Pop 40K) INCLUDES: RFID Software Suite, Inventory Module, EnvisionWare Branch Manager Alert and Email Software, OneStop self-service circulation software #ENTER Number of RFID-enabled Staff Stations: #ENTER Number of Self Service Stations: Provides integration with circulation clients, encoding, tag query, and RFID-enabling of ILS-specific self service circulation stations as well as control of the EnvisionWare Media Case Controller ** Integrates with Polaris Staff Client and Express Check using Polaris API ** Integrates with III Millcirc, Sierra and Express Lane using Item Status API ** Integrates with TLC Circulation Client, Amlib, Softlink, Horizon, Symphony, Unicorn, and Evergreen Circulation Client and other ILS circulation clients ++ RFID Reader Kit sold separately 1000 Nichols Rd. $4,175.00 $4,175.00 SUBTOTAL EnvisionWare Software SUBTOTAL for EnvisionWare Software $4,175.00 33/38 33/38 Quotation US-102404 6/9/2026 This information is con®dential and proprietary to EnvisionWare, Inc. US-102404 2 Qty Item / Description Ship To Unit Price Amount 3 SSC-X25-K-BK EnvisionWare Self Service X25 Kiosk -X25 Countertop - Portrait Display Black Unit --Display: 21.5-inch capacitive touch screen --Operating System: Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 24H2 --Processor: Intel N5095 Quad-core, 8G DDR3L RAM --Drive: 128G mSATA Solid State Drive --Barcode Scanner: 1D/2D Platform Barcode Scanner with Smartphone Detection --RFID Pad: ProLine™ RFID Reader and Antenna --Spool of Receipt Paper: 80mm Industrial Std Spool Receipt Printer --Ethernet/Wi-Fi: RJ-45 Ethernet & WiFi -Standard Kiosk Pedestal --Includes credit card terminal mount + Optional hardware SSC-X25-SC and SSC-X25-VT 1000 Nichols Rd. $6,325.00 $18,975.00 3 SSC-X25-SC-BK X25 Kiosk Sidecar --Standard 1-tier model provides an integrated extension to the detection surface for holding books, media and personal items during checkout. --Black 1000 Nichols Rd. $1,038.00 $3,114.00 SUBTOTAL Hardware SUBTOTAL for Hardware $22,089.00 1 PS-FR-U Flat Rate Project ENVISIONWARE FLAT RATE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES EnvisionWare Flat Rate Professional Services offer a comprehensive package including consultation, planning, installation, training, and post-installation review at a fixed price. A dedicated consultant will manage the project from start to finish, with detailed progress reports. The package includes a clear Scope of Work, a structured payment schedule based on project milestones, and a change management process to handle unforeseen changes or requirements effectively. ** This quote is based on a flat rate of $4200 dollars, inclusive of up to 14 hours of Professional Services. Any services requested beyond 14 hours will require a Change Order. ** $4,200.00 $4,200.00 34/38 34/38 Quotation US-102404 6/9/2026 This information is con®dential and proprietary to EnvisionWare, Inc. US-102404 3 Subtotal $30,464.00 Freight charges are estimated; actual charges will be billed. This quotation excludes any tariffs and/or import duties unless otherwise speci®ed. Discount Send your purchase order or email con®rmation to: EMAIL : orders@envisionware.com | FAX : +1 678.382.6501 Freight $2,910.00 Tax $0.00 PST-CA Use of EnvisionWare, Inc. Products is subject to the terms and conditions in the end user license agreement found at: http://system.envisionware.com/terms. By signing this quote or issuing a purchase order, you indicate your approval of EnvisionWare's terms and conditions. Signature: _______________________________ Date: _______________ Total $33,374.00 35/38 35/38 36/38 36/38 *Registration required See our online calendar at www.mononalibrary.org for more details. Monona Public Library Calendar of Events June 2026 Children’s events Teen events Adult events All ages events Register for events at www.mononalibrary.org Monona Public Library 1000 Nichols Road Monona, WI 53716 Phone: 608-222-6127 www.mononalibrary.org Hours: Mon–Wed: 9am–8pm Thurs–Fri: 9am–6pm Sat: 9am–5pm Sun: 1–5pm (Labor Day– Memorial Day Weekend Closed Sundays in the summer) th 55 MONONA PUBLIC LIBRARYMONONA PUBLIC