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Nothing goes away. Everything that goes down the drain
travels through the sewer to Madison Metropolitan Sewerage
District’s Nine Springs Treatment Plant, where water is treated
and returned to two local streams. Your everyday actions to
keep pollutants out of the drain heat to protect our water.

REPLACE OR IMPROVE WATER SOFTENERS

           Inefficient water softeners can waste salt and pollute
           fresh water. Call a water softening company to have your
           softener evaluated to see it’s due for replacement or a
           tune-up. Visit wisaltwise.com for other tips on reducing
           salt use.

SAFELY DISPOSE OF MEDICATIONS

          Proper disposal of unused medications keeps them out of
          water bodies and prevents theft and abuse of medications.
          Take unused medications to a MedDrop location, found at
          safer community.net/meddrop.

KEEP TRASH AND TOXINS OUT OF THE TOILET

           Only human waste and toilet paper should be flushed. Take
           hazardous waste, like solvents and mercury products, to
           Dane County Clean Sweep (danecountycleansweep.com)
           at 7102 US Highway 12. Other substances, like wipes and
           hygiene products, should go in the trash can–not the toilet.

  FOR MORE INFORMATION:
  pp@madsewer.org • 608-222-1201
  www.madsewer.org/Education/Pollution-Prevention
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DEPARTMENT DIRECTORY

CITY HALL                               3     MONONA TRANSIT                                      13
Department of Administration
(608) 222-2525 (608) 222-9225 Fax             LIBRARY                                             14

Monona City Hall                              Monona Public Library
5211 Schluter Road                            (608) 222-6127 www.mononalibrary.org
Monona, WI 53716                              1000 Nichols Road
                                              Monona, WI 53716
Office Hours
M–F 8:00am–5:00pm                             Library Hours
                                              Mon–Wed 9am–8pm
SUSTAINABILITY                          4     Thurs & Fri 9am–6pm
                                              Saturday 9am–5pm
MONONA COMMUNITY MEDIA                  5     Sunday 1pm–5pm*
                                              *Closed on Sundays Memorial Day through Labor Day
PUBLIC WORKS                            7
                                              SPECIAL EVENTS                                      24
Public Works Department
Operations, Water and Sewer Utilities         PARKS & RECREATION                                  27
(608) 222-2525 (608) 222-9225 Fax
Public Works Operations                       Parks & Recreation Department
851 Femrite Drive                             (608) 222-4167
Monona, WI 53716                              mrcdirector@ci.monona.wi.us
                                              Monona Community Center
Office Hours
                                              1011 Nichols Road
M–F 8:00am–5:00pm
                                              Monona, WI 53716
Operations Office Hours
                                              Office Hours
M–F 7:00am–3:30pm
                                              M–F 8:30am–4:30pm
SENIOR CENTER                           10
Senior Center
(608) 222-3415
dmikelbank@ci.monona.wi.us

Monona Community Center lower level
1011 Nichols Road
Monona, WI 53716
Office Hours
M–F 8:30am–4:30pm

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As with most things involving government, it quickly
                                                                became more complicated than we initially thought! For
MAYOR' S MESSAGE                                                example, some city committees are governed by state
                                                                statute and appointments have to be handled in a certain
                                                                way. It took us a few months but we’ve come up with a
                 As I sit down to write this at the end of      process that establishes some criteria for new committee
                 February, Monona has just experienced          appointments and a timeline and criteria to follow in
                 a 55-degree day. Finally, spring is in         reappointing current members when their terms are up.
                 the air! When you’re involved in local         We’re beginning to use the process this spring. Hopefully
                 government, spring means elections. And        it will work well, but I wouldn’t be surprised if we discover
                 if you’re the mayor, the aftermath of spring   that a few tweaks are needed.
                 elections means committee appointments.
The mayor is responsible for appointing members of              We’re always looking for residents who would like to serve
Monona’s 19 city committees which play an important             on city committees. If you’re interested in learning more
part in the administration of the city. Most, but not all, of   about the committees and their responsibilities, go to
them are advisory and focus on a particular aspect of city      this page on the city’s website-http://www.mymonona.
government. For example, the Public Safety Committee            com/136/Boards-Commissions-Committees If you’d like
is concerned with budget and policy matters involving           to apply to be considered for appointment to a particular
the Police and Fire Departments. With a few exceptions,         committee or committees, we ask that you submit an
each alderperson is typically appointed to serve as chair or    application form. A link to the form is available at the top
co-chair on 3 or 4 of the committees which also include         of the page I’ve cited above. Look for “Apply to Serve on
several citizen members.                                        a City Committee”. You can fill it out online and submit it
                                                                or print it, fill it out and drop it off at City Hall.
After this year’s April 3 spring election, each new or
continuing city council member will give me a list of the       If you don’t have access to a computer, contact Leah
city committees they’d like to serve on in the coming year.     Kimmell at City Hall (222-2525) and she’ll help you learn
I take a lot of variables into consideration when making        more about the committees and get you a print copy of the
the appointments, including alder preferences, previous         application form. Once you’ve submitted your application,
experience on the committee and professional experience         we keep it on hand for up to three years and as vacancies
in the areas that particular committees are responsible for.    occur, consider any applications we’ve received for that
Some years, a lot of the committees see a change in their       committee for appointment.
aldermanic members. In other years, they remain status          Speaking of the city website, www.mymonona.com,
quo. I think it’s important to have some consistency on         you can find lots of other information there. Be sure to
committees from year to year and generally will try to keep     check there if you ever have a question about something
at least one current council member on a committee for          going on in the city. On the front page, you’ll find
the next year.                                                  announcements regarding things like special brush
On the third Tuesday of April each year, the City Council       collections, snow emergencies, changes in the trash
holds its annual organizational meeting. This is where          collection schedule and pool closures as well as a calendar
new and re-elected alders are sworn into office. All six        of upcoming city meetings and community events. You’ll
council members receive their committee appointments            see links to web pages for specific city departments.
for the coming year and vote as a whole to approve them.        Residents can also click on “Notify Me” and sign up to
In addition, they choose one alder to serve as council          receive notifications via email or text message about those
president. This year, that person has been Alder Doug           topics and others.
Wood who, among other duties, chairs Council meetings,          And finally, the Riverfront Project is moving forward!
signs official documents and can serve as acting mayor if I     Work on Phase 1 which will include 96 apartments
am out of town or not available.                                and a great restaurant started in early March. We are
In addition to the alderpersons, city committees each           currently in negotiations regarding an AVID Hotel to be
have several citizen members who are also appointed             sited near where the old Ruby’s Restaurant was located.
by the mayor. Appointments and reappointments to                Construction on that is slated to begin later this spring.
those committees are typically for a term of 3 years also       Both of those pieces will open during the summer of 2019.
beginning on the third Tuesday of April of each year when       It’s exciting seeing the project finally coming to fruition.
they are approved by the Council.                               Look for lots going on there in coming months.
When I was elected mayor last spring, I learned that            Have a wonderful spring and summer enjoying all Monona
Monona didn’t have an established process for handling          has to offer!
appointments and reappointments of citizen members
             to city committees. Alder Nancy Moore
              offered to help me put one together.
                                                                Mary O’Connor
                                                                Mayor
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CITY HALL

