Summer Reading Kick Off
Messy Art
Thursday, July 2 at 10:30 AM
Join us for Messy Art! We’ll paint with dinosaurs, fly swatters and more! This program will be held outdoors on the library lawn. This is a joint program with the Lee and Durham Libraries.
Maker Mondays
Wand Making
Monday, July 6 at 5:30 PM
Starting with just an ordinary-looking stick, you will learn how to use paint, glue, and a little inspiration to craft a beautiful magical device! (Ages 10+) Please register here.
Make Paint! Introduction to Earth Pigments
Monday, July, 13 at 5:30 PM
Learn the craft of paint making with local pigment. We will crush stones into fine powders and mix them with watercolor and egg tempera bases that we can then explore as paint on paper! Masks and eye protection are required, please bring them if you have them. (Adults) Please register here.
Friendship Bracelets
Monday, July 27 at 5:30 PM
Learn to weave your own beautiful bracelets out of embroidery floss with easy user-friendly designs! These portable crafts are an easy time killer for long car rides, and make gorgeous gifts! (Ages 10+) Please register here.
Evening Book Group
Thursday, July 23 at 6:00 PM
The Evening Group is reading All the Blues in the Sky by Renee Watson, winner of the 2026 John Newbery Medal. Copies of the book are available for checkout from the library. All ages are invited to join the discussion!
Monday Story Times
All about Dinosaurs!
On Mondays Miss Sheryl presents Lapsit (babies to 24 months) at 9:15 (doors open at 9:00) and Preschool (2-5) follows at 10:30. Thursday story times are on a break to prepare for summer reading!
Summer Reading Starts June 22
Unearth a Story
Sign ups for our annual summer reading program begin on June 22! The summer program will run from June 22 through July 30. We will be hosting many fun events. For a full listing of events visit our Summer Reading Page found here.
Death Cafe
Monday, July 20 at 6:00
Death is hard, but it doesn’t have to be unbearable. Join us in a safe space intentionally held to engage in discussions about death and dying. Facilitated by Sacred DeathCare Guide and Registered Nurse, Tracy Radack, RN, SDCG. And there will be cake!
The Death Cafe is held the third Monday of each month.
Hoopla Borrowing Limits
The Madbury Public Library is pleased to be able to offer this popular digital media collection. Due to the rising cost of electronic books and the pay per use model for the hoopla service, we have had to make some modifications in order for this service to continue to be sustainable. Cardholders are now able to access three downloads per month.
Looking for Study or Meeting Space?
We have two rooms available for reservation.
Our Small Meeting Room or Community Room are available for study or work space. Please call 603-743-1400 to schedule. More information here.