LIBRARY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Summer Hours: Closed Sundays through Sept. 7 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Summer Reading Program Begins! (all ages) 10:00 AM - Scoops & Stories at Grand Crossing Park! 10:00 AM - ArtStudio Kids! (ages 4 - 8) 10 AM - 2 PM Truck Fest at Ahuska Park (all ages) Summer Hours: Closed Sundays through Sept. 7 10:00 AM - Little Scientists (ages 3 - 5) *1:00 PM - Fuzzy Felt Friends (ages 6 - 14) Summer Hours: Closed Sundays through Sept. 7 First day for Summer Reading Program Prize Pickup 10:00 AM - Scoops & Stories at Grand Crossing Park! 10:00 AM - Story & Play! *1 :00 PM - Camp Makerspace Kids: Giant Hanging Flowers (ages 6 -12) *5 PM - Graphic Novel Book Club (ages 9 - 13) *6:00 PM - Creating Your Own Home- grown National Park Summer Hours: Closed Sundays through Sept. 7 10:00 AM - ArtStudio Kids x Little Scientists at Harry Whitehorse Festival (ages 3-12) 10:00 AM - Curious Critters Story- time at Aldo Leopold Nature Center! *1:00 PM - Teen Makerspace: Mini Bookshelves (ages 10 - 17) *6:00 PM - The “Fly Girls” of WW2, the WASPS 10:00 AM - Friday Morning Book Group 10AM Story&Play! *1 PM - Makerspace Kids (ages 6 -12) *3 PM - Perler Bead Club (ages 6 -14) *5 PM - Book Scouts! * 6:30PM Eco-Action Tue. 10:00 AM - Story & Play! *1 PM - Makerspace Kids (ages 6 -12) 6:00 PM - Knit Night 7 PM - Monona Library Board public meeting *1 - 3:00 PM - Read to a Reptile (ages 5 -10) 6 PM Kids Concerts in the Park: Lion Dancers 6:30 PM - Wednesday Evening Book Club 10:00 AM - Nature Adventures: Hoo’s Woods Raptor Show at Monona Community Center *6:00 PM - Creating & Making Together: Layered Watercolor Flowers Art *Registration required Masks are encouraged and appreciated. 37/38 37/38 *Registration required See our online calendar at www.mononalibrary.org for more details. Monona Public Library Calendar of Events July 2026 Children’s events Teen events Adult events All ages events Register for events at www.mononalibrary.org Monona Public Library 1000 Nichols Road Monona, WI 53716 Phone: 608-222-6127 www.mononalibrary.org Hours: Mon–Wed: 9am–8pm Thurs–Fri: 9am–6pm Sat: 9am–5pm Sun: 1–5pm (Labor Day– Memorial Day Weekend Closed Sundays in the summer) th 55 MONONA PUBLIC LIBRARYMONONA PUBLIC LIBRARY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Summer Hours: Closed Sundays through Sept. 7 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat *1 PM - Teen Makerspace: Moss Wall Art (10 - 17) 6:00 PM - Camp Library: Stuffie Sleepover Storytime at Grand Crossing Park 10 AM - Nature Adventures: Learn to Fish with Lussier Heritage Center! 8:30PM Kids Concerts in the Park: Fire & Glow Night Circus LIBRARY CLOSED 10:00 AM - Scoops & Stories at Grand Crossing Park! 10 AM - Mermaid Echo & Friends at Schluter Beach! (all ages) Summer Hours: Closed Sundays through Sept. 7 10:00 AM - Nature Adventures: Flower Hunt & Storytime at Olbrich Gardens 10:00 AM - Curious Critters Story- time at Aldo Leopold Nature Center! Summer Hours: Closed Sundays through Sept. 7 10:00 AM - ArtStudio Kids! (ages 4 - 8) *1:00 PM - Fuzzy Felt Friends (ages 6 - 14) *6 PM - Destination: Heartland History 10AM Story&Play! *1 PM - Makerspace Kids (ages 6 -12) *5 PM - Graphic Novel Book Club (ages 9 - 13) *5 PM - Book Scouts! * 6:30PM Eco-Action Tue. 10:00 AM - Story & Play! *1 PM - Makerspace Kids: Seashell Fountain (ages 6 -12) Summer Hours: Closed Sundays through Sept. 7 10:00 AM - Scoops & Stories at Grand Crossing Park! *1:00 PM - Teen Makerspace: Bedazzled Book Covers (ages 10 - 17) 10:00 AM - Friday Morning Book Group 10AM Story&Play! *1 PM - Makerspace Kids (ages 6 -12) *3 PM - Perler Bead Club 6:00 PM - Knit Night 7 PM - Monona Library Board public meeting 10:00 AM - Story & Play! *1 PM - Makerspace Kids (ages 6 -12) *5 PM - Graphic Novel Book Club (ages 9 - 13) *1 - 3:00 PM- Read to a Reptile (ages 5 -10) 6:30 PM - Wednesday Evening Book Club 10:00 AM - Nature Adventures: Scavenger Hunt & Hike at Aldo Leopold Nature Center *1 - 3:00 PM - Read to a Reptile (ages 5 -10) *6:00 PM - Creating & Making Together *Registration required Masks are encouraged and appreciated. 38/38 38/38