Monona City Council
The Monona City Council meets the first and third Monday of each month at the
Monona Public Library in the Community Room at 7:00 pm. For questions about the
Council or to be put on the agenda, please call 222-2525.                                  Department of
                                                                                           Administration Staff
                                                                                           April Little, Administrator
             Alderperson Brian Holmquist                    Alderperson Nancy Moore        alittle@ci.monona.wi.us
             508 Panther Trail                              4205 Winnequah Rd.
             bholmquist@ci.monona.wi.us                     nmoore@ci.monona.wi.us         Leah Kimmell,
                                                                                           Director of Administrative Services
                                                                                           lkimmell@ci.monona.wi.us
                                                                                           Marc Houtakker, Finance Director
             Alderperson Andrew Kitslaar                    Alderperson Chad Speight       mhoutakker@ci.monona.wi.us
             4514 Midmoor Rd.                               5000 Wallace Ave.
                                                            cspeight@ci.monona.wi.us
                                                                                           Joan Andrusz, City Clerk
             akitslaar@ci.monona.wi.us
                                                                                           jandrusz@ci.monona.wi.us
                                                                                           Michelle Rosemeyer,
                                                                                           Utility Billing Clerk
             Alderperson Jennifer Kuhr                      Alderperson Doug Wood          mrosemeyer@ci.monona.wi.us
             6103 Queens Way                                5304 Schluter Rd.              Sonja Kruesel, City Planner
             jkuhr@ci.monona.wi.us                          dwood@ci.monona.wi.us
                                                                                           skruesel@ci.monona.wi.us
                                                                                           Alene Houser, Deputy Clerk
                                                                                           ahouser@ci.monona.wi.us
                                                                                           Code Enforcement Officer
                                                                                           codeenforcement@ci.monona.wi.us

   ELECTIONS
   Partisan Primary–August 14 General Election–November 6
   BOARD OF REVIEW
   Dates for contesting your property assessment are as follows:
   Open Book–April 23 and 24 Board of Review–May 30

   Be sure to watch for the public notice published in The Herald–Independent in April which provides meeting times and
   additional information on the Open Book period and Board of Review hearing. This notice will also be posted at the
   Library, Community Center, City Hall, and on mymonona.com. If you think your property assessment is in error, you
   have the opportunity to meet with an assessor face-to-face to discuss your concerns at an Open Book appointment.
   Follow the directions on your assessment notice to schedule that appointment. If you are dissatisfied with the outcome
   at Open Book, you may contact the City Clerk by 48 hours prior to the Board of Review to be put on the schedule of
   appearances at the hearing. Further information for property owners is available from the Department of Revenue at
   https://www.revenue.wi.gov/individuals/index.html.

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SUSTAINABILITY
 Sustainability Committee                                            Plan for 2018
 The Sustainability Committee meets regularly on the third
 Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm at City Hall. For                 Leaf Management 2.0
 questions or to be put on the agenda, please contact Brad           Recent U.S. Geological Survey studies show that leaf debris
 Bruun at 222-2525 or bbruun@ci.monona.wi.us.                        and leaf pollution from the fall season are the main cause of
                                                                     summer algae growth in local waterways! Because of this
 Sustainability Department Staff
                                                                     Monona is kicking it up a notch in 2018 with our “Adopt
 Brad Bruun, Project Manager
                                                                     a Storm Drain” program and leaf management campaigns.
 bbruun@ci.monona.wi.us
                                                                     Beginning in August, the City will provide a free yard sign
                                                                     to anyone who signs up to adopt a storm drain. The City
                                                                     will also begin installing storm drain stamps on highly visible
Recap of 2017                                                        drain covers that state “Only Rain Down the Drain” to help
                                                                     reinforce the message to keep your leaves out of our street
UniverCity Alliance                                                  gutters and lakes. For more information, contact Project
The first half of 2017 was dedicated to completing the final         Manager Brad Bruun or visit mymonona.com/leaves.
phase of the UniverCity Alliance projects, the cooperative
effort between the City of Monona and UW-Madison. One
of the areas studied was sustainable transportation, and these       Facility Efficiency Updates
projects focused on multi-modal travel improvements, safe            Many of the City’s municipal buildings, most of which were
routes to schools, and general improvements to bike and              built more than 50 years ago, are in need of some updates.
pedestrian safety. This cooperative effort resulted in six studies   In 2018, the City will begin replacing old fluorescent lighting
and reports on sustainable transportation. To address some of        in several facilities with more efficient LED lighting. The
the issues raised in the reports from the UniverCity Alliance        City will also be upgrading many rooms with generic light
project, Monona’s City Council established an Ad Hoc                 switch controls, including smart controls such as occupancy
Pedestrian and Bicycle Committee. The committee is charged           sensors, dimmers, and daylight harvesting sensors to help
with helping to create a plan to develop accessible pedestrian,      further improve efficiency. In each space targeted for updates,
bicycle, and vehicle corridors throughout the city.                  the LED retrofit project has the potential to reduce lighting
                                                                     energy needs by over 30%, and in many instances, there may
                                                                     be more reductions realized. The City is also investing in new
Leaf Management                                                      HVAC units for the library and city hall buildings to update
In the fall of 2017, the City’s Public Works department and          older, malfunctioning equipment which was leading to loss in
Sustainability Committee introduced a pilot program on leaf          heating and cooling efficiency in each facility.
management. The goals of this program are to encourage
sustainable habits residents can use when managing their
leaves and to encourage residents to participate in sustainable      Sustainability Webpage Upgrades
stormwater management. You can get involved yourselves               City staff will be updating the sustainability pages on
by joining in these efforts. Visit our project webpage:              mymonona.com to be more user friendly and to include
mymonona.com/leaves.                                                 more up-to-date information. Stay tuned for these
                                                                     improvements and stop by the page for a vast variety of
                                                                     resources and newsworthy events!

                                                                     Follow us on Facebook
                                                                     There are currently three Facebook pages dedicated to
                                                                     Monona’s sustainability outreach efforts! Try a search for
                                                                     Sustainable Monona, Monona Sustainability Committee,
                                                                     and City of Monona–a Bike Friendly Community. Friend
                                                                     request us today and help support sustainability efforts by
                                                                     sharing our information in your circles!

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MONONA COMMUNITY MEDIA

Monona Community Media is a dynamic organization
encompassing both a low-power radio station (98.7 FM
WVMO–The Voice of Monona) and a community access
television channel. Through a strong partnership with the
Monona Grove School District, Monona Community Media
enriches the lives of high school students through advising
and mentoring the high school Audio/Visual Club (AV
Club). The AV Club serves the Monona community through
the recording of many high school and city events, including
City Council meetings, Plan Commission meetings, Monona
Grove School Board meetings, high school sports, fine arts     2018 PROGRAMS
programs, daily morning announcements and assisting high       The Book & The Spade: Gordon Govier – Sundays 8:00 AM
school faculty and staff with audio and visual support.        This unique news and interview program reports on the latest
Find Monona Community Media at the following locations:        discoveries and developments in Biblical archaeology. The only
                                                               new facts about the Bible and the Biblical world come from
98.7 FM WVMO “The Voice of Monona”                             archaeology. Tune in for backgrounders on the Bible with
Listen online @ www.wvmo.fm and @ www.mymonona.com             Monona radio veteran Gordon Govier.
Monona Community Media (MCM) Television Channels:
Charter Channel 990                                            Go Deep: Bruce Ravid – Sundays, 10:00 PM
AT&T U-Verse Channel 99                                        This uptempo and melodic all-new music show scans the
MCM YouTube Channel:                                           worldwide indie radar for the most important current tunes.
https://www.youtube.com/channel                                Expect to hear new tunes from artists you know, and also be
UCtSJN8mcCBqY7Sbl49o0z0g                                       turned on to some newbies.

                                                               Drive Swede Said: Kirk Swenson – Tuesdays, 4:00 PM
                                                               Like a great mixtape that you listen to again and again, this
                                                               program includes a variety of genres with songs from 60 years
                                                               of rock music. Listeners will appreciate being introduced to
                                                               songs by lesser known artists as well as those whose names
                                                               bring a nod of recognition.

                                                               Midnight Vinyl: Joe Martin – Fridays, Midnight
                                                               Classic vinyl LPs and original 45s from the 1950s, ‘60s and
                                                               ‘70s. Each week explores popular music by year, place and
                                                               style. Rock-n-Roll, Motown, country, rock, R&B, and soul
                                                               — all the great music from three fantastic decades.

                                                               Prog Rock Hour: Fred Sperry – Tuesdays, 5:00 PM
                                                               This show highlights the Progressive Rock genre playing
                                                               classic ‘60s/‘70s Prog Rock bands such as Genesis, Pink
                                                               Floyd and Yes, as well as current Prog artists like Anathema,
                                                               Marillion and Porcupine Tree, including
                                                               Progressive Metal bands like Dream Theater
                                                               and Rush.

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Down Home Dairyland: Rick Marsh – Sundays, 7:00 PM                Nic at Night: Nic Alexander – Thursdays, 7:00 PM
This show explores all things polka, beer and fun. Dive into      Featuring a wide variety of rock and soul from the 1950s
the world of traditional polka and other ethnic music and learn   through present day, the show is often presented thematically,
about the great musical heritage of the Midwest.                  with broadcasts showcasing everything from horns to handclaps.

Sing it Sister! Mary Huelsbeck – Tuesdays, 7:00 PM                Roulette Hour: Charlie Shoemaker – Thursdays, 6:00 PM
Everything from rock and pop to soul, classic country, R&B        “From Mozart to Metallica,” Charlie plays an eclectic mix of
and even some comedy now and then. You’ll hear the whole          music from all decades and genres. His show is primarily rock-
album — the hit songs, the forgotten gems and the songs that      oriented with sprinklings of funk, R&B, soul, pop, jazz, blues,
maybe should be forgotten. Along the way, you’ll also find        hip-hop, reggae, big band, classical, and crooners.
out a little bit about the album and the artist.

                                                                  The British Invasion and Beyond: Jim Gundersen –
Traditional Jazz with the Lichtfelds: Dick & Mari Anne            Mondays, 6:00 PM
Lichtfeld – Sundays, 6:00 PM                                      Enjoy British music, from the Invasion bands of the 1960s to
A survey of traditional Dixieland Jazz with a former Monona       more recent music up to 1990. Jim plays lots of British guitar
mayor and first lady.                                             legends–you might even learn some things you didn’t know!

Remembering Radio: Paul Cargill – Saturdays, 5:00 PM              9.8.7 Countdown to Country: Jody McCann –
The show that takes a listen to some of the great radio           Thursdays, 10:00 AM
broadcasts of the past. Years before television, radio had been   Explore some roots, “old time,” local and classic country music.
broadcasting in living color, provided by the pictures in the
listener’s mind. Return to those thrilling days of yesteryear,
with American pop culture of a bygone era.                        The Blue Note Jazz Hour: Eric Hartz –
                                                                  Thursdays, 11:00 PM
                                                                  Eric Hartz plays jazz from the original Blue Note label from
This Week in Music History: Jeff Perry –                          1951–1967. Blue Note Records was an American Jazz label
Wednesdays, 8:00 PM                                               pioneering jazz genres of Bebop, Hard bop, Avant-Garde, and
Join Jeff Perry as he remembers musical milestones from the       Free Jazz styles.
week, including classic releases, chart toppers and interesting
events. Also the week’s musical birthdays are celebrated, and
there’s always a spotlight on The Beatles. Buddy Holly, Elvis     Savage Radio: Scott Savage – Wednesdays, 7:00 PM
Presley, David Bowie, T.Rex, Buck Owens, Loretta Lynn,
                                                                  While rock and roll, power pop and British Invasion music
Laurie Anderson, REM, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Frank
                                                                  from the ‘60s through ‘90s remain the foundation, you can
Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, James Brown, The Coasters... you
                                                                  also expect detours into the serious funk, expressive jazz,
never know what you’re going to hear.
                                                                  hypnotic electronica, cosmic prog rock and more, personally
                                                                  handpicked. It will be blissfully melodic and beautifully loud...
                                                                  please join in the fun!
Vintage Vinyl Hour: David Cobb – Wednesdays, 6:00 PM
The music you love, the way it was meant to be heard.
Popular music from the ‘40s, ‘50s and ‘60s brought to you         Lyrical Adolescence: Celia – Mondays, 7:00 PM
live from the WVMO studios. Enjoy the warm, rich sounds
of vinyl LP and old fashioned radio.
                                                                  Great Songs, Great Singers & Big Bands: Rod Perry –
                                                                  Sundays, 5:00 PM
Back in the Day: Johnny Rasta (Shivers)–
Saturdays, 10:00 AM
A history of funky music takes listeners on a trip to discover    My Fair Ladies: Amelia Speight & Sue Carr –
and celebrate classic soul tunes. Each week, the former club      Sundays, 8:00 PM
DJ works on a different theme to both entertain and enlighten     Join the mother and daughter team for a program dedicated
others to the stories behind this memorable music.                to Broadway musicals... and lots of fun!

Old Dog, New Music: Matt Eidson – Thursdays, 9:00 PM              The Good Kind: Marcus Johan – Tuesdays, 6:00 PM
Indie, UK, ‘80s, ‘90s, punk, b-sides — it’s music that you        This show focuses on vinyl recordings, exploring a variety of
probably missed when it came out but need to hear. Guided         musical genres, including blues, rock, funk, jazz and more.
              by Voices, The Long Winters, Pinback, Alt-J,        “There are two kinds of music, the good and the bad. I play
              Savages, Arcwelder, Mudhoney, Beach House,          the good kind.”–Louis Armstrong
              Metz & Michael Kiwanuka are just a few artists
              that you will hear on this show
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PUBLIC WORKS
2018 Water System Flushing Program                                   Adopt a Storm Water Catch Basin
The City of Monona Water Utility will conduct its semi-annual        During extreme rain events, storm inlets can become plugged
water system flushing program in the months of May/June,             with debris. Plugged inlets can create or exacerbate flooding.
and again in September/October this year. The flushing of the        During heavy rains, City crews cannot clear all of the 1,841
water system consists of discharging water through each of the       inlets in the City at the same time. To help protect your
City’s 444 hydrants, and it takes approximately six weeks to         property against flooding, please consider “adopting” a storm
complete.                                                            inlet near your house and keeping it clear of debris. However,
                                                                     do not venture into the road to clear an inlet or wade through
The flushing program, part of the ongoing operation and
                                                                     deep or murky water. Clear inlets only if you can do so safely
maintenance of the water system, is designed to help prevent
                                                                     from the terrace with a rake. Street flooding locations should be
a buildup of mineral deposits in the water mains and boost
                                                                     reported to the City of Monona Dispatch Center at 222-0463.
water circulation through areas where circulation is at a lower
rate. A side effect of the flushing is that the water may become
agitated and discolored for a short period of time after the         Curbside Tree Maintenance
flushing has occurred. This does not cause any adverse health
problems, and the discoloration subsides quickly. Residents are      The City of Monona is responsible for planting and
encouraged to run their COLD water tap nearest to the water          maintaining street trees — the trees within the street right-of-
meter for a short period of time until it runs clear following the   way or terrace area behind the curb. The width of the street
system flushing in their neighborhood.                               right-of-way varies by street, but is typically the first 12 to 15
                                                                     feet behind the curb.
                                                                     If you notice a street tree that is dead or has dead branches in
Please Keep Your Grass...on Your Grass                               it, or an old tree stump in the terrace area, please report it to
Did you know that keeping your cut grass out of the street and       the public works department. Department staff will coordinate
gutters helps to protect our local waterways? Grass mowed            the needed maintenance or removal.
into the street enters Lake Monona and the Yahara River
                                                                     If you have open space in the terrace area of your property and
through the neighborhood storm inlet in the curb and gutter
                                                                     you would like a street tree planted, give us a call. Staff will
and contributes unwanted nutrients to our surface waters.
                                                                     determine if the open space is right for a new tree, and if so, a
These unwanted nutrients then contribute to the process that
                                                                     new tree can be planted from an approved species list.
turns Lake Monona and the Yahara River green with algae
in our summer months. In the fall, leaves which are raked            For all street tree needs or concerns, please contact the public
into the gutter of the street have the same effect on our local      works department at 222-2525.
waters. Please remember that your yard waste can be taken to
the drop-off site located at the Public Works Garage on Edna
Taylor Parkway (between East Broadway and Femrite Drive).            Does Your Mailbox Need Maintenance?
The yard waste drop-off site is open 24 hours per day, 7 days        The summer and fall season is a good time to check your
per week from early spring through late fall.                        mailbox and post to ensure that they’re secure and will make
                                                                     it through the winter. A mailbox post that is rotted can break
                                                                     when snow from the plow pushes against it. You should also
Street Light Out?                                                    check to make sure the front of your mailbox is behind the
Is there a neighborhood street light that is burned out, doesn’t     back of the curb. A mailbox that is leaning forward could also
turn off, or is flickering? You can report a street light problem    be damaged during snow plowing operations. The City will not
by visiting the MG&E website at the following link:                  be responsible for any damaged mailboxes that are not installed
 http://www.mge.com/safety-outages/street-light.htm.                 according to postal standards. Postal standards require, among
                                                                     other things, that mailbox posts be set in the ground with
                                                                     sand or gravel and made of wood or soft metal that is able to
                                                                     break away if struck by a vehicle in order to prevent injury to
                                                                     occupants and severe damage to the vehicle.
                                                                     To view the City of Monona’s complete
                                                                     Mailbox Placement and Damage Policy, please
                                                                     visit mymonona.com.
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High Water Bills? Check for Leaks.                                    Fall Leaf Collection
Does your water bill seem high? If so, you may have a leak in         Starting in early October, the public works department will
your plumbing system. Common types of leaks found in the              begin vacuuming leaves placed at the curb of residential homes.
home include worn toilet flappers, dripping faucets, and other        Collection begins as needed in early October when leaves
leaking valves. All are easily correctable. Fixing easily corrected   begin to drop and continues until the first week of December,
household water leaks can save homeowners about 10% on                weather permitting. Crews may continue into the month of
their water bills. A leaky faucet that drips at the rate of one       December, depending on snowfall amounts on the ground.
drip per second can waste more than 3,000 gallons per year.           Typically, the fall collection season lasts about eight weeks.
That’s equal to the amount of water needed to take more than
                                                                      Guidelines to remember:
180 showers! Other leaks in your plumbing system, such as
a garden hose left unattended or a cycling water softener, can        • Rake your leaves to the curb, but not into the street or gutter.
waste significant amounts of water as well.                           •L
                                                                        eaf piles should not be more than four feet behind the curb
Water leaks can add up quickly, and once the water passes              so the collection equipment can reach them.
through the water meter, it is recorded as usage which you pay        •D
                                                                        o not mix yard waste, brush, or garbage with your leaves.
for on your water/sewer bill. City of Monona ordinance does            This will clog the vacuums and damage the equipment.
not provide water bill credits for leaks in your plumbing system.
                                                                      •B
                                                                        ags of leaves cannot be collected. Bagged leaves can be
The easiest way to detect water usage when you know                    taken to the city’s yard waste collection site located on Edna
everything is shut off is to look at the BLUE DIAL on                  Taylor Parkway, between Femrite Drive and East Broadway.
your water meter. If the dial is moving, water is being used
somewhere in your house. Look at the discharge on your water          • The approximate residential cost for this service is $20 per year.
softener. Look for leaks at your toilet. A good way to detect a       The annual collection program, about eight weeks in the fall
toilet leak is to put a few drops of food coloring in the toilet      and four weeks in the spring, produces about 6,600 cubic yards
tank. If the color appears in the bowl, you have a leak. Be sure      of leaves each year. This equals 264 truckloads — which is a lot
to flush the toilet when you’re done checking for leaks to avoid      of leaves! It will take the full eight weeks in fall to collect nearly
staining in the bowl.                                                 all the leaves that fall from the trees in Monona. Even if the
For more information on checking and correcting leaks in your         majority of leaves fall in early October, it will still take crews until
home, visit www3.epa.gov/watersense.                                  December, and the four weeks in spring, to collect all the leaves.

Avoid a High Water Bill This Summer                                   Sump Pump Discharges
As we approach the summer of 2018, please remember that               The sanitary sewer system in Monona includes nearly 38 miles
the City does not credit sanitary sewer charges for water used        of sewer main and seven lift stations which are used to pump
outside the home, and Monona’s water rates are designed to            and transport wastewater from our homes and businesses to
promote water conservation. This means that in residential-use        the Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District’s treatment plant.
areas, water rates increase as usage increases. With these points     During times of wet, rainy weather, we often see a rise in the
in mind, we encourage residents to avoid watering their lawns         amount of wastewater transported through our sanitary sewer
and plants between 10:00 am and 6:00 pm, as nearly 75% of             system. A major contributor to the increase in our wastewater
the water used for watering during the heat of the day is lost to     flow comes from sump pump discharges that are illegally
evaporation. Here are a few more tips for watering your plants        connected to the sewer system.
and lawn:                                                             Many residents are unaware that Monona City Ordinance
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  irect your sprinklers away from your driveway, sidewalk,           prohibits the discharge of a sump pump, roof drain, or any
 and street.                                                          other source of groundwater into the sanitary sewer system.
                                                                      The addition of this water affects the power used at the lift
•W
  ater your plants and grass with a hand-held device; you’ll         stations that pump the wastewater, increases the total flows
 use less water.                                                      to the wastewater plant coming from Monona, and uses up
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  urn your sprinklers off when it’s raining.                         valuable space at the treatment plant, all of which increase our
                                                                      sewer rates.
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  on’t forget to check your water meter. Track your usage;
 it adds up.                                                          What can you do to help? Take a look at your sump pump
                                                                      and the other sources listed above to determine if they are
                                                                      illegally connected to the sewer system. To satisfy Monona
                                                                      City Ordinance, it is legal, advisable, and desirable for this
                                                                      water to be discharged into side or rear yards, drainage ditches,
                                                                      or into the City storm system with approved connections to
                                                                      street drainage systems. Illegal discharges are a violation of City
                                                                      Ordinance, and citations may be issued for failure to correct
                                                                      them. We appreciate your help in reducing these types of
  8                                                                   discharges to the sewer system.
Free Curbside Brush Collection–                                      Brush Collection Guidelines:
Updated Guidelines                                                     rush should be placed at the curb by 7:00 am on Monday
                                                                     •B
                                                                      of your collection week. Once collection on a street is
In order for the City to continue to offer an efficient and           completed, crews will not return for additional brush removal
affordable curbside brush collection program, a few changes           later in the week.
have been made beginning this year.
                                                                     •B
                                                                       rush cannot be placed at the curb more than 14 days prior
First, the City will have a new contractor this year, Barnes, Inc.    to your scheduled collection week.
Barnes will continue to provide four curbside brush collections
per year. The second and most notable change is that there will      •B
                                                                       rush pile size should not exceed 4’ x 4’ x 10’. Branches
now be a limit to the size of the brush pile you may place at the     should not be greater than 6” in diameter.
curb for each collection. The program is a service that provides     •T
                                                                       he cut ends of the brush should be uniformly placed either
a way for residents to dispose of brush generated from routine        facing the street, or with cut ends parallel with the street
tree trimmings and yard maintenance; it is not a means for            facing the direction of traffic for your side of the street.
disposing of entire trees. Therefore, the size of your brush pile
placed at the curb may not be larger than 4 feet high by 4 feet      •P
                                                                       lease pile thorny brush separately from other brush to avoid
wide, with branches no longer than 10 feet (4’ x 4’ x 10’, or 6       injury to collection personnel.
cubic yards). Residents who have more brush than allowed by          •D
                                                                       o not mix your brush with leaves, yard waste, or root balls.
the pile size limit may:                                              Root balls should be placed in your garbage cart, and leaves
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  ontact Barnes at (608) 845-3230 to coordinate chipping             and yard waste should be taken to the public works yard
 the additional brush for a fee. Callers should reference the         waste drop-off site on Edna Taylor Parkway (next to the
 Monona chipping program.                                             Monona dog park).

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  ake the additional brush to the Dane County Landfill for          •B
                                                                       rush trimmed by a private contractor must be disposed of
 a disposal fee of $10, up to 500 pounds. More information            by the contractor. This program is for homeowner-trimmed
 here: https://pwht.countyofdane.com/recycle/landfill.aspx            brush only.

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  ontact any tree company of your choice to coordinate              Would you like to receive an email reminder of the brush
 disposal of additional brush.                                       collection schedule? Sign up on the City’s website at
                                                                     mymonona.com. (Click on the “Notify Me” icon on the
                                                                     home page.)

                                                                     2018 Brush Collection Schedule:
                                                                        District 1      District 2      District 3      District 4

                                                                         April 9        April 16         April 23        April 30
                                                                         June 4         June 11          June 18         June 25
                                                                        August 6       August 13        August 20       August 27
                                                                        October 8      October 15      October 22       October 29

                                                                     Not sure what district you reside in? You can download a
                                                                     map or a listing by street at mymonona.com. Click on “Your
                                                                     Services”>“Brush, Leaves & Yard Waste.”

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SENIOR CENTER
                                                                 Our monthly newsletter, the Monona Senior Connection, is
 Senior Citizens Committee                                       available online at mymonona.com. You can also pick one
 The Monona Senior Citizens Committee meets as needed            up here to find information about our events. If you become
 at the Monona Community Center. If you’re interested in         a member, you can have a newsletter mailed to you each
 serving on the Senior Committee, have questions about the       month. Remember to “like” us on Facebook and listen to
 board or have an item for the agenda, please call               Monona’s radio station, WVMO–98.7 for the latest. Come
 222-3415.                                                       on over, grab a friend if you wish, and get ready to meet some
 Senior Center Staff                                             great people here at the Monona Senior Center!
 Diane Mikelbank, Senior Center Director
 dmikelbank@ci.monona.wi.us
                                                                 Thank you to the following businesses and
 Lori Chapman, Project Assistant                                 organizations who completed a brief training in an
 lchapman@ci.monona.wi.us                                        effort to make Monona more Dementia Friendly:
 Diane Wipperfurth, Project Assistant                            Monona Public Library
 dwipperfurth@ci.monona.wi.us
                                                                 City of Monona Department Heads, EMS, Pool staff, Public
                                                                 Works, City Hall staff, and Senior Center staff and volunteers
Have you been to the Monona Senior Center yet? If not, you       Walgreens
don’t know what you’re missing! There is so much to do, we
want to show you around and share the excitement! Looking        Haskins Short, LLC
for exercise classes? Do you crochet or quilt and want to do     East Madison/Monona Coalition of the Aging
so in the company of others that love to do the same? Are
you a movie fan? Friday free movies are for you! Looking         Home Instead Senior Care
for computer classes, educational presentations or support       Croak, Gonzalez, Eckerle & Martinson
groups? Perhaps socializing sounds like fun — we have day
trips, games, fun programs and so much more! Come on             DMA Tax and Accounting
over, look around, stay for coffee and conversation, pick up a   Monona Academy of Dance
Monona Senior Connection newsletter and let the fun begin!
                                                                 Monona Bank
We look forward to meeting you!
                                                                 Monona Grove Business Men’s Association
                                                                 Associated Bank
                                                                 Edward Jones, Dave Cappozzo’s Office
                                                                 Swad Indian Restaurant
                                                                 Tempt’d Hair Studio & Spa
                                                                 Monona East Side Business Alliance
                                                                 Josh Lavik, Keller Williams Realty
                                                                 Madison-Monona Lioness Club
                                                                 Monona election inspectors

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Ice Cream Socials
                                                                   Friday, June 15–Almost in Time
                                                                   Dixieland Jazz Band
                                                                   Thursday, July 12–Tony Rocker
                                                                   Friday, August 17–Dean’s Blue Country
                                                                   Ice cream sundaes served at 1:00 followed
AARP Safe Driving Course                                           by entertainment. Call 222-3415 after June 1 to register
                                                                   for these events.
Thursday, April 26
12:30–4:30 pm
Monona Senior Center, Monona Room
                                                                   Fitness and Fun at the Monona Senior Center
As a result of evidence-based research findings, this course
                                                                   Monday through Friday
includes training in areas in which older drivers could benefit:
                                                                   Looking for some type of fitness class? The Monona
• Roundabouts
                                                                   Senior Center has over 13 exercise classes each week.
• Pavement markings
                                                                   Classes include Stretching, Strength, Pilates, Tai Chi, Chair
• Stop sign compliance
                                                                   Yoga and Walking, to name a few. For more information,
• Running red lights
                                                                   take a look at our monthly newsletter, Monona Senior
•S afety issues such as speeding and the use of seatbelts and
                                                                   Connection, on mymonona.com or pick up a paper copy
  turn signals
                                                                   for current class offerings.
If interested in taking advantage of this valuable course, call
222-3415 to register. This class will take place at the Monona
Senior Center. Cost of the course if $15 for AARP members
and $20 for nonmembers.                                            “My Life with the Green and Gold” with
                                                                   Wisconsin’s First Female Sportscaster,
                                                                                    Jessie Garcia
                                                                                           Wednesday, August 22, 10:00 am
                                                                                           Monona Senior Center Main Hall
                                                                                             Join us as award-winning sportscaster
                                                                                             Jessie Garcia discusses her years covering
                                                                                             the Green Bay Packers as well as other
                                                                                             Wisconsin sports teams. Jessie will take us
Route 66 with Craig Seimsen                                                                  behind the scenes and share funny inside
Friday, May 4, 10:00 am                                                                      stories from her life as an NFL reporter
Monona Senior Center Main Room                                                               and host of coach’s shows. Jessie will also
                                                                   tell her personal tale of balancing motherhood with a demanding
Take a ride on America’s most famous highway, Route 66.
Folk singer and humorist Craig Siemsen will explore the 2,448      job and will touch on other books she has written as well as what
miles of songs, stories, legends, and humor of Route 66.           she is doing now and lessons she learned from her years on TV.
Often called Blue Highways, our two lane roads were once the       Call 222-3415 after August 1 if interested in attending this event.
backbone of an emerging country. This program offers a little
history and a lot of fun! Call 222-3415 if interested in joining
us. This event is made possible by an anonymous Friend of the      Morning Walking Group
Monona Senior Center!                                              Thursdays at 9:00 am
                                                                   Monona Senior Center
Conversation Pods                                                  Take a walk and enjoy the beauty of
Third Wednesday of the month at 1:00 pm                            Monona. Meet at the Senior Center on
Enjoy some light discussion about a topic of the month.            Thursdays at 9:00 am to join the group.
A different topic is selected each month and no preparation        If you would like to use walking poles, we
is required.                                                       have some available at the Senior Center.

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Travel with Us!
                                                                    The Senior Center offers day
                                                                    trips and extended trips each
“The Best of Broadway: Stephen Sondheim”                            year. Each trip includes local
Friday, September 7, 10:00 am                                       pick-up and drop-off. Stop into
Four Seasons Theatre returns with a spectacular show,               the Monona Senior Center for
featuring music by Stephen Sondheim. He began his career as         more information and specific
a lyricist on classic musicals like Gypsy and West Side Story and   details on the following trips:
revolutionized Broadway as both a lyricist and composer with
groundbreaking shows like Company, Sweeney Todd, Sunday                Holland, Michigan Tulip
in the Park with George and Into the Woods. Come along and             Festival
listen, enjoy and experience this fantastic music brought to
you by Four Seasons Theatre!                                           3 days, May 11–13
                                                                       This extended trip includes tulip farm visits, reserved seating
                                                                       at The Beach Boys concert, and a visit to the Dutch Village
                                                                       and Windmill Island, where you will enjoy the scenery
                                                                       of 100,000 spring tulips! This trip includes 4 meals and
                                                                       accommodations at the Hampton Inn.

                                                                       Historic Military Spaces
                                                                       Wednesday, June 20
                                                                       Start your day at the Russell Military Museum, “where history
                                                                       comes alive,” then to the National Museum of the American
                                                                       Sailor and the Combat Zone at the Volo Auto Museum.
American Mah Jongg                                                     Buffet lunch is included.
Wednesdays, 1:00–4:00 p.m.
Monona United Methodist Church, 606 Nichols Road, Monona
                                                                       Titletown During Training
If you play American Mah Jongg and have the 2017 card                  Tuesday, August 14
from the National Mah Jongg League, consider playing on
Wednesday afternoons. Contact Laura at (608) 421-2226 or               Enjoy a guided tour of Lambeau Field Stadium and experience
reply on NextDoor Monona’s Community Bulletin Board if                 the history-rich facility first-hand, with several behind-the-scenes
interested. Lessons will be available in April or May.                 areas such as the Players’ Tunnel, Bob Harlan Plaza and new
                                                                       South End. Lunch at Lambeau is included. The day wraps up
                                                                       with a visit to the new Packer Hall of Fame and Pro Shop.
Wisconsin Senior Games
Sheepshead Tournament                                                  Ohio’s Castles, Carvings & More
The Monona Senior Center will once again host a Sheepshead             5 days, October 15–19
Tournament as part of the Wisconsin Senior Games. Join                 Visit Landoll’s Mohican Castle Hotel where you’ll stay and
us on Friday, June 15 from 8:30 am–noon for a great
                                                                       experience this popular venue. A guided tour of David Warther
tournament.
                                                                       Carvings, the Warther Museum & Gardens, and a stop to see
These games offer competitive events for seniors 50 and                the World’s Largest Cuckoo Clock will be unique to this trip.
over. From June 2–16, events are held in Madison and the               You will stop at the J.M. Smucker Company Store and Café, the
surrounding area.                                                      Everything Rubbermaid Store, and dinner and a show at the
Registration booklets will be available at the Senior Center           Amish Country Theatre. Eleven meals are included with this trip.
starting in May or check out their website at
www.WiSeniorGames.org.

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                                                                                                      6:21 AM   7:06 AM   7:46 AM   8:31 AM   Capitol Square (Main St. @ King St.)
                                                                                                      6:25 AM   7:10 AM   7:50 AM   8:35 AM   State St. @ Dayton St.
                                                                                                      6:26 AM   7:11 AM   7:51 AM   8:36 AM   State St. @ Lake St.
                                                                                                      6:28 AM   7:13 AM   7:53 AM   8:38 AM   Observatory Dr. @ Charter St.
                                                                                                      6:29 AM   7:14 AM   7:54 AM   8:39 AM   Observatory Dr. @ Babcock Dr.
                                                                                                      6:32 AM   7:17 AM   7:57 AM   8:42 AM   UW Hospital (Observatory @ Highland)
                                                                                                      6:33 AM   7:18 AM   7:58 AM   8:43 AM   VA Hospital (on Highland Ave.)
                                                                                                      6:39 AM   7:24 AM   8:04 AM   8:49 AM   Mills St. @ Johnson St.
                                                                                                      6:42 AM   7:27 AM   8:07 AM   8:52 AM   Meriter Hospital (Brooks @ Mound)
                                                                                                      6:45 AM   7:30 AM   8:10 AM   8:55 AM   St. Mary’s Hospital (Main Entrance)
                                                                                                      6:48 AM   7:33 AM   8:13 AM   8:58 AM   Olin Ave. @ Park St.

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                             See it online                                                            3:20 PM   4:05 PM   4:50 PM   5:35 PM   Femrite Dr. @ Roselawn Ave.
                             monona.transloc.com                                                      3:22 PM   4:07 PM   4:52 PM   5:37 PM   Shato La. @ Asher Cir.
                                                                                                      3:23 PM   4:08 PM   4:53 PM   5:38 PM   Shato La. @ Copps Ave.
                                                                                                      3:34 PM   4:19 PM   5:04 PM   5:49 PM   Olin Ave. @ Park St.
                                                                                                      3:37 PM   4:22 PM   5:07 PM   5:52 PM   St. Mary’s Hospital (Main Entrance)
                                                                                                      3:40 PM   4:25 PM   5:10 PM   5:55 PM   Meriter Hospital (Brooks @ Mound)
                                                                                                      3:43 PM   4:28 PM   5:13 PM   5:58 PM   Mills St. @ Johnson St.
                                                                                                      3:49 PM   4:34 PM   5:19 PM   6:04 PM   VA Hospital (on Highland Ave.)
                                                                                                      3:50 PM   4:35 PM   5:20 PM   6:05 PM   UW Hospital (Observatory @ Highland)
                                                                                                      3:52 PM   4:37 PM   5:22 PM   6:07 PM   Observatory Dr. @ Babcock Dr.

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                                                                                                      4:17 PM   5:02 PM   5:47 PM   6:32 PM   Monona Dr. @ Cottage Grove Rd.
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                                                                                                      4:24 PM   5:09 PM   5:54 PM   6:39 PM   Winnequah Rd. @ Baskervile Ave.
                                                                                    Hospital          4:25 PM   5:10 PM   5:55 PM   6:40 PM   Schluter Rd. @ Winnequah Rd.
                                                                                                      4:26 PM   5:11 PM   5:56 PM   6:41 PM   Nichols Rd. @ Maywood Rd.
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LIBRARY

Director’s Message                                                      Library Hours
Every day Monona Public Library                                         Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 9 am–8 pm
is here for you. We have books,                                         Thursday, Friday 9 am–6 pm
music and movies for you to take
home–with no late fees! We offer                                        Saturday 9 am–5 pm
classes, lectures and hands-on                                          Sunday 1–5 pm during the academic year;
programs–each one free! And we                                          Closed Memorial Day–Labor Day weekends
furnish a safe, comfortable place
for you to relax and enjoy.
We see the number of people
coming to the library increasing, and community members
                                                                       FRIENDLY UPDATES
express feedback such as, “Excellent presentation and topic!”          Mark Your Calendars!
“A great event for the family to enjoy!” Whether it’s a child who
finds a favorite book, teens talking about homework or music           Friends’ Used Book &
in our Teen Area, or adults who come to the Library to enjoy           Bake Sale
a book in the Quiet Reading Room or to learn something new             The Friends of the Monona Public
about Monona during a History Club program, we get to see              Library’s annual Used Book and
how people enjoy this library.                                         Bake Sale will be held the weekend
We still check out hundreds of thousands of books, movies,             of September 29–30 in conjunction with the Monona Fall
and music CDs a year, but now we are also a premier spot that          Festival. Keep the Friends in mind as you’re spring cleaning.
offers WiFi and wireless printing. We have provided the things         They’re always on the lookout for book donations for the sale.
you have needed or wanted to enjoy for decades, but now we             Donations can be left inside the entrance to the Friends Book
are looking at ways for you to create and share things with your       Shop at the back of the lower level of the library.
neighbors! This constant innovation of services would not be
possible without your support! We will never stop looking at new
ways to meet your needs and services.                                  Join the Friends of
Whether you come to the library as a regular or for the first time,
                                                                       Monona Public Library
we hope that you enjoy the services we offer. Monona Public            Love our library? Love our
Library is in the center of the city, at the heart of the community.   programs? Show your support
We strive to provide a place of comfort, safety, literacy, and         by joining the best deal in
community. Look for even more wonderful programs for people            town–Friends of Monona Public
of all ages and for new services to enjoy!                             Library. The Friends raise funds to bring you fantastic free
                                                                       events and to purchase materials to promote literacy for all
                                                                       ages. Demonstrate your support for the library by joining the
Ryan Claringbole                                                       Friends or by making a one-time tax-deductible donation,
                                                                       visit mononalibrary.org/“donate now”.
Director

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                                                                        Public Library Foundation with PayPal!

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Monona Public Library Foundation                                      Dementia Friendly
Both the Mayor of Monona and Monona City Council support              Monona Public Library staff has been trained
the award-winning Monona Public Library through budgetary             to best serve people who may have dementia.
decisions. To augment city funding, however, Monona Public            Dementia is loss of brain functioning serious
Library Foundation was established to ensure our library has          enough to interfere with daily living, such
the resources necessary for quality services well into the future.    as memory and thinking; understanding and
All contributions to Monona Public Library Foundation are             deciding; planning and organizing; behavior and personality;
tax-deductible and can provide income tax savings, capital gains      reading, writing and speaking; movement and balance.
tax savings and inheritance tax savings. Please also consider
consulting your financial adviser to name Monona Public
Library Foundation as a designee for securities, stocks, bonds,       Social Media
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MONONA LIBRARY SERVICES
Libraries Transform! National Library Week                            Styrofoam Recycling
Celebration in April!                                                 & TerraCycle
National Library Week is a celebration of the life-changing           Styrofoam collection bin is located by
work of libraries and library workers. Libraries aren’t just places   the Nichols Road entrance; no packing
to borrow books or study—they’re also creative and engaging           peanuts, no bendable material. TerraCycle
community places where people can collaborate using new               items are collected in the library café. See
technologies and develop their skills and passions. This year’s       mononagrove.org/we/terracycle.cfm for a complete list.
theme, Libraries Lead, emphasizes the importance of libraries
in our everyday lives and life paths. Special programming and
activities include the return of “What’s On the Menu?” contest
featuring random drawings and special displays from some of
                                                                      PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS
our local restaurant stars. On April 11, we are featuring a most      Additional programs may be added; check mononalibrary.org
unusual Seasonal Chef collaboration between the Mystery to            or subscribe to our monthly digital newsletter for updates.
Me bookstore, Chef Joel Olson, and two trending and critically
acclaimed writers: local author Nick Petrie (Peter Ash series) and    Book Clubs
Cuban author Teresa Dovelpage (Death Comes in Through the             Share your opinion about some books
Kitchen). And on April 14, we’ll give teens a chance to practice      worth talking about! Books available one
their interviewing skills in our Teen Mock Interview Program          month before meeting (first come basis).
from 10 am to 2 pm. For additional details and to sign up for         Register or drop in.
these programs, see mononalibrary.org.
                                                                         Friday Morning Book Group
                                                                         3rd Friday, 10 am
Art Escape                                                               Thought-provoking reads in a variety of genres.
It’s a twofer–visit the library and an
art gallery at the same time! Our walls                                  Teen Lit For Adults
are alive with color and the creative                                    2nd Tuesday, 6:30 pm
expression of local artists. Exhibits                                    Read and discuss critically acclaimed writing from some of the
change every 10–12 weeks. Come in                                        most exciting, edgy and entertaining voices in young adult
and visually inhale some inspiration!                                    literature (check website for summer schedule).

                                                                      Comic Book Day
                                                                      Saturday, May 5
                                                                      Celebrate Free Comic Book Day at Monona
                                                                      Library! We’ll have *free* comic books for
                                                                      all ages courtesy of Westfield Comics in
                                                                      Madison; quantities are limited.
                                                                                           SUMMER/FALL 2018                     15
Eco-Action Tuesdays                                                International Games Day
4th Tuesday, usually 6:30 pm                                       Saturday, November 10
Sustainability topics are explored                                 Games of all kinds take over the library! Kids, adults, families,
through inspiring, hands-on                                        and groups of all kinds are invited to stop by and play video
presentations. The program is                                      games, card games, board games, and role-playing games. The
based on the ripple effect. Discover new eco-actions that          library will have several games, yet you are welcome to bring in a
you can do at home, share with others and experience the           game to share. Want to get involved? Contact Matt at 216-7455
ripple throughout the community. Eco-Action Tuesdays run           or matt@mononalibrary.org.
from fall through spring. Please check our website or digital
newsletter for upcoming topics. Sponsored by MGE and
Willy Street Co-op.                                                Monona History Club
                                                                   2nd Sunday, 2 pm, October to April
                                                                   (no program in December)
                                                                   Monona Library partners with the Dean House and the Historic
                                                                   Blooming Grove Historical Society to bring you another
                                                                   outstanding season of local lecture and discussions covering
                                                                   wide-ranging historical topics with a Wisconsin focus. Bonus:
                                                                   refreshments donated by Monona Starbucks and the program
                                                                   is held at the same time as Mending Day, so bring those clothes
                                                                   that need a little TLC! Schedule available approximately 4 weeks
                                                                   before the programs; registration encouraged.

                                                                   Monona Library Mending Day
                                                                   2nd Sunday, 2–4 pm
                                                                   In partnership with the Sewing Machine Project, Mending Day at
Fearless Crafters                                                  the Monona Library meets September to May in the café and is
Fearless Crafters programs for adults and older teens begin        free of charge! Our magnificent community mending volunteers,
at 6 pm Supplies are provided, yet space is limited, so            coordinated by Jen Falkowski, hem, mend and patch, so your
registration is strongly suggested. Sign up 4 weeks before the     clothing can have new life again. Items accepted on a first-come
event at mononalibrary.org or call 222-6127. This spring           basis, some restrictions.
and summer, two of our fantastically fearless crafters, Jen
Falkowski and Theresa Kim, will present pushing-the-artistic       Are you a sewing whiz who could volunteer your time to help
envelope programs.                                                 others? Bring your sewing kit; sewing machine supplied. Call
                                                                   222-6127 for details.
 April 25: Intention Cards
	
 Theresa leads a crafting workshop asking, “What do you want
 more of in life? What do you crave but don’t create?” In this
 program you will spend time focusing on those things, and
 then creating a card deck (made from actual playing cards) as a
 visual reminder to keep living with intention.

 June 20: Jen’s Bag of Tricks
	
 Join Jen for a seasonal crafting surprise–no peeking!

 August 15: The Zesty Zen of Ink Drop Art
	
 Theresa leads a workshop about discovering the magic in
 letting go when dropping alcohol ink on paper. Allow
 yourself to be surprised and curious without expectations …
 and find that place where stress goes away, worries disappear,
 and you are fully in the moment…and making some beautiful,
 spontaneous art!
Additional fall programs to be added; check mononalibrary.org or
our upcoming general interest newsletter for more information.